Doubtfulness emerged the question of whether the Muslims are really Allah's SWT vicegerents sent down to this Earth as a distinction to other being which all were created by Allah SWT. In this connection I seek to write with my knowledge to understand and identify the meaning of the words Vicegerency (Khalifah) from the point of view of Al-Qur'an. Let us together refer and ponder for a while surah Al-Baqarah verse 30 as stipulated below:
Surah Al-Baqarah verse 30: (The Cow)
"And (remember) when your Lord said to the angels: "Verily, I am going to place (mankind) generations after generations on earth." They said: "Will You place therein those who will make mischief therein and shed blood, - while we glorify You with praise and thanks and sanctify You." He (Allah) said: "I know that which you do not know."
The above aforementioned verse 30 Al-Baqarah relates the story of Adam's creation. Allah SWT said to the angels that He is going to place a vicegerent on the earth. The angels then negatively reject the suggestion because they feel and believe that the chosen vicegerents would make numerous mischief and shed blood among the mankind in the lifetime on the earth. Allah SWT replied that He is well versed with what He is doing with them nonetheless the angels did not know about His creation.
In another surah Al-Ana'm verse 165 narrated narrated below:
Surah Al-An'am verse 165: (The Cattle)
"And it is He Who have made you generations coming after generations, replacing each other on the earth. And he has raised you in ranks, some above others that He may try you in that which He has bestowed on you. Surely you Lord is Swift in retribution, and certainly He is Off-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
For further elaboration from the above verse 165 of surah Al-Ana'm which in other words, Allah SWT is the one and only Creator and gave life to mankind on the Earth as such He is the Owner, inheritor and the God of the Universe. Allah SWT absolutely has no peer worthy of worship other then Him alone and we Muslims should absolutely believe that all His prophets from Prophet Adam to the final Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w).
As a vicegerent on earth, Allah SWT has made us the inheritor of the earth and duly raised some of us ranks and file over others so that He may tests us on what He has given us retributions on our misdeeds and seek to compensate our wrong doings on the earth and yet Allah SWT is also very Forgiving and Merciful to mankind.
Finally, I conclude that it is rather clear that Islamic world-view indicate that vicegerents on earth form a test which includes how mankind fulfill righteous duties for themselves and each other with the rest of God's creation. It is going to be upon divine instructions base upon the personal desire and conjectures which might lead to the destruction of the Islamic fabrics. As we believe as a consequent, it would be trusted the vicegerents of other different people and generations if we rejected and deviated from the commandment of Allah SWT.
Allah SWT is Off-Forgiving, Most Merciful
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
RESPONSE to GREETING "Assalamu-Alaykum" (Peace be upon you) a propriety in the Islamic brotherhood among the Muslims
From my observation in our daily lives being a Muslim I seldom found out majority of Muslims Islamic religious profession did not at all adhere or oblige the response to the essential Islamic greeting in such a simple words of "Assalamu-Alaykum wa Rabaltuh" and "Wa-Alaykum wa Rabatuh" (Peace upon you) among the Muslims. In this usual column, I would prefer to call upon all those pious Muslims in some sort of Da'wah in calling mankind to Allah SWT exclusively to Muslims . In reality, from my knowledge this Islamic greeting which is one of the most significant obligation on the Muslims to heed and response to this aspect of this Islamic greeting and it becomes a propriety to Muslims as to ensure the ultimate success in our religion Islam in order to strengthen the bond of Islamic brotherhood in our lifetime. Let us then observe and refer to the Al-Our'an surah An-Nisa verse 86 below:
Surah An-Nisa verse 86: (The Women)
"When anyone greets in a courteous manner, let your greeting be better then his, or at least return the same. Allah keep account of everything."
The above aforementioned verse in Al-Qur'an surah An-Nisa verse 86 and there other numerous similar verses, not only to conferred to obligation greeting to the Muslims but also to the non-Muslims as a formality in our peaceful multiracial and religious community. As stated in some verses in Al-Qur'an gives permission to wish 'Salam' to the non-Muslims. The same greeting also used by our Prophet (s.a.w) to greet non-Muslims members: "And peace (Salams) to all who follow guidance." The Al-Qur'an mentioned in surah Maryam verses 41 and 46 and also in surah Ta' Ha' verse 47. Surah Maryam - "The story of Prophet Ibrahim and his idol worshiping father - Prophet Ibrahim pray to the Rabb for his forgiveness - "Peace be upon you!" - for He is the Most Gracious. In another surah Ta' Ha' - "We have brought you a Sign from your Rabb": - "May peace upon him" - who follows the guidance.
As to quote the above nature of Islamic Greeting whenever any Muslims are wishing you - 'Assalamu Alaykum wa Barakatuh!", then we have to wish him back - 'Wa alaykum wa Rabakatuh". It is the true meaning is - 'May Peace, Mercy and Blessing of Allah SWT be upon you'.
For further elaboration, those herein narrations conceive the greeting to another person or Muslims is a sign of love and respect. Therefore, Muslims disbelievers whoever not wishing the greeting to other Muslims are obviously disrespect, contempt and hatred among them. For our guideline we take the look and refer to the Hadith reported by Abu Hurairah indicated that there are six ways of wishing the greeting to fellow Muslims which is clearly affirmed by our Prophet (s.a.w):
1) When you meet him, greet him.
2) If he invite you, accept his invitation.
3) If he seek your advise, give him a honest and sincere advise.
4) If he sneeze, and praise God, bless him.
5) If he fall ill, visit him and
6) If he dies, attend the funeral.
For giving the righteous advice, any person who is asked for advice commit sins, if he deliberately and knowingly gave the wrong advice, to do so is dishonest and dishonesty is strictly forbidden in our religion Islam.
Finally, I conclude with my knowledge that this Islamic greeting is essential in our Society wherever they happen to be. Thus, when Muslims meet each other even though they are strangers to each others, the moment they meet and utter the Islamic greeting, they immediately found that they have a common goal as a bonded Muslims even when they do not speak each other languages. So, it is vital for Muslims to adhere and heed to this Islamic Greeting and wishing Salam in our religion Islam.
And Peace (Salams) to all Muslims who abide by the Islamic Guidance
Surah An-Nisa verse 86: (The Women)
"When anyone greets in a courteous manner, let your greeting be better then his, or at least return the same. Allah keep account of everything."
The above aforementioned verse in Al-Qur'an surah An-Nisa verse 86 and there other numerous similar verses, not only to conferred to obligation greeting to the Muslims but also to the non-Muslims as a formality in our peaceful multiracial and religious community. As stated in some verses in Al-Qur'an gives permission to wish 'Salam' to the non-Muslims. The same greeting also used by our Prophet (s.a.w) to greet non-Muslims members: "And peace (Salams) to all who follow guidance." The Al-Qur'an mentioned in surah Maryam verses 41 and 46 and also in surah Ta' Ha' verse 47. Surah Maryam - "The story of Prophet Ibrahim and his idol worshiping father - Prophet Ibrahim pray to the Rabb for his forgiveness - "Peace be upon you!" - for He is the Most Gracious. In another surah Ta' Ha' - "We have brought you a Sign from your Rabb": - "May peace upon him" - who follows the guidance.
As to quote the above nature of Islamic Greeting whenever any Muslims are wishing you - 'Assalamu Alaykum wa Barakatuh!", then we have to wish him back - 'Wa alaykum wa Rabakatuh". It is the true meaning is - 'May Peace, Mercy and Blessing of Allah SWT be upon you'.
For further elaboration, those herein narrations conceive the greeting to another person or Muslims is a sign of love and respect. Therefore, Muslims disbelievers whoever not wishing the greeting to other Muslims are obviously disrespect, contempt and hatred among them. For our guideline we take the look and refer to the Hadith reported by Abu Hurairah indicated that there are six ways of wishing the greeting to fellow Muslims which is clearly affirmed by our Prophet (s.a.w):
1) When you meet him, greet him.
2) If he invite you, accept his invitation.
3) If he seek your advise, give him a honest and sincere advise.
4) If he sneeze, and praise God, bless him.
5) If he fall ill, visit him and
6) If he dies, attend the funeral.
For giving the righteous advice, any person who is asked for advice commit sins, if he deliberately and knowingly gave the wrong advice, to do so is dishonest and dishonesty is strictly forbidden in our religion Islam.
Finally, I conclude with my knowledge that this Islamic greeting is essential in our Society wherever they happen to be. Thus, when Muslims meet each other even though they are strangers to each others, the moment they meet and utter the Islamic greeting, they immediately found that they have a common goal as a bonded Muslims even when they do not speak each other languages. So, it is vital for Muslims to adhere and heed to this Islamic Greeting and wishing Salam in our religion Islam.
And Peace (Salams) to all Muslims who abide by the Islamic Guidance
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