Nashrut Teeb Part 1

Main Topic

An examination of the primordial status, creation, and exalted distinction of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam, based on selections from Nashrut Teeb by Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi Rahmatullahi alaih.

Key Lessons

• Engaging with the Seerah of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam brings divine barakah and serves as a spiritual means for removing widespread trials and sicknesses.
• The Nur (light) of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam was created prior to all other creations, including the Lawh (Preserved Tablet), Qalam (Pen), Arsh, and humanity.
• Though sent as the final messenger chronologically, Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam holds absolute precedence over all creation, being the first to answer Bala in the primal covenant.
• The blessed lineage of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam was preserved in purity through the spinal columns of noble ancestors and Prophets, including Adam, Nuh, and Ibrahim Alayhimussalam.
• Prior scriptures, such as the Torah and Injeel, foretold the arrival, birthplace, migration, and compassionate character of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Hadith of Jabir Radhiyallahu anhu: Description of the initial creation of the Nur of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• Hadiths of Irbaz bin Sariah and Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu anhuma: Affirmation of Prophethood while Adam Alayhis salam was still between soul and body.
• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:129): The dua of Ibrahim Alayhis salam asking Allah to raise a Messenger from amongst his lineage.
• Surah As-Saff (61:6): Glad tidings from Isa Alayhis salam regarding the coming of Ahmad Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• Surah Al-A'raf (7:157) & Surah Al-Fath (48:29): Qualities of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam recorded in previous scriptures.

Practical Advice

• Recite and study the Seerah during times of difficulty or widespread trials to draw divine mercy.
• Emulate the Sunnah of repelling evil with good, forgiving others, overlooking faults, and avoiding harshness in speech and interactions.
• Increase the recitation of Durood Sharif upon Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam as a key devotional practice.