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التغريدات القصية في السيرة النبويةﷺ

PART 10 #BiographyOfRasul

A Brief Review of the Story so far

Since today is our 10th day, and the last part just before the main Prophethood, we will take a quick look at some issues so far.

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The miracles of RasuluLlah (s) had started to manifest even before his earthly Prophethood. In fact, his miracles began before his birth. This is referred to as "Irhãsãt", which is differentiated from "Mu'jiza", with the latter occurring in the hands of a Prophet.

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Some of these mind blowing miracles are:

• Protection of his ancestral lineage from sins and zina and their preservation upon the right path.
• Protection of the Ka'bah from destruction by the Yemenite King Abraha. This is mentioned in the Qur'an Sur Fil Q105.

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• Amongst his miracles is that he used to say "I am the son of the two sacrificed ones" ie Prophet Isma'il and 'AbduLlah his father.

• The miracles surrounding his birth. These miracles are uncountable. From the fall of Kisra' s palace to the way and manner he was born.

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• His foster mother enjoyed from his bounty. He brought her obvious good fortune immediately he was placed in her care. He brought her progress which her husband, children and even livestock enjoyed from.

• He could talk to and hear animals and plants greeting him.

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• His chest was opened and a black spot was removed. Scholars have explained that this does not mean that he was created with the normal deformity of normal people. The black part that was removed is the portion of evil creations in his mercy.

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Were it not removed, even Shaytan would have enjoyed his intercession on the Day of Judgment

• You will also notice that his father died & was buried in Madina. His mother went to visit his father & died there also. She was buried around Madina. He too went & joined them.

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This is another great sign for those who give sound thoughts.

• As part of the Prophet's miracles is the miracles of all prophets and saints who came before & after him

لأن الذي لأنبياء من خوارق
به نالها الأرسال خير محشدا

كذاك كرامات لأهل ولاية
فمنه أنيل ما أنيل ليحمدا

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In summary, the miracles of the Prophet are uncountable.

خوارقه كالشهب وَالْقطرِ وَالحَصَى
إِمام نَزيهٌ كَاملٌ وَمَصونُ

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What these Irhãsãt simply point at is the reality of his chosen-status. His excellent character alone did not propel him for Prophethood.

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He is made excellent, chosen by Allah as His vicegerent on earth. He is who he is. All greatness are effortlessly summed up in him.

Also, it's important to contemplate on the tests he went through. From loss of his parents, guardians to loss of his own children.

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You see, life is not always a jolly ride. Trials are not a sign of detest from the Creator. In fact, the Prophet said: "those who are stricken with terrible misfortunes are the Prophets, and then follow others according to their degree of faith”.

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The ultimate goal of faith & knowing Allah is knowing that all that comes from Allah is good.

إذا كانت الأقدار من مالك الملك
فسيان عندي ما يروم وما يبكى

"For as long as destinies are from Allah, then it is same to me, that which pleases me and that which makes me cry".

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Allah's plan is the best. We must learn to trust Him. Despite all the trials Rasulullah faced, Allah compensates him due to his patience and perseverance.

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Lastly, we must learn to see the beautiful seerah of the Prophet (s) as a school from which we learn. Don't just read or listen and be baffled, learn and aspire to be like him. This is very important.

To be continued, in sha Allah

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