laudable morals and manners, and above all, his total devotion to Allah earned him such unrivalled fame and glory.
From Sūrah al-Isrā’ 17: 79
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HE WHO DISTRIBUTED ON ALLAH’S BEHALF
THE Prophet (peace be upon him) benefitted humanity in many ways by sensitising them to faith, excellent morals and immense knowledge.
Furthermore, he distributed on Allah’s behalf the ‘spoils of war’ and many assignments and opportunities to people which helped them much.
As a true, devout servant of Allah, he always credited Allah for all that he gave, declaring: “As to me, I only distribute. It is Allah alone Who grants all things.”
The above Ḥadīth is yet another testimony to the Prophet’s modesty and truthfulness. He was never after personal glory or grandeur; he attributed his success to Allah.
From Al-Bukhārī Kitāb al-Khums: 2,949
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HE WHO OPENED THE DOORS
THE Qur’ān foretold the Prophet (peace be upon him) about his imminent victory: “(O Prophet), surely We have granted you a clear victory.” (al-Fatḥ 48: 1) It is not, therefore, surprising that he gained victory in all the battles, though he lacked the numbers and resources which his enemies had in plenty. More importantly, he won over the hearts and minds of millions through his excellent conduct and noble words.
Furthermore, he opened the doors for gaining Allah’s mercy, for attaining spiritual development and for grasping and adhering to truth.
From Sūrah al-Fatḥ 48: 1
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THE SEAL OF THE PROPHETS
AT the end of the long series of Allah’s Messengers, the Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him) appeared, and this sealed the institution of Messengership and Prophethood. The Prophet (peace be upon him) made this point absolutely clear that no Messenger will ever appear after him.
From Sūrah al-Aḥzāb 33: 40
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HE WHO WILL RESPOND TO ALLAH’S CALL IN THE HEREAFTER
WHILE describing his role, the Prophet (peace be upon him) clarified:
I will be the first to rise on the Day of Resurrection and all will be gathered after me.
(Al-Bukhārī, Kitāb al-Manāqib)
It is one of the many distinctions enjoyed by the Prophet (peace be upon him), that he will be the first to be brought back to life on the Day of Judgement. He will be, thus, the first to respond to Allah’s call for the grand assembly. All human beings will be assembled after him.
From al-Bukhārī Kitāb al-Manāqib
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HE WHO OBLITERATED UNBELIEF
THE Qur’ān asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) to announce: “Say (O Prophet): ‘The truth has come and falsehood can neither originate nor recreate anything.’” (Saba’ 34: 49) The Qur’ānic assertion came true, thanks to the Prophet’s and his Companions devotion to the cause of faith. In his own lifetime the Prophet (peace be upon him) witnessed the elimination of unbelief from the Arabian peninsula. At a later date, Islam spread to major parts of the world.
In keeping with the Prophet’s mission we should promote faith and eliminate unbelief through preaching and persuasion.
From Sūrah Saba’ 34: 49
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THE CALLER TO TRUTH
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