HUMBLENESS
Thousands of examples of the humbleness of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) are to be found in the books of Ahadith. Hazrath Anas (R.A.) reports: "Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) attended invitations where bread made of barley and stale fat a few days old was served (i.e. without any hesitation he accepted these invitations.)" (Shamaa'il pg.344)
It is reported in some narrations that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would also do the modest tasks at home such as mending his shoes, milking the goat, mending his clothing as well as other household chores. (Shamaa'il pg.352)
What more can be said about the simplicity and humbleness of the Leader of all mankind, the Mercy unto the worlds and the most beloved of Allah Ta'ala?
DA'WAH
The greatest amount of hardship was undertaken by Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) in the path of calling the people towards Allah Ta'ala. At Ta'if he was stoned to the extent that his shoes became filled with his mubarak blood. One Sahaabi (R.A.) narrates: "I saw Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) in the times of Jahiliyah (referring here to the early days of Islam). He was inviting the people and saying: "O people, say لاإله إلا الله and you will be successful." There were those who then spat in his face, there were those who threw sand upon him and others swore at him. This continued until midday." (Hayyatus Sahaaba V.1 pg 266)
Despite all the difficulties and hardships that he had to bear, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) continued to invite towards the One Allah Ta'ala. His worry and concern for the Ummah would not let him rest.
IBAADAH (WORSHIP)
The sinless Messenger of Allah Ta'ala exerted himself in the worship of his Creator to an extremely great extent. It is reported that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would perform such lengthy nafl Salaah that his mubaarak feet would become swollen. When asked as to why he exerted himself to this extent whereas Allah Ta'ala had forgiven his past and future sins, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied: "Should I not be a grateful servant?" Numerous other incidents of this nature are to be found regarding the Ibaadah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).
NATURAL TENDENCY
Though the few incidents above are only tiny droplets from the oceans of the excellent qualities of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), they convey to us clearly the message that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was a perfect person in all respects. Hence it is only natural that one should be totally attracted to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). This is a natural tendency observed in people that they are attracted by beauty and perfection. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was the pinnacle of all beauty. SubhanAllah.........
EMULATION
When one is attracted and drawn towards some person, this attraction kindles love for that person. If this love is genuine, it automatically propels one towards emulating that person. This is witnessed daily in people who are attracted by film stars (falling stars). They begin emulating and following these people to the last detail, including the ridiculous hairstyles and outrageous clothing. When we have been drawn towards Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and have truly loved him, this must propel us to follow him in every aspect of his perfect life. His Ibaadah, da'wah, generosity, tolerance and humbleness has to be followed. Likewise a true lover will emulate him in the manner of eating and drinking,in the manner of sleeping, in attire and appearance and every other aspect. This is the dictates of true love for Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Yet when these latter aspects are discussed, one hears voices in the wilderness blabbering: "The sum total of the Deen of these people is the length of the beard and the length of the pants." Most definitely these two aspects are not the entire Deen. However they are part of the entire Deen. They are aspects that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) showed concern for. It does not behove of a true lover to show indifference towards what his beloved was concerned about.
May Allah Ta'ala grant us the true love for Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and enable us to emulate him in every aspect. Aameen.
Administrators conclusion:- To know Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is more important than even knowing ourselves. Allah Ta'ala declares: "The Nabi is closer to the Believers than their souls..." (Surah Ahzaab Verse 6). The very foundation of our Imaan lies upon knowing Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). It is impossible to fulfil the commands of Allah Ta'ala without the knowledge of the Seerah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.....
My Faiths Goal
May Allah Ta’ala grant us His Love and the Love of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) , such that it becomes easy to give up all sins and submit to His Obedience. May He protect us all from the mischief of nafs and Shaytaan. May He fill our hearts with Love, Adab, Akhlaq and Sabr for this beautiful Deen and inspire us in being a practical and good Muslims and be true role-models to our community.
"I want to die with my forehead on the ground,the sunnah in my heart,Allah on my mind, the Quran on my tongue & tears in my eyes."
Remember
Through the Zikr of Allah Ta’ala one may achieve recognition and Maarifat of Allah Ta’ala.
(Hadhrat Moulana Muhammad Zakariyyah rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
"if one lives for Allah alone love and peace would prevail in this world. When one is inspired by this,then whatever one does becomes devotion to Allah."
(Khwaja Nizamuddeen Auliya rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
(Hadhrat Moulana Muhammad Zakariyyah rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
"if one lives for Allah alone love and peace would prevail in this world. When one is inspired by this,then whatever one does becomes devotion to Allah."
(Khwaja Nizamuddeen Auliya rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
'Allah will aid a servant of His so long as the servant aids his brother.'
- Sahih Muslim
- Sahih Muslim
Light of Dawn
I wake with the light of the dawn whispering with joy in my heart and with praise on my lips. In stillness and twilight i stand before you bowing, prostating i call Allahu (swt).
My eyes see your beauty in the dawn's golden hues. My ears hear the thunder as it gloriies you. The rhythm of my heart beats the sound of your name. My breaths rise and fall with the tide of your praise. My soul knew and loved you before i was born and without your mercy is lost and fortorn.
Wherever i may wonder down the pathways of life, my cry to you Allah (swt), is "guide me to ligfht" through all fear and helpness, to you do i turn for your breath of healing and peacedo i yearn. For all that i have , my Allah (swt) all that i am is from you, is for you and to you will return. Inshallah
My eyes see your beauty in the dawn's golden hues. My ears hear the thunder as it gloriies you. The rhythm of my heart beats the sound of your name. My breaths rise and fall with the tide of your praise. My soul knew and loved you before i was born and without your mercy is lost and fortorn.
Wherever i may wonder down the pathways of life, my cry to you Allah (swt), is "guide me to ligfht" through all fear and helpness, to you do i turn for your breath of healing and peacedo i yearn. For all that i have , my Allah (swt) all that i am is from you, is for you and to you will return. Inshallah
In the following months biographies of the Companions of the Prophet (s.a.w) will be published..
