The Holy Prophet SAWS the Model Of Excellence.

The Holy Prophet SAWS.

 The Holy Prophet SAWS born on 12 Rabi-ul-Awal 571 AD was the son of Hadhrat Abdullah RA. The Holy Prophet SAWS was the last messenger of Allah. His parents passed away when he was 12 and was then looked after by his uncle Abu Talib. He was sent not only for the Muslims but for the Whole Universe. Hadhrat Muhammad SAWS is not only the messenger of Allah and man in history whose entire life is recorded. His whole life, at home, in the mosque and outside, was fully known to his companions and was recorded so that the following generations could learn and get inspiration from his example. The life of Prophet Muhammad SAWS is perfect and serves as an example for men and women of all ages working in all professions and trades. He not only preached but also practiced what he preached and acted upon each and every commandment and injunction revealed to him by Allah. He taught people to be good, honest and just in their private as well as public dealings. When he received deputations from abroad, he talked about state matters which laid the foundations of international law. When at war, he devised the laws of war and peace. While deciding disputes between his companions, he gave them a civil and criminal code of judgement; and to protect the rights of individuals in the state, he gave them judgements which later became the law of the Islamic state. In his childhood he was a herdsman and looked after the sheep and goats of his family and neighbours. Soon he became a trader and went for trading to other journeys and neighbouring countries. He married, had children and lived very happy life with his family. Later on, at Madinah, he became the head of the community and participated in various activities – as a judge, administrator, a military commander, and finally, head of the State. 

He had vast experiences in various positions and had gained a great deal of knowledge of human needs in all circumstances. Sincerity and simplicity, truthfulness and honesty were part of his character. From a poor orphan to the position of a king, but he never lived as a king. He helped his wives in their household duties and mended his shoes and clothes. One day towards the end of Ramadan, he was at the mount of Hira, when angel Jibrael appeared before him and asked him to read. This was so sudden and unexpected that starled by the strange voice, he answered: “I cannot read” then he felt that he was being hugged and squeezed so hard that he thought he would die of suffocation. He was then released and request to read was repeated He said: “I cannot read” the angel again hugged him and saueezed him. The Holy Prophet SAWS was afraid of being squeezed the thirs time, so he asked what should I read? The angel then recited the following verses:

Proclaim in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher,

Who created

Created man, out of a clot of congealed blood.

Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful

He who taught (by the use) of the pen

Taught man that which he knew not”. (96:1-5)

 Muhammad SAWS was greatly shaken by this experience Suddenly, he heard a voice and raising his head in the sky, he saw the same angel covering the whole sky with his wings an saying: O Muhammad SAWS, you are the messenger of Allah and I am Jibrael”.

He went home and narrated the incident to Hadhrat Khadija RA. She comforted him and assured him that no harm could come to the man of his nature and that Allah will protect him from the evils, that’s how the Prophethood was brought to The Holy Prophet SAWS. he also worked as a labourer when Masjid-e-Nabawi was being built. He is an example of Honesty and Truthfulness: Due to his fair dealings he came to be known as AL-Sadiq – The Truthful and Al-Amin- The Trustworthy. Everyone in Makkah called him by these names. He is also an example of Humility: When Hadhrat Aisha RA was asked about the Holy Prophet SAWS life at home she answered that he worked in the house. He mended clothes and shoes by himself, milked the goats and swept the house. He shared and ate his food with the poor and the slaves. He sat with the needy and the destitude in such way that no one could tell the difference between him and the poor people. When he went to an assembly he sat wherever he found place. He never felt ashamed while doing the work. He is an example for Forgiveness too: The Quraish were very bad to The Holy Prophet SAWS. They taunted and mocked at him, beat him and abused him. They even tried to kill him. When the persecution and aggression of the Quraish became unbearable, his companions requested him to curse them, but the Holy Prophet SAWS said: “O Allah! Forgive my people for they know not.” He also fulfilled the promises he made: one of the conditions of Treaty of Hudaibiya was that if any Muslim from Makkah went to Madinah, he would be returned. When the Treaty of Hudaibiya was being written, Abu Jandal who was bound in chains escaped from Makkah and went to Madinah to Prophet Muhammad SAWS, asking for refuge. The Muslims were shocked to see him In such a bad condition, but the Holy Prophet SAWS said to him: “ O Abu Jandal! Be patient, we cannot break the Treaty. Allah will very soon find a way for you.” He was returned back to Makkah. The Holy Prophet was the best in behavior towards others. His behavior with his companions was widely known. He used to enquire about the welfare of each one of his companions. He would get worried if any one of them did not visit him for a couple of days. He took interest in their welfare as well as personal problems. He shared their joys and sorrows and was never indifferent to any one of them.

 The Holy Prophet SAWS taught Muslims to take care of the lives of belongings and strangers and wayfarers. After the sacrilegious war, a league was formed with the object of suppressing any violence and injustice to the oppressed, whether citizen or stranger. Hadhrat Muhammad SAWS was of those who joined the league and was so impressed by its noble objective that he remained loyal to it throughout. Later, he would say that if he was again summoned to it, he would gladly respond. The Holy Prophet SAWS loved children. Anas is reported to have said: I never prayed behind an Imam who was more brief or more perfect than Allah’s Messenger. If he heard a baby crying, he would shortened the prayer for fear that the mother might be distressed. His love and kindness was not confined to Muslim children only. Once in a battle, a few children came into the battlefield and were killed. The Holy Prophet SAWS was distressed about this. Someone told him that they were children of unbelievers on which he replied: “Even children of unbelievers are better than you. Beware! Do not kill children”. When anyone brought the first fruit of the session, he would give it to the youngest child in the assembly. Whenever he came back from journey, he would let the children who met him on the way ride with him. The Holy Prophet SAWS told all the Muslims to pray, to give Zakah, to fast during the month of Ramadan. He said: “Prayer is the key to Paradise”. The Holy Prophet SAWS also participated in many battles. The Holy Prophet SAWS used to retire at the cave of Hira .The Holy Prophet SAWS is the best person in this whole Universe and is the Perfect example for the whole Universe as well. If we follow his every single Sunnah then no one can stop us from entering Jannah. The Holy Prophet SAWS died in 632 AD at the age of 62, and is buried in the apartment of Hadhrat Aisha RA in Madinah.

*This blog is written Hassan Meer (vice-president of board)