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Role of the Brothers of the Prophet

English book, p. 65

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Role of the Brothers of the Prophet those who deny the truth but compassionate towards one another. You see them bowing and prostrating themselves, seeking the grace of God and His good will. Their marks are on their faces, the traces of their prostrations; they are described in the Torah and the Gospel as being like a seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, becomes thick, and stands firm on its stem, delighting the sowers. He seeks to enrage the disbelievers through them. God has promised forgiveness and a great reward to those who believe and do good works.” (48:29) In these verses, the Quran, referring to the Torah and the Bible, describes the individual character of the Companions, which found expression in their ability to recognize the Prophet of Islam on merit and support him without reservation. They were highly principled men, true worshippers, totally trusting God. The present Torah uses the word ‘saints’ for them. (Deuteronomy, 33:2) In the Bible, Jesus Christ mentions the Companions of the Prophet using the simile of a tree (Matthew, 13: 3132), symbolizing a historical process. One role of the Companions of the Prophet was performed in their times. Another role was that which was accomplished

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