As Muslims, we often focus intensely on emulating the external practices of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. We take pride in eating dates when breaking our fast, using miswak for cleaning our teeth, or dressing in a particular way. While these practices certainly have their merits and blessings, they represent only the outer shell of what it truly means to follow the Sunnah.
The essence of following the Prophet ﷺ lies not just in mimicking his external actions, but in embodying the profound character traits that made him the best of creation. Allah describes him in the Quran as being "upon an exalted standard of character" (68:4), and Aisha (RA) described his character as "the Quran."
While we meticulously follow specific eating habits or dress codes attributed to the Prophet ﷺ, we often neglect the more challenging aspects of his character:
These character traits—not just his external practices—are what made the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ the perfect example for humanity. These are the qualities that transformed hearts and built a community of believers who changed the world.
At Becoming Sunnah, we believe in a holistic approach to following the Prophet's example. While the external practices are valuable, we focus on helping Muslims develop the character traits that were the essence of who the Prophet ﷺ was.
Through our daily hadith service, we deliver actionable insights focused on character development, helping you build one trait at a time. Our unique "pin hadith" feature allows you to focus on a specific teaching until you've truly incorporated it into your character.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most beloved of you to me and the nearest to sit with me on the Day of Resurrection are those of you who have the best character and conduct." (Tirmidhi)
This hadith emphasizes that proximity to the Prophet ﷺ—both in this world and the next—is achieved through character development, not merely through superficial imitation of his practices.
Join us in this journey of becoming truly Sunnah—by embodying the beautiful character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, one trait at a time.
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