The position of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is likened to the sun in the sky. Amongst the celestial bodies the sun is superior. Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is also most superior amongst all human beings. Madinah Munawwarah is superior to Jannat. Why? Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam rests in Madinah Munawwarah whereas Jannat is void of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam. (Poem)

Following the lifestyle of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam  

In the Quraan Sharif Allah Ta'ala states,

Translation:- There is definitely an excellent example in Allahs Rasool Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam for the one who fears and the last day, and who remembers Allah abundantly. (Surah Ahzaab verse 21)

From the above verse we learn that a person that is concerned of his Akhirat will definitely follow the way of life and teachings of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam. In following the Sunnat of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam lays the solution to our problems and our salvation. The Sahaaba (companions of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam did not possess material wealth, nor did they possess any arms and ammunition, yet they were always successful and victorious over their enemies. What was it that allowed them to be successful? It was the Sunnats of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam that Sahaaba had firmly held onto and adhered to at every moment of their lives.

Protection lies in following the blessed Sunnah

In previous times, we used to purchase rice in sacks which included straws of grass and stones. We were paying for the stones and grass at the price of rice. The stones and straws of grass had become valuable, due to being in the companionship of the rice. When the rice was stored away, the stones were also taken care of with the rice. However, the womenfolk finally decided to clean the rice thus they separated the stones and grass from the rice and threw them out. Now the stones lost their value. People will now kick the stones and trample upon them as they are now lying on the roadside. In a similar manner, we were respected and honoured as long as we followed Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Since we discarded the Sunnah and lifestyle of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam, we are being kicked from pillar to post. We are humiliated and disgraced throughout the world. We should once again embrace the beautiful lifestyle of our beloved leader and master Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

Maulana Jalalud Deen R.A. explains the above point by means of another example. He writes that the thorn had complained to Allah Ta'ala. The thorn was told to remain under the petals of the rose and it would be protected. When the rose is sold, the thorn will be sold with the rose as well, and the person that purchases the roses will pay for it as well. If it is separated from the rose, it will be thrown on the ground and trampled upon. We are, so to say, the thorns and because of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam, we are protected.

The greatest benefactor

The greatest to this Ummat is none other than Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam. If a person has favoured us in the world, we will be grateful and return the favour to the best of our ability. The manner of showing appreciation to Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is by reciting Durood excessively upon Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam. How often do we recite Durood?

Shah Abdul Ghani Pulpuri R.A. mentions, If a person is able to cry whilst making Dua, it is a sign of acceptance of his Dua. However many people are unable to cry. For such people, Durood Sharif will solve the problem. Durood Sharif is that action that will pull our other actions, and enter it into the register of accepted deeds. Allama Shami R.A. has written, Sending salutations upon Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is an action that is accepted with certainty. Durood Sharif is likened to the little truck that pulls the aeroplane onto the runway. 

How did Allah Ta'ala elevate the status of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam?

Allah Ta'ala states in the Quraan Sharif, And We have elevated your mention. The name of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam will be taken with the name of Allah Ta'ala in acts of worship such as the Azaan, Iqaamah, recitation of Kalimah, etc.

In another verse of the Quraan Allah Ta'ala states, Say O Muhammad Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam, If you love Allah Ta'ala then follow me Muhammad Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam, Allah will then love you and forgive your sins (Surah Aal-e-Imraan verse 31)

By inculcating the love of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam, a person becomes the beloved of Allah Ta'ala. If a person has contact with some high ranking official or minister in this world then he will get his work done without any hassle. If a person becomes the beloved of Allah Ta'ala, it is as though he has a special contact with Allah Ta'ala. If this person has a need to be fulfilled, then he will contact Allah Ta'ala and his needs will be fulfilled.

We should strengthen our relationship with Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam and the month of Rabi-Ul-Awwal is the best time to commence our efforts. May Allah Ta'ala grant us the Taufeeq.