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[Muneer]

Jazakallah for the link, good explanation.

[Subhaanallaah]

The article below should cover it
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Assalam Alaikum

Jazaak Allah KHair Sister for the link provided.

May Allah (SWT) reward you for sharing this

[shiningstar]

Jazaak Allah KHair Sister for the link provided.

Jazakallah for the link

Wa Iyyaakum

May Allah (SWT) reward you for sharing this

Aameen

[rachid_usmc]

Assalaamu'alaikum

Can someone explain this concept to me more clearly? As a Muslim, i try to follow everything in accordance to the rules of Islam, but I'm just not quite as spiritual as others are or perhaps I'm just not as "into it" as much as I should be. This is due to my conflicting reasoning of why things have to happen a certain way. But don't get me wrong, I have in my family people of different faiths ranging from Buddism, to Christians, to atheist, and of course Islam which I chose to follow because it seems most logical to me.

However, a lot concepts just don't quite make sense to me. It is common knowlege that the Prophet (PBUH) is the utmost important person in Islam, and should be highly praised and respected at all cost. BUT...what doesn't quite gel correctly with me is the seemingly "blind love" of him. For example these hadiths bothers me a bit :
"None of you believes until he loves me more than he loves his children, his parents, and all people."
"None of you believes until he loves me more than he loves himself"
"Anyone who dislikes my sunna is not of me"

Then, it is stated in a few passages in the Quran saying that God deems it neccessary to "love" the Prophet (PBUH). But not only that, it is required for us to know about his life, family, companions and show them great love also.

While I can fully agree that the Prophet (PBUH) is among the greatest in history, I just can't find it logical to love someone who I simply do not know. Its kinda like how Christians have a sudden blind love for Jesus as their savior. How can you "love" someone whom you never met, spoke with, or ever seen, or have any contact or interaction with. And when or if you do, how do you "love" this person right away? No matter what his status is in life? Even if God deems it as required.

Sorry if this bothers anyone, but this is among a number of thoughts that doesnt make sense to me. There are others....

thanks,
Assalaamu'alaikum

[Redeem]

Asalamu alaikum.

Rachid, I don't mean to sound disrespectful, but how can you have doubts about loving prophet Muhammad (s.a.w)? He was sent as a mercy to us, and through Him, we actually have a chance of being one of the rightly guided.


However, I do have some doubts about another form of love.

I was listening to a lecture by one of the renowned western scholars, and he mentioned that some people loved the prophet to the extent that they would die from it. As in, it would kill them from the inside out. And the scholar actually approved of it.

Allahu a'lam, I really don't know what to make of that.

[Nadiya]

Assalamu alaikum dear Brothers and Sisters,

I hope you all had a a very good Eid and may Allah increase you in Eeman and bless you and your families with true faith insha Allah.

This is a very beautiful Topic indeed. Alhumdulillah!

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) was a mercy to mankind. He was the most beloved to Allah, the reason being that he obeyed Allah and worshipped Allah perfectly and worked very hard to convey the message to us. He was perfect in every way and showed us by his example how we too can come close to Allah in our actions and thought. He showed us how to be perfect in all our relationships in this world and also how to be perfect in our worship of Allah. It is because of his character that Allah chose him to convey the message and it is why Allah loves him so!

Allah (swt) says in the quraan what translated means:
Say: O, people! if you do love Allah, follow me , Allah will love you and forgive your sins" (Surah Al-Imran, Verse 31)

"He who obeys the Apostle, obeys Allah" (an-Nisaa: 80)

So take what the Apostle assigns to you, and deny yourselves that which he withholds from you. And fear Allah; for Allah is strict in punishment" (al-Hashr: 7)

From the above, one can see that Allah Himself has ordered us that if we are to come close to Allah, then we must obey the prophet. One cannot solely rely on the Quraan and reject the Sunnah:

Allah's Apostle said to us, "Honesty descended from the Heavens and settled in the roots of the hearts of men (faithful believers), and then the Quran was revealed and the people read the Quran, (and learnt from it) and also learnt it from the Sunna." Both Quran and Sunna strengthened their (the faithful believers') honesty. (Bukhari)

Narrated Anas bin Malik

The Prophet said, "None will have the sweetness (delight) of Faith (a)till he loves a person and loves him only for Allah's sake, (B) and till it becomes dearer to him to be thrown in the fire than to revert to disbelief (Heathenism) after Allah has brought him out of it, © and till Allah and His Apostle become dearer to him than anything else." (Bukhari)

In order to love someone, it is always important to know them. So in order to love the Prophet Muhammad (saw), one must first make the effort to get to know him and when one learns about the kind of man he (SAW) was and what he did in his life, the love will grow in the heart and with that, will enter humility as well as the desire to be like Him so that one may come closer to Allah and Allah does not turn away the true believer! Subhanallah.

In finding out about the life of the Prophet (SAW) and how he fought in the way of Allah, one will find it easier to follow him. We often end up admiring people for certain qualities we like in them but in truth, no one was more perfect and in good character than our prophet Muhammad (saw), and to know him is to love him and to love him would be to desire to follow him and in following him one will be better in their religion and Allah will increase him in goodness and eeman. This is very important for us if we want to be saved from the punishment in the hereafter:

Narrated Anas
that the Prophet said, "For every prophet there is an invocation that surely will be responded by Allah," (or said), "For every prophet there was an invocation with which he appealed to Allah, and his invocation was accepted (in his lifetime), but I kept my (this special) invocation to intercede for my followers on the Day of Resurrection." (Bukhari)

Narrated Ibn Umar
On the Day of Resurrection the people will fall on their knees and every nation will follow their prophet and they will say, "O so-and-so! Intercede (for us with Allah), "till (the right) intercession is given to the Prophet (Muhammad) and that will be the day when Allah will raise him into a station of praise and glory (Bukhari)

From this hadith it is understood that on the Day of Resurrection, the prophet (saw) will intercede on behalf of those who follow him and Allah loves him so much that Allah (swt) would never refuse him!

By loving the prophet and following his examples, one comes close to Allah and the Prophet is aware of his followers. Seeing the prophet in a dream is a true dream and one who sees the Prophet (SAW) in a dream has truly seen him!

Narrated Anas
The Prophet said, "Whoever has seen me in a dream, then no doubt, he has seen me, for Satan cannot imitate my shape. (Bukhari)

Anyone of you who has seen the Prophet Muhammad (saw) in a dream will notice that he never brings something new. It is usually a glad tiding or a reminder of something that already exists of the the quraan and the sunnah. When the prophet died, Islam was completed and nothing was left out that is why a true muslim rejects anything that he does not find within the Quraan or Sunnah of the prophet while he was alive.

Narrated Abu Huraira
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "Nothing is left of the prophetism except Al-Mubashshirat." They asked, "What are Al-Mubashshirat?" He replied, "The true good dreams (that conveys glad tidings)." (Bukhari)

Usually when the Prophet comes to someone in the dream, he brings then Glad tidings. Subhan Allah it is very good news and a good dream so one should say the dream to those whom they love and are close to.

Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri
The Prophet said, "If anyone of you sees a dream that he likes, then it is from Allah, and he should thank Allah for it and narrate it to others; but if he sees something else, i.e., a dream that he dislikes,then it is from Satan, and he should seek refuge with Allah from its evil, and he should not mention it to anybody, for it will not harm him." (Bukhari)

Insha Allah, I hope Allah gives us all true faith and increase our love of the Prophet in our hearts that we may develop the desire to follow him and please/ come closer to Allah.

Wasalaam
Your sister in Islam,
Nadiya

[Ammar Nouri]

As-Salaamu aleikum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatahu

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Barak Allah Feekum

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[borbus]

Assalaamu 'alaikum,

rachid bro, I'd recommend you read something on the biography of the Prophet, sall'Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam, if you haven't already. Because as Nadiya has said, to love someone, you need to know them. Reading Sirah will give an insight into his great character, the troubles he faced in calling to Islam, and will hence help develop love for him, inshaa'Allah.

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Wassalaam.

[rachid_usmc]

Assalaamu 'alaikum,

I've read about nearly every aspect of the Prophets (PBUH) life dozens of times over and over and there is still no difference of my thoughts of him. While I do respect and admire the Prophet (PBUH) greatly to the utmost extent, I see no purpose on the enforcement of "love" on him. Which leads to me to questioning my beliefs in Islam even more. I can love my parents, brothers and sisters, and other close people who I had a close relationship with, but how can I love someone whom I've only read about and hear people talk about all the time?

Its like being forced to love a king or president of a country. I bring myself to respect that person for whatever good they did (well some of them) but I can not bring myself to have that emotional connection with them. Some people can enthusiastically do it. I sure as hell can't. Of course I can always say I do, but then I would be lying to myself and God.

Sorry for the discussion folks, but I hope everyone understands my logic and issues. Granted, I will strive to do whats right. As a younger kid I use to just follow and believe everything that was taught to me, but now its just my nature to second question everything for better reasoning and purpose. Insha Allah, God will guide me to the right path of understanding.....hopefully.

Assalaamu 'alaikum

[Aaqib Ahmed]

rachid_usmc,I don't know about you but if someone makes Dua for me while in the womb of their mother,does sajda as a baby,asks Allah to forgive me,makes lots of Duas for me,send the message of Islam to me which couldn't be sent any better,inspires me lots through his sayings,teaches me what life is about,acts as a role model to me,and much much more.I have to love this person far more then all my brothers and sisters and parents!!!

Prophet Muhammad loves his Ummah soooo much,we can't comprehend how much he has done for us!

He is a very exceptional and special person!!

I admit I haven't read a lot on the Prophet but from what I have read,I instantly fall in love with his words,acts,deeds,actions!

By distance Prophet Muhammad is far,very far from me,but by heart Prophet Muhammad is close,very closer from me!!

May Allah give our Prophet exceptional blessings,the highest rank in heaven,wonderful love,happiness in the Hereafter and lots more things to make his heart full of joy.Ameen.

Edited by Aaqib Ahmed, 30 October 2006 - 06:46 PM.

[Younes]

Assalaamu'alaikum

Can someone explain this concept to me more clearly? As a Muslim, i try to follow everything in accordance to the rules of Islam, but I'm just not quite as spiritual as others are or perhaps I'm just not as "into it" as much as I should be. This is due to my conflicting reasoning of why things have to happen a certain way. But don't get me wrong, I have in my family people of different faiths ranging from Buddism, to Christians, to atheist, and of course Islam which I chose to follow because it seems most logical to me.

However, a lot concepts just don't quite make sense to me. It is common knowlege that the Prophet (PBUH) is the utmost important person in Islam, and should be highly praised and respected at all cost. BUT...what doesn't quite gel correctly with me is the seemingly "blind love" of him. For example these hadiths bothers me a bit :
"None of you believes until he loves me more than he loves his children, his parents, and all people."
"None of you believes until he loves me more than he loves himself"
"Anyone who dislikes my sunna is not of me"

Then, it is stated in a few passages in the Quran saying that God deems it neccessary to "love" the Prophet (PBUH). But not only that, it is required for us to know about his life, family, companions and show them great love also.

While I can fully agree that the Prophet (PBUH) is among the greatest in history, I just can't find it logical to love someone who I simply do not know. Its kinda like how Christians have a sudden blind love for Jesus as their savior. How can you "love" someone whom you never met, spoke with, or ever seen, or have any contact or interaction with. And when or if you do, how do you "love" this person right away? No matter what his status is in life? Even if God deems it as required.

Sorry if this bothers anyone, but this is among a number of thoughts that doesnt make sense to me. There are others....

thanks,
Assalaamu'alaikum

Here are a two clues as to why love the Prophet Muhammed:s: :

1)Loves those whom Allah:sw: loves, for His sake,and that includes the Prophet Muhammed:s: as well as the other Prophets(pbut)
2)We sent thee not save as a mercy for the peoples.(21:107). Don't you love Allah's mercy?
3)Shouldn't you love the one who used the wish granted to him by Allah to get the permission to intercede on your behalf for Allah's forgiveness?


you will love the Prophet:s:.

[Aaqib Ahmed]

Jazakallah khayr for your Post bro,
another thing, our Prophet on the day of judgement will have the exceptional,wonderful courage to go up to Allah(swt) and ask for our forgiveness .

That day mankind will seem drunk when they aint!

Edited by Aaqib Ahmed, 30 October 2006 - 06:57 PM.

[Aamina]

brother, i can see what angle you're coming from. When we say 'love the Prophet', we mean appreciating what a mercy he was to mankind, once that deep understanding and identification with the Prophet (pbuh) is established, you automatically begin to love the Prophet (pbuh) because of the numerous hardships he been through to make a world a better place for humanity.
Plus, the Prophet (pbuh) was like a walking Qur'an- he (pbuh) taught people what was taught to him by Allah the Greatest. Once people identify with the Qur'an and realize what Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) been through to reach the message to mankind, the immense love for the Prophet (pbuh) will be certain.

Read the following:
How to love Prophet Muhammad? This is the most important question for every one of us. Muslims in general love Prophet Muhammad and hold him very dear to their hearts. Our love for the Prophet should not be only emotional; it should be serious, thoughtful and it must lead to good and proper actions. His love must be sincere and deep in our hearts, we should express it by our tongues and it must reflect in our actions. The Prophet – peace be upon him - said:
None of you shall have (complete) faith unless I become dearer to him than his parents, his children and all people. (Al-Bukhari 14)
The love of the Prophet – peace be upon him - has a joy and happiness. We can fully enjoy it and benefit from it if we follow the right course. Let us keep the following five points in our mind:
1. We must learn his Sirah and Sunnah from authentic sources. The more we learn about his life, the more we shall love him. We must follow his way and his teachings. We must do whatever he told us to do and we must avoid everything that he told us not to do. His Sunnah is not just few rituals; it is his whole lifestyle. He was the most loving, kind and charitable person. He was very caring towards his family, his friends, his followers and even to his enemies. He was the Mercy of Allah to the world; we should also try to become most merciful and kind people. Allah says:
Say: “If you do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Say: “Obey Allah and His Messenger”: but if they turn back, Allah loves not those who reject Faith. (Al ‘Imran 3:31-32)
2. We should increase our Salat and Salam on him. His name should be mentioned with utmost respect and love. Allah says:
?Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Prophet: O you who believe! Send blessings on him, and salute him with all respect. (Al-Ahzab 33:56)
3. We should love his family (Ahl al-Bayt), and all his Companions (Sahabah) from amongst the Muhajirin and Ansar. We should give them full respect and honor and appreciate their devotion, services and sacrifices and we should try to follow their good examples.
4. Loving him means also loving his Ummah. We should care for every member of the Ummah and work for unity and harmony among them. We should never hold ill feelings towards any person, especially towards other Muslims. The Prophet – peace be upon him - said:
Anas bin Malik said, “The Prophet – peace be upon him - said to me, ‘O my son, if you can have your morning and evening in such a way that you have no ill-feeling against any one then do so.’ Then he said, ‘O my son, this is my Sunnah and whosoever love my Sunnah he loves me and whosoever loves me, he will be with me in Jannah.’”
(Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith no. 2602)

5. Loving him also means loving the whole humanity and caring for all people. Prophet Muhammad was sent by Allah to bring mercy to the worlds. Loving him means removing injustice, hunger, poverty, diseases and inequality from this world. He was sent to remove sin and corruption from this world. Loving him means working to spread righteousness in this world. He was sent to save people from Hell unto the eternal success and salvation. Loving him means spreading his message of truth and guidance to all people. We should convey without trying to convert. We should try to remove misunderstandings from the minds of people about him. We should show to the world the loving and merciful way of Prophet Muhammad – peace and mercy of Allah be upon him.

Imagine a person dedicating his whole life to help the whole of mankind- is why we love him so much.
I hope this helps

wasalam

Edited by Aamina, 30 October 2006 - 07:00 PM.

[Aaqib Ahmed]

Aww jazakallah khayr for sharing such a wonderful post Aamina sis!!

Its very inspiring and interesting to read!

Thanks for sharing

Just by judging his sayings,we can see what a wonderful person he was,
every word we read touches our hearts,alhumdulilah!

Edited by Aaqib Ahmed, 30 October 2006 - 07:01 PM.

[Younes]

Jazakallah khayr for your Post bro,
another thing, our Prophet on the day of judgement will have the exceptional,wonderful courage to go up to Allah(swt) and ask for our forgiveness .

That day mankind will seem drunk when they aint!

Brother,I wouldn't you use the word "courage" because that gives the idea of the Prophet: "steping up" to Allah,which doesn't sound right. Allah has granted the Prophet the permission to intercede because he granted him a wish and that's sole reason why the Prophet will go up to Allah.

Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permitteth?(Surat Baqarah,the passage is taken from Ayat-ul-Qursi)

PS: I've been enjoying your threads as of late,keep up the good work!

[Aaqib Ahmed]

Jazakallah khayr for correcting me bro.

Alhumdulilah your right bro.

Jazakallah khayr for your comment bro.

May Allah accept yr duas and prayers.Ameen.

[rachid_usmc]

Assalaamu 'alaikum,

Thanks for all the support everyone. I'll continue to try and figure out what to do next here. I am still not inspired to love nor can love someone who doesn't even know who I am. We all can quote the usual Hadiths and Suras all day long, but at the end of it all, love would have to come from the soul itself, not just by suggestions or commands. I'll stop troubling everyone end this debate now and leave the rest to Allah's will. Perhaps one day I can finnaly come to terms with this issue....Insa Allah...

thanks again

Assalaamu 'alaikum

[vishah]

assalamualikum is it possible 2 see the prophet saws. in dreams .. :hmm:

is there any special way , please enlighten ...

assalamualikum

May God guide you....

Well there is one way which even I my self had experienced, and that really works... All praises be to God, that he gave me the the blessings to see our beloved prophet Muhammed (PBUH) in many of my dreams.
I didnot only saw him, but Al hamdulillah, I even talked him 2 twice i think.

and in one dream, i was in a beautiful garden with big trees and a bright environment. then i walked to prophet Muhamemd (PBUH) he was there with many other prophets sitting around facing each other...(Jesus was next to him)

Then I stood infront of him and asked, "Is Jesus a prophet?" (those days i was so confused about the claim which the chritians make...) Then he smiled and replied " Yes he is a prophet"

And yes thanks to God, who made that misunderstanding of mine clear, but showing me a way to the letures of Deedat and Zakir

--- ok now i will tell you what i did----

What i did was i read "salavaat for the prophet"

God says in the quran in suratul Ahzab chap. 33 V.56
" Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect."

According to my knowledge, there are many hadiths about the blesssings of reading salawaat, like the one which says , if one read salwaat on prophet Muhamemd (PBUH), God will give 10 salawaats on him, mens blessing.

And Almighty God knowes Best

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[vishah]

Anyone of you who has seen the Prophet Muhammad (saw) in a dream will notice that he never brings something new. It is usually a glad tiding or a reminder of something that already exists of the the quraan and the sunnah. When the prophet died, Islam was completed and nothing was left out that is why a true muslim rejects anything that he does not find within the Quraan or Sunnah of the prophet while he was alive.

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