My dear children!

Allah Almighty is very kind, merciful, and generous. Allah created this entire universe with love. Allah is our Creator, and we are all His creation. The universe has countless creations: the vast blue sky, the moon, stars, sun, clouds, wind, open land, deep oceans, flowing rivers, high mountains, lush green fields, vibrant trees, delicious fruits, grains, vegetables, animals, birds, angels, jinn, and humans—all are creations of Allah.

The purpose of creating this entire universe is for the creation to know and recognize its Creator. To fulfill this purpose, Allah Almighty began the lineage of Prophets. Through the Prophets, Allah taught humans the difference between good and evil and showed them the proper way to live. Approximately 124,000 Prophets have come to this world. Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Peace Be Upon Him) is Allah Almighty’s last and most beloved Messenger. Allah Almighty says:

Translation: “Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah, you have an excellent example.” (Surah Al-Ahzab, 21)

The life of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Peace Be Upon Him) is an open book. There is no aspect of life where we do not find complete guidance from his blessed life.

Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Peace Be Upon Him) was a helper of the poor, a guardian of orphans, a support for the distressed, a helper of orphans and widows, of the highest character, a symbol of truthfulness, love, and sincerity, a keeper of promises, a dispenser of justice, one who fulfilled the rights of others, the best example of simplicity and contentment, and a symbol of bravery and courage. He was generous and always had a smile on his face. His conversation was gentle and filled with kindness and grace. Mercy and compassion were his qualities.

My dear children, in the book “Children’s Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Peace Be Upon Him),” you will read about the various stages of his life. The book is being published in three parts.

Part One discusses the birth of the Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Peace Be Upon Him) and the initial stages of his preaching of Islam.

Part Two describes the challenges encountered during the propagation of Islam. Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Peace Be Upon Him) endured hardships for ten years in Mecca. Then, by Allah’s command, he migrated from Mecca to Medina.

Part Three explains the challenges faced by the Prophet and the Muslims in Medina and how he wisely and with meticulous planning addressed problems such as education, health, employment, and living conditions.

My dear children!

The effort and mindset of all the Prophets were to maintain our connection with Allah Almighty. This is the spiritual mindset, and this connection is the lifeblood of the entire universe.

Prophet Muhammad’s Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Peace Be Upon Him) life was filled with worries and mental anguish to remove obstacles in the path of monotheism. He was ultimately successful in conveying Allah’s message. He was pleased with Allah, and Allah was pleased with him.

Reading the biography of our master, the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Peace Be Upon Him), repeatedly gives us the courage to keep moving forward, and the mindset of Allah’s beloved is instilled in us.

Khwaja Shamsuddin Azeemi

January 27, 2009