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As
sweet and sour tastes of things are tasted alike by everyone, all human beings
can benefit from divine scriptures in this world and the hereafter.
All
educated individuals agree that this is the age of science and technology.
There are around 6400 ayahs of the Holy Quran which deal with history,
universal mysteries and law. Universal mysteries contain scientific knowledge. These
ayahs contain secrets of heavens and earth. Quran invites all to think about
metals and when scientists did that, they succeeded in their endeavours.
Allah
says, "And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become
divided." (3:103)
The
Islamic world is currently engaged in disputes, internecine wars, plunder and
loot. But the non-Muslims are united on a platform. The Islamic world is
resourceful but it is dependent on others even for its security.
When
the keys of Beit-ul-Maqdas were being handed over to Hazrat Umar (Raz),
the scholars at the second floor of the mosque were disputing on whether or not
Jesus ever ate leavened bread. No wonder they were subdued by Muslims.
Let
us undertake a review of the initial phases of Islam when as per Islamic
spirit, prejudice and biases, and discrimination on the basis of these evils
were rejected, when people enjoyed freedom of expression and opinion and when
rulers were always accountable to the people whom they ruled. Decisions were
taken on the basis of justice and undue influence would be shunned and
rejected. The rulers would not merely interact with their people through
consultative assemblies but in person too during five times prayers a day as
well as during weekly Friday congregations and annual Eid prayers and address
their questions. They lived among people. They had no guards on their doors. Anyone
could walk in. They would not only allow this but would also encourage this.
Under
the rules of business, the Caliph was not merely required to run the
administration, maintain security and protect borders but he would act as the
elder of the nation, its teacher and guide. He had the responsibility to
implement Islamic system.
This
golden Islamic age declined and was replaced by kingship. This accompanied racial,
tribal or caste based prejudices and biases as well as rituals of Jahiliyya. Islam
wanted to eradicate all this. It undertook to bring all humans on a single platform.
But Muslim rulers adopted the habits of Jahiliyya and fought against each
other.
Nature
follows a system. According to this system, an Omnipotent Being is the only
ruler. Countless creatures are under His rule. "He is of all things,
encompassing." ( 41: 54)
Countless
individuals belonging to various species appear and disappear regularly in this
world. They die and they are born. They grow generation after generation and
also decrease generation after generation. Some of them are appearing but are
not visible. Ghaib and Shuhood, life and death will continue among countless
individuals.
When
we observe this system of Universe through sub conscious, we find the system of
creation and disappearing continuing in all the species. Yet in each form specific
quantities are functioning. This system flows through different organs but each
organ is different when it comes into being such as eye, nose, ear and mouth.
Quran informs that those who think into these secrets are Ulu-al-Albaab. This
group is led by Imam Hussain (Raz), the leader of all martyrs, the grandson of
Rahmat ul lilaalameen -the beloved prophet of Allah (PBUH).
Hussain
(Raz) is lord and the lord of lords.
Hussain
(Raz) himself is Islam and the shield of Islam.
Though
he gave his head (for Islam) but never pledged
Yazid.
Truly
Hussain (Raz) is the foundation of "There is no Deity except Allah. "
If
we consider the reality of martyrdom, new avenues of Siraat e Mustaqeem
are opened. Hazrat Imam Hussain (Raz) did not attach importance to worldly
grandeur and gave the sacrifice of his life and family for the sake of faith.
Let
us study an important point of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (Raz). Ifwe follow
the life and teaching of Imam Hussain (Raz), we can eradicate all ethnic,
religious and other parochial biases. Let us commit ourselves to follow the
seerah of Imam Hussain (Raz) on the day of Ashoora. Following are some of the
sayings of Imam Hussain (Raz):
• If you wish to witness paradise in this
world, try to seek refuge in the love of your mother.
• He who forgives despite being able to
take revenge is most successful.
• Faithfulness is part of humanity.
• Arrogance stems from shamelessness
• Haste is unwise
• Never exceed limits as it is dangerous.
• He who is generous to people without
expecting anything in return is really generous.
• A kind person continues to maintain
relations with those who in fact break relations.
• Those who help others when they are in
pain are helped by Allah.
• An honourable death is better than a
disgraceful life.
• One of the rewards bestowed by Allah on
human beings is this that you help those who come to you with their problems.
• People, those among you who are generous
will rise high and those who are not, will fall low.
• A friend will always protect you from
evil and an enemy will lead you to it.
• I consider death as a blessing and life with
tyrants as condemnable.
• How could an object which depends for its
existence on you,
could
define your existence.
• Roots grow branches when they are stable
at their place, so those who are keen to do good to their brothers will receive
rewards and acts of goodness.
• Don't you see that the rights of people
are being violated and no one is there to protect them. In such a situation,
those who live must desire to meet their Creator.
• Tolerating tyrants is a kind of tyranny.
• Don't ask anyone for your needs except
Allah.
• Do not oppress anyone particularly those who
have no recourse but Allah.
• Kindness decorates human conduct
• Piety and kindness are the best resources
for the Day of Judgment.
• Intense desire for something is not merely
a bad thing, it could also be deadly.
• Pious people are not afraid of their end.
• The longer you will take to rise against
a tyrant, the greater would be the sacrifice for getting rid of him.
O
the leader of the faithful, 0 the one among those who submitted, Salam (peace))
on you
O
the martyr of Karbala, Salam on you
May
Allah bestow martyrdom on me too as I am associated with you
This
is but my prayer and my desire, Salam on you
Allah
Hafiz
