ATTRIBUTES OF OUR BELOVED PROPHET MUHAMMAD (Sallallahu 'alayhi wa Sallam) FROM THE HOLY QUR’AN

 #I, HIS EXALTED STATUS

1. He is Nur (Sacred Light) (5:15)
2. Allah blesses him (33:56)
3. Mercy for all the worlds (21:107)
4. His name is Muhammad (Meaning the Most Praised One) (47:2)
5. Allah has exalted his Zikr (remembrance) (94:1-4)
6. His exaltation on the Night of Mi’raj: his heavenly ascent (53:8-9)
7. His Station of Praise (Al-Maqam al-Mahmud) (17:79)

#II, THE BELOVED OF ALLAH 

1. If you want to gain the love of Allah, follow him (3:31)
2. Allah addresses him with love and affection (20:1) (36:1) (73:1) (74:1)
3. Allah says: Realize that My Prophetic Messenger himself is with you (49:7)
4. Allah describes him with His Own Attributes of Rauf (Most Kind) and Raheem (Merciful) (9:128)
5. Allah Himself praises him (33:45-47)
6. Possessor of Allah’s Grace (4:113)
7. He is a special favour of Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (3:164)
8. Allah does not punish people if he is in their midst (8:33)
9. Allegiance to him is allegiance to Allah (48:10)

#III, HE RECEIVED THE HOLY QUR'AN

1. Allah gave him Surah al-Fatiha and the whole Qur’an (15:87)
2. Totally inspired (53:3-4)
3. Allah revealed the Noble Qur’an on his blessed heart (26:192-197)
4. The first revelation he received (96:1)
5. Teaches the Holy Qur’an and Hadith Sharif (Wisdom) and purifies people (62:2)

#IV, AMONG THE PROPHETS ('Alayhimussalam)

1. He is the Final Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) (33:40)
2. Mentioned first among the greatest Prophets (‘Alayhimussalam) (33:7) (4:163)
3. A Prophet whom Allah appointed with proven prophecies (30:1-6) (48:1) (48:27) (61:13)
4. Given the knowledge of the unseen (3:179)
5. Nabi Ibrahim (‘Alayhissalam) prayed for his coming (2:129)
6. Foretold by Nabi ‘Isa (Jesus) (‘Alayhissalam) (61:6)
7. Allah asks all the Prophets to believe in him (3:81)
8. Confirms the previous (Prophetic) Messengers of Allah (37:37)

#V, SERVES ONLY ALLAH (THE GLORIFIED AND THE EXALTED)

1. Worships only Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (72:19-20)
2. Puts total trust in Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (9:129)
3. Selflessly labours for Allah, asks for no reward (25:57) (42:23)
4. Rewarded by Allah (68:3) (108:1)

#VI, HIS EXEMPLARY CHARACTER

1. Most examplary character (33:21) (68:4)
2. Sadiq (Truthful) (33:22)
3. Final judge and arbiter (4:65) (24:51)
4. Honoured, Noble (69: 40)
5. Forgiving (7:199)
6. He is Burhan (Clear Proof) (4:174)
7. Brave: Commands Muslims in battle (3:121)

#VII, PREACHES ISLAM

1. Established the correct Message of Islam (6:161-163) (39:11-12)
2. Preacher to all humanity (4:170) (25:1) (34:28)
3. He is Bashir and Nadhir (Bearer of glad tidings and a warner) (5:19)
4. Invites people to Islam (12:108)
5. Even the jinn respond to his call (46:29-31)
6. He brought the truth (17:81) (39:33)
7. He brought a new law (Shari’a) (7:157)
8. A perfect guide to be followed (7:158)
9. He calls you to that which gives you life (8:24)
10. Brings people from the darkness (of Ignorance) to the Light (of Islam) (65:11)
11. His religion prevails over all religion (48:28)

#VIII, HIS BLESSED FAMILY AND COMPANIONS (Rady Allahu 'Anhum)

1. His Family purified by Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (33:33)
2. His Companions praised by Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (48:29)
3. His Companions: The Muhajirin and the Ansar (8:74) (9:100) (59:8-9)
4. His Companions pledge allegiance to him (48:18)

#IX, BELIEVE, HONOUR, LOVE, RESPECT AND OBEY HIM

1. Believe, honour and respect him (48:9) (61:11)
2. Love Allah and His Beloved Prophet more than anything else (9:24)
3. He is closer to the believers than their own selves (33:6)
4. Respect him (49:1-3)
5. Obey Allah (Ta’ala) and His Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam)
(3:132) (4:13) (4:59) (4:69) (4:80) (9:71) (24:52) (24:54) (24:56) (33:71) (49:14) (64:12)
6. Follow the Commands of Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala)
and of His Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) (33:36)
7. Whatever he gives you, take it (59:7)
8. The reward of believing in him (57:28)

#X, WAGED JIHAD AMIDST PERSECUTION

1. Non-believers plot to kill him (8:30)
2. His persecution (22:39-40)
3. Commanded to fight alone for Allah (Sub’hanahu wa Ta’ala) (4:84)
4. He led Muslims in prayer while in battle (4:102)
5. Allah asks him to seek peace (8:61)
6. Allah helped him in Jihad (33:9)
7. Allah made him victorious (110:1)

#XI, HIS MIRACLES

1. Living miracle: The Holy Qur’an (2:23) (17:88) (52:34)
2. Human miracle: he was the wasila (means) through whom people’s hearts were transformed (5:83)
3. Heavenly miracle: Isra’ and Mi’raj (his heavenly ascent) (17:1) (53:8-18)
4. Historic miracle: Hijra; escaped while surrounded (9:40)
5. The miracle of the Battle of Badr: Victory against all odds (3:123-125)
6. The splitting of the moon (54:1-2)

#XII, INTERCESSOR (SHAFI')

1. Allah appointed him as an intercessor to plead for people’s forgiveness (3:159) (4:64) (60:12)
2. An accepted intercessor (19:87) (20:109)
3. His supplication a relief for hearts (9:103)

Note: All the references are from the holy Qur'an. Kindly share it to get reward on the day of resurrection, in'sha'Allah.

-courtesy: Siddiq Osman Noormuhammad

Why To Say In’sha’Allah For Every Righteous Deed?

During the time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), non-Muslims of Quraish were so upset to see how Islam was spreading so fast. They wanted a block to it. So the Elite of Quraish sat together and were devising the means to prove that Muhammad (pbuh) is a liar & not the messenger of God.  They formulated a plan and sent two guys, Uqba bin Abi Mu’it and Nazr bin-Haaris to eminent Jewish scholars/rabbis. They told them that there is a man claiming prophet-hood. He is saying no God but Allah. We need to put this guy in a corner so that he can never argue back. Tell us some questions which we can ask Muhammad (pbuh) to prove him liar. Jewish scholars told them to ask just three questions to him to prove his prophet-hood. 

[Why would Jewish scholars know such powerful information only what prophets know? 

It is because Allah says in Qur'an in Surah Baqara verse 146, ''Those whom We gave the book know it like they know their own children, yet a group of them hide the truth knowingly'']

The three questions were:

1. What is up with the youth? The youth that came in the past! There is something very amazing about them!
2. Who was the person who reached the East to West of the Earth? What he has done & what was his story?
3. What is Ruh (Soul or Spirit)?

If he(Muhammad) tells you correctly about these things, then he is the prophet, so follow him, but if he does not tell you, then he is a man who is making things up, so deal with him as you see fit.

They all gathered up and were very happy to find that they have good questions to prove that Muhammad (pbuh) is not the prophet. They asked Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to come forward and told him that they have three questions for him. The prophet didn’t answer the question instantly. Instead he said ''Tomorrow, I will answer'' and he didn’t say In’sha’Allah (If Allah Wills). Indeed it was one of the signs of prophet not to reply in haste without any revelation from God. Next day Prophet couldn’t answer the questions. Jibreel/Gabriel doesn’t descend with the revelation. How embarrassing is that? The same thing happened for 2^nd day, 3^rd day, 4^th day up to the 15^th day. On the 15^th day, Jibreel/Gabriel came and passed Muhammad (pbuh) with the answers and stories in support. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) answered all the questions correctly, more people joined Islam and the Eeman of Sahaba/companions really went very high.

The answer to the first question was the story of ''Ashabi Kahf'' or ''The people of the cave''. Allah tells the story in Surah Al kahf,Chapter 18; Verse no, 9-26.

The beauty of Surah Al Kalf is that in the first few verses as if Allah summarizes or gives the overview of the whole story. Allah then goes in the detail of the story and answers what the Jewish scholars wanted, step by step. Then He tells the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) next time say In’sha’Allah. 

 

This is the Hikmat/wisdom of Allah (swt). The bottom-line is that every Muslim should say ‘In Sha Allah’ for every righteous deed so as to get blessings and rewards of Allah without any delay. 

One important point to note here is that one should not say In’sha’Allah for Dua/Supplications because we are literally beseeching Allah(swt) without anyone in-between. So one should say Dua before Allah(swt) with firmness in faith without saying In’sha’Allah. Truly Muslims believe that one can’t achieve anything unless and until Allah (swt) wishes it so. It is one of the best practice to say In’sha’Allah before promising anyone (person), making intention for any kind of work etc

Wallahu A'lam 

#Bro. Majed Mahmoud helped me a great deal writing this article. May Allah bless and reward us high...Aaameen
+Leyakat Ali

AL QU’RAN RECITATION: STREAM & DOWNLOAD

About The Reciter: Sheikh Mishary bin Rashid Alafasy is a Kuwaiti born Qari and a Munshid. He studied at the Islamic University of Madinah and specialized in the ten readings and translations of the Quran. He is the Imam of Masjid Al-Kabir GrandMosque (Kuwait) in Kuwait City. He is actually a master of the maqamat and uses a wide range of maqamat in his recitation. This of course is in addition to his amazing tajweed and his knowledge of the the various qira’at/riwayat. Masha’Allah, and it’s no wonder he’s one of the world’s most popular Qurra at the moment. He makes frequent appearances on television. Many of his recitations can be also found on YouTube or his official website Alafasy.me.Click any Chapter or Surah to get enlightened by the beauty of Al Qu'ran in the voice of Rashid Mishary Alafasy.

AL QU'RAN

Chapter	Transliteration	Translation & No. of Verses	Arabic
1.	Al Fatihah	The Opening (7)	سورة الفاتحة
2.	Al Baqarah	The Cow (286)	سورة البقرة
3.	Al 'Imran	The Family of 'Imran (200)	سورة آل عمران
4.	An Nisa"	The Women (179)	سورة النساء
5.	Al Ma"ida	The Table Spread with Food, 120	سورة المائدة
6.	Al An'am	The Cattles (165)	سورة الأنعام
7.	Al A'raf	The Heights (206)	سورة الأعراف
8.	Al Anfal	The Spoils of War (75)	سورة الأنفال
9.	At Tawbah	The Repentance (129)	سورة التوبة
10.	Yunus	Jonah (109)	سورة يونس
11.	Hud	Hud (123)	سورة هود
12.	Yusuf	Joseph (111)	سورة يوسف
13.	Ar Ra'd	The Thunder (43)	سورة الرّعد
14.	Ibrahim	Abraham (52)	سورة إبراهيم
15.	Al Hijr	The Rocky Tract (99)	سورة الحجر
16.	An Nahl	The Bees (128)	سورة النحل
17.	Al Isra'	The Journey by Night (111)	سورة الإسراء
18.	Al Kahf	The Cave (110)	سورة الكهف
19.	Maryam	Mary (98)	سورة مريم
20.	Ta Ha	Ta Ha (135)	سورة طه
21.	Al Anbiya'	The Prophets (112)	سورة الأنبياء
22.	Al Hajj	The Pilgrimage (78)	سورة الحج
23.	Al Mu"minun	The Believers (118)	سورة المؤمنون
24.	An Nur	The Light (64)	سورة النّور
25.	Al Furqan	The Criterion (77)	سورة الفرقان
26.	Ash Shu'ara'	The Poets (227)	سورة الشعراء
27.	An Naml	The Ants (93)	سورة النمل
28.	Al Qasas	The Narration (88)	سورة القصص
29.	Al 'Ankabut	The Spider (69)	سورة العنكبوت
30.	Ar Rum	Rome (60)	سورة الروم
31.	Luqman	Luqman (34)	سورة لقمان
32.	As Sajdah	The Prostration (30)	سورة السجدة
33.	Al Ahzab	The Confederates (73)	سورة الأحزاب
34.	Saba'	Sheba (54)	سورة سبإ
35.	Fatir	The Originator of Creation (45)	سورة فاطر
36.	Ya Sin	Ya Sin (83)	سورة يس
37.	As Saffat	Those Ranged in Ranks (182)	سورة الصّافّات
38.	Sad	Sad (88)	سورة ص
39.	Az Zumar	The Groups (75)	سورة الزمر
40.	Ghafir	The Forgiver (85)	سورة غافر
41.	Fussilat	They are Explained in Detail (54)	سورة فصّلت
42.	Ash-Shura	The Consultations (53)	سورة الشورى
43.	Az Zukhruf	The Gold Adornments (89)	سورة الزخرف
44.	Ad Dukhan	The Smoke (59)	سورة الدخان
45.	Al Jathiyah	The Kneeling (37)	سورة الجاثية
46.	Al Ahqaf	The Curved Sand-Hills (35)	سورة الأحقاف
47.	Muhammad	Muhammad S (38)	سورة محمّـد
48.	Al Fath	The Victory (29)	سورة الفتح
49.	Al Hujurat	The Dwellings (18)	سورة الحُـجُـرات
50.	Qaf	Qaf (45)	سورة ق
51.	Adh Dhariyat	The Winds that Scatter (60)	سورة الذاريات
52.	At Tur	The Mount (49)	سورة الـطور
53.	An Najm	The Star (62)	سورة الـنحـم
54.	Al Qamar	The Moon (55)	سورة الـقمـر
55.	Ar Rahman	The Most Gracious (78)	سورة الـرحـمـن
56.	Al Waqi'ah	The Event (96)	سورة الواقيـة
57.	Al Hadid	Iron (29)	سورة الحـديد
58.	Al Mujadilah	The Woman Who Disputes (22)	سورة الـمجادلـة
59.	Al Hashr	The Gathering (24)	سورة الـحـشـر
60.	Al Mumtahanah	The Woman to be examined (13)	سورة الـمـمـتـحنة
61.	As Saff	The Row or Rank (14)	سورة الـصّـف
62.	Al Jumu'ah	Friday (11)	سورة الـجـمـعـة
63.	Al Munafiqun	The Hypocrites (11)	سورة الـمنافقون
64.	At Taghabun	Mutual Loss and Gain (18)	سورة الـتغابن
65.	At Talaq	The Divorce (12)	سورة الـطلاق
66.	At Tahrim	The Prohibition (12)	سورة الـتحريم
67.	Al Mulk	Dominion (30)	سورة الـملك
68.	Al Qalam	The Pen (52)	سورة الـقـلـم
69.	Al Haqqah	The Inevitable (52)	سورة الـحاقّـة
70.	Al Ma'arij	The Ways of Ascent (44)	سورة الـمعارج
71.	Nuh	Noah (28)	سورة نوح
72.	Al Jinn	The Jinn (28)	سورة الجن
73.	Al Muzzammil	The One Wraped in Garments(20)	سورة الـمـزّمّـل
74.	Al Muddaththir	The One Enveloped (56)	سورة الـمّـدّثّـر
75.	Al Qiyamah	The Resurrection (40)	سورة الـقـيامـة
76.	Al Insan	Man (31)	سورة الإنسان
77.	Al Mursalat	Those sent forth (50)	سورة الـمرسلات
78.	An Naba'	The Great News (40)	سورة الـنبإ
79.	An Nazi'at	Those Who Pull Out (46)	سورة الـنازعات
80.	'Abasa	He Frowned (42)	سورة عبس
81.	At-Takwir	Wound Round and Lost its Light, 29	سورة التكوير
82.	Al Infitar	The Cleaving (19)	سورة الانفطار
83.	Al Mutaffifin	Those Who Deal in Fraud (36)	سورة المطـفـفين
84.	Al Inshiqaq	The Splitting Asunder (25)	سورة الانشقاق
85.	Al Buruj	The Big Stars (22)	سورة البروج
86.	At Tariq	The Night Commer (17)	سورة الـطارق
87.	Al A'la	The Most High (19)	سورة الأعـلى
88.	Al Ghashiyah	The Overwhelming (26)	سورة الغاشـيـة
89.	Al Fajr	The Break of Day or The Dawn(30)	سورة الفجر
90.	Al Balad	The City (20)	سورة الـبلد
91.	Ash-Shams	The Sun (15)	سورة الـشـمـس
92.	Al Layl	The Night (21)	سورة اللـيـل
93.	Ad Duha	The Forenoon (11)	سورة الضـحى
94.	Ash Sharh	The Opening Forth (8)	سورة الـشرح
95.	At Tin	The Fig (8)	سورة الـتين
96.	Al 'Alaq	The Clot (19)	سورة الـعلق
97.	Al Qadr	The Night of Decree (5)	سورة الـقدر
98.	Al Bayyinah	The Clear Evidence (8)	سورة الـبينة
99.	Az-Zalzalah	The Earthquake (8)	سورة الـزلزلة
100.	Al 'Adiyat	Those That Run (11)	سورة الـعاديات
101.	Al Qari'ah	The Striking Hour (11)	سورة الـقارعـة
102.	At Takathur	The Piling Up (8)	سورة الـتكاثر
103.	Al 'Asr	The Time (3)	سورة الـعصر
104.	Al Humazah	The Slanderer (9)	سورة الـهمزة
105.	Al Fil	The Elephant (5)	سورة الـفيل
106.	Quraysh	Quraysh (4)	سورة قريش
107.	Al Ma'un	The Small Kindness (7)	سورة المـاعون
108.	Al Kawthar	The River in Paradise (3)	سورة الـكوثر
109.	Al Kafirun	The Disbelievers (6)	سورة الـكافرون
110.	An Nasr	The Help (3)	سورة الـنصر
111.	Al Masad	The Palm Fibre (5)	سورة الـمسد
112.	Al Ikhlas	The Purity (4)	سورة الإخلاص
113.	Al Falaq	The Daybreak (5)	سورة الـفلق
114.	An Nas	Mankind (6)	سورة الـناس