Islam’s rahmah (compassion) as applied by Hadrat Muhammad Rasulullah khatam un nabiyyin sallallahu ‘alaihi wa ‘ala alihi wa ashabihi wa sallam

Ushama, Thameem (2021) Islam’s rahmah (compassion) as applied by Hadrat Muhammad Rasulullah khatam un nabiyyin sallallahu ‘alaihi wa ‘ala alihi wa ashabihi wa sallam. Hamdard Islamicus, 44 (2). pp. 9-35. ISSN 0250-7196 E-ISSN 2789-8490

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Abstract

This paper deals with rahmah (compassion and mercy) as practised by Prophet Hadrat Muhammad Rasulullah Khatam un Nabiyyin Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa ‘ala Alihi wa Ashabihi wa Sallam as an example for humanity that inspired his companions and was admired by others during his governance. Qualitative content analysis1 is applied to the traditional discourse on the subject using the text of The Holy Qur’an and its revered exegetes, and samples were taken from the Hadith corpus. The Biography of the Prophet Hadrat Muhammad Rasulullah Khatam un Nabiyyin Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa ‘ala Alihi wa Ashabihi wa Sallam finds its relevance to the contemporary context and the need of the hour. It studies the meaning of rahmah according to Muslim lexicographers and its English equivalent, “compassion.” Rahmah as ‘Ibad al-Rahman is examined as the Prophet’s (sal Allah-u-‘alaihi wa sallam) extension of Allah’s compassion and mercy for all creatures, emphasizing its need for peaceful coexistence and societal harmony. Examples of the Prophet’s (Sal Allah-u-‘alaihi wa sallam) governance concerning rahmah’s application to hypocrites, Jews, pagans, women, slaves, servants, animals, enemies, and prisoners of war.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Compassion, ‘Ibad al-Rahman, Mercy, Peace, Rahmatun li’l-‘Alamin
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion
Depositing User:	Prof.Dr Thameem Ushama
Date Deposited:	27 Dec 2021 17:19
Last Modified:	27 Dec 2021 17:19
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95404

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