December 27, 2012

Tafseer That Was Revealed In Dream

Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat compiled by Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, December 2012

Few minutes before Namaz (prayer) can be spent to concentrate and meditate (Muraqaba) about prayer. Prayer without mental preparation won’t have strength and grip. Sunnat, Nafl Namaz and Iqamat are in a way a preparation for Farz. We are not preparing for prayer. Consequently our Farz prayer has also become lax. Dua – ‘Allahumma inni asaluka tamaman ozhu watamamas salaati watamama rizwanika’.
In the initial days, Prophet himself went to people and proclaimed the message. He did not expect them to invite him. He sent his Sahabas to some places. Let us continue our Tableeg (missionary) work the same way. Let us voluntarily reach out to those who are away from religion and those who take the religion casually.
Maulana started panting. His health deteriorated and became weak. He said, “You have come to me late. I am unable to speak at length. Continue your works as instructed”. After every prayer, say Tasbeehe Fatima, third Kalima, say Durood Shareef seventy times in mornings and evenings, Istagfaar, Quran Kiraat and Tilawat, Tahajjud, have companionship with Ahle Zikr. Zikr without Ilm is Fitna and Ilm without Zikr is gloom.
Dream is fortieth part in Nubuwat. Some people will receive more progress through dream than by Riyazat (tough worship). Ilka will be received in dream. Tableeg method was revealed to me in dream. I understood Tafseer for the verse ‘kuntum khaira ummati ukrijat linnaas’ in dream.
It is job of prophets to enjoin goodness and forbid evil. ‘tuhminuna billah’. This will strengthen Imaan (faith). Condition is to enjoin goodness and forbid evil. That is the way to develop Imaan. Care for your own guidance more than you care for others. Muballig (preacher) will receive his rewards when he preaches, it is immaterial whether his audience accepted his message or not.

December 25, 2012

Friend Will Not Give Trouble

Maulana Syed Muhammad Raza'ul Haq Aleemi Shah Aamiri speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, December 2012

Some people don’t come for prayers. Truth is that Allah does not want them to pray. Allah’s Will has to be there for a man to do good deeds. This is precondition. Allah accepts the deed even before it comes into action. Goodness starts from His acceptance. Deed follows Allah’s approval. First comes His approval, later comes Ibadat.
It is man’s nature to appreciate after seeing. We appreciate a speaker after hearing the speech. We praise a cook after having a delicious meal.
‘aleemun bi zaatis sudoor’. Allah knows what is in the hearts. He sees the future. A good deed occurring is in itself an evidence that Allah has accepted it. Good deeds are done with God’s blessing.
Surah Tauba, 9, verse 46 – ‘walaakin karihallahu nbiaashahum fashabbatahum’. Allah despised them coming out and made them stay back.
Hypocrites said lame excuses to avoid participating in the war. They did not show interest. Trial is not being in the company of Prophet. But hypocrites did not like Prophet’s company. Verse 49 – ‘waminhum manyakoolu ihzanli walaa taftinee alaa fil fitnati sakatoo’. ‘Grant me exception, don’t put us in trouble’. Actual trouble is in staying away from Prophet. That is the real turmoil. Prophet’s company is the best of all blessings. There is no life out of his company.
Verse 51 – ‘qul lanyuseebanaa illa maakataballahulanaa’. We will only get those troubles that Allah has decreed for us. They are predetermined. Sickness and death will come as ordained. ‘huwa maulana’. Allah is our Friend, Master, Guardian, Overseer. Allah gave us Wajood, Hayaat, Samaat, Basaarat, Kalaam, Islam, Imaan, love for Prophet and guidance. He has blessed us with thousands of favors. He won’t give us trouble. Troubles are blessings in disguise. They are for our learning. That which is sent by friend cannot be a trouble. Don’t take it as turmoil. Don’t see the problem; see the One who sent it.
Everyone has troubles. Allah says Prophet to tell this message to afflicted people. Prophet considers everyone’s problem as his own. ‘I feel the pain if one of you is injured by a thorn’. Prophet is among us. ‘wahlamoo anna feekum rasoolallah’. Your trials cause him grief. Verse 128 – ‘azeezun alaihi maa anitum’.

December 22, 2012

Allah Will Hold Us

Weekly speech at Tableeghi Markaz Masjide Amina, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, December 2012

Purpose of the religion is to turn our attention away from creations and set it fixated on the Creator. Our primary concern should be Akhirat, afterlife, rather than this material world. We should give importance not to wealth, but to good deeds. Such high goals can be achieved only with serious efforts.
We should completely ignore outwardly things and develop absolute faith in unseen things. When our attention turns away from outwardly world, the parallel, unseen universe will come into action. Zaahir – outwardly, superficial. Gaibi – unseen, intrinsic.
Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 95 – ‘qul sadaqallahu fattabiyu millata ibraheema haneefa’. Follow the path of Ibrahim, the righteous one. Surah Mumtahina, 60, verse 4 – ‘qad kaanatlakum uswathun hasanathun fi ibraheema wallazeena ma’ahu’. There is for you an excellent example in Ibrahim and those with him.
Ibrahim (alai) was not concerned about the situation. He was mindful only about the commands. Allah will make the situation favorable if we follow His commands. This is the way for us.  We should be conscious only about Allah’s commands. That is the reality. Outwardly world will then fall in line.
Surah Baqarah, 2, verse 124 – ‘wa izibtalaa ibraheema rabbhuhu bikalimaathin fa atammahunna’. Allah tested Ibrahim (alai) with His commands and he fulfilled them.
Trials are for our advancement. We will be elevated when we overcome trials. We can move from one stage to another. Surah Ankhabut, 29, verse 2 – ‘ahasibannaasu anyutraku anyakoolu aamannaa wahum laa yuftanoon’. People who believe will be tested. Our full life is a test for us.
Announcement of his success came when he fulfilled each test. Verse 124 – ‘ linnaasi imaama’. He was declared as leader for the humanity. Ibrahim (alai) will be Imaam till the last day. Trials will be at all levels including life, wealth, wife and children. He completely turned his attention away from all the creations when he was thrown in fire. Angels came for his help.
It is a huge blessing to feel satisfied in Allah’s judgments. We should feel comfortable both during good health and sickness. It is Sunnath to take treatment. A Hadees says that each disease has a medicine. One should not panic when affected by illness. Maintain calm. Take medicine but be determined that Allah will cure you. Avail means and expect result from Allah’s mercy. Cure and relief are from Allah. You can marry but it is Allah’s Power that can give you children. You can buy products, but only Allah can give you peace.
It is man’s huge misfortune that he forgets to pray God for goodness. Do Istikhaaraa. Pray for goodness. Sahabas say that Prophet taught them Istikhaaraa supplications the same way he taught them Quran. It is also unfortunate to be displeased with Allah’s judgments. ‘Hasbunallahu nihmal wakeel’. Allah helps you best.
Allah gave direct help to Ibrahim (alai). Surah Anbiya, 21, verse 69 – ‘kulnaa yaa kooni bardan wa salaama alaa ibraheem’. ‘O Fire! Be cool and safe for Ibrahim’. When attention is fully fixed on Allah, direct help will come from Him. This is the model for us. We should only bear Allah’s commands in our minds.
Religion asks us to be loving to wife and children. But leaving them when Allah’s command comes is also part of the religion. No safety measures were taken and the situation looked dangerous. Haajira asked if it is Allah’s command to leave them in the desert. Ibrahim (alai) nodded. Haajira asserted her determination that Allah won’t spoil them.
Surah Talaaq, 65, verse 3 – ‘waman yatawakkal alallahi fahuwa hasbuhu’. Allah is adequate for those who put their trust in Him. Allah will bring goodness out of a seemingly treacherous situation. But this won’t happen in a moment. Allah will test your determination. He will measure you. Haajira ran between Safaa and Marwa but her faith was in Allah. Allah did not send down a dining table from heaven. This has to be an example for people of all times to come. Be patient. Dining table won’t come from sky. Change will come in the situation.
The formula for Allah’s help is that when man has exhausted all his patience, Allah’s help will then reach him. Surah Baqarah, 2, verse 214 – ‘mataa nasrullah’. When will Allah’s help come. ‘alaa inna nasrallahi kareeb’. Allah’s help is certainly near.
 Prophets and those with them were tested till they were so shaken and trembled. But Allah will hold man before he falls. Zamzam water will be given. Trials will come when you work for the religion. Journey should continue. Trials will increase with increase in wealth. Success in life depends on how much you practice the religion.
Allah, Prophet and working for religious cause are the most deserving of our love. ‘wallazeena aamanu ashaddu hubbalillah’. Love on Prophet should be more than anyone else. We should be prepared to leave our properties, offspring and relatives when Allah’s command comes. Don’t say lame excuses that your kid or grandchild will cry. Religion preaches love. But there is a limit.
We are connected to the whole world. We have two duties. 1. Kurooj – to come out 2. Karch – to spend. We should not use religion for earning. Earnings should be spent for the growth of religion.

December 19, 2012

Farsightedness Of The Chief Minister

Muslim Murasu, December 2012

15 lakh crore rupees is needed to build infrastructure in Tamilnadu. Target is to make Tamilnadu the number one state in the next eleven years.
Tamilnadu has received foreign investment of around 1.75 lakh crore rupees in the past 18 months. National GDP growth is 5.8 percent. Tamilnadu Chief Minster targets a growth of 11 percent for the state. It is a laudable long term objective. Financial Times has asserted Tamilnadu as a successful state. It is number one in automobiles and electronics industry. 10 lakh crore rupees has been the foreign investment.
It is a matter of pride that global players have confidence in Tamilnadu and investing here. Current per capita income in the state is 73,278 rupees. Target is to take it to four and a half lakh rupees in the next eleven years. People are divided; some say it can be done, some say it is not possible and some say it is not at all possible. First type is made of constructive thinkers. Second ones are habitual naysayers. Third type is useless category. They are compulsive pessimists. They see only failures.
It is the foremost duty of Tamilians to support the vision of the Chief Minister. Tamil society, especially politicians and social activists should prepare themselves to shoulder big responsibilities.
Investments from overseas corporations will retain Tamilnadu as a peaceful region. No one will come forward to invest in an environment of violence, riots, strikes, shutdowns, plundering, extortion or land scams. Industrial investments bear witness to peaceful, conducive lifestyle in Tamilnadu. It is a boon and a promise.
Profits can be divided into three parts. First share belongs to the company. Second part should be invested for the welfare of the Tamil society. Quality educational institutions and internationally benchmarked hospitals for poor should be opened. Money shall be spent for the wellbeing of the people. Third share should be used for company expansion, employee salary, welfare funds, permit expenses, kickbacks, pension funds and industry security. If this formula is implemented, clouds will gather and shower rain. The message that the Chief Minister gave on the occasion of Bakrid is a throwback to the period of Holy Books. This will fit in current industrial era as well. Faithful, religious people will support to make Chief Minister’s zeal and vision a success.

TV Channels And Shallow Debates

Muslim Murasu, December 2012

Tamilians have developed a taste for thoughts, debates and discussions. Domination of heavyweight politicians is on the wane in Tamilnadu. Media owners have made a calculated rush to take advantage of the situation.
The common narrative preached now is that recently TV channels are transforming the lives of the people. They have played no part to fight corruption, rapes, untouchability, caste based violence, black money or inflation. Only arguments and counter arguments are staged.
Debates are staged as an act in the never ending show of entertainment. It is a ploy to retain elites, selfish families and shallow pundits. There is no interest showed towards development of the state or nation. Each debate is brought to an end with the promise that they will come with a new debate the next day.
Panelists are allowed to do superficial examination of the issues. They should not expose their true identities. Legal arm may come into action. Political strongmen and brokers are watching. Be careful!
Only one condition, show should be warm and tantalizing. One panelist can lunge on another. They can sing their slogans. It is not wrong. All means can be employed to pass the scheduled time. Viewers can be taken for granted and assumed to be gullible. It is an art. They should appear like disclosing some new information. But it should only be appearance. It should look like they are discussing. But there should not be any analysis per se. Only word games are played. Each player takes a point and the game should end in draw. They shall spend their full efforts in producing shallow intellectuals groomed for debates. Government shall be readily insulted. But rulers should not feel hurt. Escape artists are welcome in such TV debates. We remind you again! Discuss the problem, but problem should remain unsolved. Neither ruling party nor opposition should feel hurt. Come, a new problem is ready! Poke your noses, exhibit your skills!

December 15, 2012

Avoiding Truth Will Leave You Astray

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, December 2012

The concept of atheism gained currency during the sixteenth century. Some thinkers converted it into a movement in the next two centuries and it became a lifestyle. The likes of David Hume, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud propagated atheism.
Science did not directly deal with the subject of God. Yet scientists started expressing their opinions on this. Most scientists have been believers in God. Very few have professed atheism. Newton, Copernicus and Sir Arthur Eddington are among the believers.
In 1954, Einstein wrote a letter to an Israeli philosopher. He said there is no God, God is only an imagination out of human weaknesses. This letter recently was auctioned for three million dollars.
God has always been debated throughout the entire human history. Reason is that we are confronted by a vast, massive universe in front of our eyes. It is human nature to question and search for answers.
Einstein died at an age of 76. He spent his last thirty years researching about something called Unified Field Theory. It is an attempt to explain the entire universe with a single theory. He had a deep quest in him that came out of countless things observed through microscope and telescope. He couldn’t find a convincing answer and died in frustration.
Now scientists are pursuing the same in the name of Theory of Everything. They have spent hundred million dollar but mystery still remains. Human body is found to contain more than ten trillion cells. There is no conclusive answer. Observatories set in space are only increasing our surprise and amazement many times. New galaxies are being discovered.
A perfect order is evident in the universe. It appears well controlled and harmonious. Famous scientist Fred Hoyle opines that there is a sharp intelligence behind the functioning of the universe. He explains this in his book Intelligent Universe.
Matter was considered the building block of the universe during the time of Newton. Energy became focal point during Einstein’s period. Now during the period of Fred Hoyle, intelligence is supposed to be the main driving force. Problem still remains unsolved. Science is taking us from atheism towards Oneness of God.
Surah Yunus, 10, verse 32 – ‘fa maazaa bahdal haqqi illal Lalaal’. Apart from the truth, only error remains.

December 14, 2012

Final Days Of Chisthi Auliya

Translated from Dr. Shujawudeen Farooqi article in 'Ahle Sunnat Ki Awaz'
Published in Muslim Murasu, December 2012

Mureeds (disciples) of Auliyas (saints) have maintained the practice of compiling and printing the sayings and insights of Auliyas for a long time. These compilations are called as ‘Malfuzat’. They use to speak less. So explanations and commentaries have been added wherever the disciples deemed as necessary.
These compilations and works have been vital for spreading Islam in a significant way in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Missionary works of Auliyas cannot be overlooked. Khwaja Mohinudeen Chisthi (rah) have played a pivotal role in this context. The network he created eight hundred years earlier is still at work.
Usman Harooni (rah) started the mission. Khwaja Mohinudeen took it to its zenith. Later Khwaja Qutbudeen Khaki (rah) maintained same standards. Thereafter Baba Faridudeen Ganj Shakar, Nijamudeen Auliya, Khwaja Naseerudeen Chirag Dehlvi, Khwaja Bande Nawaaz took the mantle forward.
Everything is subject to change. Only God is beyond any change. There have been times when the likes of above mentioned Auliyas did not arise. These have  been sluggish days. Surah Rahman, 55, verse 27 – ‘wa yabkaa wajhu rabbika’. ‘God’s Face will remain forever’.
Sayings of Usman Harooni was compiled by his disciple Khwaja Mohinudeen under the title ‘Unneesul Arwah’. Khwaja Qutbudeen Bakhtiyar Khaaki compiled speeches of Khwaja Mohinudeen Chisti and named it ‘Daleelul Aarifeen’. Bakhtiyaar Khaki’s speeches were collected by Baba Faridudeen and the book name is ‘Fawayidus Saalikeen’. Nijamudeen Auliya collected Baba Faridudeen’s speeches in the name ‘Raahatal Quloob’. Another compilation of his speeches was done by Khwaja Badr Ishaak in the name ‘Asraarul Auliya’. Hazrat Nijamudeen’s speeches were compiled by Ameer Khusrao as two volumes – ‘Afzalul Fawaayid’ and ‘Raahatul Muhibeen’.
Hazrat Khwaja Mohinudeen Chisthi (rah) dwelt on various subjects for twelve days before his death. He once said, “I did not rest for eight years and spent my days and nights assisting and serving my Sheykh (spiritual guide). I accompanied him in travel and served him. He gave me countless blessings on account of this. Mureed should seriously follow the commands of his Sheykh. He has to exactly follow the various instructions about prayers and worship. Sheykh will make Mureed complete”.
First day he spoke on importance of Salaat and Sunnat. Second day he elucidated requirements of Janaabat bathing. Third day he warned about losses due to delaying Salaat. On the fourth day, he instructed about Gashiyate Ilaahi (fearing God) and the necessity to live a sober life. He told not to harm Muslims. Those who harm creations will perish. He also instructed us about tenderness. He explained Gunaahe Kabeera (big sins) and mentioned about hypocrites. On the fifth day, he spoke on importance of parents, Quran, scholars, Kaaba and importance of Sheykh. He explained about Allah’s Power on the sixth day. On the seventh day, he told about importance of Surah Fatiha, eighth day about Awraad. On the ninth day, he told about Sulook (spiritual methodology) and explained about 100 levels in it. Tenth day he told about Suhbath (companionship). Eleventh day, he told about Tawakkal (trust in God) and on the final twelfth day, he told about Malakul Mauth (angel of death).

December 13, 2012

Hidden Provisions

Darse Quran by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, December 2012

Some people do good deeds in hopes of receiving prosperity in business or benefits in the matter of children. Some expect honor and respect in return. Some people offer donations for the sake of Barakath. Some people even help Madrasas with similar materialistic intentions. Their example is that of unbelievers. Unbelievers also take care of parents and help the destitute. But they don’t expect anything in afterlife. All they seek is prosperity in this life.
A believer will do good deeds with two objectives: 1. To please God and Prophet 2. To attain peaceful, prosperous life.
It has become our usual mindset that all rewards are reserved for the afterlife. No, good deeds will be rewarded in this world as well. Surah Tauba, 9, verse 120 – ‘innallaha laa yuleehu ajral muhsineen’. God will not waste good deeds.
Those who work for afterlife will get good rewards in this life too. Those who work for well-being in this world will achieve that. ‘Hal Jazaul Ihsaan illal Ihsaan’. (Surah Rahman, verse 60). Reward for favor is favor. Allah will favor you if you help His creations. But those who don’t believe in afterlife won’t get anything there. They will get everything they deserve in this world.
Muslim will do everything solely to please God. This is the meaning of ‘Iqlaas’. Surah Ahraaf, 7, verse 196 – ‘huwa yatawallas saaliheen’. ‘He will take care of the righteous’. There is a Hadees narrated in Abu Dawud. Migdad (rali) once went into a forest. He saw a rat bringing Dinars one by one from a burrow and placing them in front of him. A pile of currency got accumulated. He took them and brought to Prophet and narrated the incident. Prophet reassured him that it is his money. Allah will reward righteous ones in such mystical ways. He will open provisions for them from out of sight.
Surah Talaaq, 65, verses 2 and 3 – ‘wamanyattaqillaha yajallahu makhrajaa wa yarzukhu min hayshu laa yahtasibu’. ‘Allah prepares way out for him who fears Him and provides for him from sources he could never imagine’. ‘wa manyatawakkal allallahi fahuwa hasbuhu’. ‘Allah is enough for anyone who puts his trust in Him’. ‘innallaha baaligu amrihi qad jaalallahu li kulli shaiyin qadraa’. ‘Allah will surely accomplish His purpose’. Recite these verses thrice during Fajr and Magrib times. Allah will help you like He helped Migdad (rali). He will provide you from many ways, not just one. He will get you out of your troubles. You have to abstain from sins and do good deeds. You have to follow Prophet. ‘man ata’a rasool faqad ata allah’. Following Prophet is in reality following Allah.
Allah will open unseen ways for those who overcome their desires and fully surrender to His Will. He will resurrect them, bring them out of their situations. He will make men and even animals help them. They won’t have to plead to others. Let us pray to Allah. 'We bow only before You. Help us and not make us beg others'. If you pray, other creations will come to you for help. Otherwise you will have to search for help. You have to pray for your situation to change. Surah Raad, 13, verse 11 – ‘innallaha laa yugayiru mabiqaumin hatta yugayiru maa bianfusihim’. ‘Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change it themselves’. This applies to individuals as well. Pray to make your hands as donating hands. If you wish to get more Jakaath, that is what will happen. This year I received form four parties, next year six parties should donate. Then that will be the situation.
‘Yatawalla’ has many meanings – sponsor, friend, aid. Condition is to abstain from sins. Fear Allah in privacy, when no one is seeing. Allah ordered Dawood (alai), Surah Saba, 34, verse 13 – ‘ihmalu aala dawooda shukra’. Allah gave them control over iron and blessed them with kingdom. Allah commanded Dawood and his offspring to be grateful. To abstain from sins and to worship is the proper way of thanking Him. Fear Allah when you are alone. This is a way of being grateful. Surah Ibrahim, 14, verse 7 – ‘ la inshakartum la azeedannakum’. He will add favors if we are grateful.

December 11, 2012

Retail Merchandise Decay

Muslim Murasu, December 2012

Swadeshi sentiment in India has for long remained a hollow rhetoric. The term ‘foreign’ is defined in a callous, whimsical way.
Commerce will flourish when it exhibits quality and honesty. Native people, our people, our folk, foreigner, migrant, outsider, these titles are defined differently at various times. A person can do commerce anywhere on the earth, under the sky. Hard work, correct measurement and quality goods will improve trade.
Strike on a single day in Tamilnadu has brought a loss of 25000 crore rupees. An office-bearer of a traders body asserts proudly in a TV. Adulteration will impact retailing. Small merchants serve the people. They sell goods in the vicinity. They establish intimacy with people in the street. Human life is undergoing rapid changes under the influence of urbanization and economic development.
Some people see dignity in purchasing in a lavish mall worth fifty crore rupees. Swarming flash lights, multi-storeyed, automated, air-conditioned atmosphere gives them mental comfort. Accurate measurement, competitive pricing and transparency in operations determine growth in trade. Locals and foreigners divide is needless.
In 1992, Honorable Indian Prime Minister Narasimha Rao announced globalization. All politicians supported it. Foreign cinema, technology, media, legal expert groups, news agency and merchandise cannot be avoided.
Tamil Muslim society has aptitude and skill for individual trading. They have gained international experience from Singapore, Malaysia, Burma, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Gulf and other global regions. They are internationalists.
Indians have willingly accepted foreign language, dress, music, education and culture. They have no reason to fear foreign merchandise. ‘Yaadum oore yaavarum kelir’. (Every place is my home, all are relatives). Let us prove this ancient Tamil wisdom. Foreign entry won’t harm us. Let us brush aside political noise.

November 26, 2012

Showing Pity For Ignorance

Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat compiled by Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012

The main objective of our missionary work is to get relieved from Tagoot (evil) forces and turn back to Allah. This cannot happen without sacrifice. There are two sacrifices for the religion, one is related to life and another related to wealth.
To come out of house or nation and traveling to preach Kalima (God’s word) belongs to first type. Owning the expenses for this travel and sponsoring for others belong to second type. If we pay for another missionary worker, we will get full reward for it. ‘addaalu alal khairi kafaayili’. Those who travel on our behalf are helping us. We should consider leaders, field workers, hard workers as our benefactors. This is the correct religious perspective.
Ilm (knowledge) and Zikr (remembrance) are important. There is no good deed without knowledge and no Marifat without deeds. Knowledge devoid of remembrance of God is only gloom. It won’t have luminance. We witness lacunae and weakness in our mission on this front. Religious scholars should give importance to this mission and join us widely. This mission will benefit from the participation of scholars. We should invite Ahle Ilm (scholars) and Ahle Zikr (hermits) to join our mission.
Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi has written a letter. He explains that there are only two types of Muslims: 1. He travels in the cause of Allah 2. He sponsors and helps those who travel in Allah’s cause. There is no third type of Muslims.
This illustrates his good understanding. To encourage and exhort also is one way of helping missionary workers. If because of our effort, Quran Dars is organized, we will get full reward for it. It is important to explain these nuances to field workers. This is the essence of preaching.
We have to learn from learned people and take the message to people of lower rank. Ignorant, unlearned people are our helpers. When their Kalima becomes complete, our Kalima also will become complete. Bringing perfection in their prayers will make our prayers perfect.
‘manlaa yarham laa yurham irhumu manfil aril yarhamkum manfissamaayi’.
We feel pity when we see Muslims hungry, poor or ill. We don’t feel pity when we see them ignorant about religion. We are concerned about material loss, we ignore greater spiritual loss. Allah will not show mercy on us if this is our attitude. The cornerstone of our mission is having mercy for lack of awareness about religion. Let us continue our mission with sympathy. Otherwise we may feel proud and arrogant.

November 23, 2012

Journey To Political Power

Muslim Murasu, November 2012

Muslims have played a pivotal role in the past 65 years of political history of Tamilnadu. When EVR Periyar’s mission faced severe troubles, obstacles and insult during 1955 timeframe, Muslims offered their support. They spent all their resources including money, efforts, influence and time and backed Periyar. Main reason was Periyar’s reformative ideas.
When DMK transformed into a political force, Muslims came to field to defeat economically strong and socially well-respected Congress giant party. Muslims coordinated devout Brahmin Rajaji and atheists to form a seven party alliance. But selfishness reared its head high within two years of coming to power. Poor politicians started extracting money and getting bribes in the garb of ward secretary, regional or district leader.
Tamilnadu politics became victim to fight between two individuals. Wakf lands were completely encroached by Dravidian, Tamil fanatics. Kabrastan (graveyard) were converted for government offices and slum rehabilitation colonies. As a reaction, Muslims had to go back to support Congress during emergency period of 1975-77.
Muslims lost political strength and were subjected to poverty. They were completely ignored during the rule of Honorable MGR. Arab employment gave timely help. 50000 crore rupees of foreign income brought prosperity to even villages and hamlets in Tamilnadu. Muslim families in significant chunk came out of poverty. New colleges, movements, media activities and religious institutions were raised. Now mosques are getting enhanced with air-conditioners. Muslim community is producing students of international caliber for Tamilnadu.
Muslims have not lagged in educational growth, economic strength or religious fundamentals. Now only one thing is missing – political power.
Muslims are now gearing up to win political command. Field workers are helping them with intellectual doses. Muslims in Tamilnadu have remained voters for 65 years and seen enough of cultural vandals, paupers, illiterates, hapless, street actors and rowdies becoming politicians and gaining influence. Now their journey towards political power is certain, inevitable. Tamilnadu will pave way.

Trichy As Capital

Muslim Murasu, November 2012

25000 was Chennai population in its initial days. Today it reaches one crore. Tamilnadu stretches 750 km to the south of Chennai. Chennai got a new life in 1640 when St George Fort became power center. A city of 178 sq km is congested to suffocating limits with population density of 30000. Trichy district is spread over 4400 sq km with population density of 600. It has perennial rivers Cauvery and Kollidam and numerous tributaries and canals. Trichy population is 30 lakh currently, equal to that of Kuwait. 85 percent are educated. It is a peaceful region.
Trichy Uraiyur was capital of Chola dynasty even 2300 years earlier. Kalappirar, Pallavar, Pandiyar, Nayakkar, Nawab, British, each have fought for the wealth and domination of Trichy. Trichy district was formed in 1801. River Coovum and Buckingham canal in Chennai were once sources of good water. Now they are in utter ruins. Chennai city was formed after decimating 150 lakes.
Chennai city cannot hold any new population inflow. Public hygiene, road conditions, rainwater drainage, drinking water facility, sewage are in tatters. Political demons should show at least little mercy on people of Chennai.
Trichy should be transformed urgently as capital of Tamilnadu. Honorable MGR announced the scheme. Political rivals opposed it saying it will cost 700 crore rupees. Compare this with 750 crore rupees wasted only for Veeranam drinking water project.
River Cauvery is supplying drinking water to eight districts. When Trichy becomes capital, prosperity will spread in its surrounding districts Perambalur, Karoor, Tanjavur, Pudukottai, Dindugal, Viluppuram. Political power will diffuse.
Chennai is restricted with ocean to its east and Andhra to its north. Real estate scandal reaches tragic levels. One square feet costs 4000 rupees. Politicians and middlemen should not be continually allowed to plunder Chennai. Multinational capitalists from Secundrabad, Sri Perumbudur and Old Mahabalipuram gave it new shape. Only government nod is required. Trichy can transform and glow like New Delhi within few months. Chennai residents will feel relieved.

November 18, 2012

Chaotic Language Policy

Muslim Murasu, November 2012

For the past fifty years, Tamilnadu has been facing dilemma in framing a language policy.
Policy of single language, bilingual policy, trilingual policy; politicians have been whimsical, taking for granted the future of students. It is sufficient to gather 120 MLAs, any legislative shift is possible. Those who retained their constituency with hundred votes margin, electoral rigging, money for vote, caste votes, uncompetitive rival, criminal background are trampling welfare of Tamilians. Rajaji introduced Hindi in Tamilnadu schools in 1937. After 75 years, still there is no clarity in language policy. Offspring of rulers should be compulsorily admitted in government schools. Otherwise solution won't emerge.
Different rule for rulers and plebeian is in practice in educational sector. Educated and illiterate have equal franchise. But educational rights are denied. Competitive, Christian, upper-caste, English convents are balkanizing the nation. Children studying in public schools don’t receive social status.
In 1986, Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi ruled to open exemplary Navodaya school in each district. Selfish Tamil politicians opposed the move. They spent huge funds to secure a good future for their wards. They push public towards government run schools. It shows their duplicity. Courts have thrust their share by giving judgments every other month. Learning multiple languages is the need of the hour. Education is one thing, language proficiency is another.
English educated are great. Their qualities are good. Pants, shirts and shoes will pave way for handsome salary. They won’t have to go in sun or rain. They don’t have to sweat. They can enjoy luxurious life generation after generation. This notion created by English speaking elites is perilous.
Tamilians are not provided opportunity to learn Arabic, Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, neighboring languages Malayalam, Telugu or Kannada. Let us remember the three lakh crore rupees foreign income gifted by Arab soil. Expertise in Urdu can defuse tension between India and Pakistan. One lakh crore expenditure for army annually can be saved. Tamil politicians use language passion for their own selfish, party agenda. Privatization is government policy. It applies for language too.

November 17, 2012

Missionary Work Will Certainly Yield Result

Weekly speech at Tableeghi Markaz, Masjide Amina, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012

Allah has given mankind the best place of all creations. Reason is that man is capable of best realization of God. Other creations are ordained and hardwired to praise God.
Surah Noor, 24, verse 41 – ‘ qullun qad alima salaatahu watasbeehahu’. Every being knows to worship and praise God.  Animals, vegetation, birds, each one praises Allah. This is ordained. Man is commanded but not forced. He is given choice.
Other creations are led naturally. Man is advised about good and bad ways. He has to struggle. He takes pain. His reward is exalted position. He has to overcome evil situation, Shaitan and his own self to attain the path of righteousness. Angels carry out what they are told. Surah Nahl, 16, verse 50. ‘yafaluna maayahmaroon’. They carry out commands.
Man has to toil for each good deed. That makes him ‘Ashraful maqlooqat’, best of creations. He is related to the entire world. Every man on earth is connected to the whole world.
Surah Room, 30, verse 41 – ‘zaharal fasaadu fil barri wal bahri bimaa kasabat aidinnaas’. Mischief spread in land and ocean out of what men earned.
Allah says the world will bear the consequences of your actions. ‘kasabat’ here refers to evil deeds. Some people argue that what they do is their business, others have nothing to lose. This argument is wrong. Everyone on earth will experience the consequence.
Every word a man utters and every action he does will bring benefit or ruin. Light will emanate from good actions and darkness will spread from evil deeds. Your single mistake can put whole world in trouble. Entire world will benefit when you do good. A Hadees says that earth and sky will cry when a good person dies. They will realize that a door of mercy is now closed and pray for his forgiveness. They will rejoice when an evil person dies.
Allah’s judgments are descending on earth according to the deeds of mankind. Prophet witnessed this during Mehraj. Allah is kind and merciful. But rain is stalled and drought prevails. This is also part of God’s mercy. Verse 41 continues – ‘li yuzikahum bahlallazi amilu la allahum yarjiun’. ‘we make them taste some of their deeds in order that they may turn back from evil’.
These consequences are only a fraction of what men have done. Remaining full punishment will be served in hell. If Allah sends down the full judgment, not even a single species can escape. This world runs from God’s mercy. Nothing can survive if God sends His judgment. Situation in society is in complete contravention to religion. Yet Allah conducts the world. This is a small world. Full penalty can’t be given here. Only a fraction is given here. Men should mend their ways. Every person has his share of worries and troubles. His deeds earned them for him. But he pursues solutions with materialistic mindset. If he acts wrongly, he will have to suffer the consequences in his life. Good actions will make him succeed. A doctor cannot be certain of his medication. Allah’s rules are certain. Introspect when you face trouble. Evaluate if you have done anything wrong. That is the guideline to be best creation.
Surah Furqan, 25, verse 44 – ‘inhum illa kalanaam balhum azallu sabeela’. They are like cattle, worse than them. They are far astray. They can’t be called lofty creations. They are worse than animals. Honor will remain only when good deeds are done.
Prophet says, ‘khairunnaasi man yanfaunnaas’. ‘Best among men are those who do good to them’. Allah says you have been raised for the sake of humanity, not for your personal needs. ‘khaira ummati’. Your job is to work constructively for the goodness and well-being of humanity. You may feed hungry people, clothe naked ones and build houses for destitute. Best of all help is ‘tahmaroona bil ma’roof wa tanhauna anil munkar’. ‘enjoin goodness and forbid evil’.
To teach a man to live like man and regard needs of others is a huge favor. Good person is who helps, assists. The results will be permanent. This is a perpetual need.
The sole reason for your creation is to work and preach righteousness. If water comes from a single faucet in a Hauz (tank), it will spread in the entire tank. Sometimes our efforts and preaching may appear like not bearing any fruit or result in the place we work. But goodness will emerge somewhere remote. If a speech is arranged here, it will change someone’s heart. Result will spring from a different Mohalla. Don’t worry about the result. Result is certain. Don’t lose hope. Good changes will come. No effort will go in vain. Daawath (missionary work) is a duty. It is a Farz like prayer. Surah Ahraaf, 7, verse 164. We have delivered the message and discharged our duty. Repeated preaching may bring change in their hearts. Daawath was not mandatory during Moosa (alai) period. It was only a moral duty. In our Ummat, it is moral as well as statutory duty. ‘qaalu mahziratan ilaa rabbikum wala allahum yattakun’. Saturday fishing incident in Bani Israel holds lesson for us.

November 15, 2012

Humiliating Agreement Signed By Prophet

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012

Intellectual awakening will start once conflicts come to an end. Inhabitants of Mecca were steeped in negative, hateful, violent thoughts. Hudaibiya agreement was unilateral, lopsided. Prophet ratified it. Mecca became Islamised within two years. War attitude was an impediment to thought process of people of Mecca. Companions of Prophet despised this agreement. They did not understand its nature. They were irritated for being stopped and returned without fulfilling Umra. On the outward, this appeared as victory for unbelievers.
When two groups are clashing, establish peace at any cost. Preaching will work only in peaceful situation. People will listen to goodness.
Umar (rali) asked Prophet not to ratify the agreement, it means to humiliate us. Surah 48, Fath, verse 1 – ‘inna fatahna laka fathan mubin’. ‘We have given you a clear victoy’.
Sahabas were feeling ashamed of this agreement humiliating Muslims. It was in this backdrop, above verse was sent. Natural law came into play. Under peaceful circumstance, people with better ideology will succeed. Unbelievers had no principle or creed, they only had idol worship. Prophet preached oneness of God. When truce was established, people of Mecca started to reason. They evaluated whether oneness of God is acceptable or idol worship is still agreeable. People who spewed hatred now thought with cool head. This Quran verse explained this natural course of events.
Today, Muslims are encouraging wars and conflicts. They are directly indulging or offering clandestine help. No one hates suicide bombing culture with outright honesty. America, Israel, BJP, RSS, they want to blame one or the other.
Muslims did not grasp Quranic ideology. They lost their strength. Quran can win over hearts and bring humility. Even mighty rulers will accept. Bombings should not be justified. All Muslims are not terrorists. But they have abandoned caring for humanity. They have lost intellect.
Two Muslims were fighting when Lailatul Qadr was about to be announced. Lailatul Qadr announcement got impaired. Gun culture among Muslims today is ravaging their knowledge. Intelligent people will say – throw all weapons in ocean and come, let us go and preach Quran.
During the period of Sahabas, they had to memorize Quran and go in person to preach it. Now it has been simplified through video, CD, books and internet. Quran is nature’s voice. Quran is veritable power. It will overpower humanity.
Current protests are not Islamic. Come forward to implement Quranic life. Abolish bomb culture and bring forward missionary culture. The time when Moomins (believers) were feared is long gone. Now what is remaining is only Muslim crowd. The believer that Prophet pictured will be tolerant, devoid of vengeance; he will open doors of knowledge and wisdom and cultivate constructive ideas. ‘ittaku firasattul moomin fa innahu yaraa bi noorillah’. ‘Fear the vision of believer, he sees with Allah’s light’. He will be a new person. He will follow Allah’s commands and gain His Maarifat.
Current Muslim crowd will either fight or root for conflicts. They believe in the strength of weapons than in the strength of Quran. I saw a poster asking people to read and learn Arabic. Important thing is to get common sense. First acquire knowledge and wisdom. Everyone in Arab nations knows Arabic. But they are caught in fight for 65 years. They are ruining peace. Three important battles were waged in the time of Prophet – Badr, Uhud and Hunain. They lasted for half a day each. It will start in the afternoon and will be over by evening. Sixty five year conflict cannot be called Jihad. They are squealing about Jihad related Hadees.
Quran says that believers will have upper hand. Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 139 – ‘antumul a’launa in kuntum mumineen’. But now believers are continually losing. Reasoning won’t exist amid unrest.

November 14, 2012

Lesson From The Demise Of Rabbani Abdul Quddoos

Muslim Murasu, November 2012

One should get mentally prepared for death after reaching sixty three. God is very fond of Prophet. He is fountain of goodness, yet it is important to accept the need to vacate the place from earth. No one can escape death. Death will conquer. Time and age remain undisclosed.
It is a huge fortune for a cadre to get close to leader in a democratic political party. After gradual advancement and submitting oneself to the goals of the organization, a cadre can evolve as personal assistant for his leader.
Leader is different. No one will respect us as leader. A loyal follower skillfully handles burden, grief, routine tasks and functions of the leader. He shouldn’t show any reflex to different moods, countenance, appreciation, irritation or rejection that he may encounter. He should not take crown on his head either.
Leader props an organization and assistant props the leader. His responsibilities and talent match with the leader. An ill-intentioned assistant will ruin the organization and the leader. He will alienate approaching people and cause disconnection with public.
He should know to handle black sheep. It is not wrong to be deceptive to hypocrites.
Activities in an organization are confidential. It is impossible to become MP without spending twenty crore rupees. An organization cannot be run without crores and crores of rupees of black money. The person accompanying and shadowing the leader will not reveal economic strength and weakness to outsiders. Absolute silence is required about how the money and post came and how they disappeared. Silence and smile should suffice.
His service may be acknowledged and a big cabin may be given. When the scenes change, treatment can be different, adverse. A person devoted to nation, community, God and immersed in public life should maintain balance and composure. He should neither be overwhelmed nor despair.
Only good things shall be said of a deceased person. This is religious guideline.
Rabbani Abdul Quddoos is a candidate for heaven. His death holds numerous lessons for cadres and leaders alike. A person despising death will commit grave mistakes. A person accepting death will be satisfied in people interaction. Let us rededicate ourselves to the interest and wellbeing of every life form. We will be blessed with the friendship of Rabbani Abdul Quddoos.

November 12, 2012

Allah Does Not Lose Anything

Syed Muhammad Raza'ul Haq Aleemi Shah Aamiri speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012

Is the servant taking his worship seriously or offering them casually. Is he worshiping to feel proud or to earn God’s pleasure. Allah observes all.
Many people worship only to be seen as pious people. Some people seek to impress others and thereby take some gains. Purity of intention is essential. Allah observes intentions. Allah’s displeasure is worse than death. Dying with Allah’s pleasure is better than life.
Some people worship God in the desire for heaven and out of fear of hell.
I am thirsty and ask for water. I need it. Allah needs nothing. He has no need for even worship by Prophets or best of sages. Ibadath is only to please God. Allah gains nothing from it. Allah will not lose anything if we earn His hatred. Man’s hatred is different, Allah’s hatred is different. If I earn a person’s hatred, it is because I have harmed him in some way. But Allah incurs no loss. Allah’s hatred causes Him no loss. We can’t understand Allah’s attributes. We use common words, but there is a world of difference between attributes of Allah and man.
Surah Tahreem, 66, verse 6 – ‘ya ayyuhallazina aamanu ku anfusakum wa ahlikum naaran wakuduhannaasu wal hijara’. Protect your families from fire. Allah has instructed us to fear the fire in hell. There is no wrong in worshiping God out of fear of hell.
Understand clearly. There is no point in shouting ‘wah, wah’ and appreciating my speech. Why are you appreciating? This is not fish market. You don’t have to shout like in market.
If a person worships Allah desiring heaven and fearing hell, Allah is pleased with him. That person has Ikhlaas (purity of purpose). But this purity is of lower level. ‘Taleem’ is to explain these various levels. ‘Taleem’ means to explain human potential.
Understand the religion clearly. See with respect the people who explain and attempt to make you understand about religion. This is a huge mercy. It is all right to fell excited from speech and dance, but first understand what is being said.
A Sufi poet Shah Kamaal narrates a phenomenon. Arabs used to travel on camels. Camels used to get tried and become sloppy after some time. Arabs will sing songs to motivate them. Camels will sway to the tune and increase its pace. Exult when Prophet’s praise is sung.
Worshiping for heaven or hell belongs to lower level. Worshiping purely to please God is loftier. Heaven and hell are immaterial for them.
‘wamaa nursalil mursaleena illa mubashireena wa munzireen’. Allah has sent Prophets to say good news and to warn.
Prophet will explain both Jamaal and Jalaal attributes. They will explain God’s mercy and retribution in equal measure. Allah is merciful and full of bounty. Harping only on this is against Islam. It runs counter to the message of the religion. It will earn Allah’s anger and is detrimental to the society. It is inappropriate to focus only on ‘Rahmat’ attribute. People produced out of such school of thought will make fun of Shariat and will not practice prayer or observe fasting.
Let us understand Rahman and Raheem as well as Kahhaar and Muntaqim. Allah will reward good ones and destroy evil ones. Each Prophet will explain both the qualities. People should be attracted towards religion by preaching about Rahman quality. Religion should appear easy for them and they should be motivated towards good deeds and following Islam. This is first step. When laxity is seen in their deeds, Allah’s punishment should be explained. A mother will be kind and loving to her kids. She will rebuke them if they do wrong but she won’t put them in fire in any case. Allah will throw people in fire. Mother’s kindness and Allah’s kindness are not the same. Allah created mother. ‘Kahhariyat’, extreme anger, is one of Allah’s attributes. A mother cannot show same level of anger. Understand the truth in religion as it is. Otherwise you will jeopardize your Akhirat, afterlife. You may think that you have learned religion from a very good guide. Misdeeds will be met with severe punishment. Allah is capable of punishing. Allah has not only created heaven, He has created hell as well. Just Rahman, Raheem qualities do not constitute entirety of Sunnat Jamaat principle. Mercy alone is not our creed. Faith alone is inadequate. Deeds are indispensable.
Majority of people in the society don’t follow religion. They will face Allah’s punishment. At any point in human history, only a minority has followed God’s religion.

November 08, 2012

Direct Contact With God

Darse Quran by Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012

Surah 10, Yunus, last Rukoo, verse 104; Allah addresses every human being, ‘Ya ayyuhannaas’. Christians, Jews or idolaters cannot say that they did not receive the message. This applies to every human being coming till the last day. Allah will use affectionate words ‘Ya ayyuhallazina aamanu’ when He explains any Shariat related matter. ‘Ya ayyuhannaas’ will be used to address everyone while explaining Tawheed or core principle. I use to tell Quran verses while discussing with other educationists. They will express their pleasure and surprise and ask if Quran deals with such things.
But Shaitan hinders men from approaching Quran. Even Muslims mostly don’t read Quran. Seeing Quran will earn good rewards. Reading it will create light and brilliance in heart. My Hazrat often used to say, “Angels will do Tawaaf (circumambulate) around your grave like they do in Kaaba. Keep reading Quran regularly”. Such honor will be given after death. Benefits are even more while alive. The day, month, Prophet, angel, Ummat on which Quran descended are exalted than other days, months, Prophets, angels and Ummats. Connection with Quran brings such exalted status. Atleast quarter Para of Quran should be read everyday after Fajr prayer. This is a duty on you towards Quran.
Verse 104 continues – ‘in kuntum fi shakkin min deeni falaa ahbudullazina tahbuduna min doonillah’. ‘If you are in doubt as to my religion, I don't worship what you worship other than God’.
People of other religions worship everything. They will go on pilgrimage and offer sacrifices. But they won’t worship God. Principle of Islam is that every activity including sacrifice, prayer, life and death are only for God. Surah 6, Anaam, verse 162 – ‘qul inna salaati wanusuki wamahyaya wamamaati lillahi rabbil alameen’.
Even during joyous Eid celebrations, we start with offering prayer to God and thanking Him for granting us the opportunity to fast. Every activity of Muslims is directly attached to God. Going to a Allahwala (saint) is to make it easy. He can teach you in ten minutes what otherwise you may take ten years to learn. A candle will kindle another candle. You can cover the distance on your own but it may take long and hard efforts.
Rasoolullah’s Waseela is enough to approach Allah. A Murshid or Peer (spiritual guide) is enough to reach Prophet. Those who have already seen Shaitan’s ploys, and having experience and knowledge of destination and journey will be helpful to you. “Praise me, prostrate before me, give me donations”. Selfish person cannot be Peer. His job is to lead followers to God. His job ends there.
We prostrate before Allah. One who does not surrender to God will have to surrender to everyone else. Prophet says that Allah will raise the person who surrenders to Him. Beard, skullcap, Kurta, simple dress will give humble appearance. Expensive Sherwani should not be worn as a show of pride. Climate conditions are different in Russia. We can’t wear these dresses there. Islam does not specify or endorse a particular dress. There are three requirements prescribed; conceal and cover body parts, protect from weather and look nice. Scanty, tight, revealing dresses are bad. They should be avoided.
Verse 104 continues – ‘walaakin ahbudullahallazi yatawaffakum’. ‘I worship God who will cause you death’. Science has brought many things under control. Death still remains elusive. No drug has been invented to prevent it. Funds are being spent in America to give life to dead people. These researches have not benefited and will not benefit. Allah has retained some activities in His direct control.
Death can shatter man’s disbelief in God. It humbles him. Prophet said to remember death often, because it will shatter your desires and greed. It is not suggested to recite, ‘death, death’. What is important is to bring those scenes before your eyes. Your body is being washed, people are standing around and witnessing, Sandooq (coffin) is ready. The thought of death will control impulses. A Sufi showed a graveyard and said this is the habitation here. More people are assembling and rushing towards here. This is the place with maximum population density.
Read Malfuzat (conversations) by saints. Readership is dwindling. It is important to read Prophet’s life and history of Auliyas. Interest to find and read good books is not there. This the reason adverse ideas and philosophies are spreading.
Verse continues – ‘wa umirtu an akuna minal mumineen’. ‘I have been commanded to be one of the believers’. ‘wa an akim wajhaka liddeeni hanifa’. ‘Set your face towards religion with true piety’. ‘walaa takunanna minal mushrikeen’. ‘and never become one of the unbelievers’. It is addressed to Prophet but message is to full Ummat. ‘walaa tadwu mindoonillahi maalaa yanfauka walaa yazurruka’. ‘Nor call on any other than God, such will neither profit you nor hurt you’. Call Allah, pledge allegiance only to Him and ask only His help. Some people are using the word ‘Shirk’ indiscriminately. Ask only Allah. Take Rasoolullah and Auliya as Waseela. But don’t ask directly to Rasoolullah or Auliya.
‘fain faalta fainnaka izan minazzaalimeen’. People asking others are unjust. Idolaters had separate idols for everything like rain, prosperity in business, education etc. They will go to Allah only for important things.
Every demand should be submitted to Allah alone. You may get tired of asking. Allah won’t get tired of giving. Allah dislikes those who don’t ask Him. He is pleased with those who plead to him. You will have to run here and there for help if you don’t ask Allah’s help. It is arrogance not to ask Allah’s help. You have succeeded if you pray to Allah. Allah will create means and situations if you pray. ‘wain yamsaskallahu bizurrin falaa kaashifa lahu illa huwa’. No one can stop a loss if Allah desires so. No Musibat (trouble) comes without Allah’s command. ‘Musibat’ means that which arrives. Return to Allah for all your troubles. ‘wain yuridka bikairin falaa raadda lifazlihi’. No one can stop Allah’s favor when He desires. ‘yusibu bihi manyashau min ibadihi wahuwal gafooru raheem’. Allah gives to whoever He pleases. ‘qul ya ayyuhannaas kadjaakumul haq’. Truth has come to you. Truth here refers to Rasoolullah, Quran and Islam.

November 05, 2012

Stay Away From The Way

Muslim Murasu, November 2012

People who have stayed abroad for long cannot learn local problems and their intricacies. Foreign currency has been the main reason behind the ideological divide among Tamil Muslims. Rational, reasonable thinking should be to prioritize and privilege the local people who have stayed, survived and served the society for long. It cannot be denied that Arab petro income contributed in alleviating poverty in Mohalla. But money alone is not adequate for social, religious growth. Those who found riches recently are dividing the society with aplomb. Islamic movement, Muslim political party, literary world, religious scholars, spiritual organization; Arab money has created a culture of obedience to none. Riches acquired over the past thirty years can be spent for the development of Mohalla. But declaring themselves as leaders is inappropriate. This stance should be relegated. Those who traveled abroad in search of money have distanced themselves from the interest of home, family, Mohalla, Jamath, district, state and nation.
Religious, educational and social activities, trends should not be left in their hostage. This will give raise to unnecessary arrogance, tyranny and domination in Mohalla. Order and discipline will be ravaged. Outward growth in reality will be decay from within. Mixing and mingling with native born and grown people and every second, minute, day, week, month spent in their company will impart right perspective and healthy experience. New rich men should leave some space.
New issues, problems faced by Tamil Muslim society in the past thirty, forty years can be easily solved. Five star Islam, extravagant Islam, ostentatious Islam, foreign income Islam can never help Mohalla’s development. It will earn hatred of surrounding Hindu community. Its cruel impacts are already being felt in political sphere. World is shrinking as a village. But adamant Arab petro dollar import has battered and decimated traditional, virtuous Mohallas. Every field worker should analyze this situation seriously.

October 28, 2012

Book Collection By Writers

Muslim Murasu, October 2012

It takes sixty years to produce a writer. Men die between sixty and seventy. Affluent people with peaceful setting live past ninety.
Offspring of writers mostly gravitate towards engineering, medical courses. They do not enter literary world. Monetary prospects are bleak. Writing will bring with it a life of misfortune. Most writers are attracted towards stages, tours and TV publicity. 25 percent writing and 75 percent publicity is the technique in use.
There is not a chance to maintain family without a monthly income of 50000 rupees in current situation. There are very few popular, familiar writers. Those with ancestral house, assets and land are welcome in literary world.
People surviving in literary world with a purpose to serve can create worthy material. They should have read at least 30000 books in their life. There is no writing without reading. Every writer has a chance to collect anywhere between 300 and 3000 books. Renowned writers will get many complimentary copies. Money would have to be spent out of pocket during initial days.
There are only a handful of writers who collect more than 10000 books. This collection turns useless after elderly, senile years. Kids and grandchildren seldom realize their importance. Entire collection is sold in kilograms to scrap shops. A lifetime’s collection is thrown away within minutes. Books collected by rich writers turn unnoticed, gather dust and feed moths. Family members don’t go near library room. It is locked down in the memory of father. No one knows its use.
When a writer passes away, the books he collected with keen eyes and hard efforts go to grave with him. People in literary world should consider this seriously.

October 23, 2012

Dead Hearts Will Get Life

Weekly Speech at Tableeghi Markaz Masjide Amina, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, October 2012

Allah’s Zikr (remembrance) is a treasure. Allah is exalted. His remembrance is also exalted.
Surah Ankabut, 29, verse 45 – ‘wala zikrullahi akbar’. Allah’s remembrance is the greatest of all things. It is a gift to deserving people. Allah etches His Name in the hearts of chosen ones. Zikr is commanded. Surah Zariya, 51, verse 55 – ‘wazakkir fainnaz zikraa tanfaul mumineen’. Spread Allah’s remembrance, it is beneficial to believers. Hearts of men will quiver when Allah’s Might is explained. This will bring the light of Imaan (faith). Dead hearts will get fresh life. They will follow the commands. Surah Anfal, 8, verse 2 – ‘izaa zukirallahu vajilat kuloobuhum’. They will have tremor in their hearts. ‘wa izaa tuliyat alaihim aayaatuhu zaadathum imaana’. Their faith will increase when Allah’s verses are recited to them.
Idolaters came to Prophet (sal) and said that they have knowledge of the clan and history of what they worship. Explain us about clan and lineage of the God you preach. What is His beginning and end? Jibreel (alai) brought Wahi (revelation). ‘qulhuwallahu ahad’. ‘Allah is One’. He is alone from beginning to end. He is alone and He needs none. He needs no help. He has no clan or tribe. He has no need for support or partner.
He is the only One worthy of worship. He created everything. He is distinct in both these attributes. He created everyone including Jibreel (alai). Surah Hadeed, 57, verse 3 – ‘huwal awwalu wal akhiru wazzahiru wal baatinu’. There is no one before or after Him.
Purpose of life is to attain Maarifat, knowing Allah. How can we know Allah. Prophet (sal) told his companions. Keep yourself busy with God’s remembrance all the time. This will give Maarifat. God told to Moosa (alai). He will go to his community and inform them. Surah Taha, 20, verse 16 – ‘innani anallahu la ilaha illa anaa fahbuduni’. ‘I am Allah. Worship Me alone’. Servants of Allah should know Him and approach Him. This is God’s Wish.
Surah Mujadila, 58, verse 7 – ‘maa yakunu minnajwaa shalaashatin illaa huwa rabiuhum’. When three gather and talk a secret, Allah is fourth among them. Never think you are alone. Be it forest or hill or sea, wherever you find yourself in, Allah is with you. You cannot see Him with your eyes, but He is nevertheless present there. ‘laa tahzan innallaha ma’ana’. Prophet told Abubakr (rali) in Thaur cave. We are not two. We are three, Allah is with us. This is a small, narrow place. Two of us are here, but it is appearance. Surah Baqarah, 2, verse 115 – ‘walillahil mashriqu wal magribu fa aiyanamaa tuwallu fashamma wajhullahi’. East and west belongs to Allah. You will see Him wherever you turn. Allah’s help will come for those who have trust in Him. He will help like He feeds the birds. Birds leave their nests with empty stomachs, but when they return, they come with food for their offspring too.
Quality of Imaan is to feel happy when doing good and to feel aggrieved when a sin is committed. People with this quality are Believers. There are two types of knowledge. Knowledge that stays in tongue will lead you to ruin. Knowledge in the heart will guide you.

October 21, 2012

Circumstances Will Be Threatening

Speech at Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin Banglawali Masjid
Published in Muslim Murasu, October 2012

Two types of calls have always been given among human society.
One argument is that money, material, forms, gold and silver make everything happen.
Allah conducts everything. Power, capacity, wealth are immaterial. This is another call.

Prophets have declared that Allah operates everything. Efforts can be spent in two ways. One is to acquire material. Full world is busy worrying about price rises. Another kind of effort is to accept God and succeed in it.
Yusuf (alai) moved to a new nation and there he rose to a high status. He preached in prison. People coming to this mosque should listen to our message. This was the desire of Maulana Ilyaas (rah). Yusuf (alai) was a good Dayi (missionary). He was from the lineage of Prophets. But still he put his efforts for preaching. He put all his efforts in a different nation speaking different language. Surah Yusuf records the trials and tribulations that he went through, his perseverance and the success he attained.
Prophet Yusuf worked alone. He became minister and attained an important position in the administration. His family also joined him. But when their people deviated from Allah’s path, Allah thrust a brutal ruler on them. It is not enough to be descendants of Prophets. Imaan (faith) is necessary. Otherwise Firaun will emerge. Right is his who owns the stick. Allah’s method is to impose cruel ruler on iniquitous people. But a missionary worker can’t be killed even if a ruler wants. Moosa (alai) history is an example. Forms and appearances cultivate fear in men. Moosa (alai) prayed to Allah to send his brother Haroon for his assistance. Surah Taha, 20, verses 29, 30 – ‘wajalli vaziran min ahli haruna akhi’. Assist me with Haroon. Verse 45 – ‘innanaa nakhafu anyafruta alaina aw anyatga’. ‘We fear that Firaun will transgress’. Shaitan will threaten man with poverty and push him towards evil. Surah 2, Baqarah, verse 268 – ‘asshaitanu yaidukumul fakra wa yahmurukum bil fahshaa’. This income is not enough. He will urge to earn more and lure men towards bribe, robbery and usury. He will scare with inflation and scarcity. Allah has no difficulty in providing food, water, facilities or protection. Peace cannot be brought with human efforts.
Every man desires protection for his life, his belongings and his honor. Hindu, Muslim, everybody seeks these three securities. Human capability and techniques cannot guarantee them. Imaan (faith) is the solution. Money will be protected when Faith prevails. If Faith is lacking, humanity and good qualities will be thrown to the wind. Man works for facilities. Daily wager and entrepreneur seek alike. It is human nature to take fear from the form of opponent. Allah says not to fear. Verse 46 – ‘qaala laa takaafa innani ma’akuma’. Allah is with us. There is strength in His commands. Moosa (alai) delivered two messages to Firaun.
1. Release enslaved people. 2. Believe in God who is mightier than you.
Imaan will bring fraternal and peaceful situation. Good surrounding is needed for Imaan. 3 days, 10 days, 40 days should be spent away from business, house and relations.
Daawath ( missionary work) is to fight with situation. Money is needed to build mosque; money is needed for maintenance; build shops and earn from lease. Ibrahim, Ismail and Hajira put their hands together and built Allah’s House. They did not collect funds. Masjide Nabavi was built the same way without any fund collection. There was no big expenditure. Efforts from people are needed to build mosque. Ayisha (rali) had to borrow oil to light candle in Prophet’s house. This mosque did not have electricity for many years. People offering prayer will be sweating.

October 14, 2012

Let Us Purify Our Hearts

'Padinaru kavanagar Thirukkural' Rama Kanaga Subburatinam speech on Mega TV
Published in Muslim Murasu, October 2012

People are not ready to do anything. They don’t forfeit their aggression, rage, adamancy, anger, hatred or stinginess. Change is expected in life. I want to rise, my distresses should be over, I should be free from bodily and mental pains. But they are not ready to change even after coming to saints.
I want to see sunrise, but I will see towards west. It is impossible. There is defect in the system. We can’t stick to wrong ideas and expect to succeed. There is a particular mathematical formula to find surface area of a circle. Each problem has an associated formula. Only that formula will help. Every problem has a particular solution. Other solutions won’t fit. Change won’t come from reading holy books, having appetite for good books, going to training classes unless you have the will to change. Change should come from within.
Only then we can attain the success that we desire. What is stopping us? It is Maya (illusion). My heart is a big crowd. Forefathers lie in the heart. All creditors from the past are hidden there. They won’t leave unless we settle their loans.
Whom is our heart stuck with. Our success and failure depends on it. Maya that lies within us should be dispelled. Devils can stay in the heart as well as saints. Is devil having control over heart or godly people. If devil is having the control, bad qualities will not go away. Rage and aggression won’t subside. If saints are there, they will keep heart from getting corrupted. There will be clarity and glow in life. Some people host devil and saints in turns. Good things and bad things will happen alternatively for them. Good things will happen when saints influence. When Shaitan enters, decline will start. Growth will be stunted. There won’t be any continued improvement.
We have to be careful about who is influencing us. Bad activities will vanish if saints are appreciated and given the reign. All fundamental changes will start appearing when they dominate.
No person can operate his system entirely on his own. CDs and floppies have to be inserted for support. No one can claim that he is living entirely with his own intellect. We need the support of many saints. Expert help will be required. We have to earn their attention. Energy does not get destroyed. It is conserved. When a scientist dies, his body will decompose, but his genius will stay. Knowledge of an entrepreneur will not go away even after his death. It will float above the earth like songs floating on a disk. They will descend as ideas into the minds that need them. The ideas that we conceive are not our own ideas. We shouldn’t think like that. A speech does not belong solely to the speaker. Experts will help on the subject that we desire to dwell on. They will be invisible and helping. This is called ‘Asareeri’. It is talking without body. The ideas that they express without body are grasped by our bodies. If we grasp trivial things, then output also will be trivial.
If we keep seeking lofty people, then the ideas that we deliver also will be lofty. Maya will take us towards worse things. God will help for the dominance of saints. But you have to give space. Your approach should not be to open doors for beggars and shut them on near and dear ones.
We have been given the right. It is our decision whether to harbor Maya or to be hospitable to saints. It is our choice. Key is with us. We shall decide whom to let in. Saints will help if we strive for ascension.

October 10, 2012

Beloved Ones Will Be Admitted In The House

Maulana Syed Muhammad Raza'ul Haq Aleemi Shah Aamiri speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, October 2012

It is with abounding Grace that Allah’s servants can enter His House. I won’t admit those whom I dislike to enter my house. No one will invite someone they dislike. We will invite our intimate ones. ‘Won’t you come to my house?’. This is not said out of anger or contempt. This is said with love.
Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 97 – ‘walillahi alannaasi hijjul bait’. It is duty of men to God. You owe me this. You are my beloved. Come to my house. Stay with me. Allah likes people to come to His House. It is our duty to visit the house of the One whom we worship. ‘manistata’a ilaihi sabeela’. ‘Those who have istataat, ability’. It is not binding on weak, poor or needy ones. It is duty for those with physical and material strength. Reality is that no one has any ability on his own. Hayat, ilm, irada, kudrat, basaarat, samaat, kalaam, these seven attributes have been given by God. We are not owners.
Without Allah’s help it is not possible to sleep, pray, fast or walk. We need His help even to die and even after death. Surah Hadeed, 57, verse 4 – ‘wahuva ma’akum ainamaa kuntum’. Allah is with you wherever you are. He is with you above the earth and under the earth. Once a person enters grave, angels will ask, ‘man rabbuka’. ‘Who is your Lord?’. Allah is the Lord on the earth as well as inside the grave. A person will succeed if he gives right answer. ‘man nabiyyuka’. ‘Who is your Prophet?’. Prophet is with you everywhere. Allah is with you in each Aalam, world. He is with you in Aalame Arwah, Aalame Barzak, Aalame Shahadat. Haj pilgrims should have this in mind. Allah invites you and travels with you. He is with you in airport and inside the airplane. ‘wahuva bikulli shaiyin muhit’. Allah encompasses everything. It is impossible to leave Allah. Nothing can exist outside Allah. Plane and passenger, both are under Allah’s dominion. Allah is present with every object.
‘Hij’, ‘Haj’ means Irada, intention. Intending is your job. Allah will make it happen. Don’t think in self-centered lines. I am performing Haj, I have become better. Don’t belittle others. Some people are small Firauns (Pharaoh) before going to Haj and become complete Firaun once they complete Haj. Firauniyat, arrogance, accumulates and takes full shape. No one can perform Haj with his own ability or strength. Allah is making you act. We can go to philanthropists in this world even to their dislike. But Allah is real Giver. No one can approach Him without His Wish. ‘I am doing Haj’. Get rid of this idea.
Allah has put His Tajalli (manifestation) on Kaba. People seeing Kaba can see Allah’s Presence. Allah’s manifestation is spread everywhere in the world. But in Kaba, it is special. A person will not get bored or dreary, however long he gazes at Kaba. People seeing Kaba will forget their companions. Mother will forget her child. Husband will forget his spouse. Kaba is a manifestation. Allah will appear in His full splendor in Akhirat, Hereafter. At that time, no one will get any thought about anyone else. Allah will appear in front of us. Surah Haj, 22, verse 2 – ‘yawma tarawnahaa tazhalu kullu marliyatin ammaa arla’at’. Nursing mother will forsake her child. Pregnant woman will cast her burden. Everyone will be overwhelmed and entranced. When Allah appears, gazes won’t swerve elsewhere. People will run away from siblings, mother, father, spouse, children, neighbors, friends and everyone else. Pilgrims intending to visit Kaba will not get distracted with anything else. Some relative may fall sick, some may go to deathbed, someone may get detained by police. But the pilgrim won’t be bothered by anything. He will be fixated in seeing God’s manifestation in Kaba. He won’t be distracted. Kaba is black in color. Those who have seen Allah’s Tajalli say it is black.
A nursing mother will feel pain if her infant does not suckle. ‘man hajja walam yazurni fakad jafaani’. Prophet says, ‘One who visited Kaba, and did not see me, has hurt me’. Prophet’s nature is to give. ‘rahmatalil alameen’. He does not take. Haj pilgrims should understand, realize Prophet’s stature and reality. Tawaaf (circumambulation) and staying in Arafat are two Farz (duties) in Haj. Splendor of Haj is indescribable.

October 07, 2012

Tamilnadu Water Drama

Muslim Murasu, October 2012

Draft National Water Policy was published on 7th June, 2012. India’s share in global population is 17%. But its water resources account for only 4%. Many states are emerging as water-depleted regions. Basic livelihood issue of the people can be handled by properly maintaining water resources.
Drinking water problem in Tamilnadu is resonating as political issue. 13700 water resources are being managed by the government. But only 3474 of them have been recovered. Remaining are occupied. Tamilians have a fetish for encroaching on lakes, ponds, canals, streams and catchment areas. Tamilnadu receives adequate rainfall. A view from Anaikarai bridge near Kumbakonam during rainy days will make this evident. Water being washed away to sea can be understood. There is no effort for conservation. Vindictive politics of criticizing neighboring states of Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra and berating central government is brazenly carried out. In the 51 drought prone blocks, there are 338 rain-fed tanks that are not fully utilized.
Public welfare department has started showing interest in selling sand from 2.10.2003. Annual income is 188 crore rupees. Ten times this amount is spent for flood relief. 7 TMC can be saved by joining Agniyaru, Terku Vellaru, Pambaru, Kottaikaraiyaru, Vaigai and Gundaru. Only 5000 crore rupees is needed. Loss in a single day of strike or bandh is ten times. Trichy and Thiruvarangam face flood. 260 k.m canal is sufficient. Areas in Araniyaru, Vellaru, Muktaru, Maniyaru, Kosatalaiyaru, Pennaiyaru, Kedilam, Uppanaru, Paravanaru and Tenmalattaru come under flood year after year. Joining Tamirabarani, Karumaniyaru and Nambiyaru can provide a solution to drought stricken agricultural lands in Sattan Kulam and Tisayan. There are 23 flood-prone areas in Karur, Ariyalur and Perambalur. Kaveri and Kollidam are causing havoc. Instead of trading charges or showing vengeance and selfishness, rulers should come forward to conserve water reserves and utilize flood water in Tamilnadu.

Anti-Indian Mindset

Muslim Murasu, October 2012

Perarinar Anna campaigned against the ruling class at the center and came to power in the state in 1967. 45 years have elapsed. The current state government is persistently, vehemently criticizing the central government. Central government is the only reason for all the unresolved issues in the state. This is political agenda. Election tactics for forty parliamentarians is clearly exposed. Statehood, autonomy for the state has been the dream of Tamilians for a long time now. Army, foreign relations and currency note generation, these three powers will stay with central government. Remaining all departments and powers can be under state government control. Coalitions and alliances that came in between have given new shape to India. All important power centers including mines, railways, commerce, finance, petroleum, healthcare, home department, harbor, IT, law, have come under the control of politicians from Tamilnadu from time to time. Narrow party politics, hunger for money and relations with international capitalists were prioritized causing the interest and wellbeing of Tamilians to be ignored. We should bear in mind that many bureaucrats operating central government are from Tamil soil.
Central government is harshly accused as showing step-motherly treatment. Tamilnadu prevented the entry of link language Hindi and paved a new way for its sake. False political promises like so-much-rice-for-a-rupee were staged and repeated. Tamilians today are having to suffer for cruel consequences from the past. Honorable M.G.R took a compromising, amicable stance with bosses at the center. He did not raise regional, racial issues. Good relation between state and central governments will help Tamilnadu to grow. There won’t be any takers among Tamilians anymore for taunts and diatribes directed at central government or Prime Minister. Tamilians have been gaining shrewdness and maturity about politics. But Tamilnadu politicians are trapped in a sentiment that is fifty years old.

October 04, 2012

Conspiracy Against Islam

Allama Doctor Syed Aleem Ashraf Jaisi speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, October 2012

When addressed by the ignorant ones, servants of God will say Salaam and avoid them. Surah Furqan, 25, verse 63. ‘wa iza katabuhumul jahiluna qalu salaama’.
Miscreants creating mischief against Islam shall be ignored. We have to use television, documentary, articles, speeches to send across right message. Agitations are not needed. It will waste our energy and time. It will bring bad reputation for Islam. It will bring huge loss.
Many were killed unjustly in Assam riot. Government and legal institutions should feel ashamed. But Muslims should not become outraged and cause more damage. Muslims should always bear just mentality. ‘laa taziru waaziratun vizra ukhra’. One person should not be punished for the mistake of another. Neutrality should not be lost while protesting.
Injustice has been meted out to Muslims. But it won’t justify burning even a single bus. It is public property. Burning it is a sin. It will create bad impression about Muslim community. We should be mindful whether our agitations are for God or for our emotional outburst. Our main objective is to introduce God’s message to entire humanity. A Jewish fighter spit on Ali (rali)’s face. Ali (rali) forgave him. Our Nafs, emotions, should not have any part even if the main cause is for God. Ali (rali) has set a very good example. We shall emulate it till Qiyamat.
We should have anger. But it should be against evil forces. Jealousy is good if it is to acquire knowledge. Hatred can be allowed only against basal urges. If someone hates Islam on account of your actions, you will be held responsible. This is a sin and will be certainly punished. Don’t trouble fellow citizens. ‘laa tulku bi aideekum ila tahlukati’. (2 – 195). Don’t lead yourselves into destruction.
Today we have to decide on our principle. This is not a Masaail issue. We have no right to besmirch Islam. We should learn tolerance. We shouldn’t make confrontation our nature. We are having some ideological differences due to circumstances. But Islam’s intention is welfare for everyone. One NGO person came to me. There was a severe earthquake on that day in Haiti. This Muslim person was happy about it and expressed his optimism that next disaster will be for America. His idea is that Allah is going via Haiti to America; a pathetic thought. He was thinking in the lines of monsoon movement. I inquired him about why he wishes for calamity in America. He said that America is against development in Muslim nations, it is crippling democracies in some nations and thrusting war on some other nations. He was talking like Allah has given administration of the world in America’s hands. I asked him about how many people in America are his enemies. There may be some Pentagon officers, bureaucrats, and few senators. Earthquake will be a disaster for everyone. Many innocents will die. It won’t exclude anyone. Americans have good life in this world and their life in the Hereafter looks painful. Your wish is that they should have a horrible life in this world too. Our wish is that Americans should make their Hereafter also pleasant. This is our prayer. This is Islamic approach. Aggressive people plan for horrible life in both the worlds. A Muslim should pray for good life in both the worlds. Those who have achieved pleasant life here should earn good life in the Hereafter also. Those who have worked for their Hereafter should get a good life here too. Modern Jihadis seek to destroy both. Some people act like they can rule the world with the help of some video footage; totally illogical scheme.
Muslim community today is weak like Sahabas Yasir and Sumaiya (rali). America is in strong position. This is the reality. Sahabas were chained and flogged cruelly. Prophet (sal) passed by them. He said, “Yasir! Be patient. Your place is in heaven”. Prophet did not seek Umar (rali)’s help. He did not provoke anyone. He could have sent Umar or Ali (rali) to save Yasir. Forty Sahabas were with Prophet. He did not use hands to stop. He did not use force at that time. Prophet was a very strong person himself. He was a war veteran. In the thick of the battles, Sahabas used to seek his protection and come behind him. Prophet used to lead from the front. Faith gives strength and courage. But still he did not use his hands to stop evil.
Muslim should not be bit twice in the same burrow. Muslims today have been bitten thousand times by the same snake. Agitations are only bringing losses. Innocents are put in jails. They spend the rest of the life in prison. Evil should be stopped with hand. But prerequisite is that one who stops should not get destroyed. Films against Islam keep increasing. Evil is not subsiding. Current approach of Muslims is fostering evil forces further. Earlier Muslims used to be targeted. Now they have gone one step further and directly targeting Islam. Islam is being insulted. No one comes forward to bail out prisoners.
Let us now fight against evil with tongue and heart. Let us use internet, letter communication, articles, and pleas and clarify our views. A senator in America is openly professing to dash Mecca and Medina. Another Congressman lifts Quran and says terrorism won’t stop as long as this book exists.
Muslims are weak politically and economically. Let us not cause more insult to Islam.

Bad Tableegh is Happening
Let us chart out our course of action on our own. Let us not allow BBC, CNN or Reuters to maneuver us. What else can we expect from a Jew. Extreme elements have severely impacted Islam’s reputation. If our full Ummat comes together to set the image right, it will take hundred years. Muslims were weak even between first and second world wars. But Islam was not targeted. Islam was seen with respect. Jihadis today don’t have any issue in hand. So they are blowing even non-issues out of proportion. This film was made many days before. But now chaos is needed. Western media captures and records violent aggressions by Jihadis. They are making a propaganda out of it. Muslims are silent. Islam is presented as a violent religion. There are more than five thousand abusive words in Salman Rushdie’s book. It has adverse, abusive remarks on venerable figures of Hindu society Ram and Krishna and even on Margaret Thatcher. Shivsena or Nagpur Hindutva elements did not take this seriously. Muslims were provoked.
Some verses in Surah Najm were not sent by God. Shaitan gave those verses. This is the content of the book. This makes entire Quran dubious. Satanic Verses echoed this. But the author was given Booker Prize and gifted with rewards. Protagonist in the novel is caught in a plane crash. Rest of the story continues as part dream and part hallucination. Hundreds of Muslims were killed in the chaos that ensued. Let us use our abilities for elevation and development. Let us express our opposition to US President and ministers. But let us not politicize this. Once the protests are over, we feel relieved and relax in our homes. Good Tableegh is not happening. Bad Tableegh is happening. We are sending wrong message. Osama Bin Laden is presented as Islamic revolutionary. Every child is elaborately preached about Bin Laden. Islam is cast as reflection of Bin Laden. They are shown as two sides of the same coin. Our protests should be within Islamic limits and conditions. Condemnations should strictly adhere to Islamic laws. Islam’s glory should not be allowed to wane.

Doctor Yakub Nisar’s Book
Salman Rushdie wrote a book ‘Midnight children’ that showed Nehru-Gandhi family in poor light. But Congress party maintained silence. Orientalists don’t do deep researches these days. They are converting books to films. Sometimes same material takes cartoon form. Serious research and hard work that were hallmark of previous century is not visible anymore. We have already answered all previous allegations. There is no need for new answers. Research work stopped after second world war. Satanic Verses was banned in India. But even after that it was sold brazenly. We don’t have follow-up mechanism. There are many books in India about 33 crore Gods. It is against our core principle. Muslims ignore it. Let us ignore these things. We shouldn’t give any importance. We can’t stop their publishing. There is a very good book ‘Nabiur Rahman’ written by Dr. Yakub Nisar. This book has been translated in twenty five languages. It has been my wish for the past two years to bring this book in Urdu and Telugu. This is a constructive idea. This book has answers for all allegations. Let us distribute good book to people. Let us keep Prophet’s esteem high through our tongue and heart.

October 03, 2012

Predetermined Four

Darse Quran by Maulana Doctor Muhammad Mustafa Shareef Naqshbandhi
Published in Muslim Murasu, October 2012

News items that show Muslims, Islam, Quran and Prophet in bad light keep being telecast and published in media. This is not a new phenomenon. There was an attempt of intrusion in Quran. They are screening a film on Prophet. Salman Rushdie wrote a senseless, fallacious book Satanic Verses.
Surah Inshirah, 94, verse 4 – ‘rafahna laka zikrak’. ‘We raised your esteem high’. Even if the entire world comes together and struggles, Prophet’s glory cannot be brought down. Prophet’s esteem keeps raising every day. Allah, angels and human beings join together and say Salawat for him. Allah also joins with us in this Amal, deed. The verse for this is called ‘Aayat-e-Salaatus salaam’. Some verses have names associated with them to illustrate their importance. Prophet felt happy and smiled when this verse was descended. Prophet was honored and through him we also got respect. Reciting Salaat will give 10 rewards and wipe out 10 sins. Jews and Christians cast doubts on Quran. This evil attempt will be repeated every now and then. It is alleged that Muslims will become backward if they follow Quran.
‘inna nahnu nazzalna zikra wa inna lahu la haafizun’. Surah 15, Hijr, verse 9. ‘We have certainly sent down the Message and we will assuredly guard it’. Quran is being guarded through Hafiz, Taraweeh and Quran Dars (discourses). You are aiding Allah’s Mansha (plan) by coming to this discourse. Coming from long distance shows your love for God. Gathering for Quran is the best gathering in the world. There is no better teacher than Quran teacher and no better student than Quran student. Doctor Hameedullah says that a person who is learning Arabic alphabets and a person who is giving sermon on Quran are equally respectable. Both are linked and tied to Quran. A person reading ‘Yassarnal Quran’ will later read full Quran, memorize it, follow it and preach it to others. It is important to regularly come here. There will be obstacles. Wedding ceremonies, illnesses and visits by guests may cause you to hesitate. But give importance to Quran. I have many works too. But I am determined to come here. You should compulsorily attend Quran discourse. Don’t look for excuses.
Surah Baqarah, 2, verse 165 – ‘wallazina aamanu ashaddu hubbalillah’. Believers love God more than anything else. You will be tested. Parents may give you second thoughts. Cooperate only in goodness. AbuHurairah’s (rali) mother threatened him that she will die if he embraces Islam. He replied that he is ready to lose hundred mothers, but nothing can stop him from Islam.
Surah Yunus, 10, verse 94 – ‘fa inkunta fi shakkin’. ‘If you have doubt’. Allah warns in stern tone. But anger is not directed towards Prophet (sal). Warning is general for everyone. Allah affectionately addresses Prophet as ‘Yasin’, ‘Taha’, ‘Ya ayyuhan nabiyu’, ‘Rasool’. The warning in this verse is for everyone. If you have doubt, consult with those who have been given Books earlier. We will believe earlier Prophets. But earlier Books Injeel, Tawrath and Zabur are not applicable today. Essence of those Books is preserved in Quran. Earlier Books have clear prophecy about Prophet Muhammad (sal). Our Ummat is referred as ‘Hammadun Ummat’, those who always praise God. This community will say ‘Alhamdulillah’ in all situations. Train your children to say ‘Alhamdulillah’. Illnesses come to us as expiation. No unbearable distress will befall us. Four things will be determined when a fetus has passed 120 days in mother’s womb – food for entire life, place of death, time of death and whether that person will go to heaven or hell.

September 25, 2012

Get Rid Of Materialistic Craving

Maulavi Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat, compiled by Maulavi Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, September 2012

One day Maulana was very sick and bedridden. He spoke in feeble voice from bed. Field workers of Tableeghi Jamaat had gathered in Hazrat Nizamuddin mosque. Maulana called me and said in my ears. Ilme Deen (religious knowledge) and Zikrullah (Allah’s remembrance), if you don’t show importance to these two aspects, all your tours, hard work and efforts will be in vain. They will only bring new Fitna (chaos) and Zalalat (ignorance). Without knowledge, Islam will become a mere ritual and get reduced to just a name. If knowledge is there, but Zikr is not there, then that cannot be construed as knowledge. This is dangerous. Only Zikr can bring glitter in knowledge. There won’t be Barakat (blessings) in Zikr that is devoid of knowledge. Shaitan will take such Sufis in his side. Don’t forget the importance of knowledge and God’s remembrance in our Silsila (lineage). Pay special attention to this. Otherwise, your Tableeghi movement will become mere roaming. You will be losers. Let Allah save us.
One day I gave Juma speech in Delhi Assembly mosque. Next day I went to Nizamuddin and expressed my apology to Maulana for not coming the previous day. Field workers need not be concerned for it, its OK. Did you give speech? I said yes. He was happy. They will not willingly invite us. They don’t have time from their material affairs. We have to go on our own and preach them. This is their expectation. What did you say there? ‘inna fi qalqis samaawaati wal arli waktilafil laili wannahaari la aayaatin li ulil albab allazina yazkurunallaha qiaman waqu’udan waala junubihim’. (3 : 190,191). Wise men don’t stop with creations. They should realize the Creator behind them. They should always remember Him and spend all their time in His remembrance. I told about the importance of Allah’s remembrance and explained them the importance of missionary work. Maulana listened and then replied. This is a very lofty, vast, deep subject. This won’t fit that gathering. People apt for this message are assembled here. That subject should be dwelt on here. Ayath (verse) for them is different. ‘wallazina ijtanabu taguta anyahbuduha wa anabu ilallahi lahumul bushra fabashir ibadillazina yastamiunal qawla fayattabiuna ahsanahu ulaikallazina hadahumullahu wa ulaikahum ulul albab’. (39 : 17,18). First they should receive guidance. ‘Hadahumullahu’. They belong to a lower status. Let them first rise.

September 24, 2012

Baiyath - Zenith Of Faith In God

Muslim Murasu, September 2012

‘Guru-Sishya’ tradition is part of India’s ancient heritage. God, Prophet, Guru command respect. Holy Book approves this notion. Saints take oath from spiritual students through Baiyath, holding their hands. Baiyath is needed to become member of the spiritual family. It is a pledge not to involve in sinful and evil activities. Murid (spiritual student) should join his hands with that of Sheykh (teacher) and take this pledge. Nothing should be considered equal or partner to God. All needs should be addressed only to God. Creations, materials in this world have no capacity to help or harm on their own. Loss and gain are from Allah. Entire day should be spent in the remembrance of God. Zikr (remembrance) should be present in each breath. This is Baiyath. Guru, Sheykh, Ustad, Pirzada, Vappa, Allahvappa, Thaika Vappa, Sarkar, Ameersaab, these words refer to elders in spiritual tradition. We surrender physically and mentally to those experienced in God’s message and learn spirituality. Only an expert in Quran and Hadees can be fit for Sheykh honor. This title won’t suit incomplete pretends and mere advisers. Only those who seek and search will get right Peer Saab. Otherwise, Shaitan will lead.
Tamil translations of Quran and Hadees are available in market. It is not possible to become faithful servant of God by reading this. It is essential to find someone who has immersed his life in Quran and Hadees teachings and succeeded. His words will kindle the heart. Materialistic craving will subside. There will be more concern for pure earnings. Lies will vanish. Wasteful spending will stop. A life conscious of oncoming death will become a reality. A tranquil heart unyielding to panic will be the gift. Ruh, soul, will begin to shine. Excessive affection and attachment towards family will give way. The scene of lying alone in graveyard will guide Murid’s life. Going forward, only goodness for all creatures will radiate from him. Zikr Manjil or Raatib will be conducted on Thursday or Saturday evening to cultivate the heart. Sitting in group and involving in meditation and reciting God’s name loudly will change the hearts. Some minutes in the morning time can be spent in solitude with head hanging down and meditating about God hidden within us. Muraqabah. Murid should compulsorily follow all commands and precepts in Islam. Sheykh will give Murid to girls and ladies by holding a handkerchief. It is impossible to succeed in life without realizing the Supreme Being hidden in everything and operating everything. This is Baiyath concept. Prophet preached this for eleven years, stressed upon it, practiced it and taught it.

September 22, 2012

One Month Quran Discourse Experience

Muslim Murasu, September 2012

It is a huge blessing to receive Quran discourse in mother tongue. Qualified religious scholars, through huge efforts, are doing this remarkable job. From a research and deep-study standpoint, experiences that they express can be a huge addition to the followers in coming times. It is a foremost duty to arrange Quran discourses in Muhalla. People of the Muhalla and functionaries of religious institutions should coordinate. First step is to spend money, identify right candidate and honor him aptly. Speeches can be published in book form at elegant price and distributed to every house in the Muhalla. Editing should be sharp, irrelevant text should be removed. Commentary should give commensurate importance to the Quranic text. Quranic ideas like forgiving, hard work, God’s Grace, God’s Authority, war activities should be explained in right proportion. Balanced stand of the commentator and direct, candid approach of Quran are important. Some commentators stress more on Jihad, aggressive attitude. Some go to the other extreme and end up producing soft, meek, Tasbeeh (rosary) lovers. Balance is lost in both cases.
Those who have listened to Quran discourses during nights of Holy month for forty years, and gathering again in the mood of entertainment and for the sake of Barakath, cause disrespect to commentator. Those who have listened Quran fully shall work and plan for serious changes in Muhalla, state and region. Dowry, religious clashes within, tension, haste, hatred for bribe and corruption, intellectual sharpness, opposition to restrictions, there is no visible change in any aspect. Listeners merely keep collecting Sawab, God’s Grace. Now we can conclude that the commentator is a chameleon, an escapist. He has no strong hold onto principles and ideology. A commentator ignoring Prophet’s warrior qualities can only produce weak candidates. They will be subservient to wife, sons, grandchildren, government and Mutavalli (caretaker). They will surrender to everyone except God. Cowards cannot understand Holy Quran. They cannot follow it. Quran’s splendor won’t enter their hearts and nerves. First duty of a commentator is to train and produce another commentator. Every member of the community should work to make Quran discourse a success. Speeches should be published urgently in book form. Herd-like community will get new vision. There will be revolution in the Muhalla, state, nation and the entire world.