Go And Meet Scholars

Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat compiled by Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, January 2013

Prophet was forbidden to take Sadaqa (donation). Hadiya (gift) is allowed. Zakat (alms) is Farz, mandatory duty. Hadiya is Mustahab, recommended. In some cases, Mustahab has a more significant place and reward than Farz. Saying initial Salaam (greeting) is Sunnat. Answering Salaam is duty. But initial Salaam has a higher place. Purpose of Zakat is to purify wealth. Hadiya is targeted to please the heart. On account of benefit, Hadiya has a loftier place.
It is imperative for those who donate Zakat to find deserving hands just as a worshiper has to find pure water for ablution. Recipients of Zakat shouldn’t be greedy. Poor people should not crave for Zakat. A situation should not arise where people are looking for and waiting for Zakat.
It is duty on affluent people to help those who believe in God and patiently persevere. Surah Baqara, 2, verse 273 – ‘laa yasaloonannaasa ilhafa’. 1. They will toil in the cause of God 2. They will be patient 3. They will believe in God 4. They won’t beg.
Zakat is being dispersed inappropriately. Donators give away money to whoever coming first and feel they are done. Zakat will bring Barakat (blessing). But now we don’t see Barakat. We can understand that Zakat has not reached the right person.
1. When a Muslim pays visit to another Muslim only for the cause of Islam, seventy thousand angels will lower their wings for him. Goodness will accrue from paying visit to Aalim (scholar).
2. Aalim is bequeathed with the knowledge of Nubuwat (Prophethood). He should be appropriately honored.
3. Aalim can conduct us in good path.
4. Personal needs of Aalim should be fulfilled.
Meet scholars with these four intentions.