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"AL-Eti'daal" Weekly Article - Issue. 04
13 Shawwaal 1433 / 01 September 2012 |
That was as far as Salaah is concerned, the one pillar of Islam. Take the others -Zakaah, Fasting and Haj. Have a look at the Muslims in the world and see how observant they are and how mindful they are. Thereafter take the haraam things. Among those forbidden things is wine. Now look how many of those claiming to be helpers of Islam and fighters for progress openly and without shame consume liquor. And with what cheek! The Quran-e-Kareem repeatedly warns against it and in clear terms prohibited it. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) expressed a curse upon the drinkers of wine, the brewers thereof, the seller thereof, the buyer thereof, the transporter thereof and him for whom it is transported. He also cursed him who serves it and him who sells it for an income. In another Hadeeth it is stated that: “Jibreel Alayhis Salaam came to me and said: “0 Mohammed! Allah has indeed cursed wine, its brewer and its transporter and the one to whom it is being transported, and its seller and he who serves it and he who causes another to serve it.‟ Both these Hadeeth have been described as correct and authentic by Imam Haakim (Rahmatullah Alayh). It is something to ponder over how many persons are involved in this curse of Allah and His Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Now consider what will be the end result of such people who are cursed by Allah and His Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) - the Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) who was so most affectionate and kind, who at all times was most anxiously striving for the progress, success and prosperity of this Ummat! As for those who, in spite of being capable of stopping it, prefer silence, how much different are they from these cursed ones. Then look at the present situation in our midst. Leave aside approaching the drinker to admonish him! If anyone (seeking to admonish) comes along to condemn the act, he is called an old-fashioned, narrow-minded, rigorous Mullah. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “Refrain from wine, it is the key to every evil.” Now ask: When we ourselves open the doors of evil with our own hands, why do we complain of evil befalling us? The truthful informer Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) informed us that if you open this door, such evils will be let loose. We have opened those doors and indeed these evils have come into existence. So why do we now cry? Is there any limit to this stupidity? In a similar manner, let us look at usury. Think with what force and emphasis Allah and his truthful Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) had warned against it and prohibited it. So strongly has it been prohibited that from His side and on behalf of His Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) He had announced a declaration of war against those refusing to leave it. The Quran says: And if you do not (give up what remains due to you from usury) then be warned of war against you from Allah and His Messenger. (2.278,279) During the days of ignorance (Jihiliyyah) there used to be dealings involving usury. Then came the prohibition. Hence this command was given that all those who still had interest due to them should not only not collect it, but should also refrain from taking further usury in new dealings. What grave warnings against usurious dealings in the Ahaadeeth. According to a Hadeeth reported in many forms and wordings, the taking of interest may be divided into seventy three forms of sin, the least sinful of them being tantamount to having committed fornication with one's own mother, the worst type being to degrade and insult a Muslim. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) also said: “Save yourself from such sin for which there is no pardon. One of these sins is usury. Those who take interest will appear as mad people on the day of Qiyamat.” It is also reported that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) cursed him who takes interest, him who gives interest, him who gives evidence on usurious dealings, and him who writes usurious transactions. Now imagine what will be the end result of him who is cursed by Allah‟s Messenger! In another Hadeeth Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) says: “The people among whom fornication, adultery and dealings in interest become prevalent (and widespread) have prepared themselves for Allah‟s punishment.” Bearing these grave warnings in mind look now at our dealings. See how many of our business transactions are such that openly and fearlessly involve interest! That is bad enough, but worse than that: we find interest being considered permissible and books and articles written to “prove” its permissibility. When anyone opposes such views and protests, he becomes degraded,insulted and falsely accused. He is vehemently opposed and every effort is made to see that he is not being listened to. I have now mentioned just two examples of what actually takes place. You may take the rest of the laws and commands of Shariat and ponder over them in similar manner. In all the commands of the Shariat you will find the same negligence, unmindfulness and even open rejection. On the other hand, regarding those acts which are haraam and not to be indulged in, you will find open indulgence boldly, shamelessly and openly. You will hardly find anyone prepared to object, protest and admonish. When such a person is found, the battle and the consequence of his protest is only too clear and obvious. |
| HAPPENINGS |
Alhamdulillah, the Darul Uloom opened its doors for the new academic year on Monday the 27th of August 2012. Whilst many new students from different parts of the world continue to pour in, we are pleased to note that all our Asaatiza have returned from their various travels during the Holy Month of Ramadhaan. May Almighty Allah accept all their efforts and continue to keep their shadows above us. Aameen To view the academic terms and vacation dates for this year, please click here |
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