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Abbas' son tells us of the time a woman from Mecca came to the Prophet in Medina. Upon her arrival the Prophet asked her on oath to swear that she had not left her home on account of her husband's anger, or because she wanted a change in her surroundings, and that the only reason for her leaving was because of her love of Allah and His Messenger .
As the son of Az-Zubair lay martyred, Omar's son stood over him and prayed for his forgiveness and said, "By Allah, according to what I know of you, you were a person who fasted, prayed and loved Allah and His Messenger" .
The Signs of Loving the Prophet
Someone who claims that he/she loves another will prefer that person to all others, he will also prefer what he likes, if it were otherwise then he would be acting and his love would not be sincere. The following signs will be apparent in those who truly love the Prophet .
A sign of love for the Prophet is that he/she will follow his example, apply his prophetic way in words, deeds, obedience to his commands, avoidance of whatever he prohibited, and adopt his manner in times of ease, hardship, when active or disadvantaged. Allah says, "Say (Prophet Muhammad), 'If you love Allah, follow me and Allah will love you" (3:31).
A sign is that he/she will set aside his own desires and appetite in preference to the law established and encouraged by the Prophet . Allah says, "Those before them who had made their dwelling in the abode (City of Medina), and because of their belief love those who have emigrated to them; they do not find any (envy) in their chests for what they have been given and prefer them above themselves, even though they themselves have a need" (59:9).
If a person possesses this fine quality, then he/she has perfect love for Allah and His Messenger . If he is found to be slightly lacking in this quality then his love is imperfect, but not devoid of it. The proof of this is found in the saying of the Prophet when a person faced punishment for imbibing. As the person was about to receive his punishment a man cursed the offender, whereupon the Prophet said, "Do not curse him. He loves Allah and His Messenger."
A sign is that one mentions the Prophet in abundance – whosoever loves something, it is constantly upon his tongue.
Yearning to meet the Prophet is another sign. Every lover yearns to be with their beloved. When the tribe of Ash'arites approached Medina, they were heard chanting, "Tomorrow, we will be with those we love, Muhammad and his Companions!"
Another sign is that as well as the remembrance of the Prophet someone who loves him will be found praising and respecting him whenever he is mentioned and display humility, and lower himself when he hears his name.
As the son of Az-Zubair lay martyred, Omar's son stood over him and prayed for his forgiveness and said, "By Allah, according to what I know of you, you were a person who fasted, prayed and loved Allah and His Messenger" .
The Signs of Loving the Prophet
Someone who claims that he/she loves another will prefer that person to all others, he will also prefer what he likes, if it were otherwise then he would be acting and his love would not be sincere. The following signs will be apparent in those who truly love the Prophet .
A sign of love for the Prophet is that he/she will follow his example, apply his prophetic way in words, deeds, obedience to his commands, avoidance of whatever he prohibited, and adopt his manner in times of ease, hardship, when active or disadvantaged. Allah says, "Say (Prophet Muhammad), 'If you love Allah, follow me and Allah will love you" (3:31).
A sign is that he/she will set aside his own desires and appetite in preference to the law established and encouraged by the Prophet . Allah says, "Those before them who had made their dwelling in the abode (City of Medina), and because of their belief love those who have emigrated to them; they do not find any (envy) in their chests for what they have been given and prefer them above themselves, even though they themselves have a need" (59:9).
If a person possesses this fine quality, then he/she has perfect love for Allah and His Messenger . If he is found to be slightly lacking in this quality then his love is imperfect, but not devoid of it. The proof of this is found in the saying of the Prophet when a person faced punishment for imbibing. As the person was about to receive his punishment a man cursed the offender, whereupon the Prophet said, "Do not curse him. He loves Allah and His Messenger."
A sign is that one mentions the Prophet in abundance – whosoever loves something, it is constantly upon his tongue.
Yearning to meet the Prophet is another sign. Every lover yearns to be with their beloved. When the tribe of Ash'arites approached Medina, they were heard chanting, "Tomorrow, we will be with those we love, Muhammad and his Companions!"
Another sign is that as well as the remembrance of the Prophet someone who loves him will be found praising and respecting him whenever he is mentioned and display humility, and lower himself when he hears his name.