Shari'ah - A lifestyle(Post 4 - Final Post)

This is the final post on Shari'ah - A lifestyle. Previously mentioned were the first three of five sections that contribute to making up Islam.

Aqaaid (Belief)

A'maal (actions)

Mu'aamalaat (transactions)

Akhlaaq (moral character)

Husn-e-Mu'aashirat (social conduct)

Insha-Allah, as the final two are greatly connected, they will be mentioned in this post.

"The best of you are those who have the most excellent morals.

[Sahih al-Bukhari]

These are the words of our Beloved Prophet, Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam; words that clearly state to us that good morals and good manners are the real test of a man's excellence. A man's relation with his fellow beings is just as important as his relation to Allah Himself.

Time and again, the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam would advice his beloved Companions of the manners and etiquettes of social conduct and the importance of a good moral character.

To gather all the vast advises and teachings of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam on this topic would be difficult and time consuming. However, following will be mentioned a few points which will highlight some of the problems that we face in society today. I pray to Allah that this first step will aid one in improving his character and social conduct. Aameen.

Problem One: Severing Ties & Tark-e-Kalaam

One of the major problems that faces society today is the Renunciation of Talking to one another (Tark-e-Kalaam) and Severing ties (Qat'a Ta'alluq).

This problem faces many in social gatherings as well as the home and has been completely condemned by our beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam.

The Qur'an has mentioned one of the qualities of a true believer as being "humble toward the Believers." [5:57]. In the same manner our beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has said:

"It is not permissible for a Muslim to keep apart from his brother for more than three days..."

[Sunan Abi Daud

Our beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has told us that we should not severe ties or refrain from talking to our brothers for more than three days, instead, we should be the one's to initiate the talk and aim to create a tie between one another.

The problem we face today is that we expect the opposite party to initiate and be the one that starts. The result of which is that neither party begins and over time one loses the feeling for the opposite person as well as the courage to initiate. The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has said:

"He is not (regarded) the upholder of ties who (upholds ties) in return (ie. He keeps good relation because the opposite party is also good towards him). But instead the upholder of ties is he who when ties are cut with him he joins them".

As a final point on this problem, we need to remember that we cannot reach the peak of our belief nor can we be classed as perfect in our faith until we be become the best in conduct.

Abu Hurayra Radhi Allahu Anhu has reported that the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has said:

"Amongst the believers, the most perfect in faith is the best in conduct; and the best of you are those who are best to their families."

[Sunan Abi Daud & Sunan at-Tirmidhi]

Problem One: Sins of the Tongue

On one side there is a problem of people cutting ties and not talking to one another and on the other side we face the problem of excessive talking and sins of the tongue; back biting, false accusations, indecent talks, futile talks, foul language, false oaths, lying, deception, cursing and taunting are to name just a few.

Islam has emphasised the sins of the tongue to such a degree that our Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has guaranteed paradise for such a person who can give guarantee to safeguard that which is between his jaws (ie. his tongue) and that which is between his legs (ie. his private parts, referring to his sexual desires).

Sahl Radhi Allahu Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu said:

"Whosoever guards what is between his jaws and legs, I will guarantee him paradise."

[Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim]

Many a times a small matter turns into something much greater only due to the words that are used or the manner in which one speaks. The harms of the tongue are such that every morning the body warns the tongue to stay in control.

Abu Sa'eed al-Khudri Radhi Allahu Anhu that the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said,

"The son of Adam wakes up and the whole body warns his tongue by saying, 'Fear Allah concerning us for indeed we are upon you so if you are upright then we will be upright and if you are corrupt then we will be corrupt'"

[Sunan at-Tirmidhi]

The sins of the tongue are countless and so are the Ahadeeth that discuss them. My aim is not to introduce all those Ahadeeth nor to prove each point. The aim is to merely create an awareness of the problems that are being faced by this society in through the harms of the tongue and other immoral and un-Islamic acts.

Insha-Allah, if time an opportunity allows it I will continue to highlight demoralising points in our society.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the on the day of Judgement there will be three types of people and their deeds:

1. People who have rejected Allah. Allah will not forgive such people nor cleanse them.

2. People who have disobeyed Allah in acts that concern Him and His bondsmen. It is under Allah's discretion whether He will cleanse them through punishment or whether he will forgive them.

3. People who havhaveve disobeyed Allah in act concerning His bondsmen. Such people will have to repay those people whose rights he did not fulfill. People will be asked to give their rewards to make up for flaws in the rights of the people. When and if the rewards of the person finish then the person will be made to bear the sins of the person whose rights he flawed in. May Allah save us all. Aameen.

We should stay away from the misconception that these rights are only for our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters; in actual fact, these rights are for every single being and we are asked to treat everyone in accordance to the teachings of the Shari'ah.

Furthermore, the rights of certain people are more than others. Those people who keep constant contact with us have rights that should be considered as very important. Some of these people are mentioned below:

1. Family & Friends (Parents/Children/Siblings/Spouse/Relatives/In-Laws etc).
2. Neighbours (House Neighbours/People in our Area/Neighbours of our Work Place etc.)
3. Teachers (School Teachers/Religious Teachers etc.)
4. People of Status (Scholars of all Religions/Local Authorities etc.)
5. Elders & Youngsters (Related or non-Related)
6. Work colleagues/Clients
7. Friends/Fellow Students
8. Gatherings (People that we meet in Gatherings or Groups)
9. People in Public

and many more...

It should be remembered that nothing should be done to hurt the feelings of people, be it deliberate or as a joke. Every person has some sort of right over another and therefore one should stay alert in order to ensure that the rights of non are taken.

May Allah make it easy for us to understand the religion of Islam, its teachings, its aims and thereafter give us the ability as well as the inclination to follow that which the Islamic Law teaches us. Aameen.

Shari'ah - A lifestyle(Post 3)

Previously we mentioned that Islam has five branches, equally important and weighty in the sight of Allah Ta'ala.

Aqaaid (Belief)

A'maal (actions)

Mu'aamalaat (transactions)

Akhlaaq (moral character)

Husn-e-Mu'aashirat (social conduct)

From Amongst these five branches of Islam, the first two have already been mentioned.

The four branches of Islam are linked in one way or another; Mu'aamalaat (transactions), Akhlaaq (moral character) and Husn-e-Mu'aashirat (social conduct) are all classed as A'maal (actions). We can also say that Akhlaaq (moral character) is present in our Mu'aamalaat (transactions) and Husn-e-Mu'aashirat (social conduct), or that a part of Husn-e-Mu'aashirat (social conduct) is the way we carry out our Mu'aamalaat (transactions).

Simply put, Islam in order for us to discharge the duties and responsibilities of each of the above branch we have to ensure that we take into account the other mentioned branches.

Mu'aamalaat (transactions)

It is a widespread rumour and accusation that Islam was spread through the sword. However, if one studies that lives of the Prophets and the Sahaaba, then it will be apparent that the message of Islam is contrary to that. In reality, it is the teachings of Islam and the moral character of the followers of this religion that brought people to accept Islam, even if it meant leaving their families. One such incident occurred with the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam himself:

It is mentioned by Hadhrat Ali Radhi Allahu Anhu told that:

Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam owed some dinars to so-and-so, a Jewish doctor, who demanded payment from the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam. When he Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam told him, "I have nothing to give you, O Jew," the Jew replied by saying, "I will not leave you, Muhammad, till you pay me."

Allah's Messenger said, "I shall sit with you then" and did so. Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam prayed the noon, afternoon, sunset, night and morning prayers, and his Companions Radhi Allahu Anhumwere threatening and menacing the man, Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam being aware of what they were doing. Then they said, " Messenger of Allah, is a Jew keeping you in restraint?" To which he replied, "My Lord has prevented me from practising injustice with one whom a covenant has been made, or anyone else."

Then when the day was advanced, the Jew said, "I testify that there is no diety but Allah; I testify that you are Allah's Messenger; and half of my property will be devoted to Allah's path. I swear by Allah that my only purpose in treating you as I have done was that I might consider the description of you given in the Taurah : Muhammad Ibn Abdullah, whose birth place is in Makkah, whose place of migration is in Taiba, and whose kingdom is in Syria; he is not harsh or rough, or loud voiced in the streets, and he is not characterised by coarseness or lewd speech.

I testify that there is no diety but Allah, and I testify that you are Allah's Messenger. Give a decision about this property of mine according to what Allah has shown you."

This Hadeeth shows the patience and justice of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam. If he Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam wished, he could have refused to pay the Jew, and his doing so would be correct, this is because the Jew had demanded the money before the due date. Nevertheless, our beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam attended to him and treated him in the highest of manners.

The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam was sent to guide mankind as a whole, he was not sent to guide one nation or one group of people and therefore it was vital for him to undertake methods in which he could spread this religion of Islam with the means available at that time.

This is one reason why we see in the books of History and Ahadeeth that the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam used to encourage trade within one's land and other lands. When the Sahaaba Radhi Allahu Anhum would travel they would take their goods and necessities of travels, but along with these materialistic objects would travel their faith, teachings and the religion of Islam. Their method of trading was honest and fair, they would disclose any defect in the objects they were selling and they would price the products with justice. The method of trade practiced by the Sahaaba became famous and well known, they were praised and respected within the lands they travelled to and the Sahaaba would never let a chance pass by without spreading the word of Islam, be it through words or mere actions.

There are numerous Ahadeeth which encourage trade and truthful tradesman:

It is reported that the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has stated:

"No one has ever eaten better food than he who eats as a result of the labour of his hands..."

[Saheeh al-Bukahri]

"The truthful and trusty merchant is associated with the Prophets, the truthful and the martyrs."

[Sunan Tirmidhi]

"God shows mercy to a man who is kind when he sells, when he buys and when he makes a claim."

[Saheeh al-Bukhari]

"The merchants will be raised up on the day of Resurrection as evildoers, except those who fear Allah, are honest and speak the truth."

[Sunan Tirmidhi & Sunan Ibn Maajah]

The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam himself was a tradesman and he travelled to Syria under the employment of Hadhrat Khadijah Radhi Allahu Anha. It was for his honesty and principles in trade that she marriage with him. He was truthful and honest in all his actions, and thus he received the titles "Al- Sadiq" (truthful) and "Al- Amin" (faithful) by the people of Makkah Mukarramah even before Prophethood.

Many Ahadeeth have come from which the benevolence and strength of our Beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam's word is prominently learnt, one such Hadeeth is as follows:

Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Abi Hamza Radhi Allahu Anhu has reported that he entered into a transaction with Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam but, without finalizing the details, suddenly had to leave for urgent work, promising that he would soon return to settle the terms. Hadhrat Abdullah Radhi Allahu Anhu forgot the unfinished transaction, remembering after three days he returned to the original place of transaction to find the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam still awaiting his return. No sign of annoyance could be learnt from the blessed Prophet's Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam face. The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said softly, "You have caused me much pain. I have been waiting for you since three days."

Islam is a complete religion, it teaches us how to trade, whom we should trade with and the manners that should be adopted in trade. Such an honour is extended towards a truthful merchant that he will be with the Prophets and the truthful people on the Day of Judgement. On the contrary, a person who does not abide by the teachings of the Shari'ah is classed as an evil doer and sinner. Hadhrat Aisha Radhi Allahu Anha reported Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam as saying:

"The most desirable of things you eat come from what you earn, and your children come from what you earn."

[Sunan Tirmidhi]

If we eat Halaal the up bringing of our children will be Halaal and we can then expect them to tread on the path of Islam and follow the teachings of Islam, but if we nurture our children on Haraam income, then can we expect them to follow the straight path? Who is to blame?

Just as how the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam told us to trade and taught us the etiquettes of trading, in the same way he forbade business in many things which themselves are unlawful and also in many forms of business because of the presence of unlawful elements.

Accordingly, to Abu Dhar Radhi Allahu Anhu, the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said:

"There are three to whom Allah will not speak on the Day of Resurrection, at whom He will not look and whom He will not purify, and they will have a punishment." Abu Dhar Radhi Allahu Anhu said, "They are the losers and disappointed... who are they, Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam?" He Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam replied that one of them would be "he who produces a ready sale of a commodity by false swearing of Allah's name."

[Saheeh Muslim]

In the same manner, all connection with interest has been forbidden by the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam.

Hadhrat Jabir Radhi Allahu Anhu said:

"Allah's Messenger cursed the one who accepted interest, the one who paid it, the one who recorded it, and the two witnesses to it, saying they were all alike."

[Saheeh Muslim]

It is necessary that we look into our lives and assess our monetary dealings. Can we say that we know the rulings and teachings of Islam regarding trade and tradesmen? Can we, without doubt, say that our transactions are valid in the Islamic Law?

If not then we too should start studying the teachings of Islam regarding business. It is necessary and obligatory for us to acquire the knowledge that applies upon us.

May Allah accept all our dealings and safeguard us from the blameworthy transactions. May He ensure that all our dealings are lawful and give us Barakah in our trade. Aameen.

Shari'ah - A lifestyle(Post 2)

Islam, being a complete way of life as well as a religion, is not limited to beliefs and worship (towards Allah Ta'ala). In actual fact, Islam covers a wider range of worship and areas than just belief and direct worship towards Allah Ta'ala.

Previously we mentioned that Islam has five branches, equally important and weighty in the sight of Allah Ta'ala.

Aqaaid (Belief)

A'maal (actions)

Mu'aamalaat (transactions)

Akhlaaq (moral character)

Husn-e-Mu'aashirat (social conduct)

Though all five are known to be a part of Islam, it is only the first two that are given any importance at all.

Actions

Islam encourages one to do good acts and refrain from bad acts. Anything that is against the Shari'ah (Islamic law) is classed as a bad act. In the same manner, anything that is done in accordance to the Shari'ah, or anything bad which is avoided, is classed as a good act.

The general misconception is that of thinking of Salaah, Sawn, Zakaah, Hajj, Sadaqah etc to be good acts whereas the day to day activities hold no value of weight.

These acts, although being very rewarding, are usually strenuous upon the soul and other acts do not even occur daily; whereas, Islam is a way of life, a religion that caters for our everyday needs. Many Ahadeeth have come in regards to these daily chores that we regard as 'worldly' activities as opposed to worship and reward.

Everyday, we eat our fill; and we strive during the day and exhaust all our energy in order to fulfil this need of filling our stomachs. Whilst doing this, we sometimes look towards that person who is fasting and feel remorse and regret that we cannot be as obedient and pious as such a person due to our lack of strength and the fatigue that we acquire through our daily striving. Yet we fail to perceive the many sayings of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam that place us in the same rank as the fasting people if we fulfil the requirements:

"A thankful person who eats is on the same status of a fasting person who is patient"

[Sunan ut-Tirmidhi]

In the above Hadeeth, the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has clearly mentioned that a grateful person who eats his fill is similar to that fasting person who observes patience. These are the individual qualities Allah Ta'ala likes and looks for in his servants; Gratefulness and Patience. Adopt any of these throughout one's life and our abode will be the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala.

Similarly, throughout the day, we meet people, Muslims and Non-Muslims. It is also a reward to meet these people with a happy and smiling face, showing them compassion, mercy and care. This action is one of many that allow us to reap reward upon reward.

"Do not think small of any good deed, even meeting your brother with a smiling/cheerful face"

[Saheeh Muslim]

We are told by the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam that we should not think small of any deed, for indeed these small deeds accumulate at the end of the day as a great amount of reward.

In another Hadeeth it is stated:

"Safeguard yourselves from the Hellfire even though it is through a portion of a date, and for he who does not find (a portion of a date) then through good words"

[Saheeh al-Bukhari]

Here, emphasis has been placed on 'good words'. It is the aim of every believer to save himself from the fire of Hell. The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam commands us to do this through giving charity, even though it may be a piece of date (due to poverty), and if even this is not possible, then we are advised to speak good, as this will enable us to gain the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala and save us from the fire of Hell.

In conclusion, Islam is not only limited to direct worship, it is a combination of both direct and indirect worship. In fact, at times, the rights of fellow Human Beings have been given greater importance. Therefore, to neglect the rights of these fellow beings whilst thinking that they are not a part of our worship is a totally incorrect notion. It is through the service of the nation in which we can attain the pleasure of our Lord.

May Allah Ta'ala give us the understanding to the importance of Human Rights. May he incline us towards serving Him through the service of His servants.

Aameen.

Shari'ah - A lifestyle(Post 1)

In order to implement the Shari'ah into one's lifestyle, it is primarily necessary for one to understand the meaning of "Shari'ah".

Many people are into the deception of believing that Islam is the name of Aqeedah (faith and beliefs), Salaah (prayers), Saum (fasting), Zakaah (charity) and Hajj (pilgrimage). However, there is much more to the Shari'ah than these five pillars.

In actual fact, the above five pillars as a whole only reflect two fifths of the entire Shari'ah.

1. Aqaaid (beliefs)
2. A'maal (actions)
3. Mu'aamalaat (transactions)
4. Akhlaaq (moral character)
5. Husn-e-Mu'ashirat (social conduct)

It has become the general thought of people to believe that only the first two branches of Shari'ah are linked to Islam and due to that thought turn a blind eye towards the remaining three branches.

Islam is a moderate religion; a religion in which Allah Ta'ala has placed His rights (Huqooqullah) and the rights of fellow creations (huqooqul 'Ibaad).

Allah Ta'ala has placed so much importance on the rights of His creations that we are forgiven by Allah Ta'ala for any rights of His we may not fullfilled, but the rights of the creation can only be forgiven by them, even Allah Ta'ala shall not forgive us if we don't fulfil their rights.

The final three branches of the Shari'ah deal with the Huqooq (rights) of the creations, be it through transactions, social gatherings or any of our day to day interactions.

Insha-allah during this week the five branches of Imaan will be discussed in detail so that through understanding each branch one can bring the Shari'ah into one's life and reao rewards from every action that we do.

May Allah Ta'ala give us the inclination to live in accordance to the Shari'ah and the strength to obtain the knowledge that is required to fulfil this.

The Daily Life of a Muslim

"Thus have We made of you a nation justly balanced..."
[al-Baqarah 2:143]

Allah Ta'ala has created this nation in complete balance; a balance where man is not required to completely forsake this world in order to worship Him nor is he made to completely drown into the materialistic world and forget his Lord.

A Muslim can lead a completely 'normal' life and still be held in a high rank in the sight of Allah Ta'ala. This is because Islam is a simple and balanced religion. The flexibility and completeness found in Islam is the reason that it has become a way of life as opposed to simply a religion.

Allah Ta'ala sent down the Qur'an as guidance for mankind, as a way of life for the believing men and women. However, the Qur'an being the word of Allah Ta'ala cannot be understood by any mere mortal. Therefore, Allah Ta'ala sent down His beloved Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam so that he could show us the way of life.

The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam was a mortal, unlike us, but yet a mortal. This was the reason that Allah Ta'ala sent him and not an angel as a Prophet so that our beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam could live amongst us, like us, and show us the manner in which one can live his life in accordance to the Shari'ah.

The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam felt hunger, thirst, desire, pain, heat, emotion, and all the other factors and emotions that we feel in our lifetime. Yet he Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam took the Qur'an into his life and became the walking, talking Qur'an.

Allah Ta'ala has mentioned in the Qur'an:

"Indeed in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example to follow"
[al-Ahzaab 33:21]

It is through following the Book of Allah Ta'ala that our beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam acquired the highest of character:

"And indeed you possess an exemplary character"
[al-Qalam 68:4]

It is the lifestyle of this perfect role model that we need to study in order to make our everyday actions acts of worship.

Insha-Allah further posts will give us an insight into the Seerah (biography) of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam enabling us to lead the life in accordance to the Shari'ah and reaping rewards from acts that we class as daily chores.

Wasalaam.

Islam - A Way of Life.

Islam, a religion as well as a way of life, teaches each and every one of its followers to follow a set law, Shari'ah.

Mankind's success lies within following some sort of law and set of rules, and similarly, his failure and ruin lies in breaking these laws.

The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam came into this crime filled world to give it a law and way of life and living; to transform the people of the world from animals to human beings.

Allah proclaims that His sending the messenger to this world was itself a mercy, he states:

I have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds.

In another place Allah states:

Indeed Allah favoured the believers when He sent within them a Prophet...

Many verses of the Holy Qur'an will clearly highlight that the Messenger Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam came into this world as a mercy and blessing; as a gift from Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala to His servants.

Such a merciful creator, such a merciful load, that He sent down a messenger with such calibre that he could steer an entire nation from the depth of Jahannam (Hell-fire) and put them onto a path of Jannah (paradise). A prophet who not only came for the Arabs nor only for mankind, moreover not even only for this world, but a prophet that was sent towards the entire creation, be it man or Jinn, be it this world or thousands of those created by Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.

The prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam's entering this world has today became a day of celebration, just as it was the day he arrived. This day could be marked as the day Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala wrote down salvation for us from the Hell-fire; a day where Allah made us the best of nations that ever set foot on this planet; a day through which we became the nation that would bear witness upon all the preceding nations.

Such is this gift that messengers were prepared to give up their prophet-hood in order to be part of such a nation, in order to be classed as the follower of the prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam.

Such was the rank of the messenger Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam that nothing could exceed it except for his mercy for his nation. The messenger Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam was loved by Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala more than words can express. Such love and affection for the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam can be perceived from the fact that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala is any acts which His servants commit, yet even Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala sends Durood (blessings) upon the prophet Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala and commands the angels and believers to do the same.

Due to this rank and love, the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam was given an option to live a luxurious life of a king. But despite such rank, despite such elevation, and disregarding every personal confort, the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam chose a life of simplicity.

Such sacrifices were made by the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam that tears would dry in attempt to accumulate them. However, these sacrifices were not for gold or silver, nor for fame and rank, but merely an attempt to save his nation from the flames of the hell-fire.

He was prepared to be showered by stones by the people of Taif, suffer at the hands of relatives and disbelievers, sacrifice all of his loved ones, yet was not willing to lket a single follower fall into the clutches of Kufr (disbelief).

Those who saw and appreciated the mercy, kindness and sacrifices of the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam were willing to give their lives for him. Let alone humans, even the animals would run towards the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam; some to be slaughtered by his blessed hands, and others to complain of the brutality of their masters.

Taking into consideration these few factors it deems necessary on every believer, if not every man, that he learns the teachings of the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam and puts these teachings into action.

Worldly practice shows that the return of a good favour is also a good favour, it shows that love and consideration is created between two people who share and gift to one another.

This same practice should extend towards us in the case of the beloved prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam. The gifts and consideration of the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam are so excessive that many books have been written in attempt to gather them, yet non will be able to do so with it's due right.

In conclusion, it is vital for each and every believer to learn the teachings of the Shari'ah, to practice what has been shown and sent down to us, to love the prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam in every respect.

Insha-Allah, in an effort to understand the teachings of Shari'ah I will be posting some Islamic topics once a week. I pray Allah to give me the strength and ability to finish that which I have started. I also pray that He accepts all that is said and read, and that He gives us the ability to put into practice all that we learn. Ameen.