1 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

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1 BISM-ILLAH-IR-RAHMAN-lR-RAHIM In The Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful Kufa Center Of Islamic Knowledge (KCIK) Muhammad: Al-Nabiy Al-Raoof Al-Raheem مبروك مولد ألرسول ص By Amer A. AL-Zubaidi Prophet Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) is the most honored and beloved servant of Allah God (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala), on whom He has bestowed His highest blessings. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) is a mercy unto mankind. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) has described him in Surah (9:128) of the Glorious Qur'an with His Own Attributes because of his mercy and kindness toward the believers, (He is) compassionate, (and) AlRaoof Merciful AlRaheem 1 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

2 to the believers. The Glorious Qur'an says, Muhammad is RasoolAllah, and those who are with him are vehement against the infidels, compassionate among themselves, Thou seest them bowing down, prostrating themselves in obeisance (unto) Allah, seeking grace from Allah and (His) pleasure; Their marks on in their faces (foreheads), because of the effect of their (frequent) prostration; That is their description in the Taurat; and their description in the Injeel; like a seed that putteth forth its stalk then strengthens it; then becomes stout and rises firm upon its stem, delighting the sowers, so that He may enrage by them the unbelievers; Allah hath promised those who believe and do good, forgiveness and a great recompense. (48:29) " ل ق د ج اءآ م ر س ول م ن أ نف س ك م ع ز يز ع ل ي ه م ا ع ن ت م ح ر يص ع ل ي ك م ب ال م و م ن ين ر ؤ وف رح يم." " ه و ال ذ ي أ ر س ل ر س ول ه ب ال ه د ى و د ين ال ح ق ل ي ظ ه ر ه ع ل ى ال دين آ ل ه و آ ف ى ب الل ه ش ه يد ا." Love of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) is the basis and essence of Islam. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) loves the true followers of Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) and those whom he loves. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) followed the divine will, and following his footsteps is a sure proof of the love of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala), which alone entitles mankind to receive Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala)'s love. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) says (8:33), And Allah will chastise them while thou art among them, nor will Allah chastise them while yet they seek forgiveness. Any deviation from His Word and RasoolAllah s teaching through his actions, means that the deviator not only loses Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) s love, but also earns His displeasure. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) was unable to convince some spiritically blind and deaf people of the Truth, and they would suffer 2 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

3 inside for it. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) would then console him by reminding him that his duty was only to deliver the message - guidance comes only from Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala). Whether they followed him or turned away, Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) assured him that He was sufficient for him, and for those who carry His message. It is reported, The words and deeds of Muhammad from the beginning to the end of his stay in this world, were the truest demonstration of the divine revelations (nothing but a revelation revealed). The Glorious Qur'an says, Say, (O Rasool Muhammad!) If ye do love Allah, follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. (3:31) " و م ا آ ان الل ه ل ي ع ذب ه م و أ نت ف يه م و م ا آ ان الل ه م ع ذب ه م و ه م ي س ت غ ف ر ون." " ق ل إ ن آ نت م ت ح ب ون الل ه ف ات ب ع ون ي ي ح ب ب ك م الل ه و ي غ ف ر ل ك م ذ ن وب ك م و الل ه غ ف ور رح يم." Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) was a human being, a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a leader, spiritual and political. He was also the Seal of the Prophets Anbiya - the last Rasool of Allah, there is no Prophet (Nabiy) after him. It is a blessing for all sincere Muslims to celebrate the birthday of Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam), the mercy for the creation, on the occasion of Mawlid Al Nabiy. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) was taught and tutored by Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) Himself. He was under the divine care all the time. Since his birth, he was fully resplendent in the task of teaching through example of conduct and later, in conveying the divine message. He lived like a human among people, blessed with divine wisdom, mercy, and guidance, so that he could guide the human beings in all times. 3 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

4 Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) was asked, Do you invite us to worship you? He answered, I take refuge with Allah. Neither I worship any god save Allah, nor do I ask anyone to worship any other god save Allah. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) says (96:1), Read thou (O Rasool Muhammad!) in the name of thy Lord Who created (Every thing in the Universe). By reciting the revelations, he attracted the attention of men and women around him. He purified their hearts and minds, after which he taught them the book and the wisdom, in so that they might apply this guidance in their day-to-day lives. The Glorious Qur'an says, He it is Who raised among the illiterates a Rasool from among themselves, who recites unto them His Signs, and purifies them, and teaches them the Book and wisdom, although they were before this in manifest error. (62:2) " اق ر أ ب اس م ر ب ك ال ذ ي خ ل ق." "ه و ال ذ ي ب ع ث ف ي ال ا م ي ين ر س ول ا م ن ه م ي ت ل و ع ل ي ه م ا ي ات ه و ي ز آ يه م و ي ع ل م ه م ال ك ت اب و ال ح ك م ة و إ ن آ ان وا م ن ق ب ل ل ف ي ض ل ال م ب ين." Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) was a human being of extraordinary merits and endowed with all fine qualities such as patience, courage, wisdom, generosity, intelligence, love, and magnanimity, to show the Muslims how to mould their own lives. He was a perfect example of purity and goodness, and a symbol of truth and justice. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) says (33:21 and 68:4), Indeed (there) is for you in RasoolAllah (Muhammad) an excellent pattern (of conduct) for him who hopeth in Allah and the latter day and remembereth Allah much. And most certainly thou standest on sublime morality. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) said, Fear Allah wherever you are, and follow up an unpleasant deed with a good one. The good one will wipe the 4 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

5 unpleasant one out, and behave well towards human beings. The Glorious Qur an says, (O Our Rasool Muhammad!) We sent thee not but unto all of mankind. And We sent not before thee but men, unto whom We did reveal. Say (O Our Rasool Muhammad!) O ye people, Verily I am the RasoolAllah unto you all. (34:28; 21:17 and 7:158) " ل ق د آ ان ل ك م ف ي ر س ول الل ه أ س و ة ح س ن ة ل م ن آ ان ي ر ج و الل ه و ال ي و م ال ا خ ر و ذ آ ر الل ه آ ث ير ا." " و إ ن ك ل ع لى خ ل ق ع ظ يم." " و م ا أ ر س ل ن اك إ ل ا آ اف ة ل لن ا س." " ل و أ ر د ن ا أ ن ن ت خ ذ ل ه و ا ل ات خ ذ ن اه م ن ل د ن ا إ ن آ ن ا ف اع ل ين." "ق ل ي ا أ ي ه ا الن اس إ ن ي ر س ول الل ه إ ل ي ك م ج م يع ا ال ذ ي ل ه م ل ك الس م او ات و الا ر ض لا إ ل ه إ لا ه و ي ح ي ي و ي م يت ف ا م ن وا ب الل ه و ر س ول ه الن ب ي الا م ي ال ذ ي ي و م ن ب الل ه و آ ل م ات ه و ات ب ع وه ل ع ل ك م ت ه ت د ون." Muslims were directly guided by the clear revelations of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) and the teachings and instructions of Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam). He was sent to expose and explain the ultimate truth, to interpret or explain the meanings or implications of Islamic law to enlighten the human mind and heart with the knowledge through which mankind would become aware of the Almighty Lord. He was a teacher, interpreter, and expounder of the religion of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala). It was a great favour of Allah that He sent him to show mankind the right path. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) says (3:164), Indeed Allah hath conferred His favour upon the believers when He raised up Rasool (Muhammad) among them from their own selves, to rehearse unto them His Signs. The Glorious Qur an says, Allah! There is no God but He, the (Ever) Living, the Self-subsistent. Slumber seizeth Him not nor sleep; His is whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth; Who is he that 5 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

6 can intercede with His presence except as He permit; He knoweth what is before them and what is behind them, while they can not comprehend anything out of His knowledge save that which He willeth, His Throne extendeth over the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of them both tires Him not, and He is the Most High, the Most Great. (2:255) " ل ق د م ن الل ه ع ل ى ال م و م ن ين إ ذ ب ع ث ف يه م ر س ولا م ن أ نف س ه م ي ت ل و ع ل ي ه م ا ي ات ه و ي ز آ يه م و ي ع ل م ه م ال ك ت اب و ال ح ك م ة و إ ن آ ان وا م ن ق ب ل ل ف ي ض لال م ب ين." "و ل ن ب ل و ن ك م ب ش ي ء م ن ال خ وف و ال ج وع و ن ق ص م ن الا م و ال و الا نف س و الث م ر ات و ب ش ر الص اب ر ي ن." Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) guides those who seek Him to His path, out of darkness into light, by His own will. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) says (47:2), And those who believe and do good, and believe in what has been sent down unto (our Rasool) Muhammad, and (believe that) it is the truth from their Lord, He will remove from them their evil and (shall) improve their state. The Glorious Qur an says, O People of the Book! Indeed Our Rasool (Muhammad) had come unto you, manifesting unto you much of what ye had concealed of the Book, and passing over much. Indeed hath come to you from Allah, Light and a Manifest Book. (5:15) "و ال ذ ين ا م ن وا و ع م ل وا الص ال ح ات و ا م ن وا ب م ا ن زل ع ل ى م ح م د و ه و ال ح ق م ن رب ه م آ ف ر ع ن ه م س ي ي ات ه م و أ ص ل ح ب ال ه م." " ي ا أ ه ل ال ك ت اب ق د ج اءآ م ر س ول ن ا ي ب ي ن ل ك م آ ث ير ا م م ا آ ن ت م ت خ ف ون م ن ال ك ت اب و ي ع ف و ع ن آ ث ي ر ق د ج اءآ م م ن الل ه ن ور و آ ت اب م ب ين." The angels invoke Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) to send His blessings Salawat on Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) and the Muslims are commanded to invoke Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) to send His blessings on him. When Muslims asked Nabiy Muhammad 6 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

7 (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam), "How are we to seek blessings for you?" He said, Say: 'O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad and on the Ali- Muhammad (Household) 'Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammad Wa Ali- Muhammad just as You blessed Ibrahim and Ali-Ibrahim Salat Ala Ibrahim wa Ali-Ibrahim'." Salawat is to be recited in the prayer (Salat) as well in religious meetings and gatherings. It is also compulsory to recite Salawat whenever the name of Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) is mentioned in much. The Glorious Qur an says, Allah and His angels bless the Nabiy! O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and greet him with a salutation worthy of respect. (33:560 " إ ن الل ه و م ل اي ك ت ه ي ص ل ون ع ل ى الن ب ي ي ا أ ي ه ا ال ذ ين ا م ن وا ص ل وا ع ل ي ه و س ل م وا ت س ل يم ا." Messengers of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) were sent to every people in every age with a universal message. Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) says (57:25), Indeed We sent Our Messengers Rosul with Clear proofs, and We sent down with them the Book and the scale (criterion) that people may establish themselves in justice; and sent We down iron wherein is latent (in its use) mighty power and also benefits for mankind, and that Allah may help him and His Rasool in secret; Verily Allah is All-Strong the Ever- Prevalent. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) said, The book of Allah is sufficient for us." This implies that laws made by Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) to create discipline and justice have been perfected in the Glorious Qur an. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) was sent to all mankind as a mercy, for the purpose of conveying the universal blessings and the message of Islam for all of mankind in the entire world, and he is the only leader to obey and follow. (This includes following leaders who abide by this law.) This message 7 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

8 announces the superior most eminent, glory of Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam). Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) has decreed that Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) s judgements, decisions and directions (concerning all material, spiritual, personal, and public matters) should be accepted and carried out by his followers. Otherwise, any profession of their faith would not be genuine and sincere. He said, None among you can ever be a true believer unless he accepts and obeys me as his master." Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Ala) says (94:4 and 21:107), And exalted for thee, thy fame. And We sent thee not (O our Rasool Muhammad!) but as a Mercy unto (all) the worlds. The Glorious Qur an says, Verily We have revealed unto thee (O our Rasool Muhammad!) as We did reveal unto Nuh and the Rasool after him; We did reveal unto Ibrahim and Ismail and Ishaq and Yaqoub and the tribes, and Isa and Ayub and Yunus and Haroun and Sulaiman, and We gave to Dawood the Psalms. And verily it hath come down from the Lord of the Worlds. It came down with it the True Spirit truthed, To thy heart (O our Rasool Muhammad!) that thou may be of the warners; in the language, plain Arabic. And verily it is foretold in the scriptures of yore. (4:163 & 26: ) " ل ق د أ ر سل ن ا ر سل ن ا ب ال ب ي ن ت و أ نز ل ن ا م ع ه م ال ك ت ب و ال م يز ان ل ي ق وم الن اس ب ال ق سط و أ نز ل ن ا الح د ي د ف يه ب ا س شد يد و م ن ف ع ل لن اس و ل ي ع ل م الل ه م ن ي نصر ه و ر سل ه ب ال غ ي ب إ ن الل ه ق و ى ع ز يز." " و ر ف ع ن ا ل ك ذ آ ر ك." " و م ا أ ر س ل ن اك إ ل ا ر ح م ة ل ل ع ال م ي ن." "ي ا أ ي ه ا ال ذ ين ا م ن وا ا م ن وا ب الل ه و ر س ول ه و ال ك ت اب ال ذ ي ن زل ع ل ى ر س ول ه و ال ك ت اب ال ذ ي أ نز ل م ن ق ب ل و م ن ي ك ف ر ب الل ه و م لا ي ك ت ه و آ ت ب ه و ر س ل ه و ال ي و م الا خ ر ف ق د ض ل ض لا لا ب ع يد ا." "و إ ن ه ل ت نز يل ر ب ال ع ال م ين ن ز ل ب ه ال روح ال ا م ين ع ل ى ق ل ب ك ل ت ك ون م ن ال م نذ ر ين ب ل س ان ع ر ب ي م ب ين و إ ن ه ل ف ي ز ب ر ال ا ول ين أ و ل م ي ك ن ل ه م ا ي ة أ ن ي ع ل م ه ع ل م اء ب ن ي إ س ر اي ي ل." 8 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

9 Praise belongs to the Lord of the worlds Who blessed His Elect Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) and blessed his household and those who do good with goodness. Articles signed represent the author's opinion and not necessarily the opinion of the administration and/or staff of KCIK, or the Editors of the AL-KUFA Newsletter. الاراء الواردة بمطبوعات الكوفة والنشرة تعبر عن اراء آاتبيها ولا تعتبر بالضرورة عن راي مطبوعات الكوفة او مرآز الكوفة للمعارف الاسلامية. For those who would like to use the publications of the AL-KUFA for some useful purpose, you are welcome to do so, but quote this source as a reference to avoid copyright infringements. However, all material is copyrighted and any use of it requires the express (written or verbal) permission of the editors. يرجى التاآد من ذآر اسماء المو لفين للمقالات المنشورة عند اعادة طبعها ونشرها او عرضها بالبريدالالكتروني وشبكات الانترنيت. جميع الحقوق محفوظة Publisher: AL-KUFA Publications Published in the AL-KUFA Newsletter Vol.11 No.04 March 2005 مرآز الكوفة للمعارف الاسلامية Kufa Center of Islamic Knowledge رونوك امريكا P.O. Box 11771; Roanoke, Virginia ; USA صندوق بريد فرجينيا 9 Muhammad: AlNabiy AlRaoof AlRaheem AL-KUFA Publications Amer A. AL-Zubaidi

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