The status of muhammad salla Allaho alaihi wa sallam in the Holy Qur"aan

[OmAbdullah]

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

The status of Muhammad salla Allaho alaihi wa sallam in the Holy Qur”aan

Hadhrat Muhammad salla Allaho alaihi wa sallam is the Final of the Prophets and Final of the Messengers.
Allah Almighty said in surah Al Ahzaab verse 40:
Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and Final of the prophets. And ever is Allah , of all things, Knowing.

Hadeeth Shareef

The Prophet (Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon him) said: “Laa nabiyya ba’di”

Translation: “There is no prophet after me”.

Allah Almighty and angels send salaat on him.

Allah Almighty said in Surah Al Ahzaab verse 56:

Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.

In this verse Allah also ordered the believers to send blessings and salutation on him. Therefore it is obligation on us (Muslims) that whenever we hear this verse 56 of the surah Al Ahzaab, we must ask for the blessings of Allah and salutation on him salla Allaho alaihi wa sallam.

According to a hadeeth shareef, whenever we hear the name of Muhammad salla Allaho alaihi wa sallam, we must ask Allah to send blessings and salutation on him otherwise on the Day of Judgment we will not be able to see him although his face will be shining…… (I forgot the rest of the hadeeth).
May Allah make us from those who are very close to him and see his shining face on the Day of Judgment, aameen.

 

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The Prophet (Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon him) said: “Laa nabiyya ba’di”

Can I get the source of this hadith. Thanks.

In this verse Allah also ordered the believers to send blessings and salutation on him. Therefore it is obligation on us (Muslims) that whenever we hear this verse 56 of the surah Al Ahzaab, we must ask for the blessings of Allah and salutation on him salla Allaho alaihi wa sallam.

God bless Mohammad and the family of Mohammad just as you blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim indeed you are Praiseworthy Majestic.

I think he taught us to include his family too, so we must bless him and his family, whenever we bless him.

 

[Signor]

Can I get the source of this hadith. Thanks.

Here is the complete Arabic version:

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And the translation is

Thawban said, "The Prophet said, 'There will be 30 liars among my Ummah.Each one will claim that he is a prophet; but I am the last of the Prophets (Seal of the Prophets), and there will be no Prophet after me.'" (Ahmad.)


Sis nbegum,Whenever you post Hadith or Quranic verses,post them with reference.

 

[OmAbdullah]

The character of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم was at the highest level of excellence! Allah Almighty said in the verses 3 and 4 of surah Al-Qalam:

3. And verily, for you (O Muhammad SAW) will be an endless reward.
4. And verily, you (O Muhammad SAW) are on an exalted standard of character.

The other translation of verse 4 is:
4. And most surely you conform (yourself) to sublime morality.

The verse 3 confirms for Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم an endless reward from Allah Almighty.

To prove that we love Allah سبحانه و تعالىwe must obey Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم . Read the translation of verses 31 and 32 of surah Aali- Imran:

31. Say (O Muhammad SAW to mankind): "If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

32. Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger": But if they turn back, Allah loveth not those who reject Faith.

The verse 31 tells us that to prove our love for Allah, we must follow Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم .

The verse 32 further emphasizes that we have to follow Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم along with obedience to Allah. Anyone who fails to do that will be kafir.

 

[OmAbdullah]

The obedience of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم is the obedience of Allah. Allah Almighty said in the surah Al-Nisaa verse 80:

80. He, who obeys the Messenger (Muhammad SAW), has indeed obeyed Allah, but he who turns away, then we have not sent you (O Muhammad SAW) as a watcher over them.

Anyone who does not accept the decision of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم in his worldly disputes, is not a believer. Allah Almighty said in surah Al-Nisaa verse 65:

65. But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad SAW) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission.

Also we must note in this aayah that we Muslims must accept his صلى الله عليه وسلم judgment with full submission without any resistance against it in our hearts/minds.

 

[OmAbdullah]

The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم is given Maqaam Mahmood i.e. a laudable position both here and in the Hereafter.
Allah Almighty said in the surah Bani Israa’eel ( (بني إسرآئيل verse 79:

79. And in some parts of the night (also) offer the Salat (prayer) with it (i.e. recite the Quran in the prayer), as an additional prayer (Tahajjud optional prayer Nawafil) for you (O Muhammad SAW). It may be that your Lord will raise you to Maqaman Mahmuda (a station of praise and glory, i.e. the highest degree in Paradise!).

The other name of this surah is Al-Is’ra.

In the Hereafter, on the Day of Resurrection, the exaltation of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم to the high position of intercession is also a part of that laudable position.

See The Meaning of The Qur’an volume 2, S.ABUL A’LA MAUDUDI
Surah بنى إسرآئيل verse 79, exp. Note 98.

The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم shall be witness on us on the Day of Accounting.

Allah Almighty said in surah Al-Nisaa verse 41:

41. How (will it be) then, when We bring from each nation a witness and We bring you (O Muhammad SAW) as a witness against these people?

In the commentary of this verse it was mentioned that a companion was reciting this surah to Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , when he reached this verse, the Prophet (Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon him) wept and advised him to stop recitation.

Thus we can imagine the HARDNESS OF THE DAY OF JUDGMENT, AND WE MUST WEEP A LOT AND TAKE HEED.

 

[Muslim75]

The first time Jibril (peace on him) came to Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), he told Muhammad: "read". He told him that 3 times. Muhammad does not know how to read.

Surah 9 starts without the Name of Allah. It starts without Bismillah Rahman Rahim. It ends with two verses in praise of Muhammad.

The status of Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) in the Qur'an is clear and obvious.

 

[OmAbdullah]

The Messenger Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم will be a witness on us as Allah سبحانه وتعالى said in the verse 143 of surah Al-Baqarah:

143. Thus We have appointed you a middle nation, that ye may be witnesses against mankind, and that the messenger may be a witness against you. And We appointed the qiblah which ye formerly observed only that We might know him who followeth the messenger, from him who turneth on his heels. In truth it was a hard (test) save for those whom Allah guided. But it was not Allah's purpose that your faith should be in vain, for Allah is Full of Pity, Merciful toward mankind.

According to this verse we (Muslims ) are the Ummati wasat. The word wasat has wast meaning. Here from the verse it is clear that we are a middle nation between the Prophet (Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon him) and the nations/people around us. The Prophet (Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon him) conveyed the message of Allah to us in the form of the Holy Quraan and his Sunnah. So he will be a witness to Allah on the Day of Judgment that he had conveyed the message to us. Then it became our duty to convey the same message to all people. If we do the duty then we will be witnesses on the people to whom we conveyed the message. In case our Muslims fail to do the duty ( because of their deep involvement in the worldly enjoyment) then they will be questioned and justice will be done against them.

Please remember that people will be taken to Hell due to Allah’s Justice, while God- fearing Muslims will be entered Paradise due to Allah’s Mercy.

We are ordered to convey the message even if we know a single ayah of the Holy Quraan. May Allah protect us from disgrace on that very hard Day. Aameen. May Allah enable us all to understand the Holy Quraan and Sunnah, to practice it and to convey it to all people as much as we can, to the best of our efforts, aameen.

 

[OmAbdullah]

The Messenger Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم will be a witness on us as Allah سبحانه وتعالى said in the verse 41of surah Al-Nisaa:

41. So how [will it be] when We bring from every nation a witness and we bring you, [O Muhammad] against these [people] as a witness?

In the commentary of this verse BY S. ABUL A'LA MAUDUDI it was mentioned that a companion was reciting this surah to Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , when he reached this verse, the Prophet (Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon him) wept and advised him to stop recitation.
Thus we can imagine the HARDNESS OF THE DAY OF JUDGMENT, AND WE MUST WEEP A LOT AND TAKE HEED.
Also we can imagine the love of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
for his Ummah.

Please remember that people will be taken to Hell due to Allah’s Justice, while God- fearing Muslims will be entered Paradise due to Allah’s Mercy.

 

[OmAbdullah]

The first time Jibril (peace on him) came to Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), he told Muhammad: "read". He told him that 3 times. Muhammad does not know how to read.

Surah 9 starts without the Name of Allah. It starts without Bismillah Rahman Rahim. It ends with two verses in praise of Muhammad.

The status of Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) in the Qur'an is clear and obvious.

Salaam,

1. Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم was illiterate in the beginning and couldn't read but then Allah gave him tremendous knowledge and it was he who taught all of the companions.

2. The 9th surah ( التوبة) doesn't have Bismillahi-r- Rahmani-r- Rahim because Allah didn't reveal it in the beginning of surah Al-Tawbah. The reason for that was because Allah started this surah with the announcement of breaking the treaty of peace with those idolaters who were not acting upon the treaty. So Allah informed them that the peace treaty from Allah and Allah's Messenger also ended. As بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم has the names of Allah which show Allah's mercy, therefore it was not mentioned in the beginning of this surah (Al-Tawbah)

3. What is the praise of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم in the last 2 verses. In the first verse of these Allah informed us about Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم 's love for his Ummah. In the last verse Allah told him a du'aa in case the people turn away from him. Here is the translation of the last 2 verses of surah Al- Tawbah:

Certainly, a Messenger has come to you from among you. He grieves at your (spiritual) loss, he is exceedingly anxious for your (true) success, he is gentle and compassionate for the believers; now if they turn away from you, say to them (O Prophet) "Allah is sufficient for me, there is no God but HE, in HIM have I put my trust, HE is The Lord of The Great Thrown."

surah Al-Tawbah verses 128, 129.

 

[Muslim75]

Salaam,

1. Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم was illiterate in the beginning and couldn't read but then Allah gave him tremendous knowledge and it was he who taught all of the companions.

2. The 9th surah ( التوبة) doesn't have Bismillahi-r- Rahmani-r- Rahim because Allah didn't reveal it in the beginning of surah Al-Tawbah. The reason for that was because Allah started this surah with the announcement of breaking the treaty of peace with those idolaters who were not acting upon the treaty. So Allah informed them that the peace treaty from Allah and Allah's Messenger also ended. As بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم has the names of Allah which show Allah's mercy, therefore it was not mentioned in the beginning of this surah (Al-Tawbah)

3. What is the praise of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم in the last 2 verses. In the first verse of these Allah informed us about Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم 's love for his Ummah. In the last verse Allah told him a du'aa in case the people turn away from him. Here is the translation of the last 2 verses of surah Al- Tawbah:

Certainly, a Messenger has come to you from among you. He grieves at your (spiritual) loss, he is exceedingly anxious for your (true) success, he is gentle and compassionate for the believers; now if they turn away from you, say to them (O Prophet) "Allah is sufficient for me, there is no God but HE, in HIM have I put my trust, HE is The Lord of The Great Thrown."

surah Al-Tawbah verses 128, 129.

Do you not find in the Qur'an:

"Said one who had knowledge of the Book: I will bring it to thee within the twinkling of an eye!"

This is not even about the Qur'an, but the Zabur.


Do find in the Qur'an:

"When the Hypocrites come to thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou art indeed the Messenger of Allah." Yea, Allah knoweth that thou art indeed His Messenger, and Allah beareth witness that the Hypocrites are indeed liars."

 

[Insaanah]

Do you not find in the Qur'an:

"Said one who had knowledge of the Book: I will bring it to thee within the twinkling of an eye!"

This is not even about the Qur'an, but the Zabur.


Do find in the Qur'an:

"When the Hypocrites come to thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou art indeed the Messenger of Allah." Yea, Allah knoweth that thou art indeed His Messenger, and Allah beareth witness that the Hypocrites are indeed liars."

The sister has created this thread about the status of the Prophet :saws:. Pardon my ignorance, but how do the above verses relate to the topic?

 

[OmAbdullah]

The sister has created this thread about the status of the Prophet :saws:. Pardon my ignorance, but how do the above verses relate to the topic?

جزاك الله خيرا كثيرا كثيرا

 

[greenhill]

I'd like to relate a story told to me by a member of a tabliq group who happened to be in a mosque that had a guest speaker. He is of the tribe that turn their backs when at a time of need, rasulullah went to them for the assistance they had promised. Instead they chased him out. Some threw stones. And it drew blood.

Jibrail rushed to his side and told the prophet something like 'if you just say the word, I'll destroy these people ' and the prophet replied 'but I'm sent as a mercy,....'

And then the speaker went on to say- had the prophet then said 'yes, destroy them!' that he (the speaker) would not be there, in that mosque that night. And that the next generation (that turned their backs) became Muslims.. AllahuAkhbar

What a big man..

eace:

 

[OmAbdullah]

The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم shall be witness on our Muslim Ummah as Allah Almighty said in the surah Al- Muzzammil verses 15 to 17:

15. Verily, We have sent to you (O men) a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) to be a witness over you, as We did send a Messenger [Musa (Moses)] to Fir'aun (Pharaoh).

16. But Fir'aun (Pharaoh) disobeyed the Messenger [Musa (Moses)], so We seized him with a severe punishment.

17. Then how can you fear, if you disbelieve, a Day that will make the children white- haired?

Another translation of the verse 17 is:

17. How, then, will you guard yourselves, if you disbelieve, on the day which shall make children grey-headed?

In this verse Allah Almighty addressed the people ( us all ) and gave us a very strict warning by reminding us the case of Pharaoh. Allah Almighty had sent to him the Prophet Musa (Moses ) عليه السلام and he (Pharaoh) denied and rejected the Prophet Musa عليه السلام, the result was that Allah Almighty drowned him and his army in the river/ocean in front of Musa عليه السلام and the children of Isra’eel.

Pharaoh was a king who was very cruel to the Muslims of that time. Allah preserved his body as well as the bodies of his chiefs and his army to be a source of lesson to mankind in future.

So in these verses is a very special lesson for the Pharaoh-like chiefs. Although all man-kind ( including males and females ) are warned but especially men because in Islam man is the ruler of his family in general, and he is the ruler of a country in particular.

 

[Muslim75]

The first time Jibril (peace on him) came to Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), he told Muhammad: "read". He told him that 3 times. Muhammad does not know how to read.

Surah 9 starts without the Name of Allah. It starts without Bismillah Rahman Rahim. It ends with two verses in praise of Muhammad.

The status of Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) in the Qur'an is clear and obvious.

I will add that:

The Qur'an said about Musa (peace on him): "By no means canst thou see me" (Surah 7, V 143)

But the Qur'an says about Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family):

"And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer" (Surah 53, V 9) and

"(His) sight never swerved, nor did it go wrong" (Surah 53, V 17)

So seeing Allah Azza Wa Jall is possible for Muhammad (peace be upon him and family). He has a most special holy status before Allah.

 

[Insaanah]

I will add that:

The Qur'an said about Musa (peace on him): "By no means canst thou see me" (Surah 7, V 143)

But the Qur'an says about Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family):

"And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer" (Surah 53, V 9) and

"(His) sight never swerved, nor did it go wrong" (Surah 53, V 17)

So seeing Allah Azza Wa Jall is possible for Muhammad (peace be upon him and family). He has a most special holy status before Allah.

Did Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) See Allah?

Some Muslims have felt that an exception was made in the case of the last of the Prophets, Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) whom Allah caused to travel up through the heavens and go even beyond the point where angels were allowed to go. But when his wife, 'Aisha [radhiallahu anha (RA)], was asked by Masrouq, if Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) had seen his Lord, she replied, "My hair is standing on end because of what you have asked! Whoever tells you that Muhammad saw his Lord has lied!" (Sahih Muslim 337 and 339)

And when Abu Dharr asked the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) if he saw his Lord, the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) replied, "There was only light, how could I see Him." (Sahih Muslim 341) The Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) on another occasion explained the significance of the light and that it was not Allah himself, saying,

"Verily Allah does not sleep nor is it befitting Him to sleep. He is the One Who lowers the scales and raises them. The deeds of the night go up to Him before the deeds of the day and those of the day before those of the night, and His veil is light." (Sahih Muslim 343)

Thus, it can be said with certainty that the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) like the prophets before him, did not see Allah, Most Great and Gracious, in this life.

The meaning of Surah an-Najm

Some people use the following verses in Surah an-Najm to support the claim that Prophet Muhammad :saws: saw Allah:

"When he was on the uppermost horizon. Then he came close and descended. Until he was two bows lengths away or closer. And He revealed to His slave that which He revealed. The he art did not lie about what it saw. Will you argue with him about what he saw? And verily he saw him yet another time. By the lote-tree of the uppermost boundary." (Qur'an 53: 7-14)

They assert that these verses are in reference to the Prophet Muhammad :saws: seeing Allah. However, when Masruq asked the Prophet's wife 'A'ishah (radiyallu anha), about these verses she replied, "I was the first person from this Ummah (Muslim nation) to ask the Messenger of Allah :saws: about that and he replied:

'Verily it was Jibreel (Gabriel), may Allah's peace be on him. I never saw him in the form in which he was created except these two times; I saw him descending from the heavens and the greatness of his size filled all that was between the sky and the earth.'" 'A'ishah radiyallahu anha then said, "Haven't you heard that Allah, the Most High, said,

"Eyes cannot catch Him but He catches all eyes. He is the Subtle, the Aware?" (6:103)

And haven't you heard that Allah said, "Allah will not speak to any man except by inspiration, or from behind a veil, or by sending a messenger [Angel]?" (42:51)
(Sahih Muslim)

Accordingly, the verses from Surah an-Najm, when considered in the light of the Prophet's own explanation, do not in any way support the mistaken belief that Prophet Muhammad :saws: saw Allah.

Source: The Fundamentals of Tawheed by Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

See also here: http://islamqa.info/en/12423 which discusses the narration attributed to ibn Abbaas radiayallahu anhu

 

[OmAbdullah]

Did Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) See Allah?

Some Muslims have felt that an exception was made in the case of the last of the Prophets, Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) whom Allah caused to travel up through the heavens and go even beyond the point where angels were allowed to go. But when his wife, 'Aisha [radhiallahu anha (RA)], was asked by Masrouq, if Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) had seen his Lord, she replied, "My hair is standing on end because of what you have asked! Whoever tells you that Muhammad saw his Lord has lied!" (Sahih Muslim 337 and 339)

And when Abu Dharr asked the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) if he saw his Lord, the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) replied, "There was only light, how could I see Him." (Sahih Muslim 341) The Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) on another occasion explained the significance of the light and that it was not Allah himself, saying,

"Verily Allah does not sleep nor is it befitting Him to sleep. He is the One Who lowers the scales and raises them. The deeds of the night go up to Him before the deeds of the day and those of the day before those of the night, and His veil is light." (Sahih Muslim 343)

Thus, it can be said with certainty that the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) like the prophets before him, did not see Allah, Most Great and Gracious, in this life.

The meaning of Surah an-Najm

Some people use the following verses in Surah an-Najm to support the claim that Prophet Muhammad :saws: saw Allah:

"When he was on the uppermost horizon. Then he came close and descended. Until he was two bows lengths away or closer. And He revealed to His slave that which He revealed. The he art did not lie about what it saw. Will you argue with him about what he saw? And verily he saw him yet another time. By the lote-tree of the uppermost boundary." (Qur'an 53: 7-14)

They assert that these verses are in reference to the Prophet Muhammad :saws: seeing Allah. However, when Masruq asked the Prophet's wife 'A'ishah (radiyallu anha), about these verses she replied, "I was the first person from this Ummah (Muslim nation) to ask the Messenger of Allah :saws: about that and he replied:

'Verily it was Jibreel (Gabriel), may Allah's peace be on him. I never saw him in the form in which he was created except these two times; I saw him descending from the heavens and the greatness of his size filled all that was between the sky and the earth.'" 'A'ishah radiyallahu anha then said, "Haven't you heard that Allah, the Most High, said,

"Eyes cannot catch Him but He catches all eyes. He is the Subtle, the Aware?" (6:103)

And haven't you heard that Allah said, "Allah will not speak to any man except by inspiration, or from behind a veil, or by sending a messenger [Angel]?" (42:51)
(Sahih Muslim)

Accordingly, the verses from Surah an-Najm, when considered in the light of the Prophet's own explanation, do not in any way support the mistaken belief that Prophet Muhammad :saws: saw Allah.

Source: The Fundamentals of Tawheed by Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

See also here: http://islamqa.info/en/12423 which discusses the narration attributed to ibn Abbaas radiayallahu anhu

Assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullah

jazaaki- Allaho khaira for this very true statement. None of the Prophets, including Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , saw Allah سبحانه و تعالى in this life. As mentioned in surah Al-Najam, the prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم saw Jibreel عليه السلام twice in his real shape, once at the time of second revelation (it was the verses of surah Al-Muddathir), when Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم was in great fear as he saw a huge thing with many wings sitting on a chair between the heaven and the earth. He صلى الله عليه وسلم went home and asked Khadijah رضي الله عنها to cover him in a blanket. 2nd time was at the occasion of Mairaaj shareef when he صلى الله عليه وسلم saw Jibreel عليه السلام near sidratul muntaha. That was the last place for Jibreel عليه السلام, he couldn't ascend beyond that point. And Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم went up to Allah's Thrown alone. There between Allah Almighty and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was some type of screen. So he couldn't see Allah.

 

[OmAbdullah]

The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم was sufficiently a Giver of glad tidings and a Warner to all mankind till the end of this world.

Allah Almighty said in surah Sabaa verse 28 of the Holy Quraan:

28. And We have not sent you (O Muhammad SAW) except as a giver of glad tidings and a warner to all mankind, but most of men know not.

Once a scholar was discussing with me ( on telephone) about Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, he said that in the whole Quraan Allah didn’t say that Quraan is sufficient for mankind, but Allah said about Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم that he is sufficiently Basheer and Nazheer for mankind.

Then I also became attentive towards this quality and status of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم and did tadabbar (pondering). What I found in the light of the Holy Quraan and Sunnah was that we got 2 THINGS through Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم :

One is the Holy Quraan which is the direct statement of Allah Almighty and second is the explanation and application of the Holy Quraan, this is called his Sunnah.

Although the Holy Quraan is a perfect Divine Book for the guidance of all mankind but without Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم it is not sufficient in the sense that it has such CODES and verses which cannot be understood without the oral and practical explanation given by Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم .

The explanation that was given by him was also from Allah Almighty. All of the ahaadeeth were sent down by Allah to him صلى الله عليه وسلم

 

[OmAbdullah]

I'd like to relate a story told to me by a member of a tabliq group who happened to be in a mosque that had a guest speaker. He is of the tribe that turn their backs when at a time of need, rasulullah went to them for the assistance they had promised. Instead they chased him out. Some threw stones. And it drew blood.

Jibrail rushed to his side and told the prophet something like 'if you just say the word, I'll destroy these people ' and the prophet replied 'but I'm sent as a mercy,....'

And then the speaker went on to say- had the prophet then said 'yes, destroy them!' that he (the speaker) would not be there, in that mosque that night. And that the next generation (that turned their backs) became Muslims.. AllahuAkhbar

What a big man..

eace:

Salaam,

Please give reference for this story.

Who is the big man?