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Muhammad ๏ทบ โ the last and final Prophet โ was born in Makkah. From when he was a small boy, everyone in Makkah called him Al-Amin โ which means the Trustworthy One! They trusted him completely because he never, ever lied.
He was kind and gentle with everyone around him. He was generous to the poor. He lost his father before he was born, and his mother when he was still young. But he grew up with a heart full of kindness โ never bitter, always giving. ๐
Being honest and trustworthy is one of the most beautiful things anyone can be โ just like Muhammad ๏ทบ! Be Al-Amin! ๐
When Muhammad ๏ทบ was forty years old, he was alone in a cave on a mountain. Suddenly Angel Jibreel came and held him tight three times. Then Jibreel said the first words of the Quran:
Read! In the name of your Lord who created everything โ created humans from a tiny clot. Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous โ who taught by the pen โ taught humans what they did not know.
Muhammad ๏ทบ came home shaking. His wife Khadijah wrapped him up and listened to everything. Then she said: Never! By Allah โ Allah will never let you down! You are kind to your family, you help people carry their troubles, you give to those who have nothing, you welcome guests, and you help people in hard times! She was the very first person to believe. ๐
The very first word of the Quran was READ! Allah loves learning. Read the Quran every day โ even just a little! ๐
For thirteen years in Makkah, Muhammad ๏ทบ told his people about Islam โ every day, in public and in private. The Quraysh made fun of him and called him a liar. They hurt the Muslims badly. They threw filth on him while he was praying.
His uncle Abu Talib helped to protect him. His wife Khadijah supported him. But they both died in the same year! That year is called the Year of Grief.
But he never stopped calling people to Allah. A Prophet of Allah never stops! ๐ช
Muhammad ๏ทบ faced many hard things โ but he never gave up! When things are hard for us, follow his example of patience and trust in Allah! ๐ช
One night, something truly amazing happened! Allah took Muhammad ๏ทบ from Makkah all the way to Al-Aqsa mosque โ and then up through all seven heavens on a creature called Buraq!
In each heaven he met a Prophet! Adam in the first, Yahya and Isa in the second, Yusuf in the third, Idris in the fourth, Harun in the fifth, Musa in the sixth, and Ibrahim in the seventh!
Then he went before Allah and received the gift of five daily prayers โ reduced from fifty through Musa's kind advice โ each one counting as ten! ๐
Our five daily prayers are a gift from Allah, given on the most amazing night in history. Pray them with love! ๐
After thirteen years, the Quraysh planned to harm Muhammad ๏ทบ. But Allah protected him and he left Makkah safely.
He hid with his close friend Abu Bakr ๏ทบ in a cave for three days. The Quraysh came looking and got very close! Abu Bakr was worried. Muhammad ๏ทบ said calmly: O Abu Bakr โ what do you think of two people when Allah is their third?
Allah says in the Quran: When they were in the cave โ he said to his companion: Do not grieve โ Allah is with us!
They arrived in Madinah to a city full of joy! ๐
La tahzan โ Do not grieve โ Allah is with us! When things are hard, trust in Allah completely. ๐
In the second year after the Hijra, the Quraysh came with a big army to destroy the small Muslim community. The Muslims had far fewer people and almost no weapons.
The night before the battle, Muhammad ๏ทบ prayed to Allah with his whole heart: O Allah! Fulfil what You promised me! O Allah! If this small group is destroyed, You will not be worshipped on Earth!
Allah sent angels to fight with the believers! The Quran says: Allah helped you at Badr when you were small in number! The Muslims won!
Allah revealed: You did not kill them โ Allah killed them! You did not throw when you threw โ it was Allah who threw! ๐
With Allah's help a small group can overcome a much bigger one. Always trust in Allah's help! ๐ช
Muhammad ๏ทบ and 1,400 companions travelled to Makkah for Umrah. The Quraysh blocked them and would not let them in. A peace agreement was made โ and it seemed very difficult for the Muslims! They had to go home without entering Makkah that year.
Some companions were concerned. But Muhammad ๏ทบ accepted all the conditions calmly. Then Allah revealed: We have given you a clear victory!
The companions did not understand at first โ but within two years, huge numbers of people came to Islam! And then Makkah opened. What looked difficult was actually the greatest opening from Allah! ๐๏ธ
Sometimes what looks difficult is actually a great opening from Allah! Always trust Allah's plan โ He sees what we cannot! ๐
In the 8th year after the Hijra, Muhammad ๏ทบ came back to Makkah. Everyone waited โ what would the Prophet of Mercy do to the people who had hurt him so badly?
He went to the Ka'bah and removed every idol. Then he spoke to his enemies โ the very people who had hurt him and his companions for years:
O people of Quraysh! What do you think I will do with you today? They said: You are a generous brother โ son of a generous brother!
He said: Go โ you are all free! No blame on you today! May Allah forgive you โ He is the Most Merciful! ๐ Many people entered Islam. ๐
Muhammad ๏ทบ forgave the people who hurt him the most. Forgiveness is the greatest act of a strong heart! ๐
In his final Hajj, Muhammad ๏ทบ stood before a huge gathering of companions on the Mountain of Arafah and gave his Farewell Sermon:
O people! Your Lord is One. Your father is one. An Arab is not better than a non-Arab โ a white person is not better than a black person โ except in taqwa! The most honoured person to Allah is the most righteous!
I leave two things with you โ if you hold on to them, you will never go astray: the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet!
He asked: Have I given you the message? They all said YES! He said: O Allah โ be my witness! ๐
His final message was for us too: hold on to the Quran and Sunnah โ and all humans are equal before Allah! ๐
Aisha ๏ท described Muhammad ๏ทบ with the most beautiful words: His character WAS the Quran. He was the Quran walking and living on Earth!
He was the most generous person โ giving everything until nothing was left. Aisha said he would repair his own sandals, fix his own clothes, and help around the home just like any member of the family.
He never insulted anyone. He never used bad words. He smiled so much that every companion felt he was the Prophet's own special friend. He said: Smiling at your brother is a sadaqah โ a gift to Allah! The Quran says: You are of a tremendous character. ๐น
Learn one thing from his character and try to do it today โ his gentleness, his generosity, his smile. Follow him! ๐น
In his final illness, Muhammad ๏ทบ gathered his strength and went to the mosque. He looked at his companions praying together and his face was bright and glowing โ Anas described it as bright like a page of the Quran.
In his last moments, his lips were moving. Aisha leaned very close to hear. He was saying: With the highest companions โ with the highest companions โ with the highest companions!
Then he raised his finger up towards Allah and said: Rather โ with Allah the Most High!
And his pure soul went back to Allah โ on a Monday, aged 63. His message, his Quran, and his Sunnah are with us until the Last Day. ๐
His last words were full of love for Allah and longing for the highest place. May our last words be La ilaha illAllah Muhammadur Rasulullah! ๐
Muhammad ๏ทบ was the last and greatest Prophet. He was Al-Amin โ the Trustworthy. His character was the Quran. He forgave his worst enemies. And Allah called him a mercy to all the worlds.
Sources: The Noble Quran & Sahih Bukhari
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