Rights of the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam (Islaam.Com)
Creator: Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-`Uthaymeen
Date: 2007-06-20
Format: text
Identifier: http://www.islaam.com/Article.aspx?id=284
Language: en
Rights: 1994 The Daar of Islamic Heritage
Subject: sunnah
Title: Rights of the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam (Islaam.Com)
Created on: Wed Jun 20 23:35:44 -0400 2007
Updated on: Wed Jun 20 23:35:44 -0400 2007
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Abstract: ... The Prophet said, what translated means: "None of you will reach belief till I become dearer to him than his children, parents and all humans." [Al-Bukhari & Muslim]. The Prophet has many rights. Respect and appreciation for him should be practised in the best manner. Respecting the Prophet includes respect of and adherence to his Sunnah after his death. Due rights should be given to the Prophet without exaggeration. When one reads how the companions used to love and respect the Prophet, one knows the importance of this matter. When Quraish (the Prophet’s tribe) sent Orwa Ibn Masud to negotiate with the Prophet in the Hudaibia area, he was greatly impressed by how the companions treated the Prophet. He said, "I have visited the kings of Persia, Rome and Abysinia, but I have not seen any leader more revered and respected by his people than Muhammad. If he ordered them to do anything, they do it without delay. If he performs Wudu` (washing up for prayer) they all seek the remainder of the water he used. They never look at him in the eye, out of respect." This is how the Prophet was treated by his companions. He was Allah’s Messenger who possessed great qualities and the best of conduct ever. The rights of the Prophet include believing him in matters of religion and the past, present and future happenings he told us about. Adherence and submission to his orders are some of his rights. When a Muslim believes in the Prophet and wants to follow his religion, he must do so believing that he Prophet’s way is the bes... [Full Article...]
