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The rise of Islam is intrinsically linked with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the last in a long line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus. Because Muhammad was the chosen recipient and messenger of the word of God through the divine revelations, Muslims from all walks of life strive to follow his example. After the holy Qur'an, the sayings of the Prophet (hadith) and descriptions of his way of life (sunna) are the most important Muslim texts.

Early Life

Muhammad was born into the most powerful tribe in Mecca, the Quraish, around 570 A.D. The power of the Quraish derived from their role as successful merchants. Several trade routes intersected at Mecca, allowing the Quraish to control trade along the west coast of Arabia, north to Syria, and south to Yemen.

Mecca was home to two widely venerated polytheistic cults whose gods were thought to protect its lucrative trade. After working for several years as a merchant, Muhammad was hired by Khadija, a wealthy widow, to ensure the safe passage of her caravans to Syria. They eventually married.

Divine Revelations

When he was roughly forty, Muhammad began having visions and hearing voices. Searching for clarity, he would sometimes meditate at Mount Hira, near Mecca. On one of these occasions, the Archangel Gabriel (Jibra'il in Arabic) appeared to him and instructed him to recite "in the name of [your] lord." This was the first of many revelations that became the basis of the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. These early revelations pointed to the existence of a single God, contradicting the polytheistic beliefs of the pre-Islamic Arabian Peninsula.

Initially overwhelmed by the significance of what was being revealed to him, Muhammad found unflinching support in his wife and slowly began to attract followers. His strong monotheistic message angered many of the Meccan merchants. They were afraid that trade, which they believed was protected by the pagan gods, would suffer. From that point forward, Muhammad was ostracized in Mecca. For a time, the influence and status of his wife and his uncle, Abu Talib, the chief of the clan, protected Muhammad from persecution. After they died, however, Muhammad's situation in Mecca became dire.

The Hijra

Emigration became the only hope for Muhammad and his followers' survival. In 622, they headed to Medina, another oasis town, where they were promised freedom to practice their religion. The move from Mecca to Medina is known as the hijra—the flight—and marks year 1 of the Islamic, or hijri, calendar.

Spreading the Message of Islam

In Medina, Muhammad continued to receive divine revelations and built an ever-expanding community around the new faith. The conflict with the Quraish continued, but after several years of violent clashes, Mecca surrendered. Muhammad and his followers soon returned and took over the city, destroying all its pagan idols and spreading their belief in one God.

The Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet

The Five Pillars are the core beliefs and practices of Islam:

Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" is central to Islam. This phrase, written in Arabic, is often prominently featured in architecture and a range of objects, including the Qur'an, Islam's holy book of divine revelations. One becomes a Muslim by reciting this phrase with conviction.

Prayer (salat). Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark. Prayer includes a recitation of the opening chapter (sura) of the Qur'an, and is sometimes performed on a small rug or mat used expressly for this purpose (see image 24). Muslims can pray individually at any location (fig. 1) or together in a mosque, where a leader in prayer (imam) guides the congregation. Men gather in the mosque for the noonday prayer on Friday; women are welcome but not obliged to participate. After the prayer, a sermon focuses on a passage from the Qur'an, followed by prayers by the imam and a discussion of a particular religious topic.

Alms (zakat). In accordance with Islamic law, Muslims donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need. Many rulers and wealthy Muslims build mosques, drinking fountains, hospitals, schools, and other institutions both as a religious duty and to secure the blessings associated with charity.

Fasting (sawm). During the daylight hours of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, all healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink. Through this temporary deprivation, they renew their awareness of and gratitude for everything God has provided in their lives—including the Qur'an, which was first revealed during this month. During Ramadan they share the hunger and thirst of the needy as a reminder of the religious duty to help those less fortunate.

Fig. 1. Portrait of Prince Muhammad Buland Akhtar, known as Achhe Sahib, at Prayer: Folio from an album, 17th century; painter: Hujraj; India; ink and opaque watercolor on paper; 13 1/16 x 9 in. (33.2 x 22.9 cm); The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1925 (25.138.2)

This illustration shows a Mughal prince praying on a mat that features an arch recalling the shape of a prayer niche (mihrab), symbolic of the gateway to Paradise. The prince is barefoot as a gesture of humility before God. The simplicity of his surroundings is an indication of piety; the emphasis here is on the prince's spiritual nature rather than the opulence of his costume or surroundings (which is the case in many royal Mughal portraits; see The Mughal Court and the Art of Observation).

Pilgrimage (hajj). Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia. The Ka'ba, a cubical structure covered in black embroidered hangings, is at the center of the Haram Mosque in Mecca (fig. 2). Muslims believe that it is the house Abraham (Ibrahim in Arabic) built for God, and face in its direction (qibla) when they pray. Since the time of the Prophet Muhammad, believers from all over the world have gathered around the Ka'ba in Mecca on the eighth and twelfth days of the final month of the Islamic calendar.and founder of Islam. Most of his early life was spent as a merchant. At age 40, he began to have revelations from Allah that became the basis for the Koran and the foundationof Islam. By 630 he had unified most of Arabia under a single religion. As of 2015, there are over 1.8 billion Muslims in the world who profess, "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet."

The Life of Muhammad

Muhammad was born around 570, AD in Mecca (now in Saudi Arabia). His father died before he was born and he was raised first by his grandfather and then his uncle. He belonged to a poor but respectable family of the Quraysh tribe. The family was active in Meccan politics and trade.

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Muhammad was the prophet and founder of Islam. Most of his early life was spent as a merchant. At age 40, he began to have revelations from Allah that became the basis for the Koran and the foundation of Islam. By 630 he had unified most of Arabia under a single religion. As of 2015, there are over 1.8 billion Muslims in the world who profess, "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet

Many of the tribes living in the Arabian Peninsula at the time were nomadic, trading goods as they crisscrossed the desert. Most tribes were polytheistic, worshipping their own set of gods. The town of Mecca was an important trading and religious center, home to many temples and worship sites where

the devoted prayed to the idols of these gods. The most famous site was the Kaaba (meaning cube in Arabic). It is believed to have been built by Abraham (Ibrahim to Muslims) and his son Ismail. Gradually the people of Mecca turned to polytheism and idolatry. Of all the gods worshipped, it is believed that Allah was considered the greatest and the only one without an idol.

In his early teens, Muhammad worked in a camel caravan, following in the footsteps of many people his age, born of meager wealth. Working for his uncle, he gained experience in commercial trade traveling to Syria and eventually from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean. In time,

In his early 20s, Muhammad began working for a wealthy merchant woman named Khadijah, 15 years his senior. She soon became attracted to this young, accomplished man and proposed marriage. He accepted and over the years the happy union brought

several children. Not all lived to adulthood, but one, Fatima, would marry Muhammad's cousin, Ali ibn Abi Talib, whom Shi'ite Muslims regard as Muhammad's successor.

Muhammad was also very religious, occasionally taking journeys of devotion to sacred sites near Mecca. On one of his pilgrimages in 610, he was meditating in a cave on Mount Jabal aI-Nour. The Angel Gabriel appeared and relayed the word of God: "Recite in the name of your Lord who creates, creates man from a clot! Recite for your lord is most generous…." These words became the opening verses of sūrah (chapter) 96 of the Qur'an. Most Islamic historians believe Muhammad was initially disturbed by the revelations and that he didn't reveal them publicly for severalhe welcomed the message from the Angel Gabriel and was deeply inspired to share his experience with other potential believers.

Islamic tradition holds that the first persons to believe were his wife, Khadija and his close friend Abu Bakr (regarded as the successor to Muhammad by Sunni Muslims). Soon, Muhammad began to gather a small following, initially encountering no opposition. Most people in Mecca either ignored him or mocked him as just another prophet. However, when his message condemned idol worship and polytheism, many of Mecca's tribal leaders began to see Muhammad and his message as a threat. Besides going against long standing beliefs, the condemnation of idol worship had economic consequences for merchants who catered to the thousands of pilgrims who came to Mecca every year. This was especially true for members of Muhammad's own tribe, the Quraysh, who were the guardians of the Kaaba. Sensing a threat, Mecca's merchants and leaders offered Muhammad incentives to abandon his preaching, but he refused.

Increasingly, the resistance to Muhammed and his followers grew and they were eventually forced to emigrate from Mecca to Medina, a city 260 miles to the north in 622. This event marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar. There Muhammad was instrumental in bringing an end to a civil war raging amongst several of the city's tribes. Muhammad settled in Medina, building his Muslim community and gradually gathering acceptance and more followers.

Between 624 and 628, the Muslims were involved in a series of battles for their survival. In the final major confrontation, The Battle of the Trench and Siege of Medina, Muhammad and his followers prevailed and a treaty was signed. The treaty was broken by the Meccan allies a year later. By now, Muhammad had plenty of forces and the balance of power had shifted away from the Meccan leaders to him. In 630, the Muslim army marched into Mecca, taking the city with minimum casualties. Muhammad gave amnesty to many of the Meccan leaders who had opposed him and pardoned many others. Most of the Meccan population converted to Islam. Muhammad and his followers then proceeded to destroy all of the statues of pagan gods in and around the Kaaba.

The Prophet Muhammad and the Origins of Islam

Early Life

Divine Revelations

The Hijra

Spreading the Message of Islam

The Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet

Accounts of the ascension (mi'raj ) of Muhammad have captured the imaginations of writers and painters for centuries. One night, while the Prophet was sleeping, the Archangel Gabriel came and led him on a journey. Mounted on the heavenly steed Buraq, Muhammad traveled from the Ka'ba in Mecca to the "Farthest Mosque," which Muslims believe to be the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. There he prayed with other prophets such as Moses, Abraham, and Jesus, and ascended to the skies, where he was led by Gabriel through Paradise and Hell, and finally came face to face with God. He then returned to earth to continue spreading the message of Islam. According to Islamicbelief, Muhammad was the only person to see Heaven and Hell while still alive.

After the Prophet's Death: Emergence of Shi'i and Sunni Sects of Islam

When Muhammad died in 632, he had not named a successor. One faction, the Shi'a, believed that only individuals with direct lineage to the Prophet could guide the Muslim community righteously. They thought that 'Ali, Muhammad's closest surviving blood male relative, should be their next leader (caliph). The other faction, the Sunnis, believed that the Prophet's successor should be determined by consensus and successively elected three of his most trusted companions, commonly referred to as the Rightly Guided Caliphs (Abu Bakr, 'Umar, and 'Uthman), as leaders of the Muslim community; 'Ali succeeded them as the fourth caliph.

Today the Islamic community remains divided into Sunni and Shi'i branches. Sunnis revere all four caliphs, while Shi'is regard 'Ali as the first spiritual leader. The rift between these two factions has resulted in differences in worship as well as political and religious views. Sunnis are in the majority and occupy most of the Muslim world, while Shi'i populations are concentrated in Iran and Iraq, with sizeable numbers in Bahrain, Lebanon, Kuwait, Turkey, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Depictions of the Prophet Muhammad

Featured in this unit are several depictions of the Prophet Muhammad. These portrayals, while somewhat rare, are not unheard of as there were (and still are) many different attitudes toward depicting the Prophet, and humans in general, in the Islamic world. These attitudes varied dramatically from region to region and throughout history; the societies that produced the works discussed here are among those that allowed the depiction of the Prophet. Commissioned by Muslims for Muslims, these images appear in biographies of the Prophet and his family, world and local histories, and accounts of Muhammad's celestial journey (mi'raj), as well as in literary texts. In each context, they serve a distinct purpose. They illustrate a narrative in biographies and histories, while in literary texts they serve as visual analogues to written praises of the Prophet. An image of the Prophet Muhammad at the beginning of a book endows the volume with the highest form of blessing and sanctity. Thus, illustration of him was a common practice, particulary...

The Simplicity of the Prophet Muhammad

Whether you live in a "first world" country or not, everyone has problems. As humans we have a constant want. No matter how wealthy one becomes, the itch to want more does not go away. The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was a simple man. He ate from whatever was available, sat on the floor without hesitation, did not require salutes from an army, and was not one who chased the material of this world. One day a man was so nervous to meet the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. The Prophet responded: "Do not trouble yourself! Indeed I am not a king. Rather I am merely the son of a Qurayshi woman who eats dry meat." (Ibn Maja). He always emphasized his humanity and admonished people who over-revered him. He said: "Do not over praise me as the Christians over-praised Jesus the son of Maryam. Indeed, I am only a slave. So call me the Slave of Allah and His Messenger." (Bukhari).

The Prophet was not one who chased this world, rather he found joy in being among those who were less fortunate. Being in the presence of the poor, orphans, and weak has an impact on the heart and the way one views the world. It creates a sense of minimalism and thankfulness for the simple things in life that most take for granted. The Prophet peace be upon him said: "My Lord – the Mighty and Majestic – gave me the choice that the valley of Makkah be filled with gold, but I said: No! O Lord. However, grant food to me one day, and hunger the day after. So when I am hungry I humble myself before You and remember You, and when I am full, I am grateful to You." (Tirmidhi).

The Prophet's simplicity did not disappear when he became the undisputed leader of the Arabian peninsula at the end of his Prophetic career. His Companion Umar once visited him and saw him sleeping on a mat of branches. Umar could not hold back his tears and stated: O Messenger of Allah, how can we allow you to live like this? Look at the kings of Roman, Persia. Look at how they live. Surely O Messenger of Allah, you deserve better. The Prophet peace be upon him responded: O Umar, is this why we are here for? O Umar, aren't you happy that they have this 'Dunia' (this life) and we have the 'Akhira' (the afterlife)? (Bukhari).

There is more to life than the gathering of material things. The example of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him teaches us that materialistic things are not prohibited, but they should not hinder us from our ultimate purpose. We are not in this world forever, we came in with nothing and will leave with nothing. The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him stated: "A wise man is the one who calls himself to account (and refrains from doing evil deeds) and does noble deeds to benefit him after death; and the foolish person is the one who subdues himself to his temptations and desires and seeks from Allah the fulfillment of his vain desires." (Tirmidhi) He also said: "Remember the destroyer of worldly pleasures (death) frequently; none will remember it (meaning death) while in hardship but will feel ease and while at ease but will feel disturbed." (Tirmidhi)

The things we bicker over, the amount of money in our bank account, our status, entertainment, and egos become so insignificant. No matter how much you beautify your face and hair every morning, you will one day sleep in the dirt. No matter how much you beautify yourself in clothes, you will one day be buried in a white shroud. No matter how much you love being around people, you will one day be buried all alone. Think to yourself, what am I doing here? What is my ultimate goal in this short life? What will happen after I die? What legacy will I leave behind? Remembering death helps us live a life based on the things that really matter, our relationship with God and our loved ones. Remembering death transforms one to be selfless and always looking to benefit others, even when there seems to be no point to it. The Prophet peace be upon him said: "If the Final Hour comes while you have a palm-cutting in your hands and it is possible to plant it before the Hour comes, you should plant it." (Ahmad)

Ask yourself, what is it that you really need in life? What are the most important things to you? Put down your electronic device and the insignificant things that are distracting you from what is really important to you. The greatest gift you have been given is life, take a moment and reconnect with God your Creator. Islam is the straight path that leads one directly to God.

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): A Role Model for the Youth

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Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): A Role Model for the Youth

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon Him) was not a prophet and messenger of Allah by born. He received the first revelation at the age of 40. As a prophet and messenger of Allah, His (pbuh) role in and contributions to the human society is really incomparable with anyone in the history of the world. Therefore, He (pbuh) has been articulated with some great comments not only by Muslim scholarsbut also by non-Muslim scholars. One of the good examples can be the statement of Michael H Hart for justifying his choice of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on the top of the list in his famous book "The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History." He said: "My choice of Muhammad (pbuh) to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in the history who was supremely successful in both the religious and secular levels."

young man, the Prophet was also able to show an extra-ordinary and charismatic character to the world that become the best role model for the youth of all era. According to history, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) attended the first war (Harb al-Fijar) along with His other tribe-men. His (pbuh) role was only to collect the arrows and pass those to His uncles and other people of their side. He (pbuh) then saw, however, the disparaging results of a war and felt very sad. Loosing lives and horrors of that war created a deep impression on His sensitive mind. He (pbuh), therefore, played a very positive role in functioning "League of Virtue (Hilf al-Fudul)" to prevent the war and promote peace in the society. Besides all other, His (pbuh) noble character as a youth is attributed with many other exemplary attributions and affiliations. A few of them, he never lied, touched any alcohol, did any illegal and sinful actions, made anything harmful to others and, most importantly, never participated any Idol worshiping ceremony and festival as well. Therefore, the people of Arabs called Him (phubh) "Al-Amin", trusted upon Him undoubtedly. They also felt happy to make Him (pbuh) their leader in any critical situation. At the age of 35, as an example of His leadership quality goes to His (pbuh) role in saving the people from a serious tribal-conflict for keeping "the Black Stone (Hajri Aswad)" on the wall during the rebuilding of Ka'ba. This activeness in doing something for wellbeing of the society and humanity as well and the leadership quality made Him (pbuh) the most faithful person among others not only in Mecca but also in the Arab peninsula even before the nabuwwat. Later on, within only 23 years, He (pbuh) could change the people and the society as well and made the world great. A non-Muslim scholar, Thomas Carlyle describes the fact in this way, "A hero Prophet was sent down to poor shepherd people who made the world great within the shortest period of 23 years."

Why Prophet Muhammad Is Always an Inspiration to Muslim Youth

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The Holy Prophet (PBUH) is a role model for everyone

The life of the Holy Prophet is a role model for every person of this world who believes in Allah and the Day of Judgment. This source of light and guidance can lead us completely. The world has...

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The life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is a role model for every person of this world who believes in Allah and the Day of Judgment. This source of light and guidance (the Prophet PBUH) can lead us completely. The world has seen a lot of scholars, philosophers and preachers but none was as great as the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Allah sent His messengers in every period of history to guide the humanity. The world had been waiting for the last Prophet for centuries. This long wait was ended with the prophethood of the Prophet (PBUH). He was sent as the last Prophet of Allah Almighty. His Shariah was regarded as the last message of Allah and the previous Shariahs were abolished. His guidance was declared sufficient for all till the end of this world. The Prophet (PBUH) said, "If Hazrat Musa had been alive he had no option but to follow me."

Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) was born and died in the month of Rabi-ul-Awal. He is an embodiment of mercy for all mankind. All the prophets guided the humans. But Mohammad (PBUH) brought a revolution in the lives of the people. This revolution is example-less in the history of mankind. Our love for the Prophet (PBUH) involves not only the devotion and passion for him but to follow his deeds also. There is no option left for us but to follow his teachings. The Quran and Sunnah are the basis of our religion. The holy life style of the Prophet (PBUH) guides us in our individual and collective life. He stressed that Muslims should have good behavior with others. They should have good character also. It shows the importance of behavior and character in his teachings. Hazrat Abu Huraira reported that on the occasion of Haja-tul-Wida he said, "I am leaving two things among you. You will never deviate from the right path. These are the Holy Quran and my Sunnah. These two things will not be separated. Until they will come to their destination namely, the Hoz-e-Kausar." If we'll follow the Quran and Sunnah, we cannot be deviated from the right path. These two things are the main source of our religion. These two things will keep on guiding us up to the last day of this world. We'll keep on consulting the Quran for a solution to every problem. Allah has ordered that we have to obey the Prophet (PBUH). It is said in the Holy Quran that the people who believe in Allah they should obey the Prophet (PBUH) as well. They should not waste their virtues. It means that the obedience of the Prophet (PBUH) is the obedience of Allah. It is clear that the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the Holy Quran are the basis of Islam. These two things complete the religion.

Mohammad (PBUH) is the last Prophet of Allah. His prophethood is sufficient for all humanity up to the end of this world. No one will be blessed with prophethood and no previous prophet will be followed. A person who accepts Mohammad (PBUH) a prophet but not the last one, it is nothing but a refusal. The prophethood of the Holy Prophet has two parts. Firstly, he is a prophet and secondly he is the last prophet of Allah Almighty. The Quran has made it clear that the prophethood was started with Hazrat Adam and was ended with the Holy Prophet (PBUH). No prophet will come after Mohammad (PBUH). It shows that his prophethood is universal. He is not the prophet of his age but he is the prophet of every age. He should be obeyed in every age. Truth is forever. The modern systems of making people slaves is useless. Islam guides people in every field of life. It is a complete code of life. That's why the non-believers are attacking the faith of Khatam-e-Nabuwat and Namoos-e-Rasalat. They are using different tactics to degrade our faith. But the faithful Muslims have great love for Mohammad (PBUH) in spite of all weaknesses. In order to prevent these conspiracies, we should make laws and struggle on all levels. If we want to get relief we should follow him. Anyone who wants to please Allah he should follow the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Muslims are in a great number in this world. But they are disunited. The Muslim community is in a miserable condition in Kashmir, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq and Myanmar. The Muslim world and its leadership has become irresponsible and self-centered. On the contrary, the non-believers are united and attacking the Muslim Ummah severely. Pakistan is the center of the expectations of the Muslim world. It has abundance of every kind of resources. But corruption, poverty and lawlessness is prevailing everywhere. The country which was established on the basis of Kalma Tayyaba should be an ideal Islamic state. The sacrifices which were laid at the time of Partition have been forgotten. When the Holy Prophet (PBUH) started his mission of improving the mankind, people became his bitter enemies. They tortured him and his companions severely. He (PBUH) bore all hardships manfully and continued his struggle. At last, he (PBUH) became successful. The Muslims dominated the evil forces and conquered the whole Arab. Now anti-Islamic forces have become powerful again. We have to follow the Quran and Sunnah in order to defeat these negative forces. The Holy Quran is the foundation of Islam and Sunnah has given a shape to this building. In short, it is most important for the Muslim Ummah to follow the Quran and Sunnah.

The Prophet Muhammad; A Role Model for Muslim Teenagers

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born on Rabiul Awwal 12 of the Hijrah calendar. His birth, on a Monday, came 570 years after that of the Prophet Isa (peace be upon him). The Prophet was born in the city of Makkah to Abdullah, the son of Abdul Muttalib, the venerable sheikh of the Quraish, the ruling clan of Makkah.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), called Al-Ameen (The Trustworthy) even by his enemies, was the last of the prophets sent by Allah. There is no other prophet on whose life so much light has been shed. Born after the age of myth, living in the full glare of history, his sayings and actions were documented as no other prophet's were recorded in minute detail.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) life is a shining example for all to follow. He was the kindest of persons — a sense of compassion that was directed at Muslims and non-Muslims alike. His care for those around him and even for those who caused him harm provides shining examples of true nobility.

Most of our youth in the society have different role models like film stars, sportspersons, politicians etc, these role models serve no purpose in uplifting their character, our youth are busy in listening to music, watching movies, entertainment etc.

Muslim teenagers should make Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as their role model, when they make Prophet (PBUH) as their role model then they will take their responsibilities with utmost care and will become best human beings.

Some of our youth are indulging in different crimes like rape, drug addiction etc. The reason is that our youth have given up the guidance of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), youth should wake up and follow the way of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Prophet Muhammad - role model for humanity

Approximately 1.6 billion Muslims all over the world celebrate this remarkable day to honour this noble character who showered peace and mercy upon all creatures who lived on the face of this earth. This year the Government of Sri Lanka has declared a public and mercantile holiday today (October 30) to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Birth and childhood

Prophet Muhammad was born to a noble family which belonged into the powerful tribe - the Quraish – in the city of Makkah in the Arabian Peninsula, 1,400 years ago in the year 570 AD. The people of the Quraish tribe were successful merchants. Several trade routes were intersected by Quraish merchants which allowed them to expand their trade along the west coast of Arabia, north to Syria and south to Yemen. According to the Islamic calendar, Prophet Muhammad's birth occurred on the twelfth day of the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. He was the son of Abdullah and Aminah. His father Abdullah passed away a few days before his birth. His mother then brought him up with great love and devotion. When he was about six years, his mother Aminah also passed away. Thereafter, his grandfather Abdul Muthalib and then his uncle Abu Thalib took him into their care. As a young boy, he was known as a person of integrity with high moral standards.

Trustfulness and trustworthiness

Undoubtedly, the Prophet Muhammad was known for his virtue and noble conduct from an early age and he did not engage in the immoral and corrupt practices of the society in which he lived. Rather he was far removed from them. Practices such as idolatry, drinking intoxicants, oppression and dishonesty were prevalent at the time, yet his upright and noble character was noticeably obvious to all those who knew him or came into contact with him. This was such that the people of his time would come to refer to him as 'Al-Amin' – or the one who is trustworthy, and all those in that society knew of his honesty and trustworthiness. He was also known as 'Al-Sadiq'- the truthful one. Because of these qualities, he was respected by everyone beyond race, colour, gender, age and religion in the city of Makkah.

Noble qualities

Prophet Muhammad was attracted by everyone in the society because of his noble qualities and he was a perfect example of an honest, just, merciful, compassionate, truthful and brave human being who showered peace and mercy upon all creatures who lived on the face of this earth. His qualities of being peace-loving, kind and merciful, generous, pleasant and modest, and his concern for orphans and children, his respect for the people of other religions and religious leaders touched everyone's heart no matter the race, colour, gender, religion or faith.

Equality and justice

Prophet Muhammad set up principles based on the Holy Quran to create an order in social life. A few of these principles include the brotherhood of all Muslims, helping one another and solidarity amongst people as well as speaking up against injustice. Prophet Muhammad was a role model himself and encouraged all Muslims to treat people with respect regardless of colour, religion, faith, gender or tribe.

As the Governor of Medina State, Prophet Muhammad placed an Islamic legislative system in place to benefit everyone, giving the nation true power, peace, stability, firmness and progress. During the time of his ruling, various faiths were present in his state. There were Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians, Polytheists and others not affiliated with any religion. As the minorities, they all were treated fairly and equally.

When one looks into the life of the Prophet, one may draw on many examples to portray the high level of tolerance shown to people of other faiths. When he established a constitutional system in the State of Medina, he confirmed that no one has the right to bully or annoy anyone else for their religious beliefs or rituals. Under his legislative system crime, bribery, harassment and bullying were prohibited. All were considered members and citizens of Medina regardless of religion, race or ancestry. As the Governor, he protected the people of other faiths from harm as much as the Muslims. When he started as the ruler of Medina, there were provinces which followed their own system according to their tribes. The Prophet gathered these different tribes under one system of governance equally treating them under one constitutional system. This is a good example for today's leaders.

A successful leader

Prophet Muhammad's charisma in leadership attracted the people at all levels. British management scholar John Adair describes the extraordinary leadership qualities of Prophet Muhammad in his book The Leadership of Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad showed exceptional qualities in both religious services as well as in handling secular issues using his leadership skills. Today's renowned scholars talk about the leadership qualities of Prophet Muhammad and his powerful mission to keep the religion alive today and the decisions made by him in different circumstances to overcome critical issues.

Professor John Adair is a British academic, leadership theorist and an author of more than 40 books on business and leadership. In this book The Leadership of Muhammad, Professor Adair has taken examples from the life of Prophet Muhammad to highlight his extraordinary qualities as a leader.

4 Amazing Moments in the Life of Muhammad

Like many religious figures, the life of Muhammad is littered with incredible events and miraculous happenings. Some of the amazing events are said to have taken place before he was born, such as a glow that shone out of his father's forehead and the dreams Muhammad's mother had about her son becoming a prophet. Other extraordinary things happened when Muhammad was a child and still others when he was an adult. Based on the Quran alone, there are numerous remarkable events to choose from, but here are four amazing moments in the life of Muhammad.

The Night of Decree

The Night of Decree, or Laylat-ul-Qadr, is the night when the angel Gabriel first appeared to Muhammad in the Cave of Hira. Muhammad was in the habit of seeking solitude in the rocky mountains around Mecca and spending his time meditating in the caves there. He would spend several days in his secluded retreat before returning to his wife, Khadija.

During one of Muhammad's retreats on Mount Hira, Gabriel appeared to Muhammad. Gabriel apparently seized Muhammad and ordered, "Iqra! " Iqra in Arabic can mean either "read" or "recite," and Muhammad, interpreting Gabriel's command as "read," explained that he was illiterate. Gabriel seized Muhammad twice more, and twice more Muhammad insisted he was unable to follow the angel's commands. Finally, Gabriel grasped Muhammad with overwhelming force and said "Recite in the name of your Lord who created. He created man from a clot. Read and your Lord is the most honorable who teaches by the pen. He taught man what he did not know." These five verses, Quran 96:1-5, were the first verses of the Holy Quran revealed to Muhammad.

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