In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Perished Nation - Migration - Suicide
By Irshad Mahmood - Director, Siraat-al-Mustaqeem Dawah Centre
Every Nation has Certain Period to Live:Say:
I have no power to hurt or benefit myself, save that which Allah will.
For every nation there is an appointed time. When their time comes,
then they cannot put it off an hour, nor hasten (it), (Ref:
Al_Quraan_010.049).And
how many a community have We destroyed that was thankless for its means
of livelihood! And yonder are their dwellings, which have not been
inhabited after them save a little. And We, even We, were the
inheritors, (Ref: Al_Quraan_028.058).No nation can outstrip its term nor can they lag behind, (Ref: Al_Quraan_015.005).Then
after them We brought forth other generations. No nation can outstrip
its term, nor yet postpone it, (Ref: Al_Quraan_023.042-043).Have
they not traveled in the land to see the nature of the consequence for
those before them? They were more numerous than these, and mightier in
power and (in the) traces (which they left behind them) in the earth.
But all that they used to earn availed them not. And when their
messengers brought them clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty) they
exulted in the knowledge they (themselves) possessed. And that which
they were wont to mock befell them. Then, when they saw Our doom, they
said: We believe in Allah only and reject (all) that we used to
associate (with Him). But their faith could not avail them when they
saw Our doom. This is Allah's law, which hath ever taken course for His
bondmen. And then the disbelievers will be ruined, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_040.082-085).Have
they not traveled in the land and seen the nature of the consequence
for those who were before them? They were stronger than these in power,
and they dug the earth and built upon it more than these have built.
Messengers of their own came unto them with clear proofs (of Allah's
Sovereignty). Surely Allah wronged them not, but they did wrong
themselves, (Ref: Al_Quraan_030.009).Materialistic World:And
do not stretch your eyes after that with which We have provided
different classes of them, (of) the splendor of this world's life, that
We may thereby try them; and the sustenance (given) by your Lord is
better and more abiding, (Ref: Al_Quraan_020.131).O
you who believe! surely from among your wives and your children there
is an enemy to you; therefore beware of them; and if you pardon and
forbear and forgive, then surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. Your
possessions and your children are only a trial, and Allah it is with
Whom is a great reward. Therefore be careful of (your duty to) Allah as
much as you can, and hear and obey and spend, it is better for your
souls; and whoever is saved from the greediness of his soul, these it
is that are the successful, (Ref: Al_Quraan_064.014-016).O
you who believe! let not your wealth, or your children, divert you from
the remembrance of Allah; and whoever does that, these are the losers,
(Ref: Al_Quraan_063.009).And
let not their property (wealth) and their children excite your
admiration; Allah only wishes to chastise them with these in this world
and (that) their souls may depart while they are disbelievers, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_009.085).Why Nations Destroy?Allah Never Destroys the Good Nations:But
why were there not among the generations before you those possessing
understanding, who should have forbidden the making of mischief in the
earth, except a few of those whom We delivered from among them? And
those who were unjust went after what they are made to enjoy of plenty,
and they were guilty. Your Lord never annihilates any community
unjustly, while its people are righteous, (Al_Quraan_011.116-117).Allah Never Changes the Conditions of a Nation till their People (NOT their Leader) Changes themselves:In
the manner of the people of Pharaoh and those before them; they
disbelieved in Allah's communications, therefore Allah destroyed them
on account of their faults; surely Allah is strong, severe in requiting
(evil). This is because Allah has never changed a favor which He has
conferred upon a people until they change their own condition; and
because Allah is Hearing, Knowing, (Ref: Al_Quraan_008.052-053).Corruption in the Land is because of Peoples Deeds:Corruption
has appeared in the land and the sea on account of what the hands of
men have wrought (done), that He may make them taste a part of that
which they have done, so that they may return, (Ref: Al_Quraan_030.041).Disasters Continued:Even
if a Quraan caused mountains to move, or the earth to tear asunder, or
the dead to speak (they will not believe). Allah controls all things.
Is it not time for the believers to give up and realize that if Allah
willed, He could have guided all the people? The disbelievers will
continue to suffer disasters, as a consequence of their own works, or
have disasters strike close to them, until Allah's promise is
fulfilled. Allah will never change the predetermined destiny, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_013.031).Miserable Life of Disbelievers:And
whoever turns away from My reminder (message), he will have a miserable
life, and We will raise him on the Day of Resurrection, blind, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_020.124).Disbelievers are Losing their Lands:Nay,
We gave the good things of this life to these men and their fathers
until the period grew long for them; Do they not then see that We
gradually reduce the land (in their control) from its outlying borders?
Is it then they who will win, (Ref: Al_Quraan_021.044).Destruction of Disbeliever's Land:And
when We wish to destroy a town, We send Our commandment to the people
of it who lead easy lives, but they transgress therein; thus the word
proves true against it, so We destroy it with utter destruction. And
how many of the generations did We destroy after Nuh! and your Lord is
sufficient as Knowing and Seeing with regard to His servants' faults,
(Ref: Al_Quraan_017.016-017).We need to find out immediately:
Why Muslims and Muslims countries are getting more affected, while
Allah promised to protect the believers? What was the sins of those
Muslims who were affected by such disasters, so that we can avoid those
sins?And
if the people of the towns had believed and guarded (against evil) we
would certainly have opened up for them blessings from the heaven and
the earth, but they rejected, so we overtook them for what they had
earned, (Ref: Al_Quraan_007.096).Indonesia
got affected by Tsunami triggered by an undersea Earthquake on
26-DEC-2004. Before Bangladesh got affected by massive flood and over
2/3 of Bangladesh gone under water. History of Earthquake in Iran and
Turkey is not too old as well. It looks like we are Muslims by name
only. We have the Quraan and we believe on the Quraan that it is from
Allah and free from any kind of error or contradiction BUT when the
time comes to practice it, we try to deviate from it and start looking
shortcuts. Enter into Islaam Completely and immediately without any
delay.Disasters are not without any reason:Mischief
(Disaster or Corruption) has appeared on land and sea because of (the
evil) that the hands of men have earned, that (Allah) may give them a
taste of some of their deeds: in order that they may turn back (from
Evil), (Ref: Al_Quraan_030:041).As
for those who disbelieve, disaster ceaseth not to strike them because
of what they do, or it dwelleth near their home until the threat of
Allah come to pass, (Ref: Al_Quraan_013.031).In the above two Ayaat Disaster points to both the Natural Disasters as well as Man Mad, including a Cruel Ruler.Do we think that Allah will change our conditions, since we just recite Kalima and obey his few commands?
It is our mistake. Allah never changes the condition of people unless
they change themselves. Our Ummah has to change immediately, so don't
delay, time is running out. Do you think that Cruel Ruler is not a
Disaster, Think again.Remember:
After Listening or watching or reading etc. of Quraan and Authentic
Hadeeth, it is your responsibility to think and decide as well as
change accordingly and immediately. Yes, Rasool Allah already warned
that there will be around 73 sects of Muslims BUT only one will go to
the Heaven, doesn't mean that in any sects I am fine. I must need to
find out the right one and change accordingly and immediately, only
then there is a real hope to enter to the heaven. Tomorrow may never
come so don't delay and Enter into Islaam immediately. Also telling
others as well is your responsibility.Possible Reason Why Muslim Ummah is suffering Badly:Yet
you it is who slay your people and turn a party from among you out of
their homes, backing each other up against them unlawfully and
exceeding the limits; and if they should come to you, as captives you
would ransom them-- while their very turning out was unlawful for you.
Do you then believe in a part of the Book and disbelieve in the other?
What then is the re ward of such among you as do this but disgrace in
the life of this world, and on the day of resurrection they shall be
sent back to the most grievous chastisement, and Allah is not at all
heedless of what you do. These are they who buy the life of this world
for the hereafter, so their chastisement shall not be lightened nor
shall they be helped, (Ref: Al_Quraan_002.085-086).(Here
Believing means Practicing. Islaam is a Practical Religion and NOT a
Verbal Religion. Today vast majority of Muslim Ummah are not Practicing
Islaam completely, so it means, they are believing in some parts of the
Quraan, while disbelieving in the others.)Allah has promised for the great bounty, BUT why Muslim Ummah are suffering:And
if the people of the towns had believed and guarded (against evil) we
would certainly have opened up for them blessings from the heaven and
the earth, but they rejected, so we overtook them for what they had
earned, (Ref: Al_Quraan_007.096).Do
not hold the Messenger's calling (you) among you to be like your
calling one to the other; Allah indeed knows those who steal away from
among you, concealing themselves; therefore let those beware who go
against his order lest a trial afflict them or there befall them a
painful chastisement, (Ref: Al_Quraan_024.063).Behold!
You are those who are called upon to spend in Allah's way, but among
you are those who are niggardly, and whoever is niggardly is niggardly
against his own soul; and Allah is Self-sufficient and you have need
(of Him), and if you turn back He will bring in your place another
people, then they will not be like you, (Ref: Al_Quraan_047.038).Shall
I then seek a judge other than Allah? And He it is Who has revealed to
you the Book (which is) made plain; and those whom We have given the
Book know that it is revealed by your Lord with truth, therefore you
should not be of the disputers, (Ref: Al_Quraan_006.114).Those who don’t do Justice according to the Laws of Allah they are unbelievers:Surely
We revealed the Taurat in which was guidance and light; with it the
prophets who submitted themselves (to Allah) judged (matters) for those
who were Jews, and the masters of Divine knowledge and the doctors,
because they were required to guard (part) of the Book of Allah, and
they were witnesses thereof; therefore fear not the people and fear Me,
and do not take a small price for My communications; and whoever did
not judge by what Allah revealed, those are they that are the
unbelievers, (Ref: Al_Quraan_005.044).What about those Muslim Rulers, who don’t establish Deen-e-Ibrahim, how come they are Muslims?
What about those who appoint them by giving vote in a democratic
system, although there are others asking your support, so that they may
be able to establish Deen-e-Ibrahim? What about those who don’t go for
vote where there is a democratic system, to elect someone who is
promising to establish Deen-e-Ibrahim? As an example, suppose 3% of the population want to establish Deen-e-Ibarhim, but didn’t vote, 49% vote to the Non-Islaamic party while 48% vote to the Islaamic Party. Then Non-Islaamic Party will be in power only because of 3%
of the people who didn’t vote. Why there are so many divided Islaamic
Parties? Suppose that the majority of the people don’t want
Deen-e-Ibrahim System then, would you like to force the people or do
Dawah and leave the rest on Allah? A Muslim can never vote to a
Non-Islaamic party, while there are True Islaamic Parties available.
These things are extremely important and need TRUE Justice otherwise
the corrupt Rulers will be appointed and will destroy the Nation. You
must help those who are sincerely & peacefully trying to establish
Deen-e-Ibrahim.Those who vote for NON-Islaamic Party May be actually Disbelievers:O
you who believe! whoever from among you turns back from his religion,
then Allah will bring a people, He shall love them and they shall love
Him, lowly before the believers, mighty against the unbelievers, they
shall strive hard in Allah's way and shall not fear the censure of any
censurer; this is Allah's Face, He gives it to whom He pleases, and
Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing, (Ref: Al_Quraan_005.054).Remember: There is no Compulsion in the Religion … (Al_Quraan_002.256)Those who Divide the Religion are NO Longer Muslims:As
for those who Divide their Religion and break up into Sects, thou hast
NO part in them in the least: their affair is with Allah. He will in
the end tell them the truth of all that they did, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_006:159).Allah wants us to be United Perfectly:If
you DIFFER in anything (Faith, Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, etc.) amongst
yourself, then REFER to Allah and his Messenger, if you really believe
in Allah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for
determinations, (Al_Quraan_004.059).Weather
you believe or not, our Foundation (Worshipping Method) is widely
divided into several sects. Not only every group, believing on, that
they are right, BUT every person practically believe that he is right,
and perfect, so he is acting accordingly.Check
your Faith, Kalimah, Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, Hajj, etc (Every Act
including Worship). Think again, why you are different from other
Muslims. First see yourself, may be you are not Correct.Only
No Innovations, No Additions or Subtractions in our Faith, Kalimah,
Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, Hajj, etc. will bring us to Perfect Unity.Allah Saved only those Who were doing Dawah:But
why were there not among the generations before you those possessing
understanding, who should have forbidden the making of mischief in the
earth, except a few of those whom (ONLY) We Saved ( from harm)? And
those who were unjust went after what they are made to enjoy of plenty,
and they were guilty, (Ref: Al_Quraan_011:116).It
is NOT only Duty of Scholars to do Dawah (Tell the TRUTH about the
Message of Allah), to save the whole world from Disasters. A single
Scholar may not do door to door Dawah to tens of millions of people. It
is DUTY on EVERY Single Muslims to do Dawah with Wisdom. As an example,
I included at the end, "My Way of Dawah". Do some dialog and give them
Quraan, if they are really interested and give the address of Scholars
to contact for more clarifications.Allah Never Destroys the Good Nations:But
why were there not among the generations before you those possessing
understanding, who should have forbidden the making of mischief in the
earth, except a few of those whom We delivered from among them? And
those who were unjust went after what they are made to enjoy of plenty,
and they were guilty. Your Lord never annihilates any community
unjustly, while its people are righteous, (Ref: Al_Quraan_011.116-117).Allah Never Changes the Conditions of a Nation till their People (NOT their Leader) Changes themselves:In
the manner of the people of Pharaoh and those before them; they
disbelieved in Allah's communications, therefore Allah destroyed them
on account of their faults; surely Allah is strong, severe in requiting
(evil). This is because Allah has never changed a favor which He has
conferred upon a people until they change their own condition; and
because Allah is Hearing, Knowing, (Ref: Al_Quraan_008.052-053).Migration in Islaam (To Save a Life) - Life is A Lot More Important than Land:Rasool
Allah (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) migrated to save his life. Many Sahabaas
migrated to save their Lives. Moses (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) and his people
migrated to save their lives. Noah (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) and his people
migrated via their boat to save their lives.The Purpose of Migration is to save a life, since saving a single life is like saving the life of the whole world, (Ref. Al_Quraan_005.032).When
angels take the souls of those who die in sin against their souls, they
say: "In what (plight) were ye?" They reply: "Weak and oppressed were
we in the earth." They say: "Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough
for you to move yourselves away (From evil)?" Such men will find their
abode in Hell, - What an evil refuge! - Except those who are (really)
weak and oppressed - men, women, and children - who have no means in
their power, nor (a guide-post) to their way, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_004.097-098).O
my bondmen who believe! Lo! My earth is spacious. Therefore serve Me
only. How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance,
(Ref: Al_Quraan_029.052-063)?Migration when having very less power to defend, Allah knows how to protect his land:Hast
thou not seen how thy Lord dealt with the owners of the Elephant? Did
He not bring their stratagem to naught, And send against them swarms of
flying creatures, Which pelted them with stones of baked clay And made
them like green crops devoured (by cattle), (Ref:
Al_Quraan_105.001-005)?(Abraha
wanted to destroy the Kabaa, BUT Allah destroyed them, and people of
Makkah al-Mukarramah ( مكة المكرمة) managed to save their lives by
hiding them from Abraha’s forces, in the caves etc.)Migration after suffering oppression-Life is A Lot More Important than Land:To
those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah, after suffering
oppression, We will assuredly give a goodly home in this world; but
truly the reward of the Hereafter will be greater. If they only
realized (this)! (They are) those who persevere in patience, and put
their trust on their Lord, (Al_Quraan_016.041-042).Staying in a Non-Islaamic State without any VALID reason is Forbidden, Must Keep doing Dawah:Surely!
Those who believed and left their homes and strove with their wealth
and their lives for the cause of Allah, and those who took them in and
helped them: these are protecting friends one of another. And those who
believed but did not leave their homes, ye have no duty to protect them
till they leave their homes; but if they seek help from you in the
matter of religion then it is your duty to help (them) except against a
folk between whom and you there is a treaty. Allah is Seer of what ye
do. And those who disbelieve are protectors one of another - If
ye do not so, there will be confusion in the land, and great
corruption, (Ref: Al_Quraan_008.072-073).(If
Kafir stops you from offering Prayers then migrate, Allah’s earth is
spacious. Do not worry about sustenance (rizk). Now let us see
how Muhammad (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) implemented this. As you know Muhammad
(Peace-Be-Upon-Him) migrated from Makkah al-Mukarramah ( مكة المكرمة)
to Madina and never ever think to return. This is the Great secret of
migration, so Allah has given such a great reward by turning Makkah
al-Mukarramah ( مكة المكرمة) into the center place for all Muslims. In
brief, no fighting for the land)Are we ready to support New Muslim Women?O
you who believe! When there come to you believing women refugees,
examine (and test) them: Allah knows best as to their Faith: if ye
ascertain that they are Believers, then send them not back to the
Unbelievers; They are not lawful (wives) for the Unbelievers, nor are
the (Unbelievers) lawful (husbands) for them. But pay the Unbelievers
what they have spent (on their dower), and there will be no blame on
you if you marry them on payment of their dower to them; But hold not
to the guardianship of unbelieving women: ask for what you have spent
on their dowers, and let the (Unbelievers) ask for what they have spent
(on the dowers of women who come over to you); Such is the command of
Allah: He judges (with justice) between you. And Allah is Full of
Knowledge and Wisdom; And if any of your wives deserts you to the
Unbelievers, and you have an accession (by the coming over of a woman
from the other side), then pay to those whose wives have deserted the
equivalent of what they had spent (on their dower); And fear Allah, in
Whom you believe; (Al_Quraan_060.010-011).Suicide Never Allowed in Islaam (Life is A Lot More Important than Land):O
you who believe! Do not devour your property among yourselves falsely,
except that it be trading by your mutual consent; and do not kill
yourselves; surely Allah is Merciful to you, (Ref: Al_Quraan_004.029).Killing of Innocents Never Allowed in Islaam:And
do not kill any one whom Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause,
and whoever is slain unjustly, We have indeed given to his heir
authority, so let him not exceed the just limits in slaying; surely he
is aided, (Ref: Al_Quraan_017.033).Allah
does not forbid you respecting those who have not made war against you
on account of (your) religion, and have not driven you forth from your
homes, that you show them kindness and deal with them justly; surely
Allah loves the doers of justice, (Ref: Al_Quraan_060.008).Killing of Your Own Child Never Allowed in Islaam:And
do not kill your children for fear of poverty; We give them sustenance
and yourselves (too); surely to kill them is a great wrong, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_017.031).Non-Practicing Muslims are like ASS / Donkey carrying books, (Ref: Al_Quraan_062.005).None argue concerning the revelations (Ayaat) of Allah but those who disbelieve …, (Ref: Al_Quraan_040.004).