Lesson 4

Beginners’ Course on Islam II

Speaker: Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul [email protected]

Lesson 4

Lesson Outline

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), a living example.◦ The human need for role models;◦ The concept of Prophethood in Islam;◦ Life examples from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

Who Are They?

Going back to Basics

Our need for a role model:◦ As human beings, it has been our nature to take examples from others

and make as our role models.

◦ Whether they are related to us, or not.

As human beings, it is our nature to:1. Interact with others;2. We are civic beings;3. We need a family;4. We are a community.

Question…

Who is the role model of Muslims?

Is he a role model for humanity?

How do you prove it?

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)

O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness and a bringer of good tidings and a warner. And one who invites to Allah , by His

permission, and an illuminating lamp.

Quran, 33: 45 - 46

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)

Learning through his examples. After the migration to Yathrib, Prophet Muhammad (peace and

blessings be upon him) established the Muslim community.

He then draw the outline that made the 1st constitution in human history, which has:1. secured the rights of minority religions;2. signed treaty with neighboring tribes;3. granted rights to foreigners and slaves;4. condemned racism and nationalism;5. live a healthy lifestyle by giving up alcohol, prostitutions, crime, etc.;6. encouraged his followers to seek knowledge;7. Etc.

Life Examples

“Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him, and that

you be Kind to your parents. If one of them or both of them reach

old age with you, do not say a word of disrespect, or scold them,

but say a generous word to them. And act humbly to them in

mercy, and say, “My Lord, have mercy on them, since they cared for

me when I was small.”

Quran, 17: 23-24

Life Examples

It was reported by Abu Basra Ghifari (may Allah be pleased with him) that when he was a non-believer, he came to Madinah and

stayed as a guest of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). He drank milk from all his goats at night but the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not say a word. That night,

he and all his family slept hungry.

Life Examples

But those who before them, had homes (in Medina) and had adopted the Faith,- show their affection to such as came to them for refuge, and entertain

no desire in their hearts for things given to the (latter), but give them preference over themselves, even though poverty was their (own lot). And those saved from the covetousness of their own souls,- they are the ones

that achieve prosperity.

Quran, 59:9

Life Examples

Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) kissed Al-Hasan ibn ‘Ali while Aqra’ ibn Habis At-Tamim was sitting with him.

Al-Aqra’ said: “I have ten children and have never kissed one of them.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cast a look

at him and said:

“Whoever is not merciful to others will not be treated mercifully (by Allah).”

Hadith narrated by Imam al-Bukhari

In conclusion…

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