In the Prophet’s Company

those who prostrate themselves.” (26:219) In this verse, those who prostrate refer to the believers, and movements mean going back and forth. This alludes to the Prophet Muhammad’s daily activities, which he undertook to reform the believers and raise religious awareness among them. These efforts, in a broader sense, also constituted part of the Prophet’s companionship. Throughout these activities, he continually worked to increase the religious consciousness of the believers. To understand the idea of extended companionship, here is an example: Narrated by Abu Hurairah: A man insulted Abu Bakr while the Prophet was sitting. The Prophet watched in amazement and smiled. When the man continued and Abu Bakr responded to some of his words, the Prophet became angry and stood up. Abu Bakr followed him and said: “O Messenger of God, he was insulting me while you were sitting, and when I replied to some of what he said, you got angry and stood up?” He said: “An angel was with you, responding on your behalf. But when you responded with some of your own words, Satan became present, and I do not sit where Satan is present.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 9624) This is a clear example of what we call conscious awakening taught by the Prophet. The truth is that every