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Assalamu-alaikum:
May this article be a source of better understanding among Muslims.
Wa-salaam,
Mobin
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The Status Of Two Who Love One Another For The Sake Of Allah
by Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Hashimi
Taken from "The Ideal Muslim" © 1999 IIPH
Many hadiths describe the status of two people who love one another for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala), and describe the high position in Paradise which He has promised them and the great honour which He will bestow upon them on the Day when mankind is resurrected to meet the Rabb of the Worlds, among them is the hadith which describes the seven whom Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) will shade on the Day when there is no shade but His:
"...a just leader; a youth who grows up worshipping Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala);
a man who is deeply attached to the mosque; two men who love one another for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala), meeting for His sake and parting for His sake; a man who is called by a beautiful woman and says, I fear Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala)';
a man who gives charity in secret such that his left hand does not know what his right hand is doing;
and a man who remembers Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) when he is alone and his eyes fill with tears." (Bukhari and Muslim)
The two who love one another for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) are clearly shown to be among those whom Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) will shelter with His shade and upon whom He will shower His mercy and kindness. What a great honour! It is enough honour for those who love one another for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala that their Almighty Rabb will greet them on the Day of Resurrection and say to them:
"Where are those who loved one another for My glory? Today I will shade them in My shade on the Day when there is no shade but Mine." (Muslim)
Such is the magnificent honour and tremendous reward that will be bestowed upon those who truly loved one another for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala), on that awesome Day.
Love for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala), and not for the sake of anything else in this life which is filled with greed, desires and interests, is very difficult, and none can attain it except the one who is pure of heart, for whom this world is as nothing compared to the pleasure of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala). It is not surprising that Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) should give them a status and blessing which is commensurate with their position in this world, above whose concerns they have risen. We find proof of this in the hadith of Mu'adh who said that the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said:
"Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) said: 'Those who love one another for My glory, will have minbars of light, and the Prophets and martyrs will wish that they had the same." [Reported by al-Tirmidhi, who said it is a hasan sahih hadith]
Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) gives to those who love one another for His sake a gift which is even greater than this status and blessing: that is His precious love which is very difficult to attain. This is proven by the hadith of Abu Hurayrah (radhiallahu 'anhu) in which the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said:
"A man went to visit a brother of his in another village. Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) sent an angel to wait for him on the road. When the man came along, the angel asked him, 'Where do you intend to go?' He said, 'I am going to visit a brother of mine who lives in this village.' The angel asked, 'Have you done him any favour (for which you are now seeking repayment)?' He said, 'No. I just love him for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala).' The angel told him, I am a messenger to you from Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala), sent to tell you that He loves you as you love your brother for His sake."' (Muslim)
What a great love, that raises a man to a position where Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) loves him and is pleased with him!
The teaching of the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) goes even further and states that the better of two brothers who love one another for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) is the one who loves his brother more. The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi
wa sallam) said:
"No two men love one another, but the better of them is the one whose love for his brother is greater." [Reported by Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad]
Islam goes even further in spreading love in the rightly guided Muslim society by telling the Muslim that if he loves his brother, he should tell him. The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: "If a man loves his brother, let him tell him that he loves him." [Reported by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi, who said it is a sahih hadith]
The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) understood the impact of this strong, pure love in building societies and nations, so he never let any occasion pass without advocating this love and commanding the Muslims to announce their love for one another, in order to open hearts and spread love and purity among the ranks of the Ummah.
Anas (radhiallahu `anhu) said that a man was with the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam), when another man passed by. The first man said, "O Messenger of Allah, indeed I truly love this man." The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) asked him, "Have you let him know that?" He said, "No." The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, "Tell him." He caught up with him and told him, "Truly I love you for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala)," and the man said, "May Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala)love you who loves me for His sake." [Reported by Abu Dawud, with a sahih isnad]
Mu'adh began to spread this pure love among the Muslims throughout the Muslim lands, telling them what he had heard from the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) about the great reward that Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) had prepared for those who loved one another for His sake, and about His great love for them. In al-Muwatta', Imam Malik gives a report with a sahih isnad from Abu Idris al-Khulani who said: "I entered the mosque of Damascus, where I saw a young man who had a bright smile, and I saw the people gathered around him. When they disagreed on some matter, they referred it to him, and accepted his opinion. I asked who he was, and they told me, 'This is Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radhiallahu `anhu)." Early the next day, I went to the mosque but I found that he had arrived even earlier than I. He was praying, so I waited until he had finished, then I approached him from in front, greeted him and said, 'By Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) I love you.' He said, 'For the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala)?' I said, 'For the sake of Allah'. He repeated his question, 'For the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala)?' and I said, 'For the sake of Allah.' So he took hold of my collar and pulled me towards him and said, 'I have good news for you. I heard the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) say: "Allah Almighty says: 'My love is granted to those who love one another for My sake, who visit one another for My sake, and who spend on one another for My sake.'"'
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Is Allah so selfish that he wants us to do anything for his sakes?
Don't you think it is important to live happilly? Don't you think this is the reason Islam exist? Unfortunately with today's understanding of Islam, swaying the reason of its' existence from living peaceful and happy to living to serve Allah.
Allah is allmighty. Allah never needs us to feel he is great. He is always the greatest.
But, when we live can we find the best solution how to live and be happy? Easy to say follow Qur'an and hadith. But the interpretation of Qur'an and hadith always misled, That's why Islamic world never reach the status of living in peace, prosperous and happily.
Allah seems doesn't care.... But Allah already created the relationship of causes and consequences. So it is crearly shown that muslims choose to be what they are today.
Luque66
Your ideology seems very weird. We would request you to kindly show some respect when mentioning Allah. Such misbehaviour on your part is deplorable and shall not be tolerated if this sort of attitude persists. We are willing to listen to your arguments and views, but not in such a barbaric fashion. Kindly learn to show respect when Allah Azza Wa Jalla, Creator of the Universe is mentioned.
Take care,
Asif- Moderator of Social Matters Forum and Beginning Muslim Forum and member of Shuraa Council.
LAST EDITED ON 25-07-01 AT 09:05 AM (GMT)[p]Another thing, i would request you to go and read the Qur'an thoroughly and then present your ideologies. Why Islam is in existence, what is the purpose of our existence, everything is mentioned there clearly. There is no doubt in it. Of'course, people can bring up perverse interpretations of what the Qur'an says. But your arguments are not even in conformity with perverse interpretations. Unless i have misjudged. Kindly be more explicit and clear with what you are trying to convey to us, Insha Allah.
" Allah is allmighty. Allah never needs us to feel he is great. He is always the greatest."
Allah is also the One and Only God, but still He orders us to say "La Ilaha Il Allah". He already knows that, but He asks us to say it. Similarly, if Muslims like to praise Allah and say "Allahu Akbar,Subhan Allah, Alhamdulilah", etc. why do you get irritated? There is nothing to get irritated about it. Infact, it is such invalid arguments like yours that encourage me even more to say:
Allahu Akbar
Subhan Allah
Alhamdulilah
La Ilaha IL Allah
:)
"That's why Islamic world never reach the status of living in peace, prosperous and happily. "
This point you made would suggest that the Islamic world NEVER succeeded, and Muslims never reached the status of living in peace, prosperity and happiness. I wonder what your views on the Sahabaah are, and the times of the Khulafa-e-Rashideen. Or at least times when the Islamic world reached its most glorious days.
" Allah seems doesn't care.... But Allah already created the relationship of causes and consequences. So it is crearly shown that muslims choose to be what they are today."
>>"Allah seems doesn't care"
Nauzobillah wastagfarullah. Careful with what you say. It is very easy to make ones Islam null and void and to go out of the folds of Islam, by uttering words that are kufr. Insha Allah i hope that all of us are mroe careful in the future, Insha Allah, because apostasy is a great sin.
Asif.
Om_Mohammed
25-07-2001, 15:52
Assalaamu alaikum.
Thankyou, br. Mobin for that beautiful reminder of whom we should love, and why. We should all strive for Allah's pleasure in this world and the next, and not our own. It is the ultimate goal.
As for luque (sp?)...well, of course, Allah is Great...He is the Greatest. He knows that, and of course does not need reminder of that, particularly from us. However, remembering Allah is a way of reminding ourselves, as well as a constant in stating our beliefs. No one knows when his/her last breath on this earth will be. What a beautiful and successful ending to this life to be uttering words of praise and thanks to Allah.
Certainly Allah DOES care...otherwise...He would not have sent to us guidance in the form of His Book...the Quran...or prophets throughout time to help and guide mankind to the path which is best. If He did not care for His creation...He would of left us to our own accord, which most certainly would have been quite a disaster for the vast majority of mankind. However, in His eminent grace and love for mankind and creation as a whole, He has sent to us guidance, and mercy, and reminders of that which He desires and expects from us.
Alhamdulillah for He whom has guided me, and who has taken me from darkness into light. I pray that He shall show me the light, and the way, and forgive me for my sins and mistakes, and permit me to smell and experience the glory of His Heaven.
Om Mohammed.
I always respect Allah, but the way you think about him as if he is the King type of mankind who would be angry and so on.
I don't think he would care whether you mentioned La illa ha il Allah. Allah created the universe with the formula of causes and consequences and gives us the mind to think to choose.
Allah never intentionally punishes anybody or group of people through creating disaster. Disaster and miracle just us interpret it. The event happen through the process of causes and consequences.
Thinking and take the best solution for the whole of mankind is the act of the real muslim.
Luque66
Allah is indeed the King of this Universe.
" The King (or Ruler) of Mankind." (114:2)
" I don't think he would care whether you mentioned La illa ha il Allah. Allah created the universe with the formula of causes and consequences and gives us the mind to think to choose."
Plz go read the Qur'an. Do not try to introduce new ideas into Islam. The first pillar of Islam is Tashaud.
As to the rest of your message, i have requested you to go read the Qur'an, if you haven't already. Your theories are just that, "THEORIES".
Another request, kindly type in your name instead of mine, it can create much confusion.
Asif.
Om_Mohammed
27-07-2001, 09:32
Assalaamu alaikum ya muslimeen.
Luque:
I understand better, now, after having conversation with our Br. Asif, as to whom is actually the author of this message, luque. One warning to you...do not attempt to impersonate any of the moderators or any other participant at this forum, trying to convince people with that impersonation that your far-fetched ideas and interpretation of Islam is coming from someone with reputable traditional Islamic values and understanding. It cannot work. Your method of language is a signature in itself, even if you use anyone else's name. Also, if you are pirating anyone's password in order to use their status of moderator, then that in itself is a breach of the accepted conduct at this site as well as any other site, and will eventually result in your being banned from this site. So, refrain from any such activities.
Now, to address your complaint...that we consider Allah as King. Yes...He most certainly is the King and Ruler of all the worlds that exist, and all that is within it. We are here only for worshipping Him, and what we do that consists as going against that nature of the scheme of things, and against His desire, is something which causes His anger. To reproach that anger, we must repent...which consists of acknowledging what has angered Allah as our sins, and feeling truly sorry for having done so, and resolving to not repeat such a sin again. As well, in repenting we should ask Allah for His forgiveness, which He, in His Mercy, has also promised us of in the Quran.
Although Allah does remit anger towards His creation (namely humans and jinns, because they are the ones with free will to choose right or wrong)...He has reassured us in His own Book...the Quran...that His Mercy precedes His anger. In other words, mercy over-rules any anger that He may have towards His creation. It is that Mercy which promises us of forgiveness from all sins, as well as protection from the fire of hell and admittance into the paradise of heaven, even though a person may have sinned much in this world and this life. The thing which is required to attain that ever-lasting mercy is repentance and humbling one's self to ask for Allah's forgiveness and His mercy.
As Br. Asif has many times patiently reminded you...read the Quran. In it you will find much in the line of guidance, warnings, promises, comfort, knowledge, direction, etc...etc...etc. It is obvious, by your preconceived and unchanging views of perspective on Islam and misunderstanding of the qualities and attributes of Allah, that you have not actually read the Quran in it's entirety. If you had, there would not be such doubts coming from you.
Ask Allah for direction, guidance, and He shall grant it to you. He does not withhold from those who humbly seek His assistance and mercy.
Om Mohammed.
Luque66 (Guest)
30-07-2001, 05:27
First I want to say sorry for accidentally "type" name Asif. Since I am the new user. I thought the "Name" meant for destination to who I address my message. Then I realise after the message was sent. Sorry again for my mistake.
I have no intention to impersonate anyone. As I am always proud to be myself.
If both of you really believe that Qur'an has the answer for everything, why creating this site of discussion when the answer for it only one, "go and read the Qur'an"?
I've tried to be as rational as possible but getting emotional answer from somebody who are suppose to be muslims with Imaan.
So I have to conclude here that the religion of Islam that I have is not the same as Islam that you have. May be we share the same name of religion, which has the same background, history of prophets, but only our relgion are different.
I don't mind to be called loss because loss from your belief is just as you loss from my belief.
May be we live in different part of the world, but I know one thing, you cannot run away from the relationship of causes of consequences. You can pray as many times as you wish, but one thing is for sure consequences of the causes will never change.
If you feel that the way to pray, customs of muslims, formal practice of the ancestor is the only way to reach Allah, I will say that, bear that consequnces. I wouldn't want to be living in heaven with these people. May be what I call heaven is not what you call heaven..... Let's Allah decide.
You know what, since in life hereafter, we all will live perpectually, no more death. When one know he is not going to die anymore, would one care to be burnt in hell??
If this is the way you believe about heaven and hell which spell out in Qur'an according to your type of interpretation, I say I rest my case.
With current way of interpreting the Qur'an and hadith, I have found a lot of "superstitious". And Qur'an also banned us from believing in superstitious. What a weird thing? Do you thing I read Qur'an and the interpretation from people like you?
Or should I here ask you to refer to Qur'an and read with your mind not your mouth???
Luque66
Om_Mohammed
30-07-2001, 08:01
Assalaamu alaikum ya muslimeen.
Ok, luque...will attempt to answer your questions and complaints.
You said:'If both of you really believe that Qur'an has the answer for everything, why creating this site of discussion when the answer for it only one, "go and read the Qur'an"?'
Yes...the Quran DOES in fact have the answer for everything...even today. It is not something that was a form of guidance only for those living during the time of it's revelation, nor is it simply a book of historical reminiscence. No...it is much more than that. It is a guidance for all of mankind, for all ages, for all peoples everywhere on the whole earth. As for this site, well, it is a site for discussion, for people who may wish to ask a question which others may have the answer for, and for hopefully disseminating many of the misconceptions of Islam and Muslims worldwide. Oh yes, our mistake...but without apology. Of course, the best guide for all people is Allah, and His Book of guidance is the Quran. Does it really bother you so much when we direct people to read the Quran? The answers are there...for those who seek.
Luque said: 'I've tried to be as rational as possible but getting emotional answer from somebody who are suppose to be muslims with Imaan.'
Well, most generally, the majority of us here at aliasoft try our best to answer and respond in rational format. However, remember that we, too, like you, are humans, and very capable and susceptable to human emotions and feelings. Sometimes, emotions do show through on posts, particularly for those who insist upon posting things which are against islamic beliefs and against our regulations here. Do you want us to become unemotional robots? Emotion does not change the fact that we are muslims, and does not lessen our iman. In fact, it is that emotion, and dedication to Allah and His cause which may in fact even raise the level of iman from time to time. Or did you not realize that iman is a thing of the moment in time...it rises, and it falls in all persons from time to time.
Luque said: 'So I have to conclude here that the religion of Islam that I have is not the same as Islam that you have. May be we share the same name of religion, which has the same background, history of prophets, but only our relgion are different.'
Islam is one religion, from the time of it's revelation, till the end of time. There is no changing of it, the tenets of the religion, and the format of it's policies are one and the same for all peoples, for all times. There is no such thing as 'modernization' of the religion...perhaps 'modernization' in reference to technological inventions, but as for the religion...it is one and the same as if we were living with the prophet today. The Book, the Quran, is the same, and the revelations of the hadith show us and exemplify to us how the religion is to be implemented into daily life.
Luque said: 'May be we live in different part of the world, but I know one thing, you cannot run away from the relationship of causes of consequences. You can pray as many times as you wish, but one thing is for sure consequences of the causes will never change.'
Prayer is something which has been perscribed upon muslims...it is in a way a test of obedience to the Creator. Not only that, it is the main vessel of direct communication between the slave and his Master. Although it is something prescribed, to demonstrate the slave's obedience, it is more of a blessing for the slave himself, rather than a form of praise for the Creator. In this method of direct communication, it is THE way of changing the consequences of events which perhaps would not have changed if not asked for in the prayer. We have been told of this in the Quran, that Allah listens to and responds to he who humbles himself and asks for that which he needs. As for those who are arrogant, and ignore their own need for asking Allah of what they need or want, then they have incrued upon themselves a sin of being haughty.
Luque said: 'You know what, since in life hereafter, we all will live perpectually, no more death. When one know he is not going to die anymore, would one care to be burnt in hell??'
Oh...yes...the life after this one is a thing of perpetuousness, continuousness. However, can you be assured right now of your destiny in that life? I mean...yes...you make it sound appealing...and needless of people to obey Allah's commandments of worship and prayer...cause there will be an unending life later on. Well...can you yourself be guaranteed of what that life will entail for yourself? I mean...some will proceed onto to never-ending bliss and happiness. However, yet others...will proceed only to find themselves in never-ending fire, destruction, danger, and total and un-ending pain and disgrace. That is the payment for those who have rejected His Signs which He has Mercilessly sent to His creation. For those who remain arrogant, refuse to obey, although the signs have been made clear. They will be admitted unto such fires...and when their skins, muslces, and bones have scorched and turned to black dust from the fires, then they will be taken out, only to be given new skins and flesh, in order that they may be returned to the fire again and again...to repeat and repeat the torture for time unending. Can you, Luque, be guaranteed that your fate will not be of that fate? Or anyone else for that matter? I myself cannot guarantee that I will be ammuned from such a fate. I can only pray that I will not be admitted to such a fate, at the same time, seeking guidance from the Book of Allah, in order that I may know the commandments, the requirements of avoiding such a fate, and abiding by such Laws so that I may avoid that terrible fate. And...prayer...in my prayers...constantly asking that Allah have mercy upon me, and protect me from such a fate. THAT, my friend is in part the reason for prayer.
Luque said: 'If this is the way you believe about heaven and hell which spell out in Qur'an according to your type of interpretation, I say I rest my case.'
I can only reply to this comment like this: what I have just previously described is in the Quran...it is not of my own interpretation...it is quite clear. Also, it is not even from hadith...but from the Quran itself...the Word of Allah. :
'Those who reject Our Signs, We shall soon cast into the Fire; as often as their skins are roasted through, We shall change them for fresh skins, that they may taste the Penalty: for Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.'s.4, v.56.
Don't know what you mean by superstitions being created from reading the Quran. Please give examples, if you have any. Otherwise, try to refrain from falsely acclaiming to people something that is not an actuality. Where is it that we have given you any superstitions as interpretations?
As for reading...well, I can only speak for myself here...but I do read and contemplate on the meaning of the Quran. That is the point of reading it. It is a directive for all of life, for all peoples.
Om Mohammed.
Luque66 (Guest)
01-08-2001, 03:01
Dear Mr Om,
Thank you very much for such well written the explanation of your understanding. I do appreciate it very much.
So when I encounter brother of mankind with different faith who believe in different book such as Christianity with the Bible and explaining the quote in the bible just as what he would explain like you too, I mean his way claiming the word in the bible as the word from God and there is no doubt about it.
I also said the same thing, I rest my case.
Here what I want to share is the human heart which given by Allah or God to all mankind. This one we all cannot lie to ourself. The good and the bad. The right and the wrong.
May be I was born as Muslim so I remain one because I take that Muslim is just like a race, that has the custom, culture, formal practice and so on. But I have mind on my own. I only do what I feel comfortable to do and I expect other people too so I have to respect the differences.
When comes to good and bad, right and wrong, I define it to suit the whole of mankind with different preferences and taste. The right I define as any act (as the cause) that result (as the consequences) which has more benefit than harm. The wrong I define something other than right.
Benefit I define as the consequnces that do not harm or giving any damage to other people. If the consequences of the act also give the benefit to others, that will be much more better.
Example when muslim pray to Allah which that act doesn't harm other people, that is right and should not be forbidden or humiliated by anyone. So as when Christian pray, or Hindus or Buddhist. Or Those who believe they don't want to pray, still the act do not harm others, so need to be respected.
When one want to believe he / she will go to heaven with his faith no matter whatever religion is including the religion of Atheis, he/ she should also be respected.
If I want to understand Qur'an, or Bible as the poem, with messages only can be understood when we use our mind, I also do not harm others and I hope this can also be respected as I call it my religion with he same name.
Anybody can understand anything the way he/she wants to understand it as long as he / she is not going to hurt others.
This way of believing something can also be called "fanatics" to what we believe. I am fanatics to believing in logic. Some people are fanatics in believing in certain faith. This should be respected. But some fanatics they tend to act extremely. Some tend to force others phisically or emotionally. This is what I call wrong doers. Because the act that resulted in harming others tend to happen. This should be prevented.
If muslims (generally) wants to live in the society that separated gender for social activities, they can do so, but those who feel they don't want to have such social activities and prefer the social mixed up gender should also do so. If the harm could occur, the wrong part is the act of harming itself.
Another example. Live luxury with big house and the big car. This also creating the temptation for someone to steal or rob that would result in harming someone. Why is it not forbidden as the mixed gender which some people (religious) believe as the cause for rape?
Don't say it is because it is already spell out in the Qur'an itself, because the way you understand it and the way I understand it is different.
This is what I mean. Respect others as you also want to be respected.
"Allah created human, men and women , different group and different race, for them to know each other".
See not to change others, because If Allah wants, he is always allmighty. He can do anything he wants. He doesn't need human as his slaves.
This is the way I believe. This is my belief. This is my faith. Islam is the religion of logic not magic. Even magician never believe in magic. Only the fools believe in magic because they don't know how. Computer is also magic for those who do not know the secret of electric pulse. The secret of the causes and consequences. This process which created by Allah (God) is the cause of the natural event either disaster or miracle.
Luque66
satisfaction26
03-08-2001, 10:05
Assalamualaikum ya muslimin wal muslimat.
Luque are you the sect of Mu'tazillah? From what I've learned they are the ones who believe in logics.Like whatever we do have nothing with God's will,and it is unfair for Him to punish us because we human beings have our own desire.I follow the sect of Ahli Sunnah and can't accept that kind of statement.It is true Islam is the religion of logic but not all.I repeat not all.What do you have to say about the zamzam water? what about all the Mu'jizat Allah had given to his Messenger? Think about that.It is you who are extreme in logical explanations.Islam is not an extreme religion.Read and LEARN the Quraan thoroughly.Pls accept that we muslims must use The Ouraan as our guidiance.
Mardhiah Mansor
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