PROPHETHOOD AND ITS IMPORTANCE, THE LIFE

AND UNIQUE QUALITIES OF PROPHET

MUHAMMAD(SAW)

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 Birth and Upbringing
• Prophet Muhammad(SAW) was born in among
the Arabs to give suckling infants in charge of
Bedouin women, who would take care of
them. The Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H) was given in
charge of Halima. Mother of Prophet
Muhammad(SAW) was Aminah and his father
is Abdullah and grandfather is Abdul Muttalib
who took over the charge of his grandson
after the death of his parents.
 Significance Of Prophet hood
• The Holy Prophet Muhammad(SAW) was the
last of Allah’s companion. He is termed as
Khatam-an-Nabbiyin. The primary meaning of
Khatam is a seal and the secondary meaning is
the end or the last part or portion of a thing.
• The process of revelation started with
Adam(A.S) and revelation was also received by
other messengers who preceded
Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H).
 Significance Of Prophet hood
• It is clear that everything which has a
beginning must have an end and that when
there is no further need for a thing it should
cease to exit. Prophets were needed in each
age to purge(clean) the evil brought about by
human beings in the divine teachings and to
bring the religion of Allah by gradual evolution
to complete development.
Some outstanding qualities of the
Prophet(SAW)
Honesty and
truthfulness

Humility

Forgiveness

Fulfillment
of promises
 Some outstanding qualities of the
Prophet(SAW)
• Honesty and Truthfulness
The Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H) proved by his example
that he was the most honest and truthful person,
and all the people in Makkah acknowledge this
fact. He was a poor orphan who started trading
and within a very short time due to his honest and
fair dealings with people, he came to be known as
Al-Sadiq, the truthful and Al-Amin the trustworthy.
Everyone in Makkah called him by these names.
 Some outstanding qualities of the
Prophet(SAW)
• His first wife Hazrat Khadija, married him because
of his excellent character. She was a rich widow who
would hire men to take her goods to other
countries on a profit sharing basis. When she heard
of Hazrat Muhammad’s(P.B.U.H) honesty and
trustworthiness, she asked him to take her goods to
Syria for trade. His trading in Syria resulted in large
profits for Hazrat Khadija. She was so impressed by
his honesty that she proposed marriage to him.
 Some outstanding qualities of the
Prophet(SAW)
• Humility
The Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H) was a very humble person.
He lived humbly all his life and never boasted of his
social or political status even after his success at
Madinah. There are many incidents of his humility
reported by his companions and recorded in history
books.
• Hazrat Anas(R.A) said that Allah’s messenger used
to visit the sick, accompany funerals and accept the
invitation of slaves.
 Some outstanding qualities of the
Prophet(SAW)
• Forgiveness
A great quality of the Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H)
was that he never took revenge from anyone
and always forgave even his bitterest enemies.
Hazrat Aisha(R.A) said that Allah’s messenger
never returned evil for evil, but would always
forgive and pardon.
 Some outstanding qualities of the
Prophet(SAW)
• Fulfillment of promises
The Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H) always fulfilled his promise. He was
always held in such trust that people left their valuables with
him for safe keeping.

• When the king of Rome received a letter from the Holy

Prophet(P.B.U.H) inviting him to Islam, he called the Arab
traders who were then visiting his country. He asked some
questions about Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H) from there leader Abu
Sufyan, who was at that time, one of the bitterest enemies of
Islam. One of the questions was whether the Holy
Prophet(P.B.U.H) had ever broken his promise. Abu sufyan
replied that he had never broken his promise.
 Prophet hood and its Importance
• Prophethood is a special gift of Allah. These
chosen people guide the mankind.
Prophethood is one of the basic and most
important Faiths. Belief in Allah Almighty and
on all Prophets is compulsory. They provided
perfect guidance. Without obedience of the
Prophet, we cannot follow the guidelines for
success.
 Significance of Prophethood
• Human beings need the guidelines of the
Prophet at every step of their lives. To inform
about unseen thing is the duty of Prophet. The
people who have been chosen by Allah
Almighty are called Prophets.
 Understanding and Application
• The prophets provide the guidance to their
followers and they receive inspiration from
Allah. It is not possible for a Prophet that he
could misguide people in wrong doings and
guide them to worship others rather than
Allah.
• All revealed books and history of the world is
witness. All Prophets said to their nations, be
worshippers of Allah Almighty alone.
 Duties and Authority of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• Explainer of the Book:
In Surah Nehal (Ayat 44)
With clear signs and Books (we sent the
Messengers). And we have also sent down to
you (O Muhammad)(P.B.U.H) the Dhikr
reminder and the advice (i.e. the Quran), that
you explain clearly to men what is sent down
to them, and that they may give thought.
 Duties and Authority of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• Final decision maker and just laws giver:
In Surah Nisa(Ayat 65)
But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith,
until they make you (O Muhammad)(P.B.U.H)
judge in all disputes between them, and find
in themselves no resistance against your
decisions, and accept(them) with full
submission.
 Duties and Authority of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• The Teacher of Book and Wisdom:
In Surah Al-Imran( Ayat 164)
Indeed, Allah conferred a great favor on the believers
when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad
(P.B.U.H) from among themselves, reciting to them His
verse(the Quran) and purifying them (from sins by their
following him) and instructing them in the book (the
Quran) and Al-Hikmah (the wisdom and the Sunnah of the
Prophet(P.B.U.H) (i.e his legal ways, statements acts of
worship), while before that they had been in manifest
error.
 Duties and Authority of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
The Authority of Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• The authority of the
Prophet (Muhammad)(P.B.U.H) has been mentioned
and the law for the believers has been described
clearly. The authority of the Prophet and decision of
the Prophet is final regarding wrong and right, lawful
and unlawful must be right and decent and whatever
he announced to be unlawful must be wrong and
offensive because the Holy Prophet
Muhammad(P.B.U.H) is the final authority.
 Duties and Authority of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) as
the final and the Prophet for the entire
universe:
Religion(deen) of Islam has been completed.
The Holy Quran is the last message of Allah
Almighty and
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H) is the last
messenger of Allah Almighty, so there is no
need for further message.
 Unique and Extra ordinary qualities of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• A Prediction about Prophet Muhammad(P.BU.H)
• Ahmed: Ahmed (P.B.U.H) is the person who
praised Allah Almighty.
• Muhammad: Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is the
person who is praised by the people.
 Unique and Extra ordinary qualities of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• Seal of the Prophets:
Our faith should be strong that
Muhammad(P.B.U.H) is the last and final
Prophet. Our faith and belief will be not
completed and accepted if we have any type
of doubt in our mind and heart. Believe in last
Prophet Muhammad(P.BU.H) is compulsory
and mandatory for everyone.
 Unique and Extra ordinary qualities of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• Tremendous Character:
Our behaviors and moral values should be good
and according to sunnah of Prophet(P.B.UH).
• The complete and perfect Deen(code for the
entire life):
In Surah Al-Maida (Ayat 03):
This day, I have perfected your religion for you,
completed my favor upon you, and have chosen
for you Islam as your religion(Deen)
 Unique and Extra ordinary qualities of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• Universal Prophethood:
In Surah Saba(Ayat 27)
And We have not sent you
(O Muhammad)(P.B.U.H) except as a giver of
glad tidings and a Warner to all mankind, but
most of men know not.
 Unique and Extra ordinary qualities of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• The perfect Man and the best role model:
Muhammad(P.B.U.H) is the best role model for
believers so we should follow him. Our
success depends only to follow up his
instructions and his way of life in our day to
day life.
 Unique and Extra ordinary qualities of
Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H)
• Mercy for mankind and the entire universe:
Our behavior should be based on mercy. We
should behave politely and nicely with each
other.
 The Life and Achievements of the
Holy Prophet Muhammad(PBUH)
1. Introduction:
Allah Almighty sent His Prophet towards every
nation. All the previous Prophets were sent to their
nation only and their domain is particular. The Holy
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who is the last and final
Prophet. His Prophet hood is universal and he has
been appointed as a prophet towards the entire
human being. The Prophet Ibrahim (ABUH) prayed
for him and Prophet Issa (ABUH) gave a glad tiding
about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
 Some important features of our beloved Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH)
are as under:

(i) Birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad(PBUH)

(ii) Life before Prophethood
(iii) Announcement of Prophethood
(iv)Preaching and Difficulties
(v) Migration to Madinah Munawarah
(vi)Brotherhood and the Treaty of Madinah
(Meesaqe-Madinah)
(vii)Ghazwat-e-Nabvi(PUBH)
 Some major Ghazwat are as follows:-

1. Ghazwah-e-Badr
2. Ghazwah-e-Uahad
3. GHAZWAH-E-AHZAB: (Battle of Trench)
4. TREATY OF HUDAIBIYAH (Bait-e-Rizwan) 6
Hijri
5. GHAZWAH-E-KHYBER
6. Conquest Of Makkah
7. GHAZWAH-E-TABUK
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