Shafaqna English– Ayatollah Mohammad Andalib Hamadani, a senior professor at the Qom Seminary, emphasized that our Prophet (PBUH) is the Prophet of ethics, the Prophet of covenants and commitments, and the Prophet who observed all moral principles—even with his enemies. He was a messenger of interaction and peaceful coexistence.
According to Shafaqna, he stated: We must be careful not to use outdated language when introducing the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to the younger generation, language that no longer works in today’s context and might even have negative effects. Unfortunately, in many governments and groups that claim to speak in the name of Islam today, we see behaviors that are in clear contradiction to the Prophetic example.
He explained: The relationships between today’s Islamic governments can be compared to the treaties that the Prophet (PBUH) signed in Madinah with Jews, Christians, and even Arab polytheists. Likewise, the relations and interactions of a Muslim government with non-Muslims must be aligned with that Prophetic practice, which history has recorded and which the Quran has emphasized.
But if someone seeks to impose their dictatorship and tyranny upon people in the name of the Prophet (PBUH), they commit two grave sins: First, the sin of tyranny, oppression, and injustice; and second, distorting the pure and merciful image of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
In his interview with Shafaqna, Ayatollah Hamadani was asked: In today’s world—facing crises of morality, poverty, war, and discrimination—what teaching from the life of the Prophet (PBUH) is most in need of revival and renewed attention?
He replied: The Holy Quran in Surah Aal-e-Imrān (3:144) says: “Muhammad is no more than a messenger; messengers have passed away before him. If he dies or is slain, will you turn back on your heels? Whoever turns back on his heels will never harm Allah (SWT) in the least, and Allah (SWT) will reward the grateful.”
From this Verse/Ayah we learn that all Muslims are obliged to preserve and continue the guidance they have received from the Prophet (PBUH). The primary address of this verse was to the Muslims at the Prophet’s (PBUH) time, warning them not to relapse into ignorance—whether after his death or after his martyrdom.
For if one returns to ignorance, it causes no harm to God, but only to oneself. In contrast, the one who gives thanks for the blessing of guidance and distances himself from ignorance will be rewarded by God. This noble Verse is an inspiration for all Muslims across all eras.