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In one Hadeeth it is said: “Whosoever suffered any wound in the path of Allah, will on the day of Qiyamat be stamped with the seal of the martyrs. His wound will then shine in the colours of saffron, and from it will come a fragrant smell like musk so that all will realize that this wound was suffered in the path of Allah.” On one occasion Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was travelling somewhere with a caravan of the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum). With him en route was also travelling a young man keeping himself aloof from the rest of the caravan. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) asked him: “Why are you walking alone on one side?” He replied: “I do it because of the dust which I am trying to avoid.” Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied: “There is no need for you to avoid this dust. On the day of Judgement this dust will be transformed into particles of fragrant musk.” Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is also reported to have said: “Whosoever shoots one arrow in the path of Allah, whether the arrow reaches its target or not, shall receive the reward of having set free a slave.” Jihad and sincerity Numerous indeed are the Ahadeeth exhorting Muslims towards striving in the path of Allah, explaining its rewards while also warning against negligence and indifference in this respect. Such is Jihad and Jihad includes every effort towards the elevation and success of Islam and repelling the efforts of the non-believers. Hence every effort with this intention is included in the term, Jihad. Therefore Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “The best Jihad is to speak the word of truth in the face of a tyrant ruler.” This is so even though the tyrant ruler need not necessarily be a Kaafir. Even if a Muslim ruler is the tyrant, then speaking the truth in his presence is also Jihad. What is however important, is this, that the aim of the striving and effort should be to strengthen Islam. Someone once asked Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam): “A certain man goes forth into Jihad with the object of acquiring booty (worldly gain); another so that his power, valour and bravery be displayed and yet another so that he may become well-known for his efforts. Which of these is worthy of being Jihad? Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied: “Jihad is only that which is waged so that Allah’s Word becomes dominant.” In another Hadeeth a certain Sahabi (Radiallahu anhu) asked Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam): “A man wages Jihad with the intention of acquiring some worldly gain.” Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied: “He shall receive no reward whatsoever.” Hearing this the Sahaba (Radiallahu anhum) were greatly surprised. They said to the questioner: “Perhaps you did not put your question clearly. Do ask again.” The Sahabi again put the same question. Again Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) gave the same reply. When he asked the question again for the third time, the same reply was given. One Sahabi (Radiallahu anhu) asked: “0 Messenger of Allah, explain to me the reality of Jihad.” Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied: “If you make Jihad for the sake Al- Eti’daal Fi Maraatibur- Rijaal 40
of Allah and to obtain reward from him, you will be raised on the day of Qiyaniat accordingly and if you do so to show (your strength and prowess) and for fame, or to acquire worldly riches, you will be raised up on the day of Qiyamat accordingly.” In other words, as is the intention of your action, so will be your resurrection. In another Hadeeth we are told: “Those who make Jihad are of two kinds: One of them is that person who does so, seeking only Allah’s pleasure, obeys his Imam, spends of that which he loves in Allah’s path, behaves kindly with his companions and keeps himself away from all iniquity. The very sleep and staying awake of such a person brings reward. The second one is that person who does everything for show and fame, disobeys his Imam and participates in all iniquities. Such a person does not even come back from Jihad in the same way as when he went. (In other words his punishable deeds outweigh the deeds earning reward and by the time he returns he is laden with more sins). Many other Ahadeeth stress this same point. Hence a primary condition is that whatever is done, should be done solely for Allah’s pleasure, for the protection of deen and so that truth may prevail. According to the views of saintly men of spiritual experience and opinion, whatever effort is being made with this intention will Inshallah not go unrewarded. Yes, there is absolutely no doubt that it is an indispensable pre-condition of any righteous work that sincerity should be its prime motive and that it should be for Allah’s pleasure. We have already quoted that famous Hadeeth about those people who on the day of Qiyamat will first be called to be reckoned with. One will be a Shaheed. Allah will then remind him of all the favours bestowed upon him. He will admit all those favours. Then he will be asked: “How did you make use of these favours?” He will reply: “I have sacrificed my life in Thy path for Thy sake, for that was the most beloved sacrifice in Thy sight.” The reply will come: “You have spoken an untruth. You have done so that people may say: ‘He was indeed a brave man.’ And so it was said, (Your object was reached). People did say: This was a brave man of courage.” Thereafter a command shall be given that he be cast into Hell. Thereafter an Alim (scholar) shall be called to be reckoned with. Allah will remind him too of the great favours bestowed upon him and he too will acknowledge them. Then he too shall be asked as to the manner in which he gave the rights due for these favours. He will reply: “I set out to acquire knowledge, taught people and recited the Quran (and taught it).” The reply shall come: “An untruth have you spoken. All that was indeed done but, so that people may say: ‘This was a grand scholar, a good reciter And this object of yours had been attained for people did say that.” Thereafter a command shall be given that he too be cast into the fire. Thereafter a wealthy man shall be summoned. Him as well Allah will remind of His favours and he will admit them. And when he shall be asked as to what he had done with these bounties, he shall reply: ‘‘There was not a single avenue of righteousness wherein spending is liked by Thee, wherein I did not spend for Thy sake.” Al- Eti’daal Fi Maraatibur- Rijaal 41
Page 1 and 2: AL AL - ETI’DAAL ISLAM ISLAM POLI
Page 3 and 4: FOREWORD Muslims everywhere are goi
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Sayyidina Saad (Radiallahu anhu). E
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utterance of this wolf. Then too Ra
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Sayyidina Khalid (Radiallahu anhu)
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On the other hand in dealing with t
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cause independence to fill his hear
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Political parties and dishonoring o
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The Political Parties and the Disho
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Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasal
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It is true that just as we are very
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Sayyidina Uqbah bin ‘Aamir (Radia
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In another Hadeeth wherein Rasulull
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For this reason if you ponder over
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Wasallam) is also reported to have
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‘A covenant has been made with us
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Point No. 1: Is it so that everyone
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clever, shrewd, capable and intelli
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The Fatwa of Kufr. If only they use
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those reasons. If it is then found
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equired. And if, even after thought
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Today with lots of pride we hear pe
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This Juhm was a heretic — an inno
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Most definitely and categorically o
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Together with everything said above
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Munadi says that this prediction co
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The old lady said: “Is the Ameer
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One should not express anything con
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guided Khulafaa. Hold fast onto it;
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Rasulullah (Sallailahu Alayhi Wasai
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ignorant ones their guides. They wi
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differences occur in the many judge
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In similar fashion there are many o
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should act according to it.” This
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According to another report Ibn Mas
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such there should be no fast the ne
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“Let there be no obedience to any
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which is in my head, then I tell yo
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Sunnah, like ignorant people as man
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(Sallallahu Alayhi Wasailam) was ma
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these amendments and changes there
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examples to us. And whatever incide
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Sayyidah Aysha’s (Radiallahu anha
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“No blame on you today. May Allah
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Hearken dear one, for the fortunate
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I have written a special booklet on
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other) you see people becoming mixe
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the fire. Such is my example. I com
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