The Muslim Family’s Role in Building a Righteous Society

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The Muslim Family’s Role in Building a Righteous Society

 

Islam is the only perfect way of life. It enjoins the maintenance of a refined standard of character. It can solve all human problems. It is the only hope for overcoming the present and future challenges of life. The future of Islam is the future of humanity. Islam commands righteousness and forbids wrong doings and evil deeds. In other words, it commands all noble morals and forbids all ill and despicable manners. It is the complete guidance towards righteousness, and hence, success. What we need only is to practice it. The most valued virtues of a Muslim include truthfulness, and justice; helping the poor and the needy; respecting parents, scholars, teachers and elders; love and kindness for children, the widows and the poor. Likewise, it prohibits blasphemy, murders, terrorism, oppression, injustice, enmity, misery, adultery, drug addiction, suicide, graft and corruption, interest, slander, backbiting, lying, ridicule, use of offensive names suspicion, arrogance, and all evil deeds.

 

Islam had come to illuminate the lives of the people with the light of virtues and good manners to create righteous, God-loving and God-fearing people. It develops its believers, the Muslims, with the best of characters and fills their hearts with much devotion to the One True God, Allah. It inspires the Believers with Allah’s guidance and rewards to those who do righteous deeds and show devotion to Him. Muslims who know Islam believe in what Allah the Exalted says in the Qur’an on the virtues and rewards of righteousness:

 

“As for those who strive hard in Us (our Cause), We will surely, guide them to Our paths (i.e., Allah’s religion-Islamic Monotheism). And verily, Allah is with the Muhsinun (good doers) .” (Qur’an 29: 69)

 

“And the Garden will be brought nigh to the Righteous, ¾ no more a thing distant. (A voice will say:) `This is what was promised for you for every penitent heedful one, who feared the Most Gracious unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him): Enter you therein in Peace and Security; this is a Day of Eternal Life!’ There will be for them therein all that they wish and there is more with Us.’” (Qur’an 50:31-35)

 

They further believe that Islam is the Right Religion from Allah. They know that it is the Straight way that guides us to be righteous and attain success, especially supreme success in the eternal life Hereafter. In one succinct and very enlightening verse Allah explains the full meaning of righteousness as follows:

 

“It is not righteousness that you turn your faces (in prayer) towards East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in God, and the Last Day, and the Angels and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your wealth-- in spite of your love for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the way farer, for those who ask and the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfill the contracts which you have made; and to be firm and patient, in all pain and adversity, and through out all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the God-minded.’’ (Qur’an 2: 177)

 

Allah the Almighty guides the whole mankind to be righteous through His Book, the Qur’an and His Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, meaning: peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). In His Book, Allah emphasizes the need for righteousness and the rewards that He promises to those who do righteous deeds. Those among mankind who believe in Allah and do righteous deeds reap Allah’s Mercy as they shall have a great reward. Allah the Most Gracious and Most Merciful says:

 

“Verily this Qur’an guides to that which is most just and right and gives glad tidings to the believers who works deeds of righteousness, that they shall have a great reward.” (Qur’an 17 : 9)

 

“We indeed created man in the best of moulds, then do we abase him (to be) the lowest of the low, except such as those who believe and do righteous deeds, for they shall have a reward unfailing.” (Qur’an 95: 4-6)

 

Islam penetrates into all walks of life to conduct all human activities in a sound and wholesome manner, acceptable to God and beneficial to man. The manifestation of power and splendor, which are considered so important for the people in this world, will be of no value to Allah. In the Hereafter, Allah will judge a person by his faith, devotion and piety. It is, therefore, essential that we should concentrate on the reformation of our own hearts, minds and souls by sincerely turning to Allah for His Mercy through firm belief and obedience as these are parts of righteousness. Let us take guidance from the following authentic Ahâdîth:

 

Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As Abdullah heard Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) as saying: “Verily, the hearts of all the sons of Adam are between the two fingers out of the fingers of the Compassionate Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) as one heart. He turns that to any (direction) He likes.” Then Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O Allah, the Turner of the hearts, turn our hearts to Your obedience.” (Muslim 6418)

 

Abu Dharr narrated that Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “He has been successful whose heart Allah has made sincere towards faith, whose heart He has made free from unbelief, his tongue truthful, his soul calm, his nature straight, whose ear He has made attentive and his eye observant. The ear is a funnel and the eye is a repository for what the heart learns. He is successful whose heart is made retentive.” (Tirmidhi 5200, Ahmad and Bayhaqi)

 

Islam commands all of us to observe righteous deeds and forbids all ill and despicable manners. It also commands us to enjoin righteousness and forbids wrong. Allah the Exalted says:

 

“Help you one another in Al - Birr and Al - Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety).” (Qur’an 5: 2)

 

“Verily Allah enjoins Al –Adl and Al -Ihsaan, (justice and kindness) and giving helps to kits and kin and forbids Al -Fahshaa, Al – Munkar and Al – Baghy (lewdness, abomination and wickedness) in order that you may take heed.” (Qur’an 16: 90)

 

Allah, the Most Just, honors men and women according to righteousness and piety. He does not see our wealth, our races and other distinctions. Allah recognizes the distinction of piety, righteousness and spiritual excellence. In the Qur’an our Only God says:

 

“O mankind, verily We have created you from a single a (pair) of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is the most righteous.” (Qur’an 49 : 13)

 

In Islam, piety, righteousness, and true Faith are interrelated. Moreover, its teachings cover all aspects of this life and the life after death. It is the only way to salvation. Unfortunately, many Muslims who are ignorant of Islam according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah have such a poor Islamic identity and perspective that they cannot bear to fulfill their Islamic obligation under the critical eye of the hostile world. Instead of clarifying the misconceptions that non-Muslims have on Islam and the Muslims, they themselves supported the distorted views by not practicing Islam faithfully. One misconception pertains to the concept of family life in Islam.

 

Islam considers family as the basic unit of the society. The quality of social life that a community has depends on the kind of families that constitute the society. If the members of the families are righteous, we expect the society to be righteous. Actually, everyone is born in a state of purity or Islam (the nature to worship Allah as the Only God). However, it is the (non-Muslim or secular Muslim) parents who turn their children into the wrong paths. This process of socialization is referred to by the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in the following authentic hadîth:

 

Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “No child is born except on Al-Fitra (Islam) and then his parents make him Jewish, Christian or Magian, as an animal produces a perfect young animal: do you see any part of its body amputated?” Then he recited: ‘The religion of pure Islamic Faith (Hanifa), (i.e. to worship none but Allah), The pure Allah’s Islamic nature with which He (Allah) has created mankind. Let There be no change in Allah’s religion (i.e. to join none in Allah’s worship). That is the straight religion; but most of men know not...’ (30:30).” (Bukhari 6/ 298, 2 /467 and Muslim)

 

Islamic family appears better designed to stand up to contemporary and western pressures and influences. It is based on a detailed and rigid set of rules about interpersonal relationship. The Islamic family is a well-ordained institution. It was not evolved through human experimentation, which involves a process of trial and error that spreads over time. It is an institution that came into existence with the creation of man. The human race is a product of this institution and not the other way round.

 

The creation of man and woman and the marriage relationship permeated with tranquility, love and mercy have been described as “signs of God.” The institution of marriage and the family have been commended as the Sunnah or way of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said in the following Ahadîth:

 

“Marriage is a part of my Sunnah. Whoever runs away from my path is not from amongst us.” (Ibn Majah)

 

Anas ibn Malik Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “When a man marries he has fulfilled half of the religion; so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half.” (Tirmidhi, 3096 and Bayhaqi)

 

In Islam, men and women are encouraged to enter into marriage in order to build a righteous family. The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) emphasizes the need to choose a righteous or religious partner in life in entering into a family or marriage life. We read the following Ahadîth:

 

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser.” (Bukhari 7/27)

 

Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “When someone with whose religion and character you are satisfied asks your daughter in marriage, accede to his request. If you do not do so, there will be temptation on Earth and extensive corruption.” (Tirmidhi 3090, Nasa'i and Ibn Majah)

 

With righteous husband and wife, children in the family learn the values of love and compassion, of sacrifice for others, of tolerance, mercy and kindness, and other virtuous or righteous deeds. It is the family that provides the most congenial and fulfillment of the development of human personality based on love and mercy:

 

“And among His Signs is this, that He created for your mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearths). Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect.” (Qur’an 30:21)

 

In line with the virtue of fostering love and mercy in the family, the couples and their children are expected to be responsible and accountable members of the family and the society as a whole. The Muslim parents play an important role in developing their children to be righteous. It is their duty to teach their children or the members of their family the religion (Islam):

 

Abdullah ibn Umar reported that he heard the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saying: “Every one of you is a guardian, and responsible for what is in his custody. The ruler is a guardian of his subjects and responsible for them; a husband is a guardian of his family and is responsible for it; a lady is a guardian of her husband’s house and is responsible for it, and a servant is a guardian of his master’s property and is responsible for it. A man is a guardian of his father’s property and is responsible for it so all of you are guardians and responsible for your wards and things under your care.” (Bukhari 2/592, 3/73, and 7/128)

 

Malik bin Huwairth narrated: “I came to the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) with some men from my tribe and stayed with him for twenty nights. He was kind and merciful to us. When he realized our longing for our families, he said to us: “Go back and stay with your families and teach them the religion. And offer the prayer and one of you should pronounce the Adhan for the prayer when its time is due. And the oldest one amongst you should lead the prayer.” (Bukhâri 1/601)

 

In Islam the parents are expected to be responsible for their children in molding their character and personality to be righteous, God-loving and God-fearing. Islam is the only religion that clearly encourages parents to take good care of their children, especially their daughters until they grew up as practicing Muslims. We read the following Ahâdîth how Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) enjoined parents to take good care of female children:

 

Malik reported Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) as saying: “He who brought up two girls properly till they grew up, he and I would come (together very closely) on the Day of Resurrection.” And he interlaced his fingers (for explaining the point of nearness between him and that person. (Muslim 4/6364)

 

`Aisha, the wife of Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “A woman came to me along with her two daughters. She asked me for (charity) but she found nothing with me except one date, so I gave her that. She accepted it and then divided it between her two daughters and herself ate nothing out of that. She then got up and went out, and so did her two daughters. Allah’s Messenger visited me and I narrated to him her story. There upon Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “He who is involved bringing up daughters, and he accords benevolent treatment towards them, there would be protection for him against Hell-Fire.’” (Muslim 4/6362)

 

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri narrated that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If anyone cares for three daughters, disciplines them, have them married, and does good to them, he will go to Paradise.” (Abu Dawud 5128)

 

In Islam seeking knowledge is a duty that is being enjoined to all Muslims, men and women. As such, it enjoins parents to give their children good education:

 

Anas Bin Malik (Radhiallahu anhu: meaning: May Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Seeking of knowledge is incumbent upon every Muslim...” (Ibn Majah 1/224 and Tirmidhi 218)

 

Amr ibn Sa’id or Sa’id ibn Al-‘As narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “A father gives his child nothing better than a good education.” (Tirmidhi 4977 and Baihaqi)

 

It must be noted that in Islam, good education means the formation of the learners’ total personality where they learn both the material and spiritual aspects of development. Emphasis is given to knowledge of Islam according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah and the right prescriptions of these two revealed knowledge. This is based on the following authentic Ahadith:

 

Abdullah ibn Amir ibn Al As narrated that Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Knowledge consists of three things: the decisive verses (Qur’an), authentic Hadith and prescriptions rightly deduced from the two. What is beside them is superfluous (extra).” (Ibn Majah 1/54 and Abu Dawud 2879)

 

Jabir Bin Abdullah reported that... Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “...The best of affairs is the Book of Allah (the Qur’an) and the best of guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad...” (Muslim 1885 and Ibn Majah 1/45)

 

With the ample knowledge of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, Muslim parents can expect their children to be righteous who in return will be assets to the society where they belong. In this world, they will be happy to see their righteous children who contribute in promoting righteousness in the society; and hence a righteous society. Above all, they will expect eternal supreme rewards for raising righteous children. Their righteous children can pray for them and help them attain success in the Life Hereafter. The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said in the following authentic Ahadîth:

 

“A man will be raised some degrees in Paradise and he will say, ‘For what reason I am receiving this?’ He will be told, ‘Because of your son (child) asking forgiveness for you.’” (Bukhâri 1613)

 

Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’ Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “When a man dies, accrual of merit in his favor from good deeds ceases except from three actions: 1. A charity which continues after his death; 2. Knowledge left behind from which men continue to benefit, and 3. Righteous offspring who pray for him.” (Muslim 4005)

 

Muslim parents must take guidance from the above very inspiring teachings from the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). They need to learn Islam according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah; to practice it; and strive to give Islamic education to their children. Likewise, it is the responsibility of all Muslim societies and communities to provide proper education to all Muslim children in order that they will learn to be righteous through knowledge of Islam according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah. It is unfortunate that today we seldom see or hear of schools and institutions that offer ample knowledge of the Qur’an and the Sunnah from the formative stage (nursery) to the time that learners are ready to serve the society according to what is expected of them as Muslims of high morality and excellent characters. What happens, we see graduates who are devoid of righteousness and good morals. They become materialistic that they adopt western values totally alien to Islam. Instead of building the image of Islam as the best religion in promoting righteousness, they destroy the truth about the divine and right religion from Allah. The well-balanced and integrated Islamic personality that are supposed to develop in the society through the family fails to emerge. The family becomes negligent in providing good education (knowledge of the Qur’an and the Sunnah) to children. Many Muslim families do not care to influence or enjoin the society where they belong to have good educational system where their children learn both the well-balanced knowledge of this world and in the life Hereafter. With the loss of this function of the family the world becomes a poor place to live in.

 

The family is a part of the Islamic social order. The society that Islam wants to establish is not a sensate, sex – ridden society. Islam establishes an ideological society, with a high moral awareness, strong commitment to the ideal of Khilafah (Caliphate), and purposive orientation of all human believers. In this society a high degree of social responsibility prevails. The entire system operates in a way that strengthens and fortifies the well-being of every member of the family and society. Allah says:

 

“O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (hell) whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allah, but do that which they are commanded.” (Qur’an 66:6)

 

In the absence of Islamic schools and institutions that can teach our children knowledge of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, it is a must that we Muslims strive hard to raise our children in the Islamic way. We need to instill Islamic virtues in their souls from their early childhood by knowing and practicing Islam according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah. For verily, the child grows up upon whatever his parents accustomed him to. Therefore, what remains of our days must be filled with the sincere and complete submission to Allah. Let us beware of feeding our children from forbidden wealth. The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

 

“Everybody that grows from illegal earnings, then the Hell – fire has more right to it.” (Ahmad)

 

If small children grow up upon righteousness and obedience, it will be a stored treasures for us after our death. Therefore, let us strive for this with good rearing and choosing the best companionship for our children. Let us keep them away from evil friends. And let us keep wickedness and evil away from our house.

 

In Islam the family is protected by prohibiting sex outside marriage. Zina (fornication) has been forbidden and made a punishable offence. All roads that lead to this evil are blocked and whatever paves the way towards it is checked and eliminated. The Islamic system of Hijaab is a wide – ranging system which protects the family aid closes those avenues that lead towards illicit sex or even discriminate contact between the senses in society. It prescribes essential rules and regulations about dress, mode of behavior, rules of contact between the senses and a number of other questions that are central or ancillary to it.

 

The consequences of committing acts, which are forbidden in Islam, are not confined only to those persons who commit them, but the whole society has to suffer them. It is, therefore, essential that the people who are in the habit of committing sins and violate Divine injunctions should be checked to save the whole society from destruction. If this is not done, the entire society will have to face the Divine punishment.

 

In clothing and adornment Islam takes into serious consideration the principles of decency, modesty, chastity and manliness. Anything in clothing or adornment incompatible with the attainment, maintenance and development of these qualities is inhibited in Islam. Islam does not let woman go loose or wander unrestricted. It allows her the things, which suit her nature, and, at the same time, cautions her against anything that might abuse or upset that nature. Islam has served advised to both men and woman to help women in particular to retain and develop their dignity and chastity, safe from being the subject of idle gossip or vicious, rumors, suspicious thoughts. The advice is imparted in these Qur’anic verses:

 

“Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their; that will make for greater purity for them. And Allah is well – acquainted with all that they do …” (Qur’an 24: 30 – 31)

 

Muslims (who do not adhere to the Qur’an and the Sunnah) have subjected themselves to various temptations from Satan and his followers by imitating the non–Muslims in many ways. Instead of learning the Qur’an and Sunnah they waste their time watching unworthy television programs, dieting schedules, chatting on the phone and on the Internet, visiting fashion web sites, reading fashion magazines, etc. The younger generation especially young girls take that path from the Western society.

 

The dangers of misuse of freedom continue to confront man throughout his life on the earth. The challenge from Satan is unceasing. To safeguard man against this, Islamic guidance is provided. The trail of Adam and eve reveals, on the one hand, the essential goodness of their nature and the other, their susceptibility to error. This is the nature of man and woman as Allah has given us freedom of choice – whether to choose the good or the bad; righteousness or evil; or to prepare ourselves to be denizens of the Paradise or the Hell-Fire. If we choose goodness, righteousness and Paradise, then we need to work for it by fulfilling the very reason why Allah has created us. We know that Allah did not create us without a purpose. He created us to worship Him alone, for whom there is no partner. Allah the Exalted says in the Holy Qur’an:

 

“I have created not the jinn and men except that they should worship Me (Alone). I seek not any provision from them nor do I ask that they should feed Me. Verily, Allah is the All-Provider, Owner of Power, Most Strong.” (Qur'an 51:56-58)

 

We know that worship in Islam does not only mean the five pillars of Islam but it is a comprehensive term to mean submission to Allah and obedience to Him in all what He and His Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) have enjoined upon us and refraining from what is forbidden from the Qur’an and the Sunnah. What is afflicting the Muslims and their rulers today of division, misunderstanding, weakness, being overpowered and ruled by enemies is all because of their distancing themselves from and their heedlessness of the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Islam according to the Qur’an and Sunnah is the only path of rescue, success and happiness in the two worlds:

 

“And verily this is My straight path, so follow not other paths, for they will separate you away from His path.” (Qur’an 6: 153)

 

“Whatsoever the Messenger gives you, take it, and Whatsoever the forbids you, abstain from it.” (Qur’an 59: 17)

 

“I left among you two things that if you hold firmly to them, you will never be misguided the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet.” (Al-Hakim)

 

If we are among those Muslims who are ignorant of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, if we have not been giving ample Islamic knowledge to our children, if we spend more of our lives imitating the non-Muslims, time has come for us to seek for repentance, doing good deeds and fleeing from what is forbidden. Let us repent to Allah before the fate of death comes. We never know that our life is only few days, a few hours or a few minutes away before us to travel to the Hereafter. We shall be left in the grave – pit alone. Our family, spouse, children and wealth will not accompany us. If our deeds are righteous then we shall have felicity, delight and bliss. If they are evil, then for us will be punishment, gloom and grief:

 

“And whoever contradicts and opposes the Messenger after the Right Path has been shown clearly to him, and follows other than the believers’ way. We shall keep him in the path he has chosen, and burn him in Hell - what an evil destination.” (Qur’an 4:115)

 

“Allah is the protector of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into light. But as for those who disbelieve, their supporters are false deities, they bring them out from light into darkness…” (Qur’an 2: 257)

 

Righteousness, in addition to correct belief, is the way to come closer to Allah. We need to strive hard to attain righteousness as Allah gives tremendous rewards to the righteous believers. Let us help ourselves and our respective families to attain righteousness by knowing and practicing Islam according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Let us obey Allah’s command:

 

“…Help you one another in virtue, righteousness and piety; but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Severe in punishment.” (Qur’ân 5: 2)

 

We need to learn ample knowledge of Islam so that we can implement the right path in our lives and also teach and share to others what we learn. We must teach or convey Islam to others, especially to our own children because we are accountable to them. Let us obey the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) by conveying Islam to others:

 

“Convey (my teachings) to the people even if it were a single Âyah (verse)...” (Bukhari 4/667)

 

“May Allah brightens the face of the persons who hears what I say and retains it, then conveys it to others; for sometimes one who hears from another remembers it better than the original hearer himself.” (Ahmed and Tirmithi)

 

In addition to seeking authentic knowledge of Islam, it is part of righteousness that we choose our companions who are knowledgeable and practicing Muslims. It is for our benefit that we should choose companions who are righteous as the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) taught us in the following hâdîth:

 

Abu Musa narrated that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The example of a good pious companions and an evil one is that of a person carrying musk and other blowing a pair of bellows. The one carrying musk will either give you some perfume as a present, or you will buy some from him, or you will get a good smell from him, but the one is blowing a pair of bellows will either burn your clothes or you will get a bad smell from him.” (Sahih Al – Bukhari 7/ 442)

 

In a world full of opportunities to benefit from the wisdom of others (whom Allah has bestowed Islamic knowledge), we should not deprive ourselves by not making the sacrifice for the ultimate success, which is the Hereafter. Let us then take time learning Islam either through formal schooling; distance learning; by attending Islamic lectures; by buying Islamic books, CDs, magazines and other reading materials to self-study Islam; or by making friends or being in the company of those who know Islam. Let us strive to learn and practice Islam, as it is the true path to success. Let us teach our children Islamic knowledge so that they become righteous members of the society. Let us all keep our duty to Allah who Alone is our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) and Creator and fear His terrible punishments for those who disbelieve and disobey Him and His Messenger. Let us be conscious of our role or duty to Allah in promoting righteousness for Allah says:

 

“O mankind be conscious of your duty to your Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer), who created you from a single soul, created of like nature, his mate, and from the created and spread away men and women; and be mindful of your duty to Allah whose name you appeal to one another and to (the ties of the womb). Verily Allah watches over you.” (Qur’an 4:1)

 

“O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones…” (Qur’an 66: 6)

 

If we take admonitions from the above Qur’anic injunctions and do our duty to Allah according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah, our children and we will become righteous Muslims. Allah the Almighty will bless us with righteous actions, means and opportunities to contribute in building a righteous society. This means, we will be building a righteous family who will contribute in building a righteous society, preparing the way to the return of the Khilafah (Caliphate), insha Allah. Brothers and sisters in Islam, let us do our role in promoting righteousness so that we can contribute in building a righteous society (Muslim Ummah) that will pave the way to the revival of the Khilafah. Let us take inspiration from the following Prophet’s prophecy:

 

"Prophethood will last among you as long as Allah wishes it to last, and then Allah will raise it up. Afterwards there will be the khilafah according to the ways of the prophethood as long as Allah wishes it to last, then Allah will raise it up. Afterwards there will be hereditary rule (by consent) and it will last as long as Allah wishes, then Allah will raise it up. Afterwards there will be biting oppression it will last as long as Allah wishes, then Allah will raise it up. Afterwards there will be the khilafah according to the ways of prophethood, and then the Prophet (saw) was silent.” (Ahmad ibn Hanbal)

 

By Nazia Abbas

[muslim sis]

asalaama alaykum wrhmtullahi wbrkatu

 

Maasha allaah buubto jazzaki allaah khair sis. it's nice article, but i wasn't done yet still reading .. I'll finish next time insha allaah.

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“And among His Signs is this, that He created for your mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearths). Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect.” (Qur’an 30:21)