وَإِنَّ مُحَمَّدًا صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ عَبْدُهُ الْمُصْطَفَى وَنَبِيُّهُ الْمُجْتَبَى وَرَسُولُهُ الْمُرْتَضَى
Muhammad ﷺ is Allah’s chosen servant, selected Prophet, and approved Messenger.
Reading the terms: ʿAbduhu, nabiyyuhu and rasūluhu distinguish servanthood, prophethood and messengerhood.
Boundary of meaning: Respecting the Prophet ﷺ does not erase his servanthood, nor does affirming servanthood diminish the rank of messengerhood.
Takeaway: The Prophet ﷺ is Allah’s servant, prophet and messenger.