Islam: Muhammad as role model

Question 1

how is he a role model?

Answer 1

• devoted to will of allah - perfect example of submission - perservered through life struggles
• recieved two revelations - prophet - spread message
• preached islam - great teacher - loyal to preaching as only 40 followers in 3 yrs
• focused on social justice
• lived out faith, modelled elements e.g Hajj
• just/fair leader - care for poor, encouraged strong morals/ethics

-perfect example of surrender to the will of allah

Question 2

quotes relevent to Muhammad

Answer 2

“whoever follows My guidance, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” [Quran 2:38]

“Muhammad is no more than a messenger: other messengers have passed away before him”
- Qur’an 3:144

If anyone worships Muhammad, Muhammad is dead. If anyone worships God, God is alive
- Abu Bakr