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.
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June 11, 2013
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.
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.
August 24, 2012
Wahi And Knowledge Will Solve Problems
Maulavi Abutalib Bakavi Fazil Hazrat, Professor at Salem Noorul Islam Arabic College
Speech at Kuraisani mosque at Adyar, Chennai
Published in Muslim Murasu, August 2012
World is currently going through many problems. Man cannot create solutions. Political extremism, state extremism and pro-political extremism have cropped up. Water is not available even after reaching 700 feet depth. Freebies are thrown like meat for dogs. Society should be careful. Is the society atleast as much cautious as dogs. Bearded sheep cannot preach economic solutions to gang of wolves. Social situation is like this. Human intelligence cannot correct economic crisis. Everyday 35000 children are dying in the world out of hunger. On the other side, there are people who eat more than enough and take tablets for digestion. They go for walking and jogging. They are obsessed with reducing their belly. On one side there is abject poverty and on the other side there is unrestrained lifestyle. World is teetering. New and unknown diseases are surfacing. Swine flu, dengue and chickengunia continue as threats. Ozone layer is receding. Climate changes are occurring. There is drought in rainy season and rains in summer. Seasons are changing. Water reservoirs are drying up. Decency levels are going shockingly low. 25 years back, women used to stick to walls and hide when men pass by. Nowadays, seeing women obscenity, men are having to stick to walls and leave way. 50 percent women in Belgium are conceiving without marriage. Divorce rate is 59 percent. It is 51 percent in Sweden. Media is arranging skin shows and fashion competition. Human genius cannot meet the challenges. Youngsters are losing potency in young age. TV is mentoring children with vulgarity. Everyone is having hundreds of friends in Facebook. Social media is spreading sins. Cultural deterioration is appalling. A Muslim is ashamed to call himself a Muslim. Spiritual paucity and Tajjal mindset are becoming evident. There is no concern for Akhirat. Knowledge is foundation. Wahi (revelation) is building. Knowledge is eye and Wahi is vision. Holistic knowledge will solve problems.
Speech at Kuraisani mosque at Adyar, Chennai
Published in Muslim Murasu, August 2012
World is currently going through many problems. Man cannot create solutions. Political extremism, state extremism and pro-political extremism have cropped up. Water is not available even after reaching 700 feet depth. Freebies are thrown like meat for dogs. Society should be careful. Is the society atleast as much cautious as dogs. Bearded sheep cannot preach economic solutions to gang of wolves. Social situation is like this. Human intelligence cannot correct economic crisis. Everyday 35000 children are dying in the world out of hunger. On the other side, there are people who eat more than enough and take tablets for digestion. They go for walking and jogging. They are obsessed with reducing their belly. On one side there is abject poverty and on the other side there is unrestrained lifestyle. World is teetering. New and unknown diseases are surfacing. Swine flu, dengue and chickengunia continue as threats. Ozone layer is receding. Climate changes are occurring. There is drought in rainy season and rains in summer. Seasons are changing. Water reservoirs are drying up. Decency levels are going shockingly low. 25 years back, women used to stick to walls and hide when men pass by. Nowadays, seeing women obscenity, men are having to stick to walls and leave way. 50 percent women in Belgium are conceiving without marriage. Divorce rate is 59 percent. It is 51 percent in Sweden. Media is arranging skin shows and fashion competition. Human genius cannot meet the challenges. Youngsters are losing potency in young age. TV is mentoring children with vulgarity. Everyone is having hundreds of friends in Facebook. Social media is spreading sins. Cultural deterioration is appalling. A Muslim is ashamed to call himself a Muslim. Spiritual paucity and Tajjal mindset are becoming evident. There is no concern for Akhirat. Knowledge is foundation. Wahi (revelation) is building. Knowledge is eye and Wahi is vision. Holistic knowledge will solve problems.
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