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Peace be on you.
“And seek help with patience and Prayers; and this indeed is hard except for the khashey’een ( who fear Allah with realization of His Grandeur and humbleness of their selves).” --- “Who know for certain that they will meet their Lord, and that to Him will they return.” [Holy Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah, Chapter 2, Verses 46-47]
HUMBLENESS
Humbleness is Basis and is also the Result
To get nearness of God, the Exalted -- humbleness in believers is the basic requirement. It enables one to practice all commandments of Holy Quran, avail all permissions and avoid all prohibitions. This all is to seek pleasure of God.
And also “….it (Holy Quran) increases humility in them.” (Ch 17: V110). The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) explains that the Word of God increases humility and meekness in them.
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) as Supreme Example of Humbleness
With out humbleness, simple claim of having belief, reading and practicing the Word of God is of no use. With out humbleness offering worship of God and attaining high standards in deeds is not possible. Prophets (on whom be peace) taught humbleness. Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) excelled all in this virtue.
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said: “Allah the Exalted is Ever Merciful and Compassionate. He nurtures man in every way and has mercy on him. It is by virtue of His mercy that He sends His Apostles and Messengers so that they may save people of the world from sinful life. However, arrogance is a most dangerous affliction. It brings spiritual death for the person in whom it is instilled. I know for certain that this affliction is worse than murder. An arrogant person becomes Satan’s brother because it was arrogance which disgraced Satan.Therefore it is conditional for a believer that he should not have any arrogance. On the contrary, he should have humility, meekness and modesty. God’s Apostles are exclusive in this regard; they have extreme humility and humbleness. More than others, this characteristic was paramount in the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). One of his servants was asked as to how did the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) treat him. He replied that the truth was that the Prophet served him more than the servant served him. Bless O Allah Muhammad and the people of Muhammad and grant him blessings and security. This is a supreme example of morals and humility. It is true that among one’s associates it is mostly those who serve / servants who are present around one most of the time. Therefore, if one needs to ascertain someone’s humility, humbleness, forbearance and tolerance, it can be found out from them.”
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) Worshiped Allah Purely
The perfect example of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) is there for his Ummah to teach them how to follow commandments of Allah. He worshiped Allah for pure worship, not to seek anything for himself. Allah praised him in unique terms:
“Say, My Prayer and my sacrifice and my life and my death are (all) for Allah, the Lord of the worlds.” [ch6:v163]
God’s nearness is attained by learning humbleness from Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) who once calmed a person who was perturbed by his (s.a.w.)’s influence. He (s.a.w.) told the man that he too was a human like him who had suckled his mother and his mother ate ordinary food and lived like ordinary people.
“Your Humble Ways, He Liked”
God cares those who are humble with enduring connection with Him. He addressed the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace): “Your humble ways, He liked” (translation)……. These were the humble ways which opened the avenues of progress.
To get blessings and help of God, to eat fruits of patience and to see sights of acceptance of prayers, humbleness and continuous bowing to God is needed. This will save from Satan, strengthen faith and bring nearness to God.
THE SPIRIT OF “AND SEEK HELP”
The verses at start begin with ‘And seek help’. This spirit is generated with humility and with understanding that grace of God alone can adorn our worldy and next life. These verses mentions adopting humility and ways to get nearness of God. One should seek help of God for His grace with humbleness. Real humility is needed to get nearness of God and to be able to act on commandments of God. Quran gives direct commandments and also narrates stories of earlier people; all is advisory for believers.
“SABR” – PATIENCE
We should pray to God with utter humility: O God, in Your mercy and grace, come to our help and teach us ways which please You and teach us those ways of worship and patience which please You.
The word ‘sabr’ means ‘patience’ . It is described as:
= enduring pain with dignity and without creating clamour.
= to remain content with the Will of God with complete gratification.
= to maintain and uphold one’s loyalty and strength of faith for God under any circumstances.
= to only remain connected to God and to only rely on Him and to remain steadfast on His teachings.
The Patience of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.)
He (s.a.w.) showed matchless patience in domestic and communal matters and problems.
God states about patience: “But none is granted that save those who are steadfast;and none is granted that except the one who possesses a largeshare (of excellence). [ch41:v36]
Prior to migration to Madina, he thought since people of Mecca were less responsive to Divine Message, he should visit to city of Taif , 40 miles from Mecca to south-east. He called upon the leading men of the city but they rejected. The rabble of the city pelted him and his companion and chased them for 3 miles. Both were injured. They took refuge in a garden. Angel of God appeared and asked him if he wanted, the city of Taif should be ruined. The Prophet, mercy-for-worlds, said: No, and prayed: O Allah give guidance to my people, they are unaware. He prophesied: One day, they will accept me.
When his persecuted followers requested him to pray against persecutors, he prayed for the guidance of foe. He taught followers to show patience and pray for the guidance of persecutors. The Promised Messiah (a.s.) said: “We have been given a perfect model to attain nearness to God Almighty. And God has commanded us to emulate it and has also given us various directives and has stated that if we follow them we will attain His nearness.”
“SALAAT” – PRESCRIBED PRAYER, DUAA
God never wastes His sincere people. However patience does not mean to sit back, rather dues to Salaat have to be paid. Salaat signifies the Prescribed-Prayer, Duaa (Egoless prayer at any time in own words, quietly or in low sound), turning to God in humbleness seeking His Grace.
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“And seek help with patience and Prayers; and this indeed is hard except for the khashey’een ( who fear Allah with realization of His Grandeur and humbleness of their selves).” --- “Who know for certain that they will meet their Lord, and that to Him will they return.” [Holy Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah, Chapter 2, Verses 46-47]
HUMBLENESS
Humbleness is Basis and is also the Result
To get nearness of God, the Exalted -- humbleness in believers is the basic requirement. It enables one to practice all commandments of Holy Quran, avail all permissions and avoid all prohibitions. This all is to seek pleasure of God.
And also “….it (Holy Quran) increases humility in them.” (Ch 17: V110). The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) explains that the Word of God increases humility and meekness in them.
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) as Supreme Example of Humbleness
With out humbleness, simple claim of having belief, reading and practicing the Word of God is of no use. With out humbleness offering worship of God and attaining high standards in deeds is not possible. Prophets (on whom be peace) taught humbleness. Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) excelled all in this virtue.
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said: “Allah the Exalted is Ever Merciful and Compassionate. He nurtures man in every way and has mercy on him. It is by virtue of His mercy that He sends His Apostles and Messengers so that they may save people of the world from sinful life. However, arrogance is a most dangerous affliction. It brings spiritual death for the person in whom it is instilled. I know for certain that this affliction is worse than murder. An arrogant person becomes Satan’s brother because it was arrogance which disgraced Satan.Therefore it is conditional for a believer that he should not have any arrogance. On the contrary, he should have humility, meekness and modesty. God’s Apostles are exclusive in this regard; they have extreme humility and humbleness. More than others, this characteristic was paramount in the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). One of his servants was asked as to how did the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) treat him. He replied that the truth was that the Prophet served him more than the servant served him. Bless O Allah Muhammad and the people of Muhammad and grant him blessings and security. This is a supreme example of morals and humility. It is true that among one’s associates it is mostly those who serve / servants who are present around one most of the time. Therefore, if one needs to ascertain someone’s humility, humbleness, forbearance and tolerance, it can be found out from them.”
Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) Worshiped Allah Purely
The perfect example of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) is there for his Ummah to teach them how to follow commandments of Allah. He worshiped Allah for pure worship, not to seek anything for himself. Allah praised him in unique terms:
“Say, My Prayer and my sacrifice and my life and my death are (all) for Allah, the Lord of the worlds.” [ch6:v163]
God’s nearness is attained by learning humbleness from Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) who once calmed a person who was perturbed by his (s.a.w.)’s influence. He (s.a.w.) told the man that he too was a human like him who had suckled his mother and his mother ate ordinary food and lived like ordinary people.
“Your Humble Ways, He Liked”
God cares those who are humble with enduring connection with Him. He addressed the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace): “Your humble ways, He liked” (translation)……. These were the humble ways which opened the avenues of progress.
To get blessings and help of God, to eat fruits of patience and to see sights of acceptance of prayers, humbleness and continuous bowing to God is needed. This will save from Satan, strengthen faith and bring nearness to God.
THE SPIRIT OF “AND SEEK HELP”
The verses at start begin with ‘And seek help’. This spirit is generated with humility and with understanding that grace of God alone can adorn our worldy and next life. These verses mentions adopting humility and ways to get nearness of God. One should seek help of God for His grace with humbleness. Real humility is needed to get nearness of God and to be able to act on commandments of God. Quran gives direct commandments and also narrates stories of earlier people; all is advisory for believers.
“SABR” – PATIENCE
We should pray to God with utter humility: O God, in Your mercy and grace, come to our help and teach us ways which please You and teach us those ways of worship and patience which please You.
The word ‘sabr’ means ‘patience’ . It is described as:
= enduring pain with dignity and without creating clamour.
= to remain content with the Will of God with complete gratification.
= to maintain and uphold one’s loyalty and strength of faith for God under any circumstances.
= to only remain connected to God and to only rely on Him and to remain steadfast on His teachings.
The Patience of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.)
He (s.a.w.) showed matchless patience in domestic and communal matters and problems.
God states about patience: “But none is granted that save those who are steadfast;and none is granted that except the one who possesses a largeshare (of excellence). [ch41:v36]
Prior to migration to Madina, he thought since people of Mecca were less responsive to Divine Message, he should visit to city of Taif , 40 miles from Mecca to south-east. He called upon the leading men of the city but they rejected. The rabble of the city pelted him and his companion and chased them for 3 miles. Both were injured. They took refuge in a garden. Angel of God appeared and asked him if he wanted, the city of Taif should be ruined. The Prophet, mercy-for-worlds, said: No, and prayed: O Allah give guidance to my people, they are unaware. He prophesied: One day, they will accept me.
When his persecuted followers requested him to pray against persecutors, he prayed for the guidance of foe. He taught followers to show patience and pray for the guidance of persecutors. The Promised Messiah (a.s.) said: “We have been given a perfect model to attain nearness to God Almighty. And God has commanded us to emulate it and has also given us various directives and has stated that if we follow them we will attain His nearness.”
“SALAAT” – PRESCRIBED PRAYER, DUAA
God never wastes His sincere people. However patience does not mean to sit back, rather dues to Salaat have to be paid. Salaat signifies the Prescribed-Prayer, Duaa (Egoless prayer at any time in own words, quietly or in low sound), turning to God in humbleness seeking His Grace.
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