Archive for the The Messenger (a.s.) Category
September 5, 2012 / Quran and Politics, The Messenger (a.s.)
The executive authority of Allah’s Rasool/Messenger (s.a.w) has been clearly established in the Quran [3:32; 3:132; 4:59; 5:92; 8:1; 8:20; 8:46; 9:71; 24:52; 24:54; 24:56; 33:71; 47:33; 48:17; 49:14; 58:13; 64:12]. As a Chief Executive of the Islamic Community/State, the Messenger (s.a.w) was empowered by the Almighty with the ultimate executive authority to execute or enforce the Islamic Laws and run the administration of the Islamic state. The obedience of the executive authority of the Last
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September 2, 2012 / Quran and Politics, The Messenger (a.s.)
Three essential powers for running a state are the legislative power (to make laws), the judicial power (to interpret the laws and decide matters accordingly) and the executive power (to implement the law and the decisions thereby). As far as the judicial power or authority is concerned, the Quran clearly states that the ultimate judicial authority belongs to the Almighty [6:57; 6:62; 7:87; 10:109; 11:45; 12:40; 12:67; 28:70; 28:88; 40:12]. However, the Quran also clearly establishes the judicia
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May 18, 2012 / The Messenger (a.s.)
Leadership has been defined in many ways but it is mostly agreed that “leadership is about influencing others towards a common goal”. According to Michael H. Hart’s book ‘The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History’ (1978), Muhammad (s.a.w.) has been the most influential personality in the entire human history. It will be interesting and edifying to know what was his leadership style which made him the most influential person ever along with other factors.
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April 13, 2012 / The Messenger (a.s.)
There are three verses in the Quran in which Uswa-Hasana has been mentioned. The verses are as follows:
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لَقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِمَنْ كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا
Certainly, there is an excellent example for you in the Messenger of Allah, for him who looks
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April 12, 2012 / The Messenger (a.s.)
The Quran says categorically that Muhammad (a.s.) would die as others would die. Please see the following verse:
إِنَّكَ مَيِّتٌ وَإِنَّهُمْ مَيِّتُونَ
Surely (O Prophet) you will die and surely they (too) will die.
Al-Qur'an, 039.030 (Az-Zumar [The Troops, Throngs])
The above verse mentions first the death of the Prophet (in second person singular) and then mentions the death of others (in third person plural). The verse begins with the word inna whi
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April 12, 2012 / The Messenger (a.s.)
When Noah (a.s.) was sent to his people:
فَقَالَ الْمَلأ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ قَوْمِهِ مَا نَرَاكَ إِلا بَشَرًا مِثْلَنَا وَمَا نَرَاكَ اتَّبَعَكَ إِلا الَّذِينَ هُمْ أَرَاذِلُنَا بَادِيَ الرَّأْيِ وَمَا نَرَى لَكُمْ عَلَيْنَا مِنْ فَضْلٍ بَلْ نَظُنُّكُمْ كَاذِبِينَ
11/27 Then the chiefs of t
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April 12, 2012 / The Messenger (a.s.)
Please consider the following verses:
قُلْ لا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ عِنْدِي خَزَائِنُ اللَّهِ وَلا أَعْلَمُ الْغَيْبَ وَلا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ إِنِّي مَلَكٌ إِنْ أَتَّبِعُ إِلا مَا يُوحَى إِلَيَّ قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الأعْمَى وَالْبَصِيرُ أَفَلا تَتَفَكَّرُونَ
Say (O Messenger): "I do not say to you, I have
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April 12, 2012 / The Messenger (a.s.)
In 7/157-158, Quran mentions the prophet (p.b.u.h) as ‘Al-Nabbiyyil-ummi’.
007:157. "Those who follow the apostle, alnnabiyya alommiyyawhom they find mentioned in their own (scriptures),- in the law and the Gospel;- for he commands them what is just and forbids them what is evil; he allows them as lawful what is good (and pure) and prohibits them from what is bad (and impure); He releases them from their heavy burdens and from the yokes that are upon them. So it is those who believe in him
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April 12, 2012 / The Messenger (a.s.)
[ Sayings of the Prophet (s.a.w.) in the Quran: The verses in the Quran where Allah said to the Prophet [s.a.w): "QUL" (Say). These are not Prophet's own words but the words are from Allah . However, in these verses, Allah specifically commanded the prophet [p.b.u.h], 'QUL' (SAY). Note: This may not be the complete list]
About Himself
Say: "I would, if I disobeyed my Lord, indeed have fear of the penalty of a Mighty Day. [6:15]
Say: "I tell you not that with me are the treasures of Al
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April 10, 2012 / The Messenger (a.s.)
The word Muhammad [a.s.] appears in the Quran four times in the following verses:
3/144 And Muhammad is no more than a messenger; the messengers have already passed away before him; if then he dies or is killed will you turn back upon your heels? And whoever turns back upon his heels, he will by no means do harm to Allah in the least and Allah will reward the grateful.
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33/40 Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the La
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