Maulana Wahiduddin Khan speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, July 2013
Prophet (s.a.w.s) said, “addunya khuliqat lakum wa antum khuliqtum lil aakhira”. The world is created for human beings and human beings are created for the hereafter.
Allah has put in place principle of conversion in this world. Initially an object will be in crude form. It goes through a process to become a significant thing. It applies for everything. Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen. Glass is formed from silica sand. One converts into another.
This principle should be employed to understand the Quran. Let us re-read the Hadith. “Heaven is created for you and you are created for heaven”.
Man is a profound creation. He desires a perfect world. This desire is deeply etched in every human mind. In truth, he is in search of heaven. But he, by mistake, falls for car, bungalow, money, fame, political power and strength.
He forsakes them after attaining them. This is not what I wanted. He realizes only after attaining them that they don’t provide fulfillment.
Man is the seeking animal and heaven is his quest. Every child is born with immense potential. Every day, nearly one and half lakh people pass away. Average life span is seventy years. Heaven is not merely a matter of faith. It is what explains human life.
A radio program starts with the comment ‘wonderful morning’. Only man can utter such aesthetic words. He should not stop with them. Enjoying morning beauty is very minimal utilization of his potential.
We read of corruption, murder and robbery in newspapers. Man demands a world free of corruption and evil. He expects good things.
Surah Nisa, 4, verse 69 – ‘wa hasuna ulaika rafeeqaa’. They are amazing friends. One can get good friends in heaven. Man wants a world free of accident or threat. He expects peace of mind from conversation. He hates being cheated. He desires such a world.
Everything is created in pair. We have got the desire. Its other half is heaven.
Surah Baqara, 2, verse 32 – ‘laa ilmalana illa maa allamtana’. Angels only know what was taught to them. Man acquires wisdom. Surah Zaariyaat, 51, verse 56 – ‘wama khalaqtul jinna wal insa illa liya’budoon’.
Knowledge of angels is provided by God. Man attains Maarifat (enlightenment) through his knowledge, thinking and hard work. Allah will select such people and make them enter heaven.
Maarifat is a world in itself. Its example is a tree inside a seed. Good word is compared to a tree.
Surah Ibrahim, 14, verse 24 – ‘kalimatan tayyibatan kashajaratin tayyibatin’. It is a tree whose root is firmly fixed and its branches reach the heaven.
Surah Qamar, 54, verse 55 – ‘fee maq’adi sidqin inda maleekin muqtadirin’. They will be seated in the presence of the All Powerful. That is a seat of truth. They would have found and realized the truth.
Heaven is reward for pure ones. Surah Taha, 20, verse 76 – ‘zaalika jazaau man tazakkaa’. Heaven is the reward for those who purify themselves. Pure character and wisdom will grow like a seed. Purity grows and spreads. Such people will make discoveries everyday and will be beneficial. Their thoughts will be fruitful.
Ayisha (rali) said, “kaana rasoolullahi yazkurullaha alaa kulli aayaanihi’. Prophet will be in Zikr all the time. Every experience will trigger his mind and open sluice gates of wisdom. Zikr is not mere recitation of Subhanallah or Alhamdulillah.
Water does not come from tap. Tap is a receiving point. Organs in our body cannot be useful on their own. Eye receives light from Allah. Lungs received oxygen from Allah. God helps seventy eight organs in our body to work fine. Man dies when the supply is stopped. A person unaware of the hereafter will underestimate the blessings of God. Seeker of heaven is in slumber and neglect.
Surah Dahr, 76, verse 27 – ‘yuhibboonal aajilata wayazaroona waraa’ahum yawman shaqeelaa’. They love the fleeting life and put away behind them a hard day. Surah Saaffaat, 37, verse 61 –‘limishli haazaa falya’malil aamiloon’. Let those who strive, strive for the hereafter. Spend your potential for heaven. Make yourself a deserving candidate.
Man desires perfection. This world is full of imperfections. This world can’t satisfy him. We should not celebrate birth day. We can celebrate death day everyday. This can be our last day. Understand the urgency.
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July 27, 2013
June 11, 2013
Azaan International School Function
Dr. Syed Rashid Naseem Nadwi speech on the occasion of 'Takmeele Hifze Quran' at Azaan school, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, June 2013
‘khairunnaasi man yanfaunnaas’. Best are the ones who benefit others. Allah has added stress to these words. Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 110 – ‘kuntum khaira ummatin’. You are the best society. This glad tiding comes with a condition. You should be serving and purposeful. Allah will add permanence to useful things.
Surah Raad, 13, verse 17 – ‘maa yanfaunnaasa fayamkushu fil arli’. That which is good for mankind stays on the earth. Allah will make the institutions that we create as enduring, provided they benefit people. Allah will make them lasting. Allah will induce Barakat in things that are useful. They will multiply and increase. Wheel is an useful invention. It continues to hold a central role in human civilization. Man learnt to control fire. Vehicles run on that principle to this day.
Fifteen centuries earlier, a revolutionary call was given to human society. It laid foundation for scientific quest. Surah Jaashiyaa, 45, verse 13 – ‘wa sakkhara lakum maafissamaawaati wal aril jameea minhu’. Everything is subjected to you. It opened new frontiers.
This was a call, a promise, a glad tiding, that everything will come within your grasp. This ideology, philosophy, benefited humanity. This idea made its way from Arab land through Spain and reached Europe. Many inventions followed. People stood to gain.
Knowledge is an indivisible unit. It is a reality that can’t be contested. One can differ on arts. Some may consider Iqbal as more endearing, while to some Ghalib may appeal better. People can’t go different ways in the matter of knowledge. Knowledge makes connection with God. It gives perennial benefit to people.
Surah Jaariya, 51, verse 56 – ‘wamaa khalaqtul jinna wal insa illa liya’budoon’. Ibaadat (worship) is the purpose behind the creation of humanity. Abdullah bin Abbas (rali) has explained that, here Ibaadat points to Maarifat (enlightenment).
‘Kuntu khanzan makfiyaa’. My bounties were hidden. Man is created so that he can attain them. He can realize God. Arhamur raahimeen. God is The Most Merciful One. Man should realize this.
Faith in God is the essential condition for Maarifat. That can transform man into a kind person, a good citizen, a caring neighbor or a friend. Enlightenment should be pursued with right intention.
Surah Alaq, 96, verse 1 – ‘iqra bismi rabbikallazee khalaq’. Associate all your knowledge, researches and findings with the name of Allah. That will bring Barakat in the world. Knowledge when coupled with the Name of God will benefit everyone.
Such an endeavor is being pursued in this campus. Results of twelve years of planning and efforts are on display today. Allah will take man to his destination when he perseveres in right direction. Surah Najm, 53, verse 39 – ‘wa an laisa lil insaani illa maa sa’aa’. Man will attain what he strives.
Today, knowledge is broken, divided and shattered. It is commercialized, sold and auctioned. Such detestable activities should end. Running an educational institute is service to humanity. Iqlaas, purity of intention, is its root. We should help such an endeavor.
Published in Muslim Murasu, June 2013
‘khairunnaasi man yanfaunnaas’. Best are the ones who benefit others. Allah has added stress to these words. Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 110 – ‘kuntum khaira ummatin’. You are the best society. This glad tiding comes with a condition. You should be serving and purposeful. Allah will add permanence to useful things.
Surah Raad, 13, verse 17 – ‘maa yanfaunnaasa fayamkushu fil arli’. That which is good for mankind stays on the earth. Allah will make the institutions that we create as enduring, provided they benefit people. Allah will make them lasting. Allah will induce Barakat in things that are useful. They will multiply and increase. Wheel is an useful invention. It continues to hold a central role in human civilization. Man learnt to control fire. Vehicles run on that principle to this day.
Fifteen centuries earlier, a revolutionary call was given to human society. It laid foundation for scientific quest. Surah Jaashiyaa, 45, verse 13 – ‘wa sakkhara lakum maafissamaawaati wal aril jameea minhu’. Everything is subjected to you. It opened new frontiers.
This was a call, a promise, a glad tiding, that everything will come within your grasp. This ideology, philosophy, benefited humanity. This idea made its way from Arab land through Spain and reached Europe. Many inventions followed. People stood to gain.
Knowledge is an indivisible unit. It is a reality that can’t be contested. One can differ on arts. Some may consider Iqbal as more endearing, while to some Ghalib may appeal better. People can’t go different ways in the matter of knowledge. Knowledge makes connection with God. It gives perennial benefit to people.
Surah Jaariya, 51, verse 56 – ‘wamaa khalaqtul jinna wal insa illa liya’budoon’. Ibaadat (worship) is the purpose behind the creation of humanity. Abdullah bin Abbas (rali) has explained that, here Ibaadat points to Maarifat (enlightenment).
‘Kuntu khanzan makfiyaa’. My bounties were hidden. Man is created so that he can attain them. He can realize God. Arhamur raahimeen. God is The Most Merciful One. Man should realize this.
Faith in God is the essential condition for Maarifat. That can transform man into a kind person, a good citizen, a caring neighbor or a friend. Enlightenment should be pursued with right intention.
Surah Alaq, 96, verse 1 – ‘iqra bismi rabbikallazee khalaq’. Associate all your knowledge, researches and findings with the name of Allah. That will bring Barakat in the world. Knowledge when coupled with the Name of God will benefit everyone.
Such an endeavor is being pursued in this campus. Results of twelve years of planning and efforts are on display today. Allah will take man to his destination when he perseveres in right direction. Surah Najm, 53, verse 39 – ‘wa an laisa lil insaani illa maa sa’aa’. Man will attain what he strives.
Today, knowledge is broken, divided and shattered. It is commercialized, sold and auctioned. Such detestable activities should end. Running an educational institute is service to humanity. Iqlaas, purity of intention, is its root. We should help such an endeavor.
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.
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.
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