لَقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ
In the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example. (Al-Aḥzāb 33:21)
Uswah is a pattern to be followed. Allah has made the life of His Messenger ﷺ an authoritative example of guidance.
This status is connected to prophetic protection and guidance received from Allah.