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Excellent role models according to the holy Quran

SHAFAQNA – In Ayah 21 of Surah Al-Ahzab, Allah (SWT) said: “The Messenger of God is an excellent role model for those of you who put your hope in God and the Last Day, and remember Allah (SWT) a lot.” The Prophet of Islam (PBUH) has been named in this Ayah as an excellent role model (Oswah in Arabic). In here, role model means ”example, and a leader to be followed”. The word “Oswah” has been mentioned three times in the holy Quran, twice about Prophet Ibrahim (AS) in Ayahs 4 and 6 of Surah Al-Mumtahana, and once for the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) in the above-mentioned Ayah.

Ayah 21 of Surah Al-Ahzab introduces the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) as a complete human being who is the best of role models in all cases, for example in belief and sincerity, in asceticism and piety, in forbearance and steadfastness, in relying on God and sacrifice, in braveness and courage, in discipline and cleanliness, in worshipping God and self-purification, and in many other cases. By following such a complete role model, the people can reach the prosperity in this world and the hereafter.

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