In continuation of the blog written under the same subject " A Seed Of Faith And Its Farmers ", some precautionary measures in this regards are discussed here
When you firmly intend to grow the plant of faith, you have to keep it away from charlatan farmers such as fanatic and extremist scholars, sheikhs or Mufti whose intentions of speech is to prolong ignorable discrepancies in creeds/beliefs and on which bases they spread hatred among Ummah. Besides this, don't trust in those scholars who are found underestimating the worth of Beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) whose love in the faith is the most prerequisite, otherwise the faith will remain incomplete just like devil who believed in One God, but denied to confess Adam (peace be upon him) as a greater creature and viceroy of Allah.
Any scholars who are found preaching this belief by referring to the speech of the first caliph who delivered at the time, when he (peace be upon him) departed from worldly life that the prophet (peace be upon him) of Allah has died . The speech of the first Caliph, the closest companion to the beloved Prophet (peace be upon him), is misinterpreted by fanatic muftis, scholars and sheikhs. As a matter of fact, the speech is not applicable to a person who expresses his love for him ( peace be upon him) by confessing him (peace be upon him) as Messenger of Allah, nay as a God.
In the Quran Surah No 02 verse No. 154 Allah forbids to call a martyr dead. In accordance with which, when a martyr who is inferior to the Holy Prophet of Allah ( peace be upon him), can not be called dead, how is it possible for a believer to assume him (peace be upon him) dead? We believe that he, as a messenger of God, is alive resting with safe and sound. Such belief does not violate the concept of monotheism, which is the first part of Kalma Tayyab, (the seed of faith) rather it represents true/exact meaning of second part of Kalma, "Muhammad (peace be upon him) is {not was} the messenger of Allah" . Hence, the Kalma tayyab, itself, is the most authentic reference of what we believe that he (peace be upon him) is still Apostle of Allah.This information is related to Faith, so it is not ignorable.
In this regards, authentic Hadith are referred below:-
Hadith No. 01.
According to the hadith that Hazrath Enes narrated, Our Prophet (pbuh) when coming round Kudus (Jarusalem), He stopped at Hazrath Moses’ grave and saw him praying. (see Muslim, Fadâil, 42- hadith no 164). In that hadith it is stated that Hazrath Moses is alive in his grave after thousands years.
Hadith N0. 02.
Anas b. malik reported: Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) as saying: I came. And in the narration transmitted on the authority of Haddib (the words are): I happened to pass by Moses (عليه السلام) on the occasion of the Night journey near the red mound (and found him) saying his prayer in his Grave. [ Authentic Muslim Book 030, Number 5858:]
Hadith No. 03.
Narated By Aws b. Aws :
The Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: Among the most excellent of your days is Friday, on it Adam was created, on it he died, on it the trumpet will be blown and on it the shout will be made, so invoke many blessings on me that day, for your blessing will be submitted to me. They (the Companions) asked: Apostle of Allah, how can our blessing be submitted to you, when your body is decayed? He said: Allah has prohibited the earth from consuming the bodies of the Prophets. [Abu Dawud Book 002, Hadith Number 1526.
Hadith No. 04
Narrated Abdullah Ibn Umar:
Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: Whoever visits my grave after my death it is same he has visited me in my life. [Tibrani Volume 012: Hadith Number 406, Bayhaqi Shab ul Iman Volume 003: Hadith Number 489]
Hadith No 05
In accordance with this Hadith [Sahih Muslim Book 001, Number 0328:] Muhammad (peace be upon him) is also known as " Imam-ul-Anbiya ( leader of Prophets) which proves his superiority to all other prophets (Peace be upon them).
Now come to this Hadith
Hadith No. 06
Narated By AbuHurayrah: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: If any one of you greets me, Allah returns my soul to me and I respond to the greeting. [Abu Dawud Book 004, Hadith Number 2036:]
In response to the last Hadith No 06 as referred above, I would like to refer to Surat Al-Ahzab verse No 56.
Indeed Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet; O People who Believe! Send blessings and abundant salutations upon him. (Everlasting peace and unlimited blessings be upon the Holy Prophet Mohammed.)
Note: There is no need to explain how much blessings and abundant salutations are sent upon beloved Prophet (peace be upon him)during 24 hours.As per this Hadith, He (peace be upon him) responds to them all.
Therefore, the friends of Allah, by filling the heart of their disciples with the love for beloved Prophet (peace be upon him), make them true servants of the Prophet, Muhammad ( peace be upon him). Being the servant to the Prophet (peace be upon him) is about being servant of Allah in a true sense. You may have heard from people saying that " I believe Allah" but I am among those who say " I believe Muhammad (peace be upon him)" this belief automatically leads us to the belief on invisible God, as if we have met Him. This is called the highest level of belief/ trust in the words of the Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). The difference between Muslim and hypocritic is the love and respect for the Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him).
My Prophet, Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is my identity here and hereafter. I am proud of it, Alhamdolillah (All praises be to Allah Almighty
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This Hadith was very long therefore I wrote shortly in my blog
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: I found myself in Hijr and the Quraish were asking me about my might journey. I was asked about things pertaining to Bait-ul-Maqdis which I could not preserve (in my mind). I was very much vexed, so vexed as I had never been before. Then Allah raised it (Bait-ul-Maqdis) before my eyes. I looked towards it, and I gave them the information about whatever they questioned me I also saw myself among the group of apostles. I saw Moses (عليه السلام) saying prayer and found him to be a well-built man as if he was a man of the tribe of Shanu'a. I saw Jesus son of Mary (عليه السلام) offering prayer, of all of men he had the closest resemblance with 'Urwa b. Masu'd al-Thaqafi. I saw Ibrahim (عليه السلام) offering prayer; he had the closest resemblance with your companion (the Prophet himself) amongst people. When the time of prayer came I led them. When I completed the prayer, someone said: Here is Malik, the keeper of the Hell; pay him salutations. I turned to him, but he preceded me in salutation. [Sahih Muslim Book 001, Number 0328:
My brother when you are free from your busy life, please enlighten our thought with your comments. I hope Hadiths referred in my blog are enough to prove what we believe.
I love all companions (R.A) in ranks first Abo Baker (R.A), second Umer Farooq(R.A), third Uthman Ghani(R.A), fourth Ali (R.A) But My Prophet (peace be upon him) is superior to All except Allah Almighty.
you said
you translated it as ((Muhammad "pbuh" is (not was) the messenger of Allah))…In Arabic it meant that he (pbuh) is ("is" here is being used as a fact, not as a tense) the messenger of Allah…that he (pbuh) is and was and will ever be the messenger of Allah
This is not new information for me. I have learned it while learning narration in English language that the fact and universal truth is written in present form. For instance, the Sun rises from the east. Muhammad ( peace be upon him) is not only the last Prophet but also the Mercy for the worlds. Everything explains itself, what can I say? we all need wisdom to comprehend the differences and priorities
I have updated my blog. please see and review your comments, please. I will respond to your comment later on. May Allah enhance your Arabic knowledge! Ameen. By the way your response has helped me a lot to explain my point more explicitly.
When you try to answer me you will, by yourself, ascertain what you are saying.
Brother about what you need authentic reference?