Chapter. The Statement of Allah: “Thus We have made you [true Muslims, --- real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) and his Sunna (legal ways)], a just (and the best) nation…” (V.2:143)
Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: Allah's Apostle said, "Noah will be brought (before Allah) on the Day of Resurrection, and will be asked, 'Did you convey the message of Allah?" He will reply, 'Yes, O Lord.' And then Noah's nation will be asked, 'Did he (Noah) convey Allah's message to you?' They will reply, 'No warner came to us.' Then Noah will be asked, 'Who are your witnesses?' He will reply. '(My witnesses are) Muhammad and his followers.' Thereupon you (Muslims) will be brought and you will bear witness." Then the Prophet recited: 'And thus We have made of you (Muslims) a just and the best nation, that you might be witness over the nations, and the Apostle a witness over you.' (2.143)
And regarding this, that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) commanded adherence to the congregation, and what he meant by congregation was the group of people of knowledge.
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب الاعتصام بالكتاب والسنة / 7349
And regarding this, that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) commanded adherence to the congregation, and what he meant by congregation was the group of people of knowledge.
Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: Allah's Apostle said, "Noah will be brought (before Allah) on the Day of Resurrection, and will be asked, 'Did you convey the message of Allah?" He will reply, 'Yes, O Lord.' And then Noah's nation will be asked, 'Did he (Noah) convey Allah's message to you?' They will reply, 'No warner came to us.' Then Noah will be asked, 'Who are your witnesses?' He will reply. '(My witnesses are) Muhammad and his followers.' Thereupon you (Muslims) will be brought and you will bear witness." Then the Prophet recited: 'And thus We have made of you (Muslims) a just and the best nation, that you might be witness over the nations, and the Apostle a witness over you.' (2.143)
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب الاعتصام بالكتاب والسنة / 7349
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