Quote from: shukri on June 01, 2023, 10:22:39 PM
These signs accompany true believers:
1. The believers are those whose hearts tremble when God is mentioned, and when His revelations are recited to them, their faith is strengthened, and they trust in their Lord (AQ 8:2)
2. Absolutely, God's allies have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve (AQ 10:62)
3. Over it is nineteen. We appointed angels to be guardians of Hell, and we assigned their number
(a) to disturb the disbelievers,
(b) to convince the Christians and Jews (that this is a divine scripture),
(c) to strengthen the faith of the faithful,
(d) to remove all traces of doubt from the hearts of Christians, Jews, as well as the believers, and
(e) to expose those who harbor doubt in their hearts, and the disbelievers; they will say, "What did God mean by this allegory?" God thus sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills. None knows the soldiers of your Lord except He. This is a reminder for the people (AQ 74:30-31)
Question: Do we already have these basic signs!
Islam is a universal deen and we humans are chosen by God almighty to represent khilafa on earth which should be an honor as well as a test.
All of those verses you mentioned are no doubt serve as a yard stick but please understand the holistic view which is that the Prophet Muḥammad, however, reputedly remarked: "No rahbānīyah in Islām." Tradition also attributes to him the saying: "Do not trouble yourselves and God will not trouble you. Some have troubled themselves and God has troubled them. Their likes are in the hermitages and monasteries." Such traditions were believed by many Muslim authorities on Ḥadīth (sayings of the Prophet) to have been coined by those who believed that Islām does not prohibit monasticism as a form of asceticism but condemns it only when it imitates Christian monasticism's traditional removal from the secular world.
Chapter 2:30 onwards:
When the time came for Homo sapiens, the descendants of earlier inhabitants, to inherit the earth, the angels were taken aback. Until then, no creature had dared to defy the divine laws. Man was bestowed with autonomy and freedom of will, which meant he could even disobey the laws of Allah. The angels, concerned about the potential consequences, questioned the wisdom of settling such a creature upon the earth. They feared rebellion, bloodshed, and disorder, for they were accustomed to fulfilling their assigned duties and upholding the symmetry of the divine system.
In response, the Creator of the Universe reminded the angels that their knowledge was limited, while His encompassed the entirety of creation. Unlike them, man was gifted with the capacity to acquire knowledge about the workings of the universe and the interrelationships between its elements. The angels acknowledged the vastness of Allah's plan and admitted their own limitations. Allah then commanded Adam to share his knowledge with the angels, emphasizing that He knew His creations comprehensively, both their present functioning and latent potential.
While the angels submitted to this divine decree, Iblees, consumed by defiance, refused to bow before man and thus became one of those who deny the truth.
As man settled on the earth, initially, their needs were limited, and sustenance was abundant. There was no distinction of ownership, and harmony prevailed among humanity. But driven by selfish desires, humans gradually abandoned the divine system, leading to the loss of their blissful existence. They became divided into races, tribes, and nations, with enmity and the powerful usurping resources meant for all.
Yet, humanity was destined to dwell on earth for a long time, and sustenance remained a crucial need. Was there no solution to this self-inflicted predicament?
Indeed, there was a solution, but it could not be discovered by human intellect alone. Reason alone, though guiding individuals in securing personal interests, could not foster collective security and survival. Humanity could only regain its blissful life through divine guidance, for Allah is Oft-Returning, full of compassion.
Thus, when man lost his paradise, Allah sent guidance through His messengers. Those who embraced this guidance would find solace and protection, while those who rejected it would experience torment in this world and the next.
This narrative serves as a living illustration of the fundamental principle that those who adhere to divine laws prosper, while those who deviate from them face ruin. The Bani-Israel, in their opposition to these laws, stand as a contemporary example. They are urged to reflect upon their history, remembering the time when they lived in accordance with Allah's laws, which brought them happiness, success, and eminence. However, when they strayed, they witnessed disgrace and ignominy.
Today, they have an opportunity to reclaim their lost paradise. By fulfilling their covenant with Allah, by adhering to His laws, they can overcome the fear of ungodly forces and receive the promised fulfillment of Allah's assurances. They are urged to believe in the Quran, the code of laws revealed through the Prophet, and to embrace its teachings, for it holds the key to their salvation and surpasses any temporal advantages they may possess.
Brothers and sisters, let us reflect on this narrative and its timeless wisdom. May we learn from the mistakes of the past and embrace the divine guidance bestowed upon us. By living in accordance with the Quran, we can find peace, purpose, and the true fulfillment of our covenant with Allah.
May Allah guide us all on the path of righteousness and grant us the wisdom to follow His laws. Ameen.
