Darul Hikmah Seminar @ Sanad: A Day in the Life of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
On Sunday, January 13, Mufti Hussain Kamani joined us at Sanad Learning Center in order to describe a day in the life of The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.). The class began in the name of Allah (s.w.t.) with a correction of our intention. This is where Mufti Hussain reminded us that our actions and the seminar were for the sake of Allah, nothing less, as all our actions are. In the seminar we went over how The Prophet (s.a.w.) spent his day, beginning with the nafl prayer of tahajjud and ending well into the night of The Prophet (s.a.w.). The class was primarily based off of a book written by Darul Hikmah Research and Development Team, with reference and citations acknowledging where the material was gathered from, along with anecdotes and instances that further explained the written content of the book provided.
After a half-day workshop we were asked to write down our reflections on the seminar along with lessons we may have learned throughout the day. In terms of the seminar, itself, the atmosphere was wholesome, dialogue was unrestricted, and our speaker was beyond competent. Mufti Hussain was animated and lively, his words were purposeful and concise, he brought smiles and laughter from his students throughout the day, and he was neither exhaustive nor limited in insight on The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.). Mufti Hussain gave us basic knowledge on how to emulate The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) for he is the Beloved of Allah. The book Mufti Hussain wrote was well-written, keeping a simple style so as to be suitably didactic while conveying an important message; by relaying how the day of The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) was spent we were instructed on how to manifest our love for him, how to grow in our love for him, and in turn how to gain the favor of Allah (s.w.t.).
It is hard to say if Mufti Hussain planned the anecdotes regarding The Prophet’s (s.a.w.) life or improvised, nevertheless, through them he provided a categorical breakdown of salat and supplication, decorum regarding visitation, the goings-on of family time and meal time, of business dealings and generally the actions that pertain to all people–the mundane rituals, the daily grind–in a manner that fortifies the walls erected between the faithful and the faithless. Piety and faith were encouraged through acts of worship, assuredly, but a distinct emphasis was placed on gentleness of manner and ease of heart.
On a more personal level of reflection, Mufti Hussain spoke with and of a tenderness in relation to The Messenger of Allah (p.b.u.h), the Beloved of Allah. I witnessed the portrait of a man who is warm-hearted as a husband and father, who wins over the heart of his enemies, he prays to be counted among the poor and supplicates throughout the day for himself and others. Allah loves him and takes pleasure in his actions, which is reason enough to love someone or something, but it is with understanding and reflection on his character and his humanity that my love grows for him, may peace be upon him.
By: Maryam Shakir
Sanad Learning Coach
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