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The constitution of the cosmos elucidates
that all that exists is grounded in a preordained state, and no entity is
devoid of its relation to both past and present. When we reference the past, we
are acknowledging the ancestral lineage and heritage of the subject in
question. Were it possible to engage in discourse with an almond tree, it would
recount its genealogy in a manner akin to that of a human who, by recounting
their family history, seeks to establish their social standing and esteem. It
is indisputable that even the lineage of a goat adheres to specific ratios and
inherent tendencies, akin to the genealogical records of families, species, and
all of creation. A parallel observation applies to the dichotomy of good and
evil: goodness itself possesses a lineage, or can be conceptualized as a tree.
Upon establishing its roots, this tree continues to generate countless
branches, leaves, and blossoms. The proliferation of these branches, trunks,
and leaves becomes so expansive that the tree serves as a refuge of mercy for
its lineage, family, and progeny.
Occasionally, we may dismiss a vice as
trivial or inconsequential. However, when such a seemingly insignificant vice
germinates as a seed, it progressively grows and transforms into a formidable
tree. The thorns, leaves, and unseemly flowers of this tree, withered, dark,
and jagged, alongside its barren and lifeless branches, engender an atmosphere
of desolation that envelops the entire species. This sense of despondency
evolves into a profound moral affliction, spawning debilitating conditions from
which the individual is unable to extricate themselves, regardless of their
desires. To genuinely comprehend the nature of reality and to embrace
reflection as our guiding principle, it is imperative to understand that both
good and evil unfold through stages that resemble the members of a
family—alive, evolving, and interconnected. The tree of goodness casts a shade
of mercy and blessings, while the tree of evil envelops humanity in states of
fear, apprehension, and sorrow.
It is universally acknowledged that when the
members of a family coexist in harmony and unity, they collectively form a
cohesive entity, imbued with a distinct voice and power. If the straws of a
broom are disbanded and each one struck separately, no meaningful consequence
will arise, regardless of their quantity—be it one thousand or more. However,
when these thousand straws are unified and struck as a collective, they produce
a force capable of leaving bruises upon the body. Similarly, the Qur’an directs
our attention to the unity of the Muslim ummah. Just as a family, a lineage, or
a large tree flourishes in its cohesion, Muslims are called upon to hold
steadfastly to the rope of Allah, united in purpose and strength, and to eschew
fragmentation and disintegration of their collective unity.
The Qur’an imperatively calls for the
dissolution of divisions among the followers of Islam, urging them to adhere to
the divine guidance outlined within its verses, and to hold firmly to the rope
of Allah. Regrettably, the prevailing tragedy lies in the profound disunity
among Muslims regarding the Qur’an itself. The interpretation of each verse has
led to a multitude of exegeses, many of which stand in direct contradiction to
one another. A conscientious individual, upon studying these commentaries, finds
it nearly impossible to follow a singular path, as the scholars offer no
indisputable evidence to affirm the absolute truth of any one interpretation.
This confusion has culminated in the flourishing of discord, with the once
modest tree of division now growing into a vast and towering entity. What was
once a mere sapling beneath which only a few could find refuge has now become
an imposing tree under which an entire nation remains lost in slumber.
Upon reflecting on the era of our forebears
and examining their social milieu, one observes that their collective unity was
intact, and their ability to grasp the subtle implications, esoteric meanings,
and symbolic mysteries of the Qur’an was unimpeded. However, when the
collective integrity of the Muslim ummah began to deteriorate, and the tree of
discord supplanted the tree of virtue, the unity of the Muslim family was
fractured. This erosion deprived the ummah of the divine wisdom and radiance
inherent in the Qur’anic message.
Allah, in His supreme wisdom, commands:
"And hold firmly to the rope of Allah
together, and do not become divided among yourselves." (Qur’an 3:103)
The entire universe, as well as humanity
itself, is the creation of Allah. Just as a mother creates and nurtures her
children, Allah has created mankind with a similar, encompassing care. A mother
does not wish for her children to be in conflict; her inherent desire is that
they remain united, holding fast to the love and guidance she provides. In this
symbolic regard, Allah is portrayed as the ultimate maternal figure. His divine
nurturing, His infinite love for humanity, compels Him to desire that all of mankind
live in harmony as one family, contentedly partaking in His blessings upon this
Earth. Indeed, the felicity of His creation is directly linked to the joy of
Allah, the Sustainer and Master of all that exists.
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.
