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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah

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Manifestations of Allah's glorification of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and their proofs

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Allah's glorification of His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has numerous manifestations and proofs.

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Perhaps among the most important of them:

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Firstly,

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Allah raised his remembrance.

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As He, the Almighty, said:

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"And We raised high for you your fame."

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And from this elevation:

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Allah, the Pure, coupled his name, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, with His own in the testimony of monotheism.

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And this is repeated in every call to prayer and every prayer.

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Secondly,

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Praying upon him and the command to do so.

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As Allah, the Exalted, said:

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“Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” (33:56)

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“Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” (33:56)

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Thirdly,

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Allah took a covenant from all the prophets to follow him if he were sent to them.

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Allah said:

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“When Allah made (His) covenant with the prophets, (He said): Behold that which I have given you of the Scripture and knowledge. And afterward there will come unto you a messenger, confirming that which ye possess. Ye shall believe in him and ye shall help him. He said: Do ye agree, and will ye take up My burden (which I lay upon you) in this (matter)? They answered: We agree. He said: Then bear ye witness. I will be a witness with you.” (3:81)

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“When Allah made (His) covenant with the prophets, (He said): Behold that which I have given you of the Scripture and knowledge. And afterward there will come unto you a messenger, confirming that which ye possess. Ye shall believe in him and ye shall help him. He said: Do ye agree, and will ye take up My burden (which I lay upon you) in this (matter)? They answered: We agree. He said: Then bear ye witness. I will be a witness with you.” (3:81)

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He said, "Do you affirm and accept My covenant on this?"

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They said, "We affirm."

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“When Allah made (His) covenant with the prophets, (He said): Behold that which I have given you of the Scripture and knowledge. And afterward there will come unto you a messenger, confirming that which ye possess. Ye shall believe in him and ye shall help him. He said: Do ye agree, and will ye take up My burden (which I lay upon you) in this (matter)? They answered: We agree. He said: Then bear ye witness. I will be a witness with you.” (3:81)

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Fourthly,

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Informing the People of the Book of his description before his prophethood.

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Allah said:

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"Those to whom We gave the Scripture recognize him as they recognize their own sons."

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Fifthly,

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Sealing prophethood and messengership with him.

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Allah said:

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“Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets; and Allah is ever Aware of all things.” (33:40)

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"And ever is Allah, of all things, Aware."

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Sixthly,

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The universality of his message, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

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Allah said:

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“We sent thee not save as a mercy for the peoples.” (21:107)

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Seventhly,

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Allah, the Almighty, swore by his life, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

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And Allah alone swears by whatever He wills as He wills.

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Allah said:

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“By thy life (O Muhammad) they moved blindly in the frenzy of approaching death.” (15:72)

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Eighthly,

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Allah undertook to protect him and defend him.

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As He, the Almighty, said:

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"Indeed, We will suffice you against the mockers."

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And Allah said:

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“O Messenger! Make known that which hath been revealed unto thee from thy Lord, for if thou do it not, thou wilt not have conveyed His message. Allah will protect thee from mankind. Lo! Allah guideth not the disbelieving folk.” (5:67)

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And other verses to this effect.

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Ninthly,

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Allah linked His love to following the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and obeying him.

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Allah said:

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“Say, (O Muhammad, to mankind): If ye love Allah, follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (3:31)

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"And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."

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Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah