ASSALAMU`ALAIKUM..., to all muslims and non-muslims brothers and sisters... Bro Amali, JAZAKUMULLAHUKHAIRANKATHEEERANWAJANNAULFIRDAUSWAKHOLIDINAFIIIHAABADA... AMEEEN YA ALLAH YA RABBAL`ALAMEEEN... and thanks a quadrillion..., for an insightful sharing, about Prophet Muhammad [Peace be upon him], this bretheren of Prophet Jesus Christ (Nabi Isa), Prophet Moses (Nabi Musa), Prophet Aaron (Nabi Harun), Prophet David (Nabi Daud), Prophet Solomon (Nabi Sulaiman) [Peace be upon them all]. AKAD aus der Schroben comptell ================================================================================
>________________________________ >From: amali <amali...@gmail.com> >To: "ikram-ajk-disk...@googlegroups.com" <ikram-ajk-disk...@googlegroups.com>; >IKRAM S'GOR-ALL <ikram-...@googlegroups.com> >Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:24 PM >Subject: [IKRAM Selangor] Fwd: The Prophet's Wisdom in Leading His Companions > >_______________________ >AHMAD MUSLIM ALI >IDR74 >PJ >BANTUAN ANDA DIPERLUKAN: >*Sumbangan Palestin : Maybank Islamic 551575004299 / BIMB 12092010034904 (Aqsa >Syarif Bhd) > >*Sumbangan Syria : BIMB 12029010063512 (Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia) > >*Sumbangan Iraq : Maybank Islamic 562414011160 (Salam Iraq (M) Berhad) >*Sumbangan Rohingya : BIMB 12113010040182 (Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia) >Jangan lupa memaklumkan semua sumbangan kepada amali...@gmail.com atau >SMS 0193359226 untuk di majukan kepada pentadbir tabung yang berkaitan. >Terima Kasih/Jazakumullahu khair atas semua sumbangan, kewangan dan >'forwarding'. >Semoga Allah memberkati. >---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "ahmad burhan zainal mokhtar >harun" <abuz...@hotmail.com>Date: May 25, 2013 9:34 AMSubject: >[MCOBA-MALAYSIA] The Prophet's Wisdom in Leading His CompanionsTo: >"mcoba-malay...@yahoogroups.com" <mcoba-malay...@yahoogroups.com> > > 1 > A good leader is one who sees the positive traits of his team members and >invests in them. This is exactly what the Prophet did with his companions > >The Prophet's Wisdom in Leading His Companions 5/21/2013 - Religious - Article >Ref: OI1211-5331 >Number of comments: 2 >By: Mohsen Haredy >OnIslam* - > > > > Human resources experts say that successfully leading a small group of people > is not an easy task. > >Imagine for a moment the challenge Prophet Muhammad faced when he established >the foundations of the first Muslim community first in Makkah, then in Madinah. > >When Islam started to gain publicity, the few people who had embraced it in >Makkah formed the nucleus of the first Muslim community. This small community >was put to persecution at the hands of the people of Quraysh. > >The Prophet had to do something about this challenging situation. When the >persecution intensified, he asked some of them to leave Makkah and migrate to >Abyssinia where its king, Negus, gave them protection and welcomed them in his >country. As a responsible leader, the Prophet had a serious concern for his >followers' safety and he took wise measures to ensure that at least some of >them were safe, far away from danger. >After the death of the Prophet's wife, Khadijah, and his uncle, Abu Talib, the >persecution of the Prophet and his companions in Makkah increased, and his >personal safety was at risk as the tribes joined hands to kill him. At that >point, God commanded the Prophet to leave Makkah and migrate to Madinah where >he started a new phase in establishing the new Muslim state. > >In Madinah, the Prophet declared that both the migrants (Al-Muhajirun) and >the helpers (Al-Ansar) were brothers, and that they formed one community. The >Prophet's main goal in building this community was to strengthen their bonds >of brotherhood in Islam. > >He also wanted to ease the pain of the migrants and wanted the helpers to >extend their hands to the new members of the community who had left their >houses and properties behind in Makkah for the sake of Islam. This healthy and >positive atmosphere was an important factor that led to the long-term success >of the new Muslim community in Madinah. > >Prophet Muhammad loved his companions and cared for them a lot. His care and >concern covered even those who had died, as he was very keen for example to >pay off their debts. When God made the Prophet wealthy through conquests, he >said: > >"I am more rightful than other believers to be the guardian of the believers, >so if a Muslim dies while in debt, I am responsible for the repayment of his >debt, and whoever leaves wealth (after his death) it will belong to his >heirs." (Al-Bukhari) > >In what follows, I will shed more light on some other aspects of the Prophet's >wise leadership. > >Recognizing His Companions' Skills > >The Prophet remained faithful and thankful to those who helped him at the >beginning of his mission. A good leader is one who sees the positive traits of >his team members and invests in them. This is exactly what the Prophet did >with his companions. There are many examples that show how the Prophet >discovered where his companions excelled and how he utilized their potentials >and wisely invested in them. > >One of the famous companions, Bilal ibn Rabah, had a very beautiful voice, and >the Prophet being aware of this gift declared Bilal to be his official >mu'adhin (one who calls Muslims to prayer). On the other hand, the Prophet >refused to offer another distinguished companion, Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, an >administrative responsibility because he lacked the required skills. > >Out of appreciation and motivation, Prophet Muhammad conferred some titles to >his companions. For example, he told Abu `Ubayhdah ibn al-Jarrah: > >"You are the protector of this nation." > >He said to Khalid ibn al-Walid: > >"You are one of the swords of Allah." > >In a third occasion, he told Mu`adh ibn Jabal: > >"By God, I love you O Mu`adh." (Abu Dawud) After embracing Islam, the family >of Yasir was put to persecution and torture. In recognition of their >sacrifice, the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to comfort them, and he >promised them that their final abode will be in Paradise. > >The Prophet remained faithful and thankful to those who helped him at the >beginning of his mission. The Prophet is reported to have said: > >"There is no one who had done more favor to me with life and property than Abu >Bakr." (Al-Bukhari) > >Seeking His Companions' Opinions > >In line with the divine command: {... and consult with them in the matter...} >(Al `Imran, 3: 159), Prophet Muhammad used to consult with his companions >before taking any decision. The Prophet's counseling with his companions were >so common that Abu Hurairah is reported to have said: > >"I never saw anyone consult his companions more often than the Messenger of >Allah." (Ahmad) > >The consultations had to do with matters on which there was no divine guidance >in the Quran or the Sunnah. The Prophet did not go to the battle of Badr and >the battle of Uhud for example without consulting his companions. > >In some cases, the Prophet sought his companions' opinions as what happened >in the aforementioned example and this is called "positive consultation". In >some other cases, the companions took the initiative and expressed their views >on certain issues and this is called "negative consultation". For example, the >location of the battlefield of Badr was decided after Al-Habbab ibn al-Mundhir >proposed it. The usual term used by Prophet Muhammad in these cases is: "Give >me your opinion, O people." This practice became a key characteristic of the >nascent Muslim community for which they are praised in the Quran: {...and >whose affairs are a matter of counsel...} (Ash-Shura, 42: 39) > >Gentleness is a key quality of Prophet Muhammad Prophet Muhammad (peace be >upon him) consulted his companions even regarding personal issues, like what >happened when the news of the slander against his wife Aisha spread in Madinah. > >"O people, give me your opinion regarding those people who made a forged story >against my wife..." (Al-Bukhari) > >Dealing Gently with His Companions > >Gentleness is a key quality of Prophet Muhammad . When he wanted to teach his >companions, he used a very wise method which entailed both respect for the >recipient of such knowledge without embarrassing him. One day a Bedouin >urinated in the mosque, and the people ran to beat him. The Prophet said: > >"Do not interrupt his urination (i.e. let him finish). Then the Prophet asked >for a tumbler of water and poured the water over the place of urine." >(Al-Bukhari) > >In another version, the Prophet called the man and explained to him that the >mosques are not places for urine, but they are for offering prayer and >worshipping God. This example takes us to the following point. > >Correcting His Companions' Mistakes > >Correcting people's mistakes is a Quranic guidance. The Quran has many >references to situations in which a certain conduct is blamed and corrected. >These situations apply to Muslims in general and to the Prophet himself. (see >80: 1-10; 33: 37; 8: 67; 3: 128; 60: 1; 3: 152; 4: 97) > >Let us first clarify that because we are human it is normal that we make >mistakes. What is more important is learning from our mistakes and not >repeating them. Prophet Muhammad confirmed this meaning in his famous hadith >which reads: > >"Every son of Adam makes mistakes, and the best of those who make mistakes are >those who repent." (At Tirmidhi) > >Following the Quranic guidance, Prophet Muhammad applied the same methodology >when correcting his companions' mistakes because he felt that it is his duty >to do so, being the chosen Prophet to guide people to God. > >While correcting his companions' mistakes, the Prophet considered different >factors. The approach differed from one situation to another and from one >person to another. Dealing with someone who often makes mistakes is different >from dealing with one who makes a mistake for the first time. The kind of >mistake is also determinant in the kind of treatment. Priority is given to >mistakes which have to do with peoples' belief. Situations which involve >everyday life or etiquette come in second place. > >When the Prophet wanted to teach his companions something, he used to >introduce the topic by telling them that: > >"I am like a father to you." (Abu Dawud) > >Here is an example of how the Prophet corrected his companions. Umar ibn Abi >Salamah said: I was a boy under the care of the Prophet and my hand used to >go around the dish while I was eating. So the Prophet said to me: >"O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right hand, and eat of the >dish what is nearer to you". > >Since then I have applied those instructions when eating." (Al-Bukhari) > >Persuasion was a fundamental tool that the Prophet used to correct his >companions' mistakes. It is reported that a man from Banu Fazarah came to the >Prophet and said: 'My wife has given birth to a black boy' - and he wanted to >disown him. He said: > >'Do you have camels?' > >He said: 'Yes.' > >He said: 'What color are they?' > >He said: 'Red.' > >He said: 'Are there any gray ones among them?' > >He said: 'There are some gray camels among them.' > >He said: 'Why is that do you think?' > >He said: 'Perhaps it is hereditary.' > >He said: 'Perhaps this is hereditary.' And he did not permit him to disown >him. (An-Nasa'i) Respecting the Feelings of His Companions > >He did not want to hurt the man's feeling because of his poor condition. The >Prophet was aware of the details of every single companion's social status >and managed to deal with every one according to his circumstances. Once a poor >man invited the Prophet and served him vinegar. The Prophet comforted him and >said: > >"The best condiment is vinegar." (Muslim) This reaction reflects the Prophet's >wisdom. He did not want to hurt the man's feeling because of his poor >condition. > >Muslims' Duty Today > >It is because of this wisdom and these refined skills that the Prophet >managed to gain this large number of followers, and to successfully convey >God's message to the world. And because of his refined manners and wise >leadership, the companions deeply loved the Prophet and were ready to >sacrifice their lives to save him. > >Once a man asked the Prophet about the timing of the Day of Judgment. In >response, the Prophet asked the man about the good deeds that he had prepared >for that day. The man said: "I have not prepared much prayer or fasting or >zakah, but I love God and His Messenger." The Prophet said: > >"You will be with those you love." (Al-Bukhari) Now, it's our turn. Muslims >are told in the Quran that they have in the Prophet Muhammad the most >beautiful pattern of conduct: > > >{Verily there is for you a good example in the Messenger of God for whoever >hopes for [the encounter with] God and the Last Day, and remembers God often.} >(Al-Azhab 33:21) It is now the Muslims' turn to re-live the conduct of the >Prophet and embrace it in their daily lives. If Muslims claim that they love >their Prophet, they have to demonstrate this love by following the Prophet's >footsteps and his guidance in all walks of life; at home, at work, with their >families, with relatives, with friends, with neighbors regardless of their >race, faith, color or status. > >If we sincerely love the Prophet and follow his guidance, Almighty God will >love us, and we will be with him in the Herafter, and the closer to him in >Paradise will be those who follow his example and are best in manners. > >Source: OnIslam - Mohsen Haredy > Ahmad Burhan Mokhtar >V 63 Sulaiman House >-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >"IKRAM Selangor" group.To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving >emails from it, send an email to ikram-sel+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.for >more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.