Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) united warring Arab tribes under one religion, His life role model for entire humanity
PESHAWAR (APP): In every period of history, Allah Almighty had sent His messengers to guide the humanity and educate them about God’s commands in order to achieve success in this world and hereafter.
Showing an immense blessings on mankind irrespective of caste, colour and nationality, Allah Almighty had sent around 1,24,000 prophets for education, reformation and guidance of people to live a prosperous, happy and dignified life.
“The arrival of prophets that was started from Hazrat Adam (AS) followed by Hazrat Noh (AS), Hazrat Mosa (AS), Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS), Hazrat Esa (AS) and many others, had been completed on Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) being the last Prophet of Allah Almighty, who united all the warring tribes of the Arab peninsula under one religion from where the rays of Islam had spread to the entire universe,” said Professor Dr. Abdul Ghafoor, former Director Islamic Center, University of Peshawar while talking to APP on Friday.
“The entire world had been waiting for the last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for many centuries and this long wait was ended with the arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who was sent as the last Prophet of Allah Almighty and after Him (PBUH) no prophet would come till end of this world,” he reiterated.
He said the shariah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was regarded as the last message of the Allah, and all the previous shariahs were abolished.
Dr Ghafoor said His (SAWW) guidance had been declared sufficient for all mankind till the end of this world.
Despite all difficulties and problems, he said the last Prophet (PBUH) continued preachings of the holy Quran at holy city of Makkah and later migrated to Madina for the sake of supremacy of Islam.
Later, the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and His followers conquered Makkah without any resistance and converted the city into Islam’s holiest place due to Kaaba where Muslims come for Hajj and Umrah throughout the year.
“Indeed, the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a perfect example of an honest, merciful, compassionate, truthful, and brave human being, who showered peace and mercy upon all creatures lived on the face of the earth and was called Rehmatul Lil Aalamin.”
He said Muhammad was a holy Prophet raised by Allah, the creator and sustainer of all human beings for guidance and happiness of entire mankind.
His qualities of being peace-loving, kind and merciful, generous, modest and his concern for orphans, widows and poorer, His respect for the people of other religions and religious leaders had touched the hearts of everyone.
Besides others, the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was also highly praised by the non Muslims due to His numerous leadership qualities and matchless services for mankind.
Profeesor Dr Michael Hart in his book “the most 100 influential persons in the history,” said that Muhammad (PBUH) was on the top of most influential leader in history of world as His (SAWW) teachings had inspired all.
He praised the holy Prophet (PBUH) for uniting the warring tribes of the Arab Peninsula, who were fighting on petty disputes into a most powerful and civilized nation in less than two decades and these tribes had later ruled on the entire world.
Dr. Gustav Well in his famous book “History of Islamic Peoples” said Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a shining example to people of all ages and His character was pure, stainless and acceptable to all at all times.
Dr Ghafoor said the conquest of Makkah has given a clear lesson to keep moving consistently towards the right direction with a trust in God to achieve a goal, believing in Allah’s help and promoting tolerance, high moral values and forgiveness.
In all wars, he said the last Prophet of Allah led from the front and pardon all opponents after the victory.
“The last messenger of Allah taught us equality, humanity, and the rights of women. He showed followers the value of respect in social life and simplicity in family affairs. The best among you are those, who behave best towards their wives. The best among you is the one, who is kindest to wife and the worst among you is the one who treats his wife badly”.
“His farewell sermon Hijatul Wida had outlined the entire agenda of human rights and interfaith harmony. In the last sermon, the holy Prophet (PBUH) had declared that no one has any superiority over any other on any basis except by piety and righteousness.
He (PBUH) gave the concept of Tauheed (oneness of Allah), that there was no one worthy of worship except Allah Almighty and belief in the Prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH) were the basis of Islamic faith.
He (SAWW) declared that killing of a person and forceful possessing of one’s property was against the teaching of Islam and declared such negative practices as Haram (prohibited).
He (PBUH) also called for honoring the human lives and declared that protecting the life of an individual was tantamount to protection of whole humanity.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized upon justice, equality of all human beings, equal socio–economic rights for women and declared racial supremacy unacceptable.
