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al-Izaaree · **Re: Sharh al-Aqeedatu-Tahaawiyya -** 02-19-2006

asalamu alaikum

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28. We believe in all of it (meaning the previously mentioned beliefs) and are certain in everything that comes from it.
The Explanation:
We believe and affirm everything that has come before and we have conviction in it and it is well established within ourselves with certainty.
29. And that Muhammad صلىالله عليه وسلم is Allah’s chosen slave and His elected Prophet and His Messenger with whom He is well-pleased.
The Explanation:
Muhammadصلىالله عليه وسلم, and it is the most well-known of his honorable and noble names and that is to show the many honorable characteristics contained in the name, which means one who is praiseworthy. He is Muhammad ibn ‘Abdillah ibn ‘Abdil-Muttalib ibn Hashim from the tribe of Quraish, the central tribe of Arab genealogy, and from them are the noblest descendents, and its nobility is extensive and servitude is the most noble station of mankind as Allah says;
Glorified (and Exalted) be He (Allah) Who took His slave for a journey…[17:1]
And Allah says;
And if you are in doubt concerning that which We have sent down (i.e. the Qur'an) to Our slave [2:23]
And Allah says;
When the slave of Allah (Muhammad صلىالله عليه وسلم) stood up invoking (his Lord Allah) in prayer to Him they (the jinns) just made round him a dense crowd as if sticking one over the other [72:19]
And Indeed Allah chose him from the best of his creation and favored and preferred him over all of His creatures. He is the Messenger with whom Allah is well pleased to be the conclusion of the Messengers and He revealed to him the most noble and important of His books.
30.And Indeed he is the conclusion of the Prophets, the Imam of the righteous and leader of the Messengers and the beloved of the Lord of Creation, صلىالله عليه وسلم- May Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon him
The Explanation:
Indeed, Muhammadصلىالله عليه وسلمis the conclusion and seal of the Prophets as shown in the statement of Allah, Most High;
Muhammad (صلىالله عليه وسلم) is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last (end) of the Prophets. [33:40]
And He is the one who feared and revered Allah more than anyone as He صلىالله عليه وسلمsaid ;
“Indeed I am the most fearful concerning Allah and the most knowledgeable of His prohibitions than any of you.” [Bukhari]
and He صلىالله عليه وسلم has said in another narration;
“Indeed, I have more taqwa of Allah and I am the most knowledgeable of His prohibitions.” [Bukhari]
May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him.
And He صلىالله عليه وسلم is the Leader of the Messengers as he صلىالله عليه وسلم said;
“I am the leader of the children of Adam and I say this without boasting.” [Ahmad]
And He صلىالله عليه وسلم is the most honorable of creation and the beloved of the Lord of the Creation, Glorified and Exalted. And Allah has chosen him, befriended him, and protected him as he صلىالله عليه وسلم said;
“Indeed Allah has taken me as a friend as He took Ibrahim as a friend.”
31. And Every claim to Nubuwwah (Prophethood) after him صلىالله عليه وسلمis falsehood and the following of desires.The Explanation:
And every claim to Prophethood after him صلىالله عليه وسلم is false, misguidance, deviation, and desires. So whoever claims Prophethood after Muhammad صلىالله عليه وسلم for himself or for anyone else is a disbeliever. And whoever believes their claim is a disbeliever. So the believer believes that there is no prophet after Muhammad صلىالله عليه وسلم and that anyone who makes this claim is a liar.
32. And He صلىالله عليه وسلم has been sent to mankind and the jinn with the truth and the guidance, with the light and illumination.The Explanation:
Indeed the Prophet صلىالله عليه وسلم is the most important and greatest of the messengers and his message is for both all of mankind and the jinn. For every messenger before him was sent to their own people exclusively but he صلىالله عليه وسلم was sent to all of mankind and to all of the jinn as in the statement of Allah, Most High;
And We have sent you (O Muhammad صلىالله عليه وسلم) not but as a mercy for the 'Alameen (mankind, jinns and all that exists). [21:107]
And the statement of the Prophet صلىالله عليه وسلم ;
“The Prophets before me were sent to their peoples only but I have been sent to all of mankind.” [Bukhari]
And indeed, Allah sent him with the truth and the guidance as in His statement;
He it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad صلىالله عليه وسلم) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islamic Monotheism) to make it victorious over all (other) religions even though the Mushrikoon (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, and disbelievers) hate it. [61:9]
And he has been sent with the light and the guidance to the correct path as in the statement of Allah, Most High;
Indeed, there has come to you from Allah a light (Prophet Muhammad صلىالله عليه وسلم) and a plain Book (this Qur'an). [5:15]
So the Qur’an is illumination and the guidance and it is light and a healing for what is in the hearts.
Synopsis:
The Prophetصلىالله عليه وسلم is the chosen prophet of Allah Who sent him to both mankind and the jinn with guidance and the religion of truth and he صلىالله عليه وسلم is the conclusion of the prophets so there will be no prophet after him صلىالله عليه وسلم.
Discussion:
Was the Prophet صلىالله عليه وسلم sent to all of creation (both mankind and jinn) or was he only sent to his people?
What is the ruling on the one who claims Prophethood for himself or for others?