In this column I would try to write a little bit of my knowledge about the present day political events of our country whereby at this time of the year 2012 in the next couple of month time supposed to be in the year of 2013 there would be the country general election. In that selected month of the year the need to elect the new administered government as in accordance with the Federal Constitution . Together with federal and state level, the people in their constituency are qualified to vote and elect their chosen representative to the State Assembly and at the same time to the House of Parliament. According to the constitution the votes for the elected representatives are normally from the registered political or coalition parties in the country.
At this juncture the longed established Islamic verses the Secular Party in our country general election is surely become a necessity to open the door of a policy to the political consensus of the Justice Coalition Party to contest in due course before the general election. In other words, the Party should constitute the understanding of political consensus among the Muslim and non-Muslim member of the coalition party. As for the devoted Muslims, Tahaalut SyasiI Ijtihad which is similar to the fundamental objective of BAI'AH that is a pledge of allegiance by the faithful Muslims in the course of the political struggle of the Muslims. It is the pledge of allegiance of the contestants who are to take part in the future general election. I do believe that the meaning of 'Tahaalut Syasi ' and 'Bai'ah' have been prescribed in the Al-Qur'an and Hadith during the historical era of fighting in war or Jihad Rasoluallah Prophet s.a.w. in the struggle of the righteous development of religion Islam. It becomes the agenda of the coalition party consists of Islamic Party, Democratic Action Party and Justice Party this days agree to set up and establish the political consensus among their component political organization.
In this respect the need of political consensus or tahaalut syasi ijtihad will auger well and help accordingly the party involved to uphold steadfastly united and working together in order to oppose what is wrong and tyranny in the present administration and mismanagement of the government of the day. In fact it involves in some sort of memorandum of understanding among the coalition party essentially to work together and helping each other to face the opponents. It is normally permitted in our religion to undertake the consensus based on a study of the different aspect of unaccepted or rejected by the Muslims.
The implementation of the political consensus under-mentioned below:
The aim and objective:
1) Towards Islamic Rule and implementation of Shariah.
2) Against tyranny and corruption.
Isti'anah (Asking for Help):
1) They help us.
2) We help them.
Distribution of Tahaalut Syasi Ijtihad (Consensus):
1) Leadership by Muslims.
2) Recommendation of Islamic State.
3) Acception of Islam and Shariah Conditions.
Finally, the collaboration of coalition is the joint effort in a possible way to topple the opposition government in the general election to be held sooner or later. So, surely it is a mandate to all members of the party to abide in order to achieve the target of victory the States and Federal Government. Whatsoever this in the stance the politicians should undertake to practice absolutely the principle of Tahaalut Syasi Ijtihad in the general election.
Unity, Peace and Prosperous a necessity for our Country.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
INTERCESSION (Syfa'at) forbidden between Muslims
In my recent column I have elaborated about the understanding of the Day of Resurrection or in other connotation is Barzakh in Arabic language. As those Muslims are still have no proper divine knowledge about it and it imply that Islamic scholars are not permissible are strictly forbidden to act as intercessors in the Day of Judgment in the Hereafter. There comes the issue of the words of INTERCESSION which clearly defined as to plead and seek help for other person Allah SWT forgiveness of their innumerable sins and evil deeds they have committed. Muslim should believe that the obligation of intercession is only given to our Prophet s.a.w for the Mercy and Blessing of Allah SWT. Therefore, the act of pleading and seeking help for other people by the intercessors for their goodness or misdeeds is clearly forbidden among the Muslims. In this respect, let us observe and refer to surah Al-Muddathir verse 48 mentioned below:
Surah Al-Muddathir verse 48: (The Resurrection)
Verse 48 - "So no intercession of intercessors will be of any to them."
From the aforementioned short verse of verse 48 in surah Al-Muddathir clearly stipulated that during the Judgment Day whoever the intercessors who plead for Mercy for other people were not accepted as Prophet s.a.w affirmed that any person could not give intercession for another except the approval (re-proof) from Allah SWT.
For further elaboration, in the Hereafter there emerged a man seeking help from the intercessor to beg Prophet s.a.w to give the drink at the Lake-Fount (Kauther) and instead only some selected man had been offered the drink at the said Well Kauther. For our information, whoever Muslims who had been rewarded drink at this well will never become thirsty. The Prophet s.a.w once said: "I am your predecessor at the Lake-Fount (Kauther) and some men among you will be brought to me and where I will try to hand them some water and whoever will come to it, will drink for it and will never become thirsty after that."
In another aspect in the Afterlife during the Judgement Day the present of intercessors pleaded to seek help to enable the persons to walk safely on the Sirat al-Mustaqin which is believe to be a bridge walk away extending above the surface of Hell Fire whereby the bridge made up of shoots, had hooks, claws spikes and spines. Those Muslims who are obedient and hold steadfastly righteous path will proceed and walk on the Sirat al-Mustaqin will passed swiftly across it with the appropriate speed based on the rate of their faith.
Finally, I conclude and call upon that Muslims should be well aware that intercession is the hand of Allah SWT and He does not stand in need of anybody's faith. The Al-Qur'an is an admonition that has been presented before the people openly and should worship Allah SWT alone and has the divine power to forgive the one who adopts piety and God consciousness even though may have committed many acts of disobedience in the past. So, in the Day of Judgment in the when no intercessors shall avail with one another and in other word the intercessions are of no use to them and will receive Judgement from Allah SWT in the Hereafter.
Allah SWT is Almighty, Most Mercy and Off-Forgiving.
Surah Al-Muddathir verse 48: (The Resurrection)
Verse 48 - "So no intercession of intercessors will be of any to them."
From the aforementioned short verse of verse 48 in surah Al-Muddathir clearly stipulated that during the Judgment Day whoever the intercessors who plead for Mercy for other people were not accepted as Prophet s.a.w affirmed that any person could not give intercession for another except the approval (re-proof) from Allah SWT.
For further elaboration, in the Hereafter there emerged a man seeking help from the intercessor to beg Prophet s.a.w to give the drink at the Lake-Fount (Kauther) and instead only some selected man had been offered the drink at the said Well Kauther. For our information, whoever Muslims who had been rewarded drink at this well will never become thirsty. The Prophet s.a.w once said: "I am your predecessor at the Lake-Fount (Kauther) and some men among you will be brought to me and where I will try to hand them some water and whoever will come to it, will drink for it and will never become thirsty after that."
In another aspect in the Afterlife during the Judgement Day the present of intercessors pleaded to seek help to enable the persons to walk safely on the Sirat al-Mustaqin which is believe to be a bridge walk away extending above the surface of Hell Fire whereby the bridge made up of shoots, had hooks, claws spikes and spines. Those Muslims who are obedient and hold steadfastly righteous path will proceed and walk on the Sirat al-Mustaqin will passed swiftly across it with the appropriate speed based on the rate of their faith.
Finally, I conclude and call upon that Muslims should be well aware that intercession is the hand of Allah SWT and He does not stand in need of anybody's faith. The Al-Qur'an is an admonition that has been presented before the people openly and should worship Allah SWT alone and has the divine power to forgive the one who adopts piety and God consciousness even though may have committed many acts of disobedience in the past. So, in the Day of Judgment in the when no intercessors shall avail with one another and in other word the intercessions are of no use to them and will receive Judgement from Allah SWT in the Hereafter.
Allah SWT is Almighty, Most Mercy and Off-Forgiving.
Understanding the Day of Resurrection (Alam Barzakh)
- In this usual column, I would try to highlight with my little knowledge about the Day of Resurrection some sort of lateral meaning of 'Alam Barzakh' of which I strongly feel that majority of the Muslims are still in the oblivion to apprehend the existed of the day of resurrection or alam barzakh which we are definitely going to face in the Hereafter. In other words, we should understand and believe that alam barzahk is a 'barrier' until the Day when human being accordingly all divinity revealed religion when a person dies on this Earth he will not be reborn until the day or resurrection. Evidently after the destruction of the Earth (Quimat ) mankind will rise up from the dead to be judged by Allah SWT who is the only God worthy of worship, the Greatest of the Judge. From the time a man dies until he is resurrected remains in a suspended state known in Arabic language as 'Barzakh' Let us observe and refer to Al-Qur'an surah Al-Mu'minum verses 99 to 100 mentioned below:
Verse 99 - "Until, when death to one of them (those who join partners with Allah), he says "My Lord! Send me back."
Verse 100 - "So that I may do good in that which I have left behind!" No! It is but a word that he speaks, and behind them is Barzakh (a barrier) until the Day when they will be resurrected."
From the above aforementioned surhl Al-Mu'minum verses 99 to 100, we are to learn there emerged a person after he died and rise up he requested and pleaded to Allah SWT to send him back to the earth in a way to seek the righteous path of which he deviated. At this juncture, Allah SWT will not entertain or accepted his pleading and it will be too late because there will be as barrier between them and the world they have left behind till the Day they are raised to life again. They are separated and neither they have worldly relations between them any more nor they will help and intercession with each other. The only those whose weight of good deeds is heavy will attain salvation and as for those whose weight is light they will be the ones who has lost their reward to live in the Hell Fire forever.
In the Alam Barzakh, it is believed that many people who died a thousand years ago, they have been waiting for the period of years before finally brought back to life. Prophet s.a.w affirmed that:
"Every one's death is the beginning of the Resurrection."
Further as an analogy in Barzakh, people as if awoke from a prolonged deep unconsciousness thinking that little or no time or long duration has passed after ones sleep for hours yet awaking, he feel as though he had only close his eyes. So, there is no partied or decent people in trying to imagine awaiting for centuries in Alam Barzakh because they thought that the time stated has no relevant to them. Though the believers understood that they are in reality dead had become dust and bones, they could not escape the torment and they will be resurrected in Barzakh
Finally, I conclude upon the Muslims to realize that Exalted Allah SWT give us life and will cause us to die and eventually will again give us life on the Day of Resurrection to face the final Judgement Day in the Hereafter.
Allah SWT is the Most Kind and Courteous, Well-Acquainted with everything.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Understanding of Covenant with Allah SWT
Covenant with Allah SWT simply means a Divine Laws sealed contract with Allah SWT and through this column I would humbly seek to explain according to my knowledge and understanding the words of Covenant especially with the Allah SWT in our religion Islam. The covenant with mankind made to Allah SWT during the pre-creation of human being they should obviously recognize Allah SWT as their Lord and uphold the Oneness of Him the truth and do sincerely good deeds to please Allah SWT and none else. The good deeds done for other then the Exalted Allah SWT are not acceptable. Besides the other essential part of the covenant is the declaration of the faith that is 'Shahadah' which every Muslims made in order to become a full pledged Muslims that is - "la-elaha llah" (that there is no God worthy of worship but Allah alone). Let us then observe and refer the Al-Qur'an verse 60 in surah Ghafir mentioned below:
Surah Ghafir verse 60: (The Forgiver or The Believer)
"And your Lord said: Invoke Me, (i.e believe in My Oneness (Islam Monotheism) and ask Me for anything) I will respond to your (invocation). Verily, those who scorn My worship (i.e not invoke Me and do not believe in My Oneness. (Islam Monotheism) they will surely enter Hell in humiliation!"
From the above aforementioned verse 60 of surah Ghafir cited that Allah SWT has commanded the believers to uphold steadfastly His Oneness and those who invoked not believe in the Oneness of Allah SWT will directly enter the Hell in a humiliation manner.
The covenant of the believers Muslims will only be fulfilled by sincere belief and purity believed faithfully in Tawheed in our daily lives. Tawheed in its general meaning is the belief in singling Allah SWT in Lordship. Sincerely and faithfully worshiping Allah SWT and affirming belief in Him Alone because He is the Creator of all creatures. Tawheed is part in practice of the Muslims by avoiding the act of shirk that setting up partner with God.
Further, Allah SWT has sent a practical living experience of life based on the principal of Tawheed because men and women have declared that Allah SWT is his Lord and he must considered righteous and evil deeds likewise be judged by Allah SWT and His Messenger Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
Finally, I conclude one who is pious and really abide by Allah's SWT commandments should pray and seek Blessing and Forgiveness directly without any intermediary. We should believe that Allah SWT can create all things and every things on this Earth.
Allah is Off-Forgiving and Most Merciful
Surah Ghafir verse 60: (The Forgiver or The Believer)
"And your Lord said: Invoke Me, (i.e believe in My Oneness (Islam Monotheism) and ask Me for anything) I will respond to your (invocation). Verily, those who scorn My worship (i.e not invoke Me and do not believe in My Oneness. (Islam Monotheism) they will surely enter Hell in humiliation!"
From the above aforementioned verse 60 of surah Ghafir cited that Allah SWT has commanded the believers to uphold steadfastly His Oneness and those who invoked not believe in the Oneness of Allah SWT will directly enter the Hell in a humiliation manner.
The covenant of the believers Muslims will only be fulfilled by sincere belief and purity believed faithfully in Tawheed in our daily lives. Tawheed in its general meaning is the belief in singling Allah SWT in Lordship. Sincerely and faithfully worshiping Allah SWT and affirming belief in Him Alone because He is the Creator of all creatures. Tawheed is part in practice of the Muslims by avoiding the act of shirk that setting up partner with God.
Further, Allah SWT has sent a practical living experience of life based on the principal of Tawheed because men and women have declared that Allah SWT is his Lord and he must considered righteous and evil deeds likewise be judged by Allah SWT and His Messenger Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
Finally, I conclude one who is pious and really abide by Allah's SWT commandments should pray and seek Blessing and Forgiveness directly without any intermediary. We should believe that Allah SWT can create all things and every things on this Earth.
Allah is Off-Forgiving and Most Merciful
Thursday, November 1, 2012
SUBMISSION spontaneously and SACRIFICE to the pleasure of ALLAH SWT on the EID AL-ADHA 1433 H
Muslims of all ethnic races in numerous corner of the Muslims world in the month of al-Hijrah converge to Mecca and Medina to perform the obligation Hajj Pilgrimage on the occasion of EID AL-ADHA 1433 H. The event is the yearly commemoration of Hajj which becomes an obligation to perform pilgrimage to the KA'ABAH in MISIDIL-HARAM. and other Hajj rituals in ARAFAH, MUZZALIFAH and MINA. The Hajj pilgrimage is fixed days normally on the 10th. day of the 12th.month in the Islamic calender month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Muslims would understand that the word 'Eid' appear in surah Al-Maidah denotes the 'Table Spread', meaning some festivals which generally creates a feeling of joy, love and lively among the children. Whatsoever, it also called for a Submission that are usually spontaneous, Conscientious and Obedient or any resistant against the will and guidance of God. It is as quoted in surah Al-Baqarah verse 208: " Islam teaches us to submit completely and wholeheartedly - by obeying all the rules and regulations of Islam religion and follow not the footsteps of Shiatan (Satan). Verily, He is to your a plain enemy."
While we are to commemorate the Eid al-Adha, we are requested to perform the 'sacrifice' which is the faithful trail and triumph of Prophet Abraham described in surah Al-Hajj verse 36 mentioned below:
Surah Al-Hajj verse 36: (The Pilgrimage)
"And the Budn (cow, oxen, or camels driven to be offered as sacrifices by the pilgrims at the santuary of Makkah. We have made them for you as among the Symbols of Allah, wherein you have much good. So mention the Name of Allah over them when they are up in lines (for sacrifice). Then, when they down on their sides (after slaughter), eat thereof, and feed the poor who do not ask (men), and the beggar who asks (men). Thus have We made them subject to that you may be grateful."
From the above aforementioned verse 36 surah Al-Hajj slaughtering of the animals above as sacrifices not only in the occasion on Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca but it also permissible to perform the sacrifice in other home Muslims country. During this Hajj period, the ritual of sacrifice is truly a good deeds for the Muslims profession because it is among the Symbol of Allah SWT. Therefore the meats after slaughtering the animals should be sincerely and fairly distributed to feed the poor and the beggars. The share of the sacrifice meats are fairly distributed and divide into three parts as followed:
1) The family retains one third of the share.
2) Another one third is given to friend and neighbour.
3) The other third is given to the poor and needy.
For our information, the above act of sacrifice remind us the symbolize and willingness to give up the benefit to us close to our heart in order to follow the command of Allah SWT. It also symbolize the willingness to give up some of our bounties in a way to strengthen the bond of Muslims friendship and help those in needs. We should truly recognize the blessing and command of Allah SWT and open our heart and be united with other Muslims brotherhood nation.
In the past era of Prophet and Rasool, we Muslims truly believe in respect of 'Sacrifice' of Prophet Abraham's trail and triumph was to face the command of Allah SWT to kill his only son Ismael. Upon hearing the command of Allah SWT, he immediately prepared to submit to Allah's SWT will. However, when he at the moment prepared to sacrifice his son, then Allah SWT revealed to him that his sacrifice has been fulfilled. In this respect, he has shown his love and obedience to his Lord supercede all others to sacrifice his beloved son which is eventually replace by Allah SWT the slaughter of a Wether. This momentous sacrifice is depicted in surah As-Saffat verse 107 and the same surah of verse 102 narrated below:
Surah As-Soffat verse 102: (Those Ranged in Ranks)
"And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allah). So look what you think!". He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha Allah (if Allah will), you shall find me of As-Sabirin (the patient)."
Surah As-Saffat verse 107: (Those Ranged in Ranks)
"And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e kibas - a ram)."
From the two verses 102 and 107 of surah As-Saffat cited when Prophet Abraham's beloved son Ismael reached the age of adult stage Abraham said to him: "O my son! I have seen a vision that I should offer you as a Sacrifice, now tell me what your view!: "He replied, "O my father! Do as you are commanded: "You will find me, if Allah so will of the patient." The subject matter of sacrifice and obedience in themselves practice by Muslims have nothing to do with the atoning for any sins committed by the Muslims. This is the misconception of the Muslims regarding the sacrifice in the slaughtering of selected animals to commemorate the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Whatsoever the sacrifice in the present day or past era on this significant deeds we should believe and hold steadfastly the verse 37 of Al-Qur'an surah Al-Hajj which cited: "It is not the meat nor the blood that reaches Allah, it is your piety reaches Him."
In this commemoration of Eid al-Adha, I hereby conclude that the symbolism is the attitude of our willingness to sacrifice as a Straight Path in our lives as to follow Allah's SWT command completely and obediently. It is therefore the strength of our heart, purity in faith and obedience and hold steadfastly our religion tenets by all Muslims on this Earth.
Allah SWT does not love anyone who is Treacherous and Ungrateful.
Muslims would understand that the word 'Eid' appear in surah Al-Maidah denotes the 'Table Spread', meaning some festivals which generally creates a feeling of joy, love and lively among the children. Whatsoever, it also called for a Submission that are usually spontaneous, Conscientious and Obedient or any resistant against the will and guidance of God. It is as quoted in surah Al-Baqarah verse 208: " Islam teaches us to submit completely and wholeheartedly - by obeying all the rules and regulations of Islam religion and follow not the footsteps of Shiatan (Satan). Verily, He is to your a plain enemy."
While we are to commemorate the Eid al-Adha, we are requested to perform the 'sacrifice' which is the faithful trail and triumph of Prophet Abraham described in surah Al-Hajj verse 36 mentioned below:
Surah Al-Hajj verse 36: (The Pilgrimage)
"And the Budn (cow, oxen, or camels driven to be offered as sacrifices by the pilgrims at the santuary of Makkah. We have made them for you as among the Symbols of Allah, wherein you have much good. So mention the Name of Allah over them when they are up in lines (for sacrifice). Then, when they down on their sides (after slaughter), eat thereof, and feed the poor who do not ask (men), and the beggar who asks (men). Thus have We made them subject to that you may be grateful."
From the above aforementioned verse 36 surah Al-Hajj slaughtering of the animals above as sacrifices not only in the occasion on Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca but it also permissible to perform the sacrifice in other home Muslims country. During this Hajj period, the ritual of sacrifice is truly a good deeds for the Muslims profession because it is among the Symbol of Allah SWT. Therefore the meats after slaughtering the animals should be sincerely and fairly distributed to feed the poor and the beggars. The share of the sacrifice meats are fairly distributed and divide into three parts as followed:
1) The family retains one third of the share.
2) Another one third is given to friend and neighbour.
3) The other third is given to the poor and needy.
For our information, the above act of sacrifice remind us the symbolize and willingness to give up the benefit to us close to our heart in order to follow the command of Allah SWT. It also symbolize the willingness to give up some of our bounties in a way to strengthen the bond of Muslims friendship and help those in needs. We should truly recognize the blessing and command of Allah SWT and open our heart and be united with other Muslims brotherhood nation.
In the past era of Prophet and Rasool, we Muslims truly believe in respect of 'Sacrifice' of Prophet Abraham's trail and triumph was to face the command of Allah SWT to kill his only son Ismael. Upon hearing the command of Allah SWT, he immediately prepared to submit to Allah's SWT will. However, when he at the moment prepared to sacrifice his son, then Allah SWT revealed to him that his sacrifice has been fulfilled. In this respect, he has shown his love and obedience to his Lord supercede all others to sacrifice his beloved son which is eventually replace by Allah SWT the slaughter of a Wether. This momentous sacrifice is depicted in surah As-Saffat verse 107 and the same surah of verse 102 narrated below:
Surah As-Soffat verse 102: (Those Ranged in Ranks)
"And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allah). So look what you think!". He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha Allah (if Allah will), you shall find me of As-Sabirin (the patient)."
Surah As-Saffat verse 107: (Those Ranged in Ranks)
"And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e kibas - a ram)."
From the two verses 102 and 107 of surah As-Saffat cited when Prophet Abraham's beloved son Ismael reached the age of adult stage Abraham said to him: "O my son! I have seen a vision that I should offer you as a Sacrifice, now tell me what your view!: "He replied, "O my father! Do as you are commanded: "You will find me, if Allah so will of the patient." The subject matter of sacrifice and obedience in themselves practice by Muslims have nothing to do with the atoning for any sins committed by the Muslims. This is the misconception of the Muslims regarding the sacrifice in the slaughtering of selected animals to commemorate the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Whatsoever the sacrifice in the present day or past era on this significant deeds we should believe and hold steadfastly the verse 37 of Al-Qur'an surah Al-Hajj which cited: "It is not the meat nor the blood that reaches Allah, it is your piety reaches Him."
In this commemoration of Eid al-Adha, I hereby conclude that the symbolism is the attitude of our willingness to sacrifice as a Straight Path in our lives as to follow Allah's SWT command completely and obediently. It is therefore the strength of our heart, purity in faith and obedience and hold steadfastly our religion tenets by all Muslims on this Earth.
Allah SWT does not love anyone who is Treacherous and Ungrateful.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The meaning of VICEGERENCY (Khalifah) as ALLAH's VICEGERENTS on this Earth
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
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
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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