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The manifestation of
fear and submission to the enemies' machinations, coupled with the
disintegration of national dignity and self-respect, epitomizes an inferiority
complex and self-debasement. It is crucial to trace the underlying weakness
that permitted adversaries to exploit the opportunity to inflict harm and
diminish the collective identity of the nation. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)
identified two principal factors contributing to this vulnerability:
1.
The love for worldly
possessions among Muslims.
2.
An overwhelming fear of
death.
A Muslim, in the truest
sense, remains steadfast in his commitment to truth, regardless of the severity
of circumstances. Even in the face of adversity, he does not falter in
supporting the truth. Confronted by the prospect of death, the true believer faces
it with serenity and welcomes martyrdom with enthusiasm and resolve.
This collective
ailment, which breeds fear and anxiety within society, demands an ongoing
struggle to eliminate the factors that render the nation helpless before
foreign dominance.
Hazrat
Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A.) expounded that when treason becomes rampant within a
nation, Allah instills fear into the hearts of its people. A society that
embraces dishonesty, fraud, and corruption will inevitably face the
consequences of famine. Similarly, communities that uphold unjust decisions
will inevitably experience bloodshed. A nation that breaches its covenant and
engages in betrayal will ultimately fall under the sway of its enemies.
When fear
and terror become all-consuming, it is essential to engage in both self-reform
and supplication for divine intervention. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)
taught that, for those plagued by terror, the following prayer should be
recited to achieve inner peace:
A companion
once approached the Prophet (P.B.U.H.), stating, "O Messenger of Allah, I
am overwhelmed by terror." The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) instructed him to recite
the following supplication, and through its recitation, the fear was
alleviated:
"Subḥānal-Malikil-Quddūs,
Rabbil-Malā’ikati wal-Rūḥ, Jallat as-Samāwāt
wal-Arḍ bil-‘Izzati
wal-Jabarūt."
Translation:
"Glory be to Allah, the Sovereign, the Most Sacred, Lord of the Angels and
the Spirit. Your dominion and majesty envelop the heavens and the earth."
In the event that a region finds itself ensnared
by enemy forces, this prayer should be recited after each obligatory prayer:
"Allāhumma stur
‘awārātinā wa āmin rū‘ātinā."
Translation: "O Allah! Shield our honor and
dignity, and grant us safety from fear and terror."
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.
