Search results
- When one testifies that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, he is stating his belief that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was chosen by Allah to be His Messenger and to convey His Message. Allah specifically chose the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to be His Messenger.
www.almasjid.com/muhammad_is_the_messenger_of_allah
People also ask
Who is the messenger of Allah?
Is Muhammad the messenger of Allah?
What did the Prophet say about Islam?
What is the difference between a messenger and a prophet?
Is Muhammad the last of the Prophets (Anbiya')?
Is there a prophet after Prophet Muhammad?
The well-known difference between a Prophet and a Messenger is that a Messenger is one to whom a law is revealed and he is commanded to convey it, whilst a Prophet is one to whom a law is revealed but he is not commanded to convey it.
The Shahada (shahadah) is the Arabic term for the declaration of faith in one God (Allah) and His messenger. What does the Shahada mean? Transliteration: “Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah, Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulu-Allah.”
When one declares, “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah,” one is also declaring that he is the final prophet sent by Allah. Allah says in the Quran, “Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Last of the Prophets” (33: 40).
Tafsir of Ibn Katheer (rahimahullah) says that this verse which says "but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last of the Prophets. And Allah is Ever All-Aware of everything" is like the ayah where Allah says in Surah Al-An'am: اللَّـهُ أَعْلَمُ حَيْثُ يَجْعَلُ رِسَالَتَهُ. Interpretation of the meaning:
- The Obligation to Believe in Him
- The Obligation to Obey Him
- The Obligation to Follow Him and Obey His Sunnah
- The Danger of Opposing His Command
The previous pages provide conclusive evidence of his Prophethood and the soundness of his message. It is, therefore, necessary to believe in him and confirm what he brought. Allah says, "Believe in Allah and His Messenger and the light which He sent down." [Al-Qur'an 64:8] He says, "We sent you as a witness and a bringer of good news and a warner ...
As for the obligation to obey the Prophet, belief in him demands it. Confirmation of what he brought requires obedience to him because this is part of what he brought. Allah says, "O you who believe, obey Allah and His Messenger ... " [Al-Qur'an 8:20] "Say: obey Allah and obey the Messenger ... " [Al-Qur'an 24:54] He says, "Obey Allah and the Messe...
As for the obligation to follow him and obey his Sunnah and follow his guidance, Allah says, "Say: if you love Allah, follow me and He will love you and forgive you your wrong actions." [Al-Qur'an 3:31] "Believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered Prophet who believes in Allah and His words. Follow him, perhaps you will be guided." [Al-Qur'a...
Opposing his command and changing his Sunnah is misguidance and innovation. It is threatened by Allah with utter bereftness and punishment. Allah says, "Let those who oppose his command beware of a trial that might strike them or a painful punishment that might befall them." [Al-Qur'an 24:63] and "Whoever splits from the Messenger of Allah after th...
Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah. And those with him are firm with the disbelievers 1 and compassionate with one another. You see them bowing and prostrating 2 ˹in prayer˺, seeking Allah’s bounty and pleasure.
May 21, 2021 · Muhammad was a prophet who did not “speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak” (John 16:13). He was the instrument through whom God revealed His Word, the Glorious Qur’an, which he recited in the name of Allah. The Bible prophesied that “he shall speak in My name…” (Deut. 18:19).
