Companions of the Prophet
English book, p. 42
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
in prayer” (The Quran, 48:29). This indicates their complete submission to God. They had reached a state of total surrender and possessed a profound understanding of God’s greatness. When individuals consciously comprehend the absolute power of God and recognize their total helplessness, they willingly submit themselves to Him with humility. In their hearts and minds, there is no greatness left but the greatness of God. God becomes their sole concern. This exemplifies the essence of perfect monotheism, and the Companions of the Prophet had attained the highest level of this monotheism in the perfect sense Utmost Conviction and Trust in God The fourth attribute of the Companions of the Prophet is described in the above Quranic verse (48:29) as “Seeking the grace of God and His goodwill.” This indicates that the Companions had a deep-rooted conviction in the existence of God. They had unwavering faith in God, recognizing that He is the ultimate Bestower and Withholder and that success and failure are determined by His will. They placed their utmost trust in God, prioritizing Him above all else. Their hopes and aspirations were entirely dependent on God. Qualities of Sincerity, Piety, and Humility The sixth attribute of the Companions of the Prophet, as expressed in the words refers to ‘the visible marks

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