All Perfect Praise Be To Allaah (ﷻ) The Most High…

Tag: The tender hearted 🫀, طيب القلب

Peace be upon him:

In Islam, being “tender-hearted” or “soft-hearted” (raqiq al-qalb) is a highly praised trait, signifying kindness, mercy, and compassion, especially towards others…

Qualities of a Tender-Hearted 🫀 Person:

Let’s us ponder and reflect ✨ upon this noble aayah:

Mercy and Remorse: A tender-hearted individual feels remorse and mercy towards others, even when faced with anger or ignorance…

as He الله عزوجل tells us;

We have sent you ˹O Prophet˺ only as a mercy for the whole world.(Q.21:107):

A Reflection of Allah’s Mercy:

The Prophet’s (ﷺ) compassion and kindness, as shown in his interactions with people, animals, and the environment, are manifestations of the divine attributes of الله عزوجل..

Examples of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) Mercy:

The weeping tree that leaned on for support after the Prophet’s (ﷺ) mosque was built is cited as an example of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) empathy extending to the environment…
His (ﷺ) encouragement for companions to conserve water, even during ablution with a flowing stream, highlights his profound consideration for all of creation…
His gentle approach to all people, including those who opposed him, showcases his unwavering kindness and compassion…

اخ وإن…
Mercy for all creation:

The verse declares the Prophet (ﷺ) a mercy not just for humans, but for all”worlds” (`alameen): mankind, jinn, animals, and the rest of creation… This broad scope indicates that his teachings, if followed, bring peace and harmony to all aspects of existence….

Footnote 📋:

Shaykh al-Islam (رحمهم الله) said:

The Prophet (ﷺ) was the most perfect of people in terms of his courage that is required of leaders in war, but he did not kill anyone with his hand except Ubay ibn Khalaf, whom he killed on the day of Uhud… He did not kill anyone else with his own hand before or after that..

(Minhaaj as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah, 8/57):

There is no doubt that, although the Messenger of Allah,(ﷺ), did not kill anyone with his own hand except this wretch, he is the one who prescribed and enjoined jihad and urged the Muslims to go out on jihad… There is no contradiction between the fact that he prescribed and enjoined jihad and killed that wretch or anyone else, and the words of الله عزوجل, (interpretation of the meaning) “And We have sent you (O Muhammad ﷺ) not but as a mercy for the Alameen (mankind, jinns and all that exists)” ’ (Q.21:107],

may He الله عزوجل, only sent him to bring people forth from darkness to light💡, and to guide them to His straight path… He prescribed for him jihad for His sake and to fight His enemies who wanted to extinguish the light 💡of الله عزوجل and spread mischief on earth 🌍…

A beautifully articulated reflection:

The soft heart 🫀:

When Allah says: “Grievous to him is what you suffer” it is a window into his heart🫀, something only الله عزوجل can show us. No one has access to the heart 🫀 except .الله عزوجل And here, He is showing us the best heart 🫀He ever created, in the best human He ever created: Muhammad (ﷺ), the master of humanity…

Allah is showing us that the Prophet (ﷺ) would feel pain when others suffered… His mercy was genuine, not a mask… A mask is something people wear during events, like elections, pretending to care about people’s issues… But once the event is over, they disappear. That’s fake… But the Prophet’s mercy (ﷺ) was very real… He (ﷺ) never claimed it himself, الله عزوجل revealed it to us…

When he (ﷺ) saw people suffering, he suffered… This is something very deep… True love ❤️ can put you in this position… When you love ❤️ someone deeply, their pain becomes your pain, and their joy becomes your joy….

How can we embody this mercy ourselves-❓

The reason I shared and refreshed these events with you, many of which you already know, is to remind us that mercy is not just a story we admire, but a quality we must live…

The prophetic model of mercy is not confined to history, it offers guidance for our lives today… In family life, we are reminded to be patient and gentle with our children, just as the Prophet (ﷺ) was with Anas ibn Malik (رضىألله عنه), never scolding or expressing annoyance over a decade of service…

In our communities, we are called to show respect and dignity to all people, even those who oppose us… The Prophet’s (ﷺ) response to the Quraysh, who had oppressed him and his followers for a decade, including their inflicting them with a siege, was graciously forgiven….

Spiritually, we are encouraged to pray for the guidance of others, not against them.. The Prophet (ﷺ) never cursed his enemies, but instead asked الله عزوجل to guide them, knowing that mercy could transform hearts🫀….

1.Mercy begins in the heart🫀:

A pure heart🫀, connected to الله عزوجل is the source of true mercy… If you don’t have it, you can’t give it… As in the story of the Bedouin who said, “I have ten children and I have never kissed any of them,” the Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “What can I do for you if Allah has removed mercy from your heart 🫀❔” Genuine mercy flows naturally from a pure heart🫀; fake mercy is easily detected… People can sense when kindness is real and when it is just for show…

When the heart 🫀 is pure and connected to الله عزوجل, mercy will appear in our words, our actions, and our dealings… And when we show mercy to others, الله عزوجل increases His mercy upon us, as the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “ Allah is merciful to those who are merciful to others.”

(Bukhari and Muslim):

2.Mercy can be learned:

It is possible to cultivate mercy:

We do this by learning more about the life of the Prophet (ﷺ) and striving to emulate his example… The more we know, the more we can act upon that knowledge – respecting elders, being gentle with children, protecting the vulnerable, caring for orphans, honouring women, and showing kindness to all of creation…

Keep this list in mind, so that when you encounter any of these groups, you remember: I must be extra careful, for my Prophet (ﷺ) commanded mercy towards them…

3.Make mercy part of your duʿa:

The Prophet (ﷺ) would make duʿaʾ for his Ummah, even in sujud: “My Lord, my Ummah… my Ummah…” until Jibril Amin (عليه السلام) came to reassure him that Allah would not forsake his Ummah… (Muslim). His mercy was not limited to his family or companions, it extended to every believer until the Day of Judgment..

4.Live mercy in daily life:

In our speech, our plans, our business, our treatment of animals, our respect for human rights, and our care for the weak, mercy should be visible… By doing so, we revive the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), earn reward from الله عزوجل, and make our own lives and communities better…

It is important to note that mercy is not just sentimentality or unchecked emotion that overrides justice, it is to express love and kindness while upholding all rights and justice with wisdom and compassion…

If we can carry even a fraction of the mercy of the Messenger (ﷺ) into our own conduct, we will not only honour his legacy but also draw closer to the mercy of الله عزوجل in this world 🌍 and the next ☁️..

We should send as much salawat (darood) on the Prophet (ﷺ) as possible… In addition to the usual salawat ibrahimi we send in our salah, there is the beautiful salawat, which is connected to the praise of الله عزوجل in the well known dua:

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِكَ، وَرِضَا نَفْسِكَ، وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِكَ، وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِكَ..

O Allah, send mercy, peace, and blessings upon our master Muhammad and his family, equal to the number of Your creation, equal to Your own good pleasure, equal to the weight of Your Throne, and equal to the ink of Your words…

Muslims can strengthen their faith, live with purpose, and positively influence the world 🌎 around them.. In this way, the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), continue to shape our lives, culture, and values, keeping the rich traditions of Islam alive…

A Blessing for Humanity:

His mission was to awaken people from heedlessness, guide them to salvation, and provide a clear understanding of the difference between right and wrong…

Reflections and Applications:

Embodying Mercy:

As followers, we are encouraged to emulate the Prophet’s (ﷺ) mercy by acting with kindness and compassion towards all creatures, including animals and the environment…

Living Justly:

This mercy also implies standing against oppression and injustice in the world 🌎…

Showing Kindness:

Practical ways to show mercy include forgiving others, choosing kindness over revenge, and sharing the Prophet’s (ﷺ) teachings with others…

Connection to All Creation:

The mercy of الله عزوجل is seen to operate on all levels of existence, and reflecting on this verse connects us to the interconnectedness of all things…

والله تعالى أعلم…

Reflect, Recognize, Refocus & Rise❗

🤲🏼 Du’as:

O’ الله, fill our hearts with faith, love, and caring❗اللهم امين يارب العالمين

“Strengthen-Aakhirah:”

Hope you’re well preparing for Akhirah❓

☝🏽Da’wah Call Towards Allaah (سبحانه وتعالى).

Sharing as reminder and rewarding❕