Recep Dogan

The Exemplary Role Model Muhammad Recep Dogan

The journey of humanity started in Paradise first and then continues on Earth. God created human beings in the best form and endowed them with the necessary capacity that enables them to be vicegerents of God. So, humankind is destined to act behalf on God; to provide justice and contribute to harmony among the creatures. Fulfilling this responsibility needed divine guidance and continuous support for humankind. God had sent many messengers to different nations in different time segments throughout history. We do not know all the prophets, but some of them are mentioned in the Qur'an. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the final Messenger of God, and the Qur'an is the final revelation to guide humanity to happiness in both this world and the next, by offering them the most suitable lifestyle. In this regard, it is pivotal to know the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), because it provides the proper understanding of the Qur'an. The last revelation was experienced, practiced, and taught by him, so it is not an exaggeration to say that God articulated His last message in the Prophet's life. Therefore, to understand the words of God better, it is essential to learn the life of the Prophet. The Prophet is the best role model for humankind and he represented the best human values in his nature. Discovering the different aspects of his life is indeed discovering the real value of humankind. This will also enlighten us as to why God chose humankind to be his vicegerent on Earth. He explained the meaning of this universe and introduced our Creator with His names and attributes. If we know God in His true sense, it is because of the Prophet Muhammad. Similarly, if we know how to be perfect man and represent the universal values, it is again through His exemplary life. All of humanity is in great debt to him, regarding learning the meaning of their life on Earth and achieving the happiness in both worlds. In this work, we tried to show his exemplary life, so that people can follow his way and find solutions for all kinds of problems. In this book, I discovered the different aspects, dimensions, and praiseworthy characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Through this, I came to the conclusion that it is beneficial to combine S?rah with the philosophy behind it, so I have attempted to do so in this humble work.