Mohamed
The
Messenger Of
Allah
The
Man, the Preacher and the Message:
‘The
Responses of the Western Scholars, to the Western Antagonists’.
Author:
Yousuf Hassan Mohamed Yaseen
Translated
by: Mohamed Mudawi Mukhawi
Sep.,
2012
Dedication
To:
Those
who don’t know, Prophet Mohamed (PBUH);
Let
this dedication encourage them to read this Booklet, to know exactly, who is the
Man antagonists, the infamous writers, film producers and caricaturists tried
to insult.
Let
them know the words said by: the great Western Scholars about Prophet Mohamed (PBUH).
Let
them know the words of: Alphonse de Lamartine, Bartley
St. Heller, Bernard Lewis, Bertrand Russell, Evelyn Copperlead, De Aslan Mc
Fackin, Francois Voltaire, Goethe, Gostav Le Bon, Heron Marcos, John Orax,
Mahatma Ghandi, Michael H. Hart, Rene Des Cart, Roger Garoudy, Sir. George
Bernard Shaw, Sir. Herbert Spenser, Jwahr Lal Nihru, T. Byron, Thomas Carlyle, and
many, many other famous Western and Eastern Scholars.
Whom
shall we believe? those great Western and Eastern savant Scholars who supported
Prophet Mohamed (PBUH)
and commended his Message; or the antagonist Opponents who insulted him?
The
booklet is also dedicated to all Muslims and non-Moslems who denounced the provocation
of the antagonists.
Thanks
and Gratitude
Thanks and gratitude to Allah, the One Who guides
those whom he wants -from amongst human beings- to the right path.
Foreword:
“Those who do not
know the Sharia’ (Religion) of Mohamed, should not criticize it; Because, it is
a group of perfect good deeds.”
Said
by:
Rudolf De Torak, ‘the Austrian Scholar’.
Islam is a
comprehensive and complete method of life; which could not be described in one
book; especially, in such a small booklet, like this one. The purpose of
writing this booklet is to present some basic facts about Islam. If such basic
facts were known in advance, to those who insulted the prophet, they might have
never done so. For this reason they may be excused. This booklet is an endeavor
to answer some questions asked about Prophet Mohamed (PBUH)
and Islam as well.
Introduction:
The Western mentality
is open and Western Scholars managed to understand the most difficult sciences.
They introduced a huge legacy of science and literature for the benefit of the
whole humanity. Many attributes helped them to excel in such a way. Attributes
like: honesty, credibility, truth and fairness. Such honesty lead the American
Scientist …. Working in NASA to rate the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH)
the First in his list of the Most Great 100 Men in History of Mankind. Although
he was not a Muslim, he selected the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH)
to be the First in his list. He said that people may be astonished of this
selection as he was not a Muslim; and they have the right to be astonished: but
Mohamed was the only man in history who succeeded in both Terrestrial
(material) life and Heavenly (Religious) life.
Perhaps, those who insulted the Prophet (PBUH)
didn’t know such information. If that is true, this is an excuse. Imam Ali Bin
Abutalib said: “People are enemies of what they don’t know”.
Taking the above into
consideration, we would like to submit this booklet in order to highlight the
conduct of the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH),
concentrating on the main issues and principles for which he called and upon
which he established the Muslim Community and State.
The Message of the
Prophet Mohamed (PBUH),
his deeds and wisdom are a legacy and heritage for all humanity. That is also
confirmed by Quraan that Mohamed is the Messenger of Allah to all mankind; and
he is the latest, and last Prophet. It is worth of mentioning here that, at the
brink of the End of the World; the Messiah, Jesus ‘the Son of Merriam’ (PBUH)
will come back. Notwithstanding, Jesus (PBUH)
is not a new Messenger who will come with a new message; his anticipated advent
is just a return to revive the eternal call for Allah (God).
We hope, this booklet will be a good guide to help
a lot of readers to know the basic facts about the Prophet; and about Islam as
well. We also, think this is a better approach to face the insults; in these
critical moments in the history of mankind. As such, we can help the whole
humanity to solve all the persistent conflicts.
The
Community before the Prophecy:
“Mohamed
was honest in his message. He preached among nomadic tribes who used to worship
statutes and stone idols, calling them gods; and lived in mere ignorance. He
worked among them patiently, grouped them around him, and unified their
efforts. He guided and enlightened them to the worship of The Creator of the
Universe. He was utterly, the best of mankind as a descendent, chief and
Prophet.” Said by: Gostav Le Bon; the French Scholar in his Book: ‘The Islamic
Civilization’.
Before
the advent of the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) the
Arabian lands and the whole World was leaving in social and economic injustice;
with great disparities between the Rich and the Poor. The Strong one leads,
while the Weak follows. Ethics in some societies was selective; and in some
societies there were social strata.
Mecca
People were then polytheists. They used to worship about 300 Idols made of
stones or carved from wood; and they thought that such worshiping pleases those
Idols; otherwise Idols can harm them; although they carved the Idols by their
own hands. They call their Idols with names such as Lat, Uzza, and Minat. Some
tribes used to worship fire; and some ones believed in Stars or Planets. War
erupted among Arab tribes for the least reason, for example because of losing in
a horse race. Relations were based on kinship, tribalism and social hierarchy.
They used to say: “Support your brother, whether he is right or wrong”. Also,
they used to say: “Let my brother and myself, work against our nephew; and my
nephew and myself, let us work against the stranger.”
In
the ancient days women in the whole World were treated with contempt. In some
areas they reject and denied women’s rights; and even they didn’t have the
right of ownership. Women were not given consideration in Europe and America
until the Medieval Ages. Before Islam Arabs used to oppress the woman; and in some
areas they rejected and denied her rights; and she didn’t have the right of ownership
as well. Also, before Islam in Mecca area, people looked for the woman as a
shame. The worst day for any man was the one when he was told that his wife
delivered a girl. Some men used to imprison their daughters; but some ones went
beyond that limit. Some of the fathers took their daughters and buried them in
graves immediately, in order to avoid the potential shame. Qur’an described that
situation as follows: “When one of them was told that their newly born were a female,
he frowned with a gloomy face; then hided from people. Should he keep her with
piousness, or should he bury her under the ground? What a wrong decision they
had made!”.[1]
The Attributes of
Mohamed prior to becoming a Prophet:
“Mohamed’s attributes were goodness,
wisdom, honesty, credibility, piousness, chastity; those were his attributes.
Do people want the contrary, or what else?”
Said
by: ‘Alfred Father’ the Belgian Writer.
Mohamed was born in
Mecca 571 B.C. He was a poor orphan. His father Abdullah Ben Abdul’mutalab died
few weeks before his birth; and his mother died while he was only six years
old. He spent his infanthood in the desert caring for the goats of the Bedouins.
His grandfather gave him the name ‘Mohamed’; which has the meaning of ‘someone
who shows gratitude’. When he became an adult, Mohamed worked as a tradesman;
and he became famous for his honesty. He managed the business of an honorable rich
lady in Mecca. She fascinated with his honesty and cleverness in trade.
Accordingly, she asked him if he could marry her, and he accepted. The
honorable lady was ‘Khadeeja Bent Khowailid’, who was the mother of the
Prophet’s daughters and sons except his son ‘Ibrahim’ who’s mother was ‘Maria’.
When Mohamed became a Prophet, Mecca people and a lot of Arabic polytheist
tribes were against him; at that time Khadeeja was his great supporter. The
Arab non-believers became enemies of Mohamed after he became a Prophet,
although before the Prophecy they used make him the Arbitrator when they face
conflicts. In one of the famous incidents of Arbitration, occurred when the
Arab tribes rebuild the Kaaba ‘Sacred House’; and they needed to Place the
Black Stone in its proper place. They argued and each tribe claimed that they
should be responsible for that. They agreed that Mohamed should be the Judge
and they accepted his ruling. He showed great wisdom when he just placed his
upper cloth, he took the Black Stone and put it on the cloth; then he told them
that each tribe should delegate one man to represent it. He asked each
representative of each tribe to hold a part of the cloth and raised it to the
level of the required position to put the stone. When they did so, he raised
the Black Stone from the cloth and put it in its proper place. All of the
tribes were pleased and witnessed the unusual wisdom of Mohamed; and they
accepted his arbitration without further argument. When Mohamed became a
Prophet, they disbelieved him.
Mohamed: the example of Human
Perfection:
Prophet Mohamed (PBUH)
was just and equitable. He always supported the weak, the oppressed and
demeaned; by challenging the oppressors and aggressors. He was patient and used
to ask people to be patient. He forgave, when captured his enemies. He was
modest. His wife ‘Aisha’ said that whenever he had the choice between two
options, he had always chosen the easier one; unless it is something wrong, if
it is wrong he used to reject it. He was never angry, and he had never revenged
for himself; unless Allah’s orders were trespassed, then he revenged for
Allah’s sake; but never for himself. For any harm against him, he used to
forgive. Be good with anyone who does harm to you; don’t be like him. Well, if
you see someone does something bad or say bad words to you or to anyone else,
and you respond by doing the same; then what is the difference between you and
him? You are no doubt like him aren’t you? Prophet Mohamed (PBUH)
was not like that. He used to say: “Do good deeds to abolish bad ones.” Once a
man went to him and asked his advice; the Prophet (PBUH)
told
him not to be angry. The man repeated the same request, and the Prophet
repeated the same advice. He was generous. He used to give the needy; and he
honored the dignitaries. But he used to give abundantly than ever in Ramadan
when Angel Gabriel used to visit him; as his wife ‘Aisha’ said. The prophet
Mohamed was a brave man. Ali, the fourth Caliphate, who was a famous cavalier,
said: “When the battle got tough, we were taking refuge behind the Prophet; he
was the nearest to the enemy.” He was very shy, and humble. He never looked in
a bad way to any person; even if he disliked that person. Also, he never told
such disliked person that he disliked him. He was Just and Honest. Before Islam
he was famous for that. When the enemies of the Prophet sent some envoys to
tell other people about the claims of Mohamed, a strong speaker Abusofian went
to the emperor of Rome; and told him about the new man claiming that he was a
Prophet. The Emperor asked him if Mohamed ever had lied before he claimed Prophecy;
but Abusofian replied that Mohamed never lied. He didn’t interfere in other
people’s affairs; so, kept a distance between himself and others. He never
selected the best place to sit in; but he sat in whatever vacant place, like
others. His meetings were organized, without loud voices and shouting, just
decent discussions by all attendees. He treated speakers in the same manner.
Indeed everybody among his companions felt that he was the nearest, and dearest
to the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH).
His companions tried to be like him in respecting the elders, showing mercy to
the children and sympathize with the women. They also, followed his conduct in
hosting the guest, honoring the stranger, feeding the hungry. The Prophet
disliked three habits in the community; lying, extravagance and looking for
other people’s disgraces. When he spoke the audience listened to him carefully
and stayed motionless until he finished his discourse. He also, used to listen
carefully and accept any type of speech without frowning to any speaker.
[1] - The
Holy Qur’an: Chapter of the (Bees) “Al Nahal”, Verses: ‘58/59’”.
(وَإِذَا بُشِّرَ أَحَدُهُمْ
بِالأُنثَى ظَلَّ وَجْهُهُ مُسْوَدًّا وَهُوَ كَظِيمٌ (58) يَتَوَارَى مِنَ
الْقَوْمِ مِن سُوءِ مَا بُشِّرَ بِهِ أَيُمْسِكُهُ عَلَى هُونٍ أَمْ يَدُسُّهُ
فِي التُّرَابِ أَلاَ سَاء مَا يَحْكُمُونَ ) "59"
