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Prophet Muhammad: The Infinite Light Home | About Us | Books | Multimedia | Discussion Board | Store | Donate | Contact Us Young Muslims, Islamic Circle of North America or any of it's affiliates, members, employees, or officers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed in this or any other file on this website. These resources have been provided here for educational and/or reference use only. If you have any questions please email Young Muslims North America at [email protected]. Thank you. PROPHET MUHAMMAD - THE INFINITE LIGHT I THE INFINITE LIGHT I,II is a compilation of the sermons which F. Gülen gave every Friday of 1989 to introduce people, especially the young, to the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, in all his aspects. In this book, you will meet the "Mercy for all the worlds" as Prophet, educator, statesman, commander, sociologist, economist, psychologist, moralist, teacher, orator, preacher, father, husband, and a humble, compassionate, brave, wise, gracious, gentle, Preface and trustworthy member of humanity, and most sincere and beloved servant of God Also, you will find out how to follow his example, and learn the meaning and establishment of Sunna and its place in Islam. The second volume of this book is now ready Click on the to navigate through this book. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter one - Prior to Prophethood The dark period of Jahiliyyah A glimpse of the Prophet’s life before his Prophethood Chapter two - The awaited Prophet The Prophet as mentioned in the Torah and the Psalms The Prophet as mentioned in the Gospels Many others awaited the Prophet Chapter three - The Divine purpose for sending the Prophets The Prophets were sent to illuminate the way of mankind to guide people to the service of God to teach God’s laws to be examples to establish the balance between this world and the next to be God’s witnesses http://www.ymsite.com/books/infinitelight/infcontents.html (1 of 3)7/17/2006 1:47:12 AM Prophet Muhammad: The Infinite Light Chapter four - Some characteristics of the Prophets The Prophets depended on Revelation were sincere in every action called people wisely and with kindness called humankind to God’s Unity Chapter five - The essentials of Prophethood Introduction Truthfulness The Prophets were truthful in everything they said Examples of the predictions of God’s Messenger Knowledge of the Unseen related to events that would follow his departure from the world related to the distant future concerning scientific developments Trustworthiness The trustworthiness of God’s Messenger The Prophet’s trustworthiness concerning his mission in his relations with creatures Further examples of the Messenger's and his followers' trustworthiness Communication Communication of Divine Message was the ultimate reason for the sending of the Prophets Vital questions everyone asks himself The Prophets made a comprehensive invitation to God asked no wage from people left the results to God The method of conveying the Message The consistent effort of God’s Messenger in conveying the message Further remarks on conveying the Message Other important points to note in conveying the Message Intelligence The Prophets practised what they preached http://www.ymsite.com/books/infinitelight/infcontents.html (2 of 3)7/17/2006 1:47:12 AM Prophet Muhammad: The Infinite Light The Prophets asked for no reward Intellect Introduction Examples to show the intellectual capacity of the Messenger The concise nature of the Prophet’s sayings Examples to the concise sayings of God’s Messenger (1) Examples to the concise sayings of God’s Messenger (2) Infallibility The Prophets are infallible Removing doubts about the infallibility of the Prophets Accusations or calumnies of the Bible against the Prophets Individual examples to clarify the infallibility of the Prophets The Prophet Adam, upon him be peace The Prophet Noah, upon him be peace The Prophet Abraham, upon him be peace The Prophet Joseph, upon him be peace The infallibility of the Prophet Muhammad God’s Messenger’s treatment of the prisoners of war taken in the Battle of Badr The Prophet’s granting exemption to hypocrites from the expedition of Tabuk Surah al-‘Abasa or He Frowned The offer made by the tribe of Thaqif The Prophet’s marriage to Zaynab The Prophets were free from all bodily and mental defects Chapter six - The Prophet Muhammad as husband and father The Prophet and his wives The Prophet’s consultation with his wives The choice God’s Messenger gave to his wives The Prophet and children The educational atmosphere in the Time of Happiness Addendum: The reasons behind the several marriages of the Prophet Muhammad Click here for the contents of the second volume BACK TO TOP http://www.ymsite.com/books/infinitelight/infcontents.html (3 of 3)7/17/2006 1:47:12 AM Prophet Muhammad - The Infinite Light - PREFACE PROPHET MUHAMMAD - THE INFINITE LIGHT I THE INFINITE LIGHT is a compilation of the sermons which F. Gülen gave every Friday of 1989 to introduce people, especially the young, to the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, in all his aspects. In this book, you will meet the "Mercy for all the worlds" as Prophet, educator, statesman, commander, sociologist, economist, psychologist, moralist, teacher, orator, preacher, father, husband, and a humble, compassionate, brave, wise, gracious, gentle, and trustworthy member of humanity, and most sincere and beloved servant of God Also, you will find out how to follow his example, and learn the meaning and establishment of Sunna and its place in Islam. PREFACE I would like to introduce the reader to the exemplary life of the blessed Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, and his distinguished, exalted personality. The ‘water of life’ for the salvation of humankind should be made known to everyone. The Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, is the pride of humankind. For the past fourteen centuries, many thinkers, philosophers, scientists and scholars, each a radiant star in our intellectual world, have stood behind him in respect and admiration and taken pride in membership of his community. It is enough to appreciate and understand his greatness that even after so many attacks, we still hear the words I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God from minarets five times a day. While his name is being proclaimed from minarets we rejoice, as do the dead and other spiritual beings. It is enough to establish his greatness that, in spite of the concerted efforts to corrupt our younger generation and lead them astray, the young in this century, although it is impossible for them to perceive the full reality of Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, hasten to him as moths hasten to light. Time has not been able to make us forget the truth about him. He is so fresh in my mind that if I mention his holy name, it is as if I am about to meet him a few steps later. Once, while on pilgrimage to his radiant city, Madina, I felt that he was about to appear and welcome us. As time progresses, some thoughts become obsolete, but Muhammad, upon him be peace, remains as fresh as a rosebud in the hearts of the Muslims. It is for this reason that as soon as his name is mentioned from the minaret, we immediately abandon our work and hasten to mosque in acceptance of his invitation. Muhammad as a pure spring of true knowledge and spirituality http://www.ymsite.com/books/infinitelight/infpreface.html (1 of 7)7/17/2006 1:47:19 AM Prophet Muhammad - The Infinite Light - PREFACE If we had been allowed to describe him as others have been described, if we had used the social and educational institutions, then, most probably, all the youth of today would be following his way. Despite our shortcomings, many pick up their ‘glasses’ and run to fill them from this ‘pure spring’. In every part of the world, including the United States, England, France and Germany, an Islamic revival is being observed. The Muslims are sowing these lands with the seeds of a happy future. Islam in every corner of the world is healthy and is flourishing as it had done in the Time of Happiness, i.e. the time of Muhammad himself. The same is true of the predominantly Muslim lands. Muslims, who were unconsciously devoted to Islam without deep perception or research, have given way to a new generation who are consciously following Muhammad, upon him be peace, in the light of science and advances in knowledge. Those who were previously exploiting schools and universities on behalf of unbelief are now running to him. World famous men including Maurice Bucaille and Roger Garaudy, have seen the falsehood of their systems and are hastening to the school of Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace, which is faultless. Muhammad as the most beloved of hearts I wonder whether we have fully recognized the most beloved of hearts. Even I, who have been performing five daily prayers since the age of five and striving to be a slave at his door, wonder if I am able to recognize him. Have we been able to enthuse love into the hearts of the men of this century by describing the ultimate source of all love and enthusiasm? If only mankind had known Muhammad, they would have fallen in love with him as Majnun fell in love with Layla.1 Whenever his name is mentioned, they would tremble with joy in anticipation of entering the ethos which surrounds him and following his way wholeheartedly. Man can love only one he knows and only to the extent of his knowledge.