The Prophet is a Paragon for Human Action and His Way is the Basis for Allah’s Love Allah (Most High) says, “There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often.” [Ahzāb: 21] In the verse Allah (the Exalted) refers to His beloved Prophet using the word ‘uswah’ (). Imam as-Sābūni says in his tafseer that it means, “He is the most exalted exemplary who should be strictly followed inall of his words, actions, and statesbecause he does not utter [a word] nor act from his desires. Rather he speaks and acts from revelation and what is sent to him. For this reason it is an obligation to follow his pattern and conduct ourselves in his way.” Allah (Most High) also says, “Say, [O Muhammad], “If you love Allah , then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” [Āl ʿImrān: 31]. It should be noted that the words ‘love’ and ‘forgive’, as mentioned in the verse, are in the present-future tense of the verb form and indicate perpetuity and continuity. That is to say, Allah’s love and forgiveness for those who follow the way of the beloved Messenger (ﷺ) is continuous and ever-flowing and does not cease. Realizing and Implementing the Sunnah of the Turban We know that “actions are by intentions”, and if one intends by wearing the turban or following the Prophet (ﷺ) in any of his actions, Allah (Most High) will reward the servant according to their intentions. The scholars mention that one can implement and realize the Sunnah of wearing the turban by intending beautification when wearing it and that one can wear the turban with or without a hat underneath it (both are acceptable). [ad-Dʿiāmah, Jʿafar al-Katāni] Finally, It is well-known from the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to our time the scholars and righteous of this Ummah have worn a turban out of reverence and love for his (ﷺ) way. All of the Muslim lands have adopted the turban along with their customary dress. Allah (Most High) knows best
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:01:04 +0000
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