Weekly speech at Tableeghi Markaz, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, June 2013
Every creation depends on its Creator for its existence and functioning. Man cannot get his needs fulfilled by putting his faith in them.
Sun gives light. Both believers and unbelievers witness that. Allah has to provide it light in the first place, before it shines. A tree cannot give fruit on its own. Cloud has to gather water somewhere before showering. It is the Power of God operating everything from behind.
Man functions through his Rooh (soul). Eyes don’t see, Rooh sees through eyes. Eyes from a dead person can be transplanted to a living person and they will again become useful to Rooh. We appreciate cook after a sumptuous food. We fail to appreciate God who gave us tongue.
Prophet’s mission was to bring the realization of God. Other creations have no value in the absence of human beings. Man decides the rate for a land. A land uninhabitable for man will have no value. Man decides cost of gold, cloth and everything else. But he himself loses value. He is unaware of his potential, merit and price.
Man has two important needs. He needs Hidayath (guidance) before death and Magfirath (forgiveness) after death. Deen (religion) is given for this.
Surah Ma'ida, 5, verse 3, ‘alyawma akmaltulakum deenakum wa atmamtu alaikum ni’mati waradeedu lakumul islama deenan’. Religion is completed and Mercy is fulfilled.
A complete, elaborate guidance is provided for us. Success is attached with the religion. Only deeds can help us. Nothing can be done after death. Ilm, Amal and Niyyat are needed for Ibadat.
Man wishes for maximum consumption, maximum pleasure and maximum ownership. Prophet has warned us to bring our wishes under the influence of religion. Self-restraint can earn us heaven. We will receive whatever we desire.
‘Addeenu yusrun’. Prophet says that the religion is easy. We lack in faith. Food or medicine should mix with blood to make impact. Religion is available in CD, books and in mobiles. It is missing in the heart. We spend all day in lying.
The purpose of Daawat (missionary work) is to inculcate religion in our lives. Every member in this community is a Dayee (missionary).
Saying Kalima is Ikraare Deen. It is the proclamation of faith. Salaat is Izhaare Deen. Ilm is Dastoore Deen. Zikr is Noore Deen. Respecting Muslims is Imtihaane Deen. Aqlaaq is Imtiyaaze Deen. Saying Kalima before death is Takmeele Deen. That is the completion of faith.
Our efforts are to start from proclamation and go till completion. Materials will perish. But the way we used them will remain. That benefit will continue. If we use this world in a proper way, we can earn a good hereafter.
Four blessings will be provided if we work for the religious cause:
1. Peaceful heart
2. Barakat
3. Love in the hearts of people
4. Prayers will be granted
These four comprise ‘Hayaate Tayyiba’, pure life.
Surah Nahl, 16, verse 97 – ‘fala nuhyiyannahu hayaatan tayyiba’. We will make him live pure life.
Supplications of this community will be treated like those of Messengers in Bani Israel. Two things are promised. 1. Hayaate Tayyiba 2. Heaven
They will be honored in this life. No one can reward or gift like God.
Rooh will find peace in God’s commands. Body will find peace in following Prophet’s Sunnat. Every object will be at rest in its natural state. Man is made of soul and body.
Surah Bani Israel, 17, verse 85 – ‘qulirroohu min amri rabbi’. Rooh is from God’s Command.
Man suffers when his contact his severed from God and Prophet. A High Tension wire that is disconnected will be stomped and kicked by children. Muslims are suffering the same fate.
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June 19, 2013
Benefit Will Increase If Journey Continues
Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat compiled by Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, June 2013
There is still time left to do our works. Two huge challenges will emerge in near future. 1. Tableegh of Kufr, tide of faithlessness 2. Atheism in the garb of western ways and politics. We should prepare before the deluge.
We propagate Taleem and Tarbiyath (values and discipline) through our mission. This was the method during Prophet’s time. The need for books, compilations and commentaries came with the passage of time. People started believing them too much. They lost Prophet’s method. Taleem and Tarbiyath can be given on a wide scale only with our method. There is no other way.
Whenever I go to Mewat, I take with me Ahle Khair and Ahle Zikr. Inspite of that, my heart swerves due to the influence of my friends. Ihtikaaf is needed to purify it. Spending quality time with Jamaat from Saharanpur or Raipur brings heart back to its good state. People involving in Gasht, Chillat, Firrat (rounds for missionary work) should clean their hearts with Zikr and Fikr in solitude.
People involved in Tableeg should go as three groups with three objectives:
1. Serve Ulama and Saliheen and learn from them.
2. Propagate religion to the lower ones and make themselves complete.
3. Go to different people to acquire and grasp different skills and specialties.
Maulana prayed to Allah. Unbelievers are Your servants. Make us be kind and soft to them. We should help in their needs. But, at the same time, we should despise their faithlessness.
Steps should be taken to involve Ulama and Saliheen in our mission by addressing their doubts or concerns. We should assist and serve them with the intention to advance the religious cause.
We should respect even weak Muslims. They are our religious brothers. Perhaps, we are also a reason for the Fisq (sins) in their hearts. Our carelessness can be a reason.
Our movement is to bring Imaan (faith). Other movements take faith as a given and build their activities and goals on top of it. Our vision is to inculcate faith in the hearts. This is the foremost need of the Ummat. This is our concern. Disease is hidden in the hearts. People don’t have the quest for the religion. They are unaware of its importance and merit. If we make them realize the place of the religion, then we can bring back a verdant spiritual atmosphere.
Our intention is to trigger quest and passion for the religion. We should not stop with teaching Kalima and Salaat. It is important to come out of the house as a Jamaat for this purpose. This will get us rid of our old attachments. Participating in a new, active group will bring religion alive in front of the eyes and create an affinity for the religion.
Bearing with the troubles, travails and travesties coming in our way with perseverance will turn Allah’s blessings towards us. Surah Ankaboot, 29, verse 69 – ‘wallazeena jaahadoo feenaa lanahdiyannahum subulanaa’. We will show Our Ways to those who strive. Benefit will last if the journey lasts.
Published in Muslim Murasu, June 2013
There is still time left to do our works. Two huge challenges will emerge in near future. 1. Tableegh of Kufr, tide of faithlessness 2. Atheism in the garb of western ways and politics. We should prepare before the deluge.
We propagate Taleem and Tarbiyath (values and discipline) through our mission. This was the method during Prophet’s time. The need for books, compilations and commentaries came with the passage of time. People started believing them too much. They lost Prophet’s method. Taleem and Tarbiyath can be given on a wide scale only with our method. There is no other way.
Whenever I go to Mewat, I take with me Ahle Khair and Ahle Zikr. Inspite of that, my heart swerves due to the influence of my friends. Ihtikaaf is needed to purify it. Spending quality time with Jamaat from Saharanpur or Raipur brings heart back to its good state. People involving in Gasht, Chillat, Firrat (rounds for missionary work) should clean their hearts with Zikr and Fikr in solitude.
People involved in Tableeg should go as three groups with three objectives:
1. Serve Ulama and Saliheen and learn from them.
2. Propagate religion to the lower ones and make themselves complete.
3. Go to different people to acquire and grasp different skills and specialties.
Maulana prayed to Allah. Unbelievers are Your servants. Make us be kind and soft to them. We should help in their needs. But, at the same time, we should despise their faithlessness.
Steps should be taken to involve Ulama and Saliheen in our mission by addressing their doubts or concerns. We should assist and serve them with the intention to advance the religious cause.
We should respect even weak Muslims. They are our religious brothers. Perhaps, we are also a reason for the Fisq (sins) in their hearts. Our carelessness can be a reason.
Our movement is to bring Imaan (faith). Other movements take faith as a given and build their activities and goals on top of it. Our vision is to inculcate faith in the hearts. This is the foremost need of the Ummat. This is our concern. Disease is hidden in the hearts. People don’t have the quest for the religion. They are unaware of its importance and merit. If we make them realize the place of the religion, then we can bring back a verdant spiritual atmosphere.
Our intention is to trigger quest and passion for the religion. We should not stop with teaching Kalima and Salaat. It is important to come out of the house as a Jamaat for this purpose. This will get us rid of our old attachments. Participating in a new, active group will bring religion alive in front of the eyes and create an affinity for the religion.
Bearing with the troubles, travails and travesties coming in our way with perseverance will turn Allah’s blessings towards us. Surah Ankaboot, 29, verse 69 – ‘wallazeena jaahadoo feenaa lanahdiyannahum subulanaa’. We will show Our Ways to those who strive. Benefit will last if the journey lasts.
May 25, 2013
Reassess Your Plan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, May 2013
Man has been given freedom. He acts as he wishes. But Allah decides the course of history. This is His Power. He maintains and protects the conditions for testing. Allah involves all people and creations in this divine process.
Surah Baqara, 2, verse 251 – ‘walawlaa daf’ullahinnaasa ba’dahum biba’din lafasadatil ardu’. If Allah does not check one people with another, earth would be full of mischief.
This change largely occurs with the participation of those in political power. Communism came to rule in Russia. Rulers hated religion, outlawed it. Following religion was deemed a crime. This was against Allah’s design. Allah developed America and controlled Russia.
Kings used to rule in earlier times. Democracy was introduced during Prophet’s period. It flourished fully in Europe. Secular forces also helped in this transition.
Surah Saff, 61, verse 14 – ‘koonoo ansarallahi kama kaala eesabnu maryama’. This is a strange verse. Allah commands the Ummat of our Prophet (s.a.w.s) to follow another Ummat (community). Following their ideology is not the point. Their method can be emulated.
A time will come when Christianity will be the most followed religion. They followed a particular method. They had a clear idea and precisely put it to practice.
Hawariyoon, disciples of Jesus, were severely tortured. But they did not harbor any hateful thought. They carried out their missionary work without fuss. They did not give place to negative ideas. Situation was completely against them. But they did not involve in any evil plotting. They spread in areas around Palestine and did preaching.
The king accepted Christianity. It spread in entire Europe. This is the exemplary preaching model. Peaceful methods can be followed however bad the situation is. There should not be any vengeful preaching. Missionary activities should be kept above politics and carried out in a non-political way.
Crusade between Christians and Muslims went on for two hundred years. Christian rulers were unable to win back their holy lands. They couldn’t regain Syria, Palestine. They failed and despaired. They reassessed their position and focused their energy in other directions. They withdrew from direct warfare. They started spiritual and scientific crusade.
They exhaustively explored the nature and brought forward an era of scientific advancements. This verse is categorical in its message. Peaceful activities can be undertaken.
Scientific advancements gave new energy, impetus to Christians. They reentered Muslim lands and pushed Muslims to the back. They gained upper hand. Muslims started counter attack. This is now going on for two hundred years. Muslims are continuously losing opportunities. Muslims should reassess their way forward. They should leave battlefield and focus on missionary works. Muslims are backward in preaching. Islamic ideology is strong. Muslims will succeed if they realize this.
Missionary activities are well organized and coordinated in Christian world. In Muslim world, missionary works operate as isolated islands. Results can be thousand times more if technology, opportunities and methods are harmonized. Galileo gazed at the sky. He saw a vast universe open in front of him to be conquered. Leave violence. Missionary works are open for everyone. If you fail in one domain, focus your efforts in another domain and dimension.
Published in Muslim Murasu, May 2013
Man has been given freedom. He acts as he wishes. But Allah decides the course of history. This is His Power. He maintains and protects the conditions for testing. Allah involves all people and creations in this divine process.
Surah Baqara, 2, verse 251 – ‘walawlaa daf’ullahinnaasa ba’dahum biba’din lafasadatil ardu’. If Allah does not check one people with another, earth would be full of mischief.
This change largely occurs with the participation of those in political power. Communism came to rule in Russia. Rulers hated religion, outlawed it. Following religion was deemed a crime. This was against Allah’s design. Allah developed America and controlled Russia.
Kings used to rule in earlier times. Democracy was introduced during Prophet’s period. It flourished fully in Europe. Secular forces also helped in this transition.
Surah Saff, 61, verse 14 – ‘koonoo ansarallahi kama kaala eesabnu maryama’. This is a strange verse. Allah commands the Ummat of our Prophet (s.a.w.s) to follow another Ummat (community). Following their ideology is not the point. Their method can be emulated.
A time will come when Christianity will be the most followed religion. They followed a particular method. They had a clear idea and precisely put it to practice.
Hawariyoon, disciples of Jesus, were severely tortured. But they did not harbor any hateful thought. They carried out their missionary work without fuss. They did not give place to negative ideas. Situation was completely against them. But they did not involve in any evil plotting. They spread in areas around Palestine and did preaching.
The king accepted Christianity. It spread in entire Europe. This is the exemplary preaching model. Peaceful methods can be followed however bad the situation is. There should not be any vengeful preaching. Missionary activities should be kept above politics and carried out in a non-political way.
Crusade between Christians and Muslims went on for two hundred years. Christian rulers were unable to win back their holy lands. They couldn’t regain Syria, Palestine. They failed and despaired. They reassessed their position and focused their energy in other directions. They withdrew from direct warfare. They started spiritual and scientific crusade.
They exhaustively explored the nature and brought forward an era of scientific advancements. This verse is categorical in its message. Peaceful activities can be undertaken.
Scientific advancements gave new energy, impetus to Christians. They reentered Muslim lands and pushed Muslims to the back. They gained upper hand. Muslims started counter attack. This is now going on for two hundred years. Muslims are continuously losing opportunities. Muslims should reassess their way forward. They should leave battlefield and focus on missionary works. Muslims are backward in preaching. Islamic ideology is strong. Muslims will succeed if they realize this.
Missionary activities are well organized and coordinated in Christian world. In Muslim world, missionary works operate as isolated islands. Results can be thousand times more if technology, opportunities and methods are harmonized. Galileo gazed at the sky. He saw a vast universe open in front of him to be conquered. Leave violence. Missionary works are open for everyone. If you fail in one domain, focus your efforts in another domain and dimension.
May 10, 2013
Allah's Rule Won't Change
Weekly Bayaan at Tableeghi Markaz, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, May 2013
Allah has no need from any created thing. Every activity depends on Him. He created the world from nothing.
Surah Muhammad, 47, verse 38 – ‘wallahul ganiyyu wa antumul fuqaraau’. ‘God is free of all wants, it is you that are needy’.
Every creation helps in fulfilling the needs of man. They serve him when he surrenders to God. Man should honor God’s Will. Otherwise creations will threaten him. Their fear will enter his hearts. Everything will be beneficial if you have fear of God. Otherwise they will trouble you.
Abdullah ibn Umar (rali) made a lion to escort him in a jungle. He had God’s fear in his heart. Lion did not scare him. Once he drove a lion away from a congregation of people. Sahabas had Allah’s fear, respect and majesty in their hearts. Everything served them. This is Allah’s Sunnat, practice. It will never change.
Surah Fath, 48, verse 23 – ‘walan tajida lisunnatillahi tabdeelaa’. You will not find any change in the practice of God.
Mountain, river and land obeyed the command of Umar (rali). River Nile once became dry. It started flowing again after Umar (rali) gave a command. Once earth trembled. He flogged it. Tremor stopped and loss was averted. Now our own children and siblings don’t heed our advice.
The Quran teaches us the way. Allah talks to us when we read the Quran.
Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 108 – ‘haazihi sabeeli adwoo ilallahi alaa baseeratin anaa wa manittaba’ani’. This is my way. I call unto God. We are on wisdom.
There are two words in Arabic to denote ‘way’ – Tareeq and Sabeel. The word ‘Sabeel’ is used in this verse.
The root word is ‘Sabal’. It refers to the rainwater from sky before it reaches land. It will be pure and fast. It gives life to earth. It will come straight without any diversion like a highway. It is the purest water after Zamzam water. Missionary workers should resemble rainwater. They should be fast in their mission, clean and pure from sins. Rain gives life to dead earth and brings forth vegetation. People will benefit. People’s conscience is dead. It will get life if Daawat (missionary) comes as rain.
The preaching by Ibrahim (alai) had remained in Mecca in some form. But people were dead to its message. Prophet did Daawat among them. Gems like Abubakr, Umar, Usman and Ali (rali) emerged from the same people. They became exemplary missionaries.
Blessings like Irfaan (enlightenment), Sabr (patience) will come from Daawat. Rain will bring rainbow and air will become cool. Daawat will bring guidance and color in the society.
When a brother asks his sister to bring some water, she will chide him. I am not your servant. But when the same girl grows and gives birth to a child, now she wakes all night long and takes care of her child. Love was incumbent in her heart. But it emanates only after pain. Missionary work appears painful for us. We are happy to discuss worldly affairs for hours together.
Prophet inspired missionary passion among his companions. They became ready for all sacrifices. They did not ask questions. Religion and striving are intertwined. We have forgotten toiling for the religion and on top of it we have become negligent of this loss of memory as well. A bird raised in a cage cannot fly long distance. We are hesitant to spend three days for religious cause. Another three days appear strenuous for us.
Sahabas will go out. Days will accumulate. They will return only when Prophet calls them back. Maulana Ilyas (rah) was deeply concerned. He did Daawat. Strength came from concern. He toiled day and night. Our intention is to bring back Islamic feeling among Muslims.
Published in Muslim Murasu, May 2013
Allah has no need from any created thing. Every activity depends on Him. He created the world from nothing.
Surah Muhammad, 47, verse 38 – ‘wallahul ganiyyu wa antumul fuqaraau’. ‘God is free of all wants, it is you that are needy’.
Every creation helps in fulfilling the needs of man. They serve him when he surrenders to God. Man should honor God’s Will. Otherwise creations will threaten him. Their fear will enter his hearts. Everything will be beneficial if you have fear of God. Otherwise they will trouble you.
Abdullah ibn Umar (rali) made a lion to escort him in a jungle. He had God’s fear in his heart. Lion did not scare him. Once he drove a lion away from a congregation of people. Sahabas had Allah’s fear, respect and majesty in their hearts. Everything served them. This is Allah’s Sunnat, practice. It will never change.
Surah Fath, 48, verse 23 – ‘walan tajida lisunnatillahi tabdeelaa’. You will not find any change in the practice of God.
Mountain, river and land obeyed the command of Umar (rali). River Nile once became dry. It started flowing again after Umar (rali) gave a command. Once earth trembled. He flogged it. Tremor stopped and loss was averted. Now our own children and siblings don’t heed our advice.
The Quran teaches us the way. Allah talks to us when we read the Quran.
Surah Yusuf, 12, verse 108 – ‘haazihi sabeeli adwoo ilallahi alaa baseeratin anaa wa manittaba’ani’. This is my way. I call unto God. We are on wisdom.
There are two words in Arabic to denote ‘way’ – Tareeq and Sabeel. The word ‘Sabeel’ is used in this verse.
The root word is ‘Sabal’. It refers to the rainwater from sky before it reaches land. It will be pure and fast. It gives life to earth. It will come straight without any diversion like a highway. It is the purest water after Zamzam water. Missionary workers should resemble rainwater. They should be fast in their mission, clean and pure from sins. Rain gives life to dead earth and brings forth vegetation. People will benefit. People’s conscience is dead. It will get life if Daawat (missionary) comes as rain.
The preaching by Ibrahim (alai) had remained in Mecca in some form. But people were dead to its message. Prophet did Daawat among them. Gems like Abubakr, Umar, Usman and Ali (rali) emerged from the same people. They became exemplary missionaries.
Blessings like Irfaan (enlightenment), Sabr (patience) will come from Daawat. Rain will bring rainbow and air will become cool. Daawat will bring guidance and color in the society.
When a brother asks his sister to bring some water, she will chide him. I am not your servant. But when the same girl grows and gives birth to a child, now she wakes all night long and takes care of her child. Love was incumbent in her heart. But it emanates only after pain. Missionary work appears painful for us. We are happy to discuss worldly affairs for hours together.
Prophet inspired missionary passion among his companions. They became ready for all sacrifices. They did not ask questions. Religion and striving are intertwined. We have forgotten toiling for the religion and on top of it we have become negligent of this loss of memory as well. A bird raised in a cage cannot fly long distance. We are hesitant to spend three days for religious cause. Another three days appear strenuous for us.
Sahabas will go out. Days will accumulate. They will return only when Prophet calls them back. Maulana Ilyas (rah) was deeply concerned. He did Daawat. Strength came from concern. He toiled day and night. Our intention is to bring back Islamic feeling among Muslims.
April 29, 2013
God's Promise Will Come True Even Now
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan speech
Published in Muslim Murasu, April 2013
There is repetition in material world. Sun will rise and set every day. Day and night rotate. No one observes these cycles carefully. It has a plan in it and occurs the same way. A fetus forms the same way it did thousand years ago. There is no change in child birth. Seasons will come and go.
There is repetition in human life as well. You don’t realize it. God’s laws are in action in this domain also. You will not benefit if you fail to understand. History will give you an opportunity. You have to prove yourself. Otherwise you will fail to gain.
Masjidun Nabawi was a small structure. Prophet (s.a.w.s) was sitting with his companions. Zammam bin Saliba came there. Who among you is son of Abdul Muttalib? He did not start with greeting or word of respect. Prophet replied. I am grandson of Muttalib.
Has God sent you as His messenger? Yes. Did He ask you to preach? Yes. He asked many questions. He got his doubts clarified. He asked Prophet to stretch his hand and did Baiyat. He embraced Islam. This is not just an event in history. It repeats.
Yesterday, there was a seminar in Delhi. I delivered speech in it. Participants were elite, English-speaking. Speakers represented Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. People asked many questions. Essence is same, form is different.
They are two events. The one asking question, criticizing is severe in his words. We should not take offense. We placed the Quran on the table. People rejected it at the beginning. But their doubts were clarified after the speech. They willingly took the Quran after the event. Wrong impression of Islam has entered their hearts. They have wrong ideas about conversion also. A friendly atmosphere was brought after careful, reasonable explanation. I explained that the objective of Islam is to bring spiritual quest and guide in it.
Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 194 – ‘rabbana wa aatina maa wa’adtana alaa rusulika’. Lord! Give us what You promised us through Your prophets.
It is important to understand the mission of prophets. Whatever God promised to fulfill the mission, will be granted to us as well. This is not a supplication for rewards or kingdom. Many prophets did not attain kingdom. This is neither a supplication for the life in the hereafter. That part comes later in the verse. ‘walaa tukzinaa yawmal qiyaamati’. Don’t put us in humiliation on the judgment day.
There are conditions for the fulfillment of God’s promise. The message should be presented in a good manner. We should not feel offended. Natural attitude should be taken in good spirit. This will finish fifty percent of the task. For the remaining fifty percent, angels will create love in the hearts of the recipients for you. This won’t happen all the time. But this will happen when God desires so. This happened in Medina. They troubled Prophet. He tolerated. There was reaction in the hearts of the unbelievers. They started accepting the message.
Success is certain if the missionary work is pleasing to Allah. Efforts and the example set by Prophet, both are important. This world is Daarul Insaan. You will receive God’s help. The Quran emphasizes help by God in many places. Goals should be clear. It can avoid despair. Competency and goal should match.
An engineer graduate can aspire to become engineer. He will succeed. If he tries to become Prime Minister, he ends in despair. This can lead him to suicide. Many movements are started to give Islam an upper hand. This leads till suicide mission.
Many Islamic movements are started to bring Islamic rule. But this has not happened. They spend their lives in disappointment. Avoid pursuing self-styled goals. The goal and plan given by God are sufficient. You will realize God’s promise even today.
History will repeat. People without eyes won’t see. You will see if you have knowledge and wisdom. Understand the verse in right perspective. It will give positive food, constructive growth. The miracles of the Quran will never exhaust. New understandings will keep springing. But it needs devotion to God. You will get hundred messages if you have Qalbe Saleem, cultured heart. History never stops. One idea will trigger hundred more ideas.
Surah Rahman, 55, verse 29 – ‘kulla yawmin huwa fi sha’nin’. Don’t under estimate God. He acts and achieves every day. He creates history every day.
Surah Zumar, 39, verse 67 – ‘wa maa qadarullaha haqqa qadrihi’. They have not made any just estimate of God. If you don’t estimate God properly, you won’t get correct contact with Him. You won’t receive appropriate fear, love or intimacy.
Profound things can be understood only from deep thinking. Cursory translations won’t help.
Published in Muslim Murasu, April 2013
There is repetition in material world. Sun will rise and set every day. Day and night rotate. No one observes these cycles carefully. It has a plan in it and occurs the same way. A fetus forms the same way it did thousand years ago. There is no change in child birth. Seasons will come and go.
There is repetition in human life as well. You don’t realize it. God’s laws are in action in this domain also. You will not benefit if you fail to understand. History will give you an opportunity. You have to prove yourself. Otherwise you will fail to gain.
Masjidun Nabawi was a small structure. Prophet (s.a.w.s) was sitting with his companions. Zammam bin Saliba came there. Who among you is son of Abdul Muttalib? He did not start with greeting or word of respect. Prophet replied. I am grandson of Muttalib.
Has God sent you as His messenger? Yes. Did He ask you to preach? Yes. He asked many questions. He got his doubts clarified. He asked Prophet to stretch his hand and did Baiyat. He embraced Islam. This is not just an event in history. It repeats.
Yesterday, there was a seminar in Delhi. I delivered speech in it. Participants were elite, English-speaking. Speakers represented Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. People asked many questions. Essence is same, form is different.
They are two events. The one asking question, criticizing is severe in his words. We should not take offense. We placed the Quran on the table. People rejected it at the beginning. But their doubts were clarified after the speech. They willingly took the Quran after the event. Wrong impression of Islam has entered their hearts. They have wrong ideas about conversion also. A friendly atmosphere was brought after careful, reasonable explanation. I explained that the objective of Islam is to bring spiritual quest and guide in it.
Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 194 – ‘rabbana wa aatina maa wa’adtana alaa rusulika’. Lord! Give us what You promised us through Your prophets.
It is important to understand the mission of prophets. Whatever God promised to fulfill the mission, will be granted to us as well. This is not a supplication for rewards or kingdom. Many prophets did not attain kingdom. This is neither a supplication for the life in the hereafter. That part comes later in the verse. ‘walaa tukzinaa yawmal qiyaamati’. Don’t put us in humiliation on the judgment day.
There are conditions for the fulfillment of God’s promise. The message should be presented in a good manner. We should not feel offended. Natural attitude should be taken in good spirit. This will finish fifty percent of the task. For the remaining fifty percent, angels will create love in the hearts of the recipients for you. This won’t happen all the time. But this will happen when God desires so. This happened in Medina. They troubled Prophet. He tolerated. There was reaction in the hearts of the unbelievers. They started accepting the message.
Success is certain if the missionary work is pleasing to Allah. Efforts and the example set by Prophet, both are important. This world is Daarul Insaan. You will receive God’s help. The Quran emphasizes help by God in many places. Goals should be clear. It can avoid despair. Competency and goal should match.
An engineer graduate can aspire to become engineer. He will succeed. If he tries to become Prime Minister, he ends in despair. This can lead him to suicide. Many movements are started to give Islam an upper hand. This leads till suicide mission.
Many Islamic movements are started to bring Islamic rule. But this has not happened. They spend their lives in disappointment. Avoid pursuing self-styled goals. The goal and plan given by God are sufficient. You will realize God’s promise even today.
History will repeat. People without eyes won’t see. You will see if you have knowledge and wisdom. Understand the verse in right perspective. It will give positive food, constructive growth. The miracles of the Quran will never exhaust. New understandings will keep springing. But it needs devotion to God. You will get hundred messages if you have Qalbe Saleem, cultured heart. History never stops. One idea will trigger hundred more ideas.
Surah Rahman, 55, verse 29 – ‘kulla yawmin huwa fi sha’nin’. Don’t under estimate God. He acts and achieves every day. He creates history every day.
Surah Zumar, 39, verse 67 – ‘wa maa qadarullaha haqqa qadrihi’. They have not made any just estimate of God. If you don’t estimate God properly, you won’t get correct contact with Him. You won’t receive appropriate fear, love or intimacy.
Profound things can be understood only from deep thinking. Cursory translations won’t help.
March 29, 2013
What Is The Use In Asking More Questions ?
Weekly speech at Tableeghi Markaz, Masjide Amina, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, March 2013
Speaking about and listening to God’s remembrance is beneficial. Prophet has emphasized this. Listening without any purpose will get punishment. If the vessel is kept in proper position while raining, water will collect and fill. Otherwise it will go wasted. Listening with the intent to act upon it will mend our ways.
Shaitan is cunning. First he will stop us from attending good gathering. If he fails there he will make our hearts wander. Person will be physically present here while his mind is in America. It is irrelevant whether you know something or not. Put to practice what you listen. Allah will not waste anyone’s efforts. Religion is open to anyone who is willing to accept. It cannot be imposed on anyone.
Abu Talib was very helpful to Prophet (s.a.w.s). He had done huge favor on Muslims. But he had no yearning for Islam. What will the world think. Prophet insisted him to say Kalima discreetly in his ears. Abu Talib declined.
If a good deed is done for the sake of Allah, people will be happy. Allah will be pleased. Allah will hate if something is done to appease others. People will become enemies. Muawiya (rali) wrote to Ayisha (rali) seeking some advice from her. Ayisha (rali) replied.
You may find yourself in a position where you can judge a matter keeping Allah in mind or to impress people. In such a situation, decide for the sake of Allah. Allah will be pleased. All hearts are in Allah’s Hand. So people will also be convinced. If you decide to please the people, then Allah will hate it and people will turn angry.
Surah Hujuraat, 49, verse 10 – ‘innamal mu’minuna ikwatun’. Truly believers are brothers. Our bonding rests on the common goal to succeed in the hereafter. Our knowledge is incomplete. Knowledge of Wahi can fulfill it. Who is a successful person. He should be content with his success.
Surah Shams, 91, verse 9 – ‘kad aflaha man zakkaahaa’. Truly he succeeds that purifies his soul. Allah takes vows on seven creations; sun, moon, day, night, sky, earth and soul. Vows will be taken as a last resort when the opponent is denying a message relentlessly. Success lies in purification of Nafs (soul). Prophet told that whoever recites this Surah once will earn reward equivalent to donating the whole earth in charity.
Our hearts should be cleansed from Shirk, Kufr, Bidat and sins. There is a serious conspiracy plotted to immerse Muslims in materialism. They are made to indulge in materialistic rage. During the period of British, people were alienated from Ulema (scholars). Ulema were hanged. Copies of Quran were burnt. Discord was planted among scholars.
Every family needs an Aalim (scholar). We see family doctors and family lawyers. When an Aalim instructs on something, further clarity should be sought from the same Aalim. Confusion will not be solved by going to some other Aalim. If we buy a dress from a shop, we should go to the same shop in case we find any issue or need any correction. Complaining to another shopkeeper is of no use.
Purification of soul starts from saying Kalima. This is the first step. Azaan (prayer call) is said in our ears when we are born. Allah’s Glory and Prophet’s importance are proclaimed. Islam came through Prophet to Ulema. Only loss will come from raising more questions and doubts. The history of Bani Israel should help us.
There was a murder during the period of Moosa (alai). Who was the murderer. Allah sent revelation to Moosa (alai). Slaughter a heifer, take a piece of it and strike the body of the dead man. He will raise and point to his murderer. These were clear instructions. But his people kept asking more questions.
Surah Baqara, 2, verse 68 – ‘yubayyin lanaa maa hiya’. What heifer is it? ‘baqaratun laa faaridun walaa bikhrun’. Heifer should be neither too old nor too young, but of middling age. ‘maa lawnahaa’. What is its color? ‘baqaratun safraau faaqiun lawnuhaa tasurrun naazireen’. A fawn-colored heifer, pure and rich in tone. More information was given but they were not done with their questions. ‘innal baqara tashaabaha alaina’. All heifer appear same to us. ‘laa zalulun tusheerul arda walaa tasqil harsha musallamatun laa shiyata fiha’. A heifer not trained to till the soil or water the fields, sound and without blemish. They kept questioning Moosa (alai). But there was no change in what God had commanded initially. Companions of our Prophet did not use to ask questions. They were completely obedient to the commands. That is the model for us.
We have been blessed with huge bounties by God. Surah Ibrahim, 14, verse 34 – ‘in tauddu ni’matallahi laa tuhsuhaa’. You cannot count the favors of God. We did not go to work when we were young. We did not earn money. We will cry and our wants will be fulfilled. The same is true even today. We cannot fulfill our needs.
Let us understand the value of Imaan (faith). World will function if there is just one Believer alive. A bus will not be run from Hyderabad to Bangalore daily if there is only one passenger. But if that person is Chief Minister, then convoy will be sent along with him. Treatment differs based on the person, his status and importance. Yusuf (alai) gifted huge rewards to the one who helped him. He rewarded the one who testified for him. God will reward His servants according to His Majesty in the hereafter.
A large Degchi (vessel) of Briyani cannot be cooked with a small candle. Our Imaan is weak. It has not stopped usury. It has not reduced sins. Imaan will increase if we do missionary work. Listening and talking about Islam will increase faith. A person came for alms to Ayisha (rali). She gave a grape. The maid looked puzzled. Ayisha (rali) explained. Surah Zilzaal, 99, verse 7 – ‘fa mayya’mal mishqaala zarratin khairay yaraa’. Even small goodness will be taken into account. We should have faith. Even a grape fruit will be rewarded. Atmosphere and temperature are not visible. But we are able to measure it. Allah will accurately weigh our deeds. How can we check our Imaan. Deeds will be stronger if we abide by Quran and Hadith. No one announces to take out bedsheet during winter. It comes out automatically with winter season. Good deeds will come automatically with Imaan. One particle of rice is enough to test the entire bowl. Our deeds will be good if our Salaat (prayer) is good.
Surah Ankabut, 29, verse 45 – ‘innas salaata tanhaa anil fahshaai wal munkar’. Prayer stops from shameful and unjust deeds.
Published in Muslim Murasu, March 2013
Speaking about and listening to God’s remembrance is beneficial. Prophet has emphasized this. Listening without any purpose will get punishment. If the vessel is kept in proper position while raining, water will collect and fill. Otherwise it will go wasted. Listening with the intent to act upon it will mend our ways.
Shaitan is cunning. First he will stop us from attending good gathering. If he fails there he will make our hearts wander. Person will be physically present here while his mind is in America. It is irrelevant whether you know something or not. Put to practice what you listen. Allah will not waste anyone’s efforts. Religion is open to anyone who is willing to accept. It cannot be imposed on anyone.
Abu Talib was very helpful to Prophet (s.a.w.s). He had done huge favor on Muslims. But he had no yearning for Islam. What will the world think. Prophet insisted him to say Kalima discreetly in his ears. Abu Talib declined.
If a good deed is done for the sake of Allah, people will be happy. Allah will be pleased. Allah will hate if something is done to appease others. People will become enemies. Muawiya (rali) wrote to Ayisha (rali) seeking some advice from her. Ayisha (rali) replied.
You may find yourself in a position where you can judge a matter keeping Allah in mind or to impress people. In such a situation, decide for the sake of Allah. Allah will be pleased. All hearts are in Allah’s Hand. So people will also be convinced. If you decide to please the people, then Allah will hate it and people will turn angry.
Surah Hujuraat, 49, verse 10 – ‘innamal mu’minuna ikwatun’. Truly believers are brothers. Our bonding rests on the common goal to succeed in the hereafter. Our knowledge is incomplete. Knowledge of Wahi can fulfill it. Who is a successful person. He should be content with his success.
Surah Shams, 91, verse 9 – ‘kad aflaha man zakkaahaa’. Truly he succeeds that purifies his soul. Allah takes vows on seven creations; sun, moon, day, night, sky, earth and soul. Vows will be taken as a last resort when the opponent is denying a message relentlessly. Success lies in purification of Nafs (soul). Prophet told that whoever recites this Surah once will earn reward equivalent to donating the whole earth in charity.
Our hearts should be cleansed from Shirk, Kufr, Bidat and sins. There is a serious conspiracy plotted to immerse Muslims in materialism. They are made to indulge in materialistic rage. During the period of British, people were alienated from Ulema (scholars). Ulema were hanged. Copies of Quran were burnt. Discord was planted among scholars.
Every family needs an Aalim (scholar). We see family doctors and family lawyers. When an Aalim instructs on something, further clarity should be sought from the same Aalim. Confusion will not be solved by going to some other Aalim. If we buy a dress from a shop, we should go to the same shop in case we find any issue or need any correction. Complaining to another shopkeeper is of no use.
Purification of soul starts from saying Kalima. This is the first step. Azaan (prayer call) is said in our ears when we are born. Allah’s Glory and Prophet’s importance are proclaimed. Islam came through Prophet to Ulema. Only loss will come from raising more questions and doubts. The history of Bani Israel should help us.
There was a murder during the period of Moosa (alai). Who was the murderer. Allah sent revelation to Moosa (alai). Slaughter a heifer, take a piece of it and strike the body of the dead man. He will raise and point to his murderer. These were clear instructions. But his people kept asking more questions.
Surah Baqara, 2, verse 68 – ‘yubayyin lanaa maa hiya’. What heifer is it? ‘baqaratun laa faaridun walaa bikhrun’. Heifer should be neither too old nor too young, but of middling age. ‘maa lawnahaa’. What is its color? ‘baqaratun safraau faaqiun lawnuhaa tasurrun naazireen’. A fawn-colored heifer, pure and rich in tone. More information was given but they were not done with their questions. ‘innal baqara tashaabaha alaina’. All heifer appear same to us. ‘laa zalulun tusheerul arda walaa tasqil harsha musallamatun laa shiyata fiha’. A heifer not trained to till the soil or water the fields, sound and without blemish. They kept questioning Moosa (alai). But there was no change in what God had commanded initially. Companions of our Prophet did not use to ask questions. They were completely obedient to the commands. That is the model for us.
We have been blessed with huge bounties by God. Surah Ibrahim, 14, verse 34 – ‘in tauddu ni’matallahi laa tuhsuhaa’. You cannot count the favors of God. We did not go to work when we were young. We did not earn money. We will cry and our wants will be fulfilled. The same is true even today. We cannot fulfill our needs.
Let us understand the value of Imaan (faith). World will function if there is just one Believer alive. A bus will not be run from Hyderabad to Bangalore daily if there is only one passenger. But if that person is Chief Minister, then convoy will be sent along with him. Treatment differs based on the person, his status and importance. Yusuf (alai) gifted huge rewards to the one who helped him. He rewarded the one who testified for him. God will reward His servants according to His Majesty in the hereafter.
A large Degchi (vessel) of Briyani cannot be cooked with a small candle. Our Imaan is weak. It has not stopped usury. It has not reduced sins. Imaan will increase if we do missionary work. Listening and talking about Islam will increase faith. A person came for alms to Ayisha (rali). She gave a grape. The maid looked puzzled. Ayisha (rali) explained. Surah Zilzaal, 99, verse 7 – ‘fa mayya’mal mishqaala zarratin khairay yaraa’. Even small goodness will be taken into account. We should have faith. Even a grape fruit will be rewarded. Atmosphere and temperature are not visible. But we are able to measure it. Allah will accurately weigh our deeds. How can we check our Imaan. Deeds will be stronger if we abide by Quran and Hadith. No one announces to take out bedsheet during winter. It comes out automatically with winter season. Good deeds will come automatically with Imaan. One particle of rice is enough to test the entire bowl. Our deeds will be good if our Salaat (prayer) is good.
Surah Ankabut, 29, verse 45 – ‘innas salaata tanhaa anil fahshaai wal munkar’. Prayer stops from shameful and unjust deeds.
February 22, 2013
Sixteen Stitches In Caliph Umar's Garment
Weekly speech at Tableeghi Markaz, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, February 2013
Man is formed when two drops meet. A long history goes before this. Blood cannot be made in laboratories. Man is spread in wind, land and water before his birth.
Allah gathered all Rooh (soul) from first person to last person. This included Prophets, Auliyas and everyone else. Allah asked. Surah Ahraf, 7, verse 172 – ‘alastu birabbikum’. Am I not your Lord. ‘qaalu balaa. Shahidnaa’. Yes You are, we do testify. That day we did not have face, body or shape. Seeing and hearing are properties of Rooh. We heard and answered.
The knowledge that Prophet (sal) brought is related to this. We cannot realize it through research or rationality. People rejecting Allah are misleading others. They believe only what they can see. There is no soul in the knowledge that man emphasizes. Kabr (graveyard) can either be a chamber of hell or a garden of heaven. But if we dig, we cannot feel the heat of hell or the fragrance of heaven.
The things that Prophet revealed belong to another world. Doing Amal (good deeds) will not be easy unless we bring faith on unseen things. Imaan bil gaib. A shopkeeper will receive a customer pleasingly only if he believes he will buy something worthy. Window shoppers will not be taken seriously.
Missionary work will strengthen our faith. People believing Mushahida, things that are visible, are away from Imaan. People will be standing around when a person dies. But no one can see angels or the soul departing. Our struggle is between what we see and what we are told. Everyone on the earth are blind. Only Prophet saw angels, Shaitan and hidden things. It is not wrong to be a blind. But wallowing and persisting in blindness is wrong.
Quran starts with aleef, laam, meem. Set aside your knowledge and experiences. Then you can understand this Book. A person often coming to mosque is a Moomin. Prayer is evidence that he surrenders to God. Companions of Prophet were very average people. But they were transformed to rule the world. Once Caesar shuddered on hearing the name of Umar (rali). Abu Huraira (rali) narrates: ‘Umar was giving Kutba. I saw sixteen stitches in his dress’.
Safina was a companion of Prophet. ‘Safina’ means ship. He was once carrying the luggage of all parties in the caravan. Prophet felt happy about him and called him ‘Safina’. We should follow this guidance and help our fellow travelers.
There is a Hadees in Mishkat Shareef. Safina once got lost from the caravan. He was alone and faced a lion. He became happy that he has received Allah’s help. “I belong to Prophet’s Ummat. I am lost from my companions”. Lion showed him the way. He rejoined his companions.
Islam did not spread through political might. Prayer and fasting cannot be brought under political power. Politics will not give the power of Imaan. Go to every house and proclaim Allah’s praise.
Surah Muddashir, 74, verses 1 to 3 – ‘ya ayyuhal muddashir kum fanzir wa rabbaka fakabbir’. Praise your Lord. See the message given to Prophet. Work among men in the daytime and indulge in prayer at night. Surah Muzammil, 73, verses 1 and 2 – ‘ya ayyuhal muzammil qumillaila illa kaleelan’. Stand for prayer at night. Reaching people and proclaiming the message is only vessel. Soul in that vessel is Tahajjad prayer. Prophet used to pray Tahajjad at night.
Surah Muhammad, 47, verse 7 – ‘in tansurullaha yansurkum wa yushabbit akdaamakum’. If you aid Allah, He will aid you and plant your feet firmly. Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 160 – ‘in yansurkumullahu falaa gaalibalakum’. None can overcome you if God helps you. This is Allah’s promise.
Published in Muslim Murasu, February 2013
Man is formed when two drops meet. A long history goes before this. Blood cannot be made in laboratories. Man is spread in wind, land and water before his birth.
Allah gathered all Rooh (soul) from first person to last person. This included Prophets, Auliyas and everyone else. Allah asked. Surah Ahraf, 7, verse 172 – ‘alastu birabbikum’. Am I not your Lord. ‘qaalu balaa. Shahidnaa’. Yes You are, we do testify. That day we did not have face, body or shape. Seeing and hearing are properties of Rooh. We heard and answered.
The knowledge that Prophet (sal) brought is related to this. We cannot realize it through research or rationality. People rejecting Allah are misleading others. They believe only what they can see. There is no soul in the knowledge that man emphasizes. Kabr (graveyard) can either be a chamber of hell or a garden of heaven. But if we dig, we cannot feel the heat of hell or the fragrance of heaven.
The things that Prophet revealed belong to another world. Doing Amal (good deeds) will not be easy unless we bring faith on unseen things. Imaan bil gaib. A shopkeeper will receive a customer pleasingly only if he believes he will buy something worthy. Window shoppers will not be taken seriously.
Missionary work will strengthen our faith. People believing Mushahida, things that are visible, are away from Imaan. People will be standing around when a person dies. But no one can see angels or the soul departing. Our struggle is between what we see and what we are told. Everyone on the earth are blind. Only Prophet saw angels, Shaitan and hidden things. It is not wrong to be a blind. But wallowing and persisting in blindness is wrong.
Quran starts with aleef, laam, meem. Set aside your knowledge and experiences. Then you can understand this Book. A person often coming to mosque is a Moomin. Prayer is evidence that he surrenders to God. Companions of Prophet were very average people. But they were transformed to rule the world. Once Caesar shuddered on hearing the name of Umar (rali). Abu Huraira (rali) narrates: ‘Umar was giving Kutba. I saw sixteen stitches in his dress’.
Safina was a companion of Prophet. ‘Safina’ means ship. He was once carrying the luggage of all parties in the caravan. Prophet felt happy about him and called him ‘Safina’. We should follow this guidance and help our fellow travelers.
There is a Hadees in Mishkat Shareef. Safina once got lost from the caravan. He was alone and faced a lion. He became happy that he has received Allah’s help. “I belong to Prophet’s Ummat. I am lost from my companions”. Lion showed him the way. He rejoined his companions.
Islam did not spread through political might. Prayer and fasting cannot be brought under political power. Politics will not give the power of Imaan. Go to every house and proclaim Allah’s praise.
Surah Muddashir, 74, verses 1 to 3 – ‘ya ayyuhal muddashir kum fanzir wa rabbaka fakabbir’. Praise your Lord. See the message given to Prophet. Work among men in the daytime and indulge in prayer at night. Surah Muzammil, 73, verses 1 and 2 – ‘ya ayyuhal muzammil qumillaila illa kaleelan’. Stand for prayer at night. Reaching people and proclaiming the message is only vessel. Soul in that vessel is Tahajjad prayer. Prophet used to pray Tahajjad at night.
Surah Muhammad, 47, verse 7 – ‘in tansurullaha yansurkum wa yushabbit akdaamakum’. If you aid Allah, He will aid you and plant your feet firmly. Surah Ala Imran, 3, verse 160 – ‘in yansurkumullahu falaa gaalibalakum’. None can overcome you if God helps you. This is Allah’s promise.
November 26, 2012
Showing Pity For Ignorance
Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat compiled by Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012
The main objective of our missionary work is to get relieved from Tagoot (evil) forces and turn back to Allah. This cannot happen without sacrifice. There are two sacrifices for the religion, one is related to life and another related to wealth.
To come out of house or nation and traveling to preach Kalima (God’s word) belongs to first type. Owning the expenses for this travel and sponsoring for others belong to second type. If we pay for another missionary worker, we will get full reward for it. ‘addaalu alal khairi kafaayili’. Those who travel on our behalf are helping us. We should consider leaders, field workers, hard workers as our benefactors. This is the correct religious perspective.
Ilm (knowledge) and Zikr (remembrance) are important. There is no good deed without knowledge and no Marifat without deeds. Knowledge devoid of remembrance of God is only gloom. It won’t have luminance. We witness lacunae and weakness in our mission on this front. Religious scholars should give importance to this mission and join us widely. This mission will benefit from the participation of scholars. We should invite Ahle Ilm (scholars) and Ahle Zikr (hermits) to join our mission.
Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi has written a letter. He explains that there are only two types of Muslims: 1. He travels in the cause of Allah 2. He sponsors and helps those who travel in Allah’s cause. There is no third type of Muslims.
This illustrates his good understanding. To encourage and exhort also is one way of helping missionary workers. If because of our effort, Quran Dars is organized, we will get full reward for it. It is important to explain these nuances to field workers. This is the essence of preaching.
We have to learn from learned people and take the message to people of lower rank. Ignorant, unlearned people are our helpers. When their Kalima becomes complete, our Kalima also will become complete. Bringing perfection in their prayers will make our prayers perfect.
‘manlaa yarham laa yurham irhumu manfil aril yarhamkum manfissamaayi’.
We feel pity when we see Muslims hungry, poor or ill. We don’t feel pity when we see them ignorant about religion. We are concerned about material loss, we ignore greater spiritual loss. Allah will not show mercy on us if this is our attitude. The cornerstone of our mission is having mercy for lack of awareness about religion. Let us continue our mission with sympathy. Otherwise we may feel proud and arrogant.
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012
The main objective of our missionary work is to get relieved from Tagoot (evil) forces and turn back to Allah. This cannot happen without sacrifice. There are two sacrifices for the religion, one is related to life and another related to wealth.
To come out of house or nation and traveling to preach Kalima (God’s word) belongs to first type. Owning the expenses for this travel and sponsoring for others belong to second type. If we pay for another missionary worker, we will get full reward for it. ‘addaalu alal khairi kafaayili’. Those who travel on our behalf are helping us. We should consider leaders, field workers, hard workers as our benefactors. This is the correct religious perspective.
Ilm (knowledge) and Zikr (remembrance) are important. There is no good deed without knowledge and no Marifat without deeds. Knowledge devoid of remembrance of God is only gloom. It won’t have luminance. We witness lacunae and weakness in our mission on this front. Religious scholars should give importance to this mission and join us widely. This mission will benefit from the participation of scholars. We should invite Ahle Ilm (scholars) and Ahle Zikr (hermits) to join our mission.
Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi has written a letter. He explains that there are only two types of Muslims: 1. He travels in the cause of Allah 2. He sponsors and helps those who travel in Allah’s cause. There is no third type of Muslims.
This illustrates his good understanding. To encourage and exhort also is one way of helping missionary workers. If because of our effort, Quran Dars is organized, we will get full reward for it. It is important to explain these nuances to field workers. This is the essence of preaching.
We have to learn from learned people and take the message to people of lower rank. Ignorant, unlearned people are our helpers. When their Kalima becomes complete, our Kalima also will become complete. Bringing perfection in their prayers will make our prayers perfect.
‘manlaa yarham laa yurham irhumu manfil aril yarhamkum manfissamaayi’.
We feel pity when we see Muslims hungry, poor or ill. We don’t feel pity when we see them ignorant about religion. We are concerned about material loss, we ignore greater spiritual loss. Allah will not show mercy on us if this is our attitude. The cornerstone of our mission is having mercy for lack of awareness about religion. Let us continue our mission with sympathy. Otherwise we may feel proud and arrogant.
November 17, 2012
Missionary Work Will Certainly Yield Result
Weekly speech at Tableeghi Markaz, Masjide Amina, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012
Allah has given mankind the best place of all creations. Reason is that man is capable of best realization of God. Other creations are ordained and hardwired to praise God.
Surah Noor, 24, verse 41 – ‘ qullun qad alima salaatahu watasbeehahu’. Every being knows to worship and praise God. Animals, vegetation, birds, each one praises Allah. This is ordained. Man is commanded but not forced. He is given choice.
Other creations are led naturally. Man is advised about good and bad ways. He has to struggle. He takes pain. His reward is exalted position. He has to overcome evil situation, Shaitan and his own self to attain the path of righteousness. Angels carry out what they are told. Surah Nahl, 16, verse 50. ‘yafaluna maayahmaroon’. They carry out commands.
Man has to toil for each good deed. That makes him ‘Ashraful maqlooqat’, best of creations. He is related to the entire world. Every man on earth is connected to the whole world.
Surah Room, 30, verse 41 – ‘zaharal fasaadu fil barri wal bahri bimaa kasabat aidinnaas’. Mischief spread in land and ocean out of what men earned.
Allah says the world will bear the consequences of your actions. ‘kasabat’ here refers to evil deeds. Some people argue that what they do is their business, others have nothing to lose. This argument is wrong. Everyone on earth will experience the consequence.
Every word a man utters and every action he does will bring benefit or ruin. Light will emanate from good actions and darkness will spread from evil deeds. Your single mistake can put whole world in trouble. Entire world will benefit when you do good. A Hadees says that earth and sky will cry when a good person dies. They will realize that a door of mercy is now closed and pray for his forgiveness. They will rejoice when an evil person dies.
Allah’s judgments are descending on earth according to the deeds of mankind. Prophet witnessed this during Mehraj. Allah is kind and merciful. But rain is stalled and drought prevails. This is also part of God’s mercy. Verse 41 continues – ‘li yuzikahum bahlallazi amilu la allahum yarjiun’. ‘we make them taste some of their deeds in order that they may turn back from evil’.
These consequences are only a fraction of what men have done. Remaining full punishment will be served in hell. If Allah sends down the full judgment, not even a single species can escape. This world runs from God’s mercy. Nothing can survive if God sends His judgment. Situation in society is in complete contravention to religion. Yet Allah conducts the world. This is a small world. Full penalty can’t be given here. Only a fraction is given here. Men should mend their ways. Every person has his share of worries and troubles. His deeds earned them for him. But he pursues solutions with materialistic mindset. If he acts wrongly, he will have to suffer the consequences in his life. Good actions will make him succeed. A doctor cannot be certain of his medication. Allah’s rules are certain. Introspect when you face trouble. Evaluate if you have done anything wrong. That is the guideline to be best creation.
Surah Furqan, 25, verse 44 – ‘inhum illa kalanaam balhum azallu sabeela’. They are like cattle, worse than them. They are far astray. They can’t be called lofty creations. They are worse than animals. Honor will remain only when good deeds are done.
Prophet says, ‘khairunnaasi man yanfaunnaas’. ‘Best among men are those who do good to them’. Allah says you have been raised for the sake of humanity, not for your personal needs. ‘khaira ummati’. Your job is to work constructively for the goodness and well-being of humanity. You may feed hungry people, clothe naked ones and build houses for destitute. Best of all help is ‘tahmaroona bil ma’roof wa tanhauna anil munkar’. ‘enjoin goodness and forbid evil’.
To teach a man to live like man and regard needs of others is a huge favor. Good person is who helps, assists. The results will be permanent. This is a perpetual need.
The sole reason for your creation is to work and preach righteousness. If water comes from a single faucet in a Hauz (tank), it will spread in the entire tank. Sometimes our efforts and preaching may appear like not bearing any fruit or result in the place we work. But goodness will emerge somewhere remote. If a speech is arranged here, it will change someone’s heart. Result will spring from a different Mohalla. Don’t worry about the result. Result is certain. Don’t lose hope. Good changes will come. No effort will go in vain. Daawath (missionary work) is a duty. It is a Farz like prayer. Surah Ahraaf, 7, verse 164. We have delivered the message and discharged our duty. Repeated preaching may bring change in their hearts. Daawath was not mandatory during Moosa (alai) period. It was only a moral duty. In our Ummat, it is moral as well as statutory duty. ‘qaalu mahziratan ilaa rabbikum wala allahum yattakun’. Saturday fishing incident in Bani Israel holds lesson for us.
Published in Muslim Murasu, November 2012
Allah has given mankind the best place of all creations. Reason is that man is capable of best realization of God. Other creations are ordained and hardwired to praise God.
Surah Noor, 24, verse 41 – ‘ qullun qad alima salaatahu watasbeehahu’. Every being knows to worship and praise God. Animals, vegetation, birds, each one praises Allah. This is ordained. Man is commanded but not forced. He is given choice.
Other creations are led naturally. Man is advised about good and bad ways. He has to struggle. He takes pain. His reward is exalted position. He has to overcome evil situation, Shaitan and his own self to attain the path of righteousness. Angels carry out what they are told. Surah Nahl, 16, verse 50. ‘yafaluna maayahmaroon’. They carry out commands.
Man has to toil for each good deed. That makes him ‘Ashraful maqlooqat’, best of creations. He is related to the entire world. Every man on earth is connected to the whole world.
Surah Room, 30, verse 41 – ‘zaharal fasaadu fil barri wal bahri bimaa kasabat aidinnaas’. Mischief spread in land and ocean out of what men earned.
Allah says the world will bear the consequences of your actions. ‘kasabat’ here refers to evil deeds. Some people argue that what they do is their business, others have nothing to lose. This argument is wrong. Everyone on earth will experience the consequence.
Every word a man utters and every action he does will bring benefit or ruin. Light will emanate from good actions and darkness will spread from evil deeds. Your single mistake can put whole world in trouble. Entire world will benefit when you do good. A Hadees says that earth and sky will cry when a good person dies. They will realize that a door of mercy is now closed and pray for his forgiveness. They will rejoice when an evil person dies.
Allah’s judgments are descending on earth according to the deeds of mankind. Prophet witnessed this during Mehraj. Allah is kind and merciful. But rain is stalled and drought prevails. This is also part of God’s mercy. Verse 41 continues – ‘li yuzikahum bahlallazi amilu la allahum yarjiun’. ‘we make them taste some of their deeds in order that they may turn back from evil’.
These consequences are only a fraction of what men have done. Remaining full punishment will be served in hell. If Allah sends down the full judgment, not even a single species can escape. This world runs from God’s mercy. Nothing can survive if God sends His judgment. Situation in society is in complete contravention to religion. Yet Allah conducts the world. This is a small world. Full penalty can’t be given here. Only a fraction is given here. Men should mend their ways. Every person has his share of worries and troubles. His deeds earned them for him. But he pursues solutions with materialistic mindset. If he acts wrongly, he will have to suffer the consequences in his life. Good actions will make him succeed. A doctor cannot be certain of his medication. Allah’s rules are certain. Introspect when you face trouble. Evaluate if you have done anything wrong. That is the guideline to be best creation.
Surah Furqan, 25, verse 44 – ‘inhum illa kalanaam balhum azallu sabeela’. They are like cattle, worse than them. They are far astray. They can’t be called lofty creations. They are worse than animals. Honor will remain only when good deeds are done.
Prophet says, ‘khairunnaasi man yanfaunnaas’. ‘Best among men are those who do good to them’. Allah says you have been raised for the sake of humanity, not for your personal needs. ‘khaira ummati’. Your job is to work constructively for the goodness and well-being of humanity. You may feed hungry people, clothe naked ones and build houses for destitute. Best of all help is ‘tahmaroona bil ma’roof wa tanhauna anil munkar’. ‘enjoin goodness and forbid evil’.
To teach a man to live like man and regard needs of others is a huge favor. Good person is who helps, assists. The results will be permanent. This is a perpetual need.
The sole reason for your creation is to work and preach righteousness. If water comes from a single faucet in a Hauz (tank), it will spread in the entire tank. Sometimes our efforts and preaching may appear like not bearing any fruit or result in the place we work. But goodness will emerge somewhere remote. If a speech is arranged here, it will change someone’s heart. Result will spring from a different Mohalla. Don’t worry about the result. Result is certain. Don’t lose hope. Good changes will come. No effort will go in vain. Daawath (missionary work) is a duty. It is a Farz like prayer. Surah Ahraaf, 7, verse 164. We have delivered the message and discharged our duty. Repeated preaching may bring change in their hearts. Daawath was not mandatory during Moosa (alai) period. It was only a moral duty. In our Ummat, it is moral as well as statutory duty. ‘qaalu mahziratan ilaa rabbikum wala allahum yattakun’. Saturday fishing incident in Bani Israel holds lesson for us.
September 06, 2012
Prophet's Invitation To Hinda To Accept Islam
Weekly Speech at Tablighi Markaz, Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Published in Muslim Murasu, September 2012
Dawath is powerful. It acquires the strength to annihilate falsehood in each era. Surah AlaImran, 3, verse 160 – Inyansurukumullahu falaa gaalibalakum. If you help in Allah’s cause, no one can overcome you. None can get stronger than missionary workers. They will have upper hand. Sahabas were less in number and weak in force. They succeeded in Badr, Uhud and Kandaq battles. They defeated empires. They were once fled away from their homes and city with nothing. Prophet induced fraternal feeling among them. People who were once outcast later conquered the world. Victory came to their feet. Brotherhood is a facet of Imaan. People of Medina showed love and friendship and shared their wealth and belongings. Sahabas from Mecca gave their hard work and fared as merchants and labors. Nowadays it looks difficult to care even for blood brothers. Hosting for a lunch or dinner looks arduous. Own children appear as burden. Life has become selfish and self-centered. Full life revolves around frenzy over uniform, shoes and books. Sahabas were ready to host and feed entire Ummat.
They spent and spent and got more and more prosperous. We save money desperately and remain poor and needy. A Hadees says that man becomes miser and coward when he acquires material wealth. If you understand God’s glory, spend your life for His religion. ‘wa maa qadarullaha hakka qadrihi’. Surah Zumar, 39, verse 67. ‘They don’t understand God’s greatness as is due to Him’. He can take the entire world in His hand. Man always needs God’s help. Man does not see; God makes him see. Man does not hear; God makes him hear. Man will understand this while losing his faculties in deathbed. He will lose sight and hearing. Each talent is given by God. Man has to give account for everything, even for the food that he got after severe starving. Fatima (rali) was famished. Didn’t Prophet have the ability or talent to feed her. Prophet used all his abilities for Ummat. He sacrificed himself and his family. This is difference between Nubuwath and Huqumat. Huqumat means to delegate pains to others and take gains for oneself; it is to praise or protest, all for selfish motives. Nubuwat means complete sacrifice. ‘Summa latasalunna yawmaizin anil naeem’. Surah Takashur, 102, verse 8. Man has to answer for each blessing he receives. Every talent will be accounted for. We use all our abilities for luxurious houses, marriage lavishes and hoarding wealth. ‘haza min fazli rabbi’. We will know whether it is Allah’s grace or wrath only on judgment day. Islam permits only needful spending. Extravagance is prohibited. Prophet said after Uhud battle that other communities will leap on the dignity of Muslims like dogs go after bones. Muslims will be huge in number but weakened because of their love for material world and fear of death.
Deen Dawath (missionary work) will bring an amicable atmosphere. Life will thrive. Five times prayer call a day should imprint God’s glory in our hearts. Man is dependent on Allah for everything. Our society is totally stuck and lost if one server goes down. This cannot be held as growth. Growth was evident in lives of Sahabas. They had Ruhaani growth, Amal growth and Imaan growth. Once earth shook when Umar (rali) was the ruler. He whipped the land with his lash and told, ‘We are living here as Allah’s servants’. Tremor stopped immediately. Umar (rali) gave a heads-up call to Zariya (rali) who was battling hundreds of miles away. These historic incidents show the strength of Imaan. When Rasoolullah set out on Hijrat, he recited a verse from Surah Yasin and sprinkled sand on unbelievers. Unbelievers fell into a slumber. ‘waja alna mimbaini aydihim saddan wamin kalfihim saddan fa agshainahum wahum la yubsirun’. Surah Yasin, verse 9. ‘We have covered them. They can’t see’. In another verse Allah says ‘wama ramaita iz ramaita walaakinnallaha rama’. Surah Anfal, 8, verse 17. ‘You did not throw. Allah threw’.
When a man devotes himself to Allah, Allah will take care of all his affairs. This mercy is not limited to Prophet. This will be extended till the last day. What is needed is anguish and anxiety for full Ummat. Each person should be saved from hell. Hinda was staying in Mecca when Mecca was conquered. She was the one who killed Prophet’s uncle Hamza (rali). Prophet prayed to Allah to give guidance for Hinda. Hinda sent him a message that she is also willing to embrace Islam, but a verse in Quran is making her hesitate. Surah Furqan, 25, verse 68 – ‘wallazina la yadwuna mahallahi ilaahan aakhara vala yaktulunannafsallati harramallahu illa bil haqqi vala yaznun’. Those who committed Shirk, murder or prostitution will be severely punished. Prophet regretted and prayed more for her guidance. Another verse was sent down. Verse 70 – illa man taaba wa aamana wa amila amalan salihan faulaika yu baddilullahu saiyiaatihim hasana’. For those who believe and do good deeds, Allah will turn their sins into good deeds. Prophet conveyed this good new to Hinda. She expressed her doubt if she will be able to do any good deed. ‘Will I get opportunity to do good things. I have not done anything good so far’. Prophet continued praying for her. Another verse descended. Surah Nisa, 4, verse 48 – ‘wa yagfiru maaduna zalika limanyashau’. He will forgive whom He pleaseth. Hinda again contradicted saying that she is not sure if Allah will wish to forgive her. ‘Will I be forgiven’. Prophet again prayed for her. Another verse came. Surah Zumar, 39, verse 53 – ‘ya ibadillazina asrafu alaa anfusihim laa taknatu min rahmatillahi innallaha yagfiru zunooba jamia’. ‘Don’t despair. Allah will forgive all sins’. Finally this was felicitation for Hinda. She accepted the good message. She came to Prophet and embraced Islam. Prophet asked her about killing Hamza. She narrated the incident. Prophet request her not to appear in front of him, because she reminded him of Hamza. Prophet told that this is not out of anger. Hinda relocated to Sham. She came to Medina after Prophet passed away. Muslima bin Kazzab waged war on Medina with an army of 70000 soldiers. Abubakkar (rali) was Kalipha. 400 Sahabas who were Quran Hafiz were slain in this war. Khalid bin Walid (rali) led Muslim army. Hinda killed Muslima bin Kazzab who claimed as a prophet. Hinda thanked Allah for giving her this opportunity. Are we concerned atleast about Imaan in our families ?
Published in Muslim Murasu, September 2012
Dawath is powerful. It acquires the strength to annihilate falsehood in each era. Surah AlaImran, 3, verse 160 – Inyansurukumullahu falaa gaalibalakum. If you help in Allah’s cause, no one can overcome you. None can get stronger than missionary workers. They will have upper hand. Sahabas were less in number and weak in force. They succeeded in Badr, Uhud and Kandaq battles. They defeated empires. They were once fled away from their homes and city with nothing. Prophet induced fraternal feeling among them. People who were once outcast later conquered the world. Victory came to their feet. Brotherhood is a facet of Imaan. People of Medina showed love and friendship and shared their wealth and belongings. Sahabas from Mecca gave their hard work and fared as merchants and labors. Nowadays it looks difficult to care even for blood brothers. Hosting for a lunch or dinner looks arduous. Own children appear as burden. Life has become selfish and self-centered. Full life revolves around frenzy over uniform, shoes and books. Sahabas were ready to host and feed entire Ummat.
They spent and spent and got more and more prosperous. We save money desperately and remain poor and needy. A Hadees says that man becomes miser and coward when he acquires material wealth. If you understand God’s glory, spend your life for His religion. ‘wa maa qadarullaha hakka qadrihi’. Surah Zumar, 39, verse 67. ‘They don’t understand God’s greatness as is due to Him’. He can take the entire world in His hand. Man always needs God’s help. Man does not see; God makes him see. Man does not hear; God makes him hear. Man will understand this while losing his faculties in deathbed. He will lose sight and hearing. Each talent is given by God. Man has to give account for everything, even for the food that he got after severe starving. Fatima (rali) was famished. Didn’t Prophet have the ability or talent to feed her. Prophet used all his abilities for Ummat. He sacrificed himself and his family. This is difference between Nubuwath and Huqumat. Huqumat means to delegate pains to others and take gains for oneself; it is to praise or protest, all for selfish motives. Nubuwat means complete sacrifice. ‘Summa latasalunna yawmaizin anil naeem’. Surah Takashur, 102, verse 8. Man has to answer for each blessing he receives. Every talent will be accounted for. We use all our abilities for luxurious houses, marriage lavishes and hoarding wealth. ‘haza min fazli rabbi’. We will know whether it is Allah’s grace or wrath only on judgment day. Islam permits only needful spending. Extravagance is prohibited. Prophet said after Uhud battle that other communities will leap on the dignity of Muslims like dogs go after bones. Muslims will be huge in number but weakened because of their love for material world and fear of death.
Deen Dawath (missionary work) will bring an amicable atmosphere. Life will thrive. Five times prayer call a day should imprint God’s glory in our hearts. Man is dependent on Allah for everything. Our society is totally stuck and lost if one server goes down. This cannot be held as growth. Growth was evident in lives of Sahabas. They had Ruhaani growth, Amal growth and Imaan growth. Once earth shook when Umar (rali) was the ruler. He whipped the land with his lash and told, ‘We are living here as Allah’s servants’. Tremor stopped immediately. Umar (rali) gave a heads-up call to Zariya (rali) who was battling hundreds of miles away. These historic incidents show the strength of Imaan. When Rasoolullah set out on Hijrat, he recited a verse from Surah Yasin and sprinkled sand on unbelievers. Unbelievers fell into a slumber. ‘waja alna mimbaini aydihim saddan wamin kalfihim saddan fa agshainahum wahum la yubsirun’. Surah Yasin, verse 9. ‘We have covered them. They can’t see’. In another verse Allah says ‘wama ramaita iz ramaita walaakinnallaha rama’. Surah Anfal, 8, verse 17. ‘You did not throw. Allah threw’.
When a man devotes himself to Allah, Allah will take care of all his affairs. This mercy is not limited to Prophet. This will be extended till the last day. What is needed is anguish and anxiety for full Ummat. Each person should be saved from hell. Hinda was staying in Mecca when Mecca was conquered. She was the one who killed Prophet’s uncle Hamza (rali). Prophet prayed to Allah to give guidance for Hinda. Hinda sent him a message that she is also willing to embrace Islam, but a verse in Quran is making her hesitate. Surah Furqan, 25, verse 68 – ‘wallazina la yadwuna mahallahi ilaahan aakhara vala yaktulunannafsallati harramallahu illa bil haqqi vala yaznun’. Those who committed Shirk, murder or prostitution will be severely punished. Prophet regretted and prayed more for her guidance. Another verse was sent down. Verse 70 – illa man taaba wa aamana wa amila amalan salihan faulaika yu baddilullahu saiyiaatihim hasana’. For those who believe and do good deeds, Allah will turn their sins into good deeds. Prophet conveyed this good new to Hinda. She expressed her doubt if she will be able to do any good deed. ‘Will I get opportunity to do good things. I have not done anything good so far’. Prophet continued praying for her. Another verse descended. Surah Nisa, 4, verse 48 – ‘wa yagfiru maaduna zalika limanyashau’. He will forgive whom He pleaseth. Hinda again contradicted saying that she is not sure if Allah will wish to forgive her. ‘Will I be forgiven’. Prophet again prayed for her. Another verse came. Surah Zumar, 39, verse 53 – ‘ya ibadillazina asrafu alaa anfusihim laa taknatu min rahmatillahi innallaha yagfiru zunooba jamia’. ‘Don’t despair. Allah will forgive all sins’. Finally this was felicitation for Hinda. She accepted the good message. She came to Prophet and embraced Islam. Prophet asked her about killing Hamza. She narrated the incident. Prophet request her not to appear in front of him, because she reminded him of Hamza. Prophet told that this is not out of anger. Hinda relocated to Sham. She came to Medina after Prophet passed away. Muslima bin Kazzab waged war on Medina with an army of 70000 soldiers. Abubakkar (rali) was Kalipha. 400 Sahabas who were Quran Hafiz were slain in this war. Khalid bin Walid (rali) led Muslim army. Hinda killed Muslima bin Kazzab who claimed as a prophet. Hinda thanked Allah for giving her this opportunity. Are we concerned atleast about Imaan in our families ?
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