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Peace and blessings on our beloved Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Alhamdulillah, On this blessed
day, where this evening we are very fortunate to have been able to invite some members of the
Panel Forum of Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College. On this day, the panel
members will discuss about Rasulullah as an example to Mankind. Lets us welcome our Panel
Members, from my side is .

Chairman: Bismillah

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"And indeed you are of great moral character. (68:4)

In this verse, Allah (SWT) has certified that the person having the highest standards of
Akhlak (character, conduct, moral) is our Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. It is no doubt as a
muslim, Rasulullah is our true role model, for him being the highest ranked person by
Allah. It is important that we have the feeling of love towards the Prophet, and to love
him, one needs to know him first.

Chairman: Well, for the first time I will invite the first Panel to explain a bit of the story
about The Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.

Panel: Indeed Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. have a good example to follow for those
who expect a good meeting with Allah on the Day of the afterlife. Prophet
Muhammad is The Most influential person in Islam, even Ranked The Most
influential people in history.

History has Told us That Prophet was born an Orphan in Makkah and
subsequently raised by his extended family. He worked as a Shepherd and a
merchant, was never formally educated. He was well known to his fellow
countrymen for his absolute honesty, impeccable character and strong sense of

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justice and fair - so much so That Called him fondly for hire Al-amin, meaning the
trustworthy.

Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. also has a great personality which has resulted in
him being feared but also being respected. In fact, people will not dare to lift
their face while he was speaking. Besides, anyone who intends to harm him is
frightened when facing the Prophet S.A.W.

Although he was feared by the people, he went on an humble attitude. With his
high position, did not cause him to be a tyrant. In fact, he used to sew his own
torn clothes, patch his perforated shoes and also clean the house himself. In
addition, while in the Azhab war, Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. also came along
digging the Trenches with the others, and he said I do not like to be look
different with the others.

He is also very generous. Jabir bin Abdullah said the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.
never said no when people asked for his help and guidance. For Example: he had
received money but all the money he gave to others. Until when somenone
came to him to ask for something, he said, I dont have anything to give you but
you can buy thing by debting under my name and if Allah give me Rezeki I will
pay for your debt.

We can see how noble was Prophet S.A.W. character is. So, Perhaps thats all
from me.

Chairman: Now, Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. is known to be honest in the economic field.
Lets hear from the second panel.



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Panel: In the field of economic development, the goal is not material gain, but human
welfare in general. Islam exhorts that the balance between the material and
physical aspects, between the individual and societal needs be maintained in
order to narrow the gap between two opposite sides of human world. It is stated
in the Quran Surah Al-Araf verse 32-33:-

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Say, "Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has produced for His
servants and the good [lawful] things of provision?" Say, "They are for those who
believe during the worldly life [but] exclusively for them on the Day of
Resurrection." Thus do We detail the verses for a people who know. "My Lord
has only forbidden immoralities - what is apparent of them and what is
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Allah that for which He has not sent down authority, and that you say about
Allah that which you do not know."

So everyone is free to conduct any business he likes outside the harmful and
shameful circle he has been warned to refrain from. If he does not listen to this
warning, he will be in trouble. Every good quality as precondition to a successful
business is encouraged by Islam.

The Prophet himself was a businessman before he was appointed as a Prophet.
His ability to run business prudently, by his fairness and truthful conduct in
dealing with people had won him the heart of his employer, Khadijah who later
offered him m&riage. He advocated Muslims to follow the spirit of Prophet Daud
(David) of hard work, earned his living from his own labour. He also said that
faith of a Muslim is not complete If he is not good in his profession. He said:

If you leave matters to those who are not professional, you are waiting for the
disaster

If he works in the production line, his products must be compatible with
products of other companies or factories. In order to be marketable, it must suit
the taste of buyers and their standards of living. In this regard, Islam teaches not
to cheat in offering the product to the market. It must be shown as it is without
any publicity it does not deserve. In the life time of the Prophet, he found many
cases in market places where the merchants tried to cheat the customers. The
Prophet said to them: Whoever cheated are not from amongst us (Muslims).

Islam laid many regulations in the field of economy such as trade, leasing,
business transaction, contract and others to prevent unfair dealing within the
community and in the world of business at large. What is also prevented by Islam

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is a monopoly and exploitation -by one man or one group at the expense of the
others. So thats all from me chairman.

Chairman: Now, for the last one, as a leadership Rasulullah S.A.W. show us a good example
as husband and neighbourhood.

Panel: The harmonious married life is one of the key factors in building a good society
and respectable. Good and harmonious household is difficult to be earned
without the cooperation and mutual respect between husband and wife and
other family members. Husband should behave well and honourable in dealing
with his family, in addition, he must always show a good example in
communication, so that it is easier to be a good role model for the wife and
children. In the household, the husband should not act so harsh and selfish who
only knows ordering his wife, psychically. Everything must prepared, without
thinking of loves, cooperation together along with his wife, as well as helping
each other.

In married life, the Prophet S.A.W. is seen as a good example that can be
followed by husband in managing his family very well and harmonize. As a
husband, Prophet S.A.W. was a very considerate and willing to help his family. A
lot of work is done by his own hands, such as sewing clothes, milking goats and
when he felt want to eat some food, he is not a choosy type of person. He will
eat anything. Prophet S.A.W was very angry to the husbands who beat their
wives as he beats his slaves. Prophet S.A.W said:-

"Dont any of you feel ashamed to beat his wife as he beats his servant? In the
morning, beating his wife, while at night slept his wife?


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Now for the neighbourhood. Prophet S.A.W. regarded the neighbours as
brothers and sisters because of their closeness and living in the same vicinity. He
once smelt the aroma of the soup cooked by his wife. He told her to give some of
it to the neighbours who also smelt it. He said it was not right for a Muslim to
sleep with a full stomach after having had a good meal but let his neighbour
starve. He laid the foundation for a friendly relation and cooperation among
neighbours exemplifying that living as a neighbour one has ones right and
responsibility. In regard to the rights of a neighbour, the Prophet said:

Help him if he asks your help; give him relief if he seeks your relief; show him
concern if he is distressed and when he is ill; attend his funeral if he dies;
congratulate him If he meets any good; sympathize with him if any calamity
befalls him; do not block his air by raising your building without his permission
and do not harass him.

Chairman: In conclusion, by following the character of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W., we are
also responsible for communicating his preaching to Muslims. To ensure that our
dakwah become effectively, we should emulate the noble of the prophet
Muhammad personality. May Allah help us to be stong to always acting by the
Prophets akhlaq.