NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #27/NN_1992_27.iso/spool/soc/culture/pakistan/17065

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From: [e-mail] (Rukhsana Merchant)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.pakistan
Subject: Re: The Finality of Allah's Apostle (SAW)
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Date: 22 Nov 92 13:17:16 PST
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In article <[e-mail]>, nadeem@igpho (Nadeem Malik) writes:
> [e-mail] (Rukhsana Merchant) writes:
> :
> :
> :     The Finality of Allah's Apostle (SAW).
> :
> :
> :     Abu Haraira report Allah's Messenger (SAW) as saying:
> :     The similitude of mine and that of the Apostles
> :     before me is that of a person who built a house
>         ^^^^^^
> :     quite imposing and bueatiful, but for one
> :     brick in one of its corners.   People would
> :     go around it, appreciating the building, but
> :     saying: Why has the brick not been fixed here?  He
> :     said:  I am that brick and I am the last of the
> :     Apostles.
> :
> :         Sahih Muslim.
> :
>
> Answer: Note the word "before". If the Holy Prophet (SAW) was absolutely
> the last prophet, then the inclusion of this word is illogical. Why not
> just say "The similitude of mine and the that of the Apostles is that ..
> .." ? Clearly there is a meaning in this conditional term "before".
> It is saying that sure enough Muhammad (SAW) has completed the pinnacle
> of Prophethood and none may come to advance it. But this says nothing
> against possible Messengers afterwards who may come to revive Muslims
> after decay. Sure, it dosn't actually say that such Messengers will
> actually come, but it leaves open the possibility that may they do so in
> the future. This is clear and logical I think.

    Hazrat Qazi Ayaz (R.A.A.) says that a person who invents or
    introduces in Islam something new which is not to be found
    in the Book of Allah (Holy Quran) or the traditions of the Holy
    Prophet (S.A.W.) is condemned (or is to be treated as a renegade);
    because Islam is now complete in all respects and there is
    no necessity for any additions, innovation or deletion.  As such,
    such a person attempts to introduce something unpleasant
    and unwanted in the Sharia.  Faith comprises belief in the divine
    revelations and practices and percepts of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
    and his (immediate) followers.  Therefore such a person is to be
    considered as having betrayed Islam.
        Sahih Muslim.


    Hazrat Ayesha (R.A.A.) relates that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said:
    'If somebody tries to introduce into this faith of ours (Islam) something
    which is not a part of it, it is to be rejected (and that person is
    condemned).
        Bukhari and Muslim

    Allah the Exalted, has said:

    So what remains there after the Truth (is manifest) save the stray.
        (10:32)
    We have neglected nothing in the Book (of our decrees).
        (6:38)
    And if ye have a dispute concernign any matter, refer it to
    Allah and the Messenger.  (4:59)

    This is my path, so follow it.  Follow not other ways lest
    ye be parted from his way. (6:153)

    Say, (O Muhammad, to mankind):  If you love Allah, follow me.
    Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. (3:31)

    Whatever it be wherein you differ, the decison thereof is with
    Allah....What! Have they partners (of Allah) who have established
    for them some religion without the permission of Allah?  Had it
    not been for the Decree of judgment (on the Day of Reckoning),
    the matter would have been decided between them (at once).  But
    verily the wrongdoers will have a grievous Penalty on the
    (Day of Judgment). Al Shura 42: 10, 21

And the words of Allah (SWT) are true.

> : --
> : 31. Say: If you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you
> : and forgive you your faults, and Allah is Forgiving, MercifuL
> :
> : 32. Say: Obey Allah and the Apostle; but if they turn back, then
> : surely Allah does not love the unbelievers.
> :
> : The Holy Quran: The Family of Imran.
> :
> : --
> :
> : May Allah (swt) guide us. Amin.
> :
> : -Rukhsana Merchant
>

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> such an important matter. Most of the hadith that apparently speak
> of termination of Prophethood can be quite well explained either
> as referring to a limited category of Prophets (like "before" in
> the hadith above quoted by Miss Rukhsana), or they contain some
> other reasonable meaning. These things I am preparing, so please
> watch out for them. Thank you.
>
> By the way there are also about 4 or 5 verses of the Holy Quran
> that talk of future prophets ... that I am preparing also. These are,
> to say the least, totally decisiev on the issue.
>

    It is He, Who has sent down to you (O Muhammed) the Book;
    in it are verses basic or fundamental.  They are the
    foundation of the Book; others are allegorical; but those
    in whose hearts is perversity, follow the part thereof that
    is allegorical, seeking discord and searching for its
    hidden meaning, but no one knows its hidding meaning except
    Allah.  And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say,
    "We believe in the Book, the whole of it is from our Lord";
    and none will grasp the Message except men of understanding.
    Al-e-Imran 3:7.
And the words of Allah (SWT) are true.

>
> In the mean time, let us pray for Allah's guidence. Amen
>
> Nadeem Malik, [e-mail]


-Rukhsana Merhant