Also in the light of this Hadith, I would not go for anyone so adamantly striving for ‘IQTEDAR’ (coming into Power):
Abu Musa narrated that two men from my tribe and I entered upon the Prophet (S.A.W). One of the two men said to the Prophet, "O Allah's Apostle! Appoint me as a governor," and so did the second. The response was, "We do not assign the authority of ruling to those who ask for it, nor to those who are keen to have it." Therefore we shouldn't ask to be a leader over people. After all, just think of the responsibility it entails. Check out Bukhari Vol 9, Book 89 for the full reference
Therefore I rest my case here and say “No, Allah I do not want the ‘lesser evil’ as my Country’s and my Nation’s leader, I do not want any womanizer, any gambler, any man who voluntarily consumes any haram (at any level) to become our ruler. This is me doing a heartfelt taubah, and asking YOU for help Oh Allah; for self correction and also asking You, from Your Immense Mercy, to grant us a True Man (one who is Faithful and Sincere to Allah and His Prophet-SAAW, and obedient to them. One who follows the path of righteousness. Someone who does not seek power or governorship or prime-ministership etc, for he realizes that he shall be held accountable before You for everything. Someone who truly has Taqwa and fears Your disapproval and Wrath. Someone who has the wisdom of Hadhrat Ali-RAU, the justice of Hadhrat Omar-RAU, the loyalty and love towards Allah and His Prophet like Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddique-RAU, and who is Ghani and charitable, having a big compassionate heart like Hadhrat Usman-RAU). Someone who implements Islam on himself and finally implements the Islamic system on our country; the Islamic Economic system, Education System, Justice system, Islamic Social system etc. Nothing is impossible for You oh Allah! Please Please Please Allah grant us a leader of Your Choice, from Your Immense Mercy and whom You Truly Love and not one who we actually deserve, for we are ardent sinners who are so far gone that we don’t even know how to repent and correct our ways. Kindly help us Allah, help us by sending us the True Leader of Your Choice. Who can help us by implementing the True Islam on us (one of Love, Mercy and Justice as was taught and implemented by the Prophet-SAAW and the Khulfa-e-Rashideen-RAU) and thereby making it easier for us to follow YOUR Injunctions and the path and ways shown to us by Your Prophet Muhammad-SAAW. Ameen!”
Ps: In a Country with a population of around 200 million, we may not be able to identify this man, but it is certainly in Allah’s knowledge who this man is, and it is not difficult for Allah in the least to bring him forth and install him as our leader. Therefore dua jub mangnee chaheeyay tau Allah se puree tarha Allah ko jaan kar mangnee chaheeyay, we should not ask for the “lesser evil” and that too from our short sighted wisdom, understanding and insufficient knowledge, Allah se kabhee naam le kar banda nahin mangna chaheeyay but instead ‘character traits’ define kar ke Allah se “Sahabah-RAU” ke jaisay caliber ka banda mangna chaheeyay, kyoon keh humaree knowledge aur aqal haqeer hai, but Allah is infinitely Haleem, Wise, and certainly All-Powerful.
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نام نہاد مسلمان حکمرانوں کے لئیے لمحہ فکریہ
A Moment of Reflection for the so Called Muslim Rulers
Muslims rulers, who profess virtue, but practically oppose the Islamic System, must beware that they are in fact opposing the Messenger-SAAW of Islam. It is such an outrageous sin that Allah-SWT forbids him to pray for such wrongdoers. May Allah-SWT guide them out of the ordeal!
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عیاش اور بدکار حکمران تباہی کی طرف لے جاتے ہیں
Immoral and Evil Rulers lead to Destruction
When a nation's defiance reaches the limit whereby its destruction is decided, it swells in terms of wealth and the wealthy take to disobeying Allah-SWT's Commands. They have the evidence of Allah-SWT's Greatness before them, conveyed through a Prophet-AS or merely conceived by understanding. Yet the affluent indulge in pleasure seeking, and lead the public on the same path. It is human nature that people tend to follow the elite and ultimately all of them are destroyed. Even after Prophet Nuh-AS, people reflourished and prospered. Many a nation were destroyed, leaving behind lessons for mankind. Allah-SWT is well Aware of the human conduct and is sufficient to oversee the defiance of people. So one reaps whatever one sows.
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امیر کا فریضہ
Duties of a Muslim Ruler
It is proven here that to make people abide by the laws of Shari'ah is the duty of a Muslim ruler. Similarly, it is enjoined upon a scholar or a saint who is popular enough that people listen to him, to emphasize that Islam must be practised. However, if the non believers and the hypocrites do not mend their ways and die as such, they will certainly be condemned td Hell, a morbid place indeed.
Although the hypocrites swear of their innocence yet they utter words of disbelief. They were in the habit of criticizing the articles of faith and used to find faults in the practices of Islam just as has become a fashion today. But whenever the matter was referred to the Holy Prophet-SAAW or the believers reacted, they simply denied their stance and would swear upon Allah-SWT . So He-SWT declares that these hypocrites are not only liars but have also turned disbelievers because of the words the speak. Though they had formally accepted Islam, yet they were unfortunate enough to revert to disbelief. It proves that a mere declaration of faith has no value until it is endorsed by the heart. Such a person may profess to be a believer before the people but with Allah-SWT he is not. And this uncertainty of the heart is indeed hypocricy, which makes the tongue utter blasphemy. Besides, a hypocrite strives only for worldly gains but ultimately ends up as a loser even in this game.
The Commentators quote many specific incidents with reference to the revelation of these Ayat. However, the orders contained herein are general and for all times to come. Allah-SWT declares that the hypocrites had equally enjoyed all the basic rights with the believers on embracing Islam, which were given to them by Allah-SWT and His-SWT Prophet-SAAW. Is this how they show their gratitude? Instead of being obliged over what they have received, these wicked people resort to thanklessness. However, like all other erring factions the cure for them also lies in repentance. Though their crime is grave, yet if they beg forgiveness it would certainly be good for them, as repentance can absolve a person of all sins. Still if they fail to do so they are destined to doom both here and in the Hereafter. No living soul on this earth shall be able to help them in any way, for when Allah-SWT's Wrath strikes, the condemned is automatically left alone and helpless.
Amongst the hypocrites are some who had promised Allah-SWT and prayed that if He-SWT made them affluent they would show their gratitude by fulfilling their duties towards others and spending for the welfare of His-SWT people. But as soon as they acquired riches they went back on their word, to the extent that instead of giving charity they resorted to niggardliness and even began to usurp the rights of others. Although this refers to a specific event yet the message is general and for everyone. Even today people who are favoured with power and wealth from Allah-SWT not only fail to fulfil their duties towards His-SWT people but also begin to encroach upon their rights.
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صدقات وصول کرنا مسلمان حاکم کی ذمہ داری ہے، تاکہ انھ یں درست مصارف پہ خرچ بھی کر سکے
Collection and Proper Spending of Charity-Duty of a Muslim Ruler
The scholars agree that although the aforesaid Ayah was revealed on a special occasion yet its applicability is general and universal. The door to repentance is open for a Muslim who has gone astray. Rather, this Ayah has provided the erring Muslims the opportunity to bask in Allah-SWT'sforgiveness. Simultaneously, it carries direction for the Muslim rulers to collect Zakat and charity and arrange spending judiciously for the right cause. This is why Jihad was undertaken against those who refused to pay Zakat. These people were of two kinds. Firstly, those who simply refused and turned apostate. Secondly, those who presented a pretext that the order was applicable only to the Holy Prophet-SAAW's era and after him they will not pay Zakat to the Government or to the ruler. Hadhrat Umar-RAU asserted that since the latter group does not deny Zakat but only differs in the explanation of the Ayah, they should not be treated as non believers and apostates. But the Caliph, Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddiq-RAU asserted that one-day people would present the same pretext for Salat as the orders for Salat and Zakat often occur together in the Quran. Therefore, whoever discriminates between the two injunctions shall be subjected to Jihad; This was the second consensus of the Ummah after nomination of Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddiq-RAU as Caliph.
It was revealed to the Holy Prophet'-SAAW that his receiving the obligatory as well as the voluntary' charity from the repentants will purify their souls and possessions. In other words, it will remove ill feelings or doubts from their hearts and enlighten them. Moreover, Barakah shall attend their possessions and the Holy Prophet-SAAW must also pray for them.
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مسلمانوں سے اسلام پر عمل کرنا اہلِ اختیار کی ذمّہ داری ہے
Responsibility Of The Rulers
To make a Muslim practise Islam is the responsibility of a ruler, and he should punish the defaulters. If he fails to do so, he will be deemed as an accomplice. This is why during the auspicious era of the Companions-RAU, Caliph 'Umar Faruq-RAU roamed around with a whip in his hand. If only Allah-SWT would grant this sense to the rulers of today!
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اُمراء اور صاحبِ اقتدار لوگ قوم کو کس طرح گمراہ کرتے ہیں
How The Rulers And Elite Misguide The Nation
The commoners shall blame the elite saying that they would have embraced Islam, had the latter not driven them to waywardness. The elite shall, in turn, challenge this statement and assert that they never prevented them from embracing Islam. Nor had they imposed any kind of restrictions on them. So it was all their own doing. The commoners shall insist that the elite being at the helm of national affairs controlled the education, the economy, the legislation as well as the judiciary. Indeed the entire social structure was under their influence and it was they who had put the society on such a track whereby the masses were driven away from faith. Their planning drove them, to infidelity and made them pin hopes on others than Allah-SWT , because of which they drifted farther away from the Truth. However, both shall be feeling guilty within their hearts. The elite shall lament their misconduct while the commoners shall also acknowledge their failure to opt for the Truth, each class concealing their feelings from one another. Such will be their reactions on merely witnessing the doom from a distance. But once they are yoked, enchained and hurled into Hell, they will fully understand the gravity of the situation and take to screaming and yelling. But all shall be in vain as the retribution directly corresponds to the deeds. Their lamenting and pleading shall serve no purpose, nor shall do any good to them.
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پیشوا اور پیروکار کی ذمّہ داری
Responsibility of the Leader and the Follower
It can be clearly understood here that a leader-whether a saint, a scholar, or a ruler-must adhere to the teachings of the Holy Prophet'-SAAW and lead his followers onto the right Path, otherwise he will not only ruin himself but also his followers. Similarly, it is incumbent on the followers to follow their spiritual mentor or the ruler only if his actions are endorsed by Shari'ah, and not to be subdued merely by his personality or personal opinions. If the leader goes astray, he must be rejected, but not the Shari'ah. Otherwise the followers would also be ruined both in this world and in the Akhirah. May Allah-SWT protect us!
These are the accounts of preceding nations, full of admonition. These are the true historical facts about settlements and habitations, of which remnants are still there but without any trace of their dwellers. Such ruins can be seen in Egypt and other places, while some settlements were completely wiped out. This doom was their own choice, for Allah-SWT is far too Gracious to do any injustice to anyone. People wrong their own selves. Allah repeatedly sentHis-SWT Messengers'as to them, inviting them to His-SWT Mercy but they resorted to carving innumerable idols, ranging from trees to stones and from rituals to vain desires. But when the Divine Affliction struck, which was a logical outcome of their conduct, their deities could not rescue them. Rather it was these very idols that caused their destruction.
When the Almighty seizes the oppressors, He-SWT does it with intensity. Their tyranny annoys Allah-SWT and invokes tormenting and painful punishment. All these events of the past are admonitory indeed but only for those who have faith in Allah-SWT and the Akhirah. It is a warning for those who desire to be spared humiliation on the Day when all mankind shall gather before Him-SWT ; the Day of Reckoning for everyone!
If that Day has not come yet it does not mean that it will never materialize.He-SWT has appointed the time for it according to His-SWT Prudence. It will certainly take place when that ominous moment arrives. All those who argue about it shall be petrified and no one shall be permitted to utter a syllable without His-SWT Permission. The believer and the disbeliever, the noble and the evil, all shall assemble on that Day. The infidels will be condemned to Hell wherein they shall suffer forever, wailing and crying. And as long as the earth and the heavens, which means that as long as that Realm exists, they will burn in Hell because of their disbelief. No one can deliver them except Allah-SWT as He-SWT is the Master of His-SWT Will. No one can compel Him-SWT to do anything. If it pleases Him-SWT , He-SWT may redeem them or may even undo the entire set up of Hell itself. Nothing is beyond His-SWT Omnipotence. However, He-SWT has decided not to go against His-SWT Own Decisions. Hence Hell will exist eternally and will continue to echo with the wailing of the infidels. O' Allah-SWT ! Mercifully protect us against such a horrid fate!
And those who believed in and obeyed Allah-SWT shall be admitted into Jannah where they will abide forever by His-SWT Will and Pleasure, and His-SWT Favours know no bounds. When He-SWT plans to let someone rejoice,He-SWT does it in a big way. It is indeed difficult to perceive it through words, for it can only be experienced. Therefore, O' Reader! Do not pay heed to what the infidels say, nor be influenced by their fabrications. Do not harbour the slightest doubt about His-SWT Greatness, for their beliefs are baseless, polytheistic and concocted by their ignorant forefathers. And soon they will have to confront the consequences of their evil conduct with no chance of a compromise.
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قیادت ہی قوم کی تقدیر ہوا کرتی ہے
The Leadership of a Nation is its Destiny
It is also a strange fact that the leadership of a nation is a reflection of its destiny. I was wondering as I stood by the Parliament House in London, how Britain being a small island once ruled the entire world. At that time it was inhabited by few hundred thousand people but it conquered and ruled so many. In this Parliament house was decided the destiny of so many nations. Whereas today they have progressed in terms of technology as well as manpower, the perimeters of their rule have shrunk to this island once again. After all there has to be a reason for this. A friend of mine standing close by said that the people are still the same, the difference is in the leadership. And he was absolutely right. I have never been an admirer of the British leadership because they have always manipulated the facts. Their history is marked with wickedness and treachery but it has to be admitted that they proved their supremacy over the other nations of the world in contrast to the failures of the present leadership, who cannot control the Northern frontier of their own country.
This is also true of the Arab countries. I always felt the anguish for the Arabs who have been so weakened that a few hundred thousand Jews are driving them mad. But the Jihad of Afghanistan recorded such deeds of valour by the Arab warriors, who have revived the heroic memories of the Companions-RAU, proving beyond doubt that it is not the Arabs who have changed, but it is their leadership, which has degenerated. The same conditions prevail in our country where the ineptitude of the leadership becomes apparent by having a close look at the contradictions in the society.
The Holy Prophet-SAAW is being directed to cripple the might of disbelief, and the prisoners who are mischief mongers with no hope of reformation, should be put to the sword. This execution of a few will ensure the safety of thousands, because if they are spared they will certainly be the cause of more battles and mischief. Although human beings are myopic in their approach, the Almighty Allah-SWT decrees what is eternally beneficial for the mankind because He--SWT is the All Knowing, the Prudent.
Since the booty had been permitted to the believers already, the Fidyah received from the captives will also fall in the same category. Had it not been permitted, the believers would have been taken to task for releasing the prisoners in return for Fidyah. Badr was the very first formal battle when the rules of war were revealed for all times to come. When the Holy Prophet-SAAW sought advice of his-SAAW Companions-RAU about the prisoners of war, Hadhrat Umar-RAU and S'ad ibn M’az-RAU suggested that they should be executed by their own relatives amongst the believers.
All the other Companions-RAU suggested that they should be released on payment of Fidyah as it will provide finances to the Muslims, while the possibility of their embracing Islam could not be ruled out. The Holy Prophet-SAAW accepted the latter advice. Those incapable of making the payment were to teach the believers children how to read and write. This decision was followed by a Divine Revelation that it does not befit a Prophet-AS to spare the person who is the root cause of evil and mischief. Rather it is most appropriate to eradicate this evil. But since booty had already been made permissible, and letting the captives go did involve some monetary benefit for the believers, the Companions-RAU who had proposed this were also forgiven. Now what has been acquired may be enjoyed by the believers as booty is permissible as well as pure. And the Muslims must constantly fearAllah-SWT and seek His-SWT Pleasure for He-SWT is the Most Merciful and Forgiving.
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نفاق کی ایک خطرناک صورت آج کے مسلم حکمران جسکے عمومی شکار ہیں
A Dangerous Form of Hypocrisy Grips Muslim Rulers Today
The Holy Prophet-SAAW knows those who befriend nations with whom Allah-SWT is totally annoyed. They are so unfortunate that despite being identified as Muslims they are actually not so as they act against Muslim interests. Ironically the infidels do not own them either, taking them as Muslims. So these hypocrites dangle pathetically in between the two sides. This is a fact they themselves realize but try to befool others through false oaths that whatever they do is in the Muslims interest.
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جب حق کی بات کی جائے، تو اہلِ اقتدار کو ہوسِ اقتدار گھیر لیتی ہے
When Invited To Truth, The Rulers Are Overwhelmed By Power-Hunger
When the Divine Revelations and His-SWT Commands are conveyed to them, the unfortunate lot does not bother to ponder over. Rather the fear of losing their authority overpowers them. If they were to accept the truth it will thwart their status because they practise ungodly rituals on their own accord. So they assert that the Holy Prophet-SAAW aims at diverting them from their ancestral traditions and religion to his-SAAW own, in order to rule over them. They insist that whatever he-SAAW says is void of truth and is concocted by him-SAAW. And when the facts impossible to refute both logically and traditionally, are revealed and the miracles are manifested they simply label them as magic. They fail to realise that never before had anyone been blessed with such a Book and such a Prophet-SAAW. And although the preceding Prophets-AS and Divine Books too were great Divine favours, yet revelation of the Quran and raising of the Holy Prophet-SAAW are indeed the greatest events which they should have duly appreciated. They should have taken pride in serving him-SAAW. Instead, they chose to deny without taking a look at the evil fate met by the preceding nations who had refuted their Prophets-AS. They do not even possess a fraction of power as compared to that enjoyed by those nations. The Holy Prophet-SAAW excels all Prophets-ASraised before, the consequences of his-SAAW denial may well, therefore, be imagined.
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بزرگی و قیادت
Age and Leadership
The ability to lead is not determined by age but by the knowledge blessed byAllah-SWT . And it is by His-SWT Choice as to whom He-SWT selects for Prophethood and Messengership. In the same way Wilayah is not determined by age and it is not essential that only an elderly person can be an accomplished Wali. Rather it is Allah-SWT ’s Light which He-SWT may instill in any bosom He-SWT may please. Whenever Allah-SWT blessed a Prophet-ASwith His-SWT Revelation, the first Message conveyed by him to the people was the Unity of Allah-SWT . The Prophets-AS and Messengers-ASapproximately 124000 in number, were all men of exemplary characters and wisdom raised at different places in various times. Is it not amazing that inspite of the difference in their social and geographical conditions they all emphasised upon and invited towards two concepts. Firstly, the Unity ofAllah-SWT , that He-SWT Alone is worthy of worship. Secondly, abstinence from His-SWT disobedience, fearing His-SWT Reckoning. Is it not logically impossible for so many people to agree on a lie? This consensus itself is a very great evidence on His-SWT Unity. The partners ascribed to Allah-SWT by these infidels are a creation themselves, whereas He-SWT is the Creator of the universe and every thing therein and has imbedded this system with abundant wisdom. How can a creation be partners with the Creator? SoAllah-SWT is pure of all that these infidels fabricate. His-SWT Omnipotence is such that He-SWT has made a drop of foul fluid the seed of mankind. And it is this seed which He-SWT fashions and develops into a masterpiece, that is, a human being. Is it then not strange that this creation dares to argue in His-SWT Being and in His-SWT Attributes? In no way does it befit a human being!
It is He-SWT Who-SWT has created the cattle to serve mankind and they benefit from the furs, hides and even the bones of these animals. Some of these animals are the stock-in-trade for people while others are a source of food. Besides, they are also a source of pride and satisfaction for the owner, when taken out for grazing in the morning and returning home thereafter. Even in the contemporary modern world man is as much dependant on cattle and other natural creations as the Arabs were in those days. Today, farming is as lucrative and honourable a business as it was in primitive times.
Man uses some of these animals to carry his loads from one place to another, particularly in difficult terrain. Indeed your Rabb-SWT is extremely Kind and has created horses, mules and asses for you to ride on and traverse all types of routes. Not only this; but you are also unaware of the means of transportation. He-SWT has planned to create for you in the future. This prophecy of the Quran includes all the inventions made in this field todate and all those yet to come. An invention is nothing but various substances combined through various processes, the knowledge of which is given by the Most Merciful Himself-SWT . And all the reasoning so far given highlights the one and only straight path of Allah-SWT's obedience. Yet people opt for crooked ways rather than His-SWT Path. Had He-SWT willed He-SWT could have forced everyone to follow the right track, but this was against His-SWT Wisdom. After showing the straight path, He-SWT left it to the individual to follow or reject it.
Abu Musa narrated that two men from my tribe and I entered upon the Prophet (S.A.W). One of the two men said to the Prophet, "O Allah's Apostle! Appoint me as a governor," and so did the second. The response was, "We do not assign the authority of ruling to those who ask for it, nor to those who are keen to have it." Therefore we shouldn't ask to be a leader over people. After all, just think of the responsibility it entails. Check out Bukhari Vol 9, Book 89 for the full reference
Therefore I rest my case here and say “No, Allah I do not want the ‘lesser evil’ as my Country’s and my Nation’s leader, I do not want any womanizer, any gambler, any man who voluntarily consumes any haram (at any level) to become our ruler. This is me doing a heartfelt taubah, and asking YOU for help Oh Allah; for self correction and also asking You, from Your Immense Mercy, to grant us a True Man (one who is Faithful and Sincere to Allah and His Prophet-SAAW, and obedient to them. One who follows the path of righteousness. Someone who does not seek power or governorship or prime-ministership etc, for he realizes that he shall be held accountable before You for everything. Someone who truly has Taqwa and fears Your disapproval and Wrath. Someone who has the wisdom of Hadhrat Ali-RAU, the justice of Hadhrat Omar-RAU, the loyalty and love towards Allah and His Prophet like Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddique-RAU, and who is Ghani and charitable, having a big compassionate heart like Hadhrat Usman-RAU). Someone who implements Islam on himself and finally implements the Islamic system on our country; the Islamic Economic system, Education System, Justice system, Islamic Social system etc. Nothing is impossible for You oh Allah! Please Please Please Allah grant us a leader of Your Choice, from Your Immense Mercy and whom You Truly Love and not one who we actually deserve, for we are ardent sinners who are so far gone that we don’t even know how to repent and correct our ways. Kindly help us Allah, help us by sending us the True Leader of Your Choice. Who can help us by implementing the True Islam on us (one of Love, Mercy and Justice as was taught and implemented by the Prophet-SAAW and the Khulfa-e-Rashideen-RAU) and thereby making it easier for us to follow YOUR Injunctions and the path and ways shown to us by Your Prophet Muhammad-SAAW. Ameen!”
Ps: In a Country with a population of around 200 million, we may not be able to identify this man, but it is certainly in Allah’s knowledge who this man is, and it is not difficult for Allah in the least to bring him forth and install him as our leader. Therefore dua jub mangnee chaheeyay tau Allah se puree tarha Allah ko jaan kar mangnee chaheeyay, we should not ask for the “lesser evil” and that too from our short sighted wisdom, understanding and insufficient knowledge, Allah se kabhee naam le kar banda nahin mangna chaheeyay but instead ‘character traits’ define kar ke Allah se “Sahabah-RAU” ke jaisay caliber ka banda mangna chaheeyay, kyoon keh humaree knowledge aur aqal haqeer hai, but Allah is infinitely Haleem, Wise, and certainly All-Powerful.
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JazakAllah Khair
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نام نہاد مسلمان حکمرانوں کے لئیے لمحہ فکریہ
A Moment of Reflection for the so Called Muslim Rulers
Muslims rulers, who profess virtue, but practically oppose the Islamic System, must beware that they are in fact opposing the Messenger-SAAW of Islam. It is such an outrageous sin that Allah-SWT forbids him to pray for such wrongdoers. May Allah-SWT guide them out of the ordeal!
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عیاش اور بدکار حکمران تباہی کی طرف لے جاتے ہیں
Immoral and Evil Rulers lead to Destruction
When a nation's defiance reaches the limit whereby its destruction is decided, it swells in terms of wealth and the wealthy take to disobeying Allah-SWT's Commands. They have the evidence of Allah-SWT's Greatness before them, conveyed through a Prophet-AS or merely conceived by understanding. Yet the affluent indulge in pleasure seeking, and lead the public on the same path. It is human nature that people tend to follow the elite and ultimately all of them are destroyed. Even after Prophet Nuh-AS, people reflourished and prospered. Many a nation were destroyed, leaving behind lessons for mankind. Allah-SWT is well Aware of the human conduct and is sufficient to oversee the defiance of people. So one reaps whatever one sows.
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امیر کا فریضہ
Duties of a Muslim Ruler
It is proven here that to make people abide by the laws of Shari'ah is the duty of a Muslim ruler. Similarly, it is enjoined upon a scholar or a saint who is popular enough that people listen to him, to emphasize that Islam must be practised. However, if the non believers and the hypocrites do not mend their ways and die as such, they will certainly be condemned td Hell, a morbid place indeed.
Although the hypocrites swear of their innocence yet they utter words of disbelief. They were in the habit of criticizing the articles of faith and used to find faults in the practices of Islam just as has become a fashion today. But whenever the matter was referred to the Holy Prophet-SAAW or the believers reacted, they simply denied their stance and would swear upon Allah-SWT . So He-SWT declares that these hypocrites are not only liars but have also turned disbelievers because of the words the speak. Though they had formally accepted Islam, yet they were unfortunate enough to revert to disbelief. It proves that a mere declaration of faith has no value until it is endorsed by the heart. Such a person may profess to be a believer before the people but with Allah-SWT he is not. And this uncertainty of the heart is indeed hypocricy, which makes the tongue utter blasphemy. Besides, a hypocrite strives only for worldly gains but ultimately ends up as a loser even in this game.
The Commentators quote many specific incidents with reference to the revelation of these Ayat. However, the orders contained herein are general and for all times to come. Allah-SWT declares that the hypocrites had equally enjoyed all the basic rights with the believers on embracing Islam, which were given to them by Allah-SWT and His-SWT Prophet-SAAW. Is this how they show their gratitude? Instead of being obliged over what they have received, these wicked people resort to thanklessness. However, like all other erring factions the cure for them also lies in repentance. Though their crime is grave, yet if they beg forgiveness it would certainly be good for them, as repentance can absolve a person of all sins. Still if they fail to do so they are destined to doom both here and in the Hereafter. No living soul on this earth shall be able to help them in any way, for when Allah-SWT's Wrath strikes, the condemned is automatically left alone and helpless.
Amongst the hypocrites are some who had promised Allah-SWT and prayed that if He-SWT made them affluent they would show their gratitude by fulfilling their duties towards others and spending for the welfare of His-SWT people. But as soon as they acquired riches they went back on their word, to the extent that instead of giving charity they resorted to niggardliness and even began to usurp the rights of others. Although this refers to a specific event yet the message is general and for everyone. Even today people who are favoured with power and wealth from Allah-SWT not only fail to fulfil their duties towards His-SWT people but also begin to encroach upon their rights.
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صدقات وصول کرنا مسلمان حاکم کی ذمہ داری ہے، تاکہ انھ یں درست مصارف پہ خرچ بھی کر سکے
Collection and Proper Spending of Charity-Duty of a Muslim Ruler
The scholars agree that although the aforesaid Ayah was revealed on a special occasion yet its applicability is general and universal. The door to repentance is open for a Muslim who has gone astray. Rather, this Ayah has provided the erring Muslims the opportunity to bask in Allah-SWT'sforgiveness. Simultaneously, it carries direction for the Muslim rulers to collect Zakat and charity and arrange spending judiciously for the right cause. This is why Jihad was undertaken against those who refused to pay Zakat. These people were of two kinds. Firstly, those who simply refused and turned apostate. Secondly, those who presented a pretext that the order was applicable only to the Holy Prophet-SAAW's era and after him they will not pay Zakat to the Government or to the ruler. Hadhrat Umar-RAU asserted that since the latter group does not deny Zakat but only differs in the explanation of the Ayah, they should not be treated as non believers and apostates. But the Caliph, Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddiq-RAU asserted that one-day people would present the same pretext for Salat as the orders for Salat and Zakat often occur together in the Quran. Therefore, whoever discriminates between the two injunctions shall be subjected to Jihad; This was the second consensus of the Ummah after nomination of Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddiq-RAU as Caliph.
It was revealed to the Holy Prophet'-SAAW that his receiving the obligatory as well as the voluntary' charity from the repentants will purify their souls and possessions. In other words, it will remove ill feelings or doubts from their hearts and enlighten them. Moreover, Barakah shall attend their possessions and the Holy Prophet-SAAW must also pray for them.
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مسلمانوں سے اسلام پر عمل کرنا اہلِ اختیار کی ذمّہ داری ہے
Responsibility Of The Rulers
To make a Muslim practise Islam is the responsibility of a ruler, and he should punish the defaulters. If he fails to do so, he will be deemed as an accomplice. This is why during the auspicious era of the Companions-RAU, Caliph 'Umar Faruq-RAU roamed around with a whip in his hand. If only Allah-SWT would grant this sense to the rulers of today!
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اُمراء اور صاحبِ اقتدار لوگ قوم کو کس طرح گمراہ کرتے ہیں
How The Rulers And Elite Misguide The Nation
The commoners shall blame the elite saying that they would have embraced Islam, had the latter not driven them to waywardness. The elite shall, in turn, challenge this statement and assert that they never prevented them from embracing Islam. Nor had they imposed any kind of restrictions on them. So it was all their own doing. The commoners shall insist that the elite being at the helm of national affairs controlled the education, the economy, the legislation as well as the judiciary. Indeed the entire social structure was under their influence and it was they who had put the society on such a track whereby the masses were driven away from faith. Their planning drove them, to infidelity and made them pin hopes on others than Allah-SWT , because of which they drifted farther away from the Truth. However, both shall be feeling guilty within their hearts. The elite shall lament their misconduct while the commoners shall also acknowledge their failure to opt for the Truth, each class concealing their feelings from one another. Such will be their reactions on merely witnessing the doom from a distance. But once they are yoked, enchained and hurled into Hell, they will fully understand the gravity of the situation and take to screaming and yelling. But all shall be in vain as the retribution directly corresponds to the deeds. Their lamenting and pleading shall serve no purpose, nor shall do any good to them.
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پیشوا اور پیروکار کی ذمّہ داری
Responsibility of the Leader and the Follower
It can be clearly understood here that a leader-whether a saint, a scholar, or a ruler-must adhere to the teachings of the Holy Prophet'-SAAW and lead his followers onto the right Path, otherwise he will not only ruin himself but also his followers. Similarly, it is incumbent on the followers to follow their spiritual mentor or the ruler only if his actions are endorsed by Shari'ah, and not to be subdued merely by his personality or personal opinions. If the leader goes astray, he must be rejected, but not the Shari'ah. Otherwise the followers would also be ruined both in this world and in the Akhirah. May Allah-SWT protect us!
These are the accounts of preceding nations, full of admonition. These are the true historical facts about settlements and habitations, of which remnants are still there but without any trace of their dwellers. Such ruins can be seen in Egypt and other places, while some settlements were completely wiped out. This doom was their own choice, for Allah-SWT is far too Gracious to do any injustice to anyone. People wrong their own selves. Allah repeatedly sentHis-SWT Messengers'as to them, inviting them to His-SWT Mercy but they resorted to carving innumerable idols, ranging from trees to stones and from rituals to vain desires. But when the Divine Affliction struck, which was a logical outcome of their conduct, their deities could not rescue them. Rather it was these very idols that caused their destruction.
When the Almighty seizes the oppressors, He-SWT does it with intensity. Their tyranny annoys Allah-SWT and invokes tormenting and painful punishment. All these events of the past are admonitory indeed but only for those who have faith in Allah-SWT and the Akhirah. It is a warning for those who desire to be spared humiliation on the Day when all mankind shall gather before Him-SWT ; the Day of Reckoning for everyone!
If that Day has not come yet it does not mean that it will never materialize.He-SWT has appointed the time for it according to His-SWT Prudence. It will certainly take place when that ominous moment arrives. All those who argue about it shall be petrified and no one shall be permitted to utter a syllable without His-SWT Permission. The believer and the disbeliever, the noble and the evil, all shall assemble on that Day. The infidels will be condemned to Hell wherein they shall suffer forever, wailing and crying. And as long as the earth and the heavens, which means that as long as that Realm exists, they will burn in Hell because of their disbelief. No one can deliver them except Allah-SWT as He-SWT is the Master of His-SWT Will. No one can compel Him-SWT to do anything. If it pleases Him-SWT , He-SWT may redeem them or may even undo the entire set up of Hell itself. Nothing is beyond His-SWT Omnipotence. However, He-SWT has decided not to go against His-SWT Own Decisions. Hence Hell will exist eternally and will continue to echo with the wailing of the infidels. O' Allah-SWT ! Mercifully protect us against such a horrid fate!
And those who believed in and obeyed Allah-SWT shall be admitted into Jannah where they will abide forever by His-SWT Will and Pleasure, and His-SWT Favours know no bounds. When He-SWT plans to let someone rejoice,He-SWT does it in a big way. It is indeed difficult to perceive it through words, for it can only be experienced. Therefore, O' Reader! Do not pay heed to what the infidels say, nor be influenced by their fabrications. Do not harbour the slightest doubt about His-SWT Greatness, for their beliefs are baseless, polytheistic and concocted by their ignorant forefathers. And soon they will have to confront the consequences of their evil conduct with no chance of a compromise.
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قیادت ہی قوم کی تقدیر ہوا کرتی ہے
The Leadership of a Nation is its Destiny
It is also a strange fact that the leadership of a nation is a reflection of its destiny. I was wondering as I stood by the Parliament House in London, how Britain being a small island once ruled the entire world. At that time it was inhabited by few hundred thousand people but it conquered and ruled so many. In this Parliament house was decided the destiny of so many nations. Whereas today they have progressed in terms of technology as well as manpower, the perimeters of their rule have shrunk to this island once again. After all there has to be a reason for this. A friend of mine standing close by said that the people are still the same, the difference is in the leadership. And he was absolutely right. I have never been an admirer of the British leadership because they have always manipulated the facts. Their history is marked with wickedness and treachery but it has to be admitted that they proved their supremacy over the other nations of the world in contrast to the failures of the present leadership, who cannot control the Northern frontier of their own country.
This is also true of the Arab countries. I always felt the anguish for the Arabs who have been so weakened that a few hundred thousand Jews are driving them mad. But the Jihad of Afghanistan recorded such deeds of valour by the Arab warriors, who have revived the heroic memories of the Companions-RAU, proving beyond doubt that it is not the Arabs who have changed, but it is their leadership, which has degenerated. The same conditions prevail in our country where the ineptitude of the leadership becomes apparent by having a close look at the contradictions in the society.
The Holy Prophet-SAAW is being directed to cripple the might of disbelief, and the prisoners who are mischief mongers with no hope of reformation, should be put to the sword. This execution of a few will ensure the safety of thousands, because if they are spared they will certainly be the cause of more battles and mischief. Although human beings are myopic in their approach, the Almighty Allah-SWT decrees what is eternally beneficial for the mankind because He--SWT is the All Knowing, the Prudent.
Since the booty had been permitted to the believers already, the Fidyah received from the captives will also fall in the same category. Had it not been permitted, the believers would have been taken to task for releasing the prisoners in return for Fidyah. Badr was the very first formal battle when the rules of war were revealed for all times to come. When the Holy Prophet-SAAW sought advice of his-SAAW Companions-RAU about the prisoners of war, Hadhrat Umar-RAU and S'ad ibn M’az-RAU suggested that they should be executed by their own relatives amongst the believers.
All the other Companions-RAU suggested that they should be released on payment of Fidyah as it will provide finances to the Muslims, while the possibility of their embracing Islam could not be ruled out. The Holy Prophet-SAAW accepted the latter advice. Those incapable of making the payment were to teach the believers children how to read and write. This decision was followed by a Divine Revelation that it does not befit a Prophet-AS to spare the person who is the root cause of evil and mischief. Rather it is most appropriate to eradicate this evil. But since booty had already been made permissible, and letting the captives go did involve some monetary benefit for the believers, the Companions-RAU who had proposed this were also forgiven. Now what has been acquired may be enjoyed by the believers as booty is permissible as well as pure. And the Muslims must constantly fearAllah-SWT and seek His-SWT Pleasure for He-SWT is the Most Merciful and Forgiving.
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نفاق کی ایک خطرناک صورت آج کے مسلم حکمران جسکے عمومی شکار ہیں
A Dangerous Form of Hypocrisy Grips Muslim Rulers Today
The Holy Prophet-SAAW knows those who befriend nations with whom Allah-SWT is totally annoyed. They are so unfortunate that despite being identified as Muslims they are actually not so as they act against Muslim interests. Ironically the infidels do not own them either, taking them as Muslims. So these hypocrites dangle pathetically in between the two sides. This is a fact they themselves realize but try to befool others through false oaths that whatever they do is in the Muslims interest.
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جب حق کی بات کی جائے، تو اہلِ اقتدار کو ہوسِ اقتدار گھیر لیتی ہے
When Invited To Truth, The Rulers Are Overwhelmed By Power-Hunger
When the Divine Revelations and His-SWT Commands are conveyed to them, the unfortunate lot does not bother to ponder over. Rather the fear of losing their authority overpowers them. If they were to accept the truth it will thwart their status because they practise ungodly rituals on their own accord. So they assert that the Holy Prophet-SAAW aims at diverting them from their ancestral traditions and religion to his-SAAW own, in order to rule over them. They insist that whatever he-SAAW says is void of truth and is concocted by him-SAAW. And when the facts impossible to refute both logically and traditionally, are revealed and the miracles are manifested they simply label them as magic. They fail to realise that never before had anyone been blessed with such a Book and such a Prophet-SAAW. And although the preceding Prophets-AS and Divine Books too were great Divine favours, yet revelation of the Quran and raising of the Holy Prophet-SAAW are indeed the greatest events which they should have duly appreciated. They should have taken pride in serving him-SAAW. Instead, they chose to deny without taking a look at the evil fate met by the preceding nations who had refuted their Prophets-AS. They do not even possess a fraction of power as compared to that enjoyed by those nations. The Holy Prophet-SAAW excels all Prophets-ASraised before, the consequences of his-SAAW denial may well, therefore, be imagined.
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بزرگی و قیادت
Age and Leadership
The ability to lead is not determined by age but by the knowledge blessed byAllah-SWT . And it is by His-SWT Choice as to whom He-SWT selects for Prophethood and Messengership. In the same way Wilayah is not determined by age and it is not essential that only an elderly person can be an accomplished Wali. Rather it is Allah-SWT ’s Light which He-SWT may instill in any bosom He-SWT may please. Whenever Allah-SWT blessed a Prophet-ASwith His-SWT Revelation, the first Message conveyed by him to the people was the Unity of Allah-SWT . The Prophets-AS and Messengers-ASapproximately 124000 in number, were all men of exemplary characters and wisdom raised at different places in various times. Is it not amazing that inspite of the difference in their social and geographical conditions they all emphasised upon and invited towards two concepts. Firstly, the Unity ofAllah-SWT , that He-SWT Alone is worthy of worship. Secondly, abstinence from His-SWT disobedience, fearing His-SWT Reckoning. Is it not logically impossible for so many people to agree on a lie? This consensus itself is a very great evidence on His-SWT Unity. The partners ascribed to Allah-SWT by these infidels are a creation themselves, whereas He-SWT is the Creator of the universe and every thing therein and has imbedded this system with abundant wisdom. How can a creation be partners with the Creator? SoAllah-SWT is pure of all that these infidels fabricate. His-SWT Omnipotence is such that He-SWT has made a drop of foul fluid the seed of mankind. And it is this seed which He-SWT fashions and develops into a masterpiece, that is, a human being. Is it then not strange that this creation dares to argue in His-SWT Being and in His-SWT Attributes? In no way does it befit a human being!
It is He-SWT Who-SWT has created the cattle to serve mankind and they benefit from the furs, hides and even the bones of these animals. Some of these animals are the stock-in-trade for people while others are a source of food. Besides, they are also a source of pride and satisfaction for the owner, when taken out for grazing in the morning and returning home thereafter. Even in the contemporary modern world man is as much dependant on cattle and other natural creations as the Arabs were in those days. Today, farming is as lucrative and honourable a business as it was in primitive times.
Man uses some of these animals to carry his loads from one place to another, particularly in difficult terrain. Indeed your Rabb-SWT is extremely Kind and has created horses, mules and asses for you to ride on and traverse all types of routes. Not only this; but you are also unaware of the means of transportation. He-SWT has planned to create for you in the future. This prophecy of the Quran includes all the inventions made in this field todate and all those yet to come. An invention is nothing but various substances combined through various processes, the knowledge of which is given by the Most Merciful Himself-SWT . And all the reasoning so far given highlights the one and only straight path of Allah-SWT's obedience. Yet people opt for crooked ways rather than His-SWT Path. Had He-SWT willed He-SWT could have forced everyone to follow the right track, but this was against His-SWT Wisdom. After showing the straight path, He-SWT left it to the individual to follow or reject it.
