I'm reading the Qur'an tonight, and I just came across some I really like from Chapter 53, "...your companion, Muhammad, has neither erred, nor has he gone astray. he does not speak out of his own desire; the Quran is pure revelation sent to him... This manifestation is now visible on the spiritual horizons. Muhammad approached closer to Allah, and Allah leaned down towards him, so that it became as it were a case of one chord serving tow bows or closer still..."
I think this is so beautiful! I take this to say that what happened, the words Muhammad spoke, were not what he wanted, he was just stating what Allah said to him. I think this is important to note. It's not like Muhammad went and wrote some things down he wanted others to believe (and I know he couldn't write anyway). He was a prophet. He didn't choose it, he didn't win a lottery or wake up and think this is what he wanted. It's what happened. I believe I read somewhere that after the first encounter with the angel Gabriel that he was confused. All of this seems very honest to me. And I have not read one single bit about the prophet, peace be upon him, that implies that he was greedy or wanted fame or wealth or power, etc.
I love the last bit about Muhammad and Allah connecting. How beautiful and inspiring. It makes me want to really focus on how important it is to connect with Allah and make that effort.
Salam Sister, this is Hamayoun. It's been a while since I've been here. Looks like you're making good progress mashallah, keep up the good work. On an earlier post you mentioned about what to do after prayer, here is a hadith on that.
ReplyDeleteSome poor people came to the Prophet and said, “The wealthy people will get higher grades and will have permanent enjoyment and they pray like us and fast as we do. They have more money by which they perform the Hajj, and ‘Umra; fight and struggle in Allah’s Cause and give in charity.” The Prophet said, “Shall I not tell you a thing upon which if you acted you would catch up with those who have surpassed you? Nobody would overtake you and you would be better than the people amongst whom you live except those who would do the same. Say “Sub-han-al-lah”, “Alhamdu-lillah” and “Allahu Akbar” thirty three times each after every (compulsory) prayer.
Hope this helps!
Thanks! I looked that up at some point and have been doing that after prayer.
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