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Why arethe Prophet Muhammad's sayings and deeds considered as a source of understanding Islam?
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the Prophet, Muhammad,
the Prophet's sayings, Sari'ah, sources of Islam, Qur'an
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\viewkind4\uc1\pard\ltrpar\lang1033\f0\fs28 After the Glorious Qur'an, the most important source for understanding Islam is the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, including his sayings and his deeds. The Qur'an itself grants this high position to the Prophet, as he is referred to as the one who is responsible for purifying people and teaching them the Qur'an and wisdom (62:2). The Prophet is a perfect role model for the believers (33:21). He never speaks out of his own wishes (53:3). Muslims are asked to hold on to whatever he gives them and refrain from whatever he prohibits (59:7).
\par Muslims see in the Prophet Muhammad the perfect model of entire reliance on God, profound knowledge of God, ultimate devotion to God, sincere obedience to the divine Will, the noblest of character, and compassion and mercy for all mankind. It was not accidental that he was chosen by God to deliver His final message for humanity. To be able to receive divine revelation and be addressed by God requires possession of a very high calibre. Naturally to be able to receive the most perfect revelation requires the highest calibre.
\par The personal character and behaviour of the Prophet contributed greatly to the progress of Islam. He was known to be an honest, trustworthy and pious person from childhood. During his prophethood, he always lived by his principles and values.
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Islam: Doctrines, practice and Morals by Dr M.A. Shomali / P 7
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Faisal Shaheen
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After the Glorious Qur'an, the most important source for understanding Islam is the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, including his sayings and his deeds. The Qur'an itself grants this high position to the Prophet, as he is referred to as the one who is responsible for purifying people and teaching them the Qur'an and wisdom (62:2). The Prophet is a perfect role model for the believers (33:21). He never speaks out of his own wishes (53:3). Muslims are asked to hold on to whatever he gives them and refrain from whatever he prohibits (59:7). Muslims see in the Prophet Muhammad the perfect model of entire reliance on God, profound knowledge of God, ultimate devotion to God, sincere obedience to the divine Will, the noblest of character, and compassion and mercy for all mankind. It was not accidental that he was chosen by God to deliver His final message for humanity. To be able to receive divine revelation and be addressed by God requires possession of a very high calibre. Naturally to be able to receive the most perfect revelation requires the highest calibre. The personal character and behaviour of the Prophet contributed greatly to the progress of Islam. He was known to be an honest, trustworthy and pious person from childhood. During his prophethood, he always lived by his principles and values.