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When Allah the
Almighty conferred the role of vicegerency upon Adam (A.S.), the angels
expressed their concern, stating, "He will sow corruption on the
earth." To illustrate that Adam (A.S.) was endowed not only with the
capacity for mischief but also with an immense potential for virtue and
righteousness, Allah commanded Adam (A.S.) to articulate the Divine creative
attributes. When Adam (A.S.) elucidated these attributes and unveiled the formulas
(Asmā’) governing creation, the angels unequivocally acknowledged:
Exalted and Sacred is Your Being; we
know nothing except what You have taught us. Indeed, You are the All-Knowing,
the All-Wise." (Al-Baqarah 32)
Upon reflection, it
becomes apparent that Allah has designed the cosmic program based on two
patterns (good and evil), as the statement made by the angels was not refuted.
The situation is such that until Adam receives the knowledge of Allah's
attributes, he is entirely immersed in evil and disorder, but once the
knowledge of creation is imparted to him, he becomes a complete embodiment of
good.
Prior to the existence of Adam (P.B.U.H.),
angels existed, embodying neither evil nor disorder. Consequently, a creation
was brought into being that encompassed both the elements of evil and good in
their entirety, so that this creation might consciously disregard evil,
advocate for goodness, remain steadfast on the righteous path (the Straight
Path), and call upon others to do the same. This is the invitation that was
disseminated through the dispatching of 124,000 Prophets, and it constitutes
the core of the divine mission of preaching.
Allah says:
O Prophet), call to the way of your
Lord with wisdom and goodly exhortation, and reason with them in the best
manner possible. Surely your Lord knows best who has strayed away from His
path, and He also knows well those who are guided to the Right Way.(Al nahl
125)
From
these Quranic verses, three essential principles emerge:
1. The invitation to
adopt virtue and refrain from evil should be extended with wisdom and insight.
2. Counsel should be
imparted in a manner that does not cause offense; the demeanor should remain
pleasant, with eyes reflecting compassion and unity, while the heart remains
genuinely sincere.
3. When engaging in explanation or discourse,
ensure that the tone remains measured and devoid of harshness. If critique
becomes requisite, it must be constructive, characterized by compassion and an
embodiment of ethical principles. The method of conveying the message should be
so engaging that it prevents the incitement of opposition, animosity,
prejudice, or emotional reactions rooted in ignorance. Should the other party
exhibit obstinacy or defiance, it is advisable to immediately cease the
conversation, for this would be the most prudent and beneficial approach in that
moment.
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.
