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In the name of
Allah the Gracious the Merciful WAS MUHAMMAD A PROPHET OR A KING?
WRITTEN BY
HAZRAT AMIR-UL-MOU'MININ MUHYI-ID-DIN MUNIR AHMAD AZIM The Real Status of the
Prophet The Holy Messenger of God (peace & blessings of God be on him) had the real status of a Prophet and not that of a king or a ruler upon this earth. He was the ‘Seal of the Prophets’, i.e, the best and the most perfect of the Prophets; the embellishment and ornament of the Prophets, instead of being a monarch or an emperor. Almighty God in His Holy Book, the Qur’an, described his status in this way: “And Muhammad is not the father to any man among you but he is a Messenger of God and the Seal of the Prophets.” (ch. 33: V. 41) Although his status was that of a prophet of God and seal of the
prophets, yet there is no reason to doubt that from another aspect he could also
aptly be regarded as a king. Looking back at his life in
Apparently, the topic chosen for this discussion reflects as if
prophethood and kingship are two totally separate positions, of which one was
applicable to the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h)* and the other was not. If
we set aside the facts, this doubt grows even stronger. Looking at his life in
“And in the Messenger of God, you have a perfect Model.” Because he was a perfect example for all walks of life, it was necessary that he be given kingship also, to enable him to demonstrate the supremacy of character and perfection of behaviour, which should associated with kingship. This of course, was subsidiary to what he strived hard to achieve, the perfection of religious laws and human character and values, during the tenure of his Ministry. But while exercising the responsibilities of a king, he certainly remained innocent of the ill-effects of character which sometimes accumulate in a person who is granted a kingship; and the opponents of Islam, placing and presenting him in the line of worldly kings, have done great injustice to his noble person. It appears that from the study of his life and sayings, from his acts and excellent character, the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) was not only a prophet but was also free from all undesirable elements and blemishes associated with many worldly kings. On one side, he was an ideal to follow in his deeds, sayings, character and excellence of behaviour; on the other, he demonstrated such a perfect example of political acumen and supreme leadership that any one could seek valuable guidance from him in this field also. When we compare the simplicity, unostentatiousness and humility of the
Holy Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h) with the pomp and show of worldly
kings, we are left with a feeling of utter amazement. In ordinary dealings and
conversations, worldly kings have a peculiar style of ceremony and grandeur; but
the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) , while talking to and dealing with
thousands of people, never even let them feel that they were conversing with a
superior person and kept such a low profile that he appeared as an ordinary
person. His life in *p.b.u.h : Peace be upon him
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