Revelation at 40
When you only look at the opening of a cave, it can be misleading. You see a small, narrow passageway that hollows into an unknown darkness and you may be right, if that’s all you are permitted to see. Perspectives are a great blessing from God. Although intangible, they build our frames of references and allow us to experience our life and those around us as we know it. When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) sat in the cave of Hira on a silent, dark night, he may have initially felt alone, small and uncertain. We all know the tradition that he did not leave that cave after his first encounter with Angel Gabriel with the same perspective. What we often forget is the significance of all that came prior to that moment. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was being prepared for 40 years before the message was revealed to him as a final proclamation to his people and humanity. So what comes to pass before is just as important as what will happen in the next 20 years of his life.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) is surrounded by incredibly strong, upright and special people throughout his life of the first 40 years, shaping his development and character. From his righteous mother Aminah who gives birth to him and nurtures his beautiful character for six years to Halima Sa’diyah who feeds him and reaps the blessings of his presence for her entire family. From Barakah whose gentle embrace comforts the young Muhammad at the passing of his mother to the protective brace of Abdul Muttalib, his grandfather who favors him because of the light he sees in him. And from Abu Talib, his kind Uncle who takes over the guardianship of Muhammad to Lady Khadijah whose heart is captivated by the immense grace and beauty of his character. His environment cultivates his Prophetic Character until he stands to attest to the message of tawheed and complete God’s favor on mankind.
Now, it is time for us to continue this legacy of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him). Prophets do not leave behind wealth or treasures. They leave behind knowledge and those that take part in preservation of that knowledge and teachings are the true heirs of the prophets. We have an obligation to strive towards preserving his way, his message and his teachings to the next generation. This will not happen without our concerted and diligent effort. Sanad Trust Foundation and all of its services are in part an effort to preserve this tradition and the connection to Allah, the Quran and the Beloved of Allah’s way (peace be upon him). The question should not be IF we want to produce the likes of Abu Bakr, Omar, Uthman and Ali, or Khadijah, Aisha, Umm Salamah and Somayyah, but rather WHEN will we produce the likes of such great women and men. We must be willing and ready to step forward and invest our wealth, resources and assistance and say the time is now, today. Let’s invest in the Sanad Trust Foundation to build the next generation of Muslims. Let’s create our future together, today.
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