WAKE-UP CALL
WAKE UP CALL
Sir - Apropos the analysis 'What went wrong?' Dr. Farrukh
Saleem(SG {www.saudigazette.com.sa}- Nov 25, 2005/ Islam page).
I thank the writer for the wake-up call to all Muslims, and I
also appreciate Saudi Gazette as an active medium for such
calls. The philosophy of world's renowned philosopher - Allama
Iqbal is as follows: "Call for Betterment (Azaan) of Mujahid is
poles apart than the call of Mullah"
The question 'What went wrong?' was left unanswered for us to
analyze and realize. The Muslims were lead to devastation as a
conspiracy of the counterparts. The eye-opening results are in
front of us and we can no more run from it. The analysis
highlights 3 mains aspects for lagging behind - Education,
Poverty & Weakness. - Lacking of Education which lead to
poverty. - Gaining of poverty which lead to deterioration of
strength. - And finally the continuation of the vicious circle
of weakness.
Education - must be provided to all so that each and every
individual realizes his/her rights and duties. The repairs and
growth of Mankind is possible by educating the Divine Guidance.
Poverty - has ingested the Muslims. It's high time that we must
realize that we are not Allah's favorite. But, poverty is a
Punishment by Almighty. He clearly states in Quran: 'Verily, We
sent (Messengers) to many nations before you [O
Muhammad,(PBUH)]. And we seized them with extreme poverty(or
loss in wealth) and loss in health so that they might humble
themselves' (Surah Al Anam 6:42)
Weakeness - is a result of wrong actions and decisions.
Decisions and doings have been reduced to arguments between
traditions and customs. Allah Almighty's warning for such a
condition in Holy Quran (9/89) is explained as follows: 'If you
do not take a step for a bright future then remember God will
severely punish you for it, that is, in your place bring another
people...Remember, that Allah has for everything, fixed measures
on which He has absolute control.'
The warnings and admonitions of Almighty Allah to Mankind are to
make them precautious and not to lose hope. The Most Gracious
and Merciful offers countless opportunities for betterment. The
Mercy of the Creator in Holy Quran (17/82) is explained as
follows: 'And whatever we have sent down in the Quran is a mercy
and healing for those who believe.'
Not only Muslims but all the beings are required to focus on
Holy Quran because this guidance is the final mercy of God.
May Allah accept my prayer! Amin.
Majid Saleem Siddiqi Student - University of Lucknow Lucknow,
India +91-9839 066 077 majidsaleem85@hotmail.com
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