Tarbiyah 01-03: Honoring the Final Messenger ﷺ | Insights from Shaykh Ibrahim Zidan | ZAD Academy Audio | Blogpost by Zayd Haji

Tarbiyah 01-03: Honoring the Final Messenger ﷺ | Insights from Shaykh Ibrahim Zidan | ZAD Academy Audio | Blogpost by Zayd Haji

By Zayd Haji – Student at Zad Academy

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In this post, I will summarize key reminders about our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his finality, and our duty to follow him, based on Qur’anic verses and authentic hadiths.

1. Praise to Allah and the Prophet ﷺ

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family, and companions.

We testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad ﷺ is His final Messenger.

2. The Love of the Companions for the Prophet ﷺ

Urwah ibn Mas'ud (RA) said during the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah:

"I have visited kings like Caesar, but never have I seen a leader more loved and obeyed by his companions than Muhammad ﷺ."

This shows the deep respect and love the Sahabah had for the Prophet ﷺ — a sign of true belief.

3. Follow the Unlettered Prophet ﷺ

Allah says in the Qur’an:

“…So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, who believes in Allah and His words. Follow him so that you may be guided.”

— Surah Al-A'raf 7:158

This verse shows that guidance comes by following Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

4. Finality of Prophethood

Allah clearly states:

“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the seal of the prophets.”

— Surah Al-Ahzab 33:40

Belief in his finality is a core part of Islamic faith. Anyone who claims a prophet will come after him is rejecting a clear Qur'anic teaching.

5. Protection from Error

The Prophet ﷺ did not make mistakes in conveying the message. Allah says:

“Your companion (the Prophet) has neither gone astray nor erred.”

— Surah An-Najm 53:2

6. No Religion Accepted Except Islam

Allah says clearly:

“And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be among the losers.”

— Surah Al-Imran 3:85

7. The Prophet’s Final Sermon

In the Farewell Khutbah, the Prophet ﷺ said:

“I have conveyed the message and fulfilled the trust.”

He fulfilled his mission. Allah commands:

“Say: O mankind, I am the Messenger of Allah to you all…”

— Surah Al-A’raf 7:158

8. His Message Is for All Humanity

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“There is nothing between the heavens and the earth that does not know I am the Messenger of Allah, except the sinners among jinn and mankind.”

— Musnad Ahmad – Hadith of Jabir

“The previous prophets were sent to their nations only, but I have been sent to all of mankind.”

— Sahih al-Bukhari 335

https://sunnah.com/bukhari:335

Conclusion

As Muslims, we must love, follow, and obey the Prophet ﷺ. His message is final, universal, and the only path to salvation. Let us hold firm to his Sunnah, honor his legacy, and invite others with wisdom