Allah’s praise and eulogy of the prophets
Exalted is Allah Whom heights of daring cannot approach and fineness of intelligence cannot find. He is such First that there is no extremity for Him so that He be contained within it, nor is there an end for Him where He would cease (being Existent).
A portion of the same sermon about the Prophet (P.B.U.H. and His Household)
Allah kept the Prophet (P.B.U.H. and His Household) s in deposit in the best place of deposit and made them stay in the best place of stay. He moved them in succession from distinguished forefathers to chaste wombs. Whenever a predecessor from among them died the follower stood up for the cause of thereligion of Allah.
About the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H. and His Household) and his Descendants ( A itra)
Until this distinction of Allah, the Glorified, reached Muhammed (P.B.U.H. and His Holy Household) – peace and blessing of Allah be upon him and his descendants. Allah brought him out from the most distinguished sources of origin and the most honorable places of planting, namely from the same (lineal) tree from which He brought forth other Prophet (P.B.U.H. and His Household) s and from which He selected His trustees. Muhammed’s descendants are the best descendants, his kinsmen the best of kin and his lineal tree the best of trees. It grew in esteem and rose in distinction. It has tall branches and unapproachable fruits.
He is the leader (Imam) of all who exercise fear (of Allah) and light for those who seek guidance. He is a lamp whose flame is burning, a meteor whose light is shining and a flint whose spark is bright. His conduct is upright, his behavior is guiding, his speech is decisive and his decision is just. Allah sent him after an interval from the previous Prophet (P.B.U.H. and His Household) s when people had fallen into errors of action and ignorance. Allah may have mercy on you.
May Allah shower His mercy on you! Do act according to the clear signs, because the way is straight and leads to the house of safety while you are in the place of seeking Allah’s favor, and have time and opportunity. The books (of your doings) are open and pens (of angels) are busy (to record your actions) while your bodies are healthy, tongues are free, repentance is accepted and deeds are accorded recognition.
