Orphan Rights

NatureHorses arementioned in theHoly Quraan manytimes which putthem in higherplace and raisehigh their valuesstatus in Islam. No wonderthat when booties aredistributed, horses wouldhave their share. Horsesare mentioned in the HolyQuraan many times whichput them in higher place andraise high their values. Islampointed that attention andgood care must be given tothem. In the Quraan, we findmany references to horses, indifferent view and in differentsituations.In Surat Al-Imran, Verses 14,15, Allah says: “Beautifiedfor people is the love of thatwhich they desire - of womenand sons, heaped-upsums of gold and silver, finebranded horses, and cattleand tilled land. That is theenjoyment of worldly life, butAllah has with Him the bestreturn. (14) Say, “Shall I informyou of [something] betterthan that? For those whofear Allah will be gardens inthe presence of their Lordbeneath which rivers flow,wherein they abide eternally,and purified spouses andapproval from Allah. AndAllah is Seeing of [His]servants - (15)”In Surat Al-Aadiyaat, Allahsays: “By the racers, panting,(1) And the producers ofsparks [when] striking (2) Andthe chargers at dawn, (3)Stirring up thereby [clouds of]dust, (4) Arriving thereby inthe center collectively, (5)”In Surat Al-Anfal, Verse60: “Make ready for anencounter against them allthe forces and well-readiedhorses you can musterthat you may overawe theenemies of Allah and yourown enemies……”In Surat An-Nahl, Verse8: “And [He created] thehorses, mules and donkeysfor you to ride and [as]adornment. And He createsthat which you do not know.”In Surat Al-Israa, Verses63-65: “[Allah] said, “Go,for whoever of them followsyou, indeed Hell will be therecompense of you - anample recompense. (63)32An Islamic Periodical Magazine - Issue No 18 June 2010