WHO IS YOUR IDEAL???
Asalam O'Alikum wr wb..............
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL??..............is a very common question asked now a days.
First of all, to answer this important question, We have to know the meaning of
the word "IDEAL".
The word "IDEAL" means:
"A person or thing regarded as perfect or as worth trying to
achieve" (OXFORD DICTIONARY)
So, as it reveals, an ideal person is a person who is perfect, or in other
words, he is absolutely clear from any kind of defects. Still in other words, he
is the one which can be the best example for us to follow in each field of life.
Keeping in view this definition of ideal person, when we look at the so-called
"ideals" which most of us have shaped in our minds, they are far away
from the level of "ideality".
Now a days, the ideals of most people, including muslims are some actors,
sportsmen, politicians etc.etc, who is expert in his/her field of profession.
But, even if one is expert or even perfect in his/her own field BUT knows
nothing about other fields, can he/she be regarded as a perfect example for us??
The answer is a big NO!!!
For a person to be ideal, he shall be a perfect example for us in all fields of
life, or in other words, a role model for us. He should even be a sinless
person. When we think about sinless people, our mind immediately goes towards
Prophets of God, as they were sinless people.
BUT, there is a difference between being "sinless" and being
"ideal".
Let's analyze the lives of some of the great Prophets of God Almighty:
1)__The ife of Prophet Noah(pbuh) represents a continuous preaching in the path
of Lord.
2)__The life of Prophet Ibraheem (pbuh) presents the life full of sacrifices in
the path of God.
3)__The life of Prophet Moses (pbuh) presents the life full of Jihaad against
the evil enemies of God.
4)__The life of Prophet Daood (pbuh) is full of praise of God Almighty.
5)__The life of Solomon (pbuh) is the reflection of a great and mighty king.
6)__The life of Aiyub (pbuh) if the pure reflection of patience and tolerence
for God.
7)__The life of Jesus (pbuh) represents forgiveness, hunbleness and patience.
Here were examples of the lives of some great Prophest of God.
BUT WE STILL DON'T HAVE THE IDEAL!!!!!
As we see, these prophets present greatness in their responsibilities BUT non of
them was perfect in all fields of life.
SO, WHO IS THE IDEAL ONE?? IS THERE ANY???
Sure, there is an ideal personality whom we are going to describe now.
Suppose if someone askes about our beloved Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) :
1)__Was HIS life full of preache for God?? YES!!! ____ (life of Noah (pbuh))
2)__Was HIS life full with sacrifices for God??? YES!!!___ (life of
Ibraheem (pbuh))
3)__Was HIS life a continuous war against evil enemies of God??? YES!!! ____ (
life os Moses (pbuh))
4)__Was he a perfect praiser to God??? Big YES!!! ____ (life of Daood (pbuh))
5)__Was HE a great and honourable leader ??? YES!!! ____ (life of Solomon (pbuh))
6)__Was he humble and patience and full of mercy for others??? BIG YES!!! ____
(life of Jesus (pbuh)).
CONCLUSION:
So, my dear brothers and sisters, i think now, we have reached the conclusion.
There is only one IDEAL personality in the World since Adam till doomsday, and
He is Muhammad(PBUH).
If we want guidence in any field of life, We must follow Him sincerely.
As Allah Almighty said in The Glorious Qur'aan:
"Surely you have a good model in God's Messenger, for him who looks forward
to God and the Last Day and remembers God much".(Quraan 33:21)
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Asalam O'Alikum wr wb.........
God bless all muslims, Aameen.
Umer.