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.