Rasulullah Sallallahu
Alaihi
Wasallam........
' O Muhammad! We have sent you to be a real blessing for the people of the world' (21:107)
'He brings them out of the depths of darkness into the light.'
(2:257)
This publication takes the liberty, by the grace of the
Almighty to portray the unique and exemplary roles of the beloved Prophet
Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam:
As A Grandfather The Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam is truly the pride of humanity. Humanity has never witnessed and never will witness a person like him. We have but captured a glimpse of this remarkable Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam extraordinary perfections as a father, we move now to learn of his unique role as a cherishing grandfather. He loved all children. He loved Umaamah, his granddaughter, just as he loved Hadhrat Hasan and Hussain ( R.A.). He often went out with her on his shoulders. He even placed her on his back whilst praying. When he went to prostrate, he took her aside and when he had finished he got her on his back again. He showed this degree of love to Umaamah, so as teach how to treat girls to a society that used to bury their daughters alive only a decade previously. Among these people, the Messenger's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam care for his granddaughter was novel and had never been seen before. There is no discrimination between son and daughter in Islam. The Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam himself showed this. How can there be? One of them is the Holy Prophet Muhammed Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, the other is Hadhrat Khadija ( R.A.); one is Hadhrat Adam ( A.S.), the other is Hadhrat Hawwa ( A.S.); one is Hadhrat Ali ( R.A.), the other is Hadhrat Fatima ( R.A.). For every great man there is a great woman. One day, when Hadhrat Hasan and Hussain ( R.A.) were on the Holy Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam back, Hadhrat Umar ( R.A.) came into the Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam house. When he saw them on such an honoured place he said, " What a beautiful mount you have !" The Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam added immediately, " What beautiful riders they are !" They may not even have been aware of the way the Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam had honoured them. This special compliment was because of their position as future leaders and family heads of the household of the Prophet. From them were to come the 'seeds' of honour and dignity. Hadhrat Anas (R.A.) reports that when the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was asked which member of his family was dearest to him he replied, " Hasan and Hussain." (Tirmizi). On numerous occasions he used to put them on his knee and embrace them and he was often reported as saying, " These are my sons and daughter's sons." He was not only kind, caring and devoted only to his children and grandchildren but his treatment of the young children of others was also the most affectionate. Whenever he passed by any number of children he used to pass his hand over them with affection and sometimes he would join in their innocent plays. He never forgot to exchange with them most endearing and loving words. His love for his grandchildren, especially his grandchildren Hadhrat Hasan and Hussain ( R.A.) was beyond measure. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was reported to have said, "Bring my bouquets." And upon being brought to him he would embrace and kiss them. Hadhrat Jaabir (R.A.) reported that he accompanied the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam on a party and he met Hadhrat Hussain ( R.A.) playing on the way with his friends. The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam extended his hands. Hadhrat Hussain ( R.A.) began to run here and there and he was making them laugh till he took hold of him. He put his hands on his chin and the other between his head and ears and embraced him. (Tabraani) The intensity of his love for his family can be reflected in many incidents however, his devotion for his children and grandchildren was most exemplary. Once again, another incident in which he showed his love for his grandchildren was when he was observing prayers in the mosque. One of the sons of Fatimah ( R.A.) : Hadhrat Hasan or Hussain ( R.A.) came and got on his blessed back. He prolonged in prostration and only lifted his head when the boy got down on his own. This showed how he placed their happiness and pleasure before his own. Hadhrat Anas (R.A.) reported that he had not seen anyone more kind to his children than Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. A gentle, affectionate and loving nature..... The warm `qualities' of a truely `grand' personality.
As A Grandfather The Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam is truly the pride of humanity. Humanity has never witnessed and never will witness a person like him. We have but captured a glimpse of this remarkable Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam extraordinary perfections as a father, we move now to learn of his unique role as a cherishing grandfather. He loved all children. He loved Umaamah, his granddaughter, just as he loved Hadhrat Hasan and Hussain ( R.A.). He often went out with her on his shoulders. He even placed her on his back whilst praying. When he went to prostrate, he took her aside and when he had finished he got her on his back again. He showed this degree of love to Umaamah, so as teach how to treat girls to a society that used to bury their daughters alive only a decade previously. Among these people, the Messenger's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam care for his granddaughter was novel and had never been seen before. There is no discrimination between son and daughter in Islam. The Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam himself showed this. How can there be? One of them is the Holy Prophet Muhammed Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, the other is Hadhrat Khadija ( R.A.); one is Hadhrat Adam ( A.S.), the other is Hadhrat Hawwa ( A.S.); one is Hadhrat Ali ( R.A.), the other is Hadhrat Fatima ( R.A.). For every great man there is a great woman. One day, when Hadhrat Hasan and Hussain ( R.A.) were on the Holy Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam back, Hadhrat Umar ( R.A.) came into the Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam house. When he saw them on such an honoured place he said, " What a beautiful mount you have !" The Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam added immediately, " What beautiful riders they are !" They may not even have been aware of the way the Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam had honoured them. This special compliment was because of their position as future leaders and family heads of the household of the Prophet. From them were to come the 'seeds' of honour and dignity. Hadhrat Anas (R.A.) reports that when the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was asked which member of his family was dearest to him he replied, " Hasan and Hussain." (Tirmizi). On numerous occasions he used to put them on his knee and embrace them and he was often reported as saying, " These are my sons and daughter's sons." He was not only kind, caring and devoted only to his children and grandchildren but his treatment of the young children of others was also the most affectionate. Whenever he passed by any number of children he used to pass his hand over them with affection and sometimes he would join in their innocent plays. He never forgot to exchange with them most endearing and loving words. His love for his grandchildren, especially his grandchildren Hadhrat Hasan and Hussain ( R.A.) was beyond measure. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was reported to have said, "Bring my bouquets." And upon being brought to him he would embrace and kiss them. Hadhrat Jaabir (R.A.) reported that he accompanied the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam on a party and he met Hadhrat Hussain ( R.A.) playing on the way with his friends. The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam extended his hands. Hadhrat Hussain ( R.A.) began to run here and there and he was making them laugh till he took hold of him. He put his hands on his chin and the other between his head and ears and embraced him. (Tabraani) The intensity of his love for his family can be reflected in many incidents however, his devotion for his children and grandchildren was most exemplary. Once again, another incident in which he showed his love for his grandchildren was when he was observing prayers in the mosque. One of the sons of Fatimah ( R.A.) : Hadhrat Hasan or Hussain ( R.A.) came and got on his blessed back. He prolonged in prostration and only lifted his head when the boy got down on his own. This showed how he placed their happiness and pleasure before his own. Hadhrat Anas (R.A.) reported that he had not seen anyone more kind to his children than Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. A gentle, affectionate and loving nature..... The warm `qualities' of a truely `grand' personality.
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