OUR BLESSED PROPHET

 Allah the Almighty made His Prophet both as the ‘envelope’ and the ‘letter’. Our Blessed Prophet ﷺ is like the envelope of a letter that contains the truths which deliver servants to divine wisdom. Those able to open the envelope and read the letter, can reap shares of divine secrets, wisdoms and truth. Again, according what has been said by the wise, the reason for the existence of all beings, is the divine love for the Muhammadan Light, which is the spiritual reality of the Prophet ﷺ. The entire universe has been created in honour of the Muhammadan Light and as its ‘letter’. A fine jewel is first placed on cotton, then preserved inside a precious box. The entire value of the box comes from the jewel it holds. And that is precisely how our Blessed Prophet ﷺ is the ‘letter’ of the ‘envelope’ that is the universe. The reason for existence of all beings is the love of Muhammad. The entire universe has been dedicated to our Prophet ﷺ, the Light of Being.

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Rumi said: “Both worlds were created for one heart. Think carefully of the meaning of the expression, ‘If it were not for you, I would not have created the universe’!
“Come, o heart! The real festival is reunion with Prophet Muhammad. The light of the universe comes from the beauty of that sacred being.”

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Yunus Emre said:

The pride of the universe, the leader of Prophets,
Greet him with love and your sins shall melt
God praised, created him; loved and called him Friend,
Every flower on earth is Muhammad’s sweat

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Allah the Almighty has displayed the model of ‘the perfect human’ which He desires through Islam, in the person of our Prophet ﷺ. He is a mercy to all the worlds, and a modal for all Muslims.

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Allah the Almighty sent His Beloved Prophet ﷺ to mankind as an ‘uswatulhasana’, the best example. It is for that reason that the Almighty made the Prophet ﷺ begin his life at the most vulnerable level of society as an ‘orphan’, and then progressed him through all stages of life and ultimately carried him to the highest echelon of ‘Prophet’ and then the leader of a huge area. It is so that regardless of which position he may occupy in society, every person can take an example from the conduct of the Prophet ﷺ that relates to him, and realise these in accordance with his predispositions and capabilities.

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Our Prophet’s r sole teacher was Allah the Almighty. He never took any lessons from a human. Yet, he represents the peak of every single science today, from psychology and pedagogy to social anthropology and others that are concerned with the human being and analyse the soul. No psychological illnesses nor economic or social crises ever existed in the blissful society he raised.

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The skill of every artist shows in their work. Hence, the greatest pedagogue mankind has ever seen is the Prophet Muhammad r, who managed to raise a generation of enlightened companions from a society of ignorance. Across his twenty-three-year Prophethood, he nurtured the society of the ‘Age of Bliss’, which will set an example for entire humanity until the day of judgment. The spiritual training that enabled the companions to build a civilisation of virtues, is the inevitable outcome of natural Prophetic education. Which pedagogue or psychologist could possibly achieve that today?

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The Prophet Muhammad  lit up the darkness of tyranny like a Prophetic sun. He, once again, reminded humans of their humanity. He healed consciences that had forgotten mercy. He softened rock-hard hearts that, amid the cries of their mothers, callously carried away daughters to be buried alive. He brought to life hearts that had turned into barren deserts, and rejuvenated them with the winds of mercy. Those who wanted to kill him, revived through him. Those who fostered enmity against him and Islam, found life in him.

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Just as an adept gardener, in time, transforms many weeds and bushes into flower gardens through sheer effort, the arrival of our Prophet Muhammad r transformed deserts that had become pools of blood into a tranquil oasis. His smile revived many an arid heart, and adorned it with flowers of mercy. Hearts that had turned to coal in the pits of disbelief and denial, became shiny diamonds through his teachings and guidance. Many exemplary people sprung forth who will continue to show mankind the way until the final hour, much like the stars in the sky.

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Many non-Muslim philosophers, historians and statesmen have had to confess the magnificence of the justice and peace that the Prophet Muhammad r brought to the world. One of them, French historian Lamartine says: “If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astounding results are the three criteria of human genius, who could dare to compare any great man in modern history with Prophet Muhammad? The most famous men created arms, laws and empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material powers, which often crumbled away before their eyes. This man moved not only armies, legislation, empires, peoples and dynasties, but millions of men in one-third of the then-inhabited world.”

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British writer Thomas Carlyle said: “No emperor wearing a crown has received as much love and respect as Prophet Muhammad who wore a mantle he had patched himself.”

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Philosopher Lafayette, who was among the ideological architects of the bloody 1789 French Revolution, studied all the legal systems before the publication of the famous Human Rights Declaration. But upon seeing the superiority of Islamic law, he could not help but say: “Muhammad! No one has never again reached the level you reached in realising justice!”

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German intellectual and poet Goethe (who many believe did actually become a Muslim) dedicated the following lines to our Noble Prophet ﷺ: “You are a majestic mountain spring! From whom everyone imbibes You take your brothers under your wings Away from the sands of scorching desert, And take them beyond the hills to the eternal seas” Thus, even fair and honest non-Muslims have acknowledged the Prophet’s virtue and eminence deep in their hearts.

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Just as the Prophet Muhammad r served as a means to reform an unruly society of ignorance in the past and transformed it into a society of bliss, it is again his breath of mercy that will save and bring peace to humanity today. His rejuvenating standards are the prescription not just for his age, but for all ages and generations to come until the day of judgment.

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Until our Prophet ﷺ dawns upon the spirit of humankind like a sun, no light can be thrown on the darkness into which the modern age of ignorance had descended with a tyranny and injustice that only grows by the day. Until hearts are cleansed with the fountain of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, it is impossible to wash away the soot of the hellfire raging through disbelief and immorality, and escape its spiritual crises.

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The Noble Qur’an states: “Allah showed great kindness to the believers when He sent a Messenger to them from among themselves to recite His signs to them and purify them and teach them the Book and the Wisdom.” (Al-i Imran, 3:164)

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Our Blessed Prophet ﷺ is our greatest treasure. Even if we had all the wealth of the world, what good would it be if we did not know Allah’s Messenger? Both the earth and our lives on it are bound to end. On the other hand, the peace and happiness of knowing the him and following him genuinely with our hearts is eternal.

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At every moment of our lives, we must cherish the privilege of being part of the nation of our Prophet ﷺ, whose heart was filled with mercy and compassion for us. We must not get drowned in the seeming importance of passing worries and concerns. We must think: Can there ever be a greater gift, a more lavish wealth and more glorious kingdom than being part of the Prophet’s nation? Can there possibly be a greater honour and privilege for a heart than to be attached to him?

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Being a part of the nation of the Noble Messenger r from around 124,000 other Prophets, is a tremendous gift we have received free of charge. How aware are we of this blessing? At what level is our effort to show our gratitude for this enormous gift? To show proper gratitude, it is vital that we obey him throughout our entire lives, and strive to become worthy members of his nation.

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In referring to him, we must use honorary and loving titles such as ‘the Messenger of Allah’, ‘the Prophet’, ‘Allah’s Beloved’, ‘the Pride of the Universe’ and ‘the Nobel Prophet’. And every time we hear his name, we must ask Allah to bless him and grant him peace.

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Our Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever forgets to ask for blessing me will lose his way to paradise.” (Ibn Majah, Iqamah, 25) “A miser is he who when my name is mentioned right beside him, does not ask for blessing and peace to be upon me.” (Tirmidhi, Dawaat, 100)

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Our Prophet ﷺ said: “A person who does not ask for blessing and peace on me despite hearing my name mentioned, is not of me. Allah! Maintain relations with he who maintains relations with me. And break off relations with he, who breaks off relations with me.” (Daylami, al-Firdaws, III, 634)

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Umar  said: “A prayer is suspended between the heavens and Earth, and is not raised until the prayer on the prophet is made.” (Tirmidhi, Witr, 21)

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Abu Bakr  said: “Asking for peace and blessings on the Prophet destroys sins quicker than water puts out fire. Sending him greetings with love and sincerity is more virtuous than freeing many slaves. Loving the Messenger of Allah is better than abstinence, selfstruggle, and even swinging a sword in the way of Allah.” (Baghdadi, Tarikhu Baghdad, VII, 161) Of course, this is only on the condition that the Prophet ﷺ is taken as an example and followed in every aspect of life from faith and worship to social interactions and morals. Only hearts that achieve this can reach the splendid rewards of loving the Prophet ﷺ, and of sending him greetings and salutations.

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Greeting any other person annuls ritual prayer. Yet, far from annulling it, greeting the Prophet ﷺ whilst sitting during the prayer perfects it.

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Regardless of who they may be, those who do not show due respect to the Prophet ﷺ are ignorant and foolish. (See, Al-Hujurat, 49:4)

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A believer must always accept the Qur’an and Sunnah as the standard, and take the following verse as a principle of life to avoid falling into the ignorance and effrontery of giving precedence to personal views and opinions ahead of the Qur’an and Sunnah: “You who believe! do not put yourselves forward in front of Allah and His Messenger; and have taqwa of Allah. Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” (Al-Hujurat, 49:1)

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The rules of etiquette which the Qur’an cites such as “not putting oneself forward in front of Allah and the Messenger” and “not raising one’s voice above the Prophet’s”, also teach us precisely how to follow our Prophet ﷺ. When there is a Prophetic ruling on a given matter, a Muslim must never prefer his own personal opinion. Even if may be at odds to his own personal desires or interests, he must still follow the command of Allah and His Messenger, knowing full well that they always contain a mercy, wisdom and abundance.

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For a life that attracts the pleasure of Allah Y, we must refrain from interpreting our religion according to our whims, accepting what suits us and abandoning what does not. We must avoid distorting our understanding of Islam from our own illusions and desires.

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Islam is not something we can pick and choose from according to what our selves desire. Islam is a whole. No one can be a believer unless he accepts and affirms it in its entirety. Faith is indivisible; it cannot be split up into parts. It functions only as a whole. In terms of the outcome awaiting a person, there is no difference between rejecting the entire Qur’an and denying just a single part of it. Both nullify a person’s faith.

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Allah states: “You who believe! Respond to Allah and to His Messenger when he calls you to what will bring you to life.” (Al-Anfal, 8:24) “Whatever the Messenger gives you should accept and whatever he forbids you should forgo.” (Al-Hashr, 59:7) “You who believe! obey Allah and obey the Messenger. Do not make your actions of no worth.” (Muhammed, 47:33)

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The Prophet ﷺ never spoke out of desire. He was only the translator of divine revelation.

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Without ever feeling the need to question the Prophet’s commands within the narrow confines of reason, the companions would immediately put them into effect, regardless of whether they knew their underlying wisdom or not. After all, the Prophet ﷺ was receiving instructions from his Lord, the creator of reason. From this perspective, following the Messenger the most reasonable of all humans, is the most rational way for man whose own mind is afflicted with many delusions and fantasies. As Yusuf Khas Hajib said: “The words of a smart man are eyes for the mindless.”

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When man acts with the assumptions and guesswork of his own deficient mind, he can be dragged into errors thinking he is doing the right thing. It is therefore essential never to put oneself before Allah Y and His Messenger r; in other words, never say “I think” when the rulings of the Qur’an and Sunnah are clear.

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The late Necip Fazil beautifully delivers the kind of loving submission we must all show to Allah Y and His Messenger r: Never say I have an eye, reason and opinion; kill them all What appears as desert to you is a lake, if he says so

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Reason has value only within the content of the Qur’an and Sunnah. On the importance of casting all the doubts and questions of the mind aside, and binding the heart to Allah Y and His Messenger r, Rumi said: “While successful in our worldly affairs, reason, by its nature, proves deficient in reaching wisdom and divine secrets, in other words, Marifa. This sublime journey needs a vehicle. And that vehicle is the heart; it is ecstasy, passion and rapture. So, sacrifice reason to ‘the Chosen’.”

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The companions and saints have obeyed our Prophet’s every word and command with loving submission. We also need to follow their example in avoiding one of the biggest illnesses of our time, which is ‘neglecting Sunnah’.

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Approaching the ‘Muhammadan Truth’ is not the work of reason. It is a matter of the heart and submission. Our mental grasp of the ‘Muhammadan Truth’ is no different to a child trying to grasp metaphysical events.

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The daughter of Seljuk sultan, wife of the vizier and disciple of Rumi , Gurju Khatun once commissioned the famous palace painter and muralist Aynu’d-Dawlah, who originally was Greek, to paint a portrait of Rumi . The painter appeared before Rumi and explained the request. Rumi looked at him with a smile and said: “Go ahead, if you can do it, that is!” The painter began to draw his portrait. But every time, he realised that the face in front of him assumed a different expression that had nothing to do with what he was painting, which forced him to start anew. While trying to draw a portrait of Rumi, he ended up going through twenty leaves. In the end, he was forced to admit his incapacity, and abort the project. He then put the pen and paper aside, and grabbed hold of Rumi’s hand, as the talented painter’s art had just disappeared within the lines of the Shaykh’s face. According to tradition, the experience awakened the painter’s heart and sent him into deep thoughts on a journey towards the spiritual worlds. Eventually, he began to envisage the image of the Prophet ﷺ through the window that had opened up in his heart, and his tongue spilled the words: “If such is the saint of this religion, imagine how its Prophet is?”

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To people asking him to describe the Messenger of Allah r, Khalid Ibn Walid t would say: “The person sent reflects the majesty of the sender!” In other words, since the sender is the Lord of all the worlds, just imagine the status of the Messenger He has sent!

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Each person’s understanding is determined by the makeup of their heart. The vision of the eyes also depends on the heart. It is really the heart that sees. The eyes are like the glasses. For example, when Abu Bakr t looked at the Prophet ﷺ, upon that shiny mirror, he saw a monument of virtue in the form of a man. He gazed at the love, honesty and character of his own inner realm. He became such a great lover of the Prophet ﷺ that he exclaimed, “May my own life, wealth and everything I have be sacrificed in your way, Messenger of Allah!”. He missed him even when by his side, and he could never get enough of gazing at his beautiful face. In contrast, the heart of Abu Jahl had become tarred with disbelief and ignorance. Hence, when he looked at the Messenger he could not see beyond his own inner grudge, darkness and gloom. He got dragged into a terrible hatred, and became a sworn enemy. But in the end, like so many examples in our times, he managed to do no more than turn his own fate into an endless episode of torment.

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The Blessed Prophet ﷺ said: “Except for the rebellious among the jinn and mankind, everything between the heavens and Earth knows that I am the Messenger of Allah.” (Ahmad, III, 310) Unless they are blind, eyes can most certainly see him. Unless they are jaded, they can find no fault in him. In other words, those who try to ascribe faults to him really do nothing more than expose their own faults. Far from besmirching him, mankind ought to think of how to properly thank the Prophet ﷺ. A heart that is not filled with gratitude towards him, knowing how much he struggled from his birth to his death for the salvation and guidance of humanity, is not much of a heart at all.

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The Prophet ﷺ is the only person in history whose entire life has been documented to the smallest detail. All books of the Islamic tradition have been written with the aim of explaining one book and one person. That book is the word of Allah Y, the Quran, while the person is His Beloved Prophet ﷺ.

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One wonders just how much all the biographies of the Prophet ﷺ combined, can really explain the sublime reality of the last Messenger with mere ink and paper. We cannot fully grasp his lofty and unique rank with our limited minds. In fact, it is due to the insufficiency of human understanding on this matter that Allah the Almighty personally presents and honours him.

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Getting to know the Prophet ﷺ is not simply a chronological reading activity. People who know him the most are those whose lives most closely resemble his. Likewise, people who most intimately know the Prophet ﷺ are those able to practice his Sunnah with a righteous sensitivity, and who, with hearts bursting with love and longing, act as a moon to his sun of mercy.

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People who have the best understanding of the Prophet life are those whose lives most resemble it. People who know the Messenger of Allah r the best are those who meticulously live out his Sunnah.

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A true study of the Prophet’s r biography allows for the love of Allah and His Messenger to make its way into our hearts and activates our aspiration to follow the Sunnah, just like the companions.

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We get to know our Blessed Prophet ﷺ not so much by reading him on written lines but reading him through the heart. The most beautiful study of the Prophet’s biography takes place in the inspired hearts of righteous scholars and masters who embody the Prophetic morals.

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While it is important to know the Prophet ﷺ through his words, actions and conduct, it is also vital to become familiar with his sensitivities of the heart. This means becoming familiar with:
✓ His unwavering preference for the afterlife,
✓ His abstinence and asceticism,
✓ His sincerity and piety,
✓ His perfection in action, and consciousness of being under the Almighty’s watch,
✓ His state of focus during worship,
✓ His awe, self-denial and deep contemplation in the face of the manifestations of divine power and glory,
✓ His exceptional politeness, elegance, etiquette and modesty in social interactions,
✓ His vast mercy and compassion for all creatures,
✓ His matchless generosity, sacrifice and selflessness, and every other one of his exemplary qualities. It is impossible to get to know our Prophet ﷺ by restricting ourselves to the narrow confines of written lines. We may only know him by leading lives in the direction of his Sunnah.

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Allah the Almighty states: “A Messenger has come to you from among yourselves. Your suffering is distressing to him; he is deeply concerned for you; he is gentle and merciful to the believers.” (Al-Tawbah, 9:128)

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From among all Prophets, it was in the Messenger r that the Almighty manifested the pinnacle of mercy and compassion and that Prophet of Mercy himself said: “Beware! I am means for your security whilst I am alive. And when I die, I shall exclaim in my grave, ‘O Lord! My nation, my nation…’ until the first horn is blown for judgment.” (Ali al-Muttaqi, Kanzu’l-Ummal, v. 14, p. 414) It appears that our Prophet ﷺ is still with us, his nation. But who are we with?

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Our Prophet’s r greatest worry was the peace and eternal salvation of his nation. It is a duty of loyalty for every believer, honoured to be part of his nation, to return the love our Prophet ﷺ had in his heart, not just during his lifetime but also now in the eternal realm.

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Even during his final breaths, the Blessed Prophet ﷺ had forgotten about his own pain, and was instead anxious for the eternal salvation of his nation. At his moment of passage, he kept advising, “Be careful about the prayer! Be careful about the rights of those you protect! And fear Allah regarding them!” until he lost his voice. And in doing so, he instilled in us the need to sustain our efforts in a way that increases all the way until our very last breath.

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The Prophet ﷺ is utterly merciful and compassionate towards his nation. But how much do we love him, and exhibit his mercy and compassion? When our Prophet’s heart pounded for his nation, how sensitive are we for deprived and persecuted Muslims? In homage of his beautiful conduct, how much are we able to represent the smile, politeness and elegance of Islam? How much are we really striving to convey Islam with our hearts and souls to people awaiting guidance?

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The Blessed Prophet ﷺ said: “My life is beneficial for you: You undergo certain experiences for which you receive divine revelation and rulings. My death is also beneficial for you: Your deeds are presented to me. When I see a good deed, I thank Allah; and when I see a bad deed, I repent to Allah on your behalf.” (Haythami, IX, 24)

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Our deeds are presented to the Prophet ﷺ. Do our deeds cast worry into his heart or expressions of gratitude? Tomorrow, at the plain of resurrection, our deeds will once more be presented to him and he will be relentlessly prostrating for our forgiveness. During that turmoil, will we be among those invited under the Prophet’s banner or among others banished with the cries of, “You deserted his Sunnah! So, begone! Begone!”

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The feeling we have of loyalty to our guiding light, the Blessed Prophet ﷺ is an inexhaustible treasure in our hearts that we benefit from throughout our entire lifetime. That Prophet of Mercy r had a deeper compassion for his nation than parents have for their children. But he also expects loyalty from us. During his Farewell Sermon, he said: “Know that I will go before you, and wait for you by the pool of Kawthar in paradise! I will rejoice with your numbers compared to other nations. Don’t embarrass me!” (See, Muslim, Hajj, 147; Abu Dawud, Manasiq, 56)

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Our Prophet’s concern was for his nation. Likewise, ours should be too. Our greatest desire and aim should be to put a smile on his face. The more we feel concern for Muslims, the happier our he will be with us. On the other hand, getting drowned in a tide of selfishness and egoism, and wasting the capital of our lives in self-interest and greed, will make him sad and unhappy on our behalf.

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The Prophet ﷺ is the only fountain of mercy and passion that can take a servant to the ocean of divine love. As the Qur’an states: “Say, ‘If you love Allah, then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions.” (Al-i Imran, 3:31)

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We may only reach the love of Allah the Almighty through obedience to and love of his beloved. The gates of divine love are shut for anyone who has neglect, hesitation or doubt on this path. The Qur’an confirms that to love the Prophet is to love Allah Y; to obey him is to obey Allah Y, while rebelling against him is rebellion to Allah Y.

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Hasan Al-Basri narrates: “The companions once asked: ‘Messenger of Allah! We love Allah so much but we would also like to know the sign of truly loving Him.’ Thereupon, the Allah revealed the verse, ‘Say, ‘If you love Allah then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions.’ (Al-i Imran, 3:31)” (See, Tabari, Jamiu’l-Bayan, 6845, 6846)

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No love in the hearts of the companions surpassed their love for Allah and His Messenger; neither wealth, nor children, nor their own lives. It is because the love of all these is bound to remain on Earth, whereas the love for Allah and His Messenger are the heart’s capital for an eternal joy.

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A true lover derives pleasure from showing sacrifice for the beloved. It was with this kind of love and enthusiasm that the companions would proclaim: “May my parents, wealth and everything I have be sacrificed for you, O Messenger of Allah!” With a rapturous faith, they took the Prophet’s letters of invitation to Islam to lands far and beyond, from China and Samarkand to Africa and Istanbul. By doing so, they proved the sincerity of their love of Allah and His Messenger.

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The noble companions were able to find the peace of heart by melting all their spiritual convulsions and egotistic questions in the crucible of submission to Allah and His Messenger. After all, they had got to know the Prophet up close and personal and came to greatly admire him. Hence, finding a place inside his heart, however small, appealed to them more than any worldly gain conceivable, and they took pleasure in immediately making any sacrifice they could to that end. How near are we to that selfless outlook?

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The higher our hearts reach in loving our Prophet, the greater will be the peace we obtain in this world and the rank we gain in the next.

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Being a member of his nation is a tremendous gift. We need to love him more than ourselves to be able to drink from his Kawthar pool in the hereafter, gather under banner of Praise (Hamd), and receive his good testimony and intercession.

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He has described the degree of love we should feel for him: “By Allah who holds my life in His hand of might, none of you have Iman until I am dearer to you than your mother, father, children and all mankind.” (Bukhari, Iman, 8)

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People who do not experience the love of the Prophet ﷺ in their hearts can never taste true Iman (faith/belief). The seeds of true Iman only blossom in the soil of loving him because he is the focal point where divine love manifests. It is this divine love which develops and perfects the passing passions inherent within our creation. He is the source of the heart’s abundance and inspiration. His soil of love has turned many a rock-hard heart into a pure a gem.

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Rumi said: “O Ignorant one! Take a look at the miracles of Musa and Muhammad. How did that staff become a snake, or the date trunk acquire wisdom and begin to weep?” “The Blessed Muhammad r ended up caressing the date trunk that wept from his separation. You are no less valuable than a tree. So, become that date trunk, and weep over your separation from the Prophet!”

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Suleyman Celebi writes: “An extraordinary light whose moth is the sun”, whereby he metaphorically refers to the sun as a moth that lovingly spins around the Prophet. The only way to bring hearts from the darkness to the light is become a satellite around that guiding sun.

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The Messenger of Allah r said: “Some of the people among my nation who will love me the most will hail from the generations after me. Just to see me, they will be willing to lose all their wealth, even their families.” (Muslim, Jannah, 12; Hakim, IV, 95)

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Our Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever visits me after my death, it will be like he has visited me in life!” (Daraqutni, Sunan, II, 278)

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Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan said: Out of love was Muhammad born, What is love if of Muhammad it’s forlorn? In other words, unless we follow his path, love those he loves and prove our love with righteous deeds, the words of affection we utter will have absolutely no meaning.

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The feeling of ‘loyalty to the Messenger of Allah’ inside the heart of a true believer is a rose that never withers. Loyalty knows no autumn. Believers who water their hearts from the spring of loyalty turn their hearts into a rose garden through the breezes of mercy blowing from Prophetic morals. Such a rose garden this is that it contains buds of dhikr, nightingales of glorification, fountains of righteous deeds, and flowers of faith, wisdom and divine mercy.

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The beauty and fragrant perfection of the rose is a metaphor of the Prophet ﷺ. Blissful are those able to become dews on its leaf.