Characters of a prophet and a messenger of Allah

Assalaamu'alaikum wa Rahmatullah!

This is actually the session for us to recall what we had learned during our schooling time. I believe every muslims learned about these no matter they were schooled in religious schools or in secular schools especially in Malaysia where we have Islamic Education classes but I wonder how many of us bother to memorize all of these at least for their own selves and at least they could answer others' when they ask?

A prophet and a messenger of the God actually possess and displayed prophethood characteristics since their toddler time. The particular person already had those characteristics before he received revelation from the God. They must also possess these characteristics:

1. Siddiq (truth)

It indicates that a prophet and a messenger of the God must be speaking and acting the truth.

2. Amanah (trustworthiness)

He must be a person trusted by others, and trustworthy in keeping the trust of others.

3. Fathanah (intelligent)

He could comprehend everything that happened around him.

4. Tabligh (conveying)

A prophet and a messenger of the God must convey the message to others, so if they do not convey the message then they failed to fulfill the responsibility from the God for their ordination thus doesn't deserve to be known as a messenger of the God.

A prophet and a messenger of the God is impossible possessing these characteristics:

1. Kizzib (liar) 

A prophet and a messenger of the God is never a liar. 

2. Khianah (betrayer)

A prophet and a messenger of the God never betrays others.

3. Balid (imbecile)

The God would never ordain an imbecile to be a prophet and a messenger of the God but He knows who are the best person to be chosen in conveying His message and love to His slaves and servants.

4. Kitman (hiding)

A prophet and a messenger of the God would never hide the message of the God from others because he functions to transmit the teaching of the God to the nation.

Believing in the prophets and messengers of the God is the fourth pillar of sunnah orthodox Islamic faith. The God is protecting and guiding these people acts and words. They are ma'asum which means they are innocent and protected from sins and errors in every aspect of speech, morality, and daily life. But as to say, they are not gods. The God would never have to protect Himself from sins because He is the Most Perfect amongst all. How could we check all of these characteristics whether they fit or not to every individuals mentioned in few posts? We need the help of Quran and Qisaasul Anbiyaa'. Hope it benefits me myself and brothers and sisters that I love with all of my heart.

Sealed with prayers for peace and love. May Allah grants us some knowledge from His infinite knowledge. We pray so that Allah would guide everyone with His guidance and light of truth. May we learn the knowledge of Quran and Sunnah with our heart pure to receive His blessings and making us closer to Him. May He opens our heart to know Him and giving us the goodness in the world that would also be useful in the hereafter, aamin!!!

Muhammad (saw) Last Sermon

Assalaamu'alaikum wa Rahmatullah!

This sermon was delivered by our beloved prophet, Muhammad (saw) in 'Uranah Valley, 9th of Zulhijjah 10 H. He delivered this sermon on 'Arafah Hill in front of Muslims during the 'Aidul Ad'ha celebration before he left us in this temporary world. May he becomes our salvator in the herafter with His permission, aamin!

"O human, listen carefully to what I wanted to say as I am not sure whether I would ever see you again after this year passing. Listen to me carefully and deliver it to those who are not here today.

O human, as you consider this month and this city (mecca) as the holiest, so must you consider the soul and the property of your brethren Muslim as the holiest trust. Return the trust that had been put on you to its rightful owner. Never hurt anyone so may others do not hurt you too. Remember that you will be going to see your Lord and He would surely counting every thing that you had done. He had prohibited usury nd every matter regarding usury is illegal since then.

Be careful with Satan for the safety of your religion. He had given up in tricking you in huge matters but beware with little matters so that they would not be the root for you to follow his footsteps. 

O human, as you have the rights on your wife, so do your wife has the rights on you. When they had completing their responsibility on you, so they are rightful to receive foods and shelter in lovelihood. Treat your women with care and love, be gentle to them as they are indeed your assistant and your loyal companions. Your rights on them is that they should not bring the people that you are not in favor with, and they are prohibited from fornification and adultery. 

O human, listen to my words diligently. Worship God, performing five times daily salaat, fast in the month of Ramadhan, and perform the purification of your property. Perform hajj pilgrimage if you are able to. Be it known to you that a Muslim is a brother to another. All of you are equal and none of you are different of one another except in piety and charity that differentiate you in His view.

Remember that one day you will be seeing Him where you will be responsible on your deeds. So, make sure that you are in right track and be on it after my absence from your midst.

O human, there will be no more messenger of God nor prophet of God after me and there will be no more new religion. So, human consider this wisely and evaluate it. Understand what I had said to you. Indeed I am leaving you with two things where if you follow and be in compliance with both of them, you will not be deflected forever. They are the Quran and Sunnah (traditions).

May those who listened to my words deliver it to others. May the last one understood my words better than those who get these words in the first hand. Testify this O God that I had delivered Your messages to your slaves and servants!!!"

May we remember this sermon always and bear them in our mind. May our nation being a nation honored by God to receive His blessings, aaamin!!!