The Prophets Smile

Qabeelat Noor
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Professional Notes Course Taught by: Shaykh Yaser Birjas Orlando, FL January 28 30, 2011 Notes Compiled by: Yasser Itani (Email: yasser@qnoor.org)

Preface:
Verily all the Praises are due to Allah we praise Him, we seek His aid and we ask for His forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Him from the evil within our souls and from the evils of actions. Whomsoever Allah guides, no one can misguide him and whomsoever He misguides, no one can guide him. We bear witness that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His final Prophet and Messenger. This document contains student notes compiled at Shaykh Yaser Birjass course, The Prophets Smile, in Orlando, FL on January 28-30, 2011, hosted by Qabeelat Noor. All that is beneficial and correct found herein is from Allah, and all mistakes are our own. If any mistakes are found, please email yasser@qnoor.org, and we will correct them, inshallah. Jazakallah Khairun, Qabeelat Noor Members

Pre- Lecture The prophet(s)(s) said, I wish that I will see my brothers and sisters (the future muslims) o See them in islam The example of the prophet(s) is the guidance for the muslims His compassion for the ummah extended passed his life o 22 years to spread the message for it to survive o Will continue until the day of judgment to worry and take care o Will be there to look over the ummah The people were capitated by his personally o By seeing him, people converted to islam When the prophet(s) arrived to madina, people came from all around to see him. When he arrived all the people ran to see the prophet(s) even those with doubt in his heart. o Abdullah ibn Salam, a jewish rabbi Came out of curiosity to see him When he saw his face, he knew immediately that this cant be the face of a liar Made shahaadah right away The Prophet(s)s smile o Had a cheerful face with smile Always smiled when talked in public People needed an optimistic person in a time of crisis Allows people to move on with his life Anas served the prophet(s) for 10 years o The prophet(s) never scolded him The prophet(s) always smiled to my face The smile always resided with the people o Passed always smiling Aisha, someone asked her about the prophet(s); How was the manners of the prophet(s); She replied, It was the manners of the quran Had the same private and open face o Followed the character of the quran Embodied the quran o His manners and character was the same always You prove your love for the prophet(s) by following his example o Thus we must study his example through his actions and manners 3

Responded to attacks on the prophet(s) o Muslims arent prepared to defend themselves Becoming informed is keyed

"Better than you my eyes have never laid upon and more beautiful than you no woman has ever given birth to it is as if you were born free from every deficiency or it is as if you were created as you yourself had pleased" 1. Section 1 : Love of the Prophet a. True Love i. Say your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your kindred, the wealth that you have gained, the commerce in which you fear a decline, and the dwellings in which you delight are dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger, and striving hard and fighting in His Cause, then wait until Allah brings about His Decision. And Allah guides not the people who are rebellious (al-Tawbah: 24) 1. Comments on the many things people love a. Parents Loves them dearly by virtue of giving birth to them i. Comes by divine command b. Children i. No obligation to love them ii. Remember everything they do in their lives 1. Natural out of love they do this c. Siblings i. Love larger family d. Spouses i. Love desired throughout life e. Kinship i. Extended family f. Money i. If you say no, Allah knows you truly do ii. People borrow and make money to live 1. Our lives then to revolved around money g. Land i. Nationalism Belonging to a group in a place 2. If these surpass your love to Allah, there will be severe consequences a. Same for love of the prophet(s) ii. None of you truly believes until I am more beloved to himself than his partners, his children, and all of mankind (Bukhari & Muslim) 5

1. It is stressed that we love Allah above all 2. We should have this love because them we sacrifice for that which we love. a. Love out of respect for the prophet(s) i. We should put him above everyone else iii. There are three qualities for which anyone who is characterized by them will relish the sweetness of faith: he to whom Allah and His Messenger are dearer than all else; he who loves man for Allahs sake alone; and he who has as great abhorrence of returning to disbelief 1. True believers wont attain Iman until u have this three qualities. a. Love allah and messenger more than everything else. b. If you love any human being, you love them for the sake of allah i. Not for their qualities c. For the sake of not returning to disbelief b. Why Love the Messenger? i. Allah has commanded us to love him ii. Allah loves him 1. If Allah loves someone, the angles will love them also and it will spread 2. Thus, if Allah loves someone then we must love them as well a. We must desire and work hard to attain Allahs love iii. His beautiful character and impeccable manners iv. None of us will be able to truly emulate him until we love him 1. We love him, so we must follow his example v. The struggles he went through to make sure Islam would reach us today 1. If someone does something good to you, we must feel the urge to help them and love them back a. We should love the prophet(s) for the great good he has done blessing us by passing the message onto us by the sake of Allah b. If you dont love him truly, it will be hard to follow his example i. People feel that even though they live in modern times, the dont need to follow the sunnah of the prophet(s) vi. His love and concern for us 1. He struggled for the sake of us to become able to be muslims today a. 3 years of boycott by Quraish i. Many struggled and died to preserve Islam for the sake of Allah. 2. Concerned for the people a. Worried that people will bring innovations and diverge from Islam in the end 6

vii. A person will be raised with those whom he loves 1. We should love him in order to be closer to him 2. People will be resurrected with those whom they loved a. We will in the end be with those whom we love and should desire to be with the prophet c. Signs of Love for Love for him i. Imitating and emulating him. 1. Whoever doesnt follow the prophets example, you are not from the true worshipers and followers ii. Loving what he loves. 1. Even those things the prophet(s) liked to eat, the sahabbah followed him and ate what he ate iii. Loving that with which he was sent (the Qur n and Sunnah). 1. Learn and take knowledge from these iv. Frequently sending Salh and Salm upon him. 1. Always say this when his name is mentioned v. Loving those whom he loved and those who love him. 1. His friends, companions and family are among those he loved a. Thus we must follow their example as well to be one of those people with the characteristics of a person loved by the prophet(s) vi. Frequently remembering his life and ways. 1. This is a sign of love a. Thinking of your family and those close to you even when they are far away, you feel something is missing. i. So we must remember the prophet(s) to show our deep love for the prophet(s) vii. Encouraging others to study his life and following his way. 1. When instructed to eat with the right hand; people are not willing to follow this, but we should follow his way. 2. If you follow his example we show it and spread it. d. His Rights Upon Us i. To believe in him and everything he came with. 1. Even though it may not make sense what he did and said, it is sunnah and we should follow it. ii. To obey him and make him a reference point in our disputes. 1. Ex: Marriage a. Its easy for people to do a marriage contract, but its hard to go through a divorce 7

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i. Barakkah in marrying ii. Loss in divorce b. Easy to divorce islamically than going through the hardship of the courts. To study his life. 1. Know the details and how he carried about his life. To follow his way and emulate him. To send Salh and Salm upon him. To honour, love, and respect him. To defend him.

2. His Names a. The Praised One i. The name Muammad is the derived object from the verb which means to praise exceedingly. Thus, he is the one who is praised exceedingly. ii. Scholars offer the following reasons as to why: 1. He is the most praised by Allh and the angels. 2. His name is mentioned in the Adhn and Salh, which are repeated frequently throughout the day. a. All over the world his name is given and praised 3. His name would go on to be the most used. a. It is found in every single household b. His names roots are contained widely throughout the languages b. The Story Behind His Names i. Who named Muhammad(s) his name 1. His grandfather chose his name a. Wasnt common among the arabs i. Named in the hopes that his name will be well known c. His Lineage i. Muammad bin Abdullh bin AbdulMuttalib (Shaybah) bin Hashim, ( Amr) bin AbdMunaf (AlMughirah) bin Qusayy (Zayd) bin Kilab bin Murrah bin Ka b bin Luayy bin Ghlib bin Fahr (Quraysh) bin Mlik bin An-Nadr (Qays) bin Kinnah bin khuzaymah bin Mudrikah ( Amir) bin Ilyas bin Mudar bin Nizar bin Ma ad bin Adnan. (Reported by Bukhri) 1. From a pure line of arabs a. Linked to Arab peninsula all the way to Adam 8

d. His other Names i. It is related that Jubayr bin Mut im ysaid: that the Messenger of Allh r said, "I have five names: I am Muammad and Amad. I am al-Mahi, the Effacer by whom Allh will efface disbelief. I am al-ashir, the gatherer, after whom people will be gathered, and I am al- Aqib, there will no Prophet after me." (Bukhri) 1. Muhammed (Praised the most by the people) 2. Ahmad (One who praises the most) a. Praises allah the most 3. Al-Mahi (One who erases the kufur) a. When he came to makkah, the kufur was removed and in other areas 4. Al-Hashir (The Gatherer) a. He is the closet to the Day of Judgment 5. Al-Aqid 6. Not a name, a description a. Mustafa (The chosen one) b. Nabi al-Tawbah /Mercy/Quran c. Al-Fatih (the conqueror) d. Al-Bachir (The bringer of good news) e. Sayed f. Calling him by the surah names i. Yaseen (Mentioned in beginning of surah) 7. Nickname of father and mother (Abu/Im.) a. Done out of respect b. The prophet (s)s i. Abu Qaasim 8. Can use Muhammad as a name a. But not Abu Qaasim b. May be lifted after his death e. His Mention in the Sricptures i. The Qur n 1. Muammad is no more than a Messenger and indeed (many) Messengers have passed away before him. If he dies or is killed, will you then turn back on your heels (as disbelievers)? And he who turns back

on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allh, and Allh will give reward to those who are grateful. (li- Imrn: 144) a. Mentioned by name 5 times i. (instances in book) ii. Mentioned by Muhammad and Ahmad 1. Prophet and Messenger dont count 2. Isa addressed him as Ahamd (Surat -) b. Surah Muhammad named after the prophet(s) c. Why is not mentioned more often? i. Other prophets mentioned 1. Isa 36 times 2. Musa 80+ times 3. Ibrahim and others more too ii. Shows that he is not promoting himself but as a messenger 1. He is just like any other prophet that dies d. Nobody can claim lineage through his family i. Only through Fatimah, no males e. Surah Muhammad What was revealed upon Muhammad places no doubt that he is the messenger of allah f. Isa named Muhammad(s), Ahmad i. Because he spoke Aramaic his name is translated to Ahmad g. In the quran, it was mentioned that Muhammad(s) is mentioned in other scriptures i. If Allah said this, we should believe its true ii. The Torah and Gospels [Recomeded books: What Did Jesus Really Say? / Muhammad in the Bible] [Biblos.com / search] 1. And the Lord said unto me, They have well-spoken that which they have spoken.I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren like unto thee, and will put my words in His mouth; and He shall speak unto them all that I shall command Him.And it shall come to pass that whosoever will not hearken unto My words which He shall speak in My name, I will require it of him. (Deuteronomy 18: 17-19) 2. And when they give the book to one who cannot read, saying, "Read this," he says, "I cannot read." (Isaiah 29:12) 10

3. The Characteristics of the Prophet a. The Muammadan Characteristics i. is a study of the characteristics, traits, and attributes of the Prophet r. These characteristics include, and are not restricted to, his physical demeanour, his character/manners, and those things which were exclusive to him. 1. Shamaill al kahlkeeah 2. Shamaill Khuluhiyaah Characteristics of the prophet(s) 3. Shamaill Al- Kahsais ii. How Does Shamil Differ from Sirah? 1. The Sirah is a detailed study of the life of the Prophet r, usually from the angle of chronological events. a. Focus on milestones in the prophet(s) life 2. Whereas the Shamil are void of chronology and focus more on who the Prophet (s) was as an individual. It is quite common for a book of Sirah to have a section on the Shamil of the Prophet. a. Focuses on personally i. Historical reference is irrelevant b. Looks into the small details of his life i. Clothing ii. What he ate. c. Books on Shamaill i. Shamail (Tirmithi) ii. The Provisions of the Traveler (Ibn Qayyirn al-Jawziyyah) iii. The Personality of Allahs Messenger (Abdul Waajid Khan) d. Books on specific qualities exist as well b. The Physical Description of the Prophet i. Poem (Hasaan ibn Taabit) When I saw his light shining forth, in fear I covered my eyes with my palms, Afraid for my sight because of the beauty of his form. So I was scarcely able to look at him at all. The lights from his light are drowned in his light and his faces shines out like the sun and moon in one. A spirit of light lodged in a body like the moon, a mantle made up of brilliant shining stars. I bore it until I could bear it no longer. I found the taste of patience to be like bitter aloes. I could find no remedy to bring me relief other than delighting in the sight of the one I love. Even if he had not brought any clear signs with him, the sight of him would dispense with the need for them. Muammad is a human being but not like other human beings. Rather he is a flawless diamond and the rest of mankind is 11

just stones. Blessings be on him so that perhaps Allh may have mercy on us on that burning Day when the Fire is roaring forth its sparks. 1. Hasaan ibn Taabit a. Well known as a writer i. Bribed to write something bad about the prophet ii. When he met the prophet, he couldnt do it b/c of his great qualities iii. Went back and wrote a beautiful poem ii. Ali described the noble features of the Prophet (s) : The Messenger of Allh rwas neither very tall nor short, but of a medium stature amongst his people. His hair was neither very curly nor very straight, but had a slight wave in it. He did not have a big body or a round face, but his blessed face was slightly round. His complexion was white with redness in it. His blessed eyes were extremely black. His eyelashes were long. The joints of the body were large, as was the portion between the two shoulders broad and fully fleshed. He had no excessive hair on his body. He had a thin line of hair running from the chest to the navel. His hands and feet were fully fleshed. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, as if he were descending to a low-lying place. When he addressed a person he turned his whole body towards that person. The Seal of Prophethood was situated between his shoulders. He was the last of all prophets. He was the most generous and the most truthful. He was the most kind-hearted and came from a most noble family. Any person who saw him suddenly would become awe-inspired. Anyone who describes his noble features can only say, "I have never seen anyone like the Messenger of Allh, not before him, not after him. (Shamil al-Tirmidh) 1. Those who werent there at the time of the prophet(s) went to those who knew him to learn, and so they went to Ali a. When Ali was asked about the prophet(s) he gave this beautiful description 2. Average Height 3. Great strength 4. Middle toned skin 5. When angry he turned really red 6. Had long eyelashes for beautiful eyes 7. Very muscular with square shoulders 8. Short to shoulder length hair 9. Firm in his walking

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i. Jbir y said, I once saw the Messenger of Allh r on the night of a full moon. On that night, he wore red clothing. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at the Messenger of Allh . Ultimately I came to the conclusion that the Messenger of Allh was more handsome, beautiful and more radiant than the full moon. (Shamil al-Tirmidh) 1. The prophet (s) face was more beautiful than the moon d. The Seal of Prophethood i. Abdullh bin Sarjas said, I came to the Messenger of Allh rwhile people were sitting in his company. I went around to his back and the Messenger of Allh runderstood what I was trying to do. He removed the shawl from his back. I saw the place of the Seal of Prophethood between his two shoulders. It was like a cluster surrounded by moles which appeared to be like a tag. I came in front of the Messenger of Allh rand said to him, May Allh forgive you and he replied, May Allh forgive you too. The people then began to question if the Messenger of Allh r had supplicated for my forgiveness, and I replied, Yes, and for you too, because Allh has said, O Muammad, seek forgiveness for yourself and the believers, male and female.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) 1. Mark the size of a pigeons head near the left shoulder a. Between dark red and brown b. Rough surface w/ hair 2. Only prophet given this seal 3. Found and mentioned in other scriptures ii. Salman al-Faarisi 1. In his pursuit for happiness, he ventured out to find the true religion. Finding it in an Eastern Christianity, he had to run away and disliked what he sawed in the monks; he was captured and sold as a slave to a Jewish man. He overheard the description of Madina where a prophet might be. One day he came to the place and found the prophet. He met with him and offered him dates as charity but the prophet refused. He then offered food as a gift, and the prophet also refused. While the prophet(s) was eating and leaning forward, he was looking for the mark and the prophet(s) knew what he was looking for and showed him. Salman was overjoyed and embraced Islam. a. The prophet will have three qualities to him in other scriptures i. Doesnt eat charity ii. Doesnt except gift iii. Has a special mark e. The blessed hair of the Prophet 13

i. Qatda bin Diama as-Sadusi relates, I asked Anas y How was the hair of the Messenger of Allh ?. He replied, It was not very curly, nor very straight. It had a slight twist and was a bit curled, and reached till his ear-lobes.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) 1. Always maintained his hair 2. Wavy hair (between curley & straight) 3. Black colored 4. Maintained short to long hair (Max below to his shoulder; Min to the length of his ears) 5. Adjusted to the styles when he traveled (Makkah to Madina styled when he moved) 6. Braid his hair in loops a. Lowered braids when praying Doesnt apply as sunnah, mainly as following the culture of his people 7. Maintain cleanliness a. Oil in hair 8. Nice hair styles 9. Dyed his hair with dark Hannah a. If you die it, try to avoid dying black i. Natural color that make deceive people of your age 10. Uneven hair levels are not permissible 11. For women, they cant style their hair like mens ii. Anas ibn Malik reports, I did not count more than fourteen white hairs on the head and beard of Allahs Messenger 1. Many reports range from 11-20 2. Found on the hair line of the prophet(s) 3. He had these because of the horrors read in Surat Huud 4. Big, black beard that was full and bulky 5. The prophet(s) advised to grow a beard a. Used to pull on his beard when he was sad to think 6. When making wudu, you just wipe water over the beard 7. Would do maintenance occasionally 8. Had mustache trimmed low, but wouldnt let it go over his lip iii. The Prophets Garments 1. Umm Salmah t relates, Of all the clothing, the Messenger of Allh rpreferred wearing the qams the most.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. The prophet(s) used to wear what was available i. Never pursued what didnt exist, and took was given to him. 1. Dont be obsessed with getting a specific piece of clothing. 14

b. Wouldnt wear silk clothing c. Wore special clothing for specific occasions d. The prophet(s) wore suits i. Anything with two pieces e. Izaar w/ a shirt i. Cover for the waist on down ii. Thawb related that goes down to the knees iii. Never let it go below the ankle 1. Luxury for the people of the time f. Abaah i. Wrap cloth that goes around the shoulders 1. Typically worn by sheiks and imans during prayer and khutbahs g. Kulunsuuah i. Cap for the head h. Imaamah i. Wrapping cloth around the head ii. Used to cover face when traveling in the desert or to cover the face not to be seen 2. Bin Abbas y says that the Messenger of Allh (s) used to say, Choose white clothing, as it is the best clothing. And bury your dead in it.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. Wore stripped clothing b. White was the preferred color c. Saffron with yellow (red-yellow is prohibited) i. Red isnt allowed unless it has a pattern/design d. Clothes from other cities i. Even from Christian and Jewish people 1. Doesnt matter as long as you cover modestly e. Clothes with designs are not favoured but are allowed i. Pictures of creations (not made up) on clothes are not allowed f. Puts on clothes going from the right to the left i. Puts right arm in shirt, then the left g. Dont wear things to stand out and showoff i. Waste of money and time ii. Whoever dresses to show off in this world, allah will make him look foolish and throw him into the fire iii. Its alright to dress up, but not to be arrogant in doing so. 15

iv. The Prophets Sandals 1. Qatdah yreports, I asked Anas to describe the sandals of Allhs Messenger r and he replied, Each sandal had two straps.(Shamil alTirmidh) a. Sandals and slippers were well known i. The prophet used to wear leather sandals with designs b. The prophet(s) advised us to walk barefoot i. If you keep wearing shoes, you deceive your brain that the surface is flat with the texture of the shoes 1. Thus, you will be unable to balance and become unfamiliar with the feel of the world and the environment around you

v. The Prophets ring 1. Bin Umar y narrates that Allhs Messenger r had a ring made of silver. He used it as a stamp on letters, but did not always wear it.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. The reports about the prophet(S) ring appeared in Madina b. Muhammad Rassooul Allah was carved into the ring c. When he wanted to send letters to the Romans and others, the ring was used as a seal stamp d. The ring was on both hands e. The ring was twisted so that the seal wouldnt scratched so it faced his palm f. Took it off of when he went to the bathroom g. Given to the khilafa after the prophets ring h. Uthman dropped the ring in the Bir al arees, the ring fell into this well i. Fitnah erupted after Uthmans death, so many would fight over the ring 1. If it fell into the wrong hands, it would be disasterous. ii. Not necessarily a sunnah iii. The prophet(s) wore other rings because of the culture vi. The Prophets... 1. Anas y reports that the handle of the sword of the Prophet of Allh rwas made of silver.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. 7 different armours b. Doubled armour on the battle of uhud c. The prophet(s) carried the banner in battle 16

d. Many different color turbans i. Black turban around his head during the conquest of makkah 1. He gave it away as a sign of peace when he entered makkah e. Had spears 2. Bin Umar reports, When the Messenger of Allah fastened an amamah, he used to put the shamlah between his shoulders(Shamil alTirmidh)

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The Etiquettes of the Prophet i. The walk of the Prophet(s) 1. Abu Hurayrah ysaid, I did not see anyone walk faster than the Messenger of Allh r. It was as if the earth folded for him. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him, and he walked at his normal pace.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. Walked firm and squared his shoulders to show strength b. He would walk behind the sahabah i. The angles would surround the prophet(s), so he wanted to include the sahabah in the ring c. Would sit with his legs crossed i. Hands on his knees ii. Would also extend his legs while there crossed d. Kneel down to eat and move on e. Sitting with legs beneath oneself f. Prohibited from sitting with legs u and crossed i. Unless one is wearing two pieces of clothing ii. Or covered with a cloth all over g. Also forbade leaning back on your hand i. Can lean back on a pillow or something else h. He would walk with his wife ii. The eating and drinking of the Prophet(s) 1. The style of how the prophet eat is similar to what we call a diet a. Not filling oneself 2. When he ate he was hungry 3. He would eat as a guest and as a host 4. He wouldnt fill himself to the full

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a. Causes laziness b. Unless it is a feast, then its proper 5. If you have to fill your stomach a. 1/3 Food b. 1/3 Drink c. 1/3 Air 6. Leave food if he wanted more a. Dont over indulge as to ruin your appetite for a specified food 7. What would they eat? a. Dates b. Rye bread, similar to barley bread i. Cooked very well ii. Didnt eat fat break c. Cream cheese / cheese d. Olive Oil i. Bread dipped with it ii. Even vinegar e. Milk i. Specifically camel milk then goat milk f. Honey i. Especially loved honey (sweet tooth) ii. Eat with bread or drink it g. All of these were never on the same plate h. Utensils are permissible i. The prophet(s) would cut his meat with a knife i. The prophet(s) would lick his fingers and clean his plate j. The prophet(s) didnt eat on a table i. Wasnt available to him k. The prophet(s) liked meat i. Especially the shoulder meat of the sheep ii. Also, like roasted meat 1. Ate in the masjid iii. Liked camel meat especially l. He loved sweets including honey m. Liked the leftovers n. Used to drink liquid with fruit that has stayed in it and made it sweet i. The they would eat the fruit o. Would drink sitting down i. He would take a sip and breathed three times p. Now specified order of eating food 18

i. Concepts of pre and after meal snacks came later on q. Disliked food with strong odors i. Like onion r. Didnt favor foods that he didnt know about s. Didnt criticize any foods iii. The fragrance of the Prophet 1. Abu Hurayrah y narrates, The Messenger of Allh rsaid, The fragrance of a male is the fragrance which spreads and is transparent, and the fragrance of a female is that which is coloured and less fragrant.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. For women, the fragrance shouldnt disperse around, just rub like lotions b. He never rejected or refused perfume i. But it on his beard ii. On his head c. Put eyeliner common for arabs back then i. Try to avoid this if it is not common in the community iv. The speech of the Prophet 1. Aisharelates, The speech of Allhs Messenger r was not quick and continuous as that of yours. He spoke clearly, word for word. A person sitting in his company remembered what he said.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. He speaks when there is a need to speak, if not he is quiet b. He speaks clearly and decisively i. So that people understand him 1. Would repeat statements three times v. The smiling, laughing, and jesting of the Prophet 1. Abdullh bin Hrith y reports, I did not see anyone who smiled more than the Messenger of Allh.(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. Had a smiling and joyful face when he meets people b. Never removed his hands when shaking until the other person pulled away. c. He laughed at what was normally funny d. Serious but laughed when the time was appropriate e. Also showed astonishment f. Showed restraint in laughing i. Never lolled g. Even in a serious setting, the prophet(s) would crack a joke to break the ice. 19

vi. The anger of the prophet 1. Would sometimes get angry as well vii. The devout worship of the Prophet 1. Al-Mughirah bin Shu bah reports, The Messenger of Allh performed such lengthy night prayers, that his blessed legs would become swollen. The companions said, You undergo such strife, when Allh has forgiven your past and future sins? He responded, Should I not be a grateful servant?(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. Would sort his priorities keeping worship first b. Consistent with his acts of worship c. Would fast consistently rough the month i. Though they think he has never stopped fasting, he eats ii. When they think he is never going to fasts, he does 2. Al-Mughirah bin Shu bah reports, The Messenger of Allh performed such lengthy night prayers, that his blessed legs would become swollen. The companions said, You undergo such strife, when Allh has forgiven your past and future sins? He responded, Should I not be a grateful servant?(Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. Would do quiam ul-layl in one rakkah viii. The weeping of the Prophet a. When the prophet(s) cries, its like the sound of a hot pot b. Used to cry in his sujuud c. Cried for natural reasons i. When his children died he cried d. Crying is a sign of mercy e. Cried for his ummah i. Wanted mercy for his ummah 2. Abdullh bin Mas ud said, Allhs Messenger once asked me to recite the Qurn to him. I said, O Messenger of Allh, should I recite it to you when it has been revealed to you? Allhs Messenger responded, I love to hear it from another person. Thereupon, I began reciting Surat alNis. When I reached the ayah 3. How when we bring of every people a witness, and We bring you (O Muammad) a witness against them? (al-Nis: 41), 4. I saw tears flowing from both of his eyes. ix. The sleeping of the Prophet 20

1. Abu Qatdah y narrates, If Allhs Messenger slept during the night, he slept on his right side. If he was only able to sleep a short while, he would raise his right arm and then sleep on it. (Shamil al-Tirmidh) a. The prophet(s) had a different sleep b. Would go to bed in wudu c. Recited hadith before sleeping i. Blow once 1. Recite the 3 suras ii. Repeated 2 more times d. Sleeps on his right side e. To fall into deep sleep i. Placed hand below his head flat f. To not fall deeply asleep i. Rest on hand elevated g. Never slept the entire night i. 1/3 Sleep ii. 1/2 Praying (Qyaam ul-Layl) iii. 1/6 Resting h. Take nap during the day for extra energy i. The shayateen dont take this nap ii. Taken after Zuhur/Jummah i. Mattress was stuffed with leaves j. Thin mattresses make it easier to wake up k. When the prophet(s) wakes up, he jump out of bed i. No hesitation to get out of bed x. The Character of the Prophet 1. And verily, you are on an exalted standard of character. (Al-Qalam: 4) a. Embodies the character of the Quran xi. Mercy and compassion 1. And We have not sent you, [O Muammad], except as a mercy to the worlds. (al-Anbiy: 107) 2. So by mercy from Allh, [O Muammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allh. Indeed, Allh loves those who rely *upon Him+. (li- Imrn: 159) a. The sahabah were always around the prophet(s) because his heart was soft and was kind to them 21

b. Cared deeply for the community 3. There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is] concerned over you and to the believers is kind and merciful. (al-Tawbah: 128) a. He [the prophet(s)] will feel the pain first, and is the most concerned and worried. b. The prophet(s) will take the responsibility for all mankind on the day of judgement i. Will feel the pain of those taken away from him because of the bad that theyve done on the day of judgement c. Concerned about the leadership i. The prophet(s) said, If they be harsh on them, may allah make his life hard for him; If they are easy on them, may allah make his life easy for him d. The conquest of Makkah i. The prophet(s) was harmed, humiliated and chased out; even after medina he was chased after. ii. He later returned to makkah and said, O people what do you think Ill do to you; They said, you are a good nephew and brother to us; The prophet(s) said, go, you are free 1. This even though in the culture, the victor destroys the opposition e. Even though hes merciful, hes not weak and hes not afraid to take a stand against opposition. xii. Kindness to children 1. Anas bin Mlik yreported, Allhs Messenger (s) had the noblest character amongst mankind. I had a brother who was called Abu Umayr. I think he was weaned. When Allhs Messenger came to our house he saw him, and said, Abu Umayr, what has the sparrow done? (Muslim) a. Used to give salam to the children b. Approach with compassion and mercy to help correct the wrongs of the children c. The prophet (s) would always make duah for the kids d. He also would be playful with the kids e. The prophet(s) would always kiss his kids i. However, as the kids mature they become sensitive 22

xiii. Generosity 1. Anas bin Mlik reported, It never happened that Allahs Messenger r was asked anything for the sake of Islm and he did not give. There came to him a person and he gave him a large flock (of sheep and goats) and he went back to his people and said, My people, embrace Islm, for Muammad gives so much charity it is as if he has no fear of poverty. (Muslim) a. The prophet(s) gives like the rain i. Doesnt discriminate and gives generously like the rain b. Gives as if he doesnt fear poverty c. He would give away so much that hed forget himself xiv. Justice 1. Aisha t narrated, The people of Quraysh became very worried about the Makhzumiya lady who had committed theft. They said, Nobody can speak to Allhs Messenger r , except Usma bin Zaid who is the favourite of Allhs Messenger. When Usma spoke to Allhs Messenger about the matter, Allhs Apostle said, Do you intercede with me to violate one of the legal punishments of Allh? He then got up and addressed the people, saying, O people! The nations before you went astray because if a noble person committed theft, they used to leave him, but if a weak person amongst them committed theft, they used to inflict the legal rulings on him. By Allh, if Fatimah, the daughter of Muammad committed theft, I would have cut off her hand. (Bukhri) a. Justice was the slogan of the deen as its main goal g. Patience [Patience =/= Weakness] *You must take action if absolutely necessary h. The Exclusive Characteristics 1. This topic is known as and is divided into two main categories: a. That which is exclusive in legislation. i. Given him the religion b. That which is exclusive in virtue and preference. i. Exclusive things Allah gave the prophet(s) ii. That which distinguishes him from the rest of the Prophets, with regards to this World 1. The greatest revelation: the Qurn. a. Other prophets were also given books 23

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b. Given to Muhammad(s) as the final message i. Only book Allah promised to preserve c. The Quran itself is a miracle i. Other prophets needed outside miracles to validate their message The Seal of the Prophets. a. Exclusive to the prophet(s) The earth was made pure for him and a place of prayer. The taking of the spoils of war. a. Before the time of the prophet(s), the intention of the people was supposed to be only for the sake of Allah i. No taking of spoils b. The prophet(s) allowed for the distribution of the spoils of war i. Aali-Imran : Describes the how the people during the time of the prophet(s) went after the spoils of war and were defeated in the battle of Uhud Sent to both mankind and jinn. a. All take and worship from the same message and religion b. The Jinn also had jinn and human messengers i. It was made invalid when the prophet(s)s masjid came Lead all of the Prophets in prayer in Jerusalem. a. During Israa and Maarage, he led the prophets in salat That which is between his house and his grave is a garden from the gardens of paradise. a. The circles of knowledge are from the gardens of jannah b. Imam Bukhaari mentioned and finished his books in this area His city would never be affected by plague. a. Those who migrated to madina fell ill due to the change in climate that they werent used to in makkah b. The prophet(s) made duah to elevate all diseases in madina That which distinguishes him from the rest of the Prophets, with regards to this World Prayer in his masjid is multiplied one thousand fold. Reward of 1,000 salah The book revealed to him will be preserved from error and distortion. The day of Jum ah a. Many blessings fall on this day The last two verses of Surah al-Baqarah. a. Brought down by an angel that has never came out b. On the mercy of Allah and how we will be judged Allh swore by his life.

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a. Can only swear by his name or his oneness 16. His followers are obligated to send Salh and Salm upon him. 17. The splitting of the moon. a. Surat Al-Qamaar: The hour is coming close when the moon will split 18. The description of al-Dajjl. a. Every prophet that came warned about the Dajjal b. Gave a special description i. You need to realize that one of his eyes are damaged 1. Proved he is not a god ii. Kafir is written on his head 1. The literate and illiterate will be able to read this in any language That which distinguishes him from the rest of the Prophets, with regards to the Afterlife i. He will be the first to be resurrected. 1. First up after the second blow a. When he rises, he will find Musa holding the pillars of the aarsh i. Doesnt know if he was spared from the destruction or if he was already there first ii. He will be the first to enter Paradise. 1. Will open the gates of jannah iii. He will be granted al-Maqm al-Mahmd. 1. Special status/position praised on the day of judgement a. Special station reviled on the day of judgement for the prophet b. Might be the intercessor iv. He will be the first to intercede. 1. Other prophets will be concerned for themselves but the prophet(s) v. He will be granted al-Kawthar. 1. Springs out from al-aarsh 2. The prophet(s) will hand out cups for people to drink a. Will never be thirsty again vi. He will be granted al-Waslah. vii. He will have the largest congregation. 1. All the prophets will be behind them 2. The largest group of mankind will be behind him of the day of judgement viii. He will be able to partially intercede for a non-Muslim. 1. Specifically for Abu-Taalib (his uncle) That which distinguishes him from his Ummah

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i. He was granted the permission to continually fast. 1. Al-Wisaal: Connection of the day and the night a. He was the only one allowed to do this ii. He was allowed to marry more than four wives. 1. Married ~11 wives iii. When he sleeps, it is only his body and not his mind and heart that sleeps. 1. His eyes would be asleep, but his heart is awake 2. Would receive revelation in his sleep iv. Lying upon him is far more severe than lying upon others. 1. The prophet(s) said, When you put a lie on my tong, let this person go and reserve his spot in jahannam 2. If the prophet(S) didnt do it, the you are committing sin v. It is an obligation to love him. vi. His qarn accepted Islm. 1. Qarin: Jinn that escorts you to doing bad; everyone has one a. Even the prophet(s) had one, and he became muslim b. Dont try to target them for your data vii. Our Salm reaches him wherever he may be. 1. The prophet(S) said, I will receive your salam, for Allah will send it to me viii. Shaytan cannot imitate his form. 1. Seeing the prophet(s) in your dream is difficult to 2. If you are given specific instructs on new aspects of deen, its false a. We dont take knowledge from dreams b. If you do meet the prophet(s) in a dream, he will not give you new instructions on the deen as it is already complete. 3. You might see the prophet(s) in a dream if you are doing good and are praised, or if youre doing wrong you might be advised ix. He was able to hear that which others were not. x. The earth will not devour his body. 1. True for all prophets 2. Maybe true for some shuhadaah xi. His perspiration was fragrant. xii. He is buried where he died. xiii. He is exalted; belittling him is disbelief. 1. Blasphemy 2. Forbidden in an Islamic State and will be punished a. Only specified people can handle this situation 3. Can apply this in other lands xiv. His wealth is not inherited. 1. All went to charity 26

xv. He was obliged to pray the night prayer. 1. Recommended to pray quiyaam ul-layal a. Obligation upon the prophet(s) xvi. His wives could not remarry after his death. xvii. During his life, it was permissible to seek blessing through him. 1. Cant take any blessing from his grave a. Warned not to make his grave a shrine 4. THE SIGNS OF PROPHETHOOD The Meeting of Abu Sufyan and Heraclius (Bukhari) Shows many of the qualities of the prophet(s) Went to Shaam to reconcile losses of the wars, the prophet(s) sent letters to these leaders ahead. Heracilus was aware of a coming prophet. They went around looking for the person related to the prophet(s). They found Abu Sufyan of Quraish who was related to Muhammad(s). HE then went to ask Abu Sufyan questions about the prophet. Was expected to be from a noble family Wasnt looking for a kingdom Didnt come from kingly lineage to reclaim land The poor followed him, common Followers were increasing Asked if anyone who accepted the religion was displeased o Sign of true faith The prophet(s) never betrayed Asked that the prophet(s) commanded to obey Allah and not the idol He then realized that he was the prophet from the scriptures and believed this a. Indications of future Prophethood Comes from accurate accountings of these events i. The miraculous birth of the Prophet. 1. Came out in the position of sujuud 2. Raised finger in shahadah 3. Born circumcised ii. The opening of his chest. 1. Mentioned in the Quran 2. And in sunnah 3. When raised in the desert around Makkah, two angles took his heart and washed it in a gold bowl with zamzam water a. Heart was cleaned and filled with Faith, Iman, Wisdom and Hikmah as well as removed of control of Shaitan 27

b. Traces of opening on his chest iii. Staying away from idol worship. 1. Loved to stay away from the city staying in the open a. Kept away from the idol filled city iv. Staying away from evil and lewd acts. 1. Never participated in the wrongdoing activities v. Establishing a trustworthy and honest relationship with his people so that he would come to be known as The Trustworthy. 1. Aided in treaties 2. Settled many disputes 3. Entrusted him with their money and possessions a. Even after he became a prophet and hated him they did this b. When he set out for Madina, he left Ali behind to give back the possessions entrusted to him b. Mu jizt (miracles) i. Miracles so great that no one who witnessed them could deny the divine intervention involved therein. These divine miracles can further be categorized into two: ii. Those that can truly only be appreciated by those who witnessed them. Examples of these include, but are not limited to: 1. The splitting of the moon 2. Al-Isra wal-Miraj a. Explained how Jerusalem looked like when he was doubted to prove that he was there the night before 3. Clouds obeying Allah to aid the Prophet a. In Badr, the rain was sent to settle the dust so that they could see the battlefield 4. Divine aid in battle a. Allah sent angels in various battles to fight the enemies b. Intervention in their fighting 5. Curing of the sick a. His saliva cured wounds instantly 6. Communication with animals a. Communicated with animals on how they are over worked and underfed and then addressed animal cruelty 7. Miracles with trees and mountains a. Stopped shaking of the mountain of uhud by stomping with his feet. b. Asked two trees to come together in the desert and conceal him c. Hugged the crying tree trunk table 8. Miracles with food and drink 28

a. Jabir asked the prophet(s) who was working on a trench two bring 5 companions to eat, the prophet(S) called for everyone to eat. Jabir rushed and told this to his wife, and she told him not to worry because they trusted the prophet(S). When the prophet(s) came Jabir explained that there wasnt a lot of food. The prophet(S) went and blew on the food and told Jabir and his wife not to open the pots with the food in it all the way and to feed 10 people at a time. When the prophet(s) asked Jabir how many had ate, he said over 300. When they looked into the pots, there was more food in there than there was in the beginning. b. Woman brought water canteens to the prophet(s) and the soldiers, when she was asked where the water was, she replied it was a day away.The prophet made duah and the canteens overfilled with water. 9. Protection from enemies a. Could ask for protection from Allah 10. Instant answering of supplications a. Can make duah and get anything needed instantly. b. Pinpointed where people would die on the battle field c. Mu jizt (miracles) i. Those that stand the test of time and are a lasting miracle until the end of time: 1. The Qur n and that which is related to it a. Scriptures of Quran last through the ages 2. The Sunnah and that which is related to it a. Only extremely detailed accounts of a persons life 3. The detailed preserved biography of the Prophet a. Bukhari and Muslim 4. The level of love and emulation of the Prophet 5. The legal and creedal composition of the religion a. Fiqh and other sophisticated systems 6. Certainty is only achieved by having plenty of different sorts of evidence and then putting them all together. A miracle, when taken on its own, does not give some people certainty. The miracles of Msa did not cause Pharaoh and his people to believe, but rather caused them to say that he was a lying magician. In the same way, if you were to understand the true meaning of Prophethood and look deeply in the Qur n and study the hadthliterature, you would inevitably come to know that Muammad was a man who had reached the highest levels 29

of Prophethood. You can be even more certain of this by putting the things he said to the test when it comes to acts of worship, and seeing the effects they have in purifying the hearts. (al-Ghzal)

5. REFUTING DOUBTS ABOUT THE PROPHET a. Refuting i. It is our duty as Muslims to defend the Prophet from such allegations, Allh says: 1. The Prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves. (AlAzb: 6) b. Doubt #1 i. Why Did the Prophet Have so Many Wives? ii. It is important to understand that Islm did not introduce polygamy; rather this practice existed in the previous faiths. iii. Of all of the wives of the Prophet, only one was a virgin. Therefore, the claim that these marriages were out of lust and personal desire are lacking substantiation, as the Prophet could have had any woman he desired but chose these ones specifically. This can be seen by the stages of his married life: 1. He remained single until age 25. 2. From age 25 to 50 he was faithful to his only wife, Khadjah, who bore all his children except one. 3. Between ages 50 and 52 he remained unmarried and mourning his beloved late wife. He lived alone with his daughters. 4. Between ages 53 and 60 he married all his other wives for many noble reasons . 5. At age 60, Allh revealed to him a verse preventing him from marrying any more until he died at age 63. iv. What were the motives behind the rest of the marriages? Upon further research and analysis, we can derive three major motives: 1. To pass on Islm to the next generations as a practical legacy: Prophet Muammad is the only Prophet without any privacy, and with a meticulously preserved tradition in speech and actions, in all minute details of his public and private life. Preserved in the sharp minds of his wives and his Companions, those narrations comprise the daily life manual for Muslims to follow until the end of time. The fact that Islm 30

was spread on the shoulders of women and preserved in their hearts is a great honour to the females of this Ummah. The books of authentic adth attribute more than 3,000 narrations and Prophetic traditions to his wives alone. 2. To cement the relations of the budding nation: In a tribal society, it was customary to seal treaties through marrying into tribes. Muammads closest Companions later became the four caliphs who led Islm at the critical stage after his death. Two of them were the fathers of his wives Aisha (daughter of Abu Bakr) and afsa (daughter of Umar). The other two married his daughters ( Uthmn married Ruqayyah and Zaynab in succession, and Ali married Faimah). The Prophet married Ramlh bint Ab Sufyn when her husband embraced Christianity and died in Abyssinia. The Prophet also married Juwriyah bint Hrith for the same reason. Another political wisdom can be discerned in the marriage of afiyah bint Huya bin Akhtab; it refutes the accusation of racism against Jews, made against the Prophet. 3. To teach Muslims compassion with women: He taught them to be compassionate not just to the young and beautiful maidens, but more so to the weak and destitute widows, divorcees, orphans, and elderly women. a. Teaching to show compassion to women

c. Doubt #2: Why Was Aisha so Young? 1. Firstly, it should be pointed out that this contention was never raised by any of the early critics of the Prophet. a. This issue arises from 21st century ideologies 2. Secondly, not only was it customary in Arabia to get married at the age of puberty, but it was customary in the Christian western world as well. Here are some examples:

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a. Imm al-Shfic said, During my stay in Yemen, I have come across girls who began menstruation at the age of nine.(Siyar Aclm Al-Nubla: 10/91) b. In Greek and Roman literature, many citations can be found of women getting married at puberty. 3. In our times, the states of Alabama and New Hampshire allow a girl of age 13 and 14 to marry with guardian consent.

It is also important to note that at no point in time was any discontent showed from Aisha, but rather she loved the Prophet dearly. This is manifested in the fact that, with her sharp and intelligent mind, she went on to become one of the five top narrators of adth from all of the Companions. This alludes to greater wisdoms behind this marriage as well., and it is rather just a case of difference of place and time. d. Doubt #3: Why Was the Prophet of Mercy in so Many Wars?

In order to truly comprehend this, we must firstly understand that one cannot be held accountable for being attacked. That is just how empires and tribes expanded. Secondly, we must acknowledge the history of war in Islm and its stages of revelation: 1. Muslims are prevented from fighting. During the first thirteen years of Prophethood, Muslims are ordered to be patient and abstain from retaliation, no matter how bad the persecution gets. a. Couldnt defend himself in Makkah i. No harming other ii. Allowed for migration 2. Muslims are allowed to defend themselves. This stage begins with the migration to Madnah. 3. Muslims are now allowed to attack those that attack them. After years of persecution in Makkah, the Muslims are now allowed to attack those who wage war against them. a. The people of Makkah gathered their army of 1000 to fight since they left to finish them off b. Thus battle was inevitable c. After defending, he took a peaceful offensive i. Went to Ummrah with thousands of his followers 32

4. With the establishment of the Muslim state, the Muslims are now commanded to propagate and preach Islm and spread justice. 5. PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON HIM Indeed Allh and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O you who believe ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation. (al-Azb: 56) Salawaat : Allah showering blessings upon the prophet o Angles ask Allah to send blessings upon the prophet We do this to remind us of the high status that the prophet(S) has o Serves as a reminder to the future muslims a. What Does Salh and Salm upon Him Mean? i. Opinion 1: 1. Imm Bukhri narrates from Abul liyah that Salh upon the Prophet means to ask Allh to praise the Prophet in the presence of the angels, the higher ranked ones in particular. a. Asking Allah to raise his praise and to shower him with blessings and to protect him ii. Opinion 2: 1. There was another group of scholars who said it means to send mercy and blessings upon him. 2. As for Salm upon the Prophet(s) the meaning is its apparent meaning. That is, to keep the Prophet r safe and protected. This was the view of Shaykh Ibn Al- Uthaymeen, and there seems to be very little difference of opinion. b. What is the Ruling on Sending Salhand Salm upon Him? i. When his name is mentioned. ii. After the Adhn. 1. Also before the adhan when Muhammad(s) is mentioned iii. In the first tashahhud. 1. Recommended to give salam iv. In Du a. 1. Mention the prophet(s) at the end 2. Give praise to the prophet(s) for being able to give duah v. In Janazah. vi. In the Friday khutbah. vii. Entering and leaving the masjid. 33

viii. The day of Jum ah. ix. When teaching and conveying knowledge. x. At the time of Nik 1. In proposal 2. Also in accepting c. What are Some of the Virtues of Sending Salh and Salm? i. Fulfillment of the command of Allh. 1. As mentioned in the quran ii. Doing an action that Allh and the angels do. iii. Receive ten Salh from Allh. 1. If you send salah, Allah will shower his blessings 10 times iv. Ten sins are forgiven. v. A cause of du a being answered. 1. Your duah is cut off and not heard 2. Mention him in your duah vi. A cause of attaining the Prophets intercession. 1. You will be exclusively mentioned as a person that will be interceded on the day of judgement vii. The Prophet responds to you. viii. Makes gatherings virtuous. ix. A way to increase our love for the Prophet. x. A means of attaining Allhs mercy. d. Send Salam i. Any way as long it is in accordance with the Arabic grammar ii. Dont try to enforce anything with the status of prophet(s) iii. Dont call him to seek his help iv. For other prophets( alayhi alas salam) is alright 1. Also for the sahabah a. (radiayallahu anhum) is common v. (s) is only used for the Muhammad (s) 1. Sayidinah is alright to say with the prophet(s)s name a. Shouldnt be mentioned in the salat vi. Can send praise (thikir) to the prophet(s) in writings (poetry) 1. Shouldnt over praise the prophet(s) beyond the limit 2. Must write (s) when you mention it. 6. THE GREATEST OF CALAMITIES a. THE GREATEST OF CALAMITIES 34

i. Ibn Abbas y narrates that the Prophet (s) said, If anyone is afflicted by a calamity, then let him remember that calamity by my death, for indeed it is the greatest of calamities. The Prophet (s) knew his time was coming several months before his actual death. He gave the following precursors in hopes that the impact would not be as great or as severe: 1. In Ramadhan, in the tenth year of the ijrah, he secluded himself for twenty days, in contrast to his usual ten. 2. The archangel Gabriel reviewed the Qurn with him twice. 3. At Hajj, he clearly stated, I do not know whether I will ever meet you at this place once again after this current year. a. When he was on the mimbar he asked if he delivered the message and said, o allah be my witness that I have delivered the message 4. The revelation of Sratan-Nasr. a. A sign that his mission was completed ii. In the early days of Safar, in the eleventh year of al-ijrah, the Prophet went out to Uud and observed a farewell prayer to the martyrs. It looked as if he was saying goodbye to the dead and the living alike. He then ascended the pulpit and addressed the people saying, I am to precede you and I have been made witness upon you. By Allh, you will meet me at the Fountain very soon. I have been given the keys of worldly treasures. By Allh, I do not fear for you that you will turn polytheists after me. But I do fear that acquisition of worldly riches should entice you to strike one anothers neck. 1. Went to the cemeteries in madina 2. Also went to Uhud 3. He is preceding us and will be waiting in the hereafter

b. The Sickness Begins i. Scholars differ as to when the illness actually began. Some have said the 22nd of Safar, others the 29th, and others the beginning of Rabi al-Awwal. Some

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scholars speculate that the lingering effects of the poisoning at al-Khaybar triggered the sickness. 1. Stayed at the house of Aisha 2. Couldnt leave to the masjid once and Abu Bakar led the prayer 3. Once the prophet had to be carried to lead during the prayer c. Farewell Advice and Legacy i. He orders Abu Bakr y to lead the prayers. ii. Five days prior to his death, he warns the people against building masjid at graves. iii. He orders every door that connects to the masjid to be sealed, except Abu Bakrs y. 1. Indicates the new leadership (Abu Bakr) iv. He informs Fatimah that his death is imminent, and that she will be the family member who follows him most closely. 1. 6 months after the prophet(S) passed away, she did v. He warns the people: Dont turn his grave into a place of worship. 1. Warned that people before then are cursed because they did this with their prophets and leaders 2. Some muslims brought ideologies of this type of worship into Islam vi. Expel the polytheists from the Arabian Peninsula, except for delegates. vii. Hold on to the book of Allh and the Sunnah. viii. Fulfill the rights of his family. ix. He orders the sending forward of Usamas army. x. The prayer and that which the right hand possesses. 1. Asked the people to maintain their link with Allah d. The Final Moment i. On Monday, the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, Aisha (r) narrates, Laying in my lap gazing at the skies, his last words were, O Allh (unite me) in the highest companionship. (Bukhri) 1. She was reciting to the prophet(s) in his final moments 2. Also, she wiped him with his hands to help elevate the pain 3. Her brother brought a miswak and bit the tip so that she can clean his teeth and tongue a. Did it was such grace ii. Anas y said, On the day that the Messenger of Allh entered al-Madinah, all things inside of it became illuminated. But on the day that he died, all things in it became darkened. And, no sooner did we leave the Prophet and bury him, that we reproached our hearts, finding fault with them. (al-Bidyah wa al-Nihyah) 36

iii. Anas y said, On the day that the Messenger of Allh entered al-Madinah, all things inside of it became illuminated. But on the day that he died, all things in it became darkened. And, no sooner did we leave the Prophet and bury him, that we reproached our hearts, finding fault with them. (al-Bidyah wa al-Nihyah) When the angel came to ask the prophet(s) if he wanted to say; He said he wished to be with the higher beings. Aisha felt his weight on her chest. Whoever followed Muhammad(s) let him know that he is dead, for those who worship Allah, let him know that he is eternal

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