Wise Men Will Fear God

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

God urges those who turn away from truth and deny the Hereafter to observe the signs in nature. He exhorts them with kindness. But if they persist in their rebellious attitude, He instructs Prophet to ignore and leave them. “Your job is only to tell them”. Imaan, Faith, is Allah’s gift. Bilal (rali) came from Habasha. Salman (rali) was from Persia and Suhaib (rali) was from Rome. They accepted Imaan. But Prophet’s uncle Abulahab did not accept Imaan. Imaan is a tremendous wealth. We have been bestowed with it. Abujahl, Utba, Shoiba used to stealthily listen Quran. But Shaitan had control over them. ‘Katamallahu alaa quloobihim’. Surah 2, Baqarah, verse 7. Allah has sealed their hearts. This verse is not for everyone. Otherwise, nonbelievers will never be able to embrace Imaan. Imaan is spreading in western countries. Many are embracing it. Dr. Hameedullah was a scholar from Hyderabad. He settled in France and lived there for 55 years. Everyday atleast five persons will come to him and embrace Islam. Saudi government was not fond of him. But his French translation of Quran is kept in Haram Shareef. Maurice Bucaille was a medical practitioner in France. He was impressed by elaborate mention about fetus formation in Quran and embraced Islam. He wrote the book ‘Bible Quran and Science’. Let us take Quran to the people.
First Shariat was given to Moosa (alai). It did not have features like Ozhu and Miswak. Complete Shariat has been given to us. Allah has chosen us for Quran. Earlier Ummats did not have Juma. They had to leave the meat of animals slaughtered for sacrifice in hilltops. We have been permitted to eat them. Purpose of Ramzan is to relieve us from fetish for food and turn us towards Allah. It is inappropriate to loudly laugh in this month. This month should be respectfully called as ‘Ramzan Shareef’, like we call ‘Quran Majeed’. Knowledge has ten parts; nine out of them are respect. Only one part is knowledge. Shaitan had vast knowledge. But he did not know discipline, so he was expelled. Surah Yunus, 10, verse 59 – ‘kul ara aitum maa anzalallahu lakum min rizkin’. ‘Did you see what God has sent down for your sustenance’. Some food are Halaal (permitted) while others are Haraam (forbidden). In cloth materials, some are permitted and some are forbidden. Pagans in Mecca whimsically gave decrees about Haraam and Halaal. Some animals can be used only for transport while there are other animals that can be used for milk, meat and other purposes.
‘innallaha lazu fazlin alannaas’. God is full of Bounty to mankind. Halaal and Haraam distinctions are for the wellbeing of human society. Blood will collect and feed germs if animals are killed by hitting with machines. Haraam are those things that can cause spiritual or material loss to man. Taqwa means to stay away from Haraam. ‘innama yagshallaha min ibadihil ulama’. Surah Fatir, 35, verse 28. Those with knowledge will fear Allah. General practitioner is considered more significant when compared to a veterinary doctor. People having knowledge of Creator are better compared to those learned in material knowledge. They will have better clarity of thought. Those who know Allah are intelligent people. Fear will increase with knowledge. ‘la allakum tattakun’. ‘You may become God fearing’. Everyone will not become virtuous. Many people turn away from mosque and Quran once Ramzan is over.
Verse 61 – ‘wala tahmaluna min amalin illa kunna alaikum shuhuda’. ‘We witness all your activities’. ‘wala azgara min zalika wala akbara illa fi kitabin mubin’. All things, small and big, are recorded in a book. Atoms are made of proton and electron. They are made of light, Noor. Allah knows the use and purpose of every atom and every creature. Auliya (friends of God) are those without any regrets about the past or any fear about the future. Verse 62 – ‘alaa inna auliya allahi la kaufun alaihim valahum yahzanun’. They don’t regret for any loss, nor do they fear about inquiry by angels. They won’t fall into anguish or sorrow. Auliyas immerse themselves in God’s remembrance. We disturb them. Pray two Rakaath Nafl before going to Auliya for Ziyarat.
Verse 63 – ‘allazina aamanu wakaanu yattakun’. They will have Faith and be pious. They will do good deeds, they won’t be idle. ‘lahumul bushra fil hayaatiduniya wafil akhirati’. They have glad tidings in this life and in the Hereafter. Auliyas and those who follow them are people selected by God.
Verse 65 – ‘wala yahzunka kawluhum’. ‘Let their speech not grieve you’. ‘innal izzata lillahi jamia’. Honor belongs to God. In Surah Munafikin, 63, verse 8, it comes as ‘lillahil izzatu wali rasoolihi walil muminin’. Honor belongs to God and His Prophet and to Believers. It is a privilege to be a Faithful person. Allah will honor in this world and in the next. We are feeling shy about skullcap, beard and Miswak. Muslims are disgraced because of their bad character. We will get honor if we follow Islamic character. Verse continues – ‘inna lillahi man fisamawathi wa manfil arli’. All things in earth and skies belong to God. What they follow other than God is only their fanciful imagination. Creations are being worshiped in other religions.
‘huwallazi jaalakamul laila li taskunu fihi’. Allah has arranged nights to take rest. It proves refreshing and relieving after a wearisome hard labor in the day. Sleep is a blessing. There are signs in sleep. (Surah Zumar, 39, verse 42). Some people are able to sleep only after taking sleeping pills. ‘wannahaara mubsira’. Day is made bright for work. Quran encourages us to think and understand. ‘afalaa yanluruna ilal ibili kaifa kulikat’. Surah Gashiya, 88, verse 17. Contemplate about camel, sky, earth and mountain. They have been around for millions of years, but they don’t become old. Meditating a minute about creations of God is better than many Nafl prayers. This will awaken us about Allah and motivate us to do good deeds.
Verse 68 – ‘kalu takazallahu valada subhanahu’. Allah has not begotten any son. Allah will not become old or senile. He has no need for wife or relations. Earth and sky belongs to Him. ‘mataun fiduniya’. Enjoyment in this world is only little’.