Bismillah, As Salaam Alaikum
Allah command us to establish peace and justice in this world. All of the Prophets and their companions strove for this same goal, and they were all persecuted for doing so.
Here are excerpts from an article on establishing Allah's Design of Peace and Justice in the world.
"Some people go so far in opposition of the Islamic system of peace and justice that they persecute and kill those who stand up for Islam. The Jews had a history of doing so. Unfortunately, the same behaviour continues during our times. The people who stand up for Islam and work hard to establish Islamic peace and justice in the world are persecuted, imprisoned and killed both by the so-called Muslim rulers and by non-Muslims powers alike."
"21) Verily, those who reject the signs of Allaah and kill the prophets unjustly and kill those among people who enjoin justice, give them the news of a painful punishment. (22) They are those whose actions shall become null both in this world and the hereafter, and they shall have no helpers."
"This verse clarifies that resisting the establishment of Islamic system of peace and justice is such a serious crime in the sight of Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala that it nullifies all other good actions performed by a person."
"(23) Just look at those who are given a portion of the Book. They are being invited to the Book of Allaah to settle their differences, then a group of them turns away; and they are those who disregard. (24) This is because they say, "the fire shall not touch us but for a few days"; thus their self-invented ideas deceive them in the matters of their Deen. (25) But how will they fare when We shall gather them together on a day about which there is no doubt, and everyone shall be paid exactly what it has earned, and they will not
be wronged?"
Peace, Curtis Sharif
Houston, Texas
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 17:07:59 +0700
From: "DDN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Teachings of the Qur'aan: Aali`Imraan - Aayaat 18-25
B i s m i l l a a h i r R a h m a a n i r R a h e e m
Bismillaahi walhamdulillaahi wassalaatu wassalaamu 'alaa rasoolillaahi
Assalaamu `Alaykum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuhu
Teachings of the Qur`aan
Aali-`Imraan
Soorah 3
Aayaat 18 - 25
by Ayub A. Hamid
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After describing the two paradigms of life and comparing the results of each, Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala reminds every one, especially the people of the Book, that He created people to live by the Islamic paradigm and establish justice and peace in this world because He Himself is Just and the maintainer of Justice, equity and balance in the whole universe.
The people who have knowledge of the functioning of this universe and who sincerely reflect on the facts about Allaah's creations observe that there is balance, equilibrium, equity and fairness in everything that has been pre-programmed by Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala. The universe continues to function and operate because of this natural balance and equity, both of which were pre-programmed through the laws of nature. From a sub-atomic particle to the greatest galaxy, everything is consistently programmed to function in that balanced manner. Every living thing has been pre-programmed to maintain that balance through laws of nature and instincts.It was only human beings and Jinns who were given freedom to make decisions in some parts of their life, in addition to them being pre-programmed through laws of nature and instincts. This freedom allows people either to excel, maintain justice or do wrong. To help them, Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala taught them Islam as their Deen so that they can avoid doings wrongs and the consequent problems those wrongs may cause in the society and so that they can maintain justice and peace in the society, and rather, do even better than being fair by excelling in their behaviour.Islam is the only way of life that is from Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala and acceptable to Him and that is the only lifestyle that can maintain peace and justice in the world. Every deviation in lifestyle from the Islamic lifestyle creates injustice, strife and chaos in the world. To maintain peace and justice in the world, Islam was taught to Adam and reminded to people through prophets and messengers so that people remain obedient to Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala by living Islam. Hence, anyone who lives a lifestyle other than Islamic lifestyle, is rebelling against Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala, the Creator who will hold them accountable for this rebellion.
(18) Allaah Himself, angels and those who possess knowledge give witness that there is no god except He, the Maintainer of justice; there is no god except He, the Mighty, the Wise. (19) Indeed, to Allaah, Deen means Islam.
When Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala sent His final Prophet and Messenger Muhammad, sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam, the people of the Book should have all accepted him and practised Islam willingly under his guidance and leadership. Unfortunately, many of them did not. But it was not because they lacked knowledge. It was because of their own insincere, ulterior motives. Their worldly interests were tied to the status quo. They did not want the Islamic justice and fairness deprive them of their undue pride and unfair practices. As their rejection of Islam was for the consideration of the life of this world, they are being reminded that they will be held accountable for this rejection of Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala's deen.
(20) But if they argue with you, say: "I have submitted myself entirely to Allaah as a Muslim and so has every one who follows me;" and say to those who have been given the Book and to the unlearned (Gentiles): "Do you submit yourselves as Muslims?" So if they do, then indeed they found the guidance; but if they turn back, then your duty is only to convey the message. And Allaah does watch the slaves.
This gives a clear message that salvation is possible only if a person follows Islam exactly as preached, practised and implemented by the Messenger, sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam. Any deviation from the Islamic lifestyle as modelled by the Prophet, sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam is misguidance and results in imbalance and unfairness in some form or the other; hence, unacceptable to Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala.
Many Muslims become apologetic facing vicious attacks. Many try to rationalize Islamic teachings and commands to appease non-Muslims. We should never step into that game. Our invitation must be towards Islamic beliefs through a rational approach.
Some people go so far in opposition of the Islamic system of peace and justice that they persecute and kill those who stand up for Islam. The Jews had a history of doing so. Unfortunately, the same behaviour continues during our times. The people who stand up for Islam and work hard to establish Islamic peace and justice in the world are persecuted, imprisoned and killed both by the so-called Muslim rulers and by non-Muslims powers alike.
(21) Verily, those who reject the signs of Allaah and kill the prophets unjustly and kill those among people who enjoin justice, give them the news of a painful punishment. (22) They are those whose actions shall become null both in this world and the hereafter, and they shall have no helpers.
This verse clarifies that resisting the establishment of Islamic system of peace and justice is such a serious crime in the sight of Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala that it nullifies all other good actions performed by a person.
Although Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala has clearly told through all prophets and messengers that salvation in the hereafter and the establishment of a peaceful and fair society on the earth are possible only through the practice of Islamic system of life, people keep inventing myths and theories in the matter of Deen. One of the common ones is that the descendents of the true followers of a prophet or messenger start thinking that they are chosen people and that, regardless of their deeds and lifestyle, they will be entered into paradise. Even if they have to suffer a punishment, it will be a brief one after which they will be in paradise anyway. Despite clear pronouncement to the contrary, they keep deluding themselves. In effect, they only pick up from the religious teachings a few segments that support their myths and forget about the rest. They are being warned:
(23) Just look at those who are given a portion of the Book. They are being invited to the Book of Allaah to settle their differences, then a group of them turns away; and they are those who disregard. (24) This is because they say, "the fire shall not touch us but for a few days"; thus their self-invented ideas deceive them in the matters of their Deen. (25) But how will they fare when We shall gather them together on a day about which there is no doubt, and everyone shall be paid exactly what it has earned, and they will not be wronged?
Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala had the whole plan of guidance for human being in His eternal Book that is referred to as "The Book" in the Qur-aan. As mentioned earlier, that guidance was designed to help people live in a balanced way to maintain justice and peace in their societies. As the human society was evolving, they were provided appropriate guidance according to their evolving needs through the messengers of their time. This process continued until the humanity fully matured and the final and complete guidance was sent in the form of the Qur-aan though the final Prophet and Messenger of Allaah, sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam. Thus, in verse 23, the portion of the Book refers to the revelations to the messengers from Moosa to 'Eesa`alayhimussalaam which people of the Book should have been following. The Book of Allaah refers to the Holy Qur-aan the final and complete guidance from Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala for all human beings until the Day of Judgment.
In the past, it was the Jews who had that kind of attitude and suffered from such delusions. But now the majority of Muslims have joined their ranks. Recitation of these verses should be a wake up call for all Muslims that we need to practice Islam fully as a complete package contained in the Qur-aan and implement the Islamic system of life completely if we want to attain salvation in the hereafter and peace, justice, respect and our rightful place in this world.
Next: Verses 26 - 32
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Note: To read Ustaadz Ayub A. Hamid's tafseer on: Soorahs Al Faatihah, Al Baqarah, An Nisaa` and the previous installments of Aali`Imraan, please click this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DDN/messages/1
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Note: The quotations of the Qur-aan provided in the above article is not a literal translation. Instead of literal translation, it gives interpretive meanings of the verses, along with their contextual details. Please remember that any translation of the Holy Qur-aan is in fact only an _expression_ of the translator's understanding of the Word of Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala, and hence cannot be equated with the Qur-aan itself. Only the original Arabic text can be called the Holy Qur-aan.
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Karima-DDN
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(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims."} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels." [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, "Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all."
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