Learn – Understand – Observe – Change
Terrorism and extremism have created a sort of agony and dilemma among the Muslims because the fellow beings or people around them started thinking like Islam is all about terrorism and killing innocent lives without any reason. Some crooked minds are exploiting the situation and have come forward with baseless allegations and false accusations to misguide the Muslims and those who have a soft corner towards Muslims. What I would like to say regarding this is, there is One who sees the plans of those who plan to destroy Islam through these baseless allegations and let me remind them that Islam is not a religion created by any man so as to be destroyed by man. It is indeed impossible for anyone to execute their plans to cease Islam from influencing people. Let The LORD of the worlds have mercy on them and show them the right path.
At the same time, there may be some who are misguided only because of these misunderstanding that Islam is all about killing people and extremism. Perhaps, Islam is the only religion that exists in this world which still is in the pure form. There may be people who claim to follow Islam, at the same time works against the principles of Islam. What we need to remember is, there is no compulsion in Islam and if one wants to be a Muslim he/she needs to change their personal wills and desires to match the principles of Islam. Those who succeed in doing this are the victorious and the people who make false allegations might continue to do the same until Angel Azraeel(May ALLAH be pleased with him) comes to take their soul out of their body. They may beg and repent on the day of judgment for their false allegations and works against Islam. Also, those who kill innocent people in the name is Islam will also have the same fate because ALLAH is The Most Merciful and Just, He doesn’t do any injustice to anybody.
"Is it a wonder for mankind that We have sent our Inspiration to a man from amongst themselves (saying): "Warn mankind and give good news to those who believe that they shall have with their Lord the reward of their good deeds"? But the disbelievers say: "This is indeed an evil sorcerer!" [The Holy Qurán 10:2]
From the above verse quoted from The Holy Qur’an, it is very clear that those who believe in Islam and act based on the beliefs are only going to be the victorious and dwellers of paradise whereas those who make false and baseless allegations against Islam and those who follow Islam in the true manner are truly going to be the inhabitants of hell. Let them keep this as a warning so that when they face the same situation on the day of judgment, they may remember these words from The Holy Qur’an. The Holy Qur’an is not just a religious book like the other religious books, but a revelation from ALLAH, The Creator of the entire universe, revealed to the final messenger of ALLAH Prophet Muhammad (May the peace and mercy of ALLAH be upon him) through the Angel Jibreel (May ALLAH be pleased with him). The Holy Qur’an is THE ONLY inspiration or revelation that exists on the face of earth in its pure form without even a minute change.
Muslims are convinced of the fact that everything in The Holy Qur’an is true and whatever is mention in it has happened, is happening and will continue to happen. If any of those who make baseless accusations against Islam are truthful in their claims, take up the challenge of The Holy Qur’an…
"If the Mankind and the Jinns were together to produce the like of this Qur’an, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they helped one another." (Qur’an 17:88)
"And if ye are in doubt as to what We have revealed From time to time to Our Servant, then produce a Surrah Like thereunto; And call your witnesses or helpers (If there are any) besides Allah, If your (doubts) are true. But if ye cannot ?And of a surely you cannot. Then fear the Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones ? Which is prepared for those who reject Faith.?" (Al-Qurán 2:23-24)
If you or anyone is not capable of proving Te Holy Qur’an is true and the divine inspiration, please think and follow the final revelation. We, Muslims, do not ever ever support extremism or Terrrosim whoever be those who behind it. We want to punish those who do evil deeds in the name of Islam be punished severely based on their crimes like in any other case. but at the same time we can’t support who make false allegations against innocent people without an impartial and proper investigation irrespective of the faith, color or nationality of the accused.
We are not perfect human beings, so it is obvious that we make mistakes but once we recognize our mistakes we should try not to repeat them. This is an advice first to myself and then to my fellow Muslims and other brothers and sisters who read this. I am not a complete Muslim, but these are thoughts that come to my mind.
As Muslims, we are supposed to follow the principles of Islam in all the areas and aspects of our lives to the maximum possible extent, not for name sake but for the sake of the pleasure of ALLAH and thus for the betterment of ourselves, our society, our country and the entire world. As a first step, we need to learn the teachings and principles of Islam from pure and trustworthy sources with examples from the life of The Prophet Muhamamd (May the peace and mercy of ALLAH be upohn him) and from the lives of the Sahaba (May ALLAH have mercy on them), the companions of The Prophet(May the peace and mercy of ALLAH be upon him) and from the lives of the Tabieen and Tabi’-tabi’een (Muslims of the next generation of The Prophet(SAW) and the Sahaba(R.A.) and then the next generation).
Once we learn and practice the teachings of Islam through The Prophet (May the peace and mercy of ALLAH be upon him), we have lot of responsibilities entrusted on us and we will be questioned for our deeds on the day of judgment. Lets follow the principles of Islam and honest to the teachings and thus become a true Muslim and human being who shows the same mercy and love towards the fellow beings like our dear leader of all times, The Prophet Muhammad(May the peace and mercy of ALLAH be upon him) and let him feel proud of us on the day of Judgment. May ALLAH help us in following the principles of Islam and in preserving harmony on the face of the earth – Aameen.
