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In both written and oral communication, it is
essential not to overemphasize punishment and fear to the extent that people
become despondent in the face of Allah’s mercy. Rather, it is imperative to
contrast the brief allusion to punishment and fear with the vast, unfathomable
scope of Allah’s mercy, a mercy in which the entire cosmos is enshrined, and
upon which the very existence of all beings is contingent.
It is incumbent upon us that, in presenting any
teaching or message to the world, our first recipients must be ourselves. The
principles we wish to see manifested in the world must first be incorporated
into our own lives. In matters of personal conduct, familial relationships,
ethical affairs, and our connection to Allah, we must serve as living exemplars
of that which we advocate.
In recounting the events of the Mi'raj, the
Prophet (P.B.U.H.) described the woeful state of certain individuals, saying:
"I inquired from Jibreel regarding these people, and Jibreel replied: They
are the preachers of your ummah who used to call others to righteousness and
piety, but were themselves neglectful." (Bukhari)
The most potent means of attaining Allah’s
pleasure and guiding others towards His path is the unreserved, selfless
service of His creation. Such service must be rooted in pure human values,
sincerity, affection, and a genuine desire for the welfare of others, rather
than in ulterior motives or base exchanges. By maintaining a relationship of
love with Allah’s creation and serving them as fellow beings created by the
Divine, we pave the most effective path towards securing the pleasure and
satisfaction of the Creator.
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.
