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him and grant him peace). Some people write s.a.w etc. in short fOl: (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam). This is not permissible and is Haraam. It is also a sign of love and faith, to love the blessed family of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), His companions, The Muhajireen (migrators), The Ansaar (Helpers) and a ll those who are associated to them. It is also a sign of love, to have enmity for the enemies of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) even though he may be your father, son, brother or from your tribe. One who does not do so, is false in his claim that he loves the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). Are you not aware of the fact that the companions left the eiders, relatives and homes for the Prophet (may Allah bless him af'd grant him peace). How is it possible to love the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and a t the same time have love for his enemies? Since two things that are opposed to each other can never be gathered together you have to choose one of the two. You can either choose to a ttain paradise or go towards hell. The sign of true love is this, that the words that you use in the court of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) should be adorned with respect and dignity. You should never use such a word that has even the slightest sign of disrespect in it. Never use his name when addressing the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) as this is not permissible. Always say, Yaa Nabi Allah, Yaa RasoolAUah, Yaa HabeebAllah. If you ever have the opportunity of being present in Madinah, then stand four hand lengths away from the golden mesh (Rauza) with hands tied in great respect, like in Salaah. Lower your head and send Salutations to the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). Do not go to close (you may cause disrespect) and do not look around and never ever raise your voice, for you will lose all the good which you have gathered in your entire life. It is also a sign of love, to ask from those who know, about the sayings, actions and all related things about the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), so that you may be able to act upon it. 56