16.1 Continuation of From His صلى الله عليه وسلم Special Traits
Loving him is a part of faith
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: None of you is a believer until I am dearer to him than his child, his father and the whole of mankind.
Allah’s friend
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Allah has taken me as a close friend (Khalil) as He took Ibrahim as a close friend.”
One of the prophets of strong determination (Ulul-‘Azmi)
Allah said: “And [mention, O Muhammad], when We took from the prophets their covenant and from you and from Noah and Abraham and Moses and Jesus, the son of Mary; and We took from them a solemn covenant.”
Ruling of those who obey or disobey him صلى الله عليه وسلم
Allah said: Say, [O Muhammad], "If you (really) love Allah, then follow
me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." Ali–Imran: 31. And So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers. Ali-Imran: 139. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "All my followers will enter Paradise except those who refuse." They said, "O Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم !Who will refuse?" He said, "Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys me is the one who refuses (to enter it).” He also said: “Allah has humiliated whoever goes against my command.”