What is the response to the specious argument that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was not of noble lineage, citing the Quraysh's saying about him: "Your example is like that of a palm tree in a humble patch of ground," this being after the حديث (hadith) of Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him: "Indeed, Allah created the creation, and He placed me among the best of them, from the best of their divisions and the best of the two parties. Then He chose the tribes and placed me among the best of tribes. Then He chose the households and placed me among the best of their households. So I am the best of them in self, and the best of them in household"?
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Firstly: The aforementioned is weak due to the weakness of "Yazid ibn Abi Ziyad," through whom the Hadith was narrated. It was weakened by Al-Albani and others.
Secondly: Prophets are sent from a lineage and noble descent among their people as a perfection and فضلاً (excellence) for them. Allah indeed chose His Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, from the best of lineages.
Thirdly: The Prophet's people, peace and blessings be upon him, recognized and acknowledged the nobility of his lineage, even his enemies like Abu Sufyan.
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