💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Why I love the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam:
If you ask me, why do I love him, the Prophet Muhammad May Peace be upon him -
I love him because he cared about us Muslims,
and loving him is a condition.
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If you love Allah, then love the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) --
Allah loved him very much.
He was Allah's Final Messenger, and
The hearts of many did his mercy touch.
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His beautiful character makes me admire him --
His trustworthiness and honesty --
Even before he became Allah's Prophet,
He was known by many disbelievers to be trustworthy.
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I love the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) because
In good manners he set the best example.
I love how he was patient throughout his life,
And how his morals were never skeptical.
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He (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) cared a lot about his nation, thus he taught us
What we should know about our religion.
When given the chance he'd always educate,
Blessing us with advice through his companions.
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As a father and grandfather, the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was kind and tender loving.
His mercy to the poor, widows and orphans --
His good treatment of Allah's servants is too astounding.
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His tolerance, even to non-Muslim Neighbors, is also something to be admired.
His mercy too was further manifest
Through his kind treatment of the slaves he hired.
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As a leader -- he was charismatic,
As a warrior -- marked with strength and bravery,
As a family man -- full of mercy,
And a husband who treated his wives fairly --
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As a friend -- he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was accommodating --
Full of cheer, he brought smiles to people's faces --
Respectful to the old, and kind towards the young --
Mercy was the Prophet Muhammad's basis.
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I love how he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was merciful -- and because
Of his mercy, he always tried to guide.
I love how he struggled to obey Allah,
And how he remained patient all through his life.
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I love how he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was able to do so much --
So many good deeds, despite his simple life --
How he could survive on mere dates and water,
And yet stand for long hours when praying at night.
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I love how he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was so thankful to Allah --
How he was always ready to sacrifice.
I love how his character was dignified --
How he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was strong and gentle at the same time.
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I love the patience of Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam)
-- In worshipping Allah, in fasting, and praying --
His patience in helping Muslims, and in hard times, And how he was merciful and forgiving.
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Because of my love for the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam),
I try to follow him -- and say "you should too"
-- If you truly love Allah, then love Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) --
Let your adherence to his Sunnah prove that your love is true.
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O' Allah, help us obey You, and help us Follow Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) --
in this world and to Jannah/Heaven --
Grant us his companionship in Paradise,
And allow us to drink from Al-Kawthar - his blessed fountain. Ameen.
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📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “None of you will have faith until I am more beloved to him than his children, his father, and all of the people.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 15
Sahih Muslim 44
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I have left you with two matters which will never lead you astray, as long as you hold on to them: The Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) .”
Source: Al-Muwaṭṭa’ 1661
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ibn Abdul Barr
📖 ‘Amr Ibn ‘Awf RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Know that whoever revives a tradition from my Sunnah if it has died out after me, he will have a reward like those who act upon it without diminishing any of their rewards. Whoever innovates a misguided heresy (bid'ah) not pleasing to Allah and His Messenger, he will have a sin like those who act upon it without diminishing any of the people’s burdens."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2677
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Al-‘Irbad ibn Sariyah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam prayed with us one day. Then, he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam faced us and delivered an eloquent sermon that brought tears to our eyes and by it shook our hearts. It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, it is as if this is a farewell address. What do you instruct for us?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I advise you to fear Allah, listen, and obey, even if an Abyssinian slave is put in charge of you. Whoever lives after me will see many conflicts. You must adhere to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the righteous, guided successors. Hold firmly to it as if biting with your molar teeth. Beware of (bid'ah) newly invented matters, for every newly invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is misguidance.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4607
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut