Odyssey of Sacrifice — Page 17
! 19 What is to say about the prostration which is offered in earnest si ncerity ? The Ka’ba moves itself to the place where we put our forehead. 4 Exemplary Sacrifices of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) Now let us take this narrative even further and observe the apex of sacrifice. Let us observe how the Chief of the Prophets, Our Lord and Master, Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) ’s life was the epitome of sacrifice. God Himself bears witness to this in Surah Al - An‘am , verse 163: Say (O Muhammad!), ‘My Prayer and my sacrifice and my life and my death are all for Allah, the Lord of the worlds. ’ This verse presents the gist of the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) , how each and every single moment of his life was spent in the remembrance of Allah. Let us spend some time contemplating his life. How beautiful is the example of fina ncial sacrifice; how faith inspiring that one’s heart is filled with the praise of Allah. Once the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) had 10 Dirham s. A cloth merchant came and the Holy P rophet Muhammad (sa) bought a shirt from him for 4 Dirham s. After the merchant left, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) wore the new shirt. All of a sudden , a needy companion came and ask ed the Holy P rophet Muhammad (sa) for a shirt and pray ed for him that may Allah grant him the robes of paradise. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) immedia tely took off his new ly acquired shirt and gave it to the man in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! 4 Anonymous