Prophet Muhammad SAW's Virtues Earn Him Title of Beloved of Allah

Prophet Muhammad SAW holds a uniquely esteemed position, recognized not only as a prophet but also as the "Beloved of Allah" (al-khullah), a title shared only with Prophet Ibrahim alaihissalam. This special status is evident through numerous virtues and blessings Allah SWT bestowed upon him.

These divine gifts are countless, but the article points to specific instances of his exceptional qualities. One such instance relates to the Baiat Ridwan, or Pledge of Ridwan. According to Al-Hafizh Ibnu Hajar, this pledge occurred when Prophet Muhammad SAW sent Utsman bin Affan to the Quraysh to inform them of his intention to perform Umrah, not to wage war. When news spread that Utsman had been attacked, the Muslims prepared for battle, and the Prophet led them in a pledge of allegiance under a tree, vowing not to flee.

Further details from Ibnu Hajar's Fath al-Bari Syarh Shahih al-Bukhari suggest the pledge was specifically prompted by the rumor of Utsman's death. This event is referenced in the Quranic verse from Surah al-Fath (48:10): "Indeed, those who give you allegiance only give allegiance to Allah. The hand of Allah is over their hands, so whoever breaks his oath, only breaks it to the detriment of himself. And whoever fulfills that which he has covenanted with Allah, He will give him a great reward."