Muiz Bukhary – The Prophetic Way Fostering Harmony through Conflict Resolution

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The importance of harmony and compromise in constructive relationships is highlighted by notable incidents from the past. The Prophet sallali Alayhi wa sallam's actions, including listening to people and seeking help from others, are noted as important. The importance of acceptance and seeking help for managing conflict is emphasized.

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			NiFi coolibah ko teamworking Allah Who muscley wa salim Ali he filled me in, in the in Allah Who
muscly was selling either he added the color of the hero. Salam alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
My dear brothers and sisters, this is my body, and I warmly welcome you to another enriching episode
of the Prophet equip series. Today insha Allah Tala, we embark on a timely topic, fostering harmony
through conflict resolution insha, Allah Tala, we will learn from the perfect model, the perfect
role model, our beloved prophet muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, on how he very effectively
managed conflicts and how he promoted unity amongst people. I'd like to start off by setting the
		
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			stage, let's talk about the importance of harmony in society. You see, wherever there are humans,
there's bound to be conflict. Why? It is because we've all been created different like five fingers,
we think differently. We like different things. We have different opinions, different views,
different takes on matters. What distinguishes us is how we navigate through all of this, how we
handle conflicts when they arise. And if you look at it from the psychological angle, scientifically
resolving conflicts effectively, this leads to emotional well being and it also enhances
interpersonal relationships. Now let's look at the Islamic perspective. You have obviously the
		
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			Prophet ik example and one of the narrations that comes to mind at this juncture is where the
Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is reported to have said that the believer is the one from whom
people and NAS people are safe in regards to their lives and their wealth. So a Muslim, a believer
is a person who navigates through relationships carefully diplomatically. You know, a believer is a
person who is careful not to hurt others. A believer is a person who is careful not to break hearts.
A believer is a person who strives to foster harmony strives towards establishing unity, and this is
easily observed
		
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			in the life of Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam. I'd like to now quickly mention a notable
incident or two from the Sierra from the life of Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, take the
Treaty of Saudi Arabia, a powerful lesson in compromise, the art of compromise, and also a powerful
lesson in teaching us how to look towards the larger picture.
		
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			To really appreciate the incident, you have to put yourself in the shoes of the Prophet sallallahu
alayhi wa sallam and the companions and the Sahaba ribuan Allah Allah Allah Germain. Imagine,
Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and the Sahaba fatigued, but hopeful bit hearts brimming full
of hope traveling towards Makkah, they had intended to perform our ombre. Now those of you who have
performed the umbra, those of you who have performed Hajj, you would relate. You've done your haram,
your heart is yearning for Makkah. And as you make your way, you're you're you're full of hope.
There's adrenaline, you're looking forward to performing Umrah to visiting the house of Allah. So
		
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			they were aiming to perform ombre. But then what happens, the Quraysh stood in their way, tensions
were high, the air was thick with anticipation. And here now, a powerful lesson unfolds. And this
lesson is one in the art of compromise and agreement was laid out, and it was known as the Treaty of
today via the terms at first glance, appeared to be heavily in favor of the Quraysh. So much so that
some of the Sahaba even the staunchly faithful like armor of the Allah one found them difficult to
accept, but the messenger sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, he
		
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			looked at the bigger picture. He looked beyond the present beyond the immediate he looked at the
bigger picture. He took a step back and looked at the bigger picture. He sallallahu alayhi wa sallam
knew that this treaty, even with its apparently unfavorable conditions, was a means to peace. It was
a gateway to peace. It was going to be a pause in the toxicity in the negativity
		
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			In the harm the hostilities that will allow the message of Islam to spread. And so he sallallahu
alayhi wa sallam agrees to the terms. And what happened within two years, the Quraysh they broke the
treaty. But by that time, Islam had already spread far and wide, much more widely. People were
entering into the fold of Islam Subhana Allah in droves, the prophets vision, guided by Divine
Wisdom by the help of Allah subhanho wa Taala proved true, the larger picture had indeed been
realized. So this teaches us many brothers and sisters, the profound lesson that sometimes and mark
my words, sometimes compromise is not a sign of weakness, but a master stroke of wisdom. May Allah
		
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			subhanho wa Taala help us all to understand this, I mean,
		
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			the next incident that I'd like to share with you all, from the life of the messenger is the event
of the of if.
		
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			But here we see the messenger navigating a sensitive situation. Those of you who are familiar with
the story of the event of if the slander against our beloved mother, Aisha Radi Allahu anha, the
beloved wife of the messenger sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is a powerful story etched in the annals
of Islamic history. Again, I need you all to put yourself in the shoes of the Sahaba then picture,
the closely knit community of Medina. Suddenly, a wash with whispers with gossip with rumors. What
had happened. A grave accusation had been made against Aisha Radi Allahu Allah, a cornerstone of the
messengers household of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam household, and by extension the
		
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			entire Muslim Ummah, the Muslim community, and the messenger sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, he found
himself at the epicenter of this emotional earthquake. The gravity of the situation was not just a
domestic issue, but one that had the potential to literally tear the social fabric of the young
Muslim community. But the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. This was something that had been
launched against his own wife. Instead of impulsively reacting, the prophet consulted his closest
companions, and he weighed his options carefully. He sought the counsel of eyeshadow, the Allah one
has parents, and he addressed the community openly, transparently encouraging ethical conduct,
		
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			encouraging righteous conduct and piety. And then what happens divine revelation finally comes
exonerating our mother Aisha Radi Allahu anha and revealing the falsehoods of the liars of these
toxic elements who had launched
		
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			this negativity against Aisha Radi Allahu anha. And at that juncture, the community was prepared to
mend its ways. Why? Because of the manner in which the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam handled
this critical situation, he preserved the unity of the Muslim ummah, the Muslim community, and he
said Subhan Allah and unparalleled example of conflict resolution. This was the messenger sallallahu
alayhi wa sallam and he is the one my dear brothers and sisters that we are supposed to follow in
the month of Ramadan Allah will
		
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			we remember him son, Allahu Allahu alayhi wa sallam the month that he was born in may remember him
by talking about him by studying his life and by emulating him sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. Now as
we come towards the end of the video, I'd like to share a few action tips. Number one, be a keen
listener. Listen, my dear brother, my dear sister to understand not just to react, not just to
respond.
		
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			Like, you know, you'd have read these quotes online, and the sayings you'd have heard. We have two
ears and one mouth, which indicates that we should listen more than we speak. But a lot of us myself
included we listen not to understand we listen to respond to reply. Listening to understand this
aligns with the Prophetic
		
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			teachings, the prophet the character, as he said, Allahu alayhi wa sallam was a careful and
attentive listener. Action Item number two,
		
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			empathy, e over e, empathy over ego. Discard your ego
		
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			inculcate empathy.
		
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			This is a forgotten sunnah Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam showing empathy Rasulullah
sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, he always put himself in the shoes of others before making any
judgments. So let us empathize with others. Before we get into our ego, our pride and our arrogance
and resort resort to you know, judging others may Allah protect us. Action Item number three, seek
mediation when required. The Quran advises us to seek impartial mediation in times of conflict.
Allah subhanho wa Taala he mentions
		
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			in Surah to Nyssa is number 35 For in histone shikaka by Nima but also hakama Mina Mina Alia
		
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			and if you fear discord between the two, this is in the context of spouses send an arbitrator from
the groom's people from the husband's people and an arbitrator from her people from the bride's
people.
		
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			If they both desire reconciliation, Allah will cause it between them Allahu Akbar. So as you can
see, when there is discord and when help is required, don't hesitate to reach out, seek help from
trustworthy individuals seek help from righteous individuals seek help from the scholars from the
people of knowledge to help resolve conflicts. These are individuals because of their piety because
of their righteousness, because of their knowledge, they will go back to the teachings of the
Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam, they will emulate the Prophet ik manner in terms of resolving
conflicts in sha Allah Allah.
		
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			I conclude by reminding all of us that conflict is part and parcel of human life.
		
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			But how we resolve it can bring us closer to the Prophet degree can bring us closer to
		
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			rewards towards pleasing Allah subhanho wa taala. So by taking lessons from the life of Muhammad
sallallahu alayhi wasallam we can
		
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			make steps concrete steps towards fostering harmony within our homes and our communities at large.
Thank you, my dear brother, my dear sister for joining me today on the profit equation it is May
Allah subhanahu wa taala guide us all in navigating the challenge that challenges that life presents
us the lemons that life throws our way. The way Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam did,
the way he did, filled with wisdom, empathy, and a vision for lasting peace. Does that Kamala Harris
until next time was salam aleikum wa rahmatullah wa barakato.