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Similar injunctions are found also in the Medinite Sūrahs, [ 4]delivered at a time when Muḥammad was at the head of a large army and at the height protect us from those who would oppress us, whether they be Muslims or others.” 54 Again, in the treaty made by K͟hālid with some towns in the neighbourhood of Hīrah,
faith. The majority of the Banū Tanūk͟h had become Muslim in the year A.H. 12, when with other Christian Arab tribes they submitted to K͟hālid b. al-Walīd, 17 but some of them appear to have remained true to their old faith for nearly a century A few days later came the Easter holidays. I invited him to visit Qadian with me, but he declined and said that he was not ready to go to any maulvi. On this, I explained to him that there was no fear of any harm in Qadian and he would not be mistreated in any way. I told him he could raise any objections he had and that I would take full responsibility. At long last, after much insistence, he agreed and we went to Qadian. The Southern Rumanians, the so-called Armatoli, 61 who constituted so important an element of strength in the Turkish army during the
Such sermons occur regularly, as prescribed by the teachings of all legal schools. The Islamic tradition can be formally observed at the Dhuhr (noon) congregation prayer on Friday. In addition, similar sermons are called for on the two festival days and after Solar and Lunar Eclipse prayer. The sermon for Necessities- a popular sermon in the Islamic world, particularly as the introduction to a khutbah during Jumu'ah. One of the conditions for the validity of the Friday service is that it must be preceded by two sermons. The sermons are delivered when the number of auditors required for a valid j̲umu‘a are present. [ clarification needed] [3] years showed that it was dictated by no empty enthusiasm. 11 These letters only gave a more open and widespread expression to the claim to the
The story of Me’raj, therefore, is a fitting prelude to the journey of the human soul through life. The first step on this journey is to be taken through moral conduct – a sense of personal responsibility for the welfare of fellow human beings, service to God through service to His creation, and an awareness of His presence with us at all times. of new-born zeal. 110 For example, Dean Milman 111 asks, “What was the state of the Christian world in the provinces exposed to the A prominent method of preaching that has been prescribed by the Holy Quran is that it combats evil with the best of good. Thus Allah the Almighty says: had been his counsellor and [ 19]support, plunged Muḥammad into the utmost grief and despondency; and a little laterthat time the great church of Emessa [ 55]and that of Harran had been taken away from us); nevertheless it was no slight advantage Acquiring deep knowledge about the Islamic sciences takes a lifetime and is not an obligation on every Muslim, but attaining the Islamic moralities is. Muslims cannot all be knowledgeable scholars, but they must all seek to be pious and noble-minded. The prophet P.B.U.H. was a model by his ethics and morals; he taught his companions through real practice. Muslims need to stop talking and start learning and practicing immediately, or else, there won’t be any deliverance for them. Now that Rustam hath been slain, we will accept the new belief.” 6 Similarly, after the conquest of northern Syria, most of the Bedouin tribes, after
Remember that Allah the Almighty has promised the Promised Messiah asthat He shall give him victory. This victory will happen in Europe as well as in Asia, in Africa as well as in America, insha-Allah. And the inhabitants of the islands will not be deprived of this grace, insha-Allah. Therefore it is your duty to become sincere servants of God, showing complete obedience and doing pious deeds, so that you can continue to convey His message and so that you may be blessed with the blessings Allah the Almighty has decreed for those who are associated with the Promised Messiah as. […] Calling people to Allah is a virtuous deed which brings great reward. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever calls others to guidance will have a reward like the rewards of those who follow him, without that detracting from their reward in any way. And whoever calls others to misguidance will have a burden of sin like the burden of those who follow him, without that detracting from their burden in any way.”(Narrated by Muslim, 2674) Facing da’wah challenges with patience the hamdala, or an expression to praise God and show gratitude towards him; saying al-hamdu li'llāh "Praise belongs to Allāh" at the beginning of the sermon is usually sufficient, [4]families of the Banū Tag͟hlib themselves, out of motives of economy. 12 The long survival of Christianity in this tribe shows that this condition was certainly He came out at night with the intention of committing a sin, but it immediately crossed his mind that when he would meet the Holy Prophet sathe following day and if he asked him about it, how would he answer? If he told the truth, he would be punished and he could not tell a lie since he had given the Holy Prophet sahis word that he would only speak the truth. Whenever the thought of committing a sin crossed his mind, this was his line of thinking. After a few days, when he met the Holy Prophet sa, he asked him of his circumstances, to which he replied, “O Messenger of Allah! The oath I took never to lie has washed away all the sins.” After the Maghrib prayer, we went to meet the Promised Messiah asin Masjid Mubarak. The Promised Messiah aswas sitting on the dais and conversing. There was a question and answer session with the help of Maulvi Abdul Karim Sahib and the boy kept listening. He did not raise any objection after that. And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah’s) forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs.” [Aal ‘Imran 3:159] Calling to Islam in the best manner None of the Makkan chieftains from whom Muhammad requested protection for safe entry into the city would extend him help; but a good-hearted pagan chief, al-Mut’im ibn-‘Adi, took him under his protection and brought him home. Thus did Muhammad re-enter Makkah - guarded by a polytheist! (The Eternal Message of Muhammad, published by the New English Library, London, 1964)