'Two Bow’s Length or Nearer'

'Author Shaykh Hisham Kabbani dives deep into Quranic realities to pull out the countless gems which describe the illustrious status of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ within all creation.’'This comprehensive treatise delves deeply into the spiritual realities and exalted status of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the Prophet of Islam, as understood through the rich Sufi teachings of the Naqshbandi-Haqqani tradition. It explores the profound knowledge, divine light, and unique spiritual hierarchy connected to the Prophet ﷺ, emphasizing the transformative power of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah), the significance of Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ intercession-not just to his community, but to all human beings and even the invisible creations known as the Jinn--and the essential role of spiritual guides and saints in the believer’s path toward divine proximity. At the heart of the discourse is the unparalleled status of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who was created first as the primordial Light of Muhammad ﷺ, the first creation of Allah from which all other creation and prophets emanate. This reality is infinite and beyond human comprehension, reflecting his eternal closeness to Allah and his role as Habeebullah-the Beloved of Allah-who receives from Allah without asking. The Prophet’s ﷺ love and mercy are central to the spiritual journey of Muslims, with his intercession (shafaʿah) being indispensable for the salvation of the Ummah and even the jinn. His spiritual presence and breath hold immense power, surpassing the lifetimes of all other prophets combined.