How Our Prophet (saw) Will Recognize His Ummah in the Hereafter
It is narrated that a person who was not morally refined by the character of our Noble Prophet -peace and blessings be upon him- saw the Master of the Worlds in a dream one day.
How Our Prophet (saw) Will Recognize His Ummah in the Hereafter
The Messenger of Allah was showing no regard or interest towards him. He asked, sadly:
–O Messenger of Allah! Are you displeased with me?
–No!
–Then why are you acting as if you don’t know me?
–Because I do not recognize you!
–How can that be, O Messenger of Allah? I am one of your Ummah. Scholars say that you know the individuals of your Ummah better than a mother knows her children…
–That is true! But I do not see any sign of my beautiful character upon you. Furthermore, no salutations and blessings have reached me from you. Know that I recognize anyone from my Ummah to the extent they embody my character.
The believing person awoke from sleep with great sadness and returned to his former state, repenting and embodying the laudable character of our Noble Prophet. He busied himself with abundant blessings (salawat ash-sharifa). After a while, he saw the Messenger of Allah in his dream again. This time, the Noble Prophet -peace and blessings be upon him- said to him:
–Now I recognize you and will intercede for you…