“Tafsir: 94:4 – Imam al-Baydawi on the Elevated Status of the Prophet” *** Imam al-Baydawi (d. 685/1286)1 comments on verse 4 of Surat al-Sharh regarding the exalted status of the Prophet (saw): Arabic text: {وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ} بالنبوة وغيرها، وأي رفع مثل أن قرن اسمه باسمه تعالى في كلمتي الشهادة وجعل طاعته طاعته، وصلى عليه … Continue reading
Category Archives: The Prophet Muhammad
Articles, comments, posts, poems and much more on the blessed sira (life), shama’il (characteristics) and sha’n (unique status) of the best of creation, the beloved of Allah and our beloved – The Messenger of Allah (Allah abundantly bless him and grant him peace).
“The Prophet’s Sublime Character” – Tafsir of Surah al-Qalam Verse 4
“The Prophet’s Grand Level of Character: Tafsir of Surat al-Qalam Verse 4” *** Allah the Majestic states regarding His beloved in the noble verse of surat al-Qalam: { وإِنك لعلى خلق عظيم } فيه ثلاثة أقوال.أحدها: دين الإسلام، قاله ابن عباس.والثاني: أدب القرآن، قاله الحسن.والثالث: الطبع الكريم. وحقيقة «الخُلُق»: ما يأخذ به الإنسان نفسه من … Continue reading
“Shaykh Salih Uthaymin and Tabarruk…shirk?”
“Seeking Blessings through the Messenger of Allah” – Shaykh Salih al-`Uthaymin (Allah have mercy on him) *** Imam Ahmad b. Hanbal is reported to have said when asked by his son `Abd Allah regarding wiping the platform on which the noble feet of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace) touched: … Continue reading