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- 1. MUHAMMAD Peace and Blessingsof Allah Be Upon Him The Last Messenger of God Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him Issue 1
- 2. A warm welcometo you! To help you get a glimpse of the noble Messenger of Allah and benefit through his Objective model personality practical teachings exemplary life and the proven formula that will provide you peace, success and salvation. Please read on… Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 3. Savior and Liberator TimesBefore Muhammad Times After Muhammad True Concept of God- Lost True Concept of God- Restored Ignorance & Darkness Knowledge & Light Barbarism & ruthlessness Kindness & mercy Sexual Slavery, Nudity & Persecution of women Women’s status and rights Usury and Exploitation Justice and fairness Fear and terror Peace and security Class and Colour discrimination Love and Brotherhood Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 4. Look around…Where arewe today? God & religion- forgotten Idol and human worship Wars, conflicts and killing Terror and fear Interest dealings, corruption and exploitation Injustice, oppression and no human rights Marginalization of poor and have-nots Persecution of women and the weak Nudity and obscenity Confusion and restlessness We need Muhammad’s guidance… Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 5. Muhammad- An Introduction Born at Makkah (Saudi Arabia) in 570 AD Trader in his twenties Recognized as ‘Trustworthy’ among his people First marriage at the age of 25 to Khadija, a widow aged 40 years Personal Appearance… “ Handsome features, bright face, likeable temperament” “… captivating at a distance and very sweet and most handsome from near, talk sweet and words clear…” Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him “graceful, handsome, eyes black and large, hair long and thick, voice clear …” “… charming to look at and well-built …”
- 6. Muhammad- An Introduction Bestowed Prophethood when he began receiving revelation at 40, the first verses … ‘Proclaim! (or Read!) In the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, Who created, Created man, from (alaq) something which clings: Proclaim! and thy Lord is Most Bountiful, He Who taught (the use of) the Pen, Taught man that which he knew not.’ (Quran- Chapter 96) Called people to the truth, faced persecution in Makkah Migrated to Madina where he was welcomed wholeheartedly A new phase began where Muhammad laid the foundations of a society based on Divine guidance. Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 7. Beginning of DivineRevelation leads to a new era Guidance from the Creator who knows man unlike other Laws and Values from Heaven, not earth For the entire world, not a region or country Way of life as per Divine guidance, not human desires Long term, not short-term Divine Revelation Permanent guidelines and solutions, not temporary Addressing all aspects of life Addressing all human beings, rich and poor, black and white, educated and the ignorant Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 8. Origin over 1400years ago Muhammad presented the guidance over 1400 years back…for all times to come 610 AD The best values of life we see today were given 1400 years ago Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 2008 Now and the future… Muhammad’s proven cure can solve all our problems and set the human world on the right course once again
- 9. Muhammad and Religion Withthe advent of Muhammad, the notion of religion changed BEFORE Religion has nothing to do with practical life AFTER Religion guides every aspect of life. Religion betters life. Religion Life Religion Life Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 10. Muhammad’s guidance coversall walks of life Social life Knowledge & learning Politics & Governance Commerce & Economy Ethics & Etiquettes Law & Justice Hygiene Human Rights & Relations and more… Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 11. Total change. ACompanion describes… Jafer(RA), a companion of Prophet Muhammad at the court of a Christian King in Abyssinia : “Your majesty! We were ignorant people, worshipping idols, eating carrion, oppressing neighbors, brother fighting brother, the strong dominating the weak, when amidst us was raised a man (Muhammad) whose nobility, integrity and trustworthiness were already wellknown” Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him “He called us to worship God alone... he commanded us to speak the truth, to honor our promises, to be kind to our relations, to be helpful to our neighbors, to cease all forbidden acts, to abstain from bloodshed, to avoid obscenities and false witness….”
- 12. Principles of theProphet se mp li AG Practice Preach Beliefs + Right Actions Right Means + Right Ends Observation = = Results Success “He was …without a bodyguard, without a palace, without a fixed revenue. If ever any man had the right to say that he ruled by a right divine It was Mohammad, for he had all the power without instruments and without its support. He cared not for dressing of power. The simplicity of his private life was in keeping with his public life." Bosworth Smith Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 13. Noble Character se mp li AG Simpleyet elegant habits No material temptations Relished tasty food, enjoyed the beauty of flowers, the fragrance of perfumes “10 years”, said his servant, “ I was with the Prophet, and he never said as much as ‘fie to me’ Never scolded his young servant When seated among his followers, he would not occupy special seat. Personal belongings at the time of his death= Mattress of dried palm leaves, water skin and an armor "Circumstances Observation changed, but the prophet of God did not. In victory or in defeat, in power or in adversity, in affluence or in indigence, he is the same man, disclosed the same character.” Prof K.S Ramakrishna Rao, Mohammed The Prophet Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 14. se mp li AG Generous, Humble andPeace maker Forgave the people of the town of Taif who wounded him and chased him out of the city Ordered kindly treatment of captives, despite these were the very men who had inflicted insults and injuries to him Blessings on the men of Madina, they gave us wheat bread to eat when there was little of it, contending themselves with dates”- A Captive After the conquest of Makkah, he proclaimed general amnesty to the people who persecuted and tortured him and his followers No exhibition of ruthless power, no feelings of revenge, no plunder Victory meant humility to God Observation "My It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to this friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle.” M.K.Gandhi Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 15. The Light Spreads-Arabia to the World Muhammad sent envoys to the civilian centers of that time Persia ( Iran) Roman Emperor Abyssinia (Ethiopia) Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him Hauza ( Yemen)
- 16. Lifetime of LoftyAchievements Received Divine Revelation Communicated to his generation Explained the Divine message Demonstrated the theory with practice Established a God-fearing, prosperous, peaceful, successful and satisfied society Left behind a lasting guidance Trained his companions "My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, Observation but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular level.” Michael H. Hart, THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 17. se mp li AG The Message: OPeople…. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Beware of Satan for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things. The best of the ways is one trodden by the Prophets The best of the actions is that which is beneficent. The best guidance is that which is put into practice. The most valuable possession is the contentment of heart. The best provision is that of piety. Observation “If greatness of purpose, smallness of means and astounding results are the three criteria of human genius, who could dare to compare any great man in modern history with Muhammad ” La Martine, Historian Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 18. Equality and Brotherhood All mankind is from Adam and Eve. An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; A white has no superiority over a black, nor a black has any superiority over a white- except by piety and good action. “O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full Knowledge and is well-acquainted (with all things).” (Quran- Chapter 49) Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him Appointed Bilal (RA), a black and a negro slave, as the first individual to the office of Muezzin (Call to Prayer)
- 19. The Benefactor ofwomen First to accord higher status to women, first to grant rights Right to Live Social Rights Inheritance Maintenance Rights Ownership Rights Observation Education Legal Rights Privacy & Chastity Respect during Menstruation days Security & Protection “It was Islam that removed the bondage in which women are held from the very dawn of history and gave them a social standing and legal rights such as were not granted to them in England till many centuries later.” Lady Cabbold, Pilgrimage to Mecca Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 20. Message for Men:O Brothers It is true that you have certain rights in regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives, only under Allah's trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them, for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste. Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 21. Revert to IslamStatements It’s only in the past 20 years that women in this country were able to open a bank account without their husband signing the cheques. Islamic women have always had those rights. If I stick to what the Quran says, it’s clear to me that I will have total equality.- Jan, a British revert comments on Channel 4 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him “… I started reading the Koran and it was an absolutely breathtaking. It could have been written yesterday for today.”Yvonne Ridley, BBC War correspondent after embracing Islam
- 22. Prophet’s Formula ofSuccess ‘I offer you happiness of this world and that of the next’ ‘Acknowledge There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. ‘ I call you to God, the Unique, without any associate and to His obedience and to follow me…for I am the Messenger of Allah’ ‘People! No prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Adam Noah Abraham Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him … Moses … Jesus Muhammad
- 23. The Light SpreadsFurther His companions disseminated His message around the world and humanity has reaped benefits wherever and whenever Prophet Muhammad’s guidance has been followed More than 1 billion followers today Established Godfearing, just, peaceful and prosperous state ‘The Muslim World has given many innovations that we take for granted in our daily life.’ How Islamic Inventors changed How Islamic Inventors changed the world, The Independent the world, The Independent Observation Human history has never known such a complete transformation of a society or a place before or since – and IMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUST OVER TWO DECADES.” Michael H. Hart, THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
- 24. Muhammad & You! Youtoo can benefit from Muhammad, the Messenger of God, to gain success in this life and the life after death Please get to know more and change your life. Recommended Websites Recommended Books (available at www.amazon.com) www.muhammad.net www.miraclesofthequran.com www.islamicity.com www.hyahya.org/ www.pbuh.us (Prophet’s Biography) www.muslimheritage.com www.yusufislam.com/ The Holy Qur'an: Text, Translation & Commentary by Abdullah Yusuf Ali Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet – By Karen Armstrong Muhammad (Critical Lives)- by Yahiya Emerick, Yahiya J. Emerick (Cat Stevens-previous world pop star) Towards Understanding Islam- By A.A.Maududi Thank You for viewing the presentation. For further information, suggestions and comments contact [email protected] Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
Editor's Notes
- #20 During the time of jahiliya in Arabia, female infant was source of disgrace to the parents and was buried alive. “ And when the female (infant) buried alive [as the pagan Arabs used to do] is questioned; For what sin, she was killed? (Sura Al-Takwir, Verse 8-9) Narrated Al-Mughirah bind Shu’ban: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Allah has forbidden for you: (1) to be undutiful to your mothers. (2) to bury your daughters alive…...(Sahih Al-Bukhari). Seeking knowledge is mandatory for every Muslim (Al Bayhaqi) Islam gave her the right to live through teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). “Whoever has two or three daughters or sisters and treats them well will go to Paradise”. “The most perfect belivers are the best in conduct and best of you are those who are best to their wives.” “Treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers”. Unto men belongs a share of that which parents and near kindred leave, and unto women a share of that which parents and near kindred leave… (Sura Al-Nisa, Verse 7)