The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 5

The love of animals, trees and inanimate objects for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ The love for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ amongst the creation is not limited to human beings. Below are a just few examples of non-humans who were unable to hide their love, awe and reverence for Allah's beloved ﷺ. Tears from … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 5

Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 4: Bilal’s Azan Shakes Medina

After the Messenger of Allah ﷺ passed away, some of the Sahaba left the holy city of Medina and moved to other lands. This facilitated the spreading of Islam. It also helped the Sahaba to deal with the pain from the passing of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Even prior to this however some Companions … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 4: Bilal’s Azan Shakes Medina

Everything is one of four categories

The scholars of Aqida will often make statements which on the surface are simple, but when reflected upon give an insight into certain realities about Allah Most High and His creation. Sheikh Nawawi al-Jawi says that everything in existence comes under one of four categories1: That which has no beginning and no end. This is … Continue reading Everything is one of four categories

Visions of The Beloved ﷺ Part 3: Glad tidings for Uthman

The house of Sayiduna Uthman bin Affan was surrounded by rebels. Uthman was being confined to his home and was unable to leave. Not long before he was assassinated, he told his wife about a dream he had: I saw the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Abu Bakr and Umar. They said to me:"Break your fast … Continue reading Visions of The Beloved ﷺ Part 3: Glad tidings for Uthman

The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 4

The love of the Early Muslims for the Prophet ﷺ The Early Muslims (Salaf) consist of the first three generations in Islam. They are the Sahaba (companions), Tabi'een (followers) and the Tabi ul-Tabieen (followers of the followers). The Tabi'een are the generation of Muslims after the Sahaba (companions). Unlike the Sahaba, they did not meet the Prophet ﷺ. … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 4

The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 3

After briefly discussing the love of Allah Most High for His Messenger ﷺ, we will now look at the love of creation for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, starting with his Sahaba (companions). It should be pointed out however that the love of any of Allah's creation for the Prophet ﷺ in reality is merely … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 3

Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 2: The resemblance of Imam al-Hasan

Kulayb narrates that he heard Abu Hurayra say that 'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:"Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me because Satan cannot impersonate me." 'Kulayb then said 'I related this to Ibn Abbas and I said to him, "I saw him (The Messenger of Allah ﷺ) in my dream and … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 2: The resemblance of Imam al-Hasan