06-11-2007, 08:25 PM
:bismillah:
:assalam:
ALLAH sent his last and final Messenger, Muhammad (SAAW) as a "Mercy to all creation/existence" (see Quran 21:107) It is dissappointing to say the least that a man of such flawless character is being misunderstood by the world today. The very people to whom He was sent as ALLAH's (SWT) Greatest Mercy, have been misled by scnadle-mongerers into believing blatant lies about Him (SAAW) based on gross misquotations (both textual and contextual). It is for this purpose that I have decided to discuss in short various aspects of his sayings and practices that shed light on the personality of one who is indeed at the "most exalted standard of character" (Quran 68:4) May ALLAH (SWT)'s Greatest Mercy and Blessings be showered on the one who is Allah's Mercy to all existence! Ameen.
Below is a sahih hadith that contains a saying of the Messenger of ALLAH (SWT)
Narrated Abu Huraira (one of the companions of the Prophet (SAAW)):
Allah's Apostle said, <b>"Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good or keep quiet, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not hurt (or insult) his neighbor; and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should entertain his guest generously."</b>
<i>(Bukhari :: Book 8 :: Volume 76 :: Hadith 482)</i>
The social principles laid down in this saying compise an excellent sociological advice. If we stay quiet everytime we feel the urge of passing a negative remark regarding someone, we would end up avoiding the very triggers that spark violence around us. We would stop ourselves from breaking so many hearts and damaging the self-esteem of so many people around us. Psychiatrists would tell us that most anti-social behavior stems from injured self-esteem. What better way is there to protect the self-esteem and confidence of the society than to inculcate a sense of sobre propriety in the individuals who form it? Islam produces thoughtful kind human beings who are wary of any action that has a negative impact on the society around them. That is why such importance is given by the Allah and His Messenger (SAAW) to the rights of the neighbor, as he is (apart from your own family) your most immidiate society. Lastly, The Prophet (SAAW) is simaltaneously reminding us that this is not optional advice. Beware that you will be accountable for your behaviour in your society to ALLAH (SWT) on The Day of Judgement.
:subhanallah:
Indeed, Muhammad (SAAW) is a Mercy to ALL existence! The greatest benefactor humanity has ever known, will ever know, by the Will of ALLAH (SWT). May ALLAH (SWT) allow us to understand the truth, love Him (SAAW), respect Him (SAAW) and obey him unconditionally.
:assalam: May the Peace and Blessings of ALLAH (SWT) be upon us all. Ameen!