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Muhammad Muhammad (peace be upon (peace be upon him)him)

Mercy to MankindMercy to Mankind

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OutlineOutline

IntroductionIntroduction

Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy

– EqualityEquality

– Kindness Kindness

– For animalsFor animals

– For environmentFor environment

His MessageHis Message

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IntroductionIntroduction

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Almost 1.2 Billion bear witness he is the Almost 1.2 Billion bear witness he is the Messenger of GodMessenger of God

*1,126,325,000

Who is he ?Who is he ?

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ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA

MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD is the most is the most

successful of successful of all Prophets and all Prophets and

religious personalities.religious personalities.“ (11“ (11thth

Edition under Koran)Edition under Koran)

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ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA

““.... A mass of detail in the early .... A mass of detail in the early

sources show that he was an sources show that he was an

honest and upright man who honest and upright man who

had gained the respect and had gained the respect and

loyalty of others who were like-loyalty of others who were like-

wise honest and upright men." wise honest and upright men."

(Vol. 12)(Vol. 12)

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"My choice of "My choice of MuhammadMuhammad to lead the list of the world's to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels.and secular levels.””**

* * THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)

MICHAEL H. HART,MICHAEL H. HART, ranked himranked him 11stst in the list of the in the list of the Most Influential Persons in Most Influential Persons in

HistoryHistory: :

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If If

•greatness of purposegreatness of purpose,,

•smallness of means smallness of means andand

•astounding results astounding results

are the three criteria of human genius, who are the three criteria of human genius, who

could dare to compare any great man in could dare to compare any great man in

modern history than modern history than MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD??

LAMAR TINE,LAMAR TINE, The renowned historian, speaking on the essentials of The renowned historian, speaking on the essentials of human greatness wonders:human greatness wonders:

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He did itHe did it……

He was by far the most remarkable man that ever set He was by far the most remarkable man that ever set foot on this earthfoot on this earth

He preached a religion, founded a state, built a He preached a religion, founded a state, built a nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous social and political reformssocial and political reforms

He established a powerful and dynamic society to He established a powerful and dynamic society to practice and represent his teachings andpractice and represent his teachings andcompletely revolutionized the worlds of human completely revolutionized the worlds of human thought and behavior for all times to comethought and behavior for all times to come

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He was born in Arabia in the year 570, started his He was born in Arabia in the year 570, started his mission of preaching the religion of Truth, Islam mission of preaching the religion of Truth, Islam (submission to One God)(submission to One God) at the age of forty and at the age of forty and departed from this world at the age of sixty-three. departed from this world at the age of sixty-three.

During this short period of 23 years as a Prophet, During this short period of 23 years as a Prophet, he changed the complete Arabian peninsulahe changed the complete Arabian peninsula

His Mission ImpossibleHis Mission Impossible

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From From paganism and idolatrypaganism and idolatry to to SUBMISSION to the One SUBMISSION to the One True God, True God,

From From tribal quarrels and warstribal quarrels and wars to to national solidarity and national solidarity and cohesion,cohesion,

From From drunkenness and debaucherydrunkenness and debauchery to to sobriety and sobriety and pietypiety, ,

From From lawlessness and anarchylawlessness and anarchy to to disciplined livingdisciplined living, ,

From From utter bankruptcyutter bankruptcy to the to the highest standards of moral highest standards of moral excellence. excellence.

His Mission ImpossibleHis Mission Impossible

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Human history has never known such a complete Human history has never known such a complete transformation of a society or a place before or transformation of a society or a place before or since since

IMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUST IMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUST OVER TWO DECADES.OVER TWO DECADES.

His Mission ImpossibleHis Mission Impossible

Yes, this was done by Prophet Yes, this was done by Prophet MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD (pbuh)(pbuh)

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WHY PROPHETS ??WHY PROPHETS ??

– Sources of human knowledge - limitedSources of human knowledge - limited

– Normal realities can be understood by Normal realities can be understood by observationobservation

– Higher level realities - deductive Higher level realities - deductive reasoning + scientific investigation.reasoning + scientific investigation.

– Ultimate realities (esp. why?) Ultimate realities (esp. why?)

– Science + Philosophy can only speculateScience + Philosophy can only speculate

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WHY PROPHETS ??WHY PROPHETS ??

– No other source except divine guidance No other source except divine guidance conveyed thru prophets.conveyed thru prophets.

– God did not leave us without guidance. God did not leave us without guidance. From first man till the last. From first man till the last.

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Mission of a ProphetMission of a Prophet

To lay down:To lay down:

– Framework of beliefFramework of belief

– Mode of worshipMode of worship

– Moral codeMoral code

– Rules of culture and civilizationRules of culture and civilization

In fact to prescribe whole system of thought In fact to prescribe whole system of thought and action (Al-Deen), which includes all and action (Al-Deen), which includes all aspects of life.aspects of life.

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Mission of a ProphetMission of a Prophet

– Read the book to peopleRead the book to people

– Purify them (belief and actions)Purify them (belief and actions)

– Teach the book and WisdomTeach the book and Wisdom

– Be a practical modelBe a practical model

– Train the individuals and society to Train the individuals and society to establish Islamic system of life (Kingdom establish Islamic system of life (Kingdom of God on earth)of God on earth)

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Mission of a ProphetMission of a Prophet

– Not all the prophets succeeded because Not all the prophets succeeded because of the prejudice and intolerance of people. of the prejudice and intolerance of people. Muhammad (pbuh) did succeed in Muhammad (pbuh) did succeed in establishing the kingdom of God. establishing the kingdom of God.

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ProphethoodProphethood

– God conveyed his message to man thru Muhammad God conveyed his message to man thru Muhammad (pbuh) in two forms(pbuh) in two forms

Quran - The BookQuran - The Book

Sunnah - Sayings, practices, and approvals of the prophet. Sunnah - Sayings, practices, and approvals of the prophet. (PRACTICAL DEMO)(PRACTICAL DEMO)

– Belief in Prophethood brings the life into real worship Belief in Prophethood brings the life into real worship and obedience, otherwise, the belief remains just the and obedience, otherwise, the belief remains just the theory.theory.

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Requirements (of Requirements (of Belief in Prophethood)Belief in Prophethood)

– Believe in him (as required)Believe in him (as required)

– Obey him in all spheres of lifeObey him in all spheres of life

– His Sunnah is the explanation of Quran, His Sunnah is the explanation of Quran, nobody can contradict his explanation.nobody can contradict his explanation.

– No independent decision in a matter No independent decision in a matter prescribed by the prophetprescribed by the prophet

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Position of a ProphetPosition of a Prophet

– Servant of GodServant of God

– Makes people to obey God and worship Him Makes people to obey God and worship Him and not himself, by conveying, No Force !!and not himself, by conveying, No Force !!

– Just a human being. No share in divinity (4 Just a human being. No share in divinity (4 areas mentioned above, entity, attributes, areas mentioned above, entity, attributes, rights, and powers)rights, and powers)

– Not a superhuman. So, Islam has saved its Not a superhuman. So, Islam has saved its followers from any exaggeration in this belief.followers from any exaggeration in this belief.

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What Distinguishes What Distinguishes Muhammad (pbuh) from Muhammad (pbuh) from Others ?? Others ?? – Last ProphetLast Prophet

– Revived the faith conveyed by all prophets Revived the faith conveyed by all prophets

– Pure message retransmitted thru himPure message retransmitted thru him

– No messenger after himNo messenger after him

– Book is preservedBook is preserved

– Sunnah (practice, sayings, approvals) is recorded Sunnah (practice, sayings, approvals) is recorded in details (No better compilation of any person in in details (No better compilation of any person in history is present) history is present)

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Why follow Muhammad Why follow Muhammad (pbuh)(pbuh)– For instruction, we turn to Muhammad For instruction, we turn to Muhammad

(pbuh), not because of prejudice, but (pbuh), not because of prejudice, but becausebecause

– Last Prophet Last Prophet latest guidance latest guidance

– Word of God Word of God in pure divine, living in pure divine, living languagelanguage

– Historical record of his Sunnah is Historical record of his Sunnah is preservedpreserved

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Muhammad's (pbuh) Muhammad's (pbuh) Mission - UniversalMission - Universal– Quran confirms itQuran confirms it

– Logical consequence of finalityLogical consequence of finality

– Complete code Complete code supports finality supports finality

– No man in the last 1400 yrs like himNo man in the last 1400 yrs like him

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ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA

MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD is the most is the most

successful of successful of all Prophets and all Prophets and

religious personalities.religious personalities.“ (11“ (11thth

Edition under Koran)Edition under Koran)

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"My choice of "My choice of MuhammadMuhammad to lead the list of the world's to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels.and secular levels.””**

* * THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)

MICHAEL H. HART,MICHAEL H. HART, ranked himranked him 11stst in the list of the in the list of the Most Influential Persons in Most Influential Persons in

HistoryHistory: :

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AppearanceAppearance

Muhammad (pbuh) was of a height a little Muhammad (pbuh) was of a height a little above the average. above the average.

He was fair of complexion and altogether He was fair of complexion and altogether very handsome.very handsome.

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AppearanceAppearance

He did not speak unnecessarily and what he He did not speak unnecessarily and what he said was always to the point and without said was always to the point and without any padding. any padding.

At times he would make his meaning clear At times he would make his meaning clear by slowly repeating what he had said. by slowly repeating what he had said.

His laugh was mostly a smile. His laugh was mostly a smile.

He kept his feelings under firm control. He kept his feelings under firm control.

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DressDress

His dress generally consisted of a shirt, His dress generally consisted of a shirt, tamad (trousers), a sheet thrown round the tamad (trousers), a sheet thrown round the shoulders and a turban. shoulders and a turban.

His blanket had several patches (Tirmidhi). His blanket had several patches (Tirmidhi).

He had very few spare clothes, but he kept He had very few spare clothes, but he kept them spotlessly clean (Bukhari). them spotlessly clean (Bukhari).

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DressDress

Once he enquired of a person in dirty Once he enquired of a person in dirty clothes whether he had any income. clothes whether he had any income. Upon getting a reply in the affirmative, Upon getting a reply in the affirmative, he observed,he observed, "When Allah has blessed "When Allah has blessed you with His bounty, your appearance you with His bounty, your appearance should reflect it." [Abu Dawood] should reflect it." [Abu Dawood]

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House & BelongingsHouse & Belongings!!!!!!

His house was but a hut with walls of unbaked clay His house was but a hut with walls of unbaked clay and a thatched roof of palm leaves covered by and a thatched roof of palm leaves covered by camel skin. It contained camel skin. It contained

– a rope cot, a rope cot,

– a pillow stuffed with palm leaves , a pillow stuffed with palm leaves ,

– the skin of some animal spread on the floor the skin of some animal spread on the floor and a water and a water

– bag of leather bag of leather

– and some weapons. and some weapons.

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House & BelongingsHouse & Belongings!!!!!!

These were all his earthly belongings, These were all his earthly belongings, besides besides

a camel, a camel,

a horse, and a horse, and

an ass and an ass and

some land which he had acquired in the some land which he had acquired in the later part of his life (Bukhari, Muslim, later part of his life (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood). Abu Dawood).

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"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's "I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind.. undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind.. I became more than convinced that it was not the sword I became more than convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life.”life.”

MAHATMA GANDHI,MAHATMA GANDHI, says in ‘Young Indiasays in ‘Young India..’..’

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""It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, his of the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own missionand in his own mission….”….”

MAHATMA GANDHI,MAHATMA GANDHI, says in ‘Young Indiasays in ‘Young India..’..’

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House & BelongingsHouse & Belongings!!!!!!

Sometimes he slept on his cot, sometimes on a skin Sometimes he slept on his cot, sometimes on a skin or ordinary mattress, and sometimes on the or ordinary mattress, and sometimes on the ground.ground.

To his disciples (who wanted to offer him a soft bed)To his disciples (who wanted to offer him a soft bed)

"What have I to do with worldly things. My "What have I to do with worldly things. My connection with the world is like that of a traveller connection with the world is like that of a traveller resting for a while underneath the shade of a tree resting for a while underneath the shade of a tree and then moving on." and then moving on."

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House & BelongingsHouse & Belongings!!!!!!

His wife A'isha (ra) says that there was hardly His wife A'isha (ra) says that there was hardly a day in his life when he had two square a day in his life when he had two square meals. [Sahih Muslim] meals. [Sahih Muslim]

This was so inspite of him being the most This was so inspite of him being the most beloved ruler of the Islamic State of all beloved ruler of the Islamic State of all times. times.

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For his familyFor his family!!

He had declared unlawful for himself and his He had declared unlawful for himself and his family anything given by the people by way family anything given by the people by way of Zakat (obligatory donation of 2.5% of of Zakat (obligatory donation of 2.5% of savings) or sadaqa (charity). savings) or sadaqa (charity).

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"He was Caesar and Pope in one; but he "He was Caesar and Pope in one; but he was Pope without Pope's pretensions, was Pope without Pope's pretensions, Caesar without the legions of Caesar: Caesar without the legions of Caesar: without a standing army, without a without a standing army, without a bodyguard, without a palace, without a fixed bodyguard, without a palace, without a fixed revenue; revenue;

REV. REGINALD REV. REGINALD BOSWORTH SMITHBOSWORTH SMITH , ,

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If ever any man had the right to say that he If ever any man had the right to say that he ruled by the right divine, it was Mohammed, ruled by the right divine, it was Mohammed, for he had all the power without its for he had all the power without its instruments and without its supports." instruments and without its supports."

REV. REGINALD REV. REGINALD BOSWORTH SMITHBOSWORTH SMITH , ,

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Extremely humbleExtremely humble!!

Though virtual king of Arabia and an apostle of Though virtual king of Arabia and an apostle of Allah, he never assumed an air of superiority. Allah, he never assumed an air of superiority.

He used to invite people be they slaves, He used to invite people be they slaves, servants or the poorest believers, to partake servants or the poorest believers, to partake with him of his scanty meals. [Tirmidhi] with him of his scanty meals. [Tirmidhi]

He did not like people to get up for him and He did not like people to get up for him and used to say, "Let him who likes people to used to say, "Let him who likes people to stand up in his honour, he should seek a place stand up in his honour, he should seek a place in hell." [Abu Dawud] in hell." [Abu Dawud]

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At homeAt home!!

His wife A'isha (ra) said, "He always joined in His wife A'isha (ra) said, "He always joined in household work and would at times mend household work and would at times mend his clothes, repair his shoes and sweep the his clothes, repair his shoes and sweep the floor. He would milk, tether, and feed his floor. He would milk, tether, and feed his animals and do the household shopping." animals and do the household shopping." [Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Sahih Bukhari][Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Sahih Bukhari]

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Spend his timeSpend his time……

According to the demands on him for: According to the demands on him for:

offering worship to Allah offering worship to Allah

public affairs, and public affairs, and

personal matters. personal matters.

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Spend his timeSpend his time……

All his activities were full of supplications and All his activities were full of supplications and prayers.prayers.

His Love, Devotion, Dedication is transparent His Love, Devotion, Dedication is transparent through all these supplcns. (not just 5 through all these supplcns. (not just 5 prayers). prayers).

A full 300 page-books is there just on the A full 300 page-books is there just on the prayers he used to recite. prayers he used to recite.

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SupplicationsSupplications……

MIRACULOUS ASPECTMIRACULOUS ASPECT

Establish / Correct the relationship Establish / Correct the relationship with Godwith God

Maintain itMaintain it

Millions of Muslims throughout centuries have Millions of Muslims throughout centuries have been reciting these everyday. been reciting these everyday.

Of course, they want to follow him in all Of course, they want to follow him in all aspects (name, dress, beard, living style…).aspects (name, dress, beard, living style…).

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SupplicationsSupplications……

And don’t forget that he was And don’t forget that he was not just a spiritual guide… He not just a spiritual guide… He was a leader in all aspects of was a leader in all aspects of life.life.

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Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of rational dogmas, of a cult without rational dogmas, of a cult without images, the founder of twenty terrestrial images, the founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire, that empires and of one spiritual empire, that is is MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD..

LAMARTINE, LAMARTINE,

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The most famous men created arms, The most famous men created arms, laws and empires only. They founded, if laws and empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material anything at all, no more than material powers which often crumbled away powers which often crumbled away before their eyes. before their eyes.

LAMARTINE, LAMARTINE,

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This man moved not only armies, This man moved not only armies, legislation, empires, peoples and legislation, empires, peoples and dynasties, but millions of men in one-dynasties, but millions of men in one-third of the then inhabited world; and third of the then inhabited world; and more than that, he moved the altars, the more than that, he moved the altars, the gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs and souls.... and souls....

LAMARTINE, LAMARTINE,

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As regards all the standards by which As regards all the standards by which Human Greatness may be measured, we Human Greatness may be measured, we may well ask, may well ask, IS THERE ANY MAN GREATER THAN IS THERE ANY MAN GREATER THAN HE ?"HE ?"

(ALPHONSE DE LAMAR TINE, HISTOIRE DE LA TURQUIE, PARIS, (ALPHONSE DE LAMAR TINE, HISTOIRE DE LA TURQUIE, PARIS, 1854, VOL. II, PP 276-277)1854, VOL. II, PP 276-277)

LAMARTINE, LAMARTINE,

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His BehaviorHis Behavior

By nature he was gentle and kind-hearted, By nature he was gentle and kind-hearted, always inclined to be gracious and to always inclined to be gracious and to overlook the faults of others. overlook the faults of others.

Politeness and courtesy, Politeness and courtesy,

compassion and tenderness, compassion and tenderness,

simplicity and humility, simplicity and humility,

sympathy and sincerity sympathy and sincerity

were some of the keynotes of his character. were some of the keynotes of his character.

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His CharacterHis Character

About himself the Prophet (pbuh) said “Allah About himself the Prophet (pbuh) said “Allah has sent me as an apostle so that I may has sent me as an apostle so that I may demonstrate perfection of character, demonstrate perfection of character, refinement of manners and loftiness of refinement of manners and loftiness of deportment." [Malik]deportment." [Malik]

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His BehaviorHis Behavior

He was not annoyed if anyone He was not annoyed if anyone interrupted him even during the interrupted him even during the SERMONS for anything. SERMONS for anything.

Bedouin (desert-man)Bedouin (desert-man)

His grandson His grandson

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His BehaviorHis Behavior

The Prophet (pbuh) said: “He is a bad The Prophet (pbuh) said: “He is a bad

person in the sight of Allah person in the sight of Allah

* who does not behave courteously, and* who does not behave courteously, and

* people shun his company because of * people shun his company because of

his bad manners.his bad manners.

[Sahih Bukhari] [Sahih Bukhari]

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Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy

We have sent you except as a mercy for We have sent you except as a mercy for the worlds (al-Qur’an)the worlds (al-Qur’an)

Extremely kind and merciful for Extremely kind and merciful for believersbelievers

Even for his enemies - After Makkah’s Even for his enemies - After Makkah’s victoryvictory

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Kindness to AnimalsKindness to Animals

"Indeed, there is heavenly reward for "Indeed, there is heavenly reward for every act of kindness done to a living every act of kindness done to a living animal.“animal.“

If he saw any animal over-loaded he If he saw any animal over-loaded he would pull up the owner and say, "Fear would pull up the owner and say, "Fear Allah in your treatment of animals." Allah in your treatment of animals."

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Love for the poorLove for the poor

He said: "He is not a perfect Muslim He said: "He is not a perfect Muslim who eats his fill and lets his who eats his fill and lets his neighbour go hungry." neighbour go hungry."

To his wife he said, "O A'isha, love the To his wife he said, "O A'isha, love the poor and let them come to you and Allah poor and let them come to you and Allah will draw you near to Himself." [Sahih will draw you near to Himself." [Sahih Bukhari] Bukhari]

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Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy

He achieved a huge revolution without He achieved a huge revolution without almost any bloodshed! almost any bloodshed!

Only few hundreds were killed (initiated Only few hundreds were killed (initiated by wars from others). by wars from others).

Just compare it with any other revolution Just compare it with any other revolution of the world!!!of the world!!!

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I have studied him - I have studied him - the wonderful man the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Savior of Christ, he must be called the Savior of HumanityHumanity.“.“

GEORGE BERNARD SHAWGEORGE BERNARD SHAW

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His Life in BriefHis Life in Brief!!!!!!

Born in Makkah Born in Makkah

Married Khadijah (R) a widow of 40 years at Married Khadijah (R) a widow of 40 years at the age of 25. Stayed with her till her deaththe age of 25. Stayed with her till her death

Made Prophet at 40 years; Spread the Made Prophet at 40 years; Spread the messagemessage

Opposition by Makkans (egos; positions; Opposition by Makkans (egos; positions; vested interests; establishments)vested interests; establishments)

Migrated to Madinah at 53 (after 13 years); Migrated to Madinah at 53 (after 13 years); His followers migrated too. His followers migrated too.

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His Life in BriefHis Life in Brief!!!!!!

Established Islamic State in Madinah; Taught Established Islamic State in Madinah; Taught Muslims how to live (in all aspects of life: Spiritual, Muslims how to live (in all aspects of life: Spiritual, moral, social, political, … all aspects of life… in all moral, social, political, … all aspects of life… in all types of situations). types of situations).

Attacked continuously by surrounding enemies Attacked continuously by surrounding enemies including those from Makkahincluding those from Makkah

Became victorious within 10 years! Became victorious within 10 years!

Whole Arabia became Muslim Whole Arabia became Muslim

Died at the age of 63. Died at the age of 63.

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The Message of The Message of Muhammad pbuhMuhammad pbuh

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Basic Definitions Basic Definitions

– Islam: Peaceful, willing submission to God.Islam: Peaceful, willing submission to God.

– Islam is not a religion alone. It is a Islam is not a religion alone. It is a code/way of life (Deen). It encompasses code/way of life (Deen). It encompasses all spheres of life.all spheres of life.

– Religion guides in the area of 'ibadaat Religion guides in the area of 'ibadaat (worship) only. Whereas Deen guides all (worship) only. Whereas Deen guides all spheres of life of a man i.e. in spheres of life of a man i.e. in mosque/church and state affairs.mosque/church and state affairs.

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Basic Definitions Basic Definitions

– A Muslim is the one who submits himself A Muslim is the one who submits himself to God willfully and peacefully.to God willfully and peacefully.

A Muslim's belief is:A Muslim's belief is:

– There is no God except the one true GodThere is no God except the one true God

– and Muhammad is the messenger and and Muhammad is the messenger and slave of God. (Peace be upon him)slave of God. (Peace be upon him)

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Who was the first Who was the first Muslim on earth?Muslim on earth?– Adam not Muhammad (peace be on Adam not Muhammad (peace be on

them both)them both)

– Islam is not a new religion. It is the Islam is not a new religion. It is the religion given by God religion given by God to the first man and is to the first man and is the same for the last one too and the same for the last one too and for every one in between. for every one in between.

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MisconceptionsMisconceptions

– Muhammad pbuh is not the founder of Muhammad pbuh is not the founder of Islam. He came with the last edition Islam. He came with the last edition of Islam. of Islam.

– Muslims are not Muhammadans. Muslims are not Muhammadans.

– Muslims do not worship Muhammad Muslims do not worship Muhammad pbuh.pbuh.

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The Miracle given to The Miracle given to Muhammad pbuh – Al-Muhammad pbuh – Al-Qur’anQur’an

– A UNIQUE BOOKA UNIQUE BOOK

– Memorized in Full by hundreds of thousandsMemorized in Full by hundreds of thousands

– TOP in being read daily by millions all over the TOP in being read daily by millions all over the world (Encyclopedia Britannic, 11world (Encyclopedia Britannic, 11thth edition) edition)

– Preserved in its ORIGINAL form for the last 14 Preserved in its ORIGINAL form for the last 14 centuriescenturies

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Center, The KAABA in Center, The KAABA in MakkahMakkah– Built by Prophets ABRAHAM and ISHMAEL 3000 Built by Prophets ABRAHAM and ISHMAEL 3000

years agoyears ago

– Muslims throughout the world face towards it Muslims throughout the world face towards it while prayingwhile praying

– 1.5 MILLION Muslims in Hajj; 1.5 in Umrah1.5 MILLION Muslims in Hajj; 1.5 in Umrah

– Where everybody (males) dress the same and Where everybody (males) dress the same and race, wealth, status, etc., all are removed.race, wealth, status, etc., all are removed.

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The FASTEST Growing The FASTEST Growing Religion in the world:Religion in the world:– Not by Sword or Money ! Not by Sword or Money ! “Today it is 'perhaps' the “Today it is 'perhaps' the

fastest growing religion in US”fastest growing religion in US” (Maston Speight, (Maston Speight, Director of the office of Christian Muslim relations of Director of the office of Christian Muslim relations of the national council of churches of Christ of the USA)the national council of churches of Christ of the USA)

– 'World's fastest growing religion''World's fastest growing religion' (Robert Morey, (Robert Morey, Director of research and education foundation, Austin, Director of research and education foundation, Austin, TX) in spite of the Muslims powerlessness and TX) in spite of the Muslims powerlessness and decadence in the past 2 centuries.decadence in the past 2 centuries.

– 'In modern times it has made great gains in 'In modern times it has made great gains in Africa'Africa' (The 1990 Almanac, Houghton Mifflin (The 1990 Almanac, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston) . Company, Boston) .

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The FASTEST Growing The FASTEST Growing Religion in the world:Religion in the world:

– Never witnessed large scale desertions: As Never witnessed large scale desertions: As against all other religions.against all other religions.

– Devoid of Major Splits: Divisions (Shiites, Zaidi, Devoid of Major Splits: Divisions (Shiites, Zaidi, etc.,) are around 10% only.etc.,) are around 10% only.

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MUSLIMS: A GLOBAL MUSLIMS: A GLOBAL COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

Total Population: Total Population: 1 Billion1 Billion

Indian Subcontinent:Indian Subcontinent: 30%30%

sub-Saharan Africa:sub-Saharan Africa: 20%20%

Arab World:Arab World: 18%18%

Southeast Asia:Southeast Asia: 17%17%

USSR and China:USSR and China: 10%10%

Non-Arab Middle East:Non-Arab Middle East: 10%10%

Countries with more than 50% Muslim population: 57Countries with more than 50% Muslim population: 57

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Famous Books of IslamFamous Books of Islam

1. Psalms of David1. Psalms of David

2. Torah: The old testament2. Torah: The old testament

3. Bible: The new testament3. Bible: The new testament

4. Quran: The final testament4. Quran: The final testament

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Famous Prophets of Famous Prophets of IslamIslam

– ADAMADAM

– NOAHNOAH

– ABRAHAMABRAHAM

– MOSESMOSES

– JESUSJESUS

– MOHAMMEDMOHAMMED

– (Peace be on them all)(Peace be on them all)

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Basic Sources of IslamBasic Sources of Islam

– Quran : Quran : The Book of AllahThe Book of Allah

– Sunnah:Sunnah: The sayings, practice, and The sayings, practice, and approvals of the prophet approvals of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh).Muhammad (pbuh).

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Three Main Elements Three Main Elements of Islamof Islam

– Sovereignty of God on all matters of lifeSovereignty of God on all matters of life; spiritual ; spiritual and material.and material.

– Prophethood: Prophethood: Guidance (spiritual and material) is Guidance (spiritual and material) is sent thru prophets from Adam thru Mohammed sent thru prophets from Adam thru Mohammed (peace be upon them.)(peace be upon them.)

– The Hereafter (Life after death)The Hereafter (Life after death) Obedience... Obedience...…..Paradise for ever …..Paradise for ever Disobedience….Hell for everDisobedience….Hell for ever

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BASIC PILLARS OF BASIC PILLARS OF ISLAMISLAMEvery act done with the consciousness that it Every act done with the consciousness that it

fulfills the divine will is considered an act of fulfills the divine will is considered an act of worship in Islam. worship in Islam.

Nevertheless, the specific acts of worship termed Nevertheless, the specific acts of worship termed as the Pillars of Islam are on the higher plane of as the Pillars of Islam are on the higher plane of spirituality. spirituality.

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BASIC PILLARS OF BASIC PILLARS OF ISLAMISLAMThey are:They are:

1.1. The Declaration of Faith (Shahadah): 'I bear The Declaration of Faith (Shahadah): 'I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship witness that there is none worthy of worship except God and that Muhammad is His servant except God and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.and messenger.

2.2. The Prayer (Salah): 5 times a day as a duty The Prayer (Salah): 5 times a day as a duty towards God. To strengthen the belief in God. To towards God. To strengthen the belief in God. To inspires man to higher morality.inspires man to higher morality.

3.3. Fasting (Siyam): Cultivates piety, patience and Fasting (Siyam): Cultivates piety, patience and love for the poor.love for the poor.

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BASIC PILLARS OF BASIC PILLARS OF ISLAMISLAM

4.4. The poor-Tax (Zakat): To give 2.5% annually of The poor-Tax (Zakat): To give 2.5% annually of one's net savings as alms to the poor. (Life one's net savings as alms to the poor. (Life insurance in a Muslim community) insurance in a Muslim community)

5.5. Pilgrimage (Hajj): To Makkah, provided one has Pilgrimage (Hajj): To Makkah, provided one has the means (financial and physical).the means (financial and physical).

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Articles of FaithArticles of Faith

– Existence, oneness and Attributes of AllahExistence, oneness and Attributes of Allah

– Belief in AngelsBelief in Angels

– Belief in Holy BooksBelief in Holy Books

– Belief in ProphetsBelief in Prophets

– Belief in the HereafterBelief in the Hereafter

– Belief in the Destiny (All past, present, and future Belief in the Destiny (All past, present, and future events are from Allah and in His Knowledge.)events are from Allah and in His Knowledge.)

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Universality of Universality of MessageMessage

– Quran always address "O Mankind", "O Son of Quran always address "O Mankind", "O Son of Adam". And Not to people of any particular Adam". And Not to people of any particular race, tribe, are, color, language..race, tribe, are, color, language..

– "The believers are like brothers" (Quran). "The believers are like brothers" (Quran).

– "All men are equal in Islam. The Arab has no "All men are equal in Islam. The Arab has no superiority over non-Arab, nor does the non-superiority over non-Arab, nor does the non-Arab have superiority over Arabs except in the Arab have superiority over Arabs except in the fear of God." - Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) fear of God." - Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

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FAITH IN GODFAITH IN GOD

Not just that HE exists butNot just that HE exists but

– Creator, Master, Ruler, Administrator of the Creator, Master, Ruler, Administrator of the universe;universe;

– No one has share in HisNo one has share in His Entity (Asma)Entity (Asma)

Attributes (Sifaat)Attributes (Sifaat)

Rights (Huqooq)Rights (Huqooq)

Authority/powers (Ekhtiaraat)Authority/powers (Ekhtiaraat)

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Purity of FaithPurity of Faith

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most MercifulIn the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

– Say: He is God, The One and OnlySay: He is God, The One and Only

– God, the Eternal, the AbsoluteGod, the Eternal, the Absolute

– He begets not, nor is he begottenHe begets not, nor is he begotten

– And there is none like unto Him. [Quran And there is none like unto Him. [Quran 131:1-5]131:1-5]

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Requirements (of Faith Requirements (of Faith in God)in God)– Worship Him aloneWorship Him alone

– Pray Him alonePray Him alone

– Have hope and fear from Him aloneHave hope and fear from Him alone

– Take the law from Him alone. Law Take the law from Him alone. Law making should be within the limits making should be within the limits prescribed by Him and under His prescribed by Him and under His permission.permission.

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BELIEF IN THE BELIEF IN THE HEREAFTERHEREAFTER– This life is a test.This life is a test.

– At the end AccountabilityAt the end Accountability

– Time for accountability - fixed by GodTime for accountability - fixed by God

– present order of things will be replaced by present order of things will be replaced by anotheranother

– All human beings will rise once again in the All human beings will rise once again in the new worldnew world

– Everyone will face God individuallyEveryone will face God individually

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BELIEF IN THE BELIEF IN THE HEREAFTERHEREAFTER– Judgment based on not just God's Judgment based on not just God's

knowledge but Proofs from angles, his knowledge but Proofs from angles, his environment, his book of deeds etc.,environment, his book of deeds etc.,

– No undue intercession. No bribery, No No undue intercession. No bribery, No advocacy without His permission.advocacy without His permission.

– Criteria: Did the man conduct himself a/c Criteria: Did the man conduct himself a/c to Islam? to Islam?

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BELIEF IN THE BELIEF IN THE HEREAFTERHEREAFTER– In one of his sermons calculated to instil the In one of his sermons calculated to instil the

fear of Allah and the day of reckoning in the fear of Allah and the day of reckoning in the hearts of men, Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: hearts of men, Prophet Muhammad pbuh said:

– O people of Quraish be prepared for the O people of Quraish be prepared for the hereafter, I cannot save you from the hereafter, I cannot save you from the punishment of Allah; punishment of Allah;

– O Bani Abd Manaf, ….; O Abbas… O Fatima, O Bani Abd Manaf, ….; O Abbas… O Fatima, daughter of Muhammad, even you I cannot daughter of Muhammad, even you I cannot save you from the punishment of Allah." save you from the punishment of Allah."

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Three Categories of Three Categories of peoplepeople– Who Reject - Hellfire foreverWho Reject - Hellfire forever

– Who Believe, but distorted way - (a/c to Who Believe, but distorted way - (a/c to scholars, such people will be sent to Hell scholars, such people will be sent to Hell for sometime and then sent to Heaven)for sometime and then sent to Heaven)

– Who accept and practice - Paradise Who accept and practice - Paradise foreverforever

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Three Categories of Three Categories of peoplepeople– Every thing in this life is pure blessing of Every thing in this life is pure blessing of

God and it is impossible for human to God and it is impossible for human to deserve any reward. The prophet deserve any reward. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) clarified that even he Muhammad (pbuh) clarified that even he also will enter paradise because of the also will enter paradise because of the mercy of Allah and not based upon his mercy of Allah and not based upon his actions. The actions we do just enable us actions. The actions we do just enable us to receive that mercy which will send us to receive that mercy which will send us to paradise.to paradise.

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SOME ISLAMIC SOME ISLAMIC PRINCIPLESPRINCIPLES

– Oneness of GodOneness of God

– Oneness of mankind: No one can claim Oneness of mankind: No one can claim that he is better than others. It is only God that he is better than others. It is only God Who knows who is better. It depends on Who knows who is better. It depends on piety and righteousness.piety and righteousness.

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SOME ISLAMIC SOME ISLAMIC PRINCIPLESPRINCIPLES– Oneness of Messengers and the Message: Oneness of Messengers and the Message:

– Muslims believe that God sent different Muslims believe that God sent different messengers throughout the history of mankind. messengers throughout the history of mankind.

– All came with the same message and the same All came with the same message and the same teachings. teachings.

– Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ismail, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus, and Ismail, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus, and Muhammad. They are all the Prophets of Muhammad. They are all the Prophets of Islam.Islam.

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Equality in Islam Equality in Islam (POLICY)(POLICY)

– O' Mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a O' Mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of you. Quran 49:13you. Quran 49:13

– God looks not to your FIGURES nor to your WEALTH God looks not to your FIGURES nor to your WEALTH but to your HEARTS and to your DEEDS - Prophet but to your HEARTS and to your DEEDS - Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Muhammad (Peace be upon him)

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Equality in Islam Equality in Islam (PROGRAM)(PROGRAM)

– Group prayers - a part of the programGroup prayers - a part of the program

– 5 times a day for every locality5 times a day for every locality

– Once a week for the whole cityOnce a week for the whole city

– Once a year for the whole Muslim world i.e. Once a year for the whole Muslim world i.e. pilgrimage to Makkah. pilgrimage to Makkah.

– Where everybody prays shoulder to shoulder.Where everybody prays shoulder to shoulder.

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"It was the first religion that preached and practiced "It was the first religion that preached and practiced democracy; for, in the mosque, when the call for prayer is democracy; for, in the mosque, when the call for prayer is sounded and worshippers are gathered together, the sounded and worshippers are gathered together, the democracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when the democracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when the peasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim: 'God peasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim: 'God Alone is Great'...Alone is Great'...

(S.NAIDU, IDEALS OF ISLAM, VIDE SPEECHES & WRITINGS, MADRAS, 1918)(S.NAIDU, IDEALS OF ISLAM, VIDE SPEECHES & WRITINGS, MADRAS, 1918)

SAROJINI NAIDU,, the the famous Indian poetess saysfamous Indian poetess says ……

SAROJINI NAIDU,, the thefamous Indian poetess saysfamous Indian poetess says ……

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Leaders must fulfill three functionsLeaders must fulfill three functions

– provide for the well being of the led,provide for the well being of the led,

– provide a social organization in which provide a social organization in which people feel relatively securepeople feel relatively secure

– provide them with one set of beliefsprovide them with one set of beliefs

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

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People like Pasteur and Salk are leaders in the first People like Pasteur and Salk are leaders in the first sense. sense.

People like Gandhi and Confucius, on one hand, and People like Gandhi and Confucius, on one hand, and Alexander, Caesar and Hitler on the other, are Alexander, Caesar and Hitler on the other, are leaders in the second and perhaps the third sense. leaders in the second and perhaps the third sense.

Jesus and Buddha belong in the third category alone. Jesus and Buddha belong in the third category alone.

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

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Perhaps the greatest leader of all times Perhaps the greatest leader of all times was was MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD, who combined all , who combined all three functions. three functions.

To a lesser degree, Moses did the same."  To a lesser degree, Moses did the same." 

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

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"It is impossible for anyone who studies the life & "It is impossible for anyone who studies the life & character of the great Prophet of Arabia, …., to feel character of the great Prophet of Arabia, …., to feel anything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, one anything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, one of the great messengers of the Supreme.  …of the great messengers of the Supreme.  …

I myself feel whenever I re-read them, a new way of I myself feel whenever I re-read them, a new way of admiration, a new sense of reverence for that admiration, a new sense of reverence for that mighty Arabian teacher."  mighty Arabian teacher." 

ANNIE BESANTANNIE BESANT in in The Life & Teaching of The Life & Teaching of MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD says says

ANNIE BESANTANNIE BESANT in in The Life & Teaching of The Life & Teaching of MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD says says

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Thank you!!!Thank you!!!