Seerat-e-Rasool, the Biography of the Prophet, And Its Relevance Today

By Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam 13 October 2022 The Prophet's Seerat Is a Mirror of Human Rights Main Points: 1. The Seerat of the Beloved Prophet is a tremendous resource for making human existence modest, balanced, prosperous, pure and blessed. 2. Each home must have a guardian who reads an hour a day from a thorough biography of the Prophet. 3. It is essential to read the Seerat of the Prophet and think about it in order to increase excellent morals, knowledge, progress, guidance, blessings, and happiness in this world and the next. ------ The human race has made significant advancements in science and technology, as well as in the richness and wealth of resources, yet moral corruption is now a serious problem. Due to this, some people are today unable to achieve either individual or group peace and are instead preoccupied with disseminating poisonous propaganda and ruining the peace of the world. In this way, despite the abundance of luxurious items, human life has been robbed of tranquilly and has been imprisoned in the mud of ignorance and darkness where it cannot distinguish between good and evil. If there is anything that can give us hope in this bleak circumstance, it is pure life and Seerat of Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), which is a tremendous resource for making human existence modest, balanced, prosperous, pure, and blessed. If the world, especially the Muslim world, wants to develop outstanding morals and social peace as well as be freed from the muck of disappointments, they must examine the Prophet's Seerat objectively. Sheikh Ali Tantawi, a renowned Arab scholar, suggests that each home have a guardian who reads an hour a day from a thorough biography of the Prophet. It is essential to read it and think about it in order to increase excellent morals, knowledge, progress, guidance, blessings, and happiness in this world and the next. (Rijaal Min Al-Tarikh, P. 21) The significance of the Prophet's Seerat has persisted for more than 1400 years and is still unshakeable. During this time, many revolutions took place, a wide range of events happened, and various civilizations continued to have an impact on human life. Religious leaders started making an impression in their local socio-cultural context, but soon after they passed away, their influence significantly shifted, and people stopped remembering them. However, the Prophet's blessed Seerat continues to have a secure and unrivalled influence. Although the Seerat could not be altered, it did alter the internal and external circumstances of the corrupt people. The lesson from the Prophet's Seerat is significant for everyone, regardless of their status as a king or a subject, as a man or a woman, an urban or rural resident, a Syed or Sheikh Siddiqui, a Pathan, or a member of any other race or caste. According to the teachings mentioned in the Seerat of the Prophet, prejudice towards certain castes, the wealthy and the poor, the black and the white, and the Arabs and non-Arabs is a major cause of destruction, whereas love, fraternity, and peace between all peoples are major blessings. These teachings were the driving forces behind the end of the long-standing hostilities of the Arabs and the establishment of a sense of togetherness based on justice, morality, and honesty. The beloved Prophet mentioned several important points in the sermon of the farewell Hajj in which the eternal teachings based on the greatness of humanity, respect, and rights are worthy of consideration. It should be noted that this is not the only document relating to human rights in the life of the Prophet; rather, the entire life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is a mirror of good morals and respect for humanity. On the occasion of his last sermon, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) spoke a number of profound things, some of which are listed below: The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) promoted equality for all people, saying: O people, Allah says, “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted. Accordingly (in the light of the mentioned verse), as all people are descended from Adam and Eve, neither an Arab nor a non-Arab is superior to another; likewise, neither a white person nor a black person is superior to the other, unless they are distinguished by piety and good deed. In his explanation of the aforementioned verse, the author of Tafsir-e-Madarik states: "Allah Almighty says, “O people! We made you from a male Adam (peace be upon him) and a female Hazrat Hawwa (Eve, may Allah be pleased with her), and even though you are all their descendants, there is no reason for you to be proud of one another or act arrogantly toward one another because you are all descended from the same parent. We divided you into various nations, tribes, and families so that you would recognise one another, be able to trace your history back to a common ancestor, and refrain from developing mutual contempt and pride. (Tafsir-e-Madaarik, under verse 49:13, cited in Urdu Tafsir ‘Siraat al-Jinaan’) The beloved Prophet discussed the value and right to human life, “O People, regard each Muslim's life and possessions as a holy trust in the same way that you regard this month, this day, and this city as precious.” When directing the fulfilment of the rights, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Return the goods to their respective owners that were given to you. Treat others fairly so that no one will treat you unfairly. Keep in mind that you will meet your Lord and that He will account for your actions. God forbids you to accept interest, so all riba obligations are now null and void. However, your capital is yours to keep. You won't cause or experience injustice. Putting an end to ethnic pride, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) stated, ‘O People of Quraysh! Now that God has put an end to your false arrogance, there is no place for your arrogance and boasting about the achievements of your forefathers. Forbidding the killing, the beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Do not revert to disbelief (kufr) after me by striking (cutting) the necks of one another” Similar to this, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) provided sound guidance on a variety of topics, including the need to put an end to lawlessness, the need to protect property, the rights of all members of society, the rights of servants, the need to prevent economic exploitation, the right to inheritance, and the rights of spouses. As a result, the period of respect for human rights, values, and traditions around the world began quickly and has continued ever since. The journey of human development is still evolving, but sincerity in this respect can only be achieved when people in the current era embrace the Seerat of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his morals in a similar manner to how the people did when they first did so in the dark ages. Seerat-E-Rasool, the Biography of the Prophet, And Its Relevance Today عصر حاضر میں سیرت رسول کی اہمیت ------ A regular Columnist with NewAgeIslam.com, Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi Dehlvi is a Classical Islamic scholar with a Sufi background and English-Arabic-Urdu Translator. URL: https://newageislam.com/islamic-personalities/seerat-rasool-biography-prophet-relevance/d/128169 New Age Islam, Islam Online, Islamic Website, African Muslim News, Arab World News, South Asia News, Indian Muslim News, World Muslim News, Women in Islam, Islamic Feminism, Arab Women, Women In Arab, Islamophobia in America, Muslim Women in West, Islam Women and Feminism