Q&A: Do Muslims Go Too Far in Following the Prophet Muhammad? | Dr. Shabir Ally & Dr. Safiyyah Ally

"Since my reversion to Islam, I have been bombarded with, 'Do this, it is Sunnah,' or, 'This is the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).' Following the Prophet is the right way to conduct one's life as a Muslim. The problem is that this often seems to have gone beyond respect, but instead has become a form of worship. An analogy is someone who idolizes a basketball star and wants to emulate that person in all they do. This goes beyond respect and enters the area of worship. I submit that in my experience there are many Muslims doing the same thing in blindly emulating the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him blindly." Dr. Shabir Ally & Dr. Safiyyah Ally respond to this viewer's question.
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[@dandiaz19934]

From one 1st gen Muslim to another: what helped me the most was to realize that to follow the example of the Prophet is to seek to perfect our manners in all things we do. Anything defined as "sunnah" is something that God will reward you if you do it, but there's no harm if you don't. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) knew where all these sunnah actions could be found! So following him is a good idea. But getting the basics first and foremost is the foundation for all of us. We follow him bc he taught us how to worship Allah swt.

[@bryanbradley6871]

Where does the Sun go at night according to prophet Muhammad?

[@fedesetrtatio1]

Mohammad could have been the best human being for worshipping Allah the pagan God of the Kaabah. But not the true God of Abraham. Mind you at one time he got it right. In the early day Mohammad commanded all muslims to pray facing Jerusalem - the place where the true God of Abraham was worshiped. But then Satan entered his soul and he redirected his followers to pray towards the pagan Kaabah once again.

[@jj-yi1ne]

@@bryanbradley6871 prove the trinity

[@jj-yi1ne]

@@fedesetrtatio1 prove the trinity

[@fedesetrtatio1]

@@jj-yi1ne *Allah (swt) = Allah the Father + Kalimat Allah (the word) + Ruh Allah (Holy Spirit).* 1.Not three Gods because that is shirk. 2. Not Allah (swt), quran , angel - because that is bigger shirk because you are associating creation (quran and angel) with Allah (swt). 3. But One divine Being (Allah swt) with three persons. A stone is one being with no person. A human is one being with one person. The true God of Abraham has revealed himself to be one Divine being with three persons.

[@dandiaz19934]

I converted too and felt the same way, until I understood that Muhammad (saw) was the best human being at worshipping Allah swt and our best example. He showed us the way to do what is best. Imitating someone you admire and love doesn't constitute worship.

[@temporaryaccount5307]

Funny. Name me one other prophet who said “I know god better than u,” “my lord agrees w me” and I “decide matters WITH allh?” I’ll wait. Ur own Q admits Jesus is a better human being than mhamed so how again is mhamed the “best example”?

[@dandiaz19934]

The trolls have arrived. Have a good day, sir.

[@temporaryaccount5307]

@@dandiaz19934 So u can’t answer. I understand. U have a good day as well.

[@technoloverish]

Technically, according to the Quran, there is no prophet or messenger who is the best at worshipping God or who has the best lifestyle. They're all equally important. Chapter 46, Verse 9 of the Quran says "I am not different from other messengers. I have no idea what will happen to me or to you. I only follow what is revealed to me. I am no more than a profound warner." I think the point is basically that a believer is supposed to worship in accordance with what was revealed to him about how to do so, but that in a truly monotheistic religion, no human being is perfect, so it doesn't mean that you need to follow everything they did. For instance, if I say to obey your teacher, that doesn't mean that you need to have their same haircut, wear the same clothes as them, etc. You can, but you don't have to. All it means is that you are supposed to follow the rules within their classroom and do the classwork in accordance with how they say to do it.

[@comert1977]

You know I understand that you see it that way. However there is really a great danger in thinking that way. Point is that if you imitate the prophet then you are imitating him while following someone is something else. But now the dangerous part. There are ''hadiths'' that are referenced to the prophet while this contradicts the Quran or Allah-u teala one on one. By giving preference to the hadith over what Allah-u teala has said you are putting someone else's authority above that of Allah-u teala and that still amounts to hidden shirk. This is what the Prophet has warned about. We know that the Prophet tried to live in accordance with the Qur'an. Try to live in accordance with the Quran the sunnah is also in there. Before I make it too long small example. Please read 25/43. In there it says ''have you seen the one who has taken his desire as his god?'' Since you and I have never seen anyone in our lives who has worshipped his ego means that Shirk is more than just worshipping another object. The authority of nothing or no one should exceed that of God.

[@mustaphashuaibu9066]

It is a commonly well acknowledged fact that too much of anything can be bad. Moderation is Key. Dr. Shabir has done well providing an articulate and detailed overview of the question asked. Again this brings us back to problematic obsession with Hadiths. We muslims, we love and adore the Prophet (on whom be peace) but we must always maintain a distinctive and critical approach on the extent as to which we "follow" the Prophet. Yes! It's that important! The Sunnah is great, but how high and how low must we apply it and how reasonably can we do so? These questions should and must always be on our minds as reminders. Jazakallahu Khairan!

[@vanishing4130]

Very interesting response! I completely agree with you!

[@boishar4223]

Dr. Shabir Ally, as wise as always. May God bless you and your loved ones. Amin!

[@malikaeastonAllahfirstanfamily]

Ameen

[@lawalumar1573]

MashaAllah Dr Shabir Ally may ALLAH ( SWT) Continued to increase you in beneficial knowledge and reward you abundantly.

[@OfficerArsenault]

Another fantastic video. Thank you.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

naaaah we not following him enough, most muslims are just eating chicken biryani and going to sleep

[@raden1998]

🤣

[@lightup5438]

Thanks for following me

[@mansirrabiu7412]

Sound like Sheikh Imran's student 👍

[@peerkha]

Rehman is the BEST Teacher

[@HamzaSayyid]

Simple answer is YES!! sadly it has gotten out of hand

[@kalijasin]

It has. I totally agree.

[@Thirst-4knowledge]

I agree as well. Prophet Muhammad PBUH was doing the things that Allah has sent to him, and before him what is an example of good human being and he has repeated them through out the Quraan i.e compassion, kindness, giving charity, devotion to Allah, honesty, patience, respect …..

[@adilrasheedonline]

The real problems are as follows: 1. The focus of Muslims has completely shifted from Allah to the prophet, that too based on dubious human-compiled narrations. 2. In the name of sunnah Muslims have started following hadith which are simply hearsays. These "authentic" hadiths contain filth of the highest degree, are blasphemous, illogical, contradictory to Quran, and insulting to the prophets and their wives. 3. The hadith gives tons of divine laws (dietary prohibitions, prohibition of wearing silk) which are in addition to what is given in the Quran. This is nothing but associating partners with Allah when it comes to taking divine laws. Some laws are taken from Allah and others are taken on the authority of mullahs. 4. There was never a way for famous "imams", and "scholars" 10 years back nor do have any means now to evaluate the character of people who lived much before these hadith "authenticators" were even born. This whole "science of hadith" was an unprecedented character assassination of people whom the "authenticators" had never met. Remember that according to the Quran, even the prophet was not aware of the hypocrites among the Arabs around him. People like Brother Shabbir are doing a great job but they should be bolder in exposing these fabrications and saving reverts from getting confused.

[@peterhwang1860]

True, but without the hadith you do not know who wrote the Quran and under what circumstances.

[@adilrasheedonline]

@@peterhwang1860 1. The style and self-consistancy of Quran hints at a divine origin. 2. There is no need of to know the circumstances in which the verses were revealed. I read Quran alone and I find it easy to understand. It makes me think.

[@Ann-cf1yf]

@@peterhwang1860 the Quran itself states that it is complete and timeless. To refer to anything else for the divine message of Allah goes against the Quran

[@theincandescentman685]

It's all in the purity of heart.

[@eigochat]

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته ماشاءالله الحمد لله شكرا جزاك الله خيرا

[@theincandescentman685]

You ask the right question Safiyah. Shabir Ali R.A. is by far the only Imam that knows time relevance.

[@Thirst-4knowledge]

Beautifully explained. Even as a born muslim I get frustrated over how some people have become obsessed with Hadith that they accept anything blindly without assessing wether what they are claiming is even authentic or just cultural/ unauthentic Hadith. I feel it is very dangerous to blindly follow things without pondering upon it ourselves.

[@tripplejay9810]

Is anyone willing to talk about what we can agree in common worship means? if we define it as bowing then if you bowed to say hello- like in Japan, then you would be actually worshiping this person? Can anyone agree on a line between appreciation and worship?

[@bilaljahi5364]

It’s best you talk to Islamic scholars (maybe an imam in the masjid) rather then seek opinions online. Unfortunately many ignorant people sound right but are lost on other planets 🚀

[@skidachilles3749]

Qur'an tells us, there are many form of associating Allah, one of them is following a human guidance regarding the divine knowledge, rather than following Allah's Divine guidance in engaging the Divine scripture. Simply put, those who follow human guidance to get a divine guidance is called Shirk. Because only Allah has the authority regarding the divine guidance. Any human who try to bypass Allah authority in transmitting divine guidance, they are all doing shirk. Human beings don't have the capability in carrying divine guidance, only Allah has that capability and also the Qur'an as the medium. And when you are talking about a Nabiiy and A Rasool? Werent they human too? Yes they are, but where in the Qur'an, that those Nabiiy and Rasool, Admit that they own the guidance? Never. They always pointing out directly to Allah Subhanahu wa Taala as the only source of divine guidance. Therefore, any source of guidance regarding the divine guidance from any human beings are all called shirk ( without evidence directly from Allah using the Qur'an )

[@dandiaz19934]

This is a simplistic misapplication of a very basic, Sunday school concept.

[@skidachilles3749]

@@dandiaz19934 Allah says in the Qur'an, those who don't submit only to Allah for getting the Divine Knowledge, are called rejectors, and those who reject the truth, they wont understand anything regarding the Divine Knowledge.

[@abdulkadirkilic5975]

Thank you so much sheik. You just saved a brother from the Edge of qufr.

[@lmnop286]

Great answer.

[@zytechnology]

Except the Fluoride I could agree with almost all. :) Masha ALLAH !

[@mathematicsicseandcbse1735]

Excellent answer.

[@lightup5438]

Thank you guys for my loving my D so much

[@sakamomoh9087]

Thank you

[@adams2736]

Dr. Shabir, the man of wisdom himself.

[@azmainnisak5977]

Incredible!

[@user-k229]

I think there is a danger with those that wish to emulate the Prophet to that extent, that in the future it will become the same as the Christians. They worship Jesus rather than God. So a very devout muslim goes to Dubhai for the first time in his life. He hails a taxi. He gets in the taxi and sets off. The radio is on, playing songs. He tells the taxi driver to turn the radio off because it is haraam. So the taxi driver turns it off. The passenger says, brother, you are Muslim, why dont you have a beard? Taxi driver says " my wife doesnt like me with a beard." Passenger says it is sunnah, you must have a beard! They carry on the journey. The taxi driver then lights up a cigarette, The passenger says " Brother, put it out, it is haraam." At this, the taxi driver got annoyed, he stopped the taxi and said " Kindly get out and go find a camel to take you on the rest of your journey!!

[@runninginsept]

I was about to say that the story would have stopped at "A devout Muslim travelled to the airport, but left it to return home after two days. His camel never arrived."

[@user-k229]

@@runninginsept Your joke is funny but mine is still the best 🤣🤣🤣

[@runninginsept]

@@user-k229 😝

[@IBrainedMyDamage]

11:30 that’s quite the claim.. on his ﷺ’s behalf

[@m.e.e2878]

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[@johngangz8867]

Talk on topic of Blackstone kissing.this is mandate in islamic faith.

[@13bfc]

Many Muslims take what the prophet did out of his own habit or culture unconsciously & call it "sunnah". Just because he used a stick to brush his teeth 1500 years ago doesn't mean doing it today is "sunnah". Just because he was right handed doesn't mean you need to force yourself to become right handed if you are left. He lived in an Arab place, dressed like one & spoke like one. Now you have Muslims from totally different part of the world & culture emulating Arab lifestyle from 1500 years ago & calling it "sunnah". In some cases it's almost like a cult granted that you understand how human psychology can work when it comes to idolize over what they view as a leader. Some go as far as thinking it's a sin to wear pants at or below your ankles. Maybe the reason was because the arabs 1500 years ago didn't want sand/mud on their clothes & the lesson from that is just to practice cleanliness depending on your environment? So yes, many Muslims actually take it too far & aren't capable of thinking about their religion besides what their families & communities taught them from childhood.

[@bhavanithillai]

Well said 👏👏👏

[@MegaRizm]

Sunnat e Maukada I understand are those things that Prophet (PBUH) did regularly without fail snd Sunnat e Ghair Maukada are those things that Prophet (PBUH) some time did and some time did not do. Appreciate if Dr. Shabbir Ali clarify.

[@AlphaMaverick1111]

(ﷺ)

[@ninjadebruyns8577]

It's out of love that people want to emulate the Prophet (s). It's beautiful to see people want to emulate the Prophet (s).

[@siddiqueyd1]

Very simply, a Muslim's life is based on and runs according to the user's manual provided for him (The Quran). Prophet Mohammed SAW is a basic part of the Quran and the content of the Quran. In that view, obviously like any of the user manuals, Islamic day to day life matters go as mandatory, highly recommend, recommend, and optionals. These assortments are very clear and handy for everyone puts even a little effort to obtain them. As a new comer, it's highly recommend that you be stick to the mandatories which are all quiet clear without any doubt, followed by the highly recommends, where starts the Sunnah. As a specific special and beautiful feature of Islam, is that whatever you will do, will be counted on you (as per your intention) and here comes the spiritual beauty of Islam. No one can play with his own acts intention (It's impossible). Moreover, another basic n beautiful feature of Islam is that a Muslim must strongly realize that Allah SWT, seeing whatever he's doing (with full knowledge of his intentions). As a final conclusion, as a new comer if you stick to the mandatories with pure intentions for Allah SWT, and always keep in mind that Allah SWT is seeing all you are doing, then believe me, you will find yourself step by step adopting all the proper and pure things and methods which a pure true Muslim do.

[@AlphaMaverick1111]

(ﷺ)

[@asha802]

Most of the Hadith are SINGLE narrations, meaning one person heard the Prophet say something or give a ruling. Single narrations, by definition run the risk of becoming chinese whispers over time. Dr Shabbur himself in another video emphasised the difference between single vs multi witness Hadiths. Much of these rulings really take out so much of the colour and artistic expression from life. Such as a ban on musical instruments, or a ban on drawing animals/humans. Someone told me that even writing fiction is considered sinful, though I can't verify that. Followers of ibn Taymiyyah and ibn Hanbal even maintain philosophy is haram. Though philosophy and science, historically went hand in hand. Perhaps no surprise, the Salafist heartland of Arabia has never been a pioneer in any of the sciences or maths. As for following the Sunnah. Is it really necessary for men in the UK, Pakistan or India to be walking around in jubbahs or calling each other "akhi". There seems to be a blur between Islam and the cultural norms of 7th century Arabia.

[@AlphaMaverick1111]

(ﷺ)

[@eso6543]

Ah yes, an unfortunate victim of western ideals. May Allah guide you to the right path Akhi.

[@Hashashasheen]

​​​​@@eso6543The condescension and thinly veiled derisiveness in your comment is disrespectful towards the commentator, and we know Allah will not forgive the person who is not first forgiven by the person they slight akhi (within reason of course). May Allah guide you on the right path free of pride.

[@alladinkamria9432]

I think so

[@airstrikecoding1034]

the question the girl asked is loaded she assumes that someone who copies someone is worshipping them that'ssimply a loaded question one who mimics someone is not worshipping them

[@user-tf1co1oe6z]

.لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك اني كنت من الظالمين.

[@eigochat]

No gods but YOU ( Allah) YOU are the most perfect . I am verily from among wrong doers !!! A best dua ( supplication) did by a prophet inside a belly of a whale !!!! Great !!!

[@Ela-mj5bc]

Some go very far especially men with rules like if you don't do it how they think is right way and from resources they are taking from you not good enough like it doesn't secure their insecurity.Islam is nice but some make it very hard on others pressuring them .

[@peerkha]

Honorable Your Excellency With all due respect Dr S. Ally. We know the Prophet was given Al-Quran . Revelation was brought yo us. We Obey Rasool Only what he brought us The Quran. His personal life his nothing to do with Allah (swt) Faith. We can not involve any human in our worship with ALLAH., If we do then it is Shrik…

[@munafghori4052]

Yes, we muslim should and do follow the prophet too much and he is only after god but not god or even slightly like him. But we love him by sending durud and practicing sunnah as perfect as we can.

[@mekhimkl2702]

Isn't there a Hadith where the prophet specifies that people should follow him in matters of religion, not everything?

[@faisalmirji7672]

How can it can be possible to follow prophet muhammad s.a.w to extreme level and feel like worshipping him(nauzubillah).. And Allah himself asked us to follow prophet muhammad (s.a.w)

[@trueseeker826]

Don’t you think as soon as Sunah becomes more followed than the Quran specially when some Sunah does. Not accord to the Quran , is treading on shirk ?

[@robertcummins7739]

I am a revert not a scholar. Is my understanding wrong that we do NOT differentiate between ALL the prophets?

[@Norsean]

We don't differentiate between the prophets, thats Allah command. However prophet Muhammad actions are better recorded and we know through the Quran that Allah gave him wisdom and tremendous faith and taught him all Islamic practices, so we tend to follow the prophet more than any other prophet. We must respect all of them equally, but we still can follow the prophet more closely since a) his time wasn't as far away as say prophet Solomon. b) his records are kept, relatively, accurate compared to the other prophets. I personally don't follow hadiths word to word and I don't believe that all hadiths are correctly preserved and truly from the prophet. However, I appreciate the wisdom of them and follow the good hadiths. I don't know if this answered your question but I hope it gave you some new information:)

[@peterhwang1860]

@@Norsean We also know more about Batman than any other superhero because of all the movies and comics written about him.

[@robertcummins7739]

@@Norsean interesting what about Quran 3:50 what exactly does that mean?

[@robertcummins7739]

@@peterhwang1860 I prefer SuperMan

[@sultanahamed2484]

Because prophets follow the words of allah no action done as per their own wish / will

[@scubarocksrocks7341]

Islam/Iman is a Journey not an Event...

[@farrahirrgauss2599]

RIGHT ON

[@cyrusthegreat3081]

I want my own Mariya Quibtiyya, that way I would have followed him(pbuh) in every aspect! God is greatest

[@jj-yi1ne]

you should stop hating women

[@balamohammedsaidu7734]

🗺planets places 🌍🌏🌎

[@ziauddin7948]

irrespective of the subject discussed in this video # there is a issue # Prophet Mohammed received Allah's ( God ) 1st revelation Angel Gabriel & it was that moment Allah selected him as his Prophet & at that day the age of Prophet was 40 years # issue is What was the religion of Prophet AS since his childhood till 40 years of age & did prophet prayed & fasted for 30 years ?????

[@AlphaMaverick1111]

(ﷺ)

[@AlphaMaverick1111]

See the following hadith: "They said: 'O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)! When was the Prophethood established for you (ﷺ)?' He said: 'While Adam was between (being) soul and body.'" عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَتَى وَجَبَتْ لَكَ النُّبُوَّةُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ وَآدَمُ بَيْنَ الرُّوحِ وَالْجَسَدِ ‏" (Narrated Abu Hurairah (R), Tirmithi 3,609, Hassan Saheeh).

[@ziauddin7948]

@@AlphaMaverick1111 this is fabricated Hadith since Tirmizi has lots of fabricated Ahadith #

[@ziauddin7948]

@@AlphaMaverick1111 in addition there is a Hadith " when 1st angel Gabriel reached to Prophet Mohammed & revealed Allah's message , Prophet Mohammed returned with severe fear to his wife Khatija & she took Prophet to her Cousin Warqa bin Nofil who said , oh that might be the angel , # this Hadith completely rejects the Hadith U argue #

[@dushonhare262]

I know a brother who has lost his faith in Islam because he says he's a scholar and he studied the Quran for 15 years and he found a few contradictions he no longer believed that the Holy Quran is authentic what should this brother do.

[@bf6724]

He should read this verse: And of the people is he who worships Allah on an edge. If he is touched by good, he is reassured by it; but if he is struck by trial, he turns on his face [to the other direction]. He has lost [this] world and the Hereafter. That is what is the manifest loss. Quran (22:11)

[@TheTruth-hc7ww]

A few contradictions? Theres more than that

[@bf6724]

@@TheTruth-hc7ww If you say this about the Qur'an! What would you say about your Bible?! double standards.

[@bf6724]

@@TheTruth-hc7ww And We send down of the Qur'an that which is healing and mercy for the believers, but it does not increase the wrongdoers except in loss. Qur'an (17:82)

[@TheTruth-hc7ww]

@@bf6724 Anybody who study Quran knows that there are holes in the Narrative. If you haven’t heard that one you should look it up.

[@bhb9926]

Idolatry is one form of polytheism. There are several other forms of polytheism, some clandestine, some visible, that have been mentioned in the glorious Koran. A large number of Muslims worship Muhammad pbuh when they prefer his praise in the form NAATS full of polytheism. Whereas, the glorious Koran categorically states that all praise is for Allah, the Lord of the Universe, and not for his servants and messengers. So the concept of polytheism as ordained in the glorious Koran is not restricted to Idolatry as the speaker is trying to justify.

[@protoman2260]

If you’re asking Muhammad to forgive your sins and doing all the things that you would normally do with association with Allah then that would be idolatry.

[@blumachine]

yes, only Allah forgives sins. There's no middle man

[@TheTruth-hc7ww]

There seems to be a dichotomy on the Muslim position of Muhammad. On one end Muhammad was just a messenger sent to deliver the message to serve One God. However at the same time his name literally means “praise worthy”, the Muslims say he has 99 names like Allah, The Quran says Allah and The prophet commands are to be obeyed , his name is in the Shahada with Allah, Allah apparently wrote his name on his chair, if you dare say the name Muhammad in any blasphemous way your life will end, and Muslims in 2022 are even going to the Dentist thinking about the Sunnah of Muhammad? Eat how he eat sleep how he sleep? Pray like him and For Him. Allah and his Angels send Salah to the prophet. In the Midst of All of this ‘admiration’ where is the worship of One God? Is it possible to be practice pure monotheism and have that much ‘admiration’ for a human being?

[@lmnop286]

We respect all the Prophets not just Prophet Muhammad. We are just lucky to have a Prophet who's daily life was recorded. If we knew how Ibrahim Moses, Jesus, lived day to day we'd follow that too. And wouldn't you? They lived perfect lives. If you say anything blasphemous about any of the prophets it's a sin, not just Prophet Muhammad.

[@TheTruth-hc7ww]

I once heard a Muslim on YT say “I would die before I let a piece of stone hurt the Prophet’s Foot”. If that isn’t Worship then I don’t know what is worship.

[@TheTruth-hc7ww]

@@lmnop286 The way Muslims respect Muhammad is on a level of Deity, he lived he died and he is still dead. You Pray for him all the time, yet you want to emulate him? To me that just makes no sense. He is not in Heaven which means he too will be judged. So why not try to be better than him or look to the one the Quran calls Pure/Holy.

[@lmnop286]

​@@TheTruth-hc7ww You don't really want to understand your just making false statements about us. I am not wasting my time.

[@sultanahamed2484]

Holy prophet every step he took was in accordance with the wish of Allah which r best to humanity

[@HalsSpeaksFacts]

The first question sounds like it was given by a Christian missionary. No Muslim says Sunnah is like worshipping. Just take it easy. Many people claim they're on the right path. Even people on as stage. We have to always refer back to basis

[@eliasofthebibleandthequran4912]

Muhammad is dead, he was the prophet and messenger of God. His sole duty was to deliver God's message, not his own message, to whomever it reaches. Same as other prophets of God, they are all dead. Their sole duties are over. Now it is up to God's continuous existing messengers to continue reminding God's message to mankind, to whomever it reaches. God's most important message to remember is in the Quran, Never worship or reverence human beings, but Him alone. While praying, do not mention anyone besides Him. Remember God always, day and night. Humans are created weak. They have no share in His Throne. Not even the Angels and the Jinns. For those who frequently bear false witness day and night through their proclamation of faith, by proclaiming the two kalimah shahadas in their contact prayer, etc. ponder over these Reminders from God, God bears witness that there is no god except He, and so do the angels and those who possess knowledge. Truthfully and equitably, He is the absolute god; there is no god but He, the Almighty, Most Wise. (3:18) Anything good that happens to you is from God, and anything bad that happens to you is from you. We have sent you as a messenger to the people,* and God suffices as witness. (4:79) Recall that your Lord summoned all the descendants of Adam, and had them bear witness for themselves: "Am I not your Lord?" They all said, "Yes. We bear witness." Thus, you cannot say on the Day of Resurrection, "We were not aware of this." (7:172) Nor can you say, "It was our parents who practiced idolatry, and we simply followed in their footsteps. Will You punish us because of what others have innovated?" (7:173) We thus explain the revelations, to enable the people to redeem themselves.* (7:174) When they were told, "Lã Elãha Ella Allãh [There is no other god beside God]," they turned arrogant. (37:35) When God ALONE is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are mentioned beside Him, they become satisfied.* (39:45) God judges equitably, while the idols they implore beside Him cannot judge anything. God is the One who is the Hearer, the Seer. (40:20) You shall know that: "There is no other god beside God,"* and ask forgiveness of your sins and the sins of all believing men and women. God is fully aware of your decisions and your ultimate destiny. (47:19) He is the One who sent His messenger with the guidance and the religion of truth, to make it prevail over all other religions. God suffices as a witness. (48:28) When the hypocrites come to you they say, "We bear witness that you are the messenger of God."* God knows that you are His messenger, and God bears witness that the hypocrites are liars. (63:1) The places of worship belong to God; do not call on anyone else beside God. (72:18) Greetings from Elias.

[@rebasingh258]

Please stop killing people in the name of Islam. The Islsmic police of Iran beat a woman to death for not wearing a hijab.

[@eliasofthebibleandthequran4912]

@@rebasingh258 Shias and Sunnis, are not Muslims. They are disbelievers, hypocrites, polytheists, idolaters and enemies of God and the Believers.

[@Downlead]

Prophet Isa PBUH is still alive.

[@eliasofthebibleandthequran4912]

@@Downlead Isa is alive, his soul that is, but not his physical body. Isa is alive in Paradise. His soul, the real Isa has left this earthly world. He's now in the spiritual world, together with God, the Angels and all the prophets of God. His physical body, a temporary garment was buried in Roza Bal, Kashmir. Similar with his mother, Mary or Maryam, her physical body was buried in Murree, Pakistan. They were both humans, and they used to eat food.

[@ivanos_95]

Imitation of Muhammad is only considered as idolatry from perspective of the Quranists, who reject the Hadith in general and follow exclusively what have been commanded by Allah, directly in the Quran, but those Muslims who do recognize the Hadith as a reliable source of Islam, and do recognize Muhammad as an infallible example to follow, they're obligated to imitate every behaviour of Muhammad in those hadith-books which have been accepted as sahih by their sect, without any personal prejudice.

[@jj-yi1ne]

can you prove that?

[@ivanos_95]

@@jj-yi1ne Prove what exactly? You didn't bring any objection.

[@jj-yi1ne]

@@ivanos_95 great it seens like you cant prove it

[@ivanos_95]

@@jj-yi1ne I made a clear argument, what's your objection?

[@jj-yi1ne]

@@ivanos_95 can you prove your claims

[@balamohammedsaidu7734]

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[@lexngo9061]

Someone who goes too far in copying Muhammad is wrong but that's not worship

[@markwaki3950]

I think the revert might be concerned about why there is a sunnah after Muhammad at all if he is just a prophet? How come there's no sunnah to follow any other man?

[@eliasofthebibleandthequran4912]

For the idolaters, the polytheists, the hypocrites, kindly ponder over these Reminders from God so that you may redeem your souls, Those who disbelieve will be told, "God's abhorrence towards you is even worse than your own abhorrence towards yourselves. For you were invited to believe, but you chose to disbelieve." (40:10) They will say, "Our Lord, you have put us to death twice,* and You gave us two lives; now we have confessed our sins. Is there any way out?" (40:11) This is because when God ALONE was advocated, you disbelieved, but when others were mentioned beside Him, you believed. Therefore, God's judgment has been issued; He is the Most High, the Great. (40:12) He is the One who continuously shows you His proofs, and sends down to you from the sky provisions. Only those who totally submit will be able to take heed. (40:13) Therefore, you shall devote your worship absolutely to God ALONE, even if the disbelievers dislike it. (40:14) Greetings from Elias.

[@unbiased786]

You can never love the Prophet enough. Religion is fluid. Worship is rigid. We worship only the Divine. That tradition will never change. Our pious predecessors have done an outstanding contribution. They were not infallible.

[@Ali-pd3gh]

The tradition of even drinking camel urine with milk what was considered as a cure for a certain ailment at the time of the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH).

[@unbiased786]

@@Ali-pd3gh Unless your dad told you to drink it based on the prophet's saying. You shouldn't have a problem with it. No one practices it. Doubt the Prophet even recommended it. One of the dangers of being ignorant. May Allah guide us.

[@jj-yi1ne]

@@Ali-pd3gh prove it

[@HH-pv9ex]

Clearly emulating the exemplary conduct of a human prophet has nothing to do with worshiping the person of the prophet 🙄 . Allah directs Muslims to observe the example of the prophet PBUH. ﴿ لَّقَدۡ كَانَ لَكُمۡ فِي رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ أُسۡوَةٌ حَسَنَةٞ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرۡجُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَٱلۡيَوۡمَ ٱلۡأٓخِرَ وَذَكَرَ ٱللَّهَ كَثِيرٗا ﴾ [ الأحزاب: 21] (Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah.) Al-Ahzab 21 Allah directs the prophet to tell the believing community to follow him to attain the love of Allah قُلْ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَحِيمٌ (ال عمران ٣١) (Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, Follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins: For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.") Aal-Imraan 31. There is substantial emphasis on the importance of the Sunnah in the literature to prevent the dilution of this faith. The following is one example of such a prophetic direction. عن العرباض بن سارية رضي الله عنه، قال: صلى بنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم الصبح ذات يوم، ثم أقبل علينا، فوعظنا موعظة بليغة، ذرفت منها العيون، ووجلت منها القلوب، فقال قائل: يا رسول الله، كأن هذه موعظة مودع، فأوصنا، فقال: «أُوصِيكُمْ بِتَقْوَى اللَّهِ، وَالسَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ، وَإِنْ كَانَ عَبْدًا حَبَشِيًّا، فَإِنَّهُ مَنْ يَعِشْ مِنْكُمْ بَعْدِي فَسَيَرَى اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا، فَعَلَيْكُمْ بِسُنَّتِي وَسُنَّةِ الْخُلَفَاءِ الرَّاشِدِينَ الْمَهْدِيِّينَ، تَمَسَّكُوا بِهَا، وَعَضُّوا عَلَيْهَا بِالنَّوَاجِذِ، وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَمُحْدَثَاتِ الْأُمُورِ، فَإِنَّ كُلَّ مُحْدَثَةٍ بِدْعَةٌ، وَكُلَّ بِدْعَةٍ ضَلَالَةٌ». صحيح بطرقه. أخرجه أحمد (17145)، وأبو داود (4607)، وابن أبي عاصم في «السنة» (32) و(57) و(1040)، ومحمد بن نصر في «السنة» (70)، وابن حبان في «صحيحه» (5)، وفي «الثقات» (1/ 4)، وفي «المجروحين» (1/ 18)، والآجري في «الأربعين حديثًا» (8)، والطبراني في «مسند الشاميين» (438)، والآجري في «الشريعة» (86) و(87)، وابن بطة في «الإبانة الكبرى» (142)، والحاكم (332)، وتمام في «فوائده» (355)، وأبو نعيم في «الحلية» (10/ 114)، وابن بشران في «أماليه» (56)، وأبو عمرو الداني في « السنن الواردة في الفتن» (123)، والبيهقي في «المدخل إلى السنن الكبير» (50)، وابن عبد البر «التمهيد» (21/ 278)، وفي «جامع بيان العلم» (2311)، وابن عساكر في «تاريخه» (40/ 179)، والمزي في «التهذيب» (5/ 473)، وابن حجر في «موافقة الخبر الخبر» I do agree that we are encouraged to pursue knowledge and science including modern means of treating ailments and disease there is evidence of such advice in the Sunnah as the following narration indicates on the matter of agricultural practices for instance. أخرج مسلم عن أنس رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم مر بقوم يلقحون النخل فقال: لو لم تفعلوا لصلح، قال: فخرج شيصا " تمرا رديئا" فمر بهم فقال: ما لنخلكم؟ قالوا: قلت كذا وكذا.. قال: أنتم أعلم بأمور دنياكم. كما ذكره ابن خزيمة في صحيحه، وابن حبان في صحيحه وغيرهم بروايات مختلفة. Though I am not so certain the prophet PBUH or any of the previous prophets would be inclined to use the modern day toothbrush over the organic miswak (arak) given the resulting heaps of waste plastic brushes that end up in landfills.

[@peerkha]

Sorry to say we Muslims have out sourced the Islam to Ulimah / Shaikh’s. Allah (swt) has given us brain / intellect to use came in Quran 18times.

[@pramodjondhale381]

Worshipping the person or idol is nothing but idolatry... Proophet himself rejected the idolatry... What is required to worship is the Principle and not the Person...

[@obaidulhaque7687]

Definitely muslim do "idolize" Prophet as Christ ( like him ) ..

[@ummulkadri9616]

No

[@HamzaSayyid]

@@ummulkadri9616 Yes

[@bf6724]

Now Shabir Ally as a sane man says that we have to treat new Muslims in a special way because everything is new to them, I like that and agree completely. He says : 1:29 wen a person comes in to the community like this, we should distinguish between our own comfort level and that person's comfort level, so our own confronting level is what we've lived with in Muslim societies... its natural for us We're breathing it, but for the new person everything is gonna come as a surprise, so don't put to many surprises ... He figured it out himself, logic says so. But the paradox is when Allah does the same thing when the message was sent down in the first place, where was everything new to people, Shabir Ally does not differentiate he strongly denies and does not accept it!!! I am talking here about the doctrine of abrogation.

[@mekhimkl2702]

ascribing actions and intentions to Allah (swt) without evidence isn't the same as recommending that people are clear about the differentiation between what is required and recommended. False equivalency.

[@bf6724]

@@mekhimkl2702 Who told you there is no evidence?!

[@mekhimkl2702]

@@bf6724 there is no evidence in the Quran for your argument, plenty against.

[@bf6724]

@@mekhimkl2702 Give me one against it.

[@bf6724]

@@mekhimkl2702 silence.

[@esfanintan]

Do men have to grow beard. And what’s with the long dress? My God the phrase “ pease upon him”. Even the prophet himself would be averse to this. Just please count that phrase in this video alone.

[@esfanintan]

With all due respect I personally think the prophet of Islam composed the Quran himself because he tells the believers in many passages to revere him and permit himself to marry many times and to justify his action he is quick to bring another verse. No other Abrahamic religion put so much praise on the prophet the way Muslim do where each time his name is mentioned it follows with the praise to a point that one thinks he is better than even God himself.

[@Friendlyinternetuser]

Look for and learn "ASBABUN NUZUL". I hope that answers your question. 😊

[@sufiahmed100]

As Salaam Alaikum. I would slightly disagree, if The Prophet pbuh was here we would have the sickness we have. Some our sickness come from deviation, from the Sunna of The Prophet pbuh.

[@peerkha]

Cleaning the teeth Miswak was used by Romans also.

[@vivien5977]

To emulate not worship

[@fidelcatsro6948]

agreed🐱👍🏿

[@temporaryaccount5307]

When u pray TO HIM 5xs a day, repeat the same chant after every mention of his name, and believe him to intercede for u, ur worshipping him, not emulating. And let’s not forget that anyone can say anything about ur god, but WILL DIE if someone dares to criticize Mhamed

[@jessie4696]

Sorry but its worhip!

[@vivien5977]

@@temporaryaccount5307 thank you for your insightful words. 🙃

[@temporaryaccount5307]

@@vivien5977 how do I argue w that lol 😉

[@huddz746]

Yes he taught the Qur'an we abandon that and follow scholars and hadiths

[@sameeramin5316]

There is some Imam in Pakistan i once heard saying that he will not eat watermelon because he couldn't find anywhere in the sunnah as to how the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) sliced the watermelon. Thoughts ?

[@haris4748]

Extremist probably?

[@omarsalim9562]

How is that guy imam

[@blackbird3297]

There are some individuals who are excessively zealot of the personhood of Prophet Muhammad pbh to the extent that they turned him to a person for worship... almost as christians do to Jesus or Buddhists to Buddha...

[@joeharry32817]

Did you notice there is a relatively new English translation of the Quran by Mustafa Khattab (MK) - his translation has put in MANY places, the word "O Prophet" (eg 5:4; 5:27). The Arabic word *nabiyy* is not found in those affected verses, so the translator has purposely _inserted_ such non existant word in the translation. By inserting the quote, it looks as if the translator is putting an impression that God is talking only to the Prophet (pbuh) The Quran is meant for mankind, not for the Prophet (pbuh) exclusively. Due to the above issue, there are MANY verses translated by MK with the quote "O Prophet". I find it strange if we read the Quran verses and there are many instances we have this.. O Prophet ...O Prophet ....O Prophet ...occurring within the chapters of the Quran.. it seems almost like it is asking the reader to magnify the Prophet (pbuh)!. Fortunately we did not see (at this time) yet, the non existent quote in the original Arabic verse of the Quran

[@jj-yi1ne]

stop forcing your religion onto other people

[@haliduhudu5905]

The best practicing Muslim is Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and won't any Muslim try to emulate him, and how is that a form of worship? I personally think there is an unintended efforts here to put the teachings and practices of Prophet SAW aside to ease oneself. 1) No Muslim would ever worship the Prophet. 2) No Muslim would put aside a modern attested medicine to search for what the Prophet might have used to cure certain disease. Someone might study about it but not when someone is need of the medication. You would have to check yourself well if you as a Muslim thinks oh the Prophet lived a primitive life and why should I emulate that in this modern age.

[@godisgreat1786]

Fork tongue specialist - SHABIR should rather go into politics

[@david52582]

PROPHET...7 ALPHABETS, MOHAMMED... 8 ALPHABETS CHRIST... 6 ALPHABETS...

[@lunakorme]

I agree. There is more worshipping Mohamed then ALAH

[@godisgreat1786]

The Shahadah - Who’s your Daddy ?

[@dushonhare262]

Why can't Muslims follow the way of Abraham . Allah told Muhammad to tell the people to in the Quran?

[@Bmwmpowers58]

And how exactly was the way of Abraham pbuh?

[@lmnop286]

We are following the way of Abraham.

[@TheTruth-hc7ww]

@@lmnop286 Did the way of Abraham include the Black Stone?

[@TheTruth-hc7ww]

@@Bmwmpowers58 The Biggest Lesson from Abraham was Substitution and Sacrifice. The Christ came and gave us the true meaning of the Sacrifice.

[@dushonhare262]

Allah told Muhammad to tell the people to follow the life of Abraham monotheism( one God) Allah said obey the messenger, he did not instruct us to follow the life of prophet Muhammad how he dressed, how he walked, how he ate, etc Allah would have been specific about this if it was what he wanted.

[@stephenwilson9872]

Ask a Jew if you can revere Mose to much? Or Christian’s Jesus Or a none lier , God?

[@godisgreat1786]

It’s all about slow and gentle indoctrination

[@richlisola1]

Muslims have such a narrow view of idolatry. It’s not limited to just bowing down to a graven image. People can worship sex, money, violence, drugs etc. Without making a carving a bowing to it.

[@fedesetrtatio1]

Mohammad could have been the best human being for worshipping Allah the pagan God of the Kaabah. But not the true God of Abraham. Mind you at one time he got it right. In the early day Mohammad commanded all muslims to pray facing Jerusalem - the place where the true God of Abraham was worshiped. But then Satan entered his soul and he redirected his followers to pray towards the pagan Kaabah once again.

[@martfame2556]

His daughter looks so sad and frustrated 🥴....go and watch her when she get her father to speak about Jesus Christ....she looks so cheerful and radiant. I actually think this family have changed to Christianity and they are just doing this to get more money 💸💰 and donations from Islamic community..... this is just my observation

[@lmnop286]

No she doesn't. She looks cheerful here, she's smiling. She doesn't look sad at all. She's just focusing on what he is saying. which is what you should be doing.

[@Ar-bp2wl]

you need mental health support!

[@billyragnar2433]

Media 🤡

[@twoangels3405]

You follow Qutham a man you are committing shirk.

[@peterhwang1860]

This is why Islam is not true monotheism. The true Creator God who created mankind would not be so beholden to any man. John 2:24. The gospels are perfectly written to inform us of what God really thinks. Read it for yourself and decide!

[@pbrstreetgang1424]

God is God and he cannot change! God is not the image of the cross...God in not Jesus dying or dead on the cross...and Mary's virginity is not above God's divinity! Numbers 23:19...God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? Hosea 11:9...No, I will not unleash my fierce anger. I will not completely destroy Israel, for I am God and not a mere mortal. I am the Holy One living among you, and I will not come to destroy. Jeremiah 9:4...Let everyone beware of his neighbor, and put no trust in any brother for every brother is a deceiver, and every neighbor goes about as a slanderer. Good... now read the 1st book✡️, the 2nd book✝️, and then 3rd book☪️ and let God show you the way that is good! What you need to do is read scriptures for yourself...take that collar and LEASH off 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺