Seerah Of Nabi (S.A.W) 017

Main Topic

This lecture discusses the period of Fatratul Wahi (the pause in divine revelation), the subsequent revelation of Surah Al-Muddathir, the various modes of Wahi received by Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, and practical lessons on modesty and maintaining an Islamic home environment.

Key Lessons

• Fatratul Wahi: After receiving the initial revelation, a period without Wahi occurred (scholars note duration estimates from six months up to three years) to allow Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam to acclimatize to the weight of Divine speech.
• Seeing Jibreel Alayhis Salam in Original Form: Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam saw Jibreel Alayhis Salam in his full creation with 600 wings on two occasions: after the pause in revelation near Ajyad, and during the Miraj.
• Modes of Wahi: Divine revelation came in four primary ways: directly from Allah behind a hijab, inspiration placed into the heart, true dreams (as experienced by Ibrahim Alayhis Salam), and via an angel (Jibreel or Israfil Alayhimas Salam).
• Wisdom of Sayyidatina Khadijah Radiallahu Anha: She verified the angelic nature of Jibreel Alayhis Salam through modesty; when she uncovered her hair, the angel departed due to innate haya, proving it was not a devil.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Surah Al-Muzzammil (73:5): Reference to the weighty word (qawlan saqila) sent down upon the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam.
• Surah Al-Muddathir (74:1-5): Directing the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam to rise, warn the people, glorify Allah, and stay clear of all impurity.
• Hadith Jibreel: Describing how Jibreel Alayhis Salam appeared in human form to question the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam on Iman, Islam, Ihsan, and the Hour.
• Hadith on Angels: The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam stated that angels of mercy do not enter a house containing dogs or pictures of animate objects.

Practical Advice

• Purity Before Preaching: Anyone engaged in Da'wah or spiritual advice must abstain from sin and remain steadfast in their own worship for their words to have a meaningful effect on others.
• Upholding Modesty (Haya): Maintain proper Islamic dress and modesty inside and outside the home to invite the presence and protection of merciful angels.