The Wisdom of Following The Sunnah

Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,

Say: “Obey Allah and His Messenger”: But if they turn back, Allah loveth not those who reject Faith. (Surah Al-Imran v. 32)

Narrated AbuDharr:  ”The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) said to us: When one of you becomes angry while standing, he should sit down. If the anger leaves him, well and good; otherwise he should lie down.” (Sunan Abu Dawud

There seem to be quite a few muslims nowadays who question the merits of following the Sunnah of our Beloved Messenger and Prophet SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallim (SAW).  Amongst them, some feel that it is unnecessary, others feel it’s optional, and others have no opinion either way.   But I’m always pleased when we see proof, because that’s what some people need to satisfy their hearts, that prove that what our beloved Rasool (SAW) has taught us, commanded us, and exemplified for us has a wisdom we may or may not see in our lifetime.  Their is a wisdom from a zahiri, or outwardly, perspective as well as a batini, or inwardly perspective.  Likewise, there is benefit in our worldly lives, and there is benefit for our akhira (afterlife).

Below, the link describes a research study that confirms the above hadith about anger.  It is a well known hadith; very simple in its instructions and very clearly understood.  For those who need satisfaction of the heart based on science, here you go:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/6016087/Insults-are-better-taken-lying-down-claim-scientists.html

WaSalaam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.