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The Relevance and Importance of the Sirah of Gems from the

Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad - Peace Be Upon Him Holy Qur’an

From the translation by
n By Dr Muzammil H. Siddiqi Muhammad Asad (Leopold Weiss)
ndeed, for you in the Messenger
of Allah, there is a fine example
Ito follow, for those who hope in
Allah and the Last Day and remem-
ber Allah much. (Al-Ahzab 33:21)
We are in the blessed month of
Rabi’ul Awwal, the month in which
our beloved Prophet
Muhammad -peace
be upon him- was
born. We should re-
member him always,
but in this month
Muslims all over the
world pay more atten-
tion to his life and example. His life is
an example and model for all times
and for all people in every place. About the translator:
He was the last Messenger of Al- Muhammad Asad, Leopold
lah and he was sent for the guidance Weiss, was born of Jewish parents
of all people. Prophet Muhammad in Livow, Austria (later Poland) in
-peace be upon him- was the greatest 1900, and at the age of 22 made
and the most perfect human being his first visit to the Middle East.
ever lived on the face of this earth. He later became an outstand-
He was not a legend or a mythical ing foreign correspondent for the
figure; he was a real, historical being. Franfurter Zeitung, and after his
He was not only historical, he conversion to Islam travelled and
made history. He left greatest impact worked throughout the Muslim
on the history of the world. His fol- world, from North Africa to as far
lowers are now almost two billion east as Afghanistan, India and Pak-
and their number is ever growing and istan. After years of devoted study
shall continue to grow. good. It is the nourishment of the soul never saw anyone before him or after sized that we should be merciful to all he became one of the leading Mus-
The word ‘Sirah’ means ‘life his- and body. It inspires and motivates. him like him.’ (Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith people. Mercy, however, should begin lim scholars of our age. His trans-
tory, example, character and achieve- The study of Sirah is the study of no. 5638) from our homes. We must be merci- lation of the Holy Qur’an is one of
ments.’ Among Muslims this word Islam. We cannot lean Islam without The Sirah changed the life of mil- ful to our parents, spouses, children, the most lucid and well-referenced
is used as a term for the life of our knowing the Sirah. We cannot under- lions of people and made them the and other kith and kin. works in this category, dedicated
blessed Prophet -peace be upon stand the Qur’an without the knowl- best human beings. Those who fol- Abdullah ibn Umar says that the to “li-qawmin yatafakkaroon” (For
him. We know about his life from edge of Sirah. We cannot understand low him, Allah has promised them Prophet -peace be upon him- said, people who think).
his Companions, those who saw him Islamic laws, ethics, spirituality and His love and forgiveness of sins. Allah “Those who are merciful, the Most
from very close quarters and those objectives (maqasid) without learning says, Merciful will have mercy upon them. Chapter 76, Al- Insaan, Verses
who lived with him. They were the the Sirah. The Sirah teaches wisdom Say, ‘If you love Allah, follow me, Have mercy upon those who are on 1-3
eyewitnesses and they were the most and helps us to deal with any situation Allah will love you and forgive you earth, the One in Heaven will have Has there [not] been an endless
trustworthy people. The Prophet at any time or place. Sirah makes us your sins. Allah is most Forgiving, Mer- mercy upon you. The ‘rahm’( womb) span of time before man [appeared –
made a great impact on them. There love Islam and motivates us to follow ciful.’ Say, ‘Obey Allah and the Messen- is from al-Rahman ( The Merciful). a time] when he was not yet a thing
were no people who followed their the Qur’an and the Prophet Muham- ger.’ If they turn away then, indeed, Al- Whoever will keep it connected Allah to be thought of?
Prophet and reported as much details mad - peace be upon him. lah does not love the disbelievers. (Al will connect him and whoever will cut Verily, it is We who have cre-
of his life as the Companions of the Through the Sirah we learn the ‘Imran 3:31-32) its ties Allah will cut him away. (al- ated man out of a drop of sperm
Prophet did. We should pay attention Personality of the Prophet -peace be The Sirah of the Prophet presents Tirmidhi 1847) intermingled, so that We might try
to the Sirah of the Prophet -peace be upon him- as the Messenger of Al- to us the most perfect, the most ideal The Prophet gave special em- him [in his later life]: and therefore
upon him. lah. Sirah brings us closer to him. The personality. The Sirah has many as- phasis on bonding between family We made him a being endowed with
There is a lot of historical in- more we know about him, the more pects and dimensions. It has spiritual, members. They should take care of hearing and sight.
formation in the Sirah, but the Sirah we shall love him. Syedna ‘Ali -may moral, social, political dimensions. each other. Good families make the Verily, We have shown him the
is not just history. There is a differ- Allah be pleased with him said about The life of the Prophet was the society good. Love and mercy spread way: [and it rests with him to prove
ence between the Sirah and history. the Prophet: best in every way. He was exemplary in the society through the good himself] either grateful or ungrate-
We study history to know what hap- He was the final Prophet, the and a role model for all people. One of bonds between the family members. ful.
pened in the past, to learn about the most generous, the most open-hearted, the most important aspect of the Sirah The Prophet -peace be upon
great events and stories and impor- the most truthful in speech, the most is Prophet’s mercy. him- told people that the way to Jan- Chapter 76, Al- Insaan, Verses
tant personalities. We study history gentle in nature and the most kind in Allah has summarized his life nah is through love and kindness: 7-10
to increase our knowledge and we companionship. Whosoever saw him and mission in the most beautiful and Abu Hurairah reported that the [The truly virtuous are] they
may take some lessons from the past suddenly was overwhelmed by him but powerful way. He said: Prophet -peace be upon him- said, [who] fulfill their vows, and stand
events and people. The Sirah, how- whosoever associated with him loved We sent you not (O Prophet) ex- “You shall not enter Paradise until in awe of a Day the woe of which
ever, is very different. It is altogether him. His describer says about him, ‘I cept as a mercy to the worlds (Al-An- you believe, and you shall not believe is bound to spread far and wide,
biya’ 107) until you love each other. Should I tell and who give food – however great
The Prophet you about something if you do, you be their own want of it – unto the
-peace be upon him- will love each other. Spread Salam needy, and the orphan, and the cap-
was the personifica- among you.” tive, [saying, in their hearts,] “We
tion of mercy. His (Muslim, Hadith no. 81) feed for the sake of God alone: we
words and deeds The Prophet emphasized that desire no recompense from you, nor
reflected his kind- faith and love are interconnected. thanks: behold, we stand in awe of
ness for all people. Love of Allah and love of other hu- our Sustainer’s judgment on a dis-
He taught his fol- man beings are basic teachings of tressful, fateful Day!”
lowers to be merciful Islam.
always. His message Anas said that the Prophet Chapter 76, Al- Insaan, Verses
was the message of -peace be upon him- said, “None of 23-28
love and kindness, you will believe until he loves for his Verily, [O believer,] it is We
care and compas- brother what he loves for himself.” (al- who have bestowed from on high
sion. He taught that Bukhari 12) this Qur’an upon thee, step by step –
all human beings are This is the most merciful and truly a bestowal from on high!
one family and they universal principle for the social life. Await, then, in all patience thy
should treat each If we start treating others the way we Sustainer’s judgment, and pay no
other with dignity, like ourselves to be treated, the soci- heed to any of them who is a will-
honor and equality. ety will indeed become the society of ful sinner or an ingrate; and bear in
There should be no mercy and love. mind thy Sustainer’s name at morn
discrimination on Today the world is seeing the and evening and during some of the
the basis of race, col- loss of mercy and love in most hu- night, and prostrate thyself before
or or nationality. The man dealings. It is for this reason Him, and extol His limitless glory
Prophet -peace be that the study of Sirah has become throughout the long night.
upon him- empha- much more important today. GEMS, P28
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