where to turn your face
Oh Muslim. Oh human being. Oh honoured member of the final community - the ummah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him). Do you realise your position in this world? Do you know that you are a representative (khalifa) of Islam? Do you know who your Prophet is? He (Peace and blessings be upon him and his family) is the best of creation, the beloved of Allah, the reason why this universe was created. Can any of us really fathom that? He is the owner of the highest point in creation, he passed beyond the utmost boundary into the presence of Allah. He is honoured and praiseworthy by his name alone - Muhammad. Can anyone defile his blessed character when he is protected by the Creator of all things? Do the actions of any lowly creature have an effect on him, or debase him? No, it is impossible, so why do we not draw closer to him? Why must we always be reactive instead of proactive? Apologetic instead of proud? It seems so simple, when we know these facts, and th...