Excellent Pattern

The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ was kind, patient and tolerant. He was not harsh or severe. He ﷺ did not use bad language or curse, neither did he get angry or lose his temper. This gentle, kind nature attracted others to him and made them love and obey him. They loved the man as well as the Messenger and became better human beings by associating with him. This is the mark and influence of a genuine person. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had the ability to improve the lives of people in his own generation and his example continues to inspire countless people for centuries. This is a testament to his prophethood, his genius and exemplary character.

Allaah The Exalted Says (what means): «There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allaah an excellent pattern [example] for anyone whose hope is in Allaah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allaah often.» [Qur’aan 33:21]

Ibn Katheer, may Allaah have mercy upon him, commented, “This holy verse contains the great principle of adhering to the sayings, actions and injunctions of the Messenger of Allaah.” Tafseer Ibn Katheer (391/6).

Allaah sent His Messenger as mercy and guidance to humanity. Therefore, the Prophet of Allaah ﷺ became the best of examples for those hoping to please Allaah, and those hoping for a high status in the Hereafter; for people who do not desire exaltedness upon the earth or corruption.

—Book: Interactions of the Greatest Leader; Saalih al-Munajjid

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Who is really the true friend?

Sadly, people today have a very messed up perception of what a true friend (who loves you for Allāh’s sake) looks like.

They think it’s someone who will support you 24/7, whether you’re doing something makrūh or even Harām! They think it’s someone who will stay silent when you’re following the wrong opinion, and cheer you on in every choice you make (whether it’s good or bad). That’s not a friend, that’s an enemy, wallāhi.

Someone who truly loves you for the sake of Allāh will correct and advise you about every single fault you have and every mistake you make. They will forbid you from every evil. They will not comfort your desires, they will discipline your soul. They don’t care if you get offended (and if you do, that’s very concerning on your part), because pleasing Allāh is more beloved to them. Only someone who truly cares for your akhirah, would go out of their way to do that. This isn’t called attacking or bashing. It’s called Naseeha. And if you can’t accept that with good manners, humility, and husn dhan - then maybe you aren’t ready to have a true friend, who loves you only for Allāh’s sake.

Ibn Hazm (رحمه الله) said:
“Anyone who criticises you cares about your friendship. Anyone who makes light of your faults cares nothing about you."
[Al Akhlaq wa siyar]

May Allāh make us from amongst those who are worthy of having true friends - and from amongst those who get happy when they are corrected, humbled when they are advised, and always think the best about those who forbid them from evil.

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J U M U ‘ A H 🌊

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ ❁ اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ


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