Using double meaning words for the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)

<span class="content1">Double meaning words cannot be used for the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) even with a good intention <p>Shaykh ul Islam Imam Muhammad Anwarullah Farooqui writes:</p> <p>The summary is that even though the Sahabah used this word with a good intention and with proper respect, as the same word was an abuse in another language, Allah SWT prohibited its use. Everybody can understand here that a word which did not even hint at any kind of disrespect was prohibited because of the way it was used in another language, so how can those words which really intend disrespect be allowed? If someone says that the prohibition was only for the Jews that they should not use the said word, I will say that yes it might be so. But it cannot be denied that the prohibition was for the believers, who used this word as a form of respect. The Jews and their language are not mentioned here. If that was what was intended, then like the other mischief of Jews it would have been mentioned here. Addressing Muslims shows that use of such words even with a good intention is not allowed. Then the punishment for it was decided as execution, irrespective of whether the accused is a Muslim or non-Muslim. If any Muslim had used that word, he would have been executed. Nobody would ask that Muslim what he meant by that word.</p> <p>Shaykh Ul Islam writes in a thought provoking and heartfelt manner about the direct and indirect disrespect of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) which is being done nowadays:</p> <p>&ldquo;Now we should consider, how is it to use those words which really mean disrespect to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). It doesn&rsquo;t matter whether it is direct or indirect. If the Sahabah considered someone who said <i>&ldquo;Raina&rdquo; </i>as liable to be killed, so will these empty words be of any benefit? No, never. But what can we do except to remember those days and cry on our own fate. Those days when the pride of Muslims flew the flag of Islam on the corners of the world. The flickering light of that lamp could not be seen by the people of today&rsquo;s world. The field is clear, so whoever wants to say something, does so with amazing courage. Then look at that vain courage that those acts which make one liable for killing are being promoted as the basis for faith. If this faith, then we need to carefully think and consider what faithlessness will be.</p> <p>The Holy Quran and the Hadith prove beyond doubt even a hinted disrespect to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) destroys the faith and the person does not even realize it.</p> <p>As given in Surah Hujaraat-02</p> <p>Allah SWT has give instructions only those words which show proper respect and reverence to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) should be used.</p> <p>As given in Surah Noor-63</p> <p>Even a slight raising of the voice has been declared as the reason for the rejection of the worship of the life and all good acts and the destruction of faith (Iman). This also has been made plain that Jibrail (Peace be upon him) was a follower, servant and vizier of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). That&rsquo;s why he came to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) as a model of respect. He sent Durood and salaam to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and requested his permission to come before him. There is an agreed upon Hadith in both Bukhari and Muslim</p> <p>Translation: Once Jibrail (Peace be upon him) came to the presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), he put both his hands on his thighs and sat down in front of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). Then he asked questions about Iman, Islam and Ihsan and about Qiyamah and the establishment of the Qiyamah. The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) gave him answers. After he went away, the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) told the Sahabah: It was Jibrail (Peace be upon him), he came to teach your religion to you.&rdquo;</p> <p>The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said that he came to teach your religion to you. The question is what is meant here by teaching religion ? Jibrail (Peace be upon him) did not teach the Sahabah anything from the rules and regulations of Islam. It was the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) who explained these things through his answers. Then what did Jibrail (Peace be upon him) teach? The answer is clear. Jibrail (Peace be upon him) came to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) with utmost respect and only placed his request before the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). He taught the entire Ummah how to come before the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and how to request Him for something. The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) declared this respect and reverence as Deen and told the Sahabah: It was Jibrail (Peace be upon him) who came to teach your Deen to you.</p> <p>May Allah SWT, for the sake of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) guide all the Muslims to respect and revere the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and to follow the rules of Islam.</p> </span>