Prophet Muhammed (s.a.w.) : A Prophet Betrayed.

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Every year around 12 Rabi ul Awwal, the Muslim world once again wakes up from its slumber and starts the ritual of praises of Prophet Muhammad(Sallallahu Alaihay Wasallam) . Articles are published and speeches are delivered focusing on every aspect of the Prophet's life.

People are inspired by the character and the wisdom reflected in his actions. Yet memory is short lived and after a few days of celebrations, he is once again forgotten only to be remembered during the Friday sermons and an occasional gathering.

The day of the Prophet's birth should be a day of joy where we can all produce results for a better humanity as a sign of our commitment to him.

Within a short span of 23 years, Prophet Muhammad(Sallallahu Alaihay Wasallam) succeeded in establishing a state run by a community that had disciplined itself in following the eternal principles of justice and equality in all aspects of life. In an age where mass communication was by word of mouth only, the mission of one Prophet had become the call of over a million people.
"We take great pride in recounting heroic tales of Islamic battles, but we must remember that the Prophet spent less than 20 hours in battles which cost less than 500 casualties, nearly half of them Muslims."

During his life time, the Prophet motivated a whole generation of people on the basis of the divine teachings and his character. Only 24 years after the death of the Prophet, believers, who were expelled from their own homeland, now extended from North Africa to Central Asia including present day Afghanistan.

We take great pride in recounting heroic tales of Islamic battles, but we must remember that the Prophet spent less than 20 hours in battles which cost less than 500 casualties, nearly half of them Muslims. Yet he brought a peaceful world in existence where slavery was abolished, persecution of women was stopped and divisions on the basis of one's creed and color or status were destroyed.

He stood up for the rights of the neglected and marginalized and showed the utmost respect to those ordinary men and women who used legitimate means to earn their livelihood in a manner sanctioned by the divine guidance.

He was commissioned by the All Mighty to instill in humanity respect for character, sincerity and labor of all people. He worked to establish a culture where human resources would not be exploited by the powerful to serve their tribal and political interests. He visualized a world where people would rise about their sectarian and racial differences to identify with the concept of oneness of humanity.

He wanted the bloodshed in the name of religion and tribalism to come to an end. He wanted people to accept the differences they inherited. He promoted the idea of free will and free inquiry in determining one's own course of life. His plea was simple. Every human being has the capacity to discover his humanity to create a better environment for each and every human being and to live a dignified life.


Some 1419 years after his physical departure from the world, the number of those who love him has increased by millions and the number of those who are willing to die for him has also multiplied. But not many are there to live for him and live according to his teachings.

Against his teachings, the Umma is divided on sectarian lines, shia, sunnis, hanafis, shafais, malikis, tablighis, barelveis, deobandis and others. Every sect wants to own him and claims that it is following his path.

The Prophet was neither Shia or Sunni, shafai, or hanafi or Ismaili or Bori. Where is the sense of loyalty to him? What happened to his teachings that reminded people that you are one people and if one suffers than the others feel the pain. On the contrary, those who swear by his name take pride in killing each other in his name. If one just looks at the past 20 years, various sects and parties of Muslims have killed each other in millions and their leadership promises them a guarantee of paradise. How do these people celebrate the Prophet when they cannot even overcome their petty sectarianism? How do these people celebrate the Prophet when they are promoting bloodshed of the innocent?

With the example of his personal life, the Prophet encouraged a peaceful family life where love and compassion would dominate the behavior among spouses. Yet more than 40 percent Muslim women suffer from some kind of domestic violence. There are more than quarter of a million women who are bought and sold in black market all over the world every year by all kind of people including Muslims who claim their loyalty to Prophet Muhammad(Sallallahu Alaihay Wasallam) . How do these people identify with his life when they are violating every principle that he stood for?

The Prophet inspired the aspect of justice when he urged believers to give a labor his wages before his sweat is dried. But what an irony that the people who build mosques in his name, and monuments to civilizations give little concern to the rights of the laborer.

As the Umma of Prophet Muhammad(Sallallahu Alaihay Wasallam) we must take stock of our actions and make sure we work to build a model character within our selves and our families.

By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), - Verily Man is in loss, - Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy. (Quran 103:1-3)

We should understand that his struggles and his teachings were not only meant to be marveled during public meetings but to be lived in every day life. The true respect to the Prophet is when the principles that he stood for are lived by his followers. Otherwise, whatever we say and do will be nothing more than a ritual.

The fact that the Prophet was chosen by the Divine to communicate His message for the last time to humanity should remind us of our responsibility to humanity.

Let us remember the Prophet by striving within ourselves to build a model character.

You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in God and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of God. (Quran 33:21)



Dr. Aslam Abdullah is editor of the Detroit based English weekly, Muslim Observer, director of the Islamic Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the recently elected General Secretary of the World Council of Muslims for Interfaith Relation.

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In less than 50 yrs of prophet (pbuh)'s dealth his grandson and his family was mercilessly killed. Why did this happen. Surely most of the people involved in this massacre would have been children or adults during prophet(buh)'s time. How could they do this to the prophet(pbuh)'s family. Did they ever understand the message of Islam. Think about it. Indeed the prophet(pbuh) was betrayed.

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*EPITOME OF PEACE & MERCY*

“WE have sent you (O Mohammad ) as a mercy and benevolence for the whole universe.”
-- The Holy Qur’an in Chapter 21 verse 107

On the occasion of Eid-e-Milad let us rediscover him in the Last Testament, in research papers of repute scholars & known human history And with the standards of Moral Heights, Scientific Approach, Specific Goal, Justice, Integrity, Honesty, Responsibility,

1) The Benefactor and Liberator of the suffering humanity

2) The Epoch-making Persona, in full light of History

3) The Greatest Reformer in all spheres of Human life

4) The Advocate of absolute freedom from the tyranny of fanaticism

5) The Teacher of Truth and Purity

6) The Embodiment of Mercy, Piety and Peace

7) The Founder of Noble Values

The Provider of a Complete Code of life

9) The Real Peace activist,


THE VALUES SET BY HIM LIKE:

=DIGNITY OF HUMAN: (Holy Qur’an 17/70)

=EQUALITY IN HUMAN: (Holy Qur’an 49/13)

=GLOBAL UNITY: (Holy Qur’an 4/1)

=RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: (Holy Qur’an 2/256, 76/3, 109/6)

=FREEDOM OF SPEECH: (Holy Qur’an 42/15)

=NO PLACE FOR EXTREMISM: (Holy Qur’an 10/99, 47/22)

=VIOLENCE FREE WORLD: (Holy Qur’an 2/205, 5/32, 7/56)

These intuitions, the modern world is enjoying now.

Mohammed The Last Messenger of ALLAH is for the entire humanity. He is not a messenger only for Muslims, but for all
Mankind. (Essence of Holy Qur’an 7/158)

His character, attitude, actions, reactions and mission, His life, teachings, preaching, and response to conflicts, His etiquettes and manners dealing with friends and foes May be understood only by The Qur’an as it says 68/4: “O Mohammed , you are on the peak of great moral heights and human values.”

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Words Of Wisdom of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an inspiration to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

Here are some sayings of the Prophet Muhammed (Hadith) that help us understand his inspirational character…

•“A Muslim who plants a tree or sows a field, from which man, birds and animals can eat, is committing an act of charity.” (Muslim)

•“There is a polish for everything that takes away rust; and the polish for the heart is the remembrance of Allah.” (Bukhari)

•“What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the sufferings of the injured.” (Bukhari)

•“The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self.” (Bukhari)

•“If you put your whole trust in Allah, as you ought, He most certainly will satisfy your needs, as He satisfies those of the birds. They come out hungry in the morning, but return full to their nests.” (Tirmidhi)

•“Allah will not give mercy to anyone, except those who give mercy to other creatures.” (Abdullah b. Amr: Abu Dawud & Tirmidhi)

•“Say what is true, although it may be bitter and displeasing to people.” (Baihaqi)

•“Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no faith.” (Muslim)

•“When you see a person who has been given more than you in money and beauty, look to those, who have been given less.” (Muslim)

•“If you do not feel ashamed of anything, then you can do whatever you like.” (Abu-Masud: Bukhari)

•“It is better to sit alone than in company with the bad; and it is better still to sit with the good than alone. It is better to speak to a seeker of knowledge than to remain silent; but silence is better than idle words.” (Bukhari)

•“Verily, a man teaching his child manners is better than giving one bushel of grain in alms.” (Muslim)

•“Whoever is kind, Allah will be kind to him; therefore be kind to man on the earth. He who is in heaven will show mercy on you.” (Abu Dawud: Tirmidhi)

•“It is difficult for a man laden with riches to climb the steep path, that leads to bliss.” (Muslim)

•“The best of you are those who are best to the women.” (Tirmidhi)

•“Whoever loveth to meet God, God loveth to meet him” (Bukhari)

•“Once a man, who was passing through a road, found a branch of a tree with thorns obstructing it. The man removed the thorns from the way. Allah thanked him and forgave his sins.” (Bukhari)

•“Who are the learned? Those who practice what they know.” (Bukhari)

•“Allah has revealed to me, that you must be humble. No one should boast over one another, and no one should oppress another.” (Iyad b. Hinar al-Mujashi: Muslim)

•“A true Muslim is thankful to Allah in prosperity, and resigned to His will in adversity.” (Muslim)

•“A Muslim who meets with others and shares their burdens is better than one who lives a life of seclusion and contemplation.” (Muslim)

•“Serve Allah, as you would if you could see Him; although you cannot see Him, He can see you.” (Umar: Muslim)

•“Allah does not look at your appearance or your possessions; but He looks at your heart and your deeds.” (Abu Huraira: Muslim)

•“The best richness is the richness of the soul.” (Bukhari)

•“Keep yourselves far from envy; because it eats up and takes away good actions, like a fire eats up and burns wood.” (Abu Dawud)

•“Much silence and a good disposition, there are no two things better than these.” (Bukhari)

•“Verily, Allah is mild and is fond of mildness, and He gives to the mild what He does not give to the harsh.” (Muslim)

•“Once the Prophet was asked: “Tell us, which action is dearest to Allah?” He answered: “To say your prayer at its proper time.” Again he was asked: “What comes next?” Mohammad said: “To show kindness to parents.” “Then what?” he was asked, “To strive for the cause of Allah!” (Ibn Masad: Bukhari)

•“When two persons are together, two of them must not whisper to each other, without letting the third hear; because it would hurt him.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

•“Verily, it is one of the respects to Allah to honor an old man.” (Bukhari)

•“I command you to treat women kindly…” (Bukhari)

•“All Muslims are like a foundation, each strengthening the other; in such a way they do support each other.” (Abu Musa: Bukhari & Muslim)

•“Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.” (Bukhari)

•“You will not enter paradise until you have faith; and you will not complete your faith till you love one another.” (Muslim)

•“He, who wishes to enter paradise at the best gate, must please his father and mother.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

•“I am leaving two things among you, and if you cling to them firmly you will never go astray; one is the Book of Allah and the other is my way of life.” (Last Sermon on the Mount)

•“Allah is One and likes Unity.” (Muslim)

•“The best of alms is that, which the right hand gives and the left hand knows not of.” (Bukhari)

•“The perfect Muslim is not a perfect Muslim, who eats till he is full and leaves his neighbors hungry.” (Ibn Abbas: Baihaqi)

•“He is not of us who is not affectionate to the little ones, and does not respect the old; and he is not of us, who does not order which is lawful, and prohibits that which is unlawful.” (Ibn Abbas: Tirmidhi)

•“No man is a true believer unless he desires for his brother that, what he desires for himself.” (Abu Hamza Anas: Bukhari & Muslim)

•“To strive for the cause of Allah from daybreak to noon and sunset is better than the goods and enjoyment of the whole worldly life.” (Bukhari)

•“Be not like the hypocrite who, when he talks, tells lies; when he gives a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he proves dishonest.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

•“The proof of a Muslim’s sincerity is, that he pays no heed to that, which is not his business.” (Abu Hureira: Tirmidhi)

•“Do you know what is better than charity and fasting and prayer? It is keeping peace and good relations between people, as quarrels and bad feelings destroy mankind.” (Muslims & Bukhari)

•“Conduct yourself in this world, as if you are here to stay forever; prepare for eternity as if you have to die tomorrow.” (Bukhari)

•“The human being does not fill up any vessel worse than his stomach.” (Tirmidhi)

•“The worldly comforts are not for me. I am like a traveler, who takes a rest under a tree in the shade and then goes on his way.” (Tirmidhi)

•“Women are the twin halves of men.” (Tirmidhi)

•“A father gives his child nothing better than a good education.” (Tirmidhi)

•“The strong person is not the one who can wrestle someone else down. The strong person is the one who can control himself when he is angry.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

•“The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim.” (Tirmidhi)

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'GEMS' OF PROPHET MOHAMMED (S.A.W.)

1. HEART: Prophet Mohammed (s.a.w.) said, ‘Listen carefully, there is a lump of flesh in the body. If it is set right and made good, the entire body becomes good and healthy, but if it becomes diseased, the entire body becomes diseased. Remember well: it is the Heart.’ (Muslim, Bukhari: Nu’man ibn Bashir)

2. LIVING IN GOD’S PRESENCE: Someone asked: ‘How can one purify and develop himself, O Messenger of God, pbuh? He replied: ‘He should always remember that God is with him wherever he is.’ (Tirmidhi: Abdullah ibn Busr)

3. SEEKING GOD’S LOVE: Prophet Mohammed (s.a.w.) said: ‘ Anyone who possesses three qualities finds thereby the sweetness of faith: that he loves God and His Messenger, pbuh, more than everything else; that when he loves a human being he loves him for God’s sake alone; and that he abhors returning to unbelief from which God has rescued him, as he abhors being thrown into fire.’ (Bukhari, Muslim: Anas)

4. FINDING GOD BY SERVING MANKIND: Prophet Mohammed (s.a.w.) said: God will say, ‘Son of Adam, I fell ill but you did not visit Me.’ He will say, ‘O Lord, and how could I have visited You! You are the Lord of the worlds!’ He will say, ‘Did you not know that My so and so servant had fallen ill and you did not visit him? Did you not know that had you visited him you would have found Me with him?’

‘Son of Adam, I asked you for food but you did not feed Me’. He will say, ‘O Lord, how could I have fed You! You are the Lord of the worlds!’ He will say, ‘My so and so servant asked you for food and you did not feed him? Did you not know that had you fed him you would surely have found that with Me?’

‘Son of Adam, I asked you to give Me to drink but you did not give Me.’ He will say, ‘O Lord, how could I have given you to drink! You are the Lord of the worlds!’ He will say, ‘My so and so servant asked you to give him to drink and you did not give him. Had you given him to drink you would surely have found that with Me’. (Muslim: Abu Hurayrah)

5. OUTWARD RELIGIOSITY AND OSTENTATION: The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: Many a one fast, but gain nothing from their fasting except hunger and thirst, and many a one pray all night, but gain nothing from their night prayers except sleeplessness.’ (Darimi: Abu Hurayrah)

6. HYPOCRISY: The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: ‘Three characteristics are the signs of a hypocrite, even if he fast, performs the Prayer and claims that he is a Muslim: when he speaks, he lies, when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust.’ (Bukhari, Muslim: Abu Hurayrah)

7. MERCY TO GOD’S FAMILY : The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: ‘All creatures are God’s family; and God loves them most who treat His family well and kindly.’(Baihaqi: Anas)

8. The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: ‘Only those who are merciful will be shown
Mercy by the Most Merciful. Show mercy to those who are on earth, He who is in heaven will show mercy to you.’ (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi; Abdullah ibn ‘Amr)

9. THIS TOO IS CHARITY : The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: If a Muslim
plants a tree or sows a crop, then whatever bird eats of it, or a human being, or an animal, it counts as charity for him. He also said: ‘Whatever is stolen from it, that too counts as charity.’ (Bukhari, Muslim: Anas, Jabir)

10. GOLDEN RULES FOR HUMAN RELATIONS: The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: ‘No one among you attains true faith, until he likes for his brother what he likes for himself.’ (Bukhari, Muslim: Anas)

11. CARING FOR THE FAMILY: The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: Anyone who desires his earnings to grow and his life to be prolonged should treat his relatives well.’ (Bukhari, Muslim: Anas)

12. Prophet Mohammed (s.a.w.) said: ‘One who breaks the ties of relations with his relatives shall not enter Paradise.’ (Bukhari, Muslim: Jubayr)

13. The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: ‘A person who merely reciprocates when doing good, is not really the one who maintains ties with his relatives, but the one who does good and maintains relations even if others do not do good, is a good relative.’ (Bukhari: Abdullah ibn ‘Amr)

14. CARING FOR CHILDREN: The Messenger of God, pbuh, said: ‘No father can give a better gift to his children than providing them with a good education.’ (Baihaqi: Ayub ibn Musa)

15. CARING FOR WOMEN: Prophet Mohammed (s.a.w.) said: ‘The most perfect in faith among the believers are those who possess the best morals, and the best among you are those who are kindest to their wives.’ (Tirmidhi: Abu Hurayrah)

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Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the peace maker

Are you a Rahmat (Kindness/Mercy) to your family, your spouse, your friends, your neighbors, your nation and your world? Do you believe Prophet Muhammad was a mercy to mankind? If he was, can the world see a reflection of him in you?

No one should be afraid of a Muslim, because a Muslim is truthful, peaceful, honest and trustworthy. Are you willing to follow the prophet?

Peace can be defined as a state of mind of individuals and groups where everyone lives without apprehension, discomfort or fear of the other. Justice gives birth to peace; when there is justice, there is a sense of security among people.

A peacemaker is one who mitigates conflicts and nurtures good will and brings about a sustainable balance to the society. Indeed, Prophet Muhammad’s life was an example of living the life of a peace maker.

Here are 15 key ideas, nothing is new, you have heard them time and again, but I am asking you to look at the deeper dimension embedded into these actions in creating peace for yourselves and the people who surround you. It is essentially expanding and sharing with you what Rahmatul Aalameen, a mercy to a mankind means.

MODELS OF PEACE

AMIN

The first model he created for the world was to be truthful and trust worthy whose integrity and honesty was beyond question. He was called Amin much before he set out on his mission to work on building the concept of Tauheed, the oneness of humanity, oneness of creation, oneness of God where everyone feels home; like being in the lap of the mother, safe, worriless, anxiety-less, and secure. Indeed every religion has the idea of oneness built in to it.

Was it the Muslims who called him Amin? No, there were no Muslim at that time, it was the Pagans, Jews, Christians and others who called him Amin. What does it mean to you and I? We have to earn that trust among the people we live, no matter who they are. Was Prophet wrong in doing that? Are we suppose to earn the title of the trustworthy and truthful among our neighbors?

ASWAD STONE NARRATIVE

A model of mitigating conflicts and nurturing goodwill

TAIF STORY

Goodwill is sustainable over revenge against those who pelted stone at him. Did he not turn the other Cheek? He knew violence begets violence and goodwill nurtures peace.

TRASH FROM THE OLD LADY

It is the patience and genuine caring without having an ill-will towards the one who has the ill-will towards you. Can you apply this in your daily life?

RESPECTING THE OTHER

Prophet Walks up to a Jewish procession and kisses their Torah to show respect and consciously creating values of inclusiveness and co-existence.

GOOD DEED

What is a Good deed, Quraan 49:13 and Prophet’s example of planting a seed or sapling that will benefit others?

PEACE TREATY

Peace Treaty signature – Muhammad Bin Abdullah instead of Muhammad Rasool Allah – Prophet gave an example of learning to respect the otherness of other, one of the greatest examples that can be applied in peace making between in most situations. Can you think of how valuable this is in peace negotiations?

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE

Muhammad (pbuh) was the 2nd Human in history who carried an interfaith dialogue; the other was Cyrus, the Zoroastrian king. I will cut to the point… He offered Najran Christian scholars to pray at his mosque when the time for prayer came. Can you imagine this? He did not believe what they believed, he did not believe Jesus was son of God, but yet he offered them to pray at his mosque. What does it tell you? Showing respect for others belief.

CIVIL DIALOGUE

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MADINAH CHARTER

Madinah charter, one of the first pluralist documents offering freedom to practice ones faith. The prophet was the king, civic and religious leader, he did not have to offer freedom to anyone. But yet he chose to initiate the charter offering Jews, Christians and others their freedom to practice their religion. It’s a lesson for Muslim majority nations to follow, if at all they follow their own prophet. Do we need to follow the prophet? Why?

HUMILITY

Treat no prophet above the other, it is one of the most powerful verses in Quraan, and it is to prevent Muslims from believing that their prophet is superior and breed arrogance in them. The moment one feels superior to the other, conflict takes root. One is trying to look down and the other is fighting. That is the bravest thing to say and that is the right thing to say, religion is all about humility and not arrogance. As I said earlier, you knew the story and here is a dimension that some of you may have missed.

HONORING BILAL

Honoring Bilal a superior place in paradise to remove the prejudicial barriers that existed then; how many of your are guilty of it? Yet some claim they are Aashiq-e-Rasool, (fans of the prophet, without following his teachings). There is no room for prejudice in Islam; it is prejudice that destroys the social fabric of the society.

MEN AND WOMEN ARE EACH OTHERS GARMENTS

Men and women are each other’s garments. Equal rights for women…

EQUALITY OF HUMANS

Inculcating the values of equality through the prayers, fasting and other rituals of Islam.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY

Individual responsibility for one’s behavior – Bibi Fatima Example

If you honestly believe Prophet Muhammad is Rahamutal Aalameen, and if you follow him sincerely, then you will be a mercy, the Rahmat to every one around you starting with your spouse, kids, siblings, parents, family, friends and every human around you.

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Gender Relations in the Prophet’s Society

Many of us lament that we’re no longer like the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ; that their times were different, that their circumstances were different, and that we can never be like them. This concept is often invoked when we discuss gender relations with regards to Muslim youth and how ‘astray’ our youth have gone in comparison to that noble generation.

Yet, contrary to perhaps popular knowledge, the homeboys and the homegirls of the Prophet ﷺ also struggled with their desires. They too slipped and made mistakes. And through their situations, the Prophet ﷺ took the time to coach, train and teach them, helping them transform into the great giants whom we recognize today.

Thus, let us take a look at some of the ways the Prophet ﷺ dealt with the issue of gender interaction in his community so that we can learn lessons applicable today.

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