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strive to be in agreement with it. Thus, the one who truly loves the Prophet () is
the one upon whom this love can be seen. He obeys him, implements his Sunnah,
implements his commands and imitates his deeds. He stays clear from what he
forbids, tries to behave like him both in times of ease and hardship, and in times
when he feels motivated to practice Islam and otherwise. Obedience is the fruit of
love, and without it, love can never be true.
There are signs which show that one loves the Prophet (). From them
are the following :
1) Mentioning him a lot and sending praises upon him. If one loves something he
mentions it often.
2) Longing to meet him. Anyone who loves another longs to meet his beloved.
3) Respecting him when he is mentioned. Ishaq said: The Companions of the
Prophet () would not mention him after his death except that they would fall
still, the hairs of their skin would stand, and they would weep.
4) Hating those who Allah and His Messenger () hate, and showing enmity to
those who show enmity to them. One also should stay away from those who oppose
his Sunnah and introduce new matters in his religion, such as the people of
innovation (bid’ah).
5) Loving those who the Prophet () loved, such as the believing members of his
family, his wives, and his companions from the Emigrants (Muhajiroon) and the
Helpers (Ansar), One should hate those who hate them, take as enemies those who
show enmity to them and curse them.
From the signs that one loves the Prophet () is that one emulates his noble
manners and qualities. The Prophet () was the most noble of humans in
manners. Aishah () said of him, “The manners of the Prophet () were that of
the Quran,” meaning that he kept himself from committing any act which the
Quran did not command. He was the bravest of people, and he would be most
brave at times of battle. He was the most generous of people, and he would be most
generous in Ramadan. He was the most sincere towards others and the most
forbearing of people. He never sought revenge for himself, but at the same time, he
was the strictest of people in regards to the commandments of Allah. He was the
most humble of people and tranquil. He was shyer than a secluded virgin. He was
the best of people to his family, and the most merciful of people towards the
creation, and encouraged others to have mercy as well.
O Allah! Send your praises upon him, his family, his wives, his companions
and those who followed them in righteousness until the Day of Resurrection, and
remove them from all harm.