The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Prophet as a Model
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Makkah would be applicable to the believers. From
this analysis one can form a correct idea of all the
other examples set by the Prophet Muhammad
(may peace be upon him).
It should be kept in mind here that of all the
prophetic examples, none is either superior or
inferior, perfect or imperfect, eternal or temporary
in nature. Each example to be found in the life of
the Prophet is in itself a good example. Each
example is equally a desirable
sunnah
of the
Prophet. Given all these different
sunnahs,
the
practice of anyone of them, according to a particular
situation would amount to total adherence to the
Prophet’s ideals. Provided the follower is sincere,
he will be deserving of a full reward from God.
According to the above division, every set of
sunnah
is a complete
sunnah,
and following any set of
sunnah
is to follow the complete
sunnah.
The believers are urged in the Qur’an:
“O you who believe! Enter into Islam
wholeheartedly.” (2:208).
