A Brief Biography of Prophet Muhammad (P)
We have sent thee not except as a mercy to all the Worlds [The Holy Qur’an, The Prophets (21): 107]
We have sent thee not except as a giver of glad-tidings and a warner to all the peoples [The Holy Qur’an, Sheba (34): 28]
The Prophet Muhammad was the son of Abdullah, who was the son of Abdul-Muttalib, who was the son of Hashim; whose ancestry reaches the Prophet Ismael son of the Prophet Abraham, peace be upon them.
BIRTH OF THE HOLY PROPHET (P.B.U.H & HIS HOUSEHOLD)
The dark clouds of ignorance had completely enveloped the Arabian Peninsula. Abominable and unlawful deeds, bloody campaigns, wide-spread plundering, and infanticide had obliterated all moral virtues, and placed the Arab society in a strange dclivity. The distance between their life and death had become very short. Just at this time the morning star of prosperity made its appearance and that dark atmosphere was illuminated with the auspicious birth of the Holy Prophet. Thus the preliminary step towards the foundation of the civilization and the advancement and prosperity of a backward nation was taken. Soon the beams of this light lit up the entire world and the foundation of learning, wisdom and civilization was laid.
Feeling the Presence of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)
Imam al-Asr (a.t.f.s.) is attentive towards all the believers
On the basis of traditions, Shias believe that Imam al-Asr (a.t.f.s.) is aware of all actions and conditions of Allah’s creatures, whether they are on the earth, in the skies, in the solar system or any other part of the universe. And out of everything he observes, he has special attention and consideration towards the believers. This is evident from the incident outlined below that highlights the concern of the Imam (a.s.) towards his Shias.