Symposium 37
Words on Special Prophecy
Anwar:Salam ‘Alaykom, Akhi Hasan!
Hasan:‘Alaykom As-Salam! How are you doing?
Anwar:I am fine, thanks God! You promised to tell me about the special prophecy and the Islamic Call (Da’wa).
Hasan:This call emerged in a time full of paganism, polytheism, tyranny, oppressors, suffering and aggression. To cleanse the world from all the wrongdoings and offenses, there had to be a man with a celestial bond able to guide people, to educate people and to get them out of darkness to light.
Anwar:Does such a man have to rise to carry all this burden necessarily after injustice and corruption prevail?
Hasan:At the time of prophets and messengers, they are responsible for such burdens; after them, this responsibility is passed to their trustees. This is because the Almighty Allah always has someone representing the reason. It is part of His Divine Wisdom to send a prophet or a messenger when the world needs one. That is why Mohammad Bin Abdullah (PBUH) came with his sealing call to guide people and spread justice.
Anwar:Can we specify the date when the Islamic Call started according to Gregorian calendar?
Hasan:The Honorable Messenger (PBUH) began his call in early seventh century – in 610 A.D. – with his family and his tribe so they support his cause. Then, he spread his message to others, Arabs and non-Arabs. During this period, the prophet, his companions and his followers engaged in wars and conquests in order to exalt the name of Allah against the disbelievers. As a result, he successfully delivered his Divine message and spread his celestial call; this was around 633 A.D. His disciples
followed his path to expand his call all around the world.
Anwar:What are the features that distinguish this call?
Hasan:If we look closely, we can find many Verses from the Noble Quran clearly describing this call:
(Say: O mankind! Lo! I am the Messenger of Allah to you all)7;158.
This Holy Verse refers to the universality of this call; it is not limited to a certain place or a certain race at a certain time. This call is also a grace to humanity as it is evidently stated in this following Holy Verse:
(We sent thee not save as mercy for the people)21;107.
If we take this Holy Verse, for instance:
(Mohammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets; and Allah is Aware of all things)33;40.
We can clearly see that this Message is the Seal of all Messages, that the Prophet (PBUH) is the Seal of all Prophets and that his Book is the Seal of all Books.
Anwar:Did this call appeared unexpectedly or was the
way paved for it first?
Hasan:Of course, the way first was paved for this call through the news delivered by the preceding Prophets such as Prophet Moses (PBUH) and Jesus Christ (PBUH). This is well presented in these two Holy Verses from the Noble Quran:
(Those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write, whom they will find described in the Torah and the Gospel…)7;157.
(And when Jesus son of Mary said; O Children of Isreal! Lo! I am the Messenger of Allah unto you, confirming that which was revealed before me in the Torah, and bringing good tidings of a messenger who cometh after me, whose name is the Praise One. Yet when be hath come unto them with clear proofs, they say: This is mere magic)61;6.
Anwar:Are there any more features to this call?
Hasan:Yes, it does have more distinguishing features:
First of all, it is a complementary call to all the previous celestial calls and laws as it is evident in these words of the Most Gracious Allah:
(And when there cometh unto them a Scripture from Allah, confirming that in their possession though before that they were asking for a signal triumph over those who disbelieved and when there cometh unto them that which they know to be the Truth they disbelieve therein. The curse of Allah is on disbelievers)2;89.
Second of all, it is a call that guarantees happiness in this world and the afterworld for those who embrace it as it is obvious in this Holy Verse:
(Those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write, whom they will find described in the Torah and the Gospel which are with them. He will enjoin in them that which is right and forbid them that which is wrong. He will make lawful for them all good things and prohibit for them only the foul; and he will relieve them of their burden and the fetters that they used to wear. Then those who believe in him, and honor him and help him, and follow the light which is sent down with him: they are the successful)7;157.
Here, we conclude that this is a complete and
comprehensive call as it is far above myths, superstitions and illusions. It is entirely based on crystal clear facts and brilliant thoughts that drive injustice and darkness.
Anwar:Thank you very much indeed! Now that we know all the features related to this Islamic Call, can we move on to know something about the features and attributes of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who carried and delivered this call?
Hasan:We will definitely talk about this next time, Inshallah. See you.
Symposium 38
Attributes of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH)
Anwar:Salam ‘Alaykom!
Hasan:‘Alaykom As-Salam Wa Rahmatollah Wa Barakatoh!
Anwar:You promised to…
Hasan:I know! I promised you to talk about the attributes of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), and today I will fulfill my promise. My Dear Brother, other than the general attributes of the Prophets (PBUT) we mentioned earlier, there are additional attributes that distinguishes the Seal of the Prophets and the Messengers, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
He is of such a high ranking compared to people and other Prophets that the Most Exalted Allah described him with these words in the Noble Quran:
(And lo! Thou art of a tremendous nature)68;4.
(Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. And those with him are hard against the disbelievers and merciful among themselves. Thou seest them bowing and falling prostrate in worship, seeking bounty from Allah and His acceptance)48;29.
The Prophet (PBUH) himself says:“Six features distinguish me from other Prophets: I am given comprehensive knowledge, I am given victory with dread, I am given immaculate ground for worship, I am sent to all mankind and I am the Seal of the Prophets”.
Here are some of the attributes of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), the model and example for all mankind, according to Islamic experts:
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was the most forbearing, the most courageous, the most even-handed and the most virtuous of all. He never laid a hand on a woman unless he had their tenderness, married to them