❞ كتاب A Day in the House of the Messenger of Allah Peace Be Upon Him ❝ ⏤ عبد الملك القاسم

Most people today either exaggerate or are negligent in their love for
the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam. They exaggerate until they
reach the degree of Shirk (polytheism) by supplicating him, seeking
his refuge, and so on. On the other hand, we find that some people
neglect the guidance of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam,
and do not take him as his role model.
These few words are introduced with the aim of simplifying the
biography and life of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, so
that the ordinary people may know him better. These few pages
introduce excerpts and glimpses of the attributes of the Prophet,
sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and his virtues. All the attributes and
virtues of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, are not
mentioned here, but we have focused on the aspects that are absent
from people’s life sufficing with two or three relevant Hadeeths
(narrations) on each topic. The life of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi
wa sallam, is a model for the entire Ummah (Muslim nation) and the
optimal method of living.
The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, was comprehensive
example in his worship, obedience to Allaah The Almighty, noble
morals, gentleness, and high status. It is enough to remember that
Allaah the Almighty describes him Saying (what means): {And
indeed, you are of a great moral character.} [Quran 68:4]
’Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa‘ah (the people of tradition and community)
revere the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and respect him as
we are commanded by Allaah The Almighty. They believe that the
Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is the Slave of Allaah The
Almighty, His Messenger and intimate friend.
They love him more than their children, parents and even themselves,
yet they avoid exaggeration in praising him.

We, Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa‘ah, follow this moderate methodology;
hence, we do not commit any religious innovation such as the
celebrating the Mawlid (birth anniversary). Rather, we love him as he
commanded us to do, obey his orders and avoid his prohibitions.
If we have missed out on seeing our beloved Prophet, sallallaahu
'alayhi wa sallam, in this world, then we supplicate Allaah The
Almighty to make us among those about whom the Prophet
sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said:
“I wish to see my brothers.'' The Companions, may Allaah be
pleased with them, said, "O Messenger of Allaah! Are not we
your brothers?'' He said: "You are my Companions, but my
brothers are those who have not yet come (into the world).''
They said, "O Messenger of Allaah! How will you recognize
those of your Ummah who have not yet been born?'' He said:
"Say, if a man has white-footed horses with white foreheads
among horses which are pure black, will he not recognize his
own horses?'' They said, "Certainly, O Messenger of Allaah!''
He said: "They (my followers) will come with bright faces and
white limbs because of ablution; and I will arrive at the
Hawdh (Basin) ahead of them.” [Muslim]
I supplicate Allaah The Almighty to make us among those who follow
the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and learn his Sunnah
(tradition). I also ask Allaah The Almighty to join us with the
Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, in Paradise and to reward him
in the best way.

 These few words are introduced with the aim of simplifying the biography and life of the Prophet, sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam, so that the ordinary people may know him better. These few pages introduce excerpts and glimpses of the attributes of the Prophet, sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam, and his virtues.