Hazrat Maulana
Yunus Patel Saheb (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem
In an accident, or due to a slip or
fall, if the joint of the shoulder or leg is dislocated, traction is
normally the means adopted in the healing process.
The sinful, immoral attractions and
distractions which form the entertainment of those who have forgotten Allah
Ta’ala are such, that they dislocate the joints of Imaan.
…The traction for
indulgence in sins is sincere Taubah (sincere repentance), distancing oneself
from sins and from venues of sins; together with attending good, Deeni
programmes and associating with the pious.
…There are so many, so many, who have
gone towards some Haraam (forbidden) attraction, never to
return therefrom : So many have lost their identity as Muslims, and sometimes
they have even lost their Imaan and suffer the loss of their Aakhirah.
Thousands have died engaging in
Haraam entertainment; whether at the casinos, discos, raves, prostitute
quarters, massage parlours, in adultery, etc.
One earthquake, one tsunami, one
gale-force wind, one fire, and death comes upon thousands – many of whom are
also engaged in sins. What guarantee do we have that we won’t be singled out
this holiday, for our return to Allah Ta’ala?
So think…
And think again!
What would be the condition of that
person who comes face to face with the Angel of Death whilst engaged in
gambling, drink, dance, raves, adultery or fornication? …Which Muslim
wants to return to Allah Ta’ala in a state of sin?
Such matters should not be taken
lightly. (Allah Ta’ala protect us all.)
The holiday period is a time of great
test and trial : Invitation to sins, promotion of sins, temptation to sins,
enticement and encouragement towards all kinds of Haraam is the order of the
day.
Beach partying, intermingling and
courting, immodest dress, loud music and dance, smoking and drinking and
drug-taking then become even the programme and timetable for many Muslims.
…Salaah becomes a forgotten duty for holiday-makers. The Islamic dress and
identity are discarded so that there is freedom to engage in more sinful
activities.
Shaytaan’s trump card to Haraam
entertainment is even held up by Muslims, who also invite to Haraam just as the
non-Muslims do. …Inna Lillahi wa-inna ilayhi ra`ji-oon.
Is this what we were created for?
Allah Ta’ala asks, “Did you
think that We created you for nothing, and that you will not be brought back to
Us?”
[Surah Mu`minoon 23 : 115]
The shocking behaviour of our Muslim
youth (and even many Muslim adults) leaves us numb, disturbed, distressed and
deeply, deeply grieved… What shocks does the heart have to contend with.
The Muslim youth are supposed to be
tomorrow’s leaders for the Ummah, are expected to be the representatives of
Deen, inviting the non-Muslims to Islam, with the modesty and purity of
thought, speech, dress and actions which should be characteristic of every
Muslim.
Deen and Shariah do not stifle us, do
not deprive us of pleasure and enjoyment, do not deny us happiness and
celebration. Deen and Shariah accommodate leisure and pleasure. Islam
is beautiful. Most beautiful. Islam is not ‘dry’. It is enjoyable.
…Allah Ta’ala has only placed certain boundaries through His
Divine prohibitions for our own benefit, safety and well-being.
So let us make the effort and avoid
the temptations towards sins. Let us not walk the route towards sins. Let us
keep clear of the venues of sins like how we would if we had fore-knowledge
that there will be an earthquake, tsunami or bomb-blast devastating such
places. …We fear for our lives. The greater need is to fear for our
Imaan and that of our children’s Imaan.
Let us not forget that we are
Muslims.
Let us not forget our relationship
with Allah Ta’ala.
Let us not forget that death can
visit very unexpectedly.
Let us not forget that there is
accountability.
Let us not forget Jannah.
Let us not forget Jahannum.
This world is a prison for the
Believer and a paradise for the disbeliever. … What will be ‘good’ for the
disbelievers will not be good for the Believers. If they find enjoyment in
Haraam, the Muslim will find HARM in that same Haraam.
Every person is given the choice. A
person either makes a wise decision or an unwise decision.
If we adopt Taqwa, we restrain and
abstain from disobedience to Allah Ta’ala, then when we leave this world, we
leave behind a prison. When we leave this world, we leave free.
When the disbeliever leaves this world, he leaves behind his paradise. When he
leaves this world, he enters a prison; wherein there is no release, no bail, no
escape and no parole.
This worldly life is short. Very
short. Understand the reality: Every passing second is delivering us
closer and closer to the bridge of death. And there is no choice. We have to
cross that bridge.
My Shaykh, Hazrat Maulana Hakeem
Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (DB) says in poetry:
“Strange is the visa of life;
It can be
cancelled at any time.
The duration
of its validity is unknown
And its extension too, impossible."
Time is running out.
The journey is long. The life after
this is eternal. There is no return to this world.
…What preparation have you made? What
provision have you procured?
Nabi
(Sallallaahu ‘alayhi waSallam) said: “The intelligent one is he who
suppresses his desires and practises for what is after death, and the foolish
one is he who makes his nafs follow its desires and (he) places (baseless) hope
on Allah.”
Imam Shafi (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
summed up this life very simply and aptly:
“This worldly life is a just a
moment; let it be a moment of obedience.”
