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Is it forbidden to possess the booklet "The Marriage of the Messenger," which was issued in Syria, knowing that its information is correct and it aims to introduce the Noble Messenger in an easy-to-understand manner, especially after it was prohibited by the Ashraf of Mecca?

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Allah Almighty commanded the glorification and honoring of His Messenger and prohibited anything that diminishes his status. Several verses indicate this: - The Almighty's saying: "So those who believe in him, honor him, support him, and follow the light which was sent down with him – it is those who will succeed." And honoring (تعزير) includes supporting him, aiding him, and protecting him from harm. - His سبحانه's saying: "Do not make the calling of the Messenger among yourselves like the calling of one another." This is a command to revere and glorify the Prophet. - His عز وجل's saying: "O you who have believed, say not (to Our Messenger), 'Ra'ina,' but say, 'Unzurna.'" Muslims were forbidden from saying "Ra'ina" because the Jews used it for insult.

Therefore, the book "The Messenger's Passport" is not permissible to sell, buy, or promote, even if its information is correct, because it is not befitting the station of prophethood and opens the door for those who wish to exploit the station of prophethood for material gain or fame.

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