Weekly Reflections #24: "An Inspirational Person I Admire"

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Introduction

To this it may be affirmed that the history of this world does not present such individuality which changed the world as the world changed by the great personality of the Prophet of Islam peace be upon him. He was born in 570 CE in Mecca and K lane reports his name as Muhammad who is the last prophet and the messenger of Allah. To this very day, millions across separate continents and civilizations have has learned the things he wanted mankind to learn. As we recall his incredible story further more, we are given hope that he never wavered from his ideals of truth and justice, and his constant care for the whole of the creation.

To embark in this process of getting to know more about the noble personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) it is but fitting that we recognize and appreciate his or, or many, dimensions. He was a honourable and loving man, who was a husband and a father, a great statesman, the famous orator and one of the great social activist of that country. More importantly, he was a prophet and an apostle who was sent to make people embrace the religion of Islam. He belonged to the Quraish tribe and was brought up in an orphan, and therefore, experienced social inequalities in Mecca.

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Being in his productive age, his attachment to and love for Allah and his creation grew intensively. This spiritual awakening gave him the strength of character filled with justice, compassion and love for all creatures on earth. This is the character that brought about the creation of the Islamic faith, a faith that is founded on the Tawhid, the fraternity of mankind and the Iman which is the advocacy for the virtuous life.

Another very great thing about Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life is that he was a perfect model of morality. He especially exhibited a lot of love and compassion to all human beings, as well as other creatures. His character was the embodiment of the Quranic verse, "Indeed, there is for you in the messenger of Allah an excellent example to follow" (Quran 33:21).

These and many other qualities depicted from the character of the Prophet, including the respect for the rights of animals, tolerance, and genuine concern for the suffering of the poor and the weak are the noblest character in human beings. By being humble and modest he became a positive role model for all the future generations. He shunned carriage or riding on a donkey, especially when it was raining by opting to walk bare feet. Such a perspective remains almost shocking in the modern world full of greed and the tendency to build lavish lifestyles regardless of the consequences.

If we look at the core of the revealed message of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), it is the message of Mercy or Ahmaq toward all of creation. He always stressed to respect and be kind to people of all color, backgrounds, and economic status. His many teachings about compassion has been a source of wisdom to millions of people who follow his teachings. In essence, his teachings on love and empathy can be summed up by a hadith you’ve most likely come across before – ‘None of you is a believer until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.’

This collection contains positive lessons on unity in a world where it is increasingly difficult to accept others and their beliefs due to hostility. It was his popular phrase that he lived by, “Your religion is yours and mine is mine.” It shows tolerance to the people out there. This message of tolerance and understanding has no boundaries, no color or age that’s why millions of people are still pulling inspiration from the legendary speech.

When more information is revealed in relation to the life of the Prophet Muhamad (PBUH), one is encouraged upon finding that even toilsome in his endeavor to spread the word of Allah he never relinquished his call. Apart from his youth in Mecca, he was a man who experienced adversities in his endeavor to present the word of God. His hardships therefore offer a reminder as to how success never comes easy and how tenacity and persistence are two unstoppable forces in the world today.

The Hijrah to Medina can be considered a milestone in his life. Here he founded the very first Islamic state where society was constructed from justice, equality and Everyone wanted to hear the story of triumph of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his mission of propagating the message of Islam despite all odds.

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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remains an unmatched figure in this world and millions of people try to follow him.
The message about love, kindness, fairness, and the ability to hear the pain and suffering of others has made him the spiritual leader of people on different continents and epochs. In our effort of contending for a better world, the guidance that comes through Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serves as the source of hope, people coming together and waiving animosity toward emulating the cherished values of a harmonious existence. It is now our responsibility and aim to continue the prophethood and act upon the morality of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to create a better tomorrow for ourselves as well as for the generations to follow.

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