The Ultimate Leader, Prophet Muhammad SAWS.

[Abida Rahmani]

"The ultimate leadership of prophet Muhammad SAWS."صلى الله عليه وسلم 

 part one 

 Abida Rahmani 

 لَّقَدۡ كَانَ لَكُمۡ فِى رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ أُسۡوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ۬ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرۡجُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَٱلۡيَوۡمَ ٱلۡأَخِرَ --

 (33-21) Indeed you have in the messenger of Allah the most beautiful Conduct. “The Ultimate Leader ship, Unparallel leader of Dawah, Training, Organization and the great Commander-in-chief” In Quran one of the numerous verses that praise prophet (saws) it is said in surah Ahzab) “O Prophet (Muhammad SAW)! Verily, we have sent you as witness, and a bearer of glad tidings, and a Warner, (45) and as one who invites to Allâh [Islâmic Monotheism, i.e. to worship none but Allâh (Alone)] by His permission, and as a lamp spreading light (through your instructions from the Qur'ân and the Sunnah the legal ways of the Prophet SAW [])”. Prophet Muhammad SAW was the best person, possessed the best qualities among his tribe Qurraish before Islam. His honesty and trust worthiness was honored as Saadiq and Ameen. But when he came from the cave of Hira with the divine message of monotheism of one Allah, just a few accepted his message. He was 40 years old at that time. In a short span of 23 years he became the most successful prophet that most of Arabia had accepted his message of Islam. This was only because of his Ultimate leadership, unparallel leader of Dawah, Training, Organization and the great Commander- in – chief. Prophet (SAW)’s Basic Qualities 1. Ability to command with respect 2. Trusted on sincerity of purpose 3. Confidence on ability 4. Approachable for suggestion 5. Acceptability as a leader 1 6. Ready to sacrifice 7. Open-minded 8. Understanding of responsibilities 9. Optimism Practical Qualities 1. Utmost trust in Allah(swt) for help and guidance 2. No difference in morals and acts 3. His Ability to help understand efficiently 4. His Ability to answer questions adequately 5. His Ability to acquire love and affection of the companions and followers 6. Habit of making decisions after consultation 7. Courage to encourage criticism 8. Dynamic, Keen perception and Serious Acknowledgment by a staunch enemy: After the Treaty of Hudaybiyah, Allah's Messenger sent letters to the rulers of neighboring countries. The Emperor of Byzantine (Rome) received it in Syria at a time when a trade caravan from Makkah headed by Abu Sufyan was in Damascus. The Emperor summoned him, and the following conversation took place: Emperor:Do the elite or the weak mostly follow him? Abu Sufyan:The weak. Emperor:Do his followers increase or decrease? Abu Sufyan:They increase. Emperor:Has anyone apostatized after converting to Islam? Abu Sufyan:No. Emperor:Have you ever heard him tell a lie? Abu Sufyan:No, never. Struck by the answers of Abu Sufyan, who was at that time one of the bitterest enemies of Islam, the Emperor acknowledged Muhammad's 2 position, "It is inconceivable for one who has never told a lie during his whole life to invent lies against Allah" (Al-Bukhari). This was just because of his steadfastness on his mission and on his vision. That was to save astray people from hell fire and to succeed them in the hereafter with the gardens of Jannah. He always encouraged truthfulness, as can be seen in the following hadiths: "Promise me six things, and I will promise you Paradise: Speak the truth, keep your promises, fulfill your trusts, remain (sexually) chaste, do not look at what is unlawful, and avoid what is forbidden." (Authenticated by Al-Albani) "Abandon what arouses your suspicions, and follow what is certain. Truthfulness gives satisfaction; lying causes suspicion."(At-Tirmidhi and Ahmad) "Always be truthful, for truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. If you are always truthful and seek truthfulness, Allah records you as such. Never lie, for lying leads to shamefulness and shamefulness leads to Hell. If you insist on lying and seek deceit, Allah records you as such." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim) Long suffering and forgiveness in the path of Dawah: The patience, long sufferings and forgiveness of the Holy Prophet (SAW) are the highest qualities of his prophet hood. He never revenged for any personal or financial matter. The hardest day for him was in the battle of Uhud, when his own people disobeyed and the unbelievers caused him severe grief and affliction to the great instinct. But he contented himself to suffer and prayed for their forgiveness. He Prayed “O Allah! Show my people the right path for they do not know and forgive them.” The companions out of grief asked, “O messenger of Allah, you would have cursed them, so that they were annihilated.” He replied, “I have not been sent to curse, but to call people to the truth and as a mercy for the creation.” Prophet SAW Suffered a lot in spreading Allah’s message that was given to him. Anas (Allah be pleased with him) narrated from prophet (saw) “In 3 the path of Allah I have been daunted and threatened more than anyone else. Once I had to pass thirty days and nights in such a dreadful condition that Bilal and I had nothing that any living being would eat, except what little Bilal had kept under his arm.”(Maariful Hadith, Shamail Tarmizi) Taif’s Incident Once when Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked Propht SAW that did he suffer more than the battle of Uhud? Which he replied that the hardest day was when Holy Prophet SAW accompanied with Zaid bin Haritha went to Taif to preach oneness of Allah and to invite them to Islam. The chiefs instigated the local rowdies for mischief while he was preaching. They pelted him with stones so heavily that he began to bleed profusely. The blood clotted in his shoes, after receiving so many injuries he fainted and fell down. Zaid (ra) lifted him on his back and brought him out side of town in a canyon and sprinkled some water on him. Allah (swt) send Angeles of Torment who asked prophet SAW “if you say then these bad people will be crushed between these two hills.” Prophet saw replied “do not do this, I pray for their guidance and I believe that they will accept Allah’s message. (Bukhari, Muslim) The unbelievers persecuted the Holy Prophet (SAW), his companions and followers incessantly for twenty one years. They harassed, tortured and compelled them to move out from Mekkah to Madina. In Madina they attacked and fought several battles with them. But when Mekkah was conquered and these worst enemies of Islam were completely at the mercy of Prophet (SAW). At this moment just a nod from him would have rolled their heads to dust, instead he asked them, “Do you know how I am going to deal with you today?” They replied in a suppressed tone, “O truthful and trustworthy one! You are a noble brother and the son of a noble brother. We never found you merciless.” The Prophet(SAW)said, “ I say the same words to you today which Yusaf(AS) Said to his brother- no reproach is on you this day: Go, I set you all free.” Prophet (saw) preached the message of Allah to every one, every where, day and night with all his abilities and strength. He was the greatest preacher, leader, Commander-in –chief, statesman, companion, friend, caretaker, father, relative and husband. Leadership 4 Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him) told on the authority of his father Ali(RA) that Prophet(saw) divided his time in three parts in his home. 1. For Ibadah 2. Social obligations to his family 3. Taking some rest Then he would further divide his own share of time between himself and for other people utilizing most of it in the matters related to Ummah. During this time he discussed matters of common interest with chosen companions. Those companions would spread out his words to other believers. He did not hold back any thing from the people; neither the religious commands of Allah (swt) nor his own deeds (sunnah). During these hours he would receive different type of people, try to solve their problems, answer their questions, sometimes ambassadors from rulers and believers of other faiths such as Jews and Christians. We may call it a Grand or General Assembly of Mohammad (SAW) with all the simplicity and grandeur of Allah (SWT). In these assemblies strategies were finalized for battles, donations collected, believers were inspired for sacrifices of life and wealth, Quran’s commands delivered and envoys send to other rulers for accepting Islam. He would ask the people who were present there to pass on what they have learnt to those who were not present. The Greatest commander-in-chief ن ينَ م وَءَاخَر م( وڪ ( وَعَد له و ٱل ( عَد ه ونَ ب (ب ه ر( ت ل خَي ٱل ربَاط K ن ۬ وَم L وة ( من ق K م (ت تَطَع ما ٱس م ( لَه R دوا S وَأَع ونَ ( لَم ظ( لَا ت تم( وَأَن م( ك لَي ف إ وَ( ي له ٱل يل ى سَب ۬ ف L ء ن شَى م R وا (ق نف ( ۚ وَمَا ت م ( ه( لَم يَع ( له ٱل ( م( ونَه ( لَم لَا تَع م ه ون ( د And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of war (tanks, planes, missiles, artillery) to threaten the enemy of Allâh and your enemy, and others besides whom, you may not know but whom Allâh does know. And whatever you shall spend in the Cause of Allâh shall be repaid unto you, and you shall not be treated unjustly. (Al-Anfaal 60) Holy Prophet (saw) planned with minimum resources available at that time to fight the battles against the enemies of Islam. Anas(RA) narrated from Prophet (saw )”I have been favored with superiority in four things, generosity, valor, manly vigour and victory over opponents.” On the occasion of battle of Hunain companions were greatly disturbed with limited arson and number against the enemy.But Prophet(SAW) was 5 calm and composed on his position riding on a horse. Abu Sufyan tried to attack him. He calmly got down prayed to Allah for his help and victory,”O Allah, if this small group of your believer is defeated and killed. Then there would be no one to uphold your name. O Allah we need your help and victory”. With Allah’s guidance he picked up a handful of dust and threw it to enemy and chanted,” I am prophet of Allah, it is true. I am a descendant of Abdul Muttalib”. On that day no one was as fearless, brave and daring as he was. Ibn Umar(RA) I have seen no one more courageous, energetic, generous and possessing highest merits than the Holy Prophet(SAW) on the day of battle of Badar. We regularly took refuge by his side and any one who kept close to him was considered to be brave, since he was so close to enemy. The Companions (RA) contributed generously all their belongings in the way of Allah when the call was made. This generosity occurred at every battle and the greatest example is battle of Tabook. Abu baker (RA) brought all his belongings, Omar (RA) half, Osman(RA) brought 100 camels loaded with belongings and a companion worked whole night in a Jew’s field and earned a few dates. He was standing quiet at a corner, when Prophet SAW noticed him; he asked him to come forward and asked him to put his hard earned dates over all the belongings. During the battle of Ahzab the whole battle was so strategically planned with minimum resources that the Prophet (saw) ‘s army contained the enemies for so many days. Later on the enemies got frustrated and went away. In that battle when a companion showed that due to food shortage he had tied a brick to press his stomach, Prophet SAW showed him that he has tied two bricks against his stomach. During all the battles he was always at the fore front, fighting with valor, planning, courage and bravery. Here, I will discuss in detail the treaty of Hudaiybia which proved a turning point in establishing deen of Allah (swt). Which is the greatest example of Prophet ( SAW) encompassed leadership and his planning as a greatest Commander-in –chief.

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