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We have to be true and sincere to ourselves and to Allah in every inch of our being.
Islam has played an important factor in creating societies and civilizations, besides unifying mankind of various creeds, colour and languages. It is the strong moral fear and code, which it gives to its followers, besides inculcating in them faith in the unseen which have been the binding force. It is a call of the unknown, not only at the individual personal level, professing and practising the faith, but also to the entire community forming a society and the nation to follow the commands in the Quran and in the precepts of holy Prophet (Pbuh) to achieve the ever lasting goodness and peace.
Today in modern times, Muslims are spread in every nook and corner of the world. Different nations have their own constitutional laws governing the lives of their citizens. In democratic countries, there is absolute freedom of thought and expression. Therefore, the Muslims living in democratic countries are not restrained in practising their faith, so long as it does not offend their neighbour and does not cause public nuisance. The religious practices should not violate the state laws and also should not expose an individual to its penal code and economic laws.
Well, the religious law so far as it concerns the governance of the state is now replaced practically in every country, except perhaps in very few Islamic countries. Even in those countries, the King is the sovereign power and dictates the people with his whims and fancies or the state’s parliament legislates laws for maintaining law and order and for economic growth in tune with global developments.
A question now has arisen in the minds of Muslims world over as to the importance of Shariat laws not being followed by the Muslims and its ramifications in their personal lives. Even religious persons resort to smuggling and tax evasion on the premise that their acts are justified by Shariat laws and not observing state laws is no offence in the eye of Shariat laws. The Jews, Christians, idolaters and hypocrites forced and compelled Muslims to give up their ways of life and accept the norms, traditions and patently illogical, ill conceived precepts of the times. Allah commanded Muslims to inform them:- Sura 2 Al. Baqarah (The Cow) Ayat 136
(O Muslims) Say. ‘We believe in Allah, and what is revealed to us, and what was revealed to Ibraheem, Isameel, Is’haaq, Yaqoob and the tribes and to Moosa and Esa and other prophets by their Lord. We make no distinction among any of them and to Allah we have surrendered ourselves.
137. And if they believe as you believe, they shall be rightly guided, but if they reject your faith, they shall create division among themselves. Allah is enough for you as Defender against them. He is the Hearer, the knower.
138. Allah’s colour we acquire. And who is better than Allah at colouring? We are His worshippers.
139. Say “Do you quarrel with us about Him who is our Lord and your Lord? We are accountable for deeds, you for yours, and we are sincere to Him alone.
140. Or, do you say that Ibraheem, Ismael, Ishaaq, Yaqoob and the tribes were all yahudis or Christians? So you know better than Allah himself?
141. That is the community which has passed away. Theirs is what they earned, and yours what you have earned. You shall not be asked of what they used to do.
146. Those to whom We gave the scriptures know our Apostle, as they know their own sons. But some of them intentionally hide the truth.
147. (Muhammad) this is the truth from your Lord. Therefore, never be in doubt about it
148. Everyone has a goal towards which he turns. So compete with one another to do good, Wherever you are, Allah will gather you all before Him. He has power over all things.
The above ayahs are crystal clear.
It does not require scholarly disposition to unravel their contents. The truth is clear and has been brought home to true and sincere followers, who have deep faith in the word of Allah and His Prophet. Every soldier and policeman is made to wear an uniform. Every person of law and even judges wear their colours. The wearing of uniform signifies obedience to law and its acceptance in letter and spirit. When Allah commands us to tell the followers of the book, idolaters and others that we have acquired Allah’s colour and we are His worshippers, it means that we have to be true and sincere to ourselves and to Allah in every inch of our being. We should be compassionate, merciful, full of pity, sympathy, kindness and should practice every word of Allah daily in letter and spirit. Not an iota of jealousy, hatred, hard heartedness should dwell in our hearts. We should be an example for enforcement of justice and show equanimity to one and all of Allah’s creations. We should uphold all the high values and virtues and observe the agreements and ‘ contracts. We should not take advantage of persons in adverse or in weak position. When we adopt the colour of Allah (Sibgathulla) which is the best of colours, we would truly become His sincere devotees and surrendered persons. Such persons achieve true happiness, solace and peace in this world and in the world hereafter.
(The writer is Editor of Sufi World).
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