Understanding Islam — Page 154
ARE WOMEN VIOLENTLY OPPRESSED IN ISLAM? 152 On the contrary, Muslims should look to the example of Prophet Muhammad sa regarding whom God says: Say, ‘If you love Allah, follow me: then will Allah love you and forgive you your faults. And Allah is Most Forgiving, Merciful. ’ 27 In this verse, the mark of love for Allah that a Muslim has is demonstrated by the extent to which he follows the example of Prophet Muhammad sa. The Quran again emphasizes the importance of following Prophet Muhammad sa when it says: …whatsoever the Messenger gives you, take it; and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain from that. 28 In light of these teachings, when we look towards Prophet Muhammad sa , we see that he said: The best of you is the one who is best to his wife, and I am the best of you to my wives. 29