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If no one can equal the Prophet, how can we follow his example inwardly and outwardly?

Foundations of Faith

The question may arise in many minds that the Beloved Prophet's ﷺ status is unequalled and unmatched even amongst the Prophets, so how can it be possible to follow his example in the external and internal Sunnah? The answer is simple, and it is in the verse where Allah mentions in the Qur'an:

"Allah has truly blessed the believers, for He has sent them a Messenger from themselves, who recites His signs to them and purifies them, and teaches them the Book and the Wisdom" [Qur'an, Al Imran 3:164]

Allah sent a Messenger from ourselves so we can follow him in his deeds and actions, whether external or internal. Tasawwuf is the path to attain the Divine love of Allah by following the path of Allah's Last Prophet ﷺ.

References

  • Qur’an Al Imran 3:164

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