CSS 2018 Solved Islamiyat Past Papers | Prophet (PBUH) is the Prophet of Peace and Safety
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Question Breakdown
The examiner asked to shed light on the two remarkable traits of peace and safety in the personality of the Holy Prophet SAW. We should discuss the events in which these traits are highlighted and critically analyze why the world needs to follow his teaching to ensure global peace.
Outline
1-Introduction
2-The status of peace in the life of Prophet SAW
- ✓Peace at Shi’ib abi Talib
- ✓Forgiveness at Taif
- ✓Amnesty in the face of infidels of Makkah
- ✓Religious tolerance and harmony in Medina
- ✓Forgiveness towards the Bedouin who urinated in Masjid-e-Nabvi
3-The grade of Safety in the life of the Prophet (SAW)
- ✓Maintaining peace and safety in wars
- ✓Pardon to Wahshi who martyred Hazrat Hamza (RA)
- ✓Ensuring safety during Sulah-e-Hudabiya
- ✓General Amnesty at the conquest of Makkah
- ✓Leniency towards Banu Qurayza
4-Conclusion
Answer to the Question
Introduction
Peace and safety are the two remarkable characteristics of the personality of Prophet PBUH. As He (SAW) says
“Indeed Allah is kind and loves kindness in all matters”
(Sahih Muslim)
Such an incredible display of these can be seen in various events of life of Prophet PBUH. As prophet SAW faced many difficulties, he remained firm in his mission by tolerating the hardships and adversaries of the Qurashites. He SAW remained tolerant during the three-year siege of Shi’b Abi Talib, the difficulties at the valley of Taif, and the mockery and adversities of the Quraysh of Makkah. Moreover, when He SAW migrated to Medina, He set an example of religious tolerance in the form of Charter of Medina. Similarly, various events show the attribute of forgiveness in the personality of Holy Prophet PBUH. He SAW forgave the prisoners of the battle of Badr on easy conditions and also forgave the person who martyred his beloved uncle Hazrat Hamza RA. Moreover, He SAW showed forgiveness towards the evils conducted by the Quraishites in the form of the peace truce of Sulah-e-Hudaibya. Lastly, He granted general amnesty to all the Makkans during the conquest of Makkah. The characteristics of Peace and safety in the personality of Prophet SAW are truly a role model from which the world can learn.
The Status of Peace in the Life of the Prophet (SAW)
The life of Prophet SAW is filled with the emotions of love, kindness and tolerance. He (SAW) never cursed his enemies and always faced adversaries with tolerance and patience. As stated in a hadith,
“The best of Islam is to behave with gentleness and tolerance”
– Zahr al- Firdaws
Following are the events in the life of Prophet SAW which show the extraordinary trait of peace in the personality of Prophet SAW.
- Peace at Shi’ib abi Talib
During the three years of Shib Abi Talib, the Quraysh tribe imposed social and economic boycott against Prophet Muhammad SAW and his followers at the narrow valley near Makkah. Prophet SAW along with other Muslims faced severe food shortages. Despite all the hardships, Prophet SAW remained peaceful and steadfast to his mission of spreading the word of Allah.
- Forgiveness at Taif
Prophet SAW went to Taif to invite people towards Islam. However, the people of Taif did not listen to him. They stoned him and made him bleed. At that moment, Allah sent the angel towards the Prophet SAW; however, the prophet SAW showed a high level of peace and forgave them. Not only this, He SAW prayed for the people of Taif,
“My Lord! Forgive my people for they do not know”
– Sahih Al Bukhari
- Amnesty in the infidels of Makkah
When Prophet SAW announced prophet hood, the Quraysh of Mecca turned against him. They hurt him by mocking and threatening him. One day, Prophet SAW was threatened to leave the cause of Islam, but he remained strong and fought all the opposition with tolerance by saying,
“Even if they place the sun in my right hand and moon in my left hand to leave the cause of Islam, I will never stop defending Islam”
– Al Sirah Al Nabawiyyah. This showed the intense peace-full nature of the prophet(PBUH)
- Religious tolerance and harmony in Medina
The best example of tolerance in the life of Prophet SAW is the treatment of non-Muslims according to the charter of Medina. In the charter, Prophet SAW showed mercy and tolerance towards other faiths including Judaism. He SAW granted them equal rights including the right of worship. Religious harmony in the state of Medina is the biggest example of peace establishing in a multi faiths society.
- Forgiveness towards the Bedouin who urinated in Masjid-e-Nabvi
One day, a Bedouin came to the Masjid of Prophet SAW and urinated there. In his act, the companions felt outraged and wanted to punish that man. However, Prophet SAW calmly and gently explained to that man the importance of cleanliness of the mosque. The treatment of Arab Bedouins is an example of peace and tolerance practised by Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The Grade of safety in the Life of Prophet SAW
Not only tolerance but forgiveness is also a remarkable feature of the personality of Prophet PBUH. He never cursed or took revenge In matters of personal interest and always forgave his enemies with kindness. He SAW says
“The one who does not forgive others will not be forgiven by Allah”
– Sahih al-Bukhari
- Maintaining peace and safety during wars
Prophet SAW established rules of war in which prisoners were treated kindly and were forgiven after the battle. In many battles Holy prophet’s first priority was to safe guard the Muslim army as well as others. For-instance, in the battle of trench the decision of digging trenched proved fruitful and safe for the Muslim army. Unlike time of Jahaliyyah when prisoners of war were tortured and humiliated. He advised his followers never to attack an incapacitated soldier and to deal him with mercy and forgiveness.
- Pardon to Wahshi who martyred Hazrat Hamza (RA)
Prophet’s beloved uncle Hazrat Hamza RA was martyred by Wahshi, who was appointed by Hinda. His body was mutilated during the battle of Uhud. The martyrdom of Hazrat Hamza was a source of great grief for Prophet Muhammad SAW, but when Wahshi accepted Islam, Prophet SAW forgave him.
- Ensuring safety during Sulah-e-Hudabiya
The Treaty of Hudaiyba was designed to end conflict and establish peace between the Quraysh of Mecca and Muslims. The treaty talked about mutual peace for ten(10) years. Despite all the hostilities and hardships Prophet SAW faced due to the Qureshite, Prophet SAW acted with kindness, forgave all the previous conflicts and evils of Quraysh, and signed the treaty. ALLAH called the Treaty of Hudaiyba a great success in following words,
“Verily, we have given you a clear victory”
–( Quran 48:1)
- General Amnesty at the conquest of Makkah
When the conquest of Makkah took place in the 8th Hijri, the people of Makkah feared the punishment for the atrocities they conducted on Muslims. However, when Prophet SAW conquered Makkah, He SAW forgave every person and granted general amnesty to all. He refused to take revenge or punish anyone and granted forgiveness to all by saying,
“Go, you are free”
– Prophet SAW
This showed the great level of peace and forgiveness by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
- Leniency towards Banu Qurayza
Banu Qurayza was a Jewish tribe of Medina who betrayed Muslims and broke the charter of Medina. The tribe sided with the enemies of Muslims in the Battle of Trench. After the victory of Muslims in the battle, Banu Qurayza was put under siege. Prophet SAW appointed an arbitrator from Banu Aws to give judgment according to the Torah. Despite announcing severe retribution and punishment for the betrayal, Prophet SAW showed respect and leniency towards Jews and accepted judgment according to Jewish tradition. As Allah says in the Quran,
“We have sent you (O Muhammad) only as a mercy upon the worlds”
(Al Anbiya: 107)
Conclusion
Tolerance, peace, and safety are the attributes of the personality of the Holy Prophet SAW that can be seen during various events in the life of Prophet SAW. At Shi’ib Abi Talib, at the Valley of Taif in Makkah and in Medina, he faced hardships with tolerance and neither cursed his enemy nor punished them. These traits helped him spread Islam at the fastest pace around the world, and these values are role models for all people to spread peace and love and to stop hatred with tolerance, peace, and safety.
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