وَإِنَّ مُحَمَّدًا صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ عَبْدُهُ الْمُصْطَفَى وَنَبِيُّهُ الْمُجْتَبَى وَرَسُولُهُ الْمُرْتَضَى
Muhammad ﷺ is Allah’s chosen servant, selected Prophet, and approved Messenger.
Claim under examination: In praising the Prophet ﷺ, a speaker concludes that the description of him as Allah’s servant should be dropped.
What the text establishes: ʿAbduhu al-muṣṭafā and nabiyyuhu al-mujtabā appear together. Chosen servanthood and prophethood do not conflict; servanthood expresses the sound relationship of the Messenger to Allah.
What does not follow: The office of Messenger does not establish divinity or partnership in divine attributes; nor does servanthood diminish prophetic honor.
Application: Formulate praise that preserves both the Prophet’s servanthood and messengership.