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Historically, two fundamental approaches have
prevailed in the dissemination of religious teachings. The first involves
engaging the intellectual capacity of the recipient by conversing with them in
a manner that aligns with their cognitive abilities and emotional state,
employing moral integrity to foster their alignment with the message. The
communicator is required to empathize with their concerns, offering practical
solutions to their difficulties, as though the challenges of the other were
one's own. The second approach entails utilizing written and oral forms of
communication to extend one's message. The contemporary era is characterized by
the primacy of written and spoken expression; geographical distances have
diminished, and the expansive earth has contracted into a single globe. The
distance between America and Karachi, from an auditory perspective, is now less
than the span of a single room. It has become routine to convey messages from
Karachi to London or America with ease. Similarly, written content circulates
globally in real time. A text published in the United States or any other
remote location is absorbed in Karachi or Islamabad as though it were composed
locally. The power of written expression lies in its ability to leave a lasting
impression on its audience, instilling seeds of reflection and comprehension
that eventually grow into profound understanding.
In both written and oral communication, it is imperative to adopt the
principle of moderation. The structure and tone of one's discourse should
foster a sense of connection, evoking affection and consideration in the
audience. Fear, when excessively emphasized, can lead to despair, causing
individuals to perceive Allah’s mercy as unattainable, rendering the pursuit of
self-reformation and salvation as formidable, if not insurmountable. Therefore,
the language employed should be imbued with hope, highlighting the love of God
and fostering a sense of reverence, enabling individuals to accept divine mercy
with respect and dignity. Hazrat Ali (R.A.) elucidated this approach by
stating:
“The most accomplished scholar is one who invites others towards Allah
in such a manner that they do not despair of His mercy, while simultaneously
preventing them from becoming complacent about their disobedience to Him.”
In the context of religious invitation and the dissemination of
spiritual knowledge, one should engage in modest action but remain consistent
in its practice. Encouraging individuals to tap into their spiritual faculties
and face the inevitable challenges along this path with composure and grace is
vital. As the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) wisely stated:
“The most virtuous deed is that which is consistently performed, even if
it is minimal in its scope.”
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
