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The successful completion of any journey requires a plan, a vehicle and the competency to achieve it. A transcontinental flight requires weeks of planning, submission of flight plans, compliance checks on international regulations, etc whereas a trip down to the corner store relies on a plan embedded in the subconscious. The principle, however, does not change. Muslims believe that it is to Allah we belong and unto Him is our return. They also believe that life is a journey and indeed our sojourn in this world is temporal. The very purpose of our existence is to serve the Almighty through our striving for self development and for families, neighbours, fellowmen, environment and humanity at large. The means for a safe and memorable journey is the absolute acceptance and adherence to the five roots (Usoole Diin) and ten branches of religion (Furooe Din). The next highest duty after the above obligations is the earning and consuming of Halaal. It has been taught from Prophetic Traditions that one's prayer will not be accepted if Haraam is consumed. Awareness of the above and the concomitant link between the daily prayer and consumption of Halaal gives one an insight into the psyche of the Muslim and makes for better understanding and tolerance of the Muslim as your neighbour, friend, servant, employer, supplier or customer. Furthermore, just as one does course corrections, "recalculating" in GPS jargon, to remain focused on the journey, so too is the function of the daily prayer and Halaal in the life of a Muslim. These "conscious interruptions" for prayer and consuming of Halaal food is but a stark and ongoing reminder of the main purpose of the journey and the ultimate return. "O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He whom ye worship" (Quran 2:172). The Messenger of Allah (saww) said: "Allah the Almighty is good and accepts only that which is good. Allah has commanded the Faithful to do that which He commanded the Messengers, and the Almighty has said: "O ye Messengers! Eat of the good things, and do right.." (Quran 23:51). And Allah the Almighty has said: "O ye who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you.." (2:172). Then the Prophet (saww) mentioned [the case of] a man who, having journeyed far, is disheveled and dusty and who spreads out his hands to the sky [saying]: O Lord! O Lord! - while his food is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, his clothing unlawful, and he is nourished unlawfully, so how can he be answered!". | ||||||||
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Trying To Build Society based on Peace and Justice
The one who love Imam e zaman(a.t.f.s) must be prepared to struggle and
labour his self, his pen and his wealth in the way of Imam e
zaman(a.t.f.s)
I remember the words of Imam (a.s), that we are responsible for the
duty, and not for the result. A warm smile washes away the tension of
confusion, as I thank Allah for the presence of my friend, whom Allah
may protect, and guide
IMAM E ZAMANA (a.f.t.s) Bless you And All Your Family those help others
and learn islam.
Syed Mohamad Masoom Abidi
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