Rasulullah’s Love For His Ummah

The Intense Love of Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) for his Ummah

Anas (Radhiyallahu ‘Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wasallam) said, “Every Nabi was blessed by Allah Ta’ala with a special du’aa which was guaranteed to be accepted. Every Nabi had made his du’aa in this world for his ummah, and I have reserved my special du’aa for the day of Qiyaamah so that I may intercede to Allah Ta’ala on behalf of my entire Ummah.” (muslim)

Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam)’s deep and intense love for his Ummah can never ever be comprehended. It is a love that far surpasses the love of any mother for her infant child. The following incident presents a glimpse of his extreme love for his entire Ummah.

Hazrat Aa’isha (Radhiyallahu ‘Anha) reports that once I had seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) in a happy state. I said to him, “O Rasul of Allah (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), make (a special) du’aa for me.” 

Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam) began making du’aa in the following words: 

“O Allah, forgive Aa’isha, forgive her for her past and future, open and secret sins.” 

Hazrat Aa’isha (Radhiyallahu ‘Anha) became extremely pleased and began to laugh out of joy to such an extent that she placed her mubaarak head on her lap. Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), noticing the extreme happiness of Hazrat Aa’isha (Radhiyallahu Anha) upon the du’aa he made for her, said, ‘O Aa’isha, are you happy on account of the du’aa I made for you?” 

Hazrat Aa’isha (Radhiyallahu ‘Anha) replied, “Certainly I am happy! Why should I not be happy, whereas you made such a special du’aa for me today?” 

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) then said: “I swear by Allah, after every Salaah, I make this special du’aa for my entire Ummah.” (Saheeh ibn Hibbaan #7111). 

May Allah Ta’ala bless us with His special love and the love of his beloved, Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam), and keep us steadfast and firm on the Mubaarak Sunnah in every facet of our lives until our last breath.

(Source: Haqqseeker)