The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Prophet in the Qur’an
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with material things have nothing in store for their
eternal life, while a believer, a
dayee
receives
by his
association with God something more precious than
all the things of the world. That is, remembrance of
God, thought of the life hereafter, worship, a life of
piety, devotion to God, and concern that the
servants of God may be saved from His
chastisement. All this is provision as well, but of far
higher a quality than material things, and will
translate for the
dayee
into endless bliss in the life
Hereafter.
BASIC TASK
Addressing the Prophet in chapter 74 of the Qur’an,
God says:
“You who are wrapped up in your vestment, arise
and give warning. Magnify your Lord, cleanse
your garment and keep away from all pollution.
Bestow no favours expecting gain. Be patient for
your Lord’s sake.”
(74:1- 7)
According to these verses the actual task of the
Prophet consists of warning the people of the
serious consequences in the life to come, regarding
