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Ignoring The Signs Of Allah

وَمَا تَأْتِيهِم مِّنْ آيَةٍ مِّنْ آيَاتِ رَبِّهِمْ إِلَّا كَانُوا عَنْهَا مُعْرِضِينَ
There comes to them no sign from the signs of your Lord, but they turn away from it. (Yasin, 36:46)

The Prophetﷺ called surah Yasin the heart of the Qur’an because it encapsulates the essential message of the Qur’an and the signs in the universe that point to its truth in a very powerful way.

Yet the signs cannot benefit those who are bent on ignoring them. After mentioning various signs of Allah (dead earth that comes to life with rain, night and day and sun and moon, ships, and other means of travel), it points out the state of self-imposed ignorance whereby human beings refuse to learn from the signs. This nonchalance results in foolish argumentation from them, mentioned in the next two ayahs. (Why should we feed the poor, God could have fed them if He wanted. And when is this resurrection after death going to take place?) The answer is to shake them out of this frivolity by giving a glimpse of the Hereafter where the sinners will be separated from the pious. The difference between the former’s doom and the latter’s bliss is not something that any sensible person can brush aside lightly.

The charge of ignoring the signs applies to those who pay no attention to them as well as those who study them in great depth but with a closed mindset that has already decided that this is a creation without a Creator and a design without a Designer. Their study does not lead them to God, because of its prior assumptions and predetermined conclusions. This applies to almost all studies of science even in the Muslim classrooms today because they just ape the methods and philosophies of ignorant science leaders. This is a similar message to what was given in surah Yusuf and should be a point of much concern for Muslim educators and scientists today.

Did Man Create gods?
قَالَ أَتَعْبُدُونَ مَا تَنْحِتُونَ
He answered: “Do you worship something that you (yourselves) have carved, (Al-Ṣaffat, 37:95)
Atheists, new and old, have declared that man created God. With this, they laughingly assure themselves that they have satisfactorily answered the question as to who created man. But this absurdity has a basis, which the Qur’an points out here. Man, in fact, has created gods. Whether it is the physical statues of deities or the false ideas about gods, they are all human creations. They result when we surrender to our own lusts, desires, and wishes. That however does not negate the existence of the one True God who created us. Atheism took root in the non-Muslim world, where its leaders only saw the false gods of human creation and decided that that was the entire story. In contrast, those who read the Qur’an with an open mind will come in conversation with the one True God. Worship has always been a common practice in all human societies. But we have two options for it. We can worship the one True God who created us or we can worship the false gods of our own creation – including the “no God” of atheism.
Doubt the Hereafter? Answer This.

أَمْ نَجْعَلُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ كَالْمُفْسِدِينَ فِي الْأَرْضِ أَمْ نَجْعَلُ الْمُتَّقِينَ كَالْفُجَّارِ
Shall We treat those who believe and do righteous deeds the same as those who commit mischief on the earth? Shall We make the God-fearing equal to the sinners? (Ṣad 38:28)

This is the question that everyone who rejects or harbors doubts about the Hereafter must answer. Allah is just and justice demands the existence of the Hereafter where everyone will be rewarded or punished for their good and bad deeds. Those who reject or doubt the Hereafter necessarily believe in an unjust world.

Why Non-Muslims Are Not Allowed In The Holy Cities Of Makkah And Madinah?

Question: Why are non-Muslims not allowed in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah?
Answer: It is true that non-Muslims are not allowed in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, by law. The following points will serve to elucidate the possible reasoning behind such a restriction.

1. All citizens are not permitted in the cantonment area
I am a citizen of Pakistan. Yet, I am not permitted to enter certain restricted areas like the cantonment. In every country, there are certain areas where a common citizen of that country cannot enter. Only a citizen who is enrolled in the military or those who are connected with the defense of the country is allowed in the cantonment area. Similarly, Islam is a Universal Religion for the entire world and for all human beings. The cantonment areas of Islam are the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Here only those who believe in Islam and are involved in the defence of Islam i.e. the Muslims are allowed.

It would be illogical for a common citizen to object to the restriction on entering a cantonment area. Similarly, it is not appropriate for non-Muslims to object to the restriction on non-Muslims against entering Makkah and Madinah.

2. Visa to enter Makkah and Madinah
Whenever a person travels to a foreign country he has to first apply for a visa i.e. permission to enter that country. Every country has its own rules, regulations, and requirements for issuing a visa. Unless their criteria are satisfied they will not issue a visa.

One of the countries that is very strict in issuing a visa is the United States of America, especially when issuing visas to citizens of the third world. They have several conditions and requirements to be fulfilled before they issue a visa.
When I visited Singapore, it was mentioned on their immigration form – death to drug traffickers. If I want to visit Singapore I have to abide by the rules. I cannot say that the death penalty is a barbaric punishment. Only if I agree with their requirements and conditions will I be permitted to enter the country.

The Visa: The primary condition required for any human being to enter Makkah or Madina is to say with his lips, La ila ha illallah Muhammed ur Rasulullah meaning that “there is no God but Allah and Muhammed (SAW) is His Messenger.”

When You Deal With Each Other In Contracting A Debt

[2. Surah Al-Baqarah: Ayah 216] “And it may be that you dislike a thing while it is good for you, and it may be that you love a thing while it is evil for you, and Allah knows, while you do not know.”

[2. Surah Al-Baqarah: Ayah 282] “O you who believe! when you deal with each other in contracting a debt for a fixed time, then write it down; and let a scribe write it down between you with fairness; and the scribe should not refuse to write as Allah has taught him, so he should write; and let him who owes the debt dictate, and he should be careful of (his duty to) Allah, his Lord, and not diminish anything from it; but if he who owes the debt is unsound in understanding, or weak, or (if) he is not able to dictate himself, let his guardian dictate with fairness; and call in to witness from among your men two witnesses; but if there are not two men, then one man and two women from among those whom you choose to be witnesses, so that if one of the two errs, the second of the two may remind the other; and the witnesses should not refuse when they are summoned; and be not averse to writing it (whether it is) small or large, with the time of its falling due; this is more equitable in the sight of Allah and assures greater accuracy in testimony, and the nearest (way) that you may not entertain doubts (afterwards), except when it is ready merchandise which you give and take among yourselves from hand to hand, then there is no blame on you in not writing it down; and have witnesses when you barter with one another, and let no harm be done to the scribe or to the witness; and if you do (it) then surely it will be a transgression in you, and be careful of (your duty) to Allah, Allah teaches you, and Allah knows all things.”

[2. Surah Al-Baqarah: Ayah 283] “And if you are upon a journey and you do not find a scribe, then (there may be) a security taken into possession; but if one of you trusts another, then he who is trusted should deliver his trust, and let him be careful (of his duty to) Allah, his Lord; and do not conceal testimony, and whoever conceals it, his heart is surely sinful, and Allah knows what you do.”

A Perpetual Need For The Message Of Muhammad (PBUH)

Islam, in fact, is the true religion that is meant by Allah to lead humanity to peace, prosperity, and welfare. It has real solutions for all our crises, for it is a Divine system that derives its rules and teachings from Allah, the Creator of man and the universe. By the same token, man will continue failing to find real solutions to his problems unless in His Creator’s message, namely Islam.

The need for the message of Muhammad (peace be upon him) is everlasting. The ever-existing misguidance remains – though darker and increasingly widespread. Idol worshipers are increasing and the People of the Book are getting further from their scriptures to the extent of totally forgetting them. Religion is not a faked relationship between a man and God. Religion is useless if it does not prevent evil, encourage morals, and destroy the desires of arrogance and oppression.

So the wisdom behind the message of Muhammad (peace be upon him) is becoming clearer in this age. Although human intelligence is excelling, it is totally submitting to the most evil and uncontrolled of desires. The People of the Book are the superpowers but have totally kept away from the teachings of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon them all). Allah revealed the wisdom behind the message of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) saying: By Allah, We indeed sent (Messengers) to the nations before you (O Muhammad, peace be upon him), but Shaitan (Satan) made their deeds fair-seeming to them. So he (Satan) is their Wali (helper) today ( i.e. in this world), and theirs will be a painful torment. And We have not sent down the Book (the Qur an) to you (O Muhammad, peace be upon him) except that you may explain clearly unto them those things in which they differ, and (as) a guidance and a mercy for a folk who believe. (An-Nahl, 16:63-64).

The Western countries have totally forgotten God and the Hereafter and the people have wasted their entire lives neglecting prayer and only following their lusts. I was furious when I read an interview held with the wife of the former French President, François Mitterrand. This interview shows how far those people are far away from any heavenly teachings. She was asked: Did you and Mitterrand have a son before marriage? She answered: Do not bother finding out the truth regarding this issue. A thorough investigation might reveal as many as 25,000 similar cases.

What is this? Isn’t there any voice for religion in those people’s minds? Is the world so dark to the extent of being void of any fear of God? It seems that the religion that seeks to stop fornication is only known to Muslims.

Meanwhile, the very advanced West is holding international conferences to influence us to agree to repugnant lifestyles. How come they requested us in Cairo and Beijing (UN conferences on population) to accept same-sex marriages and common-law relationships? Who among the Prophets of Allah agreed to these grave sins or even kept silent in regard to them?

We, Muslims, the followers of Muhammad’s teachings, are asking humanity to reflect upon these teachings, instead of fighting them.

Correct Manhaj (Methodology) is Essential

It is very important that a believer follow the correct manhaj (methodology) in obeying Allah. It is possible that a number of personal interpretations can be derived from the Quran and Sunnah. This would lead to divisions and differences between the ummah which ultimately results in broken deen or religion. One of the prime reasons for the divisions and sects in Islam is because of the absence of true manhaj. Allah (SWT) revealed the last and final message to the last and final messenger Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh). Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) was a personification of the Holy Quran and the commands of Allah. He said “This Ummah will split into seventy-three parties, all of which will go to Hell – except for one party: the one which will follow the same path as what I and my companions are following today. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidthi, and others]

Allah has said (what means): Whoever contends with and contradicts the Messenger after guidance has been clearly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that of the Faithful Believers, We shall leave him in the Path he has chosen and land him in Hell, what an evil destination! [An Nisa 4:115]

Shaikh ul-lslam ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) commented on this ayah: “All who contradict and oppose the Messenger (PBUH), after the right path, has been clearly shown to them, have followed other than the Path of the Believers. And all who follow other than the Path of the Believers have contradicted and opposed the Messenger (PBUH). If one thinks that he is mistaken in following the Path of the Faithful Believers, he is in the same position as one who thinks that he is mistaken in following the Messenger (PBUH).”

Prophet (PBUH) said “The best of people is my generation, then those who come after them, then those who come after them [Bukhari and Muslim]

Therefore we understand that it is compulsory to follow the teachings of Islam and understand the teachings in the way in which the first three generations understood it.

As-Salaf us-Salih (or briefly: the Salaf) refers to the first and best three generations of Muslims. They are the Companions (Sahabah) of the Prophet (S), their immediate followers (Tabiun), and the followers of the Tabi’in. The correct manhaj or methodology is that of which the Salaf (predecessors) of this ummah were upon, from the Sahaabah, the Tabi’een and those esteemed Imaams from correct ‘Aqeedah, sound Manhaj and true Eemaan as well as strictly adhering to Islam based upon Aqeedah, the legislation, etiquettes and (good) manners.

The Salaf us-Saalih are distinguished for their adherence to the methodological principles outlined in the Book of Allah, the Sunnah of His Messenger, and the practice of the Companions.

Similarly, in the arena of Da’wah (calling to Allah) and current affairs, the Salaf us-Saalih are distinguished from the innovative and pretentious methodologies of the political activists, who under the guise of following the Salaf and the contemporary Ulamaa, rouse the emotions and sentiments of the common-folk, take them away from the firmly established scholars and merely call to themselves.

Therefore you should make sure that you follow the right manhaj or methodology; otherwise, our worship and deeds will not be accepted by Allah. The right manhaj or methodology is to understand the Quran and Sunnah according to how the Prophets’ companions and the following two generations understood it.