THE DYNAMIC
PERSONALITY OF RASULULLAH (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)
The Prophets (alayhimus
salaam) came to an end with the arrival of the most powerful and dignified
personality the world has ever known. Neither time nor the environment, nor the
people had any hand in the making of the prophethood of the last of the
prophets, Hadhrat Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam). The conditions and
circumstances prevailing at that time were conducive rather for tyrants and
despots, but not for the mission of a prophet. History provides proof of the
prophethood of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam): people from far and
near came to see for themselves the concept of the new reform. Many looked at
his face for the first time and would exclaim:
"This is the face of a
man of truth not that of a man of falsehood."
They immediately pledged
allegiance there and then; others took back his words in their hearts, only to
return later to embrace Islam.
The mission of Rasulullah
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) was not an innovation of his own. It was divine
in nature, comprehensive in character and dynamic in its content. The secret of
his selfless mission was his love and humility which broke down barriers,
disarmed opponents, resolved tribal rivalries and removed prejudice. Rasulullah
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) did not work miracles to achieve his objective,
but he worked what was more than a miracle: he overcame the heaviest of odds
and achieved success, the like of which has no parallel in history: he founded
Arabia. Within a short space of ten years after his migration from Makkah, he
raised Arabia to become the "Kingdom of Heaven" on earth.
To understand the mission
of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) fully, we should examine his
sublime qualities as indicated in "The Book without doubt".
His
credentials:
"Muhammad is Allah's messenger."(Al-Fath 29) "And We have sent
you (Muhammad) as a messenger unto mankind." (Al-Nisaa 79)
His
arrival was foretold: "And when Eesa son of Mary said: O Children of Israel 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 shall come after me,
whose name is the Praised One. (Saff 6)
His
status:
"Muhammad is ...... the seal of the Prophets." (Ahzaab 40)
His
character:
"And indeed you are of an exalted standard of character." (Al-Qalam
4)
His
conduct:
"Verily you have in the messenger of Allah a good example of
conduct." (Ahzaab 21)
His
humanity and humility: "I am only a man like you ......." (Fussilaat 41:6)
"I am no bringer of a
new doctrine ............... I am but an open and clear warner." (Ahqaaf
9)
His
devotion to and anxiety for fellowmen: "Ardently anxious is he over you, full of
concern, …………………… full of pity." (Taubah 128)
His
universal love and affection: "We sent thee not but as a mercy for all creatures."
(Al-Ambiyaa 107)
His
duty: "I am
commanded to worship Allah with sincere devotion." (Zumar 11)
His
message: "It
is revealed to me by inspirations that your God is one God: therefore take the
straight path." (Fussilaat 6)
"There is no God save
Him, the Beneficent, the Merciful." (Al-Baqarah 163)
"The believers are but
a single brotherhood...." (Hujuraat 49:10)
His
prayer:
"...Our Creator! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error, Our
Creator! lay not on us such a burden like that which thou laid on those before
us. O Creator! lay not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear!
Pardon us, absolve us and
have mercy on us! Thou, our Protector, and give us victory over the
disbelieving folk." (Al-Baqarah 2:286)
His
mission: "He
had ordered for you that religion which He commanded to Nuh, and that which We
commanded to Ibraheem, Musa and Eesa, saying: Establish the religion, and be
not divided therein." (Shuraa 13)
The message of Rasulullah
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) aims to establish a balance between different
aspects of human life. He said that everything in this world is created for you
and you are created for the hereafter. Spiritual purity can only be achieved
through submission to the Divine will and in fashioning one's life in accordance
with the commandments of Allah Ta'ala. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)
was thus an inspiring example of Godly life, a model of virtue and goodness, a
symbol of truth and a man for all mankind. His superiority compels us to send
DUROOD and SALAAM to him as directed in the Holy Quran.
"O you believers! Send your blessings to him and salute him with
all respect." (Ahzaab 56)
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