Tawheed as Understood by the Philosophers

Rights of the Prophet are the most important,
after the rights of Allah. There is no human who has more rights than
the Prophet. Allah said, what translated means: "Verily, We have sent
you (O Muhammad) as a witness, as a bearer of glad tidings, and as a
warner. In order that you (O mankind) may believe in Allah and His
Messenger, and that you assist and honor him (Muhammad)…" [48:8-9]{إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ شَاهِدًا وَمُبَشِّرًا وَنَذِيرًا ﴿٨﴾ لِّتُؤْمِنُوا بِاللَّـهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وَتُعَزِّرُوهُ وَتُوَقِّرُوهُ وَتُسَبِّحُوهُ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا ﴿٩﴾}

Transliteration: 'Innā 'Arsalnāka Shāhidāan Wa Mubashshirāan Wa Nadhīrāan( Litu'uminū Billāhi Wa Rasūlihi Wa Tu`azzirūhu Wa Tuwaqqirūhu Wa Tusabbiĥūhu Bukratan Wa 'Aşīlāan(9)

Therefore, love for the Prophet should be more
than one’s love for himself, his children, family and worldly
possessions. The Prophet said, what translated means: "None of you will
reach belief till I become dearer to him than his children, parents and
all humans." [Al-Bukhari & Muslim].«لايؤمن أحدكم حتى أكون أحب إليه من والده وولده والناس أجمعين»


The Prophet has many rights. Respect and
appreciation for him should be practiced in the best manner. Respecting
the Prophet includes respect of and adherence to his Sunnah after his
death. Due rights should be given to the Prophet without exaggeration.
When one reads how the companions used to love and respect the Prophet,
one knows the importance of this matter. When Quraish (the Prophet’s
tribe) sent Orwa Ibn Masud to negotiate with the Prophet in the Hudaibia
area, he was greatly impressed by how the companions treated the
Prophet. He said, "I have visited the kings of Persia, Rome and
Abysinia, but I have not seen any leader more revered and respected by
his people than Muhammad. If he ordered them to do anything, they do it
without delay. If he performs Wudu` (washing up for prayer) they all
seek the remainder of the water he used. They never look at him in the
eye, out of respect." This is how the Prophet was treated by his
companions. He was Allah’s Messenger who possessed great qualities and
the best of conduct ever.

The rights of the Prophet include believing him
in matters of religion and the past, present and future happenings he
told us about. Adherence and submission to his orders are some of his
rights. When a Muslim believes in the Prophet and wants to follow his
religion, he must do so believing that the Prophet’s way is the best
way. Believing in the Prophet includes the affirmation that his religion
is the best religion. Allah said, what translated means: "But no, by
your Lord, they can have no faith, until they make you judge in all
disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your
decisions, and accept (them) with full submission" [4:65]{فَلَا
وَرَبِّكَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ حَتَّىٰ يُحَكِّمُوكَ فِيمَا شَجَرَ بَيْنَهُمْ
ثُمَّ لَا يَجِدُوا فِي أَنفُسِهِمْ حَرَجًا مِّمَّا قَضَيْتَ
وَيُسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا}

Transliteration:
Falā Wa Rabbika Lā Yu'uminūna Ĥattá Yuĥakkimūka Fīmā Shajara Baynahum
Thumma Lā Yajidū Fī 'Anfusihim Ĥarajāan Mimmā Qađayta Wa Yusallimū
Taslīmāan
And "Say (O Muhammad to mankind): If you love
Allah then you follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins.
And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." [3:31]{قُلْ
إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّـهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّـهُ
وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّـهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ}

Transliteration: Qul 'In Kuntum Tuĥibbūna Allāha Fa Attabi`ūnī Yuĥbibkumu Allāhu Wa Yaghfir Lakum Dhunūbakum Wa Allāhu Ghafūrun Raĥīmun

To defend the religion of the Prophet is one of
his rights upon believers. Defending the religion can be done by using
arms, the tongue and writings. To ignore attacks on the Prophet or on
his religion is impermissible to Muslims. Muslims must strive to reject,
in the best manner, attacks on the Prophet’s character or on any aspect
of his religion, the best religion sent to mankind.