Love for Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ is the 1st duty of life, as Muslim. It is the basic rights of Islam to obey Allah and his Messenger. Verily Allah is one and Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ is his last Prophet. Based on this requirement, all Muslims obey Allah and His Messenger and are ready to shave their heads when it comes to the love of the Messenger and the sanctity of the Messenger.
As Allah says in Quran,
قُلْ إِن كَانَ آبَاؤُكُمْ وَأَبْنَآؤُكُمْ وَإِخْوَانُكُمْ
وَأَزْوَاجُكُمْ وَعَشِيرَتُكُمْ وَأَمْوَالٌ اقْتَرَفْتُمُوهَا وَتِجَارَةٌ
تَخْشَوْنَ كَسَادَهَا وَمَسَاكِنُ تَرْضَوْنَهَا أَحَبَّ إِلَيْكُم مِّنَ اللّهِ
وَرَسُولِهِ وَجِهَادٍ فِي سَبِيلِهِ فَتَرَبَّصُواْ حَتَّى يَأْتِيَ اللّهُ
بِأَمْرِهِ وَاللّهُ لاَ يَهْدِي الْقَوْمَ الْفَاسِقِينَ
Allah says, “Say: ‘If it be that your fathers, your sons,
your brothers, your mates, or your kindred; the wealth that ye have gained; the
commerce in which ye fear a decline: or the dwellings in which ye delight – are
dearer to you than Allah, or His Messenger, or the striving in His cause;- then
wait until Allah brings about His decision: and Allah guides not the
rebellious.” (9:24)
Love for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as Is a role
Model of Excellence
The belief that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the ideal role model is the foundation for allegiance to him. Muslims throughout strive to emulate his conduct, teachings, and personality. His life is a beacon of light for those seeking to walk a path of righteousness and decency. The principles of kindness, empathy, honesty, and justice, which form the cornerstone of Islamic morality, is exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Allah says in Quran,
وَمَن يُطِعِ اللّهَ وَالرَّسُولَ فَأُوْلَـئِكَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ
أَنْعَمَ اللّهُ عَلَيْهِم مِّنَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَالصِّدِّيقِينَ وَالشُّهَدَاءِ
وَالصَّالِحِينَ وَحَسُنَ أُولَـئِكَ رَفِيقًا
Allah says: “All who obey Allah and the apostle are in the company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah,- of the prophets (who teach), the sincere (lovers of Truth), the witnesses (who testify), and the Righteous (who do good): Ah! what a beautiful fellowship”(4:69)
Mercy and empathy
The Prophet Muhammad
ﷺ are known for his never-ending compassion and charity.
. He argued for the necessity to show love to all living creatures, including
humans, animals, and even plants. His saying, "Whoever is not merciful
will not be shown mercy," demonstrates how crucial kindness is in
Islam. Because of their affection for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Muslims are inspired to emulate his generosity in every aspect
of life.
وَمَن يُطِعِ اللَّهَ وَالرَّسُولَ فَأُوْلَـئِكَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِم مِّنَ النَّبِيِّينَ
And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger then they will be
in the company of those on whom Allah has bestowed His grace, of the Prophets"
Reliability and Honesty
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ earned the titles "Al-Amin" (the trustworthy) and "As-Sadiq" (the truthful) among his people due to his everlasting honesty and integrity. Muslims are taught to act in a morally upright and honest manner, much like Jesus did. Because of their devotion to the Prophet ﷺ Muslims are driven to uphold these virtues in their professional as well as their personal lives.
وَمَن يُطِعِ اللَّهَ وَالرَّسُولَ فَأُوْلَـئِكَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ
أَنْعَمَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِم مِّنَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَالصِّدِّيقِينَ وَالشُّهَدَآءِ
وَالصَّـلِحِينَ وَحَسُنَ أُولَـئِكَ رَفِيقاً
All who obey Allah and the apostle are in the company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah,- of the prophets (who teach), the sincere (lovers of
Truth), the witnesses (who testify), and the Righteous (who do good): Ah! what
a beautiful fellowship"(4:69)
Justice and Fairness
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was a champion of justice and fairness. His famous statement, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or oppressed," reflects his commitment to justice. Muslims are inspired by this love to stand up for justice and fairness, even when it may be uncomfortable or challenging.
الْمَرْءُ مَعَ مَنْ
أَحَب
One is with those whom he loves.
ذلِكَ الْفَضْلُ
مِنَ اللَّهِ
Such is the bounty from Allah
The Love for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Daily Life
The love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is not limited to mere admiration; it is a dynamic force that influences every aspect of a Muslim's life.
In the daily prayers of Muslims, known as Salah, there is a segment where they
send blessings and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This custom demonstrates the devotion
Muslims have for the Prophet. A show of affection and respect, pouring praises
on him deepens the love that Muslims already have for one another.
A passion for education
Knowledge was valued by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who urged his
followers to continue learning throughout their lives.
The Islamic tradition has a strong emphasis on knowledge, and Muslims are
encouraged to pursue education in a variety of subjects in addition to their
faith to advance society and humanity.
Generosity and Good Deeds
Muslims are motivated to act nice and generously by their allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Muslims are expected to follow his example and show compassion in their relationships with others, support the impoverished, and help the unfortunate.
The love for the Prophet Muhammad as a force
for unity
Islam unites people of different racial, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds because of their love for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It encourages a strong sense of brothers and sisterhood among believers that extends beyond local relationships.
Unity
in Diversification
The world's Muslim population, or the Muslim Ummah, is very diverse. Muslims come from many different cultural backgrounds, are multilingual, and live all over the world. Despite these differences, the Muslim Ummah is united due to their love for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which serves as a unifying force.
The
connections between siblings.
The majority of Muslims regard themselves as one big, interrelated family. The love that believers have for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ deepens their sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. It motivates Muslims to support one another, help the unfortunate, and prioritize the needs of the Ummah.
Hadith #1
Narated By Anas : The Prophet said
"None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children and all
mankind."
Reference
►Bukhari Volume 001, Book 002, Hadith
Number 014.
Hadith #2
Narated By Anas : The Prophet said, "Whoever possesses the following three
qualities will have the sweetness (delight) of faith:
1. The
one to whom Allah and His Apostle becomes dearer than anything else.
2. Who loves a person and he loves him only for
Allah's sake.
3. Who hates to revert to Atheism (disbelief) as he hates
to be thrown into the fire."
Reference
►Bukhari Volume 001, Book 002, Hadith
Number 015.
Hadith #3
Narated By 'Abdullah bin Hisham : We were with the Prophet and he was holding
the hand of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab. 'Umar said to Him, "O Allah's Apostle!
You are dearer to me than everything except my own self." The Prophet
said, "No, by Him in Whose Hand my
soul is, (you will not have complete faith) till I am dearer to you than your
own self." Then 'Umar said to him,
"However, now, by Allah, you are dearer to me than my own self." The
Prophet said, "Now, O 'Umar,
(now you are a believer)."
Reference
►Bukhari Volume 008, Book 078, Hadith
Number 628.
Hadith #4
Narrated 'Umar bin Al-Khattab: During the lifetime of the Prophet there was a
man called 'Abdullah whose nickname was Donkey, and he used to make Allah's Apostle laugh. The Prophet lashed him because of drinking
(alcohol). And one-day he was brought to the Prophet on the same charge and was
lashed. On that, a man among the people
said, "O Allah, curse him ! How
frequently he has been brought (to the Prophet on such a charge)!" The
Prophet said, "Do not curse him, for by
Allah, I know for he loves Allah and His Apostle."
Reference
► Volume 8, Book 81, Number 771:(Sahih
Bukhari)
Hazarath Ali(R.A) teaching the
aadabe(Respect) Rasoollah (صلى الله عليه وسلم)
Hadith #5
Narrated by Hadrat Asma (RA): Revelation was being sent to Prophet (salallaho
alaihi wasalam) and his head was on the Lap of Hadrat Ali (ra), and he had not
prayed Asr till yet, soon the Sun got set too, The Prophet (salallaho alaihi
wasalam) asked: O Ali (ra) have you prayed?, He replied: No, at this the
Prophet (salallaho alaihi wasalam) made a plea in the court of Allah: O Lord He (Ali) was busy in Itaat of You and your
Messenger (salallaho alaihi wasalam), hence return the Sun back for him , Hadrat Asma (ra) said: I had seen the Sun being set but then I saw it :RISING
BACK AGAIN and daylight became visibale on mountains and land, This incident took palce near Khaybar
References: Imam Ibn Kathir in Al Bidayah wan Nihayah, Volume No. 6, Page No.
80, 81 and 85, Also Tafsir ul Qurtubi, Volume No. 5, Page No. 97
Reward for loving Prophet (صلى
الله عليه وسلم)
Hadith #6
Narated By Anas : A man asked the Prophet about the Hour (i.e. Day of Judgment)
saying, "When will the Hour be?" The Prophet said, "What have
you prepared for it?" The man said, "Nothing, except that I love Allah and His
Apostle." The Prophet said, "You will be with those whom you love." We had never been so glad as we were on hearing that
saying of the Prophet (i.e., "You will be with those whom you love.")
Therefore, I love the Prophet, Abu Bakr and 'Umar, and I hope that I will be
with them because of my love for them though my deeds are not similar to
theirs.
Reference
►Bukhari Volume 005, Book 057, Hadith
Number 037.
Hadith #7
Safwan ibn Qudama said, "I emigrated to the Prophet and went to him and
said, 'Messenger of Allah, give me your hand.' So he gave me his hand. I
said, 'Messenger of Allah, I love you.' He said, 'A man is with the one he loves.'"
Reference
►Sunan Tirmidhi Volume 004, Page 23
Hadith #8
Ali said that the Prophet took Hasan and Husayn by the hand and said, "Whoever loves me and loves these two and
their father and mother will have the same degree as me on the Day of
Rising."
Reference
►Sunan Tirmidhi Volume 005, Page 305
It is related that a man came to
the Prophet and said, "Messenger of Allah, I love you more than my family
and my possessions. I remember you and I cannot wait until I can come and look
at you. I remember that I will die and you will die and I know that when you
enter the Garden, you will be raised up with the Prophets. When I enter it, I
will not see you." Allah then revealed,
وَمَن
يُطِعِ اللّهَ وَالرَّسُولَ فَأُوْلَـئِكَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمَ اللّهُ
عَلَيْهِم مِّنَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَالصِّدِّيقِينَ وَالشُّهَدَاءِ وَالصَّالِحِينَ
وَحَسُنَ أُولَـئِكَ رَفِيقًا
"Whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger, will be with those whom Allah has
blessed: the Prophets, the men of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And
such people are the best of company!" (Quran 4:69) The Prophet called the
man and recited the verses to him.
Reference
►Tafsir Dar Mansur Volume 002, Page
588
In another hadith we find, "A man was with the Prophet, looking at him
without turning away. The Prophet asked, "What is wrong with you?" He replied, "My father and
mother be your ransom! I enjoy looking at you. On the Day of Rising, Allah will
raise you up because of His high estimation of you!" Allah then sent down
the verse mentioned above.
In the hadith of Anas, the Prophet said, "Whoever loves me will be with me in the
Garden." al-Isfahani fi al-targeeb
kama fi manahil al-safa al-Suyuti Page 182
Sahaba's(R.A) Extreme love for
Prophet(صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم)during the Prayer
Hadith #9
Narrated Anas: The Prophet did not come out for three days. The people stood for the prayer and Abu Bakr went ahead to
lead the prayer.(In the meantime) the Prophet
caught hold of the curtain and lifted it.When
the face of the Prophet appeared we had never seen a scene more pleasing than
the face of the Prophet as it appeared then. The Prophet beckoned to Abu Bakr to lead the
people in the prayer and then let the curtain fall. We did not see him (again)
till he died.
Reference
►Volume 1, Book 11, Number 649: (Sahih Bukhari)
Hadith #10
Narrated Sahl bin Sa'd As-Sa'idi: Allah's Apostle went to establish peace among
Bani 'Amr bin 'Auf. In the meantime the time of prayer was due and the
Mu'adh-dhin went to Abu Bakr and said, "Will you lead the prayer, so that
I may pronounce the Iqama?" Abu Bakr replied in the affirmative and led the prayer. Allah's Apostle came while the
people were still praying and he entered the rows of the praying people till he stood in the (first
row). The people clapped their hands.
Abu Bakr never glanced sideways in his prayer but when the people continued
clapping, Abu Bakr looked and saw Allah's Apostle. Allah's Apostle beckoned him to stay at his place.
Abu Bakr raised his hands and thanked Allah for that order of Allah's Apostle
and then he retreated till he reached the first rowAllah's Apostle went forward
and led the prayer. When Allah's Apostle finished the prayer, he said, "O
Abu Bakr! What prevented you from staying when I ordered you to do so?"
Abu Bakr replied, "How can Ibn Abi
Quhafa (Abu Bakr) dare to lead the prayer in the presence of Allah's
Apostle?" Then Allah's Apostle said,
"Why did you clap so much? If something happens to anyone during his
prayer he should say Subhan Allah. If he says so he will be attended to, for
clapping is for women."
Reference
►Volume 1, Book 11, Number 652: (Sahih Bukhari)
Love for the Prophet (صلى
الله عليه وسلم) and yearning for him (صلى
الله عليه وسلم)
Source: Ahlus-sunna.com
Islam's primary value is love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ; this love transcends mere sentiment. It inspires Muslims to
lead honest, moral and just lives. It influences daily activities, fosters a
need for knowledge, and promotes acts of goodness and generosity. This love
overcomes all obstacles and serves as a potent force that unites the various
Muslim Ummah. Muslims continue to revere and sustain their devotion to the
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
finding strength and guidance in his teachings and example as the
greatest man to have ever lived on Earth.
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