Page 148 - The Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah

THE EXCELLENT MODEL OF THE
PROPHET’S (SAAS) LIFE

You have an excellent model in
the Messenger of Allah, for all
who put their hope in Allah and
the Last Day and remember
Allah much. (Surat al-Ahzab, 21)

Islam has two fundamental sources, the Qur’an and the
Sunnah, neither of which can be separated from the other. If
they were separated, we would be unable to grasp Islam’s real
meaning. In order to attain true happiness in the Hereafter,
believers should have a very good understanding of these two
sources and practice them correctly. The Sunnah of the
Prophet (saas), who embodied the Qur’an’s morals, is a live
interpretation of the Qur’an.
In one hadith, the Messenger of Allah (saas) said:
“At the time of disorder among my ummah, the one who
revives one of the forgotten Sunnah of mine will get the
reward of a hundred martyrs.” (Ibn Majah)
The time heralded by the Prophet (saas) appears to be close.
In order to deserve this promised reward, it is vital that all

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