9 The Simple Truth September 2024 F
9 The Simple Truth September 2024 F
SIMPLE
TRUTH 04 Editorial
MONTHLY
September, 2024 05 Guidance from the Holy
Quran
Vol. No.18 Issue No. 9
06 Pearls from the Holy Prophet
Chief Editor
Asghar Ali Imam Mahadi Salafi 07 Fatwa
QUALITIES OF A BELIEVER
A WIFE’S OBLIGATION
TOWARDS HER HUSBAND
By. Abdul Rahman A. Alsheha
OUR ENVIRONTMENT
AND POLLUTION (III)
By Alhaj Wakeel Parvez
M.A.B.Ed,
Finance secretary Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadees Hind
ISLAM LEADS US TO
EVERLASTING PEACE
By Dr. Shahnaz Begum
What is peace? In a world where everything spreading hostility and hatred against a
today seems so topsy turvy, a world torn religion that claims to guarantee equillibrium
asunder by power, a world kow—towing and justice upon earth which ultimately leads
before the killers of humanity as if this power to establishment of peace.
is the Supreme God - one stands aghast, Islam etymologically means peace and
wondering whether this was not exactly what surrender. To whom does one surrender to
the angels had in mind when they told God in achieve this peace? To no human being, to no
answer to His proposal that he wanted to earthly power but to the Supreme God, the
create Man on earth. The Qur'an says: Just Creator of the Universe. This is a remarkable
think when your Lord said to the angels: "Lo! thing. It negates all kinds of surrender to any
I am about to place a vicegerent on earth", other power and thus puts an end to the age-
they said: "Will You place on it one who will old traditions of subjugation and enslavement
spread mischief and shed blood while we of man by man. This submission to God is
celebrate Your glory and extol Your not only on the individual plane, but also in
holiness? He said: "Surely I know what you the collective life, so that the society which
do not know." (Al-Qur'an 2:30) surrenders to the one Supreme God must act
People who know Islam superficially in full agreement with all the rules, and
wonder at what Islam has to do with killing commandments of the Supreme Power. Islam
innocent lives. On the other hand, those who claims that peace is not unattainable. It is an
have their own axe to grind, to win attainable ideal and can dominate our lives if
something on earth that would give them the we wish to, provided we work on all planes
winning edge, for dominance over other to establish its rule over us.
weaker nations around the globe, know the Individually, Islam develops in each person
truth but hide it slyly. Those who wish to a conscience which stands humbled before its
malign Islam also know full well that the best God. This conscience realises strongly the
way to stop the spread of Islam is to present covenant that it makes when it declares that it
Muslim either as terrorists or as an obsolete has surrendered to the Will of God. It realises
set of people bent upon establishing an that the individual, the family, the
outdated system of human governance which community the country and the world all
is akin to madness. They even sell the idea, depend upon this realisation of peace within
in their words, that Islamic fundamentalism each individual.
can be followed by none but barbarians. Since the individual is the basic unit of
They propagate fervently that under Shari'ah society, hence the first and foremost target is
rules, people are subjugated to lead a life of the individual and Islam inculcates within
misery, specially women. These are some of each individual his own status in the
the tools they employ through media for Creator's eye. Naturally enough, where each
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individual strives to inculcate the to disturbance and this is the main cause of
preconditions whereby peace may be disharmony and loss of peace. Allah says in
established in society, it will certainly bear the Qur'an: "Then we fulfilled the promise
fruits. In this regard, the most remarkable we made to them; delivering them and all
point is that Islam is a simple religion and those We willed, and destroyed the
has nothing superficial or ritualistic about it. transgressors." (Al-Qur'an - 21:9)
An individual who professes to be a Muslim Islam denounces all the causes that can
worships and obeys Allah, who is Unique, normally generate hatred and war.
who is the Creator and Sustainer of the Discrimination on the basis of birth is the
World and Whose authority extends over the main cause of hatred. For example, caste,
entire universe. colour, sex are the basis of discrimination.
Islam teaches both the individual and the Where people wish to subjugate other people
society to surrender before the Will of the they find it easy to take the excuse on this
Divine Creator who guarantees man freedom premise. Islam recognises this basic cause
from subjugation, oppression, chaos and and eliminates all sorts of inequality between
disharmony. This great religion provides a man and man with one blow. The Qur'an
balance between man's material and spiritual states: "O mankind! We created you from a
requirements. It presents life as a test through male and female, and made you in nations
which man will have to pass, with scores of and tribes, that you may know one another.
challenges coming in his way. But a man Verily, the most honoured of you in the sight
who successfully passes through these of Allah is the most righteous of you...." (Al-
tribulations is guaranteed rewards, not only Qur'an - 49:13)
in this world but also in the Hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
concept of peace and its establishment is not has declared that all people regardless of
just temporal in Islam. It is everlasting peace, their colour, or race, or parentage are equal;
extending to the next world. This building of An Arab is not better than a non-Arab and a
a strong concept of Hereafter as found in the non-Arab is not better than an Arab, a white
Qur'an and the preaching of the Holy Prophet man is not better than a black man and a
Muhammad (peace be upon him) is unique to black one is not better than a white one,
Islam, found nowhere else. All man's except through righteousness and good
activities, his thoughts, words and deeds are deeds. All people are from Adam and Adam
riveted to this attainment. Any person who was created from dust.
wants to attain success in the Hereafter must Together with this, Islam teaches its
live the life of this world and enjoy its followers to respect people as persons and
pleasure, within the limits set by Allah. For not according to their worldly status. All care
this, Islam does not ask the individuals to is taken to put into practice these teachings
renounce this world. The world and its so that racial discrimination is eliminated.
responsibilities are to be honestly accepted. The practical aspect is best symbolised in the
The pleasures of life, when enjoyed within five time prayers of Muslims in which all the
the prescribed limits of God and the way brethren-in-faith line shoulder to shoulder in
recommended by his Prophet are not sin but presence of their Lord - the white beside the
worship. The only thing that Islam does not black and the rich beside the poor.
allow is excess. Transgressing limits can lead Islam protects the rights of each individual
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and promises absolute equality and justice to rights of civilians during war. The Prophet of
all. Allah says: Believers! Be upholders of Islam gave strict instructions to the Muslim
justice, and bearers of witness to truth for the army not to kill the old men, women or
sake of Allah, even though it may either be children. They are not to burn or cut down
against yourselves or against your parents trees bearing fruits. They are not to break any
and kinsmen, or the rich or the poor: for promise or terms of a treaty. They are not to
Allah is more concerned with their well- disturb people engaged in worship in
being than you are. Do not, then, follow your monasteries, or to destroy their monasteries.
own desires lest you keep away from justice. The Muslim army is strictly forbidden to
If you twist or turn away from (the truth), disfigure the corpse of the enemy.
know that Allah is well aware of all that you In view of these teachings, all that is being
do. (Al-Qur'an - 4:135) said in the world today is part of the great
Justice is one of the Attributes of Allah and conspiracy against Islam. It is not for the first
to stand out for justice is to be a witness to time that Muslims are being condemned for
Allah, even though our own interests or the acts of bloodshed and killing of innocents. If
interests of our near ones may suffer for this. viewed neutrally, a man is not a Muslim if he
Islam establishes justice resorts to unreasonable bloodshed or
multidimensionally - in the individual, terrorises people for ulterior motives. Acts of
collective as well as international sphere. It terrorism, coercion and aggression are
holds in condemnation all that is unjust and strongly condemned in the Qur'an and the
despotic. It exhorts believers to eliminate perpetrators are warned of unimaginable
wrongs from their society and makes it
punishment. But at the same times the
obligatory upon them to defend the weaker
Muslim cannot bend down meekly before
sections of society who are not able to defend
any power that seeks to establish the doctrine
themselves or uphold their rights. Oppression
of might is right. At such moments of
of every kind is abhorred in Islam and
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has oppression a true Muslim community will
said: "The best type of Jihad (struggle for come out openly to condemn the oppressor.
Allah) is a truthful word before an unjust Not only this, it will further take positive
ruler." When oppression becomes excessive, action and interfere to settle the dispute and
injustice and insecurity climb high, war to extricate the weak from the clutches of the
becomes a necessity to eliminate such strong. If the Muslims do not do so they will
instances of oppression, terror and coercion. be considered weak of faith. But if there is
Islam asks its followers to wage Jihad against unjust attack against a Muslim country or the
all such powers of the earth who oppress the Muslim people, the whole Muslim Ummah
masses. Islam also allows war for self- worldwide is bound by duty to stand against
defence, against aggression and exploitation. the aggressor and fight till the rights of the
But even while in Jihad, transgression is wronged party are restored. God promises
strictly disallowed. Allah says: "Fight against these upholders of justice Heavenly rewards
those who fight against you in the way of and everlasting bounty because it is the
Allah, but do not transgress, for Allah does annihilation of oppression, aggression and
not love transgressors. (Al-Qur'an - 2:190) coercion that can ensure a peaceful word.
Islam also takes the utmost care for the
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News from Headquarter:
THE EXEUCITVE BODY’S MEETING
OF MARKAZI JAMIAT AHLE HADEETH
HIND CONCLUDED AMICABLY
on 4th August 24 (Sunday)
at Ahle Hadeeth Complex, New Delhi.
Some Mulku Millat Affairs were Discussed and adopted
THE 35TH ALL INDIA AHLE HADEETH
CONFERENCE WAS CONFERMED
ON 9TH-10TH NOVEMBER 2024 AT DELHI
New Delhi; 4 August 24 tarbiyyat, social service, human
The Executive Body’s meeting brotherhood, unity, and national
of Markazi Jamiate Ahle Hadeeth harmony, peaceful co-existence
Hind under its Ameer, Maulana and fear of God in their hearts. It
Asghar Ali Imam Mahadi Salafi was the traditions of our
took place at Ahle Hadeeth forefathers. Afterwords, the
Complex, Okhla, New Delhi on 4th General Scretary, Markazi
August 2024 at 10. A.M. The Jamiate Ahle Hadeeth Hind,
meeting was attended by Maulana Muhammad Haroon
members of Executive Body of Sanabili presented the report of
state units, important previous meeting which was
representatives. The meeting confirmed by the members. Later
started by recitation of Holy the activity report of Markazi
Quran followed by presidential Jamiat was presented which was
address of the Ameer. He appreciated by the members.
welcomed the members and Alhaj Wakeel Parvez, the Finance
representatives of state units of Secretary, Markazi Jamiat
Jamiate Ahle Hadeeth and presented the income and
thanked them to attend the expenditure account of Jamiat
meeting. He emphasised the which was accepted and Satis
members to regulate the Shariah, faction was shown, on it.
the dawat ila Allah, taleemu The meeting discussed various
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millli, Jamaati, national and demolition after a long time
international affairs and adopted (period) is painful. The Executive
the suggestions and resolutions. It Body’s meeting reiterated its
was agreed upon that 35th All position that terrorism is bad in
India Ahle Hadeeth Conference every sense and cannot be
would be on 9-10th November 24 associated with any religion which
at Delhi. Among the resolutions, would be injustice. The Executive
the belief in Oneness of God and Body condemnes any sort of
the importance and usefulness of criminal, hypocritical,
Seerate Nabawi and cowardness, blood incident at any
misunderstanding against Islamic stage and any state. The Body
teachings should be explained the appealed to curb the mob
people. lynching, high prices, use of
Furthermore, brotherhood in alcohol, dowery, and other
the country, national integration, harmful social evils. The Body
avoiding the speech which may congratulated the Ameer Maulana
harm the Ganga Jamuni culture Asghar Ali Imam Mahadi Salafi for
in the country were emphasized. appointment as a member at
The congratulary message to Rabita A’lame Islami’s Majma Al
Muslim students who succeeded Fiqh Al-Islami and Vice President
in the competitive examination of All India Muslim Personal Law
and to establish modern, Board. This mean the right was
technical and medical educational given to a right man. It was
institutions by millat were appreciated to conduct the 20th
emphasized. The grief was All India Ahle Hadeeth for Hifz,
expressed on certain governments Tajweed wa Tafseer of Holy
one sided decision and bigotary Quran. The Body said it was a
order against Madarsa timely decision. The Body
establishments, demolition expressed its pain and grief over
Muslim religious places while the natural disaster at Kerala,
religious places were protected Himachal Pradesh and Utrakhand
under 1991 Act. and showed shock over the loss of
The resolutions further stated lives and properties. It appealed
that unauthorized constructions the governments and public to
cannot be allowed in any case but assist the affected people without