{"_id":"668da0b90b76658b4c233ee2","title":"Are there some matters in which we can’t compare ourselves and take example from the prophets?","question":"I’m wondering to what extent can we take the prophets as an example for ourselves? The prophets were the best of mankind, and I recently saw a video in which a shaykh was saying we can’t compare ourselves to the prophets because they are very different from us. I’m confused and wondering if there are some matters in which we can’t compare ourselves and take example from the prophets? \nAlso to provide an example: the shaykh was saying a woman disowned her son because she took example of prophet Nuh eventually letting go of his son because of his son’s disobedience. The shaykh was saying to the woman you can’t compare yourself because prophet Nuh lived approximately 900 years so he was much more patient","answer":"The prophets serve as exemplary figures for us to emulate. They serve as our guiding lights and role models, setting the standards for the rest of humanity. When we gauge ourselves against the conduct of the prophets, it is imperative that we compare our behavior, aspirations, values, relationships, and devotion to theirs. However, in our earnest pursuit of emulating the prophets, it is essential to acquire knowledge from learned scholars rather than attempting to follow the prophets based on our own interpretations of their actions.\n\nIndeed, there are certain aspects unique to the prophethood that do not apply to us, and the prophets would explicitly inform us of these distinctions. For instance, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was not allowed to accept sadaqa (charitable gifts), and he was granted permission to have more than four wives.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff70b76658b4c232a80","tag":"Seerah: Sunnah and Hadith","count":68},{"_id":"668d9fe90b76658b4c2328ce","tag":"Aqeedah: The Prophets","count":28}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:42:33.208Z"}