A Compassion That Extends Beyond This World
It is established through an authentic narration that, when everyone—even all the prophets—will be preoccupied with themselves and plead for themselves during the Gathering in the Hereafter because of the dread of that Day, the Noble Messenger (saw)Sallallāhu alayhi wa sallam (Peace and blessings be upon him) will show his tenderness and compassion toward his ummahThe worldwide Muslim community. with the words: “Ummatīmijn ummah, ummatīmijn ummah.” It is also affirmed by the ahl-i kashfSpiritually elevated people who, by Allah’s permission, can perceive certain matters of the unseen. that, when he was born, his mother heard him saying “Ummatīmijn ummah, ummatīmijn ummah” in a supplicating tone. His entire biography, together with his extraordinary character filled with radiant compassion, likewise bears witness to his perfect tenderness and mercy. Moreover, by seeking the countless salawātPrayers asking Allah to bestow blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammed (pbuh). of his ummahThe worldwide Muslim community., he displayed his boundless compassion toward them, for he showed that he was concerned with the happiness of them all.
Indeed, you may well understand what a lack of gratitude and what a want of conscience it is not to follow the SunnahThe sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that serve as a model for Muslims. of such a loving and compassionate guide.