Time is a. Creation of. Allah

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2 Time is a Creation of Allah

3 Title: Surah Asr Transcription of a Majlis delivered by: Hadhrat Maulana Shah Abdul Hamid Is haq Sahib Dâmat Barakatuhum Transcribed By: Mufti Mohammed Desai First Edition: Safr 1438 / November 2016 Publication no:- kab 053 Published by: Khanqah Akhtari, Azaadville; Tel:(+2711) /6, Fax: (+2711) , enquiries@ka.org.za Web: Blog:hameediyyah.blogspot.com

4 CONTENTS FOREWORD... 2 EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO ALLAH... 4 ALLAH ALONE TAKES CARE OF OUR NEEDS... 4 THE PERFECT CREATION OF ALLAH... 5 FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS... 5 OCCURENCES OF THE PAST... 6 EFFORT ON IMAAN... 6 SURAH ASR... 8 OUR TIME IS VOID OF BARAKAH... 8 HUMAN BEING IS IN LOSS... 9 THE SOLUTION! IMAAN IS TO HAVE CONVICTION IN THE HEREAFTER ALLAH ALONE IS OUR SUSTAINER MAINTENANCE OF A WIDOW DURING HER IDDAT THE BENEFIT OF MAKING EFFORT ON IMAAN WHERE TO LEARN IMAAN? AA MAAL-E-SAALIHA IMPORTANCE OF KITAAB READING Page 1

5 FOREWORD In this Kitaab we have transcribed a Bayaan of our honourable Sheikh, Hadrat Maulana Abdul Hamid Is haq Saheb D.B. that was delivered at Masjid Mansoor in Port Elizabeth. It was the occasion of an Islaahi Jalsa that was held over the weekend and also coincided with the Shab-Guzaari held on Lailatus Sabt (Friday night). May Allah accept and grant us the Taufeeq to benefit from these advices of Hadrat. Ameen! Page 2

6 احلمد هلل منشىء اخللق من عدم... مث الصلوةعلى املختار ىف القدم اي ر ل سلل اامما اددا على حبيبك على رلولك خري اخللقكله سلل موالي ل اامما اددا على دشري نذير حممدا موالى ل سلل اامما اددا على طه ليد املرللني دلغ لالمى رسضة فيها النىب احملرتم اي خري من افنت ابلقاع اعظمه فطا من طيبهن القاع ساالك رسحي الفداء لقرب انت لاكنه فيه العفاف سفيه اجلوا سالكرم هو احلبيب الذي ترجى شفاعته لك هول من االهوال مقتح اي ر دلغ ابملصطفى مقالدان ساغفر لنا ما مضى اي سالع الكرم اما دعد فقد قال هللا تبارك ستعاىل اعوذ ابهلل من الشيطان الرجي دس هللا الرمحن الرحي س ال ع ص ر إ ن ا ل نس ان ل ف ي خ س ر إ ال ال ذ ين آم ن وا س ع م ل وا الص احل ات س ت و ال و ا اب حل ق س ت و ال و ا اب لص رب لدق هللا العظي Page 3

7 EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO ALLAH We should be grateful unto Allah that He has granted us existence from non-existence. Scientist state that matter cannot be created nor can it be destroyed. It is easy for Allah to create anything from non-existence, in fact there isn t any limit to the greatness of Allah whereas our resources are extremely limited. If all the people of the world think of something and create it, then too it is limited; as Allah s Qudrat (ability and power) is far beyond that as well. Allah has created us from non-existence and eventually, a time will come when everything will be destroyed. Allah states, ك ل م ن ع ل ي ه ا ف ان Everything on earth shall perish (on the Day of Qiyaamah if not sooner). (Surah 55, verse 26) ALLAH ALONE TAKES CARE OF OUR NEEDS We are totally dependent on Allah for all our needs, in fact we are dependent on Allah for our very existence. Alhamdulillah, we have slaughtered animals for Qurbani just few weeks ago, and if we are living next year then we will slaughter again, Insha Allah. For us, it is just a matter of purchasing an animal for R or if the price of animals increase, then perhaps R This animal that we will purchase in the coming year is currently being prepared for us, in fact, Allah provides the feed of the animal, and if the animal falls ill, Allah will provide the remedy as well. Allah has arranged for workers that will attend and care for these animals. These workers also have needs such as food, accommodation, etc. which Allah fulfils as well. Allah takes care of all these needs so that we are able to slaughter our Qurbani animal next year. How great is Allah and how perfect is the system of Allah! Page 4

8 THE PERFECT CREATION OF ALLAH To understand the great power of Allah, study the human body. How Allah has created the human being with such perfection! Where could the parents ever create two eyes for the baby? Which parent or cardiologist could create a heart for the baby? Many years ago there was a famous Muslim cardiologist that was known for his piety. Before conducting surgery, he would discharge charity and perform two Rakaats of Salaah. On one occasion he was about to conduct surgery, the patient was already given anaesthetic, and the cardiologist dies of a heart attack on the operating table. Many years ago, cardiologists from various parts of the world had participated in a seminar. The leading cardiologist (amongst all the participants) was appointed as the chairman of the seminar. In the very seminar, surrounded by cardiologist, the leader suffers a heart attack and passes away. This takes us to the conclusion that absolutely nothing lies in our hand, rather everything lies in the hands of Allah. We are planning and chalking our way thinking that we need to reach certain targets, whereas reaching our targets and fulfilling our ambitions is actually in the hands of Allah. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS When Allah alone is the creator of the human body, we are required to follow His instructions and commands in regards to the usage of our body from the morning till the evening, and from birth till death. By following the instructions of the manufacturer (Allah ), we will only benefit, and to the contrary if we follow our own whims and fancies then it will lead to destruction. Due to not following the manufacturer s instructions, the world is in turmoil today. It is stated in the Hadith that a time will come when the murderer will not know the reason for being murdered. We are in our comfort zone and think that nothing can ever happen to us, those that are Page 5

9 currently experiencing these difficulties were also in their comfort zones at one stage, until the tables had turned. People that were in the best of conditions in the morning became the most pitiable by the evening, multi millionaires began collecting items to be sold to recycling plants, so that they may purchase basic food items to eat. OCCURENCES OF THE PAST History repeats itself, these conditions that are once again prevailing upon the Ummat are not new, rather similar occurrences were found in the past; such as the martyrdom of Hussein which was a difficult occasion for the Muslims in the world, when the Tartars invaded Baghdad there wasn t a single Muslim remaining in the city of Baghdad, whereas Baghdad was known as the seat of the Islamic education. Tremendous amount of literature was also destroyed during this period. As for the Muslims of Spain, they has progressed tremendously as far as Deen and Dunya was concerned, but it is a known fact that whenever there is a battle between Deen and Dunya then eventually Dunya overtakes Deen. This is exactly what happened in Spain due to the luxuries and comforts that the Muslims were involved in, and finally they had surrendered and given in to the demands of their opposition. EFFORT ON IMAAN It is therefore necessary for us to make an effort on Imaan, as it is only Imaan that will allow us to use this body according to the commands of Allah. In France, a veiled Muslim lady was waiting at a till point to pay for her grocery purchases. When she reaches the cashier that was of Muslim origin from one of the Arab countries, she tells the lady, Why don t you return to your country and practice your religion? You are causing unnecessary problems by not abiding by the law of the country. She lifted her veil and revealed herself that she is not of Arab origin rather she is of French origin and said, You have sold your Islam and we in turn have purchased your religion. Page 6

10 These reverts are running institutes in France just as we have our Makaatib system here in our country. These revert women observe the proper Shari ee Hijaab unlike our lax and improper way of observing Hijaab, that is, when we feel like observing the rules of Hijaab we adhere to the rules and when we feel like taking a break and not adorning the Hijaab then we suit our desires, such as not observing proper Purdah when taking a break at the beach or being with friends, etc. Many years ago, a French priest who reverted to Islam had visited the Nizamuddin Markaz. Prior to his acceptance to Islam, he had such love for the Deen of Allah that he had built a Masjid for the Muslims. When the keys were handed over, the usual infighting started in regards to who should be the chairperson, who will be the secretary, treasurer, etc. Seeing this condition, he remarked, I didn t build the Masjid for this reason, rather I built it as I loved the prayers of the Muslims. Page 7

11 SURAH ASR س ال ع ص ر In this Surah, Allah takes an oath on time. This could also refer to the time of Asr Salaah, as the day is drawing to an end by the time of Asr, thus the indication is given that one should hasten up, as time and tide waits for no man. There is no barakah in time any longer which indicates to the closeness of Qiyaamah. The Hadith states, وأخرج أمحد والرتمذي عن أنس رضي هللا عنه أن النيب صلى هللا عليه و سلم قال : " ال تقوم الساعة حىت يتقارب الزمان فيكون السنة كالشهر والشهر كاجلمعة واجلمعة كاليوم واليومكالساعة والساعةكالضرمة ابلنار )الدر املنثور( Anas narrates that Rasulullah is reported to have said, Qiyaamah will not take place until time will be so close that a year will be like a month, and month will be like a week, and a week will be like a day, and a day will be like an hour and an hour will be like the burning/lighting of a fire. OUR TIME IS VOID OF BARAKAH Previously, I used to engage in much more Ibaadat on the day of Jumuah, whereas now I start earlier than before, but I am unable to complete my practices for the day of Jumuah. There is a lack of Barakah in time. Time is a creation of Allah, and if a person has to exercise his mind a little and ponder in the creation of time, he will realise what a great creator Allah is. Together with being the creator of time, Allah is the creator of the measurement of time. How would we Page 8

12 have got our dates, days of the week, months of the year, etc. if the great bounty of time did not exist? We know exactly what our age is; we make an appointment to meet someone at a particular time, etc. How would all these been possible had the measurement of time not existed? Therefore, realise the greatness of Allah, the existence and the oneness of Allah by pondering in these great creations of Allah. It is beyond man to fathom the being of Allah, thus a poet says, وت ریمے دل ںیمآ تا ےہ ریم ی ھجمس ںیم ںیہنآ ات ا ںیم ےناجن ایل یہی ےہریت یاچہپ ن ا You come into my heart, You cannot be understood, I have realised that this is Your recognition HUMAN BEING IS IN LOSS إ ن ا ل نس ان ل ف ي خ س ر Further Allah states that man is in loss. In spite of possessing all the outward means of comfort, people are not at ease. Allah is that great being that can grant a person complete ease and satisfaction, but if He imprisons a person s heart then he will never attain peace and contentment in spite of possessing all the outward means of comfort. The Sahaaba were blessed with internal satisfaction and contentment, therefore they would say when leaving the world, فزت ورب الكعبة I have been successful by the Rabb of the Ka aba Page 9

13 THE SOLUTION! What will take a person out of this state of loss? Allah states, إ ال ال ذ ين آم ن وا It is Imaan that will take a person out of loss, but it is not just Imaan rather it is the level of Imaan that the Sahaaba had possessed. The level and quality of Imaan of Sahaaba is actually required as Allah states, فان امنوا مبثل ما امنتم به فقد اهتدوا If (the Jews and Christians) have Imaan as you (Mu mineen/sahaaba) have Imaan, then they are rightly guided (Surah 2, verse 137) Today, we want a new version of Islam. We want to change the picture of Islam, but actually we have to strive for the Imaan that the Sahaaba possessed. It is through the work of Da wat and Tabligh that this level of Imaan can be achieved. There are brothers amongst us that are neither Huffaz nor Ulema but they have true Yaqeen in Allah, and have sacrificed for the Deen of Allah. IMAAN IS TO HAVE CONVICTION IN THE HEREAFTER We will mention a few points in regards to Imaan and Yaqeen. We all claim that we believe in the life of the hereafter, the Qabr, the fact that our soul will be extracted by the angel of death, etc. We will quote an example by which we can get an idea of the reality of the hereafter; a few friends went out fishing. When they were ready to fish, they casted the line into the water, which comprised of a sinker and a hook containing a fat juicy worm. We should enquire the ruling in regards to the permissibility of using live worms as bait. Anyway, now that the hook is in the water with the juicy worm, a little fish notices the worm and wants to bite; but seeing the Page 10

14 intention of the little fish, the old grandmother type of fish, or the Molvi Saheb and Sheikh type of fish tells the little one, Don t even go close to that worm. There is a long story behind that worm, which we are aware of due to experience. This worm is on a hook, which is attached to a long line that stretches out of the water, if you get caught on this hook, there is a huge man that is 2 meters tall waiting (out of the water) that will pull you out of the water, after allowing you to play for a short while. When you out of the water, he will remove your eyes, slit your stomach and remove the inside of your stomach. This will all be given to his cats and dogs to consume. He will then cut you into pieces and marinate you with spices. When you are spiced well and ready to be cooked, a fire will be lit, on which oil will be heated, and when the oil is nice and sizzling hot, you will be placed into the boiling hot oil and fried. These fishermen have ten fingers each, with which they will break you into pieces, and each one of them have 32 teeth which will be used to bite and crush you. Once you are consumed by them, you will enter their stomach, then go through their intestines and exit from such a place that I cannot even explain. The little fish said, We live in a world where we believe in the concept of, Seeing is believing and hearing is deceiving, and therefore I cannot believe what you say. I will have to see these things really happen. It started its experiment in the water but the reality of these things was not in the water rather it was all happening out of the water. Similarly, we too want to experiment things of the Aakhirah in the world. Anyway the little fish tried its experiment in the water and concluded that there isn t any danger as the grandmother fish claims. Secondly, the little fish based everything on its own condition, that is, fish cannot live out of water so it said that there isn t really any life out of the water. Finally, the little fish takes a bite, gets hooked and everything unfolds as the grandmother fish had informed it. Page 11

15 We too have been informed by our parents, grandparents, seniors, Maktab Asaatizah, Tabligh brothers, Ulema, through Kitaab reading, etc. of the realities of the Aakhirah. It is for this reason that Mashaaikh have prescribed that we should contemplate death for a little while daily so that the conviction of the hereafter becomes reality before us. We should contemplate over the fact that today we are able to walk to the Masjid to perform Salaah, but a day will come when we will be carried to the Qabrastaan and Salaah will be performed for us, today we are able to take a bath but a day will soon arrive when we will be given Ghusl. Today, we are able to put on our own clothing but soon a kafn will be pulled over us; remembrance of death is a silent lecturer for the Ummat. It is so silent that it doesn t speak a word but if we ponder a little over it, it is sufficient to change our lives. Shab Guzaaris are taking place throughout the world, the effort of Deen is taking place so that this reality can come into us. This is one aspect in regards to the hereafter, for which we are required to make an effort. ALLAH ALONE IS OUR SUSTAINER The other aspect is in regards to our Rizq (sustenance). We should have conviction that sustenance is in the hands of Allah alone. We should make an effort but we shouldn t place our trust on our efforts, our trust should be on Allah alone. We will explain this point by means of an example as well; a train is scheduled to travel from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg station. There is a dog sleeping under the train and just as the train starts taking off, the dog awakens and starts walking. The dog thinks that it is responsible for moving the train. Shortly thereafter, the dog starts running and the train also picks up speed, so the dog is convinced that it is actually the cause for moving the train. How far is the dog going to run? Very soon the dog will be exhausted and stop, whereas the train will travel for approximately 1000 kilometres until it reaches Johannesburg station. Similarly, we think that we are maintaining our families, running the business, etc. but soon a time could come when we may be lying helpless (for months) in the hospital, yet Page 12

16 everything at home and in the business will continue functioning as normal. We bury people daily, yet their families continue to live their lives. MAINTENANCE OF A WIDOW DURING HER IDDAT The jurists have stated that when a man passes away, the widow is not maintained from the husband s estate, unlike the case of divorce where the responsibility of maintenance is upon the husband for the Iddat period. Yes, the widow will receive her portion of inheritance if the husband has left behind assets, but this is only when the estate has been wounded up. Who takes care of her during the Iddat-e-Wafaat (i.e. the waiting period of 4 months and 10 days on the demise of the husband?) It is Allah alone! In various parts of the Quraan Sharif, Allah repeatedly says, Whoever fears Allah, He will make an opening for him; Whoever fears Allah, He will make his work easy for him; Whoever fears Allah, He will forgive his sins and grant him a great reward. How many widows have no financial or family support whilst observing their Iddat, yet they have the greatest support, the support of Allah. THE BENEFIT OF MAKING EFFORT ON IMAAN Allah states, It is Imaan that will take a person out of loss. This was the effort of Rasulullah on Sahaaba, and such an effort was made that people that lived a barbaric life became the envy of the Malaaikah in a short period of 23 years. On one occasion I met a particular learned person who said, I don t know how we are going to make it as we are living in difficult times. The solution to the world s problems lies in coming onto the effort of Rasulullah, that is to make people human beings. Page 13

17 WHERE TO LEARN IMAAN? A person that requires bread and milk will have to go to a bakery or cafe to purchase these items, he does not go to a laboratory or a fabric shop. Similarly, to learn Imaan and Yaqeen we are required to go to the appropriate place, that is to join the effort of Da wat and Tabligh. The work of Da wat and Tabligh has been made widespread throughout the entire world. Today, we are seeing people out in the path of Allah, coming from such countries and remote areas of the world that we ve never expected. What great sacrifices are being made? On one occasion, I had seen a wealthy South African brother sleeping happily in the passage of Nizaamud Deen Markaz. This is the result of the effort of Imaan and Yaqeen. When the father holds the hand of a two year old child and he starts walking, or a small child sits on the lap of the father whilst he is driving, the little child tells everyone that he was driving. Similarly, Allah is the one that actually does everything, and we are merely required to have the desire and make little effort. AA MAAL-E-SAALIHA س ع م ل وا الص احل ات When Imaan enters a person, he will carry out righteous deeds and obey the commands of Allah. In this day and age, it is not easy. A Jamaat went to a particular area, propagated amongst the brothers that success lies in obeying the commands of Allah, so one brother got ready to go out in the path of Allah for four months. When he went home and informed the wife, she said, I am going to my mother s house. You must take care of the kids, the fowls, etc. He discussed the issue with his mother-in-law but she said, It is your problem, you solve your issues. He decided that he will remain behind. A few weeks later, he got an excellent job opportunity from an Arab country on a five year contract. He doubted the offer as the environment in that country is not Islamic; there are people with Page 14

18 corrupt Aqaaid residing there, etc. He comes home and tells the wife about the offer. She says, What you waiting for? She is now prepared to let him off for 5 years yet she was not prepared to let him go out for 4 months in Jamaat. Why? She has conviction that when the funds will come in, foreign currency will come in, their lifestyle will improve, they will purchase a new car, purchase new furniture, etc. The reality of Dunya is before a person, not the reality of Deen. IMPORTANCE OF KITAAB READING س ت و ال و ا اب حل ق س ت و ال و ا اب لص رب Finally Allah says, They encourage each other towards the truth and encourage each other towards patience. A particular lady commenced work; she got different ideas and brought a TV in the house. Her father being a pious person was really upset over the issue and became harsh, and to top it up, the wife sided with the children and approved of the TV. The daughter wanted a modern lifestyle and when the father prevented her, he was asked to leave the house after giving them their respective shares of inheritance (from his wealth). He decided to write to Hadratjee Maulana Inaa mul Hassan Saheb and explained the entire scenario. Hadrat told him that being harsh is against the principles of Jamaat work, thus he should start Taleem in the house daily for ten minutes, and he should not interfere in their lives. When he approached the family they were quite happy as giving ten minutes for Taleem was a bargain. In a matter of few days he came home and found the TV broken and thrown outside. This was a miracle, so we shouldn t be too sure that a miracle will happen in every situation, rather we should be persistent on Taleem even though we may witness results after some time. Page 15

19 For this, Allah has blessed us with this great effort of Da wat and Tabligh and other efforts of Deen as well. We should take part wherever we can fit in. Brothers should give their names to go out in the path of Allah. Page 16

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