In this column, I would try to highlight in the context point of views of HYPOCRISY in our religion Islam. As I found out that some Muslims have the misconception to understand the related words of hypocrisy in their every day life in the Islamic community at large. From my gathered knowledge, it is well noted that there are two types of hypocrisy, namely the 'Hypocrisy in Believe' and in the second is 'Hypocrisy in Deeds and Actions'. Whatsoever we would try to refer to some of the verses in surah Al-Baqarah as mentioned below:
Surah Al-Baqarah verses 8-12: (The Cow)
Verse 8: - "Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in God and the Last Day, "but they do not believe."
Verse 9: - "Fain would they deceive God and those who believe, but the only deceive themselves, and realize [it] not."
Verse 10: - "In their hearts is a disease, and God has increase their disease, and grievous in the penalty they [incur], because the are false [to themselves]."
Verse 11: - "When it is to them: "Make not mischief on the earth, they say: "Why, we only want to make peace!."
Verse 12: - "Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they realize [it] not."
As stipulated in the aforementioned verses in surah Al-Baqarah the understanding of Hypocrisy in our religion Islam is that some of the Muslim unbelievers totally refuse to believe in God in the Last Day. In other words, they obviously deceive themselves by saying that they believe in God in the Last Day. In spite of the facts in their hearts there appear diseases they incur and they will receive punishments in the Afterlife. They are told several times to avoided hypocrisy and mischief in day today living, instead they are so arrogant and would fool themselves that they want to make peace and good deeds among the fellow Muslims. But for sure, They are false and consequently they continue to do mischief although they vehemently deny it. They actually regarded that the practice hypocrisy is norm in their way of life in this world. So, they would not at all fear the wrath of Allah SWT.
The two types of Hypocrisy are mentioned below:
(A) Hypocrisy in Believe:
1] To believe the Messenger of Allah SWT [Prophet Muhammad s.a.w]
2] To believe some of all that were brought by the Messenger of Allah SWT [e.g the Al-Qur'an and Sunnah Rasulullah and the Principal of Islam]
3] To hate the Messenger of Allah SWT
4] To hate some of which were brought by the Messenger of Allah SWT [e.g Islamic Monotheism]
5] To feel happy at the disgrace of the setback for the religion of Allah SWT Messenger
6] To dislike the religion of Allah SWT Messenger, [e.g Islamic Monotheism becomes victorious, not being pleased at the victory of Islam]
(B) Hypocrisy in Deeds and Actions:
1) Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie
2] Whenever he promises, he always breaks it [his promise]
3] If you trust him, he proves to be dishonest [if you keep something as with him, he will not return it]
4] In another narration of the Prophet s.a.w: "Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a imprudent evil and insulting manner
5] Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves himself treacherous.
Muslims who performs the above mentioned hypocrisy whatsoever in belief or deeds and actions in the nature of mischief or evil-deeds would obviously be thrown in the lowest depth [grade] of Fire of the Hell in the Hereafter. This is cited in surah An-Nisa verse 145:
"Verily, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depth who [grade] of the Fire, no helper will find for them."
Finally, I conclude and considered those are the Muslim unbelievers who do not fear the wrath and admonition of Allah SWT and totally discredit His Guidance and Prophet s.a.w. They are the ones are at a loss of true direction for they should realize and firmly believe that Allah SWT is All-Mighty and has Power over all things in this world and the unbelievers would surely be Judged in the Last Day whether they would be heavenly rewarded or thrown in Hell in the Hereafter. So, Muslims should be aware and hold steadfastly try to avoid hypocrisy and never be such hypocrites in their daily day today living.
Hypocrisy is the wrath of Allah SWT
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
LIFE in this WORLD is an illusion GREEDY for POWER and WEALTH
Elaborating in this usual column, I would try to highlight why seldom some people over-looked that the life in this world is really an illusion whereby there surfaced those who are greedy and purportedly craved for power and wealth. Let us ponder for a while and refer to one of the Hadith Rasulluallah and Al-Qur'an surah Al-Hadid verse 20 under-mentioned below:
From the Hadith as reported by Ibn Abbas, he heard the holy Prophet s.a.w saying:
"Even if there were for a man two valleys full of wealth he would aspire for a third one, and nothing could fill man a belly but dust and Allah turns to him who turns to Allah."
The above aforementioned saying of our Prophet s.a.w reminded us that the people are ungrateful to Allah SWT and totally reject Allah's SWT Blessing bestowed upon them. This is reflected that they are greedy for wealth and power, ultimately it is an illusion as to hoard more wealth as possible to their dire satisfaction and lust in this in this world.
Following with another similar aspect in Al-Qur'an in surah Al-Hadid verse 20 relates almost the same evidence of greed for power and wealth by those seemingly ungrateful people mentioned in a verse below:
Surah Al-Hadid verse 20: (Iron)
"Know that the life of this world is only ply and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children. [It is] as the likeness of vegetation after rain, thereof the growth is pleasing to the tiller, afterwards it dries up and see it turning yellow, then it becomes straw. But in the Hereafter [there is] a severe torment [for the disbelievers - evil-doers], and [there is] Forgiveness from Allah and [His] Good Pleasure [for the believers - good doers], And the life of this world is only deceiving enjoyment."
From the above verse of surah Al-Hadid we should realize and hold steadfastly believe that the actual life of this world is only a ply and amusement whereby people are crazy and quest for greater richness and power. In this respect they are arrogant and create enmity among themselves. Their struggle for authoritarian power and hoarding of people's wealth is sinful and will lead and drag them to hell in the Hereafter.
As analogue and as prescribe in the verse the vegetation that flourish after rain, it becomes the delight of peasant and some later days unfortunately it withers and become dry and crumble away like straws and grasses. So in the Hereafter, there would be either severe punishment or forgiveness from Allah SWT at His good pleasure. That the life in this world is nothing but an illusion. Therefore, every sinful and misdeeds, Muslims should immediately seek forgiveness of Allah SWT and absolutely believe that Paradise is vast and is not comparable with our living in this world.
Muslims who truly believe in Allah SWT and the Rosools, such is the grace of Him that bestow upon whom He pleased. On the Day of Judgement Allah SWT scent a person's life on how the wealth he had spent and utilized and so do his knowledge to what he used. Should his deeds were not done all for the cause Allah SWT he is sinful and would receive punishment and torment in the Hereafter. So, Muslims be warned and reminded of the consequence of their misdeeds in their life living in this world.
Finally, what is the benefit the purpose of acquiring the honour of power and richness whether they are forbidden and permissible. As quoted by one of the journalists:
"Only bad people are mad or greedy for power and wealth."
Allah is the Owner of Mighty Grace.
From the Hadith as reported by Ibn Abbas, he heard the holy Prophet s.a.w saying:
"Even if there were for a man two valleys full of wealth he would aspire for a third one, and nothing could fill man a belly but dust and Allah turns to him who turns to Allah."
The above aforementioned saying of our Prophet s.a.w reminded us that the people are ungrateful to Allah SWT and totally reject Allah's SWT Blessing bestowed upon them. This is reflected that they are greedy for wealth and power, ultimately it is an illusion as to hoard more wealth as possible to their dire satisfaction and lust in this in this world.
Following with another similar aspect in Al-Qur'an in surah Al-Hadid verse 20 relates almost the same evidence of greed for power and wealth by those seemingly ungrateful people mentioned in a verse below:
Surah Al-Hadid verse 20: (Iron)
"Know that the life of this world is only ply and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children. [It is] as the likeness of vegetation after rain, thereof the growth is pleasing to the tiller, afterwards it dries up and see it turning yellow, then it becomes straw. But in the Hereafter [there is] a severe torment [for the disbelievers - evil-doers], and [there is] Forgiveness from Allah and [His] Good Pleasure [for the believers - good doers], And the life of this world is only deceiving enjoyment."
From the above verse of surah Al-Hadid we should realize and hold steadfastly believe that the actual life of this world is only a ply and amusement whereby people are crazy and quest for greater richness and power. In this respect they are arrogant and create enmity among themselves. Their struggle for authoritarian power and hoarding of people's wealth is sinful and will lead and drag them to hell in the Hereafter.
As analogue and as prescribe in the verse the vegetation that flourish after rain, it becomes the delight of peasant and some later days unfortunately it withers and become dry and crumble away like straws and grasses. So in the Hereafter, there would be either severe punishment or forgiveness from Allah SWT at His good pleasure. That the life in this world is nothing but an illusion. Therefore, every sinful and misdeeds, Muslims should immediately seek forgiveness of Allah SWT and absolutely believe that Paradise is vast and is not comparable with our living in this world.
Muslims who truly believe in Allah SWT and the Rosools, such is the grace of Him that bestow upon whom He pleased. On the Day of Judgement Allah SWT scent a person's life on how the wealth he had spent and utilized and so do his knowledge to what he used. Should his deeds were not done all for the cause Allah SWT he is sinful and would receive punishment and torment in the Hereafter. So, Muslims be warned and reminded of the consequence of their misdeeds in their life living in this world.
Finally, what is the benefit the purpose of acquiring the honour of power and richness whether they are forbidden and permissible. As quoted by one of the journalists:
"Only bad people are mad or greedy for power and wealth."
Allah is the Owner of Mighty Grace.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Admonition in surah ISRA and MIRAJ - Divine Laws and Guidance to Muslims
A couple of week ago, some Muslims had commemorating Isra' and Mi'raj on 17th Rejab which will follow the month Shaba'an and later the month of Ramadam, the Holy Month of Fasting by the Muslims all over the Muslims countries in the world. Besides the holy month of Ramadam, Muslims this days seemingly lack of some knowledge regarding the Isra' and Mi'raj which has been ordained by Allah SWT in which occasion He has conferred a major issue, divine laws and guidance to all Muslims at large. It is in this vital occasion of Isra' and Mi'raj [Ascension] during the last period of the Prophet's residence in Makkah. Allah SWT took our Prophet s.a.w on a tour of the universe.
For our devotion and knowledge, reminder and guidance, it is a blessing to mention the following major issues, divine laws and guidance during our Prophet ascension to meet Allah SWT:
Major Issues, Divine Laws and Guidance:
1) Isra' and Mi'raj [Allah gave the Prophet a tour of the universe]
2) Divine Commandments:
2.1 Worship none but Allah
2.2 Be kind and obedient to parents
2.3 Give to the relatives and the needy
2.4 Do not be miser and spendthrift
2.5 Do not kill your children for fear of poverty
2.6 Do not commit Adultery
2.7 Do not slay without just cause
2.8 Do not do anything without knowledge
2.9 Do not walk arrogantly on earth
2.10 Safe guard the property of the orphan
3) Allah does not beget children and those who say this, utter a monstrous lie
4) There is surely life after death
5) The obligation of Five Days Prayer and prayer of Tahajjud [special late night prayer]
6) Human Rasools are sent to human beings
7) Perform solah in a voice which is neither too laud or too soft.
Finally, I conclude of my findings that the aforementioned lessons and guidance, Muslims are obviously commanded to undertake the last opportunity to abide and reminder of our Prophet s.a.w prior and after his Ascension [Isra' and Mi'raj]. This is the reason for not sending the Signs to him as never sent prior other prophets. The above divine laws and guidance were actually revealed one year before Hijrah [migration to Madinah] on the occasion of the Mi'raj [Ascension] during the last period of the Prophet s.a.w residence in Makkah.
Obey Allah SWT meant Obey His Messenger.
For our devotion and knowledge, reminder and guidance, it is a blessing to mention the following major issues, divine laws and guidance during our Prophet ascension to meet Allah SWT:
Major Issues, Divine Laws and Guidance:
1) Isra' and Mi'raj [Allah gave the Prophet a tour of the universe]
2) Divine Commandments:
2.1 Worship none but Allah
2.2 Be kind and obedient to parents
2.3 Give to the relatives and the needy
2.4 Do not be miser and spendthrift
2.5 Do not kill your children for fear of poverty
2.6 Do not commit Adultery
2.7 Do not slay without just cause
2.8 Do not do anything without knowledge
2.9 Do not walk arrogantly on earth
2.10 Safe guard the property of the orphan
3) Allah does not beget children and those who say this, utter a monstrous lie
4) There is surely life after death
5) The obligation of Five Days Prayer and prayer of Tahajjud [special late night prayer]
6) Human Rasools are sent to human beings
7) Perform solah in a voice which is neither too laud or too soft.
Finally, I conclude of my findings that the aforementioned lessons and guidance, Muslims are obviously commanded to undertake the last opportunity to abide and reminder of our Prophet s.a.w prior and after his Ascension [Isra' and Mi'raj]. This is the reason for not sending the Signs to him as never sent prior other prophets. The above divine laws and guidance were actually revealed one year before Hijrah [migration to Madinah] on the occasion of the Mi'raj [Ascension] during the last period of the Prophet s.a.w residence in Makkah.
Obey Allah SWT meant Obey His Messenger.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Emulate Prophet's Muhammad s.a.w Moral and Exemplary Character through out his lives and after his final death.
In my recent column I have tried to compile and delve about the vital Farewell Message of our Prophet s.a.w to all Muslims especially to the Pilgrims at Mount 'Arafat. I believe and would assume he has attended his last Hajj Pilgrimage and has the importance link to his exemplary character for Muslims to emulate and guidance in our every days lives accordingly to our specified religion Islam as ordained by Allah SWT. Let us then refer to one of the numerous verses of Al-Qur'an as stipulated in surah Al-Jumuah nerse 2:
Surah Al-Jumuah verse 2: (Friday)
"He it is Who sent among the unlettered ones a Messenger [Muhammad s.a.w] from among themselves, revealing the His Verses, purifying them [from the filth of the disbelief and polytheism], and teaching the Book [this Qur'an, Islamic laws and Islamic Jurisprudence] and Al-Hikmah [As-Sunnah, legal ways, orders, acts of worship of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. And verily, they had been before in manifest error."
From the above surah al-Jumuah verse 2, our Prophet s.a.w possess Leadership and Morality and exemplary character as a Messenger of Allah who never neglect to proclaim and recite verses of Al-Qur'an to the Muslim believers. With his teaching and guidance, he is able to purify the faith and obedience of the Muslims. He discharge his duties for the sake of Allah SWT. One of these is the Islamic Laws [Jurisprudence] some advise and guidelines and he also invoke to the Muslims and non-Muslim believers as well. Thus, his moral and exemplary character should be followed and emulated by Muslims and non-Muslim alike as according to the specified Sunnah Rasullullah.
As for the Muslim themselves, should obviously strive hard to emulate the Prophet's s.a.w exemplary characters. He is truly a modal protector both for his family and Muslims as a whole. That is why with his smiling face, joyful, countenance, considerate and affection for the faithful is the integral example of proper mentality and ideal model of humanity. He is always patient in the face of extreme and illogical behaviour from the strangers. The would sometimes grow angry and would calm them by saying:
"Guide them if you see anyone like that."
As for a Muslim himself, he should strive to follow and faithfully emulate the example of Prophet's wives for instant they are regarded as the mothers of the Muslim believers and a model of the Muslim's women. There is a considerable amount of information about the behaviours of faith of the Prophet's wives. They cared for him, the wisdom and excellent morality of him. These are prescribed in Al-Qur'an and reported in numerous Hadith Saheeh, the account of the life of our Prophet s.a.w.
Furthermore, we obliged to refer to 'Aishah [May Allah be pleased with her] was asked to describe about the character of Prophet s.a.w, she answered:
"His character was that of Al-Qur'an."
In other words, the Prophet s.a.w possess is the best ideal and value of Al-Qur'an. So, we Muslims should never not to follow the Hadith which would guide us the precious ways in which the Prophet's s.a.w examples from the Al-Qur'an's ideals. The undermentioned extract are summarize the exemplary life of the Prophet s.a.w:
1) His smiling face and kind treatment of everyone made him literally a father of the people. Everyone is equal in his sight.
2) He was cheerful, gentle and mild.
3) He was the softest and most kind to the people.
4) The Prophet s.a.w has directed his Companions to smile and said:
"Don't entertain to the people with your wealth but entertain them with smiling face with good conduct."
"Allah SWT knows the simple to those having smiling countenance."
Finally, Prophet s.a.w is indeed a Messenger of Allah and absolutely posses good example character whereby Muslims to follow and should strive to hold steadfastly so as to attain heavenly rewards during the Last Day in the Hereafter.
Obey His Messenger meant Obey Allah SWT.
Surah Al-Jumuah verse 2: (Friday)
"He it is Who sent among the unlettered ones a Messenger [Muhammad s.a.w] from among themselves, revealing the His Verses, purifying them [from the filth of the disbelief and polytheism], and teaching the Book [this Qur'an, Islamic laws and Islamic Jurisprudence] and Al-Hikmah [As-Sunnah, legal ways, orders, acts of worship of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. And verily, they had been before in manifest error."
From the above surah al-Jumuah verse 2, our Prophet s.a.w possess Leadership and Morality and exemplary character as a Messenger of Allah who never neglect to proclaim and recite verses of Al-Qur'an to the Muslim believers. With his teaching and guidance, he is able to purify the faith and obedience of the Muslims. He discharge his duties for the sake of Allah SWT. One of these is the Islamic Laws [Jurisprudence] some advise and guidelines and he also invoke to the Muslims and non-Muslim believers as well. Thus, his moral and exemplary character should be followed and emulated by Muslims and non-Muslim alike as according to the specified Sunnah Rasullullah.
As for the Muslim themselves, should obviously strive hard to emulate the Prophet's s.a.w exemplary characters. He is truly a modal protector both for his family and Muslims as a whole. That is why with his smiling face, joyful, countenance, considerate and affection for the faithful is the integral example of proper mentality and ideal model of humanity. He is always patient in the face of extreme and illogical behaviour from the strangers. The would sometimes grow angry and would calm them by saying:
"Guide them if you see anyone like that."
As for a Muslim himself, he should strive to follow and faithfully emulate the example of Prophet's wives for instant they are regarded as the mothers of the Muslim believers and a model of the Muslim's women. There is a considerable amount of information about the behaviours of faith of the Prophet's wives. They cared for him, the wisdom and excellent morality of him. These are prescribed in Al-Qur'an and reported in numerous Hadith Saheeh, the account of the life of our Prophet s.a.w.
Furthermore, we obliged to refer to 'Aishah [May Allah be pleased with her] was asked to describe about the character of Prophet s.a.w, she answered:
"His character was that of Al-Qur'an."
In other words, the Prophet s.a.w possess is the best ideal and value of Al-Qur'an. So, we Muslims should never not to follow the Hadith which would guide us the precious ways in which the Prophet's s.a.w examples from the Al-Qur'an's ideals. The undermentioned extract are summarize the exemplary life of the Prophet s.a.w:
1) His smiling face and kind treatment of everyone made him literally a father of the people. Everyone is equal in his sight.
2) He was cheerful, gentle and mild.
3) He was the softest and most kind to the people.
4) The Prophet s.a.w has directed his Companions to smile and said:
"Don't entertain to the people with your wealth but entertain them with smiling face with good conduct."
"Allah SWT knows the simple to those having smiling countenance."
Finally, Prophet s.a.w is indeed a Messenger of Allah and absolutely posses good example character whereby Muslims to follow and should strive to hold steadfastly so as to attain heavenly rewards during the Last Day in the Hereafter.
Obey His Messenger meant Obey Allah SWT.
Friday, June 1, 2012
The Farewell Pilgrimage Hajj - tu - Widah to Muslim Pilgrims
Adapted from the text, the Meaning of AL-Qur'an [The Guidance for Mankind] I would compile and write down in this column the greatest and honorable Pilgrimage of Farewell Message of our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w addressed to the Pilgrims at Mount 'Arafat. In his message, our Prophet s.a.w reminded us of the duties Islam enjoined upon us and that we would one day have to meet Allah SWT and would judge each of us accordingly to our good and evil deeds on this earth. Let us observe an extract of the address mentioned below:
"... I declare this truth that there is no god except Allah and I declare the truth that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger..."
O servants of Allah, I advise you to worship Him and I promise you to do so.
O People! Listen to me carefully as I speak clearly, for I do not think I will have the opportunity to meet you here after this year.
O People! Your blood and your property have been sanctified to one another ... just this month, this year, this day in this city are sanctified.
Beware that I have conveyed the word to you. O Allah! Be my Witness!
So whoever has anything in trust should return to its owner.
Amount of usury of the days of ignorance are remitted and first of I remit the claims of usury of my uncle 'Abas bin Abdul Muttalib...
Beware that I have conveyed the word, O Allah! Be my Witness!
O People! Your women have been given some right to respect of them.
It is incumbent on them to let no one enter their sleeping chambers except you do and do not let any one enter into your house whose entry is not liked by you. And they should commit any adultery .....
I am leaving two things, as long as you follow them, you will never go astray, and those are the Book of Allah [The Qur'an] and my Sunnah [What I said and what I did].
Beware that I have conveyed the word of Allah. O Allah! Be my Witness!
O People! Your God is one, and your ancestor is also one. You are all the progeny of Adam who was created from dust. The most respected before Allah amongst you is one who is most Godfearing. No Arab has preference over non-Arab over an Arab. Preference if any is on the basis of 'who fear Allah the most' ...
Those who are present here should convey these words to those who are absent. Possibly those who absent may remember and observe these things more carefully than those present.
O People! Allah has assigned a specific share of inheritance to each heir. To will more than one-third of one's property is not permitted.
The child belongs to one on whose bed [marriage] it is born, and the adultery shall be stoned."
Finally, from the last Farewell Message from our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w, compel and reminded us as Muslims to obey all the duties Islam enjoined upon us and would one day meet Allah SWT in the Hereafter. The above extract Farewell Message is the last saying of our Prophet s.a.w:
"The day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favors upon you and have chosen Al-Islam as "The Way of Life for you".
Allah is All-Seer, Off-Forgiveness and Most Forbearing.
"... I declare this truth that there is no god except Allah and I declare the truth that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger..."
O servants of Allah, I advise you to worship Him and I promise you to do so.
O People! Listen to me carefully as I speak clearly, for I do not think I will have the opportunity to meet you here after this year.
O People! Your blood and your property have been sanctified to one another ... just this month, this year, this day in this city are sanctified.
Beware that I have conveyed the word to you. O Allah! Be my Witness!
So whoever has anything in trust should return to its owner.
Amount of usury of the days of ignorance are remitted and first of I remit the claims of usury of my uncle 'Abas bin Abdul Muttalib...
Beware that I have conveyed the word, O Allah! Be my Witness!
O People! Your women have been given some right to respect of them.
It is incumbent on them to let no one enter their sleeping chambers except you do and do not let any one enter into your house whose entry is not liked by you. And they should commit any adultery .....
I am leaving two things, as long as you follow them, you will never go astray, and those are the Book of Allah [The Qur'an] and my Sunnah [What I said and what I did].
Beware that I have conveyed the word of Allah. O Allah! Be my Witness!
O People! Your God is one, and your ancestor is also one. You are all the progeny of Adam who was created from dust. The most respected before Allah amongst you is one who is most Godfearing. No Arab has preference over non-Arab over an Arab. Preference if any is on the basis of 'who fear Allah the most' ...
Those who are present here should convey these words to those who are absent. Possibly those who absent may remember and observe these things more carefully than those present.
O People! Allah has assigned a specific share of inheritance to each heir. To will more than one-third of one's property is not permitted.
The child belongs to one on whose bed [marriage] it is born, and the adultery shall be stoned."
Finally, from the last Farewell Message from our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w, compel and reminded us as Muslims to obey all the duties Islam enjoined upon us and would one day meet Allah SWT in the Hereafter. The above extract Farewell Message is the last saying of our Prophet s.a.w:
"The day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favors upon you and have chosen Al-Islam as "The Way of Life for you".
Allah is All-Seer, Off-Forgiveness and Most Forbearing.
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