CHAPTER TWENTY –SIX

THE PROPHETS ARE UNABLE TO SIN

The insults of the Prophets made by the Deobandis have encouraged some people to openly slander and ridicule the Ambiya. In addition to this, there has arisen a sect which says that the Prophets are sinners and even polytheists and Kaafirs (Allahعزوجل forbid!), believing that the Prophets were Mushriks, Kaafirs and major sinners and only became Prophets after repenting (tauba). I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity of defending the status of the Prophets by discussing this topic.

INTRODUCTION

There are various types of sin - Polytheism, Infidelity, Major Sin and Minor Sin [i.e.

Shirk, Kufr, Kabeera and Sageera].

Minor sins are of two types,

1. Some sins which are proof of contemptible nature, e.g. stealing, fraud, etc.

2. Others which are unlike the above.

Thereafter, there are two further forms to these sins,

I. Intentional,

2. And unintentional.

The Prophets also have two conditions,

1. The period before their proclamation of Prophethood (nabuwwat).

2. The period after.

Through the grace of Allahعزوجل the Prophets are sinless (rna' sum) and infallible to polytheism (shirk). infidelity (kufr), deviance and vile actions at all times. Not even for a moment can these blessed individuals be deviant in belief or perform any disgraceful action, intentionally or unintentionally, before or after the proclamation of Prophethood, because they immediately have recognition of Allahعزوجل from their birth. Hadrat Adam علیہ السلام found "Laa ilaaha ilallaahu

Muhammadur Rasoolullah" written on the pillars of the Arsh immediately after he was created. - Madaarijun-Nubuwwah & Mawaahibul-Ladunya

This proves that he had recognition of Allahعزوجل from birth and that he was lettered and literate without the need of a teacher, because as soon as he was created, he read the written word on the pillars of the Throne of Allahعزوجل.

When Hadrat Esa علیہ السلام was born, he instantly said, "1 am the servant of Allahعزوجل. He has granted me revelation and made me a Nabi." 26.1 - Surah Maryam, Verse 30

If a Prophet became a sinner, both opposing him and obeying him would become necessary, and this is a concentration of two opposite things.

And, "He (Allahعزوجل) has commanded me to perform Salaah and give Zakaat until my life ceases, and I am also good to my mother." 26.2 This ayat proves that from the time of birth, Hadrat Esa علیہ السلام knew that Allahعزوجل was the Rubb. He understood that he was given Prophethood and the Injeel. He was even aware of mannerism, culture and etiquette!

In his childhood, Hadrat Ibrahim علیہ السلام looked at the stars setting and said to his kaafir nation, "Can this be my Lord?" Later, on seeing the stars set, he said, "I dislike those that decline," 26.4

Subhanallah! Through this, he proved the Oneness (Tauheed) of Allahعزوجل and that the setting of the stars, moon and sun is proof that they are creation. All of this took place while he was still a minor. This type of rational deduction has even been approved by Allahعزوجل “و تلک حجنتا اتینھا ابراھیم علی قومہ” 26.5

As soon as he was born, Sayyiduna Rasoolul1ah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم went into Sajda and interceded for his Ummah. - Madaarijun-Nubuwwah & Mawaahibul-Ladunya

This shows us that our Beloved Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم was born knowing the glory of Allahعزوجل his own excellence and had recognition of his Ummah. At childhood, when children were drawn towards play, Rasoolullahصلی اللہ علیہ وسلم used to reply when he was called to join them, "I have not been created for this." By this, he explained the true aim of a human's life (to worship Allahعزوجل). He once also said, "I was already a Prophet while Adam was still in the process of being created." 26.6 ­Hadith Sharif

Commentating on the ayat, “لا ینال عھدی الظلمین” 26.7 Mulla Jeewan writes, "The Prophet’s are sinless from infidelity (kufr) before and after receiving revelation." 26.8-Tafseeraate-Ahmadia

From the above, it is established that the Prophets are born having recognition (ma'rifat) of Allahعزوجل and that they are not stained with the impurity of deviance.

The following discussion is about the Prophets and sin. They are always innocent (ma'sum) from committing major sins, before and after revealing their Prophethood.

Yes, by mistake and in forgetfulness, faltering can emanate from them but they do not remain steadfast on it. Rather, Allahعزوجل informs and turns their attention towards their error and they thereafter separate themselves from it.

The first type of minor sins has never been committed by the Prophets, before or after their proclamation (i.e. those that are indicative of contemptibility). The second type, however, can be emitted from them.