We say, and we are not shy to say it: Prophet
Muhammad (s) is our light; Prophet Muhammad (s) is our
heart; Prophet Muhammad (s) is our life; For without our
beloved Prophet (s) we would never have been guided to
know of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, nor of the
Angels, the prophets, the books of revelation nor of the
Afterlife. When our master 'Ali (r) was asked about the
strength of his devotion to Allah's Prophet (s) he
replied: "By Allah, we cherished him more than we did
our children, our parents, and all of our possessions.
He was much dearer to us than fresh water is for a
thirsty soul." Such was the esteem and the honor the
Prophet (s) was held in by his Companions. By the same
token, the hearts of true believers ought to be filled
with similar devotion to the Prophet (s). Sending
blessings on Allah's Beloved (s) is certainly the best
way of invoking him, in compliance with the command of
the Lord Almighty. In thus blessing him we show him
gratitude and acknowledge his countless favors to us. To
send blessings on the Prophet (s) is only a negligible
payment for the unending benefits and good we have seen
through him. In truth, to thank the Prophet (s) is to
thank Allah, and Allah Himself is Champion and Supporter
of those who honor His Beloved Messenger (s). Blessing
the Prophet (s) is a token of devotion, obedience and
the highest form of worship to bring the believer closer
to Allah. The Almighty reserves the best of rewards and
the most complete forgiveness for those who continually
bless His Prophet (s). Suffice it to point out in this
respect that it is out of honor and commendation of His
Prophet (s) that Allah, revealed this Quranic verse
starting with His Divine Self and followed by His
Angels, orders His servants thus: ¿Allah and His Angels
send blessings on the Prophet; O ye who believe! Send
your blessings on him and salute him With all respect.¿
Following this verse, obligating believers to praise the
Prophet (s), Allah then describes the incomparable
Bounty that He (s) is: ¿Allah did confer a great favor
on the believers, when He sent among them a messenger
from among themselves, rehearsing unto them the signs of
Allah, purifying them and instructing them in the Book
and wisdom, while, before that, they had been in
manifest error.¿ In obedience to the Divine Order and in
expression of our love and admiration for the
Treasurehouse of Allah's Munificence and the
Manifestation of the Reality of The Almighty's Divine
Names and Attributes, and in the blessed tradition of
our ancestors and predecessors in faith, we present this
book of perfumed verse dedicated to the love of our
Master, and the Master of All Creation, Prophet Muhammad
(s) , upon whom be the choicest of Allah's peace and
blessings, and upon his Family, Companions, House and
Followers, up to the Day of Rising.
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