{"id":20835,"date":"2024-06-10T14:58:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T12:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=20835"},"modified":"2024-06-10T14:59:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T12:59:15","slug":"chain-reaction-of-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=20835","title":{"rendered":"Chain Reaction of Good"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) was initially a slave. His master had once taken him to the marketplace to sell him. However, whenever anyone showed interest in purchasing him, Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) first asked him, \u201cWhat would you do with me? (i.e. what work would you make me do?)\u201d The buyer would then explain his reason for purchase hearing which Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) would request him not to purchase him.<\/p>\n

This continued until a man came by and showed an interest in purchasing him. Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) thus asked him the same question. He replied, \u201cI will make you a doorman for my house.\u201d Hearing this, Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) agreed to this man purchasing him. The man thus purchased him and took him home.<\/p>\n

His new owner wished to visit a property of his which was out of the town. However, he did not want to leave his three daughters unattended since they would leave his home and commit indecent and shameful acts in the town.<\/p>\n

Therefore, he told Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam), \u201cI have arranged for their food and whatever (else) they would need. Hence, when I leave, lock the door, sit behind it and do not open it until I return.\u201d After the master had left, the daughters wished to leave the house and thus instructed Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) to open the door. However, he refused to obey them and did not open it. They (became enraged and) injured him on his head. Despite this, Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) merely washed and cleaned the blood off himself and sat down. In fact, even when the master returned, he did not inform him of what they had done to him.<\/p>\n

After some time, the master wished to go out once again. He thus made the same arrangements as before and instructed Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) not to open the door for them. As he left, the daughters wished to leave the house yet again and instructed Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) to open the door. However, he again refused to let them leave. Once again, these girls injured him on his head and his response was the same. Similarly, when his master returned, he did not tell him what harm they had caused him.<\/p>\n

Observing the conduct of Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam), the eldest sister thought to herself, \u201cHow is it that this Abyssinian slave is more obedient to Allah \u2018Azza wa Jall than me? By Allah, I will definitely repent.\u201d She thus repented and changed her life.<\/p>\n

When the youngest sister saw this, she remarked, \u201cHow is it that this Abyssinian slave and my eldest sister are more obedient to Allah \u2018Azza wa Jall than me? By Allah, I will definitely repent.\u201d She too repented and changed her life.<\/p>\n

In the same manner, the middle sister also remarked, \u201cHow is it that these two (sisters of mine) and this Abyssinian slave are more obedient to Allah \u2018Azza wa Jall than me? By Allah, I will definitely repent.\u201d Thus, just like her sisters, she repented and changed her life.<\/p>\n

The effect of their lives changing and its blessings were such that it had a chain reaction; when the sinful people of the town came to know that they had repented they remarked, \u201cHow is it that this Abyssinian slave and the daughters of so-and-so are more obedient to Allah than us?\u201d They thus all repented and changed their lives to such an extent that from being the most sinful and disobedient people of the town, they became devout worshippers of Allah Ta\u2018ala.<\/p>\n

(Kitaabut Tawwaabeen \u2013 Ibnu Qudaamah pg. 71)<\/em><\/p>\n

Lessons:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Concern for the shame and chastity of one\u2019s children is extremely necessary, especially in our time when shamelessness and indecency abound. Hence, as parents, we need to ensure that our children are not exposed to those environments and influences that lure them to shameful and indecent acts. Even in our absence, we need to make the necessary arrangements in this regard.<\/p>\n

2. When a person is in good company \u2013 no matter how evil he may be \u2013 the effect of that company will inevitably rub off onto him, just as a person who spends time in a perfume shop will inevitably benefit from the fragrance. Witnessing the piety of Sayyiduna Luqmaan (\u2018alaihis salaam) eventually affected these girls and caused them to change their lives, even though they were in his company involuntarily. If we have to voluntarily adopt the company of the pious and righteous, how much greater will the effect of their company be on us.<\/p>\n

3. When a person becomes the friend of Allah Ta\u2018ala, remains in His obedience at all times and adopts good character, he will become a great asset to society. The reason is that he creates an environment of righteousness and becomes a means of others following him, since righteousness has a natural attraction, thereby creating a chain reaction. Sayyiduna Luqmaan\u2019s (\u2018alaihis salaam) obedience to the commands of Allah Ta\u2018ala created this environment of righteousness which eventually caused the sinful people of the town to completely change their lives and become devout worshippers of Allah Ta\u2018ala. We too should try and create environments of righteousness and piety by always remaining in the obedience of Allah Ta\u2018ala.<\/p>\n

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