11-10-2010, 04:20 AM
Very well put by ciapk I must say, appreciate and accept; although I differ on some aspects which I don't want to write specifically. Yet a few things I wish to say.
I feel that the presumed MUSTs prescribed by Shariah for every muslim are what we call firstly as Faraiz and then secondly as Sunnah (except a few things); while the things which were not MUSTs but done by Prophet PBUH invariably throughout his life as Mustahab or Nafal or noble acts (may be called in any other words) are the things which Auliyas follow in addition to the MUSTs. Normal human cannot follow that in too much detail as these are out of his apprehension, ability and understanding. Thatâs why these have not been prescribed as MUSTs by Shariah. Yes, Non-Musts can come only when Musts have been perfectly practiced.
Here I have no doubt that Shahriah and Sunnah provide a full framework for perfect social setup and life. Yet, if this was too enough then there arise many questions about non-musts done and practiced.
Praying all the nights, praying Tahajjuds and Nawaafals, Tasbeehs, crying with tears for Ummah, fasting for many months, going to Ghaar-e-Hira so oftenly for worship of Allah and for getting direct guidance (although no body excatly knows) and many more things are there which don't make part of MUSTs or "prescribed" Shariah's elements. No one exactly knows why Prophet PBUH used to go to Ghaar-e-Hira even before the time when Rooh-ul-Qudus brought the message of Allah and before the time Prophet PBUH was sent a WAHI. Was it merely for normal prayer? There are many aspects which we common men don't know and which had been between Allah and his Prophet PBUH.
One further point, praying for Jannah, following prescribed Shariah elements etc are fine being Faraiz or Sunnah but these cannot ensure Jannah for any one though we as humans even cannot doubt on Allah's Rehmat as well. So saying that "would there be any doubt as to Jannah after doing this all" is not appropriate. Here, I don't mean to say that anything over and above the prescribed MUSTs can ensure it. No; it is only as per Allah's will. So this question does not exist at all out-rightly.
On other side praying for the wish of Jannah is not odd as per shariah principles; yet praying with real love of Allah is totally a different thing. You can find millions praying with fear of Allah's Jahanum or with the wish of Allah's Jannah BUT you can rarely (rather very rarely) find someone praying only and only and only due to Love (Ishq) of Allah with no greed of deen or dunya and Jannah or Jahnum. This sounds weird but is a fact. The ones among us who say that their prayers are due to Ishq are liars. I don't hesitate saying this.
A question always strikes my mind the answer of which of course may be known to the people of knowledge and vision. Why Hazrat Awais Qarni R.A. did not come to see the Prophet PBUH and join Muslims for direct guidance from Prophet PBUH and to participate in Jehad-o-Tableegh etc? Was looking-after an aged mother an all inclusive reason? Was this reason greater and important than the cause of Islam? This question strikes me because I donât forget the mothers who their-self sacrificed their sons for Islam by sending them for Jehad. I remember the sons who did Qataal against their fathers for the cause of Islam. I donât forget the men of Allah who separated theirselves for life times from their kids and wives saying that Allah is enough to watch their well being in case of their shahadat in Jehad. I donât forget the Hadees that the Faith is not perfect if the Prophet PBUHâs love is lesser than the love of even parents. So, to me this is not so simple and there must be other quite valid reasons behind this incident. This is a food for thought as well though I request fellows to avoid criticizing it for our own reasons.
I always feel that we lack knowing the secret; which secret, is also a question.
I personally tend to avoid denying the out-right existence of any such thing because our knowledge is limited and one corner of thread of faith is hidden always. Yes, calling an illiterate act as illiterate is not under question.
I have no doubt that I am not discussing the people the example of which has been referred through a YouTube video. So, it should not be mixed up.
Regards,
I feel that the presumed MUSTs prescribed by Shariah for every muslim are what we call firstly as Faraiz and then secondly as Sunnah (except a few things); while the things which were not MUSTs but done by Prophet PBUH invariably throughout his life as Mustahab or Nafal or noble acts (may be called in any other words) are the things which Auliyas follow in addition to the MUSTs. Normal human cannot follow that in too much detail as these are out of his apprehension, ability and understanding. Thatâs why these have not been prescribed as MUSTs by Shariah. Yes, Non-Musts can come only when Musts have been perfectly practiced.
Here I have no doubt that Shahriah and Sunnah provide a full framework for perfect social setup and life. Yet, if this was too enough then there arise many questions about non-musts done and practiced.
Praying all the nights, praying Tahajjuds and Nawaafals, Tasbeehs, crying with tears for Ummah, fasting for many months, going to Ghaar-e-Hira so oftenly for worship of Allah and for getting direct guidance (although no body excatly knows) and many more things are there which don't make part of MUSTs or "prescribed" Shariah's elements. No one exactly knows why Prophet PBUH used to go to Ghaar-e-Hira even before the time when Rooh-ul-Qudus brought the message of Allah and before the time Prophet PBUH was sent a WAHI. Was it merely for normal prayer? There are many aspects which we common men don't know and which had been between Allah and his Prophet PBUH.
One further point, praying for Jannah, following prescribed Shariah elements etc are fine being Faraiz or Sunnah but these cannot ensure Jannah for any one though we as humans even cannot doubt on Allah's Rehmat as well. So saying that "would there be any doubt as to Jannah after doing this all" is not appropriate. Here, I don't mean to say that anything over and above the prescribed MUSTs can ensure it. No; it is only as per Allah's will. So this question does not exist at all out-rightly.
On other side praying for the wish of Jannah is not odd as per shariah principles; yet praying with real love of Allah is totally a different thing. You can find millions praying with fear of Allah's Jahanum or with the wish of Allah's Jannah BUT you can rarely (rather very rarely) find someone praying only and only and only due to Love (Ishq) of Allah with no greed of deen or dunya and Jannah or Jahnum. This sounds weird but is a fact. The ones among us who say that their prayers are due to Ishq are liars. I don't hesitate saying this.
A question always strikes my mind the answer of which of course may be known to the people of knowledge and vision. Why Hazrat Awais Qarni R.A. did not come to see the Prophet PBUH and join Muslims for direct guidance from Prophet PBUH and to participate in Jehad-o-Tableegh etc? Was looking-after an aged mother an all inclusive reason? Was this reason greater and important than the cause of Islam? This question strikes me because I donât forget the mothers who their-self sacrificed their sons for Islam by sending them for Jehad. I remember the sons who did Qataal against their fathers for the cause of Islam. I donât forget the men of Allah who separated theirselves for life times from their kids and wives saying that Allah is enough to watch their well being in case of their shahadat in Jehad. I donât forget the Hadees that the Faith is not perfect if the Prophet PBUHâs love is lesser than the love of even parents. So, to me this is not so simple and there must be other quite valid reasons behind this incident. This is a food for thought as well though I request fellows to avoid criticizing it for our own reasons.
I always feel that we lack knowing the secret; which secret, is also a question.
I personally tend to avoid denying the out-right existence of any such thing because our knowledge is limited and one corner of thread of faith is hidden always. Yes, calling an illiterate act as illiterate is not under question.
I have no doubt that I am not discussing the people the example of which has been referred through a YouTube video. So, it should not be mixed up.
Regards,
