\u0646\u062d\u0645\u062f\u0647 \u0648\u0646\u0635\u0644\u064a \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0631\u0633\u0648\u0644\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0631\u064a\u0645 \u0623\u0645\u0627 \u0628\u0639\u062f<\/p>\n
Wahshi\u2019s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) concern before accepting Islam<\/strong><\/p>\n Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was born in Makkah Mukarramah and resided there for a period of 53 years and thereafter made hijrat to Madinah Munawwarah. Allah Ta\u2018ala had decreed that Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) will re-enter Makkah Mukarramah as a conqueror, and people will enter into Islam in droves. Allah Ta\u2018ala had made Islam the dominant religion and the Muslims the dominant nation.<\/p>\n \u0625\u0650\u0630\u064e\u0627 \u062c\u064e\u0627\u0621\u064e \u0646\u064e\u0635\u0652\u0631\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u0627\u0644\u0652\u0641\u064e\u062a\u0652\u062d\u064f \ufd3f\u0661\ufd3e \u0648\u064e\u0631\u064e\u0623\u064e\u064a\u0652\u062a\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0627\u0633\u064e \u064a\u064e\u062f\u0652\u062e\u064f\u0644\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e \u0641\u0650\u064a\u00a0\u062f\u0650\u064a\u0646\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u0650 \u0623\u064e\u0641\u0652\u0648\u064e\u0627\u062c\u064b\u0627<\/p>\n \u201cWhen the help of Allah and the conquest Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), whose entire village had entered into Islam, wrote a letter to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) confessing: \u201cI desire to accept Islam, but the verse:<\/p>\n \u0648\u064e\u0627\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u062f\u0652\u0639\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e \u0645\u064e\u0639\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u0650 \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0640\u0647\u064b\u0627 \u0622\u062e\u064e\u0631\u064e \u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u0642\u0652\u062a\u064f\u0644\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0641\u0652\u0633\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0651\u064e\u062a\u0650\u064a \u062d\u064e\u0631\u0651\u064e\u0645\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u064f \u0625\u0650\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u0628\u0650\u0627\u0644\u0652\u062d\u064e\u0642\u0650\u0651 \u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u0632\u0652\u0646\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e<\/p>\n \u201cAnd those who do not worship another deity with Allah and they do not kill him who Allah has forbidden to kill and they do not commit adultery\u201d (al-Furqaan: 68)<\/em><\/p>\n prevents me from accepting Islam because it explicitly states that whoever has committed any of these crimes will certainly be dispatched to Jahannum; and I have committed all these crimes. Is there any means of salvation for me?\u201d<\/p>\n Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), who had more love for an ummati then a mother has for a child, became extremely distressed that a slave of Allah Ta\u2018ala desired to accept Islam, but abstained from doing so because of these fears. Was there any way of allaying his fears?<\/p>\n Thus, Allah Ta\u2018ala revealed the following aayat:<\/p>\n \u0625\u0650\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u0645\u064e\u0646 \u062a\u064e\u0627\u0628\u064e \u0648\u064e\u0622\u0645\u064e\u0646\u064e \u0648\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0644\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0644\u064b\u0627 \u0635\u064e\u0627\u0644\u0650\u062d\u064b\u0627 \u0641\u064e\u0623\u064f\u0648\u0644\u064e\u0640\u0626\u0650\u0643\u064e \u064a\u064f\u0628\u064e\u062f\u0650\u0651\u0644\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u064f \u0633\u064e\u064a\u0650\u0651\u0626\u064e\u0627\u062a\u0650\u0647\u0650\u0645\u0652 \u062d\u064e\u0633\u064e\u0646\u064e\u0627\u062a\u064d<\/p>\n \u201cExcept those who repent, believe and do good deeds, for those are ones whose sins will be changed to good deeds by Allah Ta\u2018ala.\u201d (al-Furqaan: 70)<\/em><\/p>\n The severity of these sins is such that the punishment is hellfire, except for those who bring Imaan in Allah, repent for their sins and engage in righteous actions. Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was elated at the revelation of this verse because a path to salvation had been secured for Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and Allah Ta\u2018ala had also declared:<\/p>\n \u00a0\u064a\u064f\u0628\u064e\u062f\u0650\u0651\u0644\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u064f \u0633\u064e\u064a\u0650\u0651\u0626\u064e\u0627\u062a\u0650\u0647\u0650\u0645\u0652 \u062d\u064e\u0633\u064e\u0646\u064e\u0627\u062a\u064d<\/p>\n \u201cAllah Ta\u2018ala will change their sins into good deeds.\u201d (al-Furqaan: 70)<\/em><\/p>\n It is recorded in the hadeeth that on the Day of Qiyaamah, when the reckoning will take place, the minor sins of a particular individual will be read out before him and he will be told: \u201cYou were guilty of this sin.\u201d<\/p>\n This individual will remorsefully accept every account given and will contemplate to himself: \u201cIf these are my minor sins, what is going to be my condition when I will be called to account for the major sins?\u201d<\/p>\n However, the mercy of Allah Ta\u2018ala will descend upon him and Allah Ta\u2018ala will state, \u201cFor every sin of yours, (the minor sins) which you have committed, you will be elevated one rank in Jannat.\u201d<\/p>\n He will become overjoyed at this magnanimous favour of Allah Ta\u2018ala and he will begin recounting his major sins and aspire for an even greater status in Jannat and ask Allah Ta\u2018ala: \u201cO Allah! What about the major sins that I have committed?\u201d<\/p>\n Allah Ta\u2018ala is not bound to any law or restriction of any kind. Allah Ta\u2018ala does as He desires and, if He wishes, He can elevate the status of a sinner or disgrace a saintly person by taking him to task for a minor offence. Moulana Thanwi \u0631\u062d\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/span> used to say: \u201cWhen a pious person passes away, I fear that he will be taken to task for a minor transgression, and when a flagrant sinner passes away, I feel that perhaps Allah Ta\u2018ala will forgive him on account of a certain righteous action that he may have performed.\u201d<\/p>\n Returning to our incident, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had this verse written out and sent to Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). Hadhrat Wahshi\u00a0(radhiyallahu ‘anhu)\u00a0pondered over this verse and expressed another reservation to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n \u201cThe forgiveness and salvation in this verse,\u201d he pointed out \u201chas a pre-condition of performing good deeds after accepting Imaan. I fear that death may overcome me and deprive me of the opportunity of performing any good deeds. Will there still be hope for my forgiveness?\u201d<\/p>\n Allah Ta\u2018ala then revealed the following verse:<\/p>\n \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u064e \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u063a\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0631\u064f \u0623\u064e\u0646 \u064a\u064f\u0634\u0652\u0631\u064e\u0643\u064e \u0628\u0650\u0647\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u064a\u064e\u063a\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0631\u064f \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u062f\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e \u0630\u064e\u0644\u0650\u0643\u064e \u0644\u0650\u0645\u064e\u0646 \u064a\u064e\u0634\u064e\u0627\u0621\u064f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIndeed Allah Ta\u2018ala does not pardon the sin of attributing partners with Him but He forgives all other sins of whomsoever He wishes.\u201d (an-Nisaa: 48)<\/em><\/p>\n If an individual ascribes partners to Allah Ta\u2018ala and he meets his death in this condition then Allah Ta\u2018ala will never pardon this action of his, but Allah Ta\u2018ala, through His grace, can pardon the major sins of a believer if He so wishes.<\/p>\n Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) sent another letter to Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallhu ‘anhu) revealing the glad tidings of this verse. However, Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallhu ‘anhu) raised another objection.<\/p>\n \u201cThis verse has a restriction stating \u2018whomsoever Allah wishes\u2019. I do not know if I will be among those fortunate souls whom Allah Ta\u2018ala wishes to forgive,\u201d he dejectedly replied to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Thereafter, the following verse was revealed:<\/p>\n \u0642\u064f\u0644\u0652 \u064a\u064e\u0627 \u0639\u0650\u0628\u064e\u0627\u062f\u0650\u064a\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0623\u064e\u0633\u0652\u0631\u064e\u0641\u064f\u0648\u0627 \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0649 \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0641\u064f\u0633\u0650\u0647\u0650\u0645\u0652 \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u062a\u064e\u0642\u0652\u0646\u064e\u0637\u064f\u0648\u0627 \u0645\u0650\u0646 \u0631\u0651\u064e\u062d\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0629\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u0650 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u064e \u064a\u064e\u063a\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0631\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0630\u0651\u064f\u0646\u064f\u0648\u0628\u064e \u062c\u064e\u0645\u0650\u064a\u0639\u064b\u0627 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064f \u0647\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0652\u063a\u064e\u0641\u064f\u0648\u0631\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0651\u064e\u062d\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064f<\/p>\n \u201cSay! [O Muhammad (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) that Allah Ta\u2018ala declares] O My slaves who have wronged themselves! [By committing kufr and shirk.] Do not despair of the mercy of Allah Ta\u2018ala. Allah Ta\u2018ala forgives all sins. Indeed He is most forgiving, most Merciful.\u201d (az-Zumar: 53)<\/em><\/p>\n Even if an individual commits a multitude of sins, Allah Ta\u2018ala has declared: \u201cRepent and return to Me. The doors of repentance have not as yet closed. Seek My forgiveness for I am the One Who forgives.\u201d<\/p>\n Allah Ta\u2018ala\u2019s willingness to forgive<\/strong><\/p>\n When Shaitaan was banished from Jannat, he took the following oath: \u201cI was expelled from Jannat because of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam). Thus, I shall not allow his progeny to enter Jannat, by enticing them to commit sinful deeds which will result in them being sent to Jahannum.\u201d<\/p>\n Allah Ta\u2018ala replied: \u201cYou will incite towards sinful actions, but I will grant them the taufeeq of making taubah. Once they make taubah, all their sins will be forgiven.\u201d<\/p>\n Shaitaan became greatly distressed because the realisation had dawned upon him that a believer turning to Allah Ta\u2018ala and repenting for his errors, would render all his efforts futile. Shaitaan is an open enemy of man and he strives tirelessly at misleading man. Man can easily identify his visible enemies and protect himself from their cunning and nefarious aims. For example, if we spot a snake, we can then protect ourselves from it; if we are confronted by a lion, we can run away from it or merely avoid confronting it by taking an alternate route. If an army or a group of individuals attack a certain place, the residents can flee for their lives, leaving everything behind. But what about an enemy who is invisible and has the capability to flow in man\u2019s body like his blood? It appears in a hadeeth:<\/p>\n \u0625\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u064a\u0637\u0627\u0646 \u064a\u062c\u0631\u064a \u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0646\u0633\u0627\u0646 \u0645\u062c\u0631\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u0645<\/p>\n Shaitaan flows in the body of man just as blood flows in his body.<\/em><\/p>\n We can only save ourselves from the deception and ruin of Shaitaan by adhering to the sunnat of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), and the greater our adherence, the safer will we be from the guiles of Shaitaan. Before carrying out any action, ponder and ask yourself this very simple question: \u201cWill this action be in conformity to the teachings of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)?\u201d If it is, then gladly carry it out, but if it does not, then not only should we abstain from it, but distance ourselves from it! This is the method of gaining salvation from Shaitaan\u2019s attacks.<\/p>\n Who was Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)?<\/strong><\/p>\n To continue with the incident concerning Hadhrat Wahshi\u00a0(radhiyallahu ‘anhu), when this verse was revealed, it obliterated all his reservations and he accepted Islam. Now, who was Hadhrat Wahshi\u00a0(radhiyallahu ‘anhu)? He was the slave of a woman whose close relatives were slain in the battle of Badr by Hadhrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). Thus, when the battle of Uhud was taking place, she smeared poison on a dagger and gave it to Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) with the following instruction: \u201cKill Hamzah and after cutting off his ears, nose and liver, bring them to me.\u201d<\/p>\n When the battle had commenced, Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) hid behind a rock waiting for an opportune moment to launch his attack. Hadhrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) flung himself into the thick of the battle and his ferocious attack sent the enemy scurrying for their lives. On his return to regroup with the army, he saw Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) hiding behind the rock, but he paid no attention to him because it was not his desire to engage in battle with slaves, but rather to search out the expert marksmen and challenge them to a duel. While riding on horseback, the horse stumbled causing Hadhrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to fall to the ground.<\/p>\n The slave seized this fortuitous moment and drove the poison-laden dagger into Hadhrat Hamzah\u2019s t body. He thereafter mutilated the body of Hadhrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and, as per the instructions of his mistress, he cut out the heart, nose, liver, ears and lips of Hadhrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and presented them before her. She chewed the heart and liver and after making a necklace of the ears and nose, placed it around her neck and pranced around singing: \u201cToday I have taken revenge. Today I have taken revenge.\u201d<\/p>\n When Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam and presented himself before Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked: \u201cAre you the one who had slain Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in that fashion?\u201d<\/p>\n Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) remorsefully replied, \u201cYes, I cannot deny it.\u201d<\/p>\n Nabi\u2019s (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) grief over his beloved uncle, as well as his foster-brother, was rekindled. Hadhrat Hamzah\u2019s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) most noble feature was his fearless and courageous disposition. On the occasion of Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepting Islam, the Muslims were few in number and used to perform their salaah at the house of Hadhrat Arqam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). When they saw Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) approaching, the Muslims became afraid, but Hadhrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) calmly said: \u201cLet him come! If his intentions are good, then we will receive him with respect and honour; but if his intentions are sinister, then I will chop his head off with his own sword.\u201d<\/p>\n This was the bravery of Hadhrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). He did not dread nor fear Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and he was ready to challenge him when everyone else was afraid of him.<\/p>\n Wahshi\u2019s\u00a0(radhiyallahu ‘anhu)\u00a0compliancy to the desire of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)<\/strong><\/p>\n Anyway, the memory of Hadhrat Hamzah\u2019s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) death, the manner in which he was slain and the mutilation of his body, returned to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) thought to himself: \u201cEvery time I will see Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), the painful memory of the death of Hadhrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) will resurface and this will deprive Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) of benefitting from the blessings of nubuwwat.\u201d<\/p>\n Hence, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu),<\/p>\n \u0647\u0644 \u062a\u0633\u062a\u0637\u064a\u0639 \u0623\u0646 \u062a\u063a\u064a\u0628 \u0648\u062c\u0647\u0643 \u0639\u0646\u064a<\/p>\n Will it be possible for you not to come before me?<\/em><\/p>\n Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) immediately complied with the request of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and took up residence in another country. This is true compliance with the instructions of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) did not object and say: \u201cO Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! Please forgive me and allow me to come before you!\u201d<\/p>\n He understood that his benefit relied ultimately upon obeying the instructions of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Distance is not an impediment of obtaining benefit from Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). The blessings of nubuwwat will reach even the distant ones so long as there is no grief or pain caused to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n It is for this reason that when the munaafiqeen used to complain to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) about the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) instructed them: \u201cDo not complain to me about my companions. It is my desire that when I am with them, my heart must be pure and free of ill-feelings.\u201d<\/p>\n If the heart of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) is pure and free of any ill feelings, the blessings of nubuwwat will also be of that category. Accordingly, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) requested Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) not to come in his presence and Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) displayed the highest level of obedience by residing in Shaam.<\/p>\n But the fact that he had slain the heroes of Islam caused him a great deal of consternation. However, the opportunity was provided for him to make amends by killing an equally great enemy of Islam. After the demise of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), Hadhrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) dispatched an army under the leadership of Hadhrat Khalid bin Waleed (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to challenge and defeat Musailamah, the great impostor and liar who had claimed prophethood. Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) took part in this jihad and killed Musailamah.<\/p>\n Thus, if anyone remarked to him: \u201cAre you not the one who had killed Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)?\u201d, he would gleefully reply: \u201cYes! But I am also the one who had killed Musailamah. This compensates for the killing of Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).\u201d<\/p>\n This was the relationship of Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) with Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). From this incident, two very glaring lessons are obtained. Firstly, to be affected emotionally by a distressful situation or incident is not contrary to the sunnat. Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was tremendously grieved by the martyrdom of his uncle and he requested Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) not to come in his presence.<\/p>\n Secondly, we need to fully digest the level of obedience, displayed by Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to the instruction of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Which believer does not have the yearning to be in the company of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)? It is narrated in one hadeeth that Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said: \u201cI desire to see my brothers who are still to come, who will be prepared to sacrifice every possession in exchange for one glimpse of me.\u201d<\/p>\n It is the ardent desire of every one of us to have the opportunity of seeing the noble countenance of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in our dreams, and Hadhrat Wahshi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had the great blessings of being in the company of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Yet he spent the remainder of his life in a foreign country. This is the highest category of obedience. It is our incumbent duty to obey every instruction of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and not to reach any self-deluding conclusions and interpretations of our own accord as far as the ahaadeeth are concerned.<\/p>\n The closest to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)<\/strong><\/p>\n Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had appointed Hadhrat Mu’aaz (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) as the governor of Yemen. Yemen, at that period, was divided into two sections with the first being the responsibility of Hadhrat Moosa Ash’ari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and the second being allotted to Hadhrat Mu’aaz (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).<\/p>\n As Hadhrat Mu’aaz (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was leaving Madinah Munawwarah, he was mounted on a camel while Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) walked aside him advising him along the way. Now, imagine the burden that was felt by Hadhrat Mu’aaz (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) as he rode the camel and Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was walking besides him. But it was the instruction of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), so he had to comply! Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) gave the necessary advice to Hadhrat Mu’aaz (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and then mentioned: \u201cO Mu’aaz! Perhaps when you return to Madinah, you will pass by my grave.\u201d<\/p>\n Hadhrat Mu’aaz (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) understood the implications of this statement and began crying. Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) turned his mubaarak face towards Madinah and continued: \u201cClose and beloved to me are those who adopt taqwa, whoever they are and wherever they are.\u201d<\/p>\n What is taqwa?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hence, the manner or method of attaining the true love of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) is to adopt taqwa. What is taqwa? Taqwa can be translated as abstaining and distancing ourselves from those actions that are forbidden by Allah Ta\u2018ala and His Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n A Sahaabi once asked Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu): \u201cWhat is this taqwa that is repeatedly mentioned in the Quraan?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTell me!\u201d enquired Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). \u201cDid you ever walk along a narrow pathway that was enshrouded with thorny bushes on either side?\u201d<\/p>\n The Sahaabi replied in the affirmative. Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) then asked: \u201cHow did you walk along that path?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI wrapped my clothes tightly around myself and walked slowly, careful not to be pricked by any thorns or getting entangled in them.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThat,\u201d replied Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) emphatically, \u201cis taqwa!\u201d<\/p>\n The commentary of this is that taqwa entails treading cautiously along the path of this worldly life, ensuring that one is not harmed or pricked by the sins of this world. If we confront a woman who is not observing purdah, we lower our gazes; if the sound of music is heard from a radio or any other instrument, we ignore it; if anyone berates us, we exercise patience by not replying in the similar vein. The gist of taqwa is to protect all the limbs; the heart, mind, legs, eyes, ears, hands and private organs, from breaking the commandments of Allah Ta\u2018ala.<\/p>\n The caution of our Akaabir<\/strong><\/p>\n We need to educate ourselves in understanding what the desire of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was and adhere rigidly to that path. This was found to a great extent in the lives of our seniors. Moulana Thanwi\u2019s \u0631\u062d\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/span> practice was to change his clothes on a Friday, although the clothes that he was wearing were still clean. He used to fold up the clothing in a bundle and hang them on a hook on the wall in his room. The washerman would then come and take it from there. There was also a desk in the room and, sometimes, a kitaab would be left on it. Once he instructed someone to hang his clothing on the hook, but he asked him to ensure that no kitaab was placed on the desk. The reason: he could not tolerate his used clothing being hung in a higher position than the kitaab.<\/p>\n A person personally narrated to me that once he was in the khidmat (service) of Moulana Saharanpuri \u0631\u062d\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/span>. When he was about to depart, he shook hands with Moulana and then said: \u201cI wish to make mashwarah (consult) with you on a certain matter.\u201d<\/p>\n Moulana moved from the carpet that he was sitting on and asked: \u201cWhat is it that you wish to talk about?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt will only take a minute,\u201d he placated. \u201cThere was no need for Moulana to get up and move from your place.\u201d<\/p>\n Moulana replied: \u201cThe madrasah has given us this carpet for the purpose of teaching hadeeth, not to make mashwarah with our friends. Thus, it should be used for the purpose that it was given.\u201d<\/p>\n This was the level of caution that our buzurgs exercised in ensuring that they did not use anything incorrectly.<\/p>\n When Moulana Saharanpuri \u0631\u062d\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/span> was in Madinah, he used to perform his Taraaweeh by the Rowdha-e-Mubarak; reciting to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Moulana maintained such a degree of respect that, at the time of making salaam, he would be shivering and tears would be flowing profusely from his eyes.<\/p>\n Moulana Husain Ahmad Madani \u0631\u062d\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/span> would stand for an hour and a half in complete silence and humility, in front of the Rowdha-e-Mubarak. Those accompanying him would sit down due to tiredness, but Moulana would continue standing in that same posture.<\/p>\n Moulana also taught hadeeth in Musjid-un-Nabawi. On one occasion, Moulana was discussing the hadeeth of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) being alive in his grave. The students posed numerous objections and counter objections to Moulana\u2019s explanations. He suddenly lifted his gaze and looked intently towards the Rowdha-e-Mubarak. The students followed suit and to their utter astonishment, they witnessed that the building and the extra decorations were cleared and Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was seated there. Moulana turned his gaze back to the kitaab and the Rowdha-e-Mubarak was restored to its original state. This was the condition and status of our buzurgs. Hence, they ensured that no action of theirs was contrary to the desire of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n Our attitude towards life<\/strong><\/p>\n Now, we claim to be the same ummatis of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! But what is the calibre of these ummatis? Ummatis who are stooped in sin! The disposition of any ummati should be that he would not perform any action that is against the desire of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). For example, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) has forbidden the taking of interest. It is narrated in a hadeeth:<\/p>\n \u201cThe curse of Allah Ta\u2018ala is on the taker of interest, the giver of interest, the scribe of the contract and the witnesses to the transaction.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Hence, we as the ummatis of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) should create an abhorrence for these types of transactions.<\/p>\n A Muslim must not lie. When we lie, the angels of mercy flee miles away from us due to the stench emanating from our mouths. Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) has also forbidden breaching a promise. It is recorded in a hadeeth that he who makes a promise with the intention of breaking it, is a munaafiq. He has displayed a sign of hypocrisy. We must not ape the lives of other nations and begin to reason like them. For example, thinking that by dealing in interest or telling lies, our businesses will prosper. We must not admire the material possessions of other nations and develop a desire and greed to accumulate the same. If we aspire to lead a certain way of life, then let us lead the way of life shown to us by Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and expounded upon by the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum).<\/p>\n A Muslim should take a lesson from every feature of life. If we see a snake, reflect and ponder over the favour of Allah Ta\u2018ala upon us. He has created us as human beings and not as harmful creatures such as a snake which drives fear into the hearts of people. It is recorded in a hadeeth that, as far as the world is concerned, then we must always draw a comparison with those who are less fortunate than ourselves. If we do not possess some material commodities then reflect upon those who have even less than us and, in this manner, the reality will dawn upon us that compared to those less fortunate than us, I have much more!<\/p>\n Shaikh Sa’di \u0631\u062d\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/span> once related: \u201cI never really concerned myself over the affairs of this dunya except on one occasion. I did not possess any shoes and I went barefoot to the marketplace and there I saw an individual who did not have any feet! It was then that I realised how fortunate I was and I expressed my gratitude to Allah Ta\u2018ala for blessing me with feet.\u201d<\/p>\n I [Mufti Mahmood Sahib \u0631\u062d\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/span>] had personally seen in Makkah Mukarramah, an individual performing tawaaf by rolling around the Ka’bah. He enwrapped himself in some type of clothing and rolled around the Ka’bah. Therefore, we must always turn our gazes to those less fortunate than ourselves. Some people do not have homes, hence they sleep on the streets or on shop verandas to protect themselves from the natural elements. Others do not have any source of income and resort to begging for their livelihood. Some servants of Allah Ta\u2018ala do not have certain faculties: some are blind, some are deaf, some are paralysed, etc. We should always cast our gazes at these people and be grateful to Allah Ta\u2018ala for bestowing us with these favours. Never turn your attention to the more privileged, as we will become despondent and utter grim statements such as: \u201cSo and so has a mansion and I have nothing. So and so has an expensive vehicle and I have nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n However, as far as deen is concerned, then we must judge ourselves with those who are more righteous and virtuous, and reason in this manner that this individual is a human just like myself, hence I also need to exert myself in deeni matters. There are many servants of Allah Ta\u2018ala who recite the entire Qur\u2019aan Shareef daily. Haroon Ar-Rasheed was a great king of his time, controlling the affairs of a vast kingdom, but daily, he used to perform 500 rakaats of nafl salaah. He was a normal human like us, possessing two hands, two legs, two ears, two eyes and one nose. He did not possess any extraordinary senses of any kind to enable him to perform these 500 rakaats of nafl salaah.<\/p>\n Hadhrat Uthmaan\u00a0(radhiyallahu ‘anhu)\u00a0used to complete the entire Quraan Shareef in one rakaat of his witr salaah.<\/p>\n Imam Abu Hanifah \u0631\u062d\u0645\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/span> completed the entire Quraan Shareef in Makkah Mukarramah, in two rakaats standing in front of the Baitullah \u2013 and he was also a human just like us.<\/p>\n There are many servants of Allah Ta\u2018ala who pass their day in a state of hunger, tying stones to their bellies. Nabi\u2019s (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) condition was such that after performing fajr salaah, he would go home and enquire if there was any food to eat. If the reply was in the negative, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) would say: \u201cI shall then fast,\u201d and he would tie a stone to his belly.<\/p>\n On one occasion, on a sweltering hot day, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) went to the musjid. A Sahaabi came to the musjid and Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked him, \u201cWhy did you come in this extreme heat?\u201d<\/p>\n He replied: \u201cO Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! I am extremely hungry and distressed, hence I have come to the musjid to gain comfort by looking at your blessed countenance.\u201d<\/p>\n Shortly thereafter, another Sahaabi also came to the musjid and Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) posed the same question, to which he replied: \u201cI do not have any food. Therefore, I came so that perhaps I may get something from you, O Nabi of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).\u201d<\/p>\n Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) remarked: \u201cThe difference between you two is like the difference in the answers given by the two of you.\u201d<\/p>\n The answer of one was: \u201cI gain comfort by looking at you,\u201d while the answer of the other was: \u201cPerhaps I may get some food from you.\u201d<\/p>\n Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) proceeded to the date orchard of an Ansaari Sahaabi followed by these two Sahaabah. It was the harvesting season and the Sahaabi\u2019s entire family had taken up temporary residence in the orchard. This Sahaabi was not present, he had gone to fetch cold water from a certain place, hence Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and the two Sahaabah sought shelter under a date palm.<\/p>\n When this Sahaabi returned and saw the blessed countenance of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), he became elated that the leader of both the worlds, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), was resting in his orchard. He immediately plucked a bunch of dates from one of the trees and presented it before Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). The bunch contained a mixture of ripe, unripe and partially ripened ates. Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked: \u201cWhy did you not bring a bunch of ripened dates instead of this bunch containing a variety of dates?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI brought this bunch,\u201d he explained, \u201cbecause some people like ripe dates and others unripe dates, while some like partially ripe dates. Thus you may partake of whichever ones you desire.\u201d<\/p>\n After partaking of the dates and the cool revitalising water, Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said: \u201cOn the Day of Qiyaamah, you will be asked about the bounties (of Allah Ta\u2018ala). Allah Ta\u2018ala will ask: \u2018You had eaten of the dates which I had created, you drank from the water which I had created and you had taken shelter under a tree which I had created. What good deeds did you do in exchange?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Let us ponder over the exquisite clothing that we wear, the sprawling mansions that we live in, the pure and refreshing water that we daily drink and the sumptuous meals that we daily eat! Did it ever cross our minds that we will have to give an account for all of these favours that Allah Ta\u2018ala has bestowed upon us? If we scrutinize our lives, we will discover that many of us lead a life contrary to the life of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Are we really accomplishing the task that we have been sent for? Despite all our material progress, we have in actual fact retrogressed.<\/p>\n Cause for distress and anguish<\/strong><\/p>\n Since my arrival here in Kashmir, I have been inundated with people complaining of the overwhelming distress and anguish in their lives. The root cause is that we are seeking contentment and serenity in worldly avenues. Tell me, if a thirsty person searches for water in a chair or a wall, will he find what he is looking for? Certainly not! He will have to draw the water from the river, a well or simply get it by opening the tap.<\/p>\n Similarly, today we feel that, through worldly achievements and gains, we will acquire contentment and bliss. An individual reasons that if he gets a car, he will acquire peace of mind. Allah Ta\u2018ala alone knows the haraam banking transactions required to purchase that car. Now, if he is involved in an accident and loses his life, did he gain that peace of mind? Another person feels that if he invests in rail transport, he will also get that peace of mind. The train is derailed and thousands of lives are destroyed. What peace of mind is this? Similarly, if a person invests in the aviation industry and the plane crashes destroying everyone aboard, what peace of mind has he acquired?<\/p>\n Another person reasons that if he becomes the prime minister, he will gain contentment. Observe the lives of most of the present prime ministers and we will realise that this a deception. Many have met a very cruel and humiliating fate. Another person amasses hoards of money, thinking that this will grant him serenity and contentment. If a single termite finds its way to these notes, will he gain that serenity?<\/p>\n Changing our outlook towards life<\/strong><\/p>\n Muslims are squandering their lives pursuing tranquillity in incorrect avenues. Peace of mind will be found only in the remembrance of Allah Ta\u2018ala.<\/p>\n \u0623\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627 \u0628\u0650\u0630\u0650\u0643\u0652\u0631\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0640\u0647\u0650 \u062a\u064e\u0637\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0626\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0642\u064f\u0644\u064f\u0648\u0628\u064f<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOnly in the zikr of Allah, will hearts find peace.\u201d (ar-Ra`d: 28)<\/em><\/p>\n The stronger a person\u2019s relationship is with Allah Ta\u2018ala, the greater the satisfaction and contentment of life he will enjoy. A person who is employed in a factory is constantly worried that if his employer becomes angry with him, he will lose his job. But if his relationship with Allah Ta\u2018ala is strong, he will not be troubled with these apprehensions because he will have the true conviction that Allah Ta\u2018ala is the only Sustainer and Provider. If Allah Ta\u2018ala seals one door of sustenance, then He will open another. There is no shortage in the treasures of Allah Ta\u2018ala.<\/p>\n Man is always apprehensive about his future: will I be successful in this venture and will that situation work out in my favour, etc.? But if his relationship with Allah Ta\u2018ala is strengthened, then such fears and apprehensions will be dispelled because he will have the full conviction and certainty that Allah Ta\u2018ala alone is the Protector and Guardian.<\/p>\n Thus, if a thief steals his money or his business goes through a lean period, he will not become overly concerned because he has the certainty that in the treasures of Allah Ta\u2018ala, there is no shortage.<\/p>\n A buzurg\u2019s khaadim (attendant) came up to him and very sorrowfully said: \u201cHadhrat! The valuable pearl given to you by the king, is lost.\u201d<\/p>\n The buzurg lowered his head and after a while replied: \u201cAlhamdulillah.\u201d<\/p>\n After a short while, the khaadim returned and said: \u201cHadhrat! The pearl has been found.\u201d<\/p>\n The buzurg again lowered his head and after a short period reiterated: \u201cAlhamdulillah.\u201d<\/p>\n When enquired to explain this strange behaviour, he replied: \u201cWhen I was informed that it was lost, I examined the condition of my heart to determine whether I was affected in any way, (i.e. was I grieving over its loss). I found that I was not disturbed by it, hence, I said, \u2018Alhamdulillah\u2019. When I was informed of its recovery, I again examined my heart to see if I was affected in any way. I discovered that I was not, hence I again said, \u2018Alhamdulillah\u2019. My heart was not attached in any way to that pearl therefore, if it got lost or if it was recovered, both scenarios were equal to me. I did not rejoice at its recovery nor lament at its loss.\u201d<\/p>\n This ought to be the outlook of a Muslim. Many such examples can be found in the lives of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum). They placed total reliance in Allah Ta\u2018ala and not in their capabilities and efforts.<\/p>\n A horse\u2019s reaction upon hearing the name of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)<\/strong><\/p>\n Zuraarah bin Aufah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was participating in a jihad and he laid forth a challenge to the enemy. The battles in that era were fought in this manner that a combatant from one camp would challenge someone from the enemy camp to a duel. When one of them is killed, a second person would lay down a challenge and thereafter a third person, eventually culminating in a fully-fledged battle. This Sahaabi was engaged in the duel for a long period of time and he realised that his horse was reaching the point of exhaustion.<\/p>\n He grabbed the horse by its mane and reprimanded it: \u201cIf today you tire and let me down, tomorrow on the Day of Qiyaamah, I will complain to Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) about you.\u201d<\/p>\n The horse shuddered, neighed, and plunged itself into the heat of the duel and the enemy was killed. The name of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had such an impact on a horse! It is indeed a great shame that the name of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) has a zero effect and impact in the lives of Muslims today. Their appearance, clothing and lifestyles are in complete contrast with the sunnat of Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). The greater a person will adhere to the sunnat, the more contentment and serenity (peace of mind) will he experience. May Allah Ta\u2018ala give us all the correct understanding! 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