My Reflection on 3 topics that came up in 1st 25 minutes of Zaytuna College - In Mecca: Guiding a Community under Duress

 

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends

I got a chance to catch a live virtual broadcast of a discussion by Zaytuna College #ZaytunaCollege. 3 respected Sheikhs were on the panel, and there were about 3 things that stood out to me. 1 of them I did comment about in the Live Chat only for another viewer to in a very nice way tell me to shut up and just listen. He actually said get a YouTube Channel and express your views but for now just listen. I then politely left the broadcast. We are challenged to listen, but we are also challenged to think.

It is with respect to those 3 Sheikhs along the lines of when a Imam is leading Salaat at Mecca for Tarawia, etc. and forgets a portion of Quran, and 1 of the brothers in the 1st row reminds him of the section he is forgetting. That protocol is pretty outstanding in my opinion. I really find that fascinating when it happens. Masha Allah I have finished this blog post, before football kickoff at noon.

The 3 things that stood out were:

1. When the Sheikh moderating asked other 2 Sheikhs about trials and tribulations and how in the past it increased people of Faith in Faith, but what is to be pulled from the Seerah or history of Al-Islam when trials and tribulations are causing people to lose Faith. 

Actually the reference that I have here is from Al Masihu Isa Ibn Maryam (epbut). The Millstone Passage. There is a duty upon the believer not to lose Faith in the face of trials, adversities and tribulations, however there is a cost to those other than Allah (swt) that want to put you to trial excessively. To say that that does not take place would be a bit shortsighted. Click any of the graphics to enlarge them.

So I will cite both passages here insha Allah:

2. The 2nd thing that stood out was when another Sheikh mentioned having a vertical association with all things good and bad as coming from Allah (swt).

The references that I have here are: 1. Allah is not a Zulmana in the Alamin. This is meaning that Allah (swt) does not practice Injustice or Wrongdoing in either the Seen or Unseen. It also means that Allah is not a Zalimun. But even further it means that Zalimun are not of Him (swt). 2. Is another beautiful example to this point and that is of Nabi Musa (epbuh) speaking to Firaun at 20:56-79. Firaun had decided that he wanted to pawn off Miracles of Allah (swt) as coming from his pagan idols or something to that effect. To which Nabi Musa wa Nabi Harun (epbut) were to the point that Allah does not practice Zulmana and is not a Zalimun. He is not associated with that idolatry. 3. That Allah is not Unjust is found in other parts of the Holy Scriptures. I will list a series of about 4 graphics to this point.

3. The 3rd thing that stood out was when the 3rd Sheikh mentioned 3 qualities or elements that contributed to past greatness of Islamic civilization (or something like that) But, one of the things he mentioned was the incredible generosity of the people of the past it was a common characteristic. I commented in the live chat that whenever Charity is mentioned we must remember to mention Trade one time as well. That in our minds we have to think 50/50 Trade and Charity. And that is when the guy, another viewer, told me to shut up and listen in a nice way.

It is with respect to those 3 Sheikhs along the lines of when a Imam is leading Salaat at Mecca for Tarawia, etc. and forgets a portion of Quran, and 1 of the brothers in the 1st row reminds him of the section he is forgetting. That protocol is pretty outstanding in my opinion. I really find that fascinating when it happens. Masha Allah I have finished this blog post, before football kickoff at noon. One last thing a Sheikh mentioned the passage of the overturning of the trade tables in the Temple (in the Biblical account) and Al-Islam has pockets of Asceticism in it, however, Allah (swt) has said that even in the performance of Hajj we can seek of the bounties of Allah (swt). So, in Hajj the trade tables are technically not overturned. I am not sure how many actually have interest in doing business while on Hajj, but it technically is not unlawful. Ayat is " It is no crime in you if ye seek of the bounty of your Lord (during pilgrimage). Then when ye pour down from (Mount) Arafat, celebrate the praises of God at the Sacred Monument, and celebrate His praises as He has directed you, even though, before this, ye went astray." ~ Surahtul Baqarah Ayat 198

Here is the Virtual Panel Discussion. Again I only caught the first 25 minutes.

https://youtu.be/3GX-3O4ulwE

Sometimes a believer may run into the situation of someone cursing them every day for years or even decades.

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi 

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends. 

Sometimes a believer may run into the situation of someone cursing them every day for years or even decades. There really are only 2 categories of why a believer would be experiencing this. 

1. They actually lost favor (Nafiya) with Allah (swt). 

2. Someone else lost favor (Nafiya) with Allah (swt) and want you to be the "Fall Guy", scapegoat, or sacrifice for them. 

It is very important to ask Allah (swt) 2 things: 

1. What are my rights against this? 

2. What are the ordinances on offering a sacrifice or scapegoat to Allah (swt). 

For number 1, the questions I would ask would be: 

A. Don't I have the right to seek of the bounties of Allah (swt) in the land and be productive and righteous? And then Allah (swt) taught me about Nabi Salih (Salaha) (epbuh). 

B. Don't I have the right to study and seek knowledge about religion and career? And then Allah (swt) taught me about Nabi Idris (Darasa) (epbuh). 

C. Don't I have the right to trade merchandise that I wish to trade on the trade tables? And Allah (swt) taught me about Nabi Shuaybi (epbuh). 

D. Don't I have the right to have freedom of movement to be productive, righteous and faithful in the land? And then Allah (swt) taught me about the Bankruptcy Ayats of the Holy Quran in Surahtul Muhammad (epbuh) Ayats 1, 32, 33, 34; and Surahtul Nahli Ayat 88. 

For number 2 above, I did some amount of research on the Ordinances of Offering Sacrifices and Scapegoats to Allah (swt). 

A. https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2018/02/1st-part-of-note-series-on-moses-and.html 

B. https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2018/02/2nd-part-of-note-series-on-moses-and.html 

C. https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2011/09/wazir-or-vizier-abrogations.html 

D. https://muhakeem1abdullah1.blogspot.com/2019/07/as-salaamu-alaikum-to-believing-muslim.html 

imgs - Treacherous (throw back Covenant reminder), Cancel not your Charity by..., Hinderers (Bankruptcy ayats), La Wazira (release from being a scapegoat, sacrifice, or fall guy for someone else). 

No one should feel that they have years or decades to curse someone or make them their bearer of their burdens. Who has accumulated so many good deeds upon the Scales of Allah's Judgment that they can afford to take time off from stacking good deeds and earn evil deeds every day for years or decades through cursing a believer minding their own business? That would be unjust. Those who are unjust, abusive, wicked, oppressive to believing Muslims are classified as Zalimun. When you find this type then ask Allah (swt) to condemn them for eternity as Zalimun. And also ask Allah (swt) that if they wish to be retaliatory or angry with anyone then they should be angry with themselves because it was their own actions and deeds that defined them as such. 

Amin.

An Expanded Reflection on Hindering. This Nuance is Worth Visiting This Topic Again in the Same Day.

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi.

Aoudhubillahi minal shaitanir rajeemi x ∞³³³¹¹³³².

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

Hindering 3 graphics
Who should be hindered, stagnated, stunted and frustrated in the land.
Who should not be hindered, stagnated, stunted and frustrated in the land.
Proverb of Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh)

I know...I can hardly believe it either but I have a further reflection on Hindering. Check out this beautiful nuance of the Holy Scriptures and Holy Words of Allah (swt).

1. I will post here the 3 Hindering Graphics containing the Sacred Ayats of Quran. Self explanatory. And I added the Bankruptcy Hadith again. Nabi Muhammad (epbuh)

2. I will post here who should be hindered according to the Holy Quran. 1. Those who shed blood through the land; 2. Those who spread mischief through the land.

3. I will try to post here the correlation to the Ministry of Nabi Salih (epbuh). Nabi Salih's Ministry establishes who should not be hindered, stagnated, stunted and frustrated through the land. Can use the scroll bar at the bottom of the blog. But you have probably already read this. They are not to obstruct Faith that is combined with Righteousness and Productivity.

"2. I will post here who should be hindered according to the Holy Quran. 1. Those who shed blood through the land; 2. Those who spread mischief through the land.

3. ...They are not to obstruct Faith that is combined with Righteousness and Productivity."

4. So, not trying to be redundant. The difference here is that of "Who should be obstructed." versus "Who should not be obstructed." I had never actually put into words that statement from Allah (swt). And this is an expansion on the "Hindering and Bankruptcy" passages of the Holy Quran. 

However I want to take the reflection a step further and mention something that Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) said. First let me set it up by saying what has been happening to some of us is that those who should be hindered are not being hindered and those who should not be hindered are being hindered. And so that is a flipping or turning upside down the Order or Ruling from Allah (swt). But when that happens Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) rendered a Judgement against that type of thing. Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) said about Evil People or Wicked People who are called Zalimun in Arabic:

5. Closing with short reflection on Zalimun

Zalama Mathala Suhr. Injustice is Equivalent to Magic.

Because of what I am sensing concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence, Watson and my computer I have asked Allah that this type of work and frustration of believing people of faith (especially as it concerns trading online) be considered Zalamat.

Because we are having Zalimun (Unjust, Oppressors, Abusers, Wicked, etc.) that are operating like Sahirin (Magicians), I need to reveal this order that can be requested of Allah (swt).

Basically Zalamat mathala Suhrat. That Injustice (oppression, etc.) is equal to magic (sorcery, witchcraft).

This becomes powerful when we examine Surahtul Baqarah Ayat 102-103 and all of the verses against Magicians in the Holy Bible.

Allah (swt) has said that if a believer reads/proclaims then: 1. He is Most Generous; and 2. He will Protect them from those that mean the person harm. [Reference is Holy Quran.]

Proverbs 17:8 ۞ - A bribe seems to work like magic for those who give it; they succeed in all they do.

Proverbs 17:23 NLT ۞ - The wicked accept secret bribes to pervert justice.

Proverbs 13:23 NLT ۞ - 23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice (zalamat) sweeps it all away.

Proverbs 22:8 NLT ۞ - 8 Those who plant (sow the seeds of) injustice (zalama) will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will come to an end.

Citing here Allah’s Judgment against Magic that, because of those series of Proverbs, now applies to both Zalimun and Sahirin.