UNITY OF DIVINE MESSAGE BY ALLAMA INAYAT ULLAH KHAN AL- MUSHRAQI

By 

Allama Inayat Ullah Khan Al-Mushraqi 

RELIGION is the greatest mystery of all that is believed and practised in the world. What is this 'worship'? Why is this 'bowing down'? Why do there exist dogmatic 'beliefs' and conventional 'rituals', Brahman's forehead ranarks and idol worshipper's 'statues', Muslim's 'sacrifices' and Hindu's offerings':? Why the bonfire of the fire-worshipper? What is the Christian's 'son of God'? Garlands of beads, rites of haj, pilgrimage, prayers 'tapassia', alms, offerings, donations, presents, long flowing beards, conformed appearances, amulets, baptism, dances, baths etc. etc. are such continuing mysteries of religious practices and customs as the common man does not consider necessary to fathom. And in spite of this, everybody performs them with extreme sense of devotion and duty, and does not utter a word about their truthfulness or falsity, genuineness or incorrectness.

The ignorant and the informed, the insensate and the wise, all participate in this unknowable exercise, and consider the pursuit of these practices, as far as is in their power, a vital purpose of life. In the entire history of man's presumption and _belief, in fact, in much of what constitutes an account of his struggle and action, Religion alone is that persuasive and quiet catalyst the amazing influence of which is Visible almost on every individual. And Religion, too, is such an undebatable, unarguable and unceasing heritage of man which everybody considers his inherent right to keep in unquestioned custody.

It is surprising that, in spite of the general leaning towards Religion, it has not been possible, ever since man's creation, to establish which Faith is true; which is strictly in accord with the Will of the Creator; what the criterion of a Faith being true is; nay, what Religion actually is and what its real object is. It has not been possible, so far, to find an irrefutable argument even about the Being of God and His real Will. The great secret of life lies utterly unexplored. In spite of billions of people having died, the profound mystery of death is entirely unfathomable. Human beings are unanimous on the facts of mathematics; not even an iota of difference arises on any of its propositions. The entire mankind is united on the findings of physics; it witnesses them with own eyes; it draws conclusions from them and arrives at new openings to power. Nay, the whole world is at last unanimous on the orbital motion of the earth or the relative rest of the sun, too; everybody is wonderstruck as if the visible evidence is a visual deception. There exists not a single follower of Aristotle's false 'religion' that the earth is stationary. All untrue theories of olden times have disappeared, but the differences between the Hindu and the Buddhist, the Zoroastrian and the Brahman, the Muslim and the Christian continue as ever. Why have the dwellers of the earth presumed Religion to be such a thing as keeps them so divided? Why does not the all-embracing nature of truth bring them round to a common reality? Why Is it that every man considers his own Faith true and the rest a mere falsity, although these Faiths appear poles apart? Why is there a conflict, and if conflict is there: what is this claim of being TRUE?

These questions throw every sane person into a welter. However, their final solution for the collective good of mankind has a universal importance because much of the bloodshed in the world, its most horrifying wars, Its great conflicts and massacres have been given birth by DIFFERENCE OF FAITHS. Often a people has massacred another because it had a different 'religion'; because it professed a different 'Faith', worshipped another 'god', had somebody else its prophet and leader. If these bloodsheds and massacres, civil wars and killings were actually initiated at the Instance of the leaders of mankind, and resulted out of the conflict In their messages or their conscious distortions, and if these conflicts continue In their present form for generations, it must then be the DIVINE WILL that mankind should one day perish through Internecine warfare or keep on fighting till eternity. Mutual co-operation and Integration is inconceivable In the face of this SUPREME WILL: the evolution of a common plane of peace is contrary to the course of Nature. If, however, mankind is really one race, If It has the same ancestry and has been brought Into being by the same Motive Power, if man was actually created for the same purpose and is evolving to the same objective, then all this mutual conflict is UNNATURAL; it Is contrary to the Providential purpose; It is suicide and self-annihilation; it is stupendous injustice and a death in folly.

I am convinced that the various Prophets, wherefrom they came, brought the same message. They viewed the Universe with the same sense of wonder; they were moved by looking at the wondrous species of man from the. Same high plane; sensations of wonder and stirrings of knowledge and awareness entered their bodies through the same passage. They grappled with the question of "WHAT is a" this and WHY is all this". In the piercing commotion of this longing and love, the Masked Reality offered them a glimpse of itself from behind the curtain, whispered something and again disappeared. But whatever was said was the same; the enchanting tune was the same; the message of kiss was the same; the bewitching wink was the same; the word of confidence was the same. These Knowers of Mysteries kept on proclaiming the Secret as long as they lived; they faced gallows and slanders but kept on Inciting people to act; they united them on one objective and one programme.. But when the unknowing and the unseeing took over, they tore humanity apart; by misquoting the Divine Message, they lined up people behind them. God Almighty's vengeful wrath on the earth to-day is primarily due to this rift and revolt. It is the arrogance of stupidity and obstinacy of pettiness which have made the world a slaughterhouse. And if this state of affairs continued for some time, God alone knows what will befall the human race.

Thus, the conflict between various religions is. in fact, born out of stupidity and ignorance. petty-mlndedness and narrow outlook, oblivion of the original teachings and Ignorance about their universality; it is certainly not the conflict of KNOWLEDGE and REVELATION. Knowledge everywhere gives birth to unity and consensus, security and peace, effort and action. It disarms everybody; when it takes birth, conflict becomes Impossible, doubt is rendered Inconceivable, inaction Is unlikely. No two persons have fought that water Is not fluid, that fire is cold, or a heavy body falls towards the sky, because all have seen the reality with their own eyes; because everybody experiences them every moment and .in every state. If, exactly in the same way, all Faiths are examined on the touchstone of Knowledge; if their reality and message, too, were explained to humanity after testing them as a science; if all the conventional masks with which people have, through ignorance and lapse, covered and distorted the truth, are removed, and attention is focussed on the common basis. The unadulterated truth and the FUNDAMENTAL REALITY. which constitutes the real anchor sheet and basis of world Faiths, which is operative everywhere and in every state, which is visible to everybody, by manifesting which the science of Prophet hood united all, then mankind can forthwith be integrated and unified exactify as at the time of its creation; aI/ massacres can again be ended immediately; the earth can again be put on the right course. 

In every domain of research and inquiry, the revealing effect of Science is such a powerful corrector of human actions and opinions that conflict at least on that particular proposition is rendered Impossible. The object of Knowledge everywhere is to integrate, to narrow down the dividing gulf and by evolving a common basis, to enforce a universal agreement. But Knowledge must really be a Science; it must be an EVIDENCE of the Ears and the Eyes; it must not be a nonsensical 'belief', a 'supposed faith' or an illusion. If this materialises anywhere, the whole world finds it compulsive, in fact, natural, to accept it, as is the case with algebra or gravitation. 

TAQWA....A QURANIC TERM

TAQWA

 (Wao-Qaf-Ya).

Waqa means to protect something, to look after and protect it from harmful and injurious things. So, when a horse is taking steps very cautiously and carefully whether it is due to absence of horse shoes, injury or pain or very rough ground, they used to say Waqal Farso Minul Hafa (Taj).

Wiqaya means a preservative (Lane). Sarjun W'aqin is the saddle that fits the back of the horse and does not hurt it (Lane).
W'aqin has been used in the Quran for a person who protects, or safe-guards (13/37).

In verse (2/24) it has been used for saying "protect yourself from fire" - Fattaqun Nar.

Ittaqullah has been used in the Quran many times and means to look after the Divine Laws, follow them, live according to the Divine Guidance, and to remain in harmony with these Laws.
In verse (5/2) Taqwa has been used as antonym of Udwan, which means rebellion and disobedience. So Taqwa would mean to obey and follow the Laws of Allah.

Verse (3/101) explains it further by saying that, "O Jama'at-ul-Momineen, follow the Laws of Allah in their true spirit."

In verse (6/90-91) word Gh'aween has been used opposite to Muttaqeen. Gh'aween are those who leave the Divine Laws and adopt a different course. In verse (38/28), Fujjar has been used as an antonym of Muttaqeen. F'ajir is one who breaks out of the pattern of life devised
by the Laws of Allah. So Muttaqi is a person, whose personality remains integrated and in harmony with the Laws of Allah.

Verse (91/8) is very important as it explains the process of integration as well disintegration of human personality. Both these qualities are built in the Nafs or personality of a person. Fa-alhamaha Fojooraha wa Taqwaha. So it is up to a person either to develop, integrate and crystallise his personality by following the Laws of Allah, or have it disintegrated.
Surah Al-Muhammad says that there are some people who follow their own ambitions, feelings or desires, and others who follow the Laws of Allah - this second category gets or attains their Taqwa (47/17) Atahum taqwahum.

Therefore Muttaqeen are those people who keep away from things that are harmful to their personalities, by remaining in harmony with the Laws of Allah, and thus get their personalities developed. Therefore, one of the ways to remain safe from the harmful results of destructive forces is to remain in harmony with the Divine Laws.

The very opening verses of the Quran says that this Book provides guidance but to those who follow the Laws of Allah and keep away from the pitfalls and "thorny bushes" of the tread-path of life. But if a person walks on the dangerous path knowingly and deliberately there is no use to caution him or give him the right direction. He would never listen to the warnings or accept the correct advice (2/6).

One has to study carefully and see as to when this word has been used for protecting oneself or keeping away, and where it has been used for following the Laws of Allah. For instance in verse (2/201) "Waqina Az'aban-Nar", in verse (66/6) "Qoo Anfusakum" or in verses (59/6) and (40/9), the word has been used to protect oneself. But in verse (59/1) "Wattaqullah" would not mean "keep away from Allah." This means, as explained above, obey the Laws of Allah and do not violate them. This is called Taqwa. And whoever observes these Laws most is most worthy of respect in the sight of Allah (49/13).

QURAN IS UNTRANSLATABLE

By Awais Durrani 

17-08-2015

Quran can't be translated word by word but only through paraphrasing ---Some of the Quranic terms have special significance & it is not just possible to translate them not only in other languages but even in Arabic .The exclusively Quranic terms like Allah,Deen,Hamd,Kafir,Momin,Mushrik,Nabi ,Rahman,Raheem,Rasool,Salat,Zakat ,Sabr,Shukr ,Riba ,Saum ,Zikr ,Taqdeer etc can't be translated even in Arabic in one word ,as had been done by almost all the translators ,would only convey Biblical or conventional concepts which in many cases is contrary & far away from the concepts of the Quran.Arabic language is the richest language in the word . Just take one example ,Quran has used three different words while describing various stages of creation of the universe ,Khalaqa,Fatara,Bada'a while in English there is only one word--created which fails to express these stages .In general it is very difficult to translate a piece of literature & art from one language to another ;particularly Quranic terms ,The Quran retaining its force, beauty ,force,seriousness,& grandeur ,it is not just translatable .A language coins particular words according to the traditions of its people,culture,concepts & values ;so how could it be possible for English ,or for that matter ,any other language to give one word for a concept which did not exist in their culture ? So the necessity of retaining these words in Arabic & adding a Glossary of these terms is of paramount importance & must be kept in view .Quran can't be translated but its exposition can rendered paraphrase tically .It is worth-mentioning that our efforts are serious & honest to convey the pristine concepts .The original Arabic text of WAHI ,however is eternal & its interpretations during any span of time can't be taken as the last word,which shall to be left to the last man on this earth.As the Quran says -41/53--" The Truth of his Guidance shall ever continue to manifest itself in the outer space & within the human psyche till it is finally established .The reflection of any human error therefore ,should in no case be attributed to Allah's message Quran has been declared as His last message to mankind.As such it should embody a complete code of life & permanent values, which remain unalterable even with the passage of time & give guidance to all the problems which mankind would face for all times to come.This message should obviously be in such a language which,on the other hand,should be simple,clear,unambiguous & definite & on the other all-comprehensive ,deep, dignified & consciously superior .To meet this challenge & all the requirements ,Arabic seems to be the only language in the world having these unique characteristics .There appeared no rasool in Arabia in between the time of Ishmael & Muhammad the exalted .It seems that during all this time of three thousands years ,the arabs remained busy in enriching their language so that it should be capable of containing the last message of Almighty .Just imaginee that in Arabic language there are 80 different words for honey ,200 for snake,500 for the lion ,1000 for the sword & 5744 for the camel -(ref;- Cosmic Consciousness by Richard Mauvice Bucke ) So when Arab used he a particular word for camel ,the listener would know its age ,colour & all the numerous qualities.This was the language in which Quran was revealed neither poetry nor prose but with altogether a unique style ,its own rhythm ,with rare beauty & grandeur .It is sublime ! to translate such a language into another retaining its spirit ,its beauty,its force,seriousness depth & grandeur is just impossible.One may still make an attempt ,if it is only a piece of art or literature ,but when it contains a charter of human rights ,a book of universal constitution ,one has to be very very careful.As mentioned earlier that a language coins particular words according to its traditions ,culture, concepts ,& values ;so how it could be possible for English or for that matter any other language to give one word for a concept which did not exist in their culture?This difficulty is apparent when one reads Persian & Urdu translations-which per force ,retain original Quranic words viz Kafir,Momin, etc All these words existed in arabic language before the advent of islam,so the actual meanings of these terms were known to them,therefore the actual & specific concepts of all such terms must be known to the reader & their simple translation in English ,would either give Biblical meanings or negate the very spirit of the message .

SUN IS RISING........

-One of the serious difficulties which one can encounter relating to the translation in English of the Qura'nic terms & phraseology bearing on Din .Most of the prevalent English equivalents for the Arabic terms are associated with Mazhab (Religion) which will make it impossible to to distinguish Din from Mazhab & the main purpose of the Din is defeated in such translations & English vocabulary does not offer such equivalents & phrases which could convey precisely the exact sense of the Quranic terms .For example Din has no equivalent in English .This is why Quran can't be translated practically into another language.A well- known British orientalist Professor HAR Gibb writes in his famous book "Modern trends in Islam " The Quran is essentially untranslatable ,in the same way that great poetry is untranslatable .The seer can never communicate his vision in ordinary language.He can express himself only in broken images,every inflection of which ,every nuance & subtlety,has to be long & earnestly studied before their significance broke upon the reader--images too ,in which the music of the sounds plays an indefinable part in attuning the mind of the hearer to receive the message.to paraphrase them in other words can only be to mutilate them,to substitute clay for fine gold ,the plodding of the pedeterian intelligence for the winged flight of the intutive perception .....an english translation must employ precise & often arbitrary terms for the many-faceted & jewel-like phrases of the Arabic ;& the more literal it is ,the grayer & more colourless it must be...Even in so simple a sentence as 50/43 "Surely we give life & death & unto Us is the journeying " it is impossible to present in English or perhaps in any other language ,the force of the five times repeated WE in the six words of the original.In view of this difficulty ,the only alternative is to retain the original Quranic terms & to explain their meanings in a glossary which must be based on etymological considerations & the original meanings of the roots of the relevant words .From the comparative study of Din & mazhab ,it would appear that the two have certain common features ;for instance faith in God ,in Divine Guidance & hereafter .But this similarity is not very deep or sufficiently extensive ;for if one reflects over the real meanings of these phrases ,it will abundantly be clear that this similarity in Din & mazhab is merely superficial .In essence ,even these articles of faith have different meanings & connotations in Din & mazhab;nay,these meanings are mutually contradictory in many respects.Islam is a Din,a way of life which can be compared with another way of life & not with any religion as such has nothing at all to do with the problems of human life on earth.This is why Quran does not present Islam as a rival to any religion ;on the other hand it asserts that this Din(system of life) shall ultimately prevail over all the man-made systems (9/33) Quran offers solutions to the grave difficulties & problems with which mankind is faced today.Today all thoughtful men are disgusted both with materialism as well as religion (mazhab) ,for neither of these offers a way out of humanity's present predicaments .The only solution is through Din in Quran. The gravest problem is the economic ,neither capitalism nor communism offers an adequate & effective solution to it. Quran shows path of redemption in this sphere also.But this aspect of islam is present in Quran only.The Quran presented the outlines of a new social order some fourteen centuries ago. People not only disagreed but opposed it .But today the needs of the time & the difficult situation in which mankind finds itself tend to bring humanity gradually nearer to the social order of Islam.Various non-muslim thinkers who,until a short while ago ,used to pin all their hopes on one or another various man-made social systems without Divinity,have now begun to despair of them,And the outlines of the new schemes that they are now contemplating to ensure peace & justice & happiness for mankind appear very much like those of the laws prescribed by Quran.Human intellect is gradually advancing towards the comprehension of the Permanent Values as set forth in the Quran. Notwithstanding ,the forces of exploitation ,the Eternal Truth is ultimately bound to prevail,the sooner the better for the emancipation of mankind.

Evolution of Man and Universe in Quran.

By Awais Durrani 

Part-1

The creation of life on the earth through a Divine-guided organic/chemical evolution:-The creation of life on the earth forms a significant part of the Quranic descriptions but our commentators have missed certain important steps in this connection ,on account of their lack of knowledge of natural phenomena in general & of the chemical evolution on the earth in particular which occurred for millions of years prior to the first cell formation & appearance of life .Just study these ayat with full concentration .40/67 ,25/54,6/2,37/11,23/12,55/14 & ,15/26 & so on ;which lie scattered in different parts of the Quranic text when read together ,present a beautiful picture of a continuous chemical evolution on the earth ,step by step ,as a precursor of life .Being ignorant of the basic fact that evolution is a continuous process which began millions of years before the creation of life ,they make mistakes in describing even those step in creation which are related to events after the appearance of life .Moreover the words of the Quran are wrongly interpreted related to chemical evolution .For example the words in 15/26 "HAMAMIM MASNOON "is translated as "putrefied mud " .It is an established fact that decay was unknown on the earth before the origin of bacteria which are living objects .Thus the words "HAMAMIM MASNOON " means old mud which with the passage of time had undergone physical & chemical changes but not putrefaction which is a biological phenomenon.Quran says life was created from "SULALATIN MIN TEEN" ie extracts of clay & not from clay itself .This extract from clay forms the basis of,not only an important but also an impressive & comprehensive chapter of chemical evolution on the earth.But our learned men ,still believe in the creation of man from clay as a whole .Perhaps they are under the impression that the words SULALATIM MIN TEEN are a mere poetical expression.Now let us ponder over a verse 32/9 " It is HE who has made everything which He has created in an appropriate form & initiated the creation of man from the inorganic matter of the earth & made his progeny from an extract of (which may seem to you ) a despised fluid" Quran here refers to prehuman chemical evolution which later passed on gradually to the stage of sexual reproduction in plants & animals & ultimately into man.But our brother is still insisting on special theory of creation which has been in vogue since the time of the Old Testament & Maududi in his Tafheem ul Quran (volume 4,page 40 ) after laying great stress on special creation ;it is said " If at all it is accepted that the first life cell was directly created ,then where is the hitch in accepting that the first individual of every living species of animals came into being by direct creation by the Creator & from then onwards its progeny proceeded by mean of procreation "This type of explanation is is the result of ignorance about the chemical evolution which occurred prior to the appearance of life ,as well as of ignorance about the stage at which the sex appeared in living organisms.That is why ,in the above said statement ,Maududi starts with an improvised acceptance of first cell having been directly created & bases his further argument in favour of special creation of other animals on a wrong assumption.As a matter of fact ,the creation of first cells was only a continuation of chemical evolution.Our orthodoxy had a poor knowledge of organic evolution & still believes in special creation,in spite of the fact that actual forces which brought about evolution were gradually discovered & are now thoroughly understood.That is why they still go on sticking to the idea that the first man created on the earth was adam who was brought into existance directly from a model of clay.In fact the word Adam means "human species "& not any particular individual.Ayah 31/28" Your creation & recreation is in o other way but as a single life cell "It means every time a new life starts ,it starts from a single cell ,both in unicellular as well as multicellular organisms.Ayah 39/6 " He created you from a single cell & made from it opposite sex "But all the interpreters translate "NAFSIN WAHIDA "as Adam & & having been influenced by Jewish literature ,produce a fantastic story of the creation of Adam & Eve ,the Adam directly from the model of clay & the Eve having been taken out of his body by means of bisection.The Quran says Ayah -71/17" "The Divine plan has raised you up from the earth in the form of a (genealogical) tree " while Maududi translates as " Allah raised you up from the earth in a strange way .

Part-ii

As in ayah 7/17 " according to Maududi "Here creation of man from the earthly materials is expressed being similar to the growth of vegetation from the earth .As there was no vegetation on earth before then Allah created them" This shows an utter ignorance from the evolutionary processes .In fact not only the theory of special creation but also the idea that evolution took place from a single cell to a man in a ladder -like fashion,is now obsolete.Actually as soon as a new type evolves ,it becomes a potential ancestor for many simultaneous descendent lines & each line becomes especially adapted in a particular way .The evolution thus forms the pattern of a branching tree.The Quran lays emphasis on the point that human evolution started long before man actually assumed the form of a human being ie,long before he became capable of wielding a position of such magnificent importance that mala'ika ie the forces of nature bowed down before him .In ayah -76/1-" "Had there not been upon man a period of time when he was not a thing worth -mentioning "I don't want to waste further time in traditional translations which have nothing to do with Quran just conjecture based on Biblical stories.Now ayah-71/14-" He it is who created you in different stages ,forms.measures & environments "The word ATWARA fits exactly into a variety of steps in evolution of man ,prehuman & even into the evolution of the physical universe , prior to it.Now ayah 23/14-" Then from NUTFAH (the reproductive unit) we created ALAQA which is mistranslated as "congealed blood" although no blood is present in this early embryonic stage ;it is just a tiny mass of undifferentiated cells.The word ALAQA means a hanging object situated higher up.In this early stage it is the only blastocyst which can be called Alaqa.The very first impression one gets on observing the blastocyst under the microscope is that it is indeed an Alaqa.Another interesting chapter of biology is sex .Quran says in 31/10 -" We sent down rain from the sky & produce in it (earth) every kind of growth in pairs " Here the word ZAUJ is significant & needs detailed explanation which is mistranslated as "a variety of good things " .Just observe their mental horizon this is what they did with Quran.Quran lays great emphasis on natural exploration & in order to prove its fundamental principle ,brings in to evidence a variety of natural phenomena .For example the subject of colours is important in physics ,i geology,in chemical biological evolution etc just observe the rain .With it we bring out produces of various colours.And in the mountains are newly created strata of rocks ,white & red of various shades of colour & intensely black.And so among men & crawling creatures & cattle are they of various colours.Those who posses knowledge of (Sciences) really appreciate the mighty powers of the laws of Allah & are afraid of going against them.They know that His laws are omnipotent & provides protection for those who abide by it (35/27-28) .Scientists are termed by Quran as "ULOMA" while our clergy is ignorant from all new discoveries & therefore they can never understand Quran .Scientists have observed that the universe is expanding & galaxies are running out with a tremendous speed .It is marvelous that the Quran pointed out towards this phenomenon 1400 years ago & said (51/47) " with power & skill we did construct the heaven,Verily we are expanding it " Also in 35/1-" He adds to His creation according to his laws" Only recently the astronomers have discovered the interplanetary gas & dust ,yet the Quran repeatedly pointed towards it .(83/85-20/6 & several ayat ) WA MA BAINAHUMA (Interplanetary) 

Part- 3 (final)

In the previous part we spoke about the interplanetary space termed as WA MA BAINAHUMA is of paramount interest in understanding the basic process of the creation of the universe & the star formation ,as well as the exchange of energy & matter in between the stars & & in between the sun & the earth. In the light of modern research the interstellar matter appears to be different in nature & origin from the interplanetary material ; & that the Quran has also differentiated between the two .Whereas in all other verses of the Quran , where the words "MA BAINAHUMA" occur along-with "Assamawat-e-walarz " the word that is used SAMAWAT which is plural & which points towards interstellar space but in verse (21/16) the word SAMA is used which is singular & points towards the space between the sun & the planets.This orthodoxy has never tried to find out why the Quran repeatedly mentions WA MA BAINAHUMA ? The Quran says (41/9-12) Tell ;Is it that you deny Him who created the earth in two eras.He completed them in several number in two eras "Thus according to Quran the creation of the heavens & the earth took place in two eras.The word YAUM here means "a very very long period of time " which might be 100 years or 50000 years according to your estimation (32/5-70/4) not specific ,may be millions of years..In scientific term the period of creation of the material world is called as "AZOIC" ie. without life.The Quran divides into two & calls it YAUMAIN (Two eras) .To begin with the entire space was full of smoke."He comprehended in His design the heaven when it was smoke "(41/11) Smoke is a mixture of gases & solid particles .Areas of condensation appeared later in this gas & dust cloud resulting into the formation of prostars ,which further developed into the stars.The stars further became divided into the planets& other smaller heavenly bodies .The division of one complete DUKHAN into prostars is a great event.This period may be termed as Era one of the creation of the universe & the period of time after this division till the appearance of life as Era Two.Unfortunately our learned men followed Biblical man-made stories & translated Yaum as "one day of 24 hours" Quran divides the time of creation after the appearance of life on the earth into four eras (Arba'atin ayyam ) .Now Yaumain & Arba,a make Sitta ayyam (six eras ) ie YAUM the longest periods of millions of years.. Ayah -57/4-" He knows what enters the earth & what comes out of it ,what comes down from the heaven & what mounts up to it " .It is a vast subject which deals with the exchange of the physical & chemical forces between the outer space & the earth which change every bit of the earth's substance,inorganic as well as organic .The exchange of radiation between the heaven & the earth is a subject of great importance.All the seasonal climatic changes & the environmental cycles which occur on the earth depend on this exchange .Living matter is interposed between these cycles & as the earth's components circulate ,some of them become raw materials for the use of living matter. dependent on these cycles,inorganic matter & living matter give rise to each other in a cyclic order .Ayah-6/96-" It is the Divine law that causes the living matter to spring from the non-living & the non-living to spring from the living one "Now let us see what Maududi says "A grain in the interior of the earth sprouts & rises upwards.Rain falls from the heaven;water vapour ascends from the sea,to the heaven " A limited explanation of a limitless subject !These are a few examples in order to bring into focus ,how lack of knowledge of natural phenomena ,affects the exegesis of the Quran .It is beyond the scope of this work to deal with this vast subject in detail because the verses related to nature cover about one eighth of Quran..However it is worthwhile in other non-scientific events also ,instead of explaining verses from Quran itself ,they take pleasure in the display of distorted views based on the most hateful man-made stories present in the Jewish scriptures .

Source of the article "Gateway to the Quran " by Dr Abdul Wadud .

Hamd

HAMD

ROOT= HA-MEEM-DAL 

A deep, intense feeling of appreciation which comes out from one's heart spontaneously after seeing an exceptionally beautiful and unique thing; the expression of such a feeling is Hamd. The intention or the object is to acknowledge the greatness of its creator. There are, however, certain requirements or conditions imperative for the object which is being appreciated.

The thing which is being appreciated must be perceptible. Anything which cannot be seen or felt cannot be appreciated by our senses or feelings, e.g., an artist cannot be appreciated

without seeing his painting. Conversely speaking, the Quran says, "These people expect that they should be appreciated for what they have not done." (3/187)

The thing which is being appreciated should be the product of a deliberate, conscious act. Anything which just happens on its own or by chance is not worthy of Hamd. For instance, the Arabs did not use the word Hamd while appreciating a person who was born beautiful; for this they used "Madah." If a machine is producing beautiful articles, the machine is not worthy of Hamd, but of Madah. Similar is the case of a dancing peacock. The peacock deserves appreciation but Hamd is due only to his creator - Allah.

The person who is appreciating it, should be doing so on his own, voluntarily and not under any compulsion or pretension, not hypocritically or to please someone; the feelings of appreciation should come forth abruptly, instantly and spontaneously.

The person who is appreciating a thing must have definite knowledge about it. Appreciation cannot be expressed on the basis of knowledge which is vague, hearsay or even slightly doubtful - it cannot come out of blind faith, deception or whimsical feelings. Its source is definite and complete faith. Madah can be used for imaginary things but not Hamd.

Things which are being appreciated because of their rare beauty, complete harmony and exceptional attraction, must have attained absolute perfection. They must be beneficial for humanity and their benefits should be tangible (Taj). A piece of art which is not complete or not beneficial to mankind does not deserve Hamd.

So Hamd is the expression of such feelings with the requirements and conditions mentioned above. Even if one element is missing, it would not deserve Hamd but Madah. The Quran has used the word Hamd while appreciating all the Attributes or Creative Works of Allah; not even once the word Madah is used (13/13, 13/18, 17/44, 6/45, 64/1). The entire authority and appreciation is for Him. In order to appreciate all that is created by Allah, man was given the knowledge about them (2/31). This enables him to explore them further by doing research, and at the same time keep himself and his feelings under the guidance of Wahi. This enables him to reach the most exalted position, Maqam-e-Mahmood (17/79), without duress or any fear. It is a position worth all the praise and appreciation, something that Rasool-Allah (peace be upon him) attained and became "Ahmad" and "Muhammad" (48/29), i.e., one who is worthy of constant and continuous praise and appreciation (Taj). According to Kit'ab-ul-Ishtiq'aq, "Mahmood" is one who is praised once and Rasool-Allah is the one who possesses immense qualities worth praising and is, therefore, praised again and again for one quality or the other.

Now consider the opening verse of the Holy Quran (1/1) and ponder over how beautifully He has summed up the great reality. It says "Al Hamd-o-lillah e-Rabbil 'Al'ameen," meaning: "Everything in the entire universe is a living proof of the amazing system that provides it nourishment, thus enabling it to actualise its potentialities." It is, therefore, evident that this Hamd does not come as a faith but is an expression of appreciation. It is only after deep reflection and extensive research that one can proclaim Al-Hamd-o-lillah; how can, therefore, a person or a community which does not ponder over or unveil the masterpieces of its Creator, appreciate, or say Al-Hamd-o-lillah? How can these people put into actual practice or utilize these things, and how would they be considered deserving to enjoy the result or the fruits of such a system? Allah has given a practical program to enforce His system, which once put into practice would produce such unparalleled, exceptionally praiseworthy, and everlasting results that the whole world, after seeing them, proclaim, "Allah Who has given these Laws, really deserves all the praise and appreciation." (1/1)

Quranic Concept of Gratitude " Al- Shukar"

Al- Shukar 

Arabic Root (SH-K-R)

Al-Shukr: ( The gratitude )Basic meaning of this root is to fill up and to express: (Muheet) (Ibn Faaris) says it has different basic meanings; one of which is to be filled and abundant: shakaratin naaqah: the camel’s teats became full of milk: almishkaar: a mammal which may have little fodder but still her teats are full of milk: zarratun shakra: udder full of milk: as shikrah: a (She) camel whose udder is full of milk (Taj-ul-uroos).

Shaakiraatish shajarah: branches sprouts on tree trunk: ishtakaratis sama-u: it rains cats and dogs: ishtakaral harru wal bard: winter and summer were brimful: shakara fulan: that man was greatly benevolent and distributes alms a lot to people

(Taj-ul-uroos) says that shukr; from human side, it is compliance and the performance of obligatory duties (farz) with the expression of gratitude. God’s full response towards shukr means to confer much more in return for a little action: for example if a person, in his destitute, extend a little help to someone, then his modest sacrifice will be greater than a person who give alms after satisfying his own needs. It is called ample reward for a meager action in the way of God.

If we keep the basic meaning of ‘shukr’ before us then we can easily comprehend the meaning of ‘sa-ee mushkoor’ such an effort which fetches plentiful results: (i.e. more than the effort warranted): so complete like the teats of a goat are full of milk. ‘shaakir’(fa-inna All[a]ha sh[a]kirun AAaleem(un) 2:158): shaakir God is one who compose from one’s effort bountiful results. The word ‘Khusr’ is an antonym to ‘shukr’ that has been used for the efforts gone waste: 39:65, 66 (عَمَلُكَ وَلَتَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ) a man’s efforts which produce upright and excellent results is also termed ‘shakoor’: 14:5(إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِكُلِّ صَبَّارٍ شَكُورٍ )Therefore according to the tense, shakoor has more aggrandizement than shaakir.

Since ‘shukr’ also means to highlight or, to make evident, and the word ‘kufr’ means, to hide reality willfully or ignorantly, has been used as antonym in this verse 14:7 (وَلَئِنْ كَفَرْتُمْ إِنَّ عَذَابِي لَشَدِي). In Surah Baqarah: 2:154 (وَاشْكُرُوا لِي وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ) it means always keep Allah given blessings uncovered or available so that the human race can benefit from it: do not hide them or cover them.

Among the first of Alah’s given endowments are the potentialities and capabilities which a human being possesses: the development of these capacities, exploration of divine potential and there manifestation in human disposition is also ‘shukr’. These can grow only by righteous deeds : therefore, virtuousness and actions towards the divine direction culminate  the cause for ‘shukr’ of God’s benevolence: Surah Ahqaaf  verse 46:15 relates this very fact: when it is said that you should call for: (رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ ) O, my Nurturer, give me the capability of thanking you (to thank you (‘shukr’) for your benevolence: that is, I may do such righteous deeds which replicate and reflect in myself : at another place, it is said: Mun yashkur fa innama yashkuru li-nafsehi wa mun kafara fa innal laha ghaniyyun hameed: 31:12 he who covers up or hides God’s munificence (i.e. he hides or does not disclose) , does Allah no harm but he harm himself. One, who uncovers them, develops his own capabilities: Allah in His personality rightly deserve eulogy, all praises and admirations.

To uncover Allah’s gifts or to disclose them means to utilize them as Allah has commanded: that is, they should be kept available for the nourishment of humanity at large: this fact has been highlighted with the help of an exmaple: a community of a dwelling or a city, had plentiful means of sustenance: but fakafarat bi-anami lillah: 16:112 they began to hide from fellow humans Allah’s affluence. Resultantly faced retribution, approach gradually, of hunger and fear: Allah’s prophets were sent to them but they rejected them: thus momineen have been warned to refrain from such attitude:

فَكُلُوا مِمَّا رَزَقَكُمُ اللَّـهُ حَلَالًا طَيِّبًا وَاشْكُرُوا نِعْمَتَ اللَّـهِ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ إِيَّاهُ تَعْبُدُونَ  :16:114 keep Allah’s gifts uncovered: inn kuntum iyyahu

ta’budoon: 16:114 if you follow His laws only, then obviously you will keep open whatever Allah has given you: and the ‘kufr’ of those gifts means to hide them (according to your self- made laws) : bima kaanu yasna-oon: 16:112 this in surah Airaaf has been made explicit as : ‘shaakireen’ are those who do not follow the way of the Shaitan and are do not fall into his trap: 7:17 Thumma la[a]tiyannahum min bayni aydeehim wamin khalfihim waAAan aym[a]nihim waAAan sham[a]-ilihim wal[a] tajidu aktharahum sh[a]kireen(a) "Then will I(Shaitan) assault them from before them and behind them, from their right and their left: Nor wilt thou find, in most of them, gratitude (for your mercies)."

Surah Baqarah says about the Bani Israeel: 2:56Thumma baAAathn[a]kum min baAAdi mawtikum laAAallakum tashkuroon(a) We gave you life after death so that you pay “thanks’; this makes it clear that nations regain life or are resurrected after death so that they can develop their latent abilities: those nations which do not do so are not ‘alive’; nor can they exist.

Therefore it’s elucidated above that:

1) Human efforts to be mashkoor mean that they yield the best plentiful consequences. They have to be fruit-bearing appreciably.

2) “Shukar” from Man denotes that he should wide open the blessings of God for humanity.

a) That he makes his latent potentialities fully evident or develops them;

b) Keep the means of nourishment spread in the universe and hold out to foster mankind and not to conceal them.

3) It can be attained that Human uprightly and firmly obey Allah’s laws and observe His commandments and live his life accordingly. It will be thankfulness from human being.  

4) ‘shukr’ from Allah refer to that He fully reward the actions taken by his servant in the right direction to achieve his goal. This is the specific characteristic of Allah’s eternal laws that if one observe and follow accordingly, consequently bring forth pleasant plentiful results of one’s efforts. Inna hadaynahu alssabeelaimma shakiran wa-imma kafooran 76:3

We have guided human being to right path trough Divine Instructions (Wahi). Now it’s his own will to adopt it or reject it: here Shukar refer to accept and appreciate very high valued divine instructions.

In Surah Nisa 4:147 in shakartum wa[a]mantum wak[a]na All[a]hu sh[a]kiran AAaleem[a](n) if you value this guidance then believe (have faith or Eiman): In 34:13Shakur is used in the sense of Shaakir. Sahib e Ghareeb ul Quran (Mirza. Abu ul fazal) writes that: it means, to derive benefit from the sources employed to have affluence. For example in Surah Saba says: iAAmaloo [a]la d[a]wooda shukran. O, progeny of Dawood (as), you should explore and utlize the resources (according to the laws of Allah) to attain His gracious benevolence and be Shaakir.

Ibn Faaris said, in the root meanings of Al- Shukar; it is included that: be contended on meager sources and small things.  It also: farsa shakoor said to be a horse which is obese but a little fodder is enough for him: our dormant potentialities and capabilities, when fully explored and nourished, automatically bring profuse results even with a very little external support.

VEDIC CONCEPTION OF GOD

Vedic Conception of God

By Dr. C.A Qadir

The religion of the Vedas is polytheism. It has not the charm and grace of the pantheon of the Homeric poems; but it cer­tainly stands nearer the origin of the gods. All gods whether great or small are deified natural phenomena. The interesting thing about them is that they are identified with the glorious things whose deifications they are and are also distinguished from them. They are still thought of as being sun, moon, rain, wind, etc., yet each god is conceived as a glorious being who has his home in heaven and who comes sailing in his far‑shining car to the sacrifice and sits down on the grass to hear his own praise recited and sung and to receive the offerings.The hymns sung by the priests were mainly invocations of the gods meant to accompany the oblation of soma‑juice and the fire‑sacrifice of the melted butter.

 The Vedas are not consistent in their account of the gods. In one myth the sun is a male, in another‑a female. The sun and the moon are mentioned in one place as rivals, elsewhere as husband and wife. The dog is extolled in one place as a deity and in another mentioned as a vile creature. Again the sun, the sky, and the earth are looked upon sometimes as natural objects governed by particular gods and sometimes as themselves gods who generate and control other beings.

 In the Rg‑Veda, heaven and earth are ordinarily regarded as the parents of gods, pitra or matra. In other passages heaven (dyaus) is separately styled as father and the earth (prithivi) as mother. At other places, however, they are spoken of as having been created. Thus it is said, [9] that he who produced heaven and earth must have been the most skilful artisan of all the gods. Again, Indra is described as having formed them, to follow him as chariot wheels do a horse. At other places the creation of the earth and the heaven is ascribed to Soma and Pushan.

 Thus, while the gods are regarded in some passages of the Rg‑Veda as the offsprings of heaven and earth, they are at other places considered independent of these deities and even their creators.

 In various texts of the Rg‑Veda the gods are spoken of as being thirty‑three in number. Thus it is said in the Rg‑Veda: "Come hither Nasatyas, Asvins, together with the thrice eleven gods, to drink our nectar." Again, "Agni, the wise gods lend an ear to their worshippers. God with the ruddy steeds, who lovest praise, bring hither those three and thirty." In the Satapatha Brahmanas this number of thirty‑three gods is explained as made up of eight vasus, eleven rudras, and twelve adityas, together with heaven and earth, or, according to another passage, together with Indra and Prajapati instead of heaven and earth.

The enumeration of gods as thirty‑three is not adhered to throughout the Vedas. In the Rg‑Veda, the gods are mentioned as being much more numerous: "Three thousand, three hundred, thirty and nine gods have worshipped Agni." Thus verse which is one of the many shows that the Vedic Indian believed in the existence of a much larger number of supernatural beings than thirty‑three.

The gods were believed to have had a beginning; they were stated to be mortal, but capable of overcoming death by the practice of austerity. The Rg ­Veda says that the gods acquired immortality by drinking soma. Still the gods are not self‑existent or unbeginning beings. It has been seen that they are described in various passages of the Rg‑Veda as offsprings of heaven and earth. In various texts of the Rg‑Veda the birth of Indra is mentioned, and his father and mother are also alluded to.

The Vedic gods can be classified as deities of heaven, air, and earth

Islam---Comprehensive meanings from Quran

By Mr.Awais Durrani 

ISLAM

ROOT= SEEN- LAM-MEEM

An important root from which the terms Islam & Muslims are derived. Therefore it is necessary that its meanings are understood in detail & depth. All the basic meanings are taken from Raghib,Lane,Moheet & Taj ; these are eight in number:-( !) Salema means he got purified from all the defects & shortcomings & also the deficiencies are complemented. Verse 2/71 refers to the cow "perfect & without any defect”, so its basic meanings are to get well & perfect, complete in all respects so that no defect remains. 2) To remain safe from all dangers, accidents, mishaps, Ibn-i-Faris says that its basic meanings are more inclined towards perfection in health, safety & security. As-sal'am is also one of the attributes of Allah in- 59/23 which means free from all defects & shortcomings & whose security has no danger from anything while Taj ul Uroos differs & offers another meaning "someone from whom security & safety is sought & S'alimun means one who desires safety or one who can get into some trouble ,danger or insecurity but remains safe.As-sal'am is therefore one of the attributes of Allah as He has kept the entire creation safe from all catastrophes due to perfection in His laws & system. 3) As-sullamu means a ladder used to reach some high place & is safe & dependable; so the third meanings are "the ways & the means by which some one can reach the heights with full confidence. 4) As-silmu (2/208) means one who lives with peace & order & also maintains peace & order. Tasalamat-il-khailo means horses who march in step ;no horse creates any trouble or mischief --all are in one step - this explains the Islamic system. 5) As-silmu wa As-salamu means obedience.to bow, to surrender-so the fifth basic meanings are "to bow to & obey the laws of Allah in totality. 6) Is-taslama sakamat-tareeq one who walked in the middle of the path & did not go this side or that -Qaloo salama means who leads or takes up the middle path ,does not look either side & avoids obscene things or lewdness ;so the sixth meanings of this root are "to adopt a balanced way & avoid obscenities ,filthiness, indecency .immodesty & chastity." 7) Is-taslam-az-zaru means the crop has ripened ;so the seventh meanings are " a system under which efforts bear fruits" 8) As-salimatu a woman whose hands ,feet & limbs are soft ,beautiful & in perfect shape -so the eighth meanings are beauty & elegance Let us sum up ,Al-Islam means a system or code of life which;- a) Removes all the shortcomings/defects of a person & enables him to develop all his potentialities. b) And he remains safe from all external & internal dangers & degradation of life. c) And marches on towards higher stages of evolution. d) Who not only himself, leads a peaceful life but also promotes/helps maintaining order & peace around him & in the whole world; one who lives in harmony among other fellow beings & does not commit any act by which someone else gets enraged or upset. This is possible only when;-A) a person bows in totality before the laws of Allah in letter & spirit. B) Leads a balanced life, not going to either extreme. C) In this way his efforts will be fruitful & not go waste. D) The end result would be that it would bring out beauty, balance& excellence not only in his personality but in the entire social system .This is the only way of life which ensures reaching the destiny (20/47) & anyone who follows a different path would not be able to bring about the expected results & would ultimately suffer a loss. A person with above qualities possesses a noble heart .A nation of such people is termed as Ummatun Muslimatun (2/128) .The aim & object of each Muslim is to express/desire peace & prosperity for the other.While meeting the others ,he greets him by saying " Assalamo alaikum" (7/46) & in return the other also reciprocates the same feelings & thus the entire society echoes with such feelings.Only Islam is an acceptable code of life (3/82 & 13/15) .This is the code which was revealed to various Anbia from time to time & its final & complete form to Muhammad (S) & this is the code for the entire mankind. A Muslim is he, who accepts the Quran as the one & only ,complete & final code revealed by Allah for the entire mankind.

WORDS TO REFLECT "SINCERITY" ( New)

By Rai Mahmood Akhtar

JOY AND SORROW

LET not our hilarity be so extravagant which intoxicate our mind and compel us to transgress the limits set by Allah, nor our sorrow be so heavy as to depress our source of inner intelligence. The human world does not afford no good so transporting, nor inflect any evil and severe as it will raise you for above or sink you down the balance of moderation. keeping balance is our divine duty and the moderation should be the character of a Momin. 
Look those who build the house of joy they paint it from its outside and rejoice must listen continuous noise of their inner-self and the happiness charged from it. it is like a beautiful whore stand at the door call aloud to all who pass by to come in and taste the pleasures of life which are no where found but only under her roof. Do not even come close to her gate; neither be associate yourself with those who frequent her house. 
They consider themselves the sons of happiness and joy, they laugh and seem delighted;but madness and idiocy are found in all their deeds. Threats of transgressing the limits of Allah beset them round about , and pit of destruction sigh beneath their feet.

Valley of the sorrow always remain overshadowed with trees, and remain hidden from the sight of human, its where sorrow habitat. Her bosom wobble with sighs and mouth always filled with cries.It loves to dwell on the subject of human misery.
As there is fullest indulgence of "Ablees" so sorrow look on common accidents of life and weep but the weakness and wickedness of human "self" is always a music on her lips. Sorrow's nature is stuffed with evil therefore every aspect it sees is touched with the gloom of her own mind resulting a voice of complaint sadden her dwelling day and night.

So come not near her cell; her breath is contagious. She will blast the fruits of your life and withers the flowers which adorn and sweeten the garden of your life.

In avoiding the house of joy let not your feet betray you and take you to the border, where depression and grief dwell. It is always advisable to pursue the middle straight and balanced path which will, for sure, lead you by a gentle ascent to the dell of tranquility.

ANGER 

Fury of whirl wind tear up trees and deform the nature, so is the earth quack of anger in its convulsion overturn the cities you dwell in tranquillity and peace. Angry man through mischief around him; danger and destruction wait on his hand.
But we may consider and forget not our weakness and pardon the failing of others. If your breast feel a little needling with patience than it shell be attributed unto you for wisdom. However if you wipe out from your remembrance your heart will feel rest.
It is generally accepted that an angry human lose his/ her understanding while you remain in your senses so let the wrath of another be a lesson to you. Don’t act in a passion, why will you put to sea in the violence of a storm? If you feel difficult to rule your anger than it is wise to prevent it; avoid therefore all occasions of falling in to wrath or guard yourself against them whenever they occur. A fool is inflicted by the sneaky whisper of Shaitan but a Momin laugh at but not to belittle him/her and harbour no revenge in his heart because it torment his heart and discolour its best inclination. Momin is ready to forgive and return no injury. One who is looking for an opportunity is waiting against himself to draw down mischief on his own head.
Mild answer to an angry human is like water cast on fire, abate his heat and from an enemy he shell become your friend.
Anger always begins due to folly or weakness, but remember and be well assured it seldom conclude without repentance. On the heels of idiocy tread shame; at the back of anger stand remorse.

GRATITUDE 

Branches of a tree return their sap, vitality to the roots from where they arose. A river pour his streams to sea, where its spring was supplied. Likewise the heart of a grateful human delights when he/she returning the benefit received from Allah to humanity at large. She/ he acknowledge with humility and cheerfulness the obligation and exalt the benefactor, the Nourisher, the Initiator of his /her creation. In case of inability to return what received, nourishes in his /her breast with kindness, memories of bounties received and forget them not all the days of his/her life.

Hand of a generous human is like the clouds in the heaven which pour drop, upon the earth, fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbage and wheat etc. The heart of ungrateful human like the sand of desert which swallow with greediness the shower that fall and bury them in his/her bosom, and produce nothing.

Envy not your benefactor and strive not to conceal the bounties He has bestowed. Be alert to the comment of admiration out of the act of generosity. Be sure that humility of gratitude touch the heart of humans and is amiable in the sight of Allah.
Shun to receive a favour from the hand of proud, selfish and avaricious as he/she has no obligation towards humans. Vanity and pride soon expose him/her to shame. The greediness of avarice never satisfied and he /she remain ungrateful throughout his/her life, burden of insecurity needling heart till death.

COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR INNER “SELF “

Being a human we are bestowed by Allah the ability to communicate with our-self. I think the first question which we must ask our-self is that why and where we have born. Obviously, non-else but only Allah the creator answer this huge question He has very kindly, not only provide this information but out of His Marcy guide us through it. Please reflect on Quran find “ where and how” 37:11,15:26,55:14,84:19,6:98,35:11,7:189,76:1,82:7,95:4,32:4,76:2-3, 38:71-72,31:28 “ Purpose “ 55:16,23:115,75:36-40, 23:12-16,20:55,17:49-51,67:1-2, for detail study please read Sura 2-3-7-20.(I may have made mistakes while quoting these references from Quran. I this case I seek Allah’s forgiveness and request my sisters and brothers to locate up or down one verse. Thanks)

We should contemplate and recognize our power, wishes and wants, our connections with our creator and discover our duties towards life, and remember the directives given by Allah in all our way.

We find freedom of speech and action but to save our-self from the sneaky whisper of shaitan put a bridle on them and seek direction of Allah Subhana and weigh in the light of His direction and frame
Your honest intention than open your mouth and perform your action; so that grace should come to us for from, we do not expect, for house of our-self shame become a stranger, repentance must not visit us and sorrow must not dwell upon our cheeks.

The thoughtless person never bridle his mouth, speak random and entangle him/herself in the follies of his/her own words. Likewise one who runs in hast to leap over the fence mostly fall in to a pit on the other side, which he does not see; so is a person that plunge suddenly in to action before considering its consequences thereof.
Therefore we must listen to our developed “self” and remember the collective wisdom of Quran. Trust in Allah, fear will be removed and a state of hope overwhelmed and blessings surely come our way which will lead us towards the fulfillment of the purpose defined by our creator.

Peep in to your “self”, explore your potentialities, release your powers, and guard your speech and action. Your wisdom develop your “self” not your wit, it only serve you for the preservation of your physical structure.

WISE AND IGNORANT

Allah is all wise all knower. wisdom and knowledge are treasures of Allah and understanding is a gift of Him; appoint a portion of His wisdom and knowledge by instilling potentialities in our Qulb( central mind); bestowed us with perceptions through senses; make us able to develop concepts. 
Human’s physical and intellectual nourishment rest on the efforts he/she made. Wisdom is a fruit of deep thinking and imagination; knowledge be contingent to the data human collect through senses.
Has He endued you with wisdom? Has He enlightened your mind with the knowledge of truth? Communicate it to the ignorant, for their instructions; communicate to the wise, for your own improvement.

True wisdom is less presuming than folly. Fool is obstinate, and doubt not: he know all things but his own ignorance. Wise human yet not be puffed up with his/her own conceit, neither boast of superior understanding; the clearest human knowledge is but blindness and folly. So long for divine wisdom. (Wahi) Wise man/women feel his/her imperfections and is humbled, he labour in vain for his/her own approbation.

An ignorant possessed by the sneaking whispers of his friends and colleagues peep in the shallow stream of his/her own mind, is pleased with the pebbles which he/her sees at the bottom: bring them up and show them as pearls and with the applause of his friends and colleagues delight himself. He boast attainment in things that are of no worth; but where it shame to be ignorant, there he has no understanding. Even in the path of wisdom he works after folly and then shame and disappointment is the reward of his/her labor.

Wise men/women cultivate their minds with knowledge. Self-development is their ultimate delight and improvement in socioeconomic and science for the people intellectual and physical development and their utility to humanity crown them with honour. Nevertheless the attainment of he/she account as the highest learning and the science of happiness and peace (The Quran) is the study of his/her life.

COMPASSION 

When son of Adam honestly consider his wishes, observe his imperfection, profusely acknowledge the Allah’s benevolence who honoured him among other creations asked; who bestowed him with gift of reasoning, power to speak, perception to develop concepts and logical assertions and analysis to attain conviction. Wisdom and knowledge been gifted, made the universe subservient to you. It is thought-provoking that his actions and abstaining from action both manifest results in accordance to his free will and free intention.

O’ creation of dust,water and mud you are placed in the society, to receive and confer reciprocal help and mutual obligation. Have you ever think? Your food, your clothing, your protection from injuries, and your enjoyments be indebted to the assistance of others and you could not enjoy without the band of society. How then you forget Allah the most merciful the most beneficent and His most superior being the mankind and indulge in misappropriation allowing hatred, jealously, greed to dwell in your breast, inculcates fear to enslave them, and devour their money unjustly and return them miserly with manipulation, exploitation, indoctrinate cynicism to scorn them, belittle them. Have not you in covenant with Allah to guard His “Trust”.

Is it not you duty to be compassionate to mankind as it is in your interest that human should compassionate to you. As the rose breath sweetness and spread pleasure through its fragrance, so the heart of a compassionate human spread love and prosperity to the fellow humans. Be sure, such a person enjoy ease and tranquillity in his own breast and rejoice in the happiness of his/ her neighbor. 

His/her ears remain close to insult of others. Fault and failing of fellow man/women rise throbbing congestion in his/her heart. A soul which own such disposition wish to do well and search out the opportunities thereof; in removing the oppression of another he/she relieved himself/ herself.

Broader vision of a compassionate human comprehend happiness, tranquility, peace, love and harmony for all humans and generosity of his/her heart always endeavor to promote it.  

JUSTICE

Keep analyzing the desires of you heart sprouting from your instinctive urges, (preservation of your body structure to maintain your life and procreation. After acquiring these instinctive needs you tend to achieve affluence.) Put bridle on your wit and use your wisdom, let not your desire overwhelm your reason and logic.

Explore your potentials and balance your desire. Otherwise being a part of a society you, knowingly or unknowingly create, imbalance in the society. Moderation only nurture in the lap of balance/ justice. Peace, tranquility, prosperity, honour, security and development of “self” are the fruits of the tree of justice.

You must not cost an evil eye on the goods of your neighbor and keep them sacred. Let not your temptation allure you nor your provocation excite you to lift up the hand of justice. Belittle not nor defame anyone and always prepared to halt false witness to exploit. Listen with care, nothing remain on its justified place in the society if you erode justice thereof. It is called disorder, chaos which culminate exploitation, subjugation of human by human.

 Corruption bring grief to the hearts which no medicine can relieve and bring injury to human life which no reparation can atone but they rejoice in justice. While dealing in business remain impartial to your commodity (correct your measure and weight), be just and fulfill your commitments and keep your promises on the cost of your death. Do justice to others and hope to reap what you sow.

Be faithful to your trust, and deceive no other person who relied upon you. Deception create chaos, frustrate peace and disrupt justice. Remember murder is better in the eyes of Allah than spreading chaos on earth. It is always secure to write business transaction and document trust for keeping justice.

Oppress not the poor, and defraud not his/ her related hire. Whenever, you engage the poor for your service listen the whispering of your developed “self” and let not the greed overpower you. Always remunerate little excess against his/her services which will be returned in manifold according to divine law of justice.

Watchful to your debts you owe, one who extended credit relied upon you honor; and withhold form such human his/her due, is both mean and unjustified. Greed, pride, ego and emotions always hinder justice so never follow them. Otherwise they kill your honor and belittle you in your sight and bring needling of heart continuously.

Physical, metaphysical universe and the human values established on balance and the Creator maintaining its balance without fail. O’ human examine your heart, call remembrance to your aid, and if find in any of these things you transgressed, take shame and sorrow to yourself, and make speedy reparation to the best of your power.  

  INFAQ (Charity)

A human may reap permanent happiness through love with justice and charity, provided he /she has seeds of benevolence in his/her breast. From the softness of his /her heart rise the fountain of goodness and from it stream of sympathy always overflows for the service of mankind.

You shall find such humans all the time ready to assist the destitute and penurious. They rejoice broadening collective prosperity of human without considering ideological differences, cast, colour and race. These people never inquisitive about their poor neighbors but inquire about their conditions from others with a sincere soft smile. They switched off their receivers when a tale of envy and malevolence come their way.

They forgive any injury received from any person and it never bring congestion to their breast and the flowers of benevolence remain fresh as ever and from the mind they wipe injury; sentiments of revenge and malice find no place to reside in their breast. They live their life on a sharp edge as their deeds bring repeated praises and benedictions from the society around. But they are protected by their developed “selves” and it is easy for them not to become thick-headed, egoistic and arrogant. Charity followed by belittling and demeaning remarks eat up the happiness and bliss so derived.

Returning evil in response to evil is not a solution and likewise returning arrogance in response to praises never rejoice the hearts of both; cause disharmony, injustice, disintegration and exploitation in the society.

It is one of the prime responsibility of those who covenanted to establish sovereignty of Allah on land must restore economic justice by spending benevolently from their possessions to rehabilitate economically the weaker segment of the society.  Those who spend and keep open their possessions for the establishment of this Order, do not thereafter mar their spending by stressing their own benevolence and hurting the feelings of the needy ones. Surely their reward is with their Rabb. And when the Order is established there will be no fear of anything nor any cause of anxiety for all of them.

There are people who act miserly and hold back their hands from charity. Unfortunately, they are not aware that whatever they give will be return to them in manifold because it is unalterable law of cause and effect, Law of Mukafat e Aml; whatever you sow, so shell you reap. They should know that the one who is miserly in fact harms none but himself. It is actually for your own growth of “self”. Hearts rejoice in the remembrance of the directives of Allah.

If they only contemplate and reflect a little deeper can understand that they are not the owner but the custodian of all the sources of wealth as one day death overtake them even if they believe in the life after death or not. Thus there is no logic which can strengthened their concept to hold back the sources and possession and open them for the growth of destitute.

Allah says that Saddqat are meant for:

1.       The indigent (2/273),

2.      Those incapacitated to earn (90/15-16),

3.      Those who are employed in the collection and administration of Sadaq’aat.

4.      Helping those who sincerely wish to join the Divine Order but are unable to do so due to financial difficulties,

5.      Setting free those in bondage (90/13),

6.      Those who are unduly burdened financially,

7.      Those who strive in the cause of Allah and

8.      Stranded travelers.

 This is an Ordinance from Allah who is the All-Knowing and Wise. (9:60)

Sour to the write up also includes (Q 2:195, 2: 261-262, 8:60, 9:34, 47:38, 57:10)                                       

SINCERITY 

If you love the beauty of truth, admirer of simplicity and your heart is not in variance what you speak than O’ lovely soul, hold fast your fidelity to sincerity. Never forsake her on a cheap price (worldly gain) and constancy to this virtu bring you knowledge, wisdom, and honour.

Purity brings piety and piety transport soundness, wholeness which bestowed you a truthful disposition. A sincere one blushed at falsehood and confounded but has steady eye when speaks a truth as his/her tongue deeply rooted in heart. Therefore, hypocrisy and deceit never find a way to his/ her breast. He /she is consistent in their behaviour and seldom face embarrassment. He/she is for above the meanness of the concealment of fact about his/herself. You will not find any sincere person who does not have enough courage to speak the truth but find weakness in telling lie.

In the bosom of sincerity reside the clarity of thought. Only sincere figure out the purpose of his/her creation and understand responsibilities of life. They cautiously travel in the tunnel of life which never cease to exist and ignore age. Consequently never fell in the pit nor take turn towards the wrong direction, as such people enlightened through book Allah the Quran and seldom depends on their own wit but to fulfil their instinctive desires only.

Sets their short term goals to accomplish their ultimate goal through service to humanity, neither seek nor hope for any return. They have silky soft heart at the time when peace prevail among society but become rock hearted when devil want to play his naked dance, fight with evil forces, ignoring the importance of their own death, till the peace is restored.

Whenever they open their lips use prudence and caution, study other’s ideology through which they see, listen and then speak what is right. They open their mouth with a firm discretion not in the state of psychological perplexity and confusion. People trust them and ask for advice and they cautiously reprove with freedom and extend advice with dexterity and honesty.

They never conceal the fact about themselves and think thrice before making any commitment and whatsoever they promise will be surely performed may bring them gain or lose.

O fool, fool! The pain which you take to hide your real self certainly manifest before you the destruction and deterioration of your “self “(I am-ness, khudi, nafs, soul) this is the law of Allah Subhana. Just think negative and find in your “self” how the negativity start creeping in your soul damaging the state of happiness and put you under state of despair depression even you have not yet converted your thought in to action.

These are the people who preserve their “Self” and deserve to promote them in their eternal life in stages towards affinity.