I was going to wait till tomorrow on more point, but felt I must attend to this one now.
As for Mohamed's position in Islam
He never called for people to worship him, never placed himself in an equal not even near Allah, he always acted humble. Matter of fact we are commanded to follow his footsteps in being humble.
However, yes we are commanded to love him so much, u know why? when u love someone so much, usually u immitate him. What does a little girl do, she copies her mother wearing make up and high heals (as she sees her doing while at home of course). what a little boy does? he copies his father sitting on the compueter to work in the evening.
We love him much to copy him and seek his attitude in every possible manner. BUt in no way worship him, take him associate with Allah or even equate him
U know we also respect much all other Prophets and Messengers.
On the issue of Mohamed.
If he wanted to present himself as divine, how would he be admonished in Quran? yes he was I will just give u one example now. I need to go to sleep. but could not leave these points unattended.
:Sûrat ‘Abasa
(He Frowned) LXXX
In the Name of Allâh,
the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
1. <b>(The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم) frowned and turned away.</b>
2. Because there came to him the blind man (i.e. ‘Abdullâh bin Umm-Maktûm, who came to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم while he was preaching to one or some of the Quraish chiefs).
3. And how can you know that he might become pure (from sins)?
4. Or he might receive admonition, and the admonition might profit him?
5. As for him who thinks himself self-sufficient,
6. To him you attend;
7. What does it matter to you if he will not become pure (from disbelief: you are only a Messenger, your duty is to convey the Message of Allâh).
U might make use of this link till Insh a Allah we see the next step.
http://www.islamsms.com/en/modu...article&sid=100
Jush take sometime, read the posts digest them, Insha Allah we are going to walk thru this fine till Allah takes your hand safely to the shore.
Good night......... :smilingfl :learn: