[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.84,0:00:14.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Al-Bayan, Discourses on the Qur'an\NJaved Ahmad Ghamidi Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.92,0:00:23.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Surah Aal i Imran\NAayaat 100 to 104. Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.29,0:00:28.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Gratitude is only for God,\Nthe Lord of the World, Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.01,0:00:31.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and may His peace and mercy\Nbe on Muhammad, the trustworthy. Dialogue: 0,0:00:31.27,0:00:33.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I seek refuge with God\Nfrom the accursed Devil. Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.87,0:00:35.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the Name of God, the Most Gracious,\Nthe Ever Merciful. Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.75,0:00:39.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ladies and Gentlemen, We are beginning Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.75,0:00:42.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the study of Surah Aal I Imran from \Nverse 100 in the Quran. Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.15,0:00:48.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Earlier, the first section of the chapter\Nconcluded on verse 99 Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.07,0:00:55.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This chapter is based on two sections,\None introduction and one conclusion. Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.47,0:00:58.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is the structure of its subject \Nmatter. Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.82,0:01:00.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is an introduction. Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.58,0:01:04.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then begins a section on the completion of\Nproof on the People of the Book Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.21,0:01:07.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it reaches a conclusion on verse 99. Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.38,0:01:12.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now begins the second section which \Nwould finally lead Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.38,0:01:14.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the conclusion of the chapter. Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.67,0:01:19.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This verse onwards the address is \Ndirected towards the Muslims. Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.98,0:01:22.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The direction of the address has changed. Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.37,0:01:26.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In these verses of the Quran, this \Nmethod is generally adopted. Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.61,0:01:29.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Either the address is \Ndirected towards the Muslims, Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.91,0:01:33.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as in Surah Nisa and then the \NPeople of the Book are discussed. Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.18,0:01:38.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After the introduction of the chapter,\Nthe chapter will either begin Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.18,0:01:41.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by addressing the People of the Book\Nand then the Muslims. Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.97,0:01:48.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you look here, the proof has been\Ncompleted upon the People of the Book. Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.65,0:01:51.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All proofs were given and as we \Nsay in the last lecture, Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.38,0:01:55.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at the end of that topic, the Quran \Nprovided answers to the Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.38,0:01:58.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,three main objections raised by\Nthe people of the book. Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.54,0:02:02.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After providing answers to their \Nobjections Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.54,0:02:04.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they were sternly reprimanded and\Nthen they were also invited to Islam Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.57,0:02:07.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they were asked to not reject \Nthe Quranic verses Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.18,0:02:08.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and not to stop people from Allah's\Npath Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.98,0:02:12.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and not to malign those things that\Nthey have been made witness to Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.98,0:02:15.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because this is not the correct attitude. Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.27,0:02:18.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now the address is directed \Ntowards the Muslims, Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.62,0:02:24.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Muslims are first warned of the \Ndeviant schemes of the People of the Book Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.61,0:02:30.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which they would employ to turn away \Nthe Muslims from the path of the truth Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.38,0:02:33.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But they should stay steadfast \Non the path of Allah. Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.80,0:02:37.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After this, the subject of purification \Nand cleanliness of the Muslims will begin Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.80,0:02:39.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, Muslims should \Nreform themselves, Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.29,0:02:41.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they should fulfil their obligation \Ntowards islam, Dialogue: 0,0:02:41.30,0:02:43.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they should hold on to the rope \Nof Allah steadfastly, Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.90,0:02:47.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they should follow the way of Allah\Nand the Prophet (pbuh) in difficult times. Dialogue: 0,0:02:47.68,0:02:51.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, these things which are important \Nfor their purification, eduction Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.68,0:02:55.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the purification of their wisdom and\Ncharacter will be discussed. Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.77,0:02:57.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, this is the structure of this\Nchapter. Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.36,0:03:02.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo \Nin tutee'oo fareeqam Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.36,0:03:04.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,minal lazeena ootul Kitaaba Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.60,0:03:10.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Believers! If you yield to a group from \Namong these People of the Book, Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.97,0:03:13.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is obvious that from all the things\Nthat have been said, Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.79,0:03:16.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of these includes telling the \Npeople of the book Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.59,0:03:18.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about things they have been \Ndoing wrong. Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.54,0:03:22.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On the other hand, since they are\Nreligious people Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.54,0:03:25.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they are at the forefront of religious\Nissues, Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.07,0:03:27.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,people look up to them with respect to\Nthese issues, Dialogue: 0,0:03:28.42,0:03:31.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a way, they have the status \Nof religious leaders, Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.54,0:03:35.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the common people of Arabia,\Nthose from the tribes of Aws and Khajraj Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.54,0:03:39.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and people from other tribes think that\Nthese people have the best understanding Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.54,0:03:45.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of issues relating to Prophethood for\Nthey have a whole history of Prophets. Dialogue: 0,0:03:45.26,0:03:47.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We can make a mistake but Dialogue: 0,0:03:47.85,0:03:50.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,these people cannot make any \Nmistakes in this regard. Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.47,0:03:53.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, these people would be influenced \Nby them to an extent as well. Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.40,0:03:55.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is why this issue was introduced by\Nstating that: Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.80,0:03:59.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Believers! If you yield to a group \Nfrom among these People of the Book, Dialogue: 0,0:03:59.80,0:04:03.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By 'a group', Quran refers to those\Npeople who are stubborn Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.04,0:04:06.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and these people usually include their\Nreligious leaders, Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.86,0:04:09.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,something which the Quran tells us. Dialogue: 0,0:04:09.09,0:04:12.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They are the leaders and hence trusted\Nby the common populace. Dialogue: 0,0:04:12.07,0:04:13.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is mostly those people. Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.63,0:04:15.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By 'a group', Quran refers to those\Npeople only. Dialogue: 0,0:04:15.97,0:04:18.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And By 'a group', Quran also refers to \Nthose people Dialogue: 0,0:04:18.52,0:04:20.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who are not part of this group. Dialogue: 0,0:04:20.45,0:04:24.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It Is not as thought every one from \Namong the people of the Book Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.45,0:04:25.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has become an ingrate. Dialogue: 0,0:04:25.85,0:04:29.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A group from among them which also \Nplays the leadership role Dialogue: 0,0:04:29.85,0:04:31.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,indulges in such activities. Dialogue: 0,0:04:31.66,0:04:34.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you yield to this group from \Namong the People of the Book, Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.62,0:04:36.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then what will these people do? Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.15,0:04:38.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,yaruddookum ba'da eemaanikum kaafireen Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.53,0:04:42.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo in \Ntutee'oo fareeqam Dialogue: 0,0:04:42.19,0:04:43.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,minal lazeena ootul Kitaaba Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.54,0:04:47.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Believers! If you yield to a group from \Namong these People of the Book, Dialogue: 0,0:04:47.54,0:04:52.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they will turn you back from belief to \Ndisbelief. Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.05,0:04:58.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Their real intention is that you \Nyield to these people Dialogue: 0,0:04:58.57,0:05:06.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that they will also lead the \NMuslims into disbelief like themselves. Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.92,0:05:12.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have already mentioned that the people\Nof justice from among them, Dialogue: 0,0:05:12.81,0:05:15.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those people that the Quran will praise \Nlater on, Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.21,0:05:18.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Quran always mentions them by setting \Nthem apart from these people. Dialogue: 0,0:05:18.62,0:05:25.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Quran tells us that there are such \Npeople who talk of justice, Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.27,0:05:27.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and don't act stubbornly at all. Dialogue: 0,0:05:27.98,0:05:29.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Although it can be the case that Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.68,0:05:31.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,their minds may still lack \Nclarity, Dialogue: 0,0:05:31.58,0:05:35.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they ask questions and they \Nengage and then again Dialogue: 0,0:05:35.58,0:05:39.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there are people who have a\Nclarity in their thoughts Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.58,0:05:42.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but their still persists a dissonance\Nin their actions. Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.33,0:05:44.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, he pauses regularly\Nwondering Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.58,0:05:46.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if his decision was right of not. Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.35,0:05:49.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even those people that have such \Nambiguities are different. Dialogue: 0,0:05:49.74,0:05:53.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But these people are the ones who are\Nin such a place Dialogue: 0,0:05:53.74,0:05:59.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of their stubbornness that if you \Nlisten to them, Dialogue: 0,0:05:59.02,0:06:00.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then you should know their objective. Dialogue: 0,0:06:00.95,0:06:04.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is that they will also lead you into\Ndisbelief Dialogue: 0,0:06:04.28,0:06:07.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just as they disbelieve out of\Ntheir sheer stubbornness. Dialogue: 0,0:06:07.22,0:06:10.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you think that since they are \Nbelievers Dialogue: 0,0:06:10.54,0:06:13.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and hence they cannot lead you into\Ndisbelief... Dialogue: 0,0:06:13.83,0:06:17.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is obvious that if religious leaders \Nand believers are like that Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.83,0:06:23.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then people feel that the leaders\Nhave no reason to lead them away. Dialogue: 0,0:06:23.56,0:06:26.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Quran stated that their religion \Nis merely ritualistic Dialogue: 0,0:06:26.48,0:06:29.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they are the primary enemies of \Nreligion. Dialogue: 0,0:06:29.27,0:06:32.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They not only themselves are \Nits disbelievers they will also Dialogue: 0,0:06:32.22,0:06:35.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,lead the Muslims into disbelief if the \NMuslims are led away by them. Dialogue: 0,0:06:35.03,0:06:38.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Quran stated that their actions \Nwould lead to such consequences. Dialogue: 0,0:06:38.34,0:06:44.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wa kaifa takfuroona wa antum \Ntutlaa 'alaikum Aayaatul laahi Dialogue: 0,0:06:44.67,0:06:48.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,O Muslims [Be forewarned of this].\NIn other words, [Be forewarned of them] Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.67,0:06:52.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be forewarned of what you have been told. Dialogue: 0,0:06:52.07,0:07:01.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,[just reflect] how can you disbelieve \Nwhen God’s verses are being recited to you Dialogue: 0,0:07:01.65,0:07:04.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is understandable that they want \Nto lead you away Dialogue: 0,0:07:04.79,0:07:07.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but how can you disbelieve \Nwhen God’s Book has been revealed to you Dialogue: 0,0:07:07.45,0:07:11.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and His own Messenger is among you,\Nwhen God’s verses are being recited to you Dialogue: 0,0:07:11.45,0:07:14.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when the truth is being manifested \Nbefore you Dialogue: 0,0:07:14.49,0:07:18.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wa kaifa takfuroona wa antum tutlaa \N'alaikum Aayaatul laahi Dialogue: 0,0:07:18.19,0:07:20.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when God’s verses are being \Nrecited to you Dialogue: 0,0:07:20.91,0:07:26.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wa feekum Rasooluh;\Nand His own Messenger is among you. Dialogue: 0,0:07:26.97,0:07:29.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If in spite of this they disregard \Nthe truth Dialogue: 0,0:07:29.68,0:07:32.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then there is no bigger \Ndeprivation and misfortune than that. Dialogue: 0,0:07:32.80,0:07:38.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They will now have no excuse to present \Nbefore the Almighty Dialogue: 0,0:07:38.99,0:07:43.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which in other words would mean \Nthat they have slipped in broad daylight. Dialogue: 0,0:07:43.64,0:07:47.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The result would be that even though\Neverything was visible even then Dialogue: 0,0:07:47.64,0:07:51.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they surrendered themselves to the dark. Dialogue: 0,0:07:51.89,0:07:54.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wa feekum Rasooluh; wa mai ya'tasim Dialogue: 0,0:07:54.80,0:07:58.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,billaahi faqad hudiya ilaa Siraatim \NMustaqeem Dialogue: 0,0:07:58.10,0:08:01.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,[So hold fast to God] Dialogue: 0,0:08:01.58,0:08:04.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To hold fast to God” means that Dialogue: 0,0:08:04.04,0:08:08.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in good and bad circumstances \Na person adheres to the truth Dialogue: 0,0:08:08.04,0:08:12.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and does not swerve in any way from \Nthe directives of God Dialogue: 0,0:08:12.04,0:08:14.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the teachings of His Book. Dialogue: 0,0:08:14.79,0:08:22.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,[So hold fast to God] and [remember that] \Nhe who holds fast to God Dialogue: 0,0:08:22.31,0:08:29.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,[then know that] he shall be guided \Nto the straight path. Dialogue: 0,0:08:29.27,0:08:33.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, he who holds fast to God \Nshall never be misguided Dialogue: 0,0:08:33.92,0:08:38.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you hold fast to your own ego \Nthen you will face the same misfourtune Dialogue: 0,0:08:38.92,0:08:41.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that these people have faced. Dialogue: 0,0:08:44.54,0:08:48.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanut \Ntaqul laaha haqqa tuqaatihee Dialogue: 0,0:08:48.54,0:08:52.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Believers! Fear God as you rightly should Dialogue: 0,0:08:53.69,0:08:57.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is an explanation of what holding \Nfast to God actually means: Dialogue: 0,0:08:57.88,0:09:00.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When it was instructed to\Nhold fast to God Dialogue: 0,0:09:00.44,0:09:02.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and when it was said that Dialogue: 0,0:09:02.58,0:09:04.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he shall be guided \Nto the straight path Dialogue: 0,0:09:04.80,0:09:06.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who holds fast to God and\Nshall never be misguided. Dialogue: 0,0:09:06.51,0:09:09.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, what does holding fast to \NGod actually mean? Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.93,0:09:13.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Quran makes clear its meaning in the\Nnext verse: Dialogue: 0,0:09:13.29,0:09:17.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to fear God the way a person rightly \Nshould. Dialogue: 0,0:09:18.26,0:09:23.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The word 'fear' that is usually used... Dialogue: 0,0:09:23.07,0:09:26.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here, the Quran uses the word \Nrighteousness Dialogue: 0,0:09:27.22,0:09:29.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, they should be vary of\Nthe limitations. Dialogue: 0,0:09:29.38,0:09:32.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They should be wakeful with respect \Nto Allah. Dialogue: 0,0:09:32.48,0:09:36.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, generally people feel that it is a \Nway of intimidation. Dialogue: 0,0:09:36.48,0:09:41.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Fear is both rational as well as\Ndelusional. Dialogue: 0,0:09:42.24,0:09:48.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The fear of ghosts, for example, is a fear\Nthat stems from delusions Dialogue: 0,0:09:48.27,0:09:51.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You come across such a situation when\Nyou, for instance, Dialogue: 0,0:09:51.18,0:09:52.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,visit some house. Dialogue: 0,0:09:52.32,0:09:54.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is a fear that stems from delusions. Dialogue: 0,0:09:55.35,0:09:56.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Fear is also rational. Dialogue: 0,0:09:56.76,0:09:59.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is a rational fear when you know\Nthat the bridge in front of you Dialogue: 0,0:09:59.97,0:10:01.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is broken and there are chances that\Nyou will fall off the bridge. Dialogue: 0,0:10:01.97,0:10:03.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To be cautious about it... Dialogue: 0,0:10:03.70,0:10:07.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, a child is quite\Ncourageous. Dialogue: 0,0:10:07.70,0:10:09.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He can catch hold of a snake. Dialogue: 0,0:10:09.46,0:10:10.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But why? Dialogue: 0,0:10:10.28,0:10:15.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because, rationally speaking, he does \Nnot understand the concept of a snakebite. Dialogue: 0,0:10:15.90,0:10:20.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By 'fear of God', it does not mean that\Nyou are frightened by a ghost. Dialogue: 0,0:10:21.35,0:10:24.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It entails that you should be conscious of\Nthe fact that one day Dialogue: 0,0:10:24.88,0:10:26.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you will stand before Allah. Dialogue: 0,0:10:26.25,0:10:28.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He is your almighty.\NYou have to face him. Dialogue: 0,0:10:28.23,0:10:32.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you go before him as a dishonest,\Nfraudulent person, Dialogue: 0,0:10:32.23,0:10:34.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you are guided by stubborness\Nand envy Dialogue: 0,0:10:34.38,0:10:36.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do you know the consequence of such \Nan action? Dialogue: 0,0:10:36.25,0:10:41.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Every reasonable person should \Nbe apprehensive of it. Dialogue: 0,0:10:41.59,0:10:43.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our discourses are based on the \Nsame principle in this world as well. Dialogue: 0,0:10:43.71,0:10:47.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is what the Quran is \Ntrying to explain. Dialogue: 0,0:10:47.86,0:10:49.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, this is being stated. Dialogue: 0,0:10:49.12,0:10:51.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The word 'righteousness' that has \Nbeen used, Dialogue: 0,0:10:51.55,0:10:53.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is obvious that the Quran has said: Dialogue: 0,0:10:53.28,0:10:55.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,aamanut taqul laaha haqqa tuqaatihee Dialogue: 0,0:10:55.36,0:10:58.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Believers! Fear God as you rightly should. Dialogue: 0,0:10:58.63,0:11:04.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But Fearing God is required to the extent \Nthat a person is capable of. Dialogue: 0,0:11:04.07,0:11:06.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Qur’ān itself has explained this in\NSurah Tagaful. Dialogue: 0,0:11:06.90,0:11:08.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Fataqul la masta ttaatu Dialogue: 0,0:11:08.78,0:11:12.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You should fear god as much as you \Nare capable of. Dialogue: 0,0:11:12.92,0:11:15.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, such an attitude\Nis not detrimental for the individual. Dialogue: 0,0:11:15.64,0:11:19.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It he is fearful and apprehensive, \Nif he is conscious of the transgressions Dialogue: 0,0:11:19.64,0:11:21.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if he bound by the limits set \Nby God, Dialogue: 0,0:11:21.60,0:11:25.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he will do it to the extent that \Na person is capable of. Dialogue: 0,0:11:25.60,0:11:29.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God doesn't ask you shoulder \Nmore responsibility Dialogue: 0,0:11:29.28,0:11:31.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than you are capable of shouldering. Dialogue: 0,0:11:31.10,0:11:35.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But he will fear god by accepting \Nthe truth of fearing god. Dialogue: 0,0:11:35.10,0:11:38.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, he will fear god\Nwith the consciousness that Dialogue: 0,0:11:38.40,0:11:40.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he is dealing with God himself. Dialogue: 0,0:11:40.30,0:11:43.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Firstly, the obligations a person owes to \NGod Dialogue: 0,0:11:43.18,0:11:45.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are ones which he owes to no other person. Dialogue: 0,0:11:45.18,0:11:47.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Secondly, the limits and bounds set \Nby God Dialogue: 0,0:11:47.50,0:11:51.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the punishments for violating them Dialogue: 0,0:11:51.50,0:11:55.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have been prescribed for the worldly \Nand next-worldly benefit of people; Dialogue: 0,0:11:56.22,0:12:00.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God does not stand to gain from obeying \Nthese limits; it is they who stand to gain Dialogue: 0,0:12:00.22,0:12:03.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even when we apply the system of\Nrecompense and Punishment Dialogue: 0,0:12:03.53,0:12:06.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we do it for the reformation of the\Ncommunity and the people, Dialogue: 0,0:12:06.56,0:12:07.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we do it for their benefits. Dialogue: 0,0:12:07.91,0:12:10.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, the system of\Nrecompense and Punishment Dialogue: 0,0:12:10.58,0:12:13.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the judicial system does not \Nstand to benefit from it. Dialogue: 0,0:12:13.43,0:12:15.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is meant for human beings\Nonly. Dialogue: 0,0:12:15.03,0:12:18.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if they transgress the set limits \Nthen everyone feels Dialogue: 0,0:12:18.10,0:12:19.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they should be criticised. Dialogue: 0,0:12:19.82,0:12:21.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, the judicial system of\Nrecompense and Punishment Dialogue: 0,0:12:21.32,0:12:22.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that has been legislated by Allah Dialogue: 0,0:12:22.35,0:12:24.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is meant for the benefit of human beings\Nonly. Dialogue: 0,0:12:24.14,0:12:26.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thirdly, God is watching over \Neverything; so much so, Dialogue: 0,0:12:26.77,0:12:29.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He even knows what is in the \Nhearts of people. Dialogue: 0,0:12:29.01,0:12:31.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Fourthly, no one can save a person \Nfrom God’s punishment Dialogue: 0,0:12:31.24,0:12:33.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the Almighty can punish a person \Nboth in this world Dialogue: 0,0:12:33.52,0:12:35.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in the Hereafter and this \Npunishment can be eternal. Dialogue: 0,0:12:35.26,0:12:39.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, these the things which when an\Nindividual takes into consideration Dialogue: 0,0:12:39.26,0:12:44.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while fearing god, it is only then that\Nhe fears god as he rightly should. Dialogue: 0,0:12:44.44,0:12:47.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Unless a person keeps an eye on all these \Naspects of fearing God, Dialogue: 0,0:12:47.65,0:12:51.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he cannot grasp the real meaning of \Nfearing God. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,?? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is the fear of god, his virtue \Nthat is stated here. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,aamanut taqul laaha \Nhaqqa tuqaatihee Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Believers! Fear God as \Nyou rightly should. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wa laa tamootunna illaa wa \Nantum muslimoon Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and when you leave this world \Nleave it as followers of Islam whatsoever Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, when the time comes\Nto leave this world Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then you should be a follower\Nof Islam Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,until that time. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wa'tasimoo bi Hablil laahi jamee'anw Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and together cling to the rope of God Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wa laa tafarraqoo\Nand let nothing divide you Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These are the things that have\Nbeen stated. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we should take note of each\Nof the aforementioned aspects. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wa laa tamootunna illaa wa \Nantum muslimoon Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It means that the instruction to fear\NAllah Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or when you are instructed to be\Nobedient towards Allah, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is a commitment for a lifetime. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is no scope for to leave it. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once you have become mature, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,once god consciousness has become a\Npart of your thought process, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,once it has become part of your intellect, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then this struggle will go on until your\Nlast breath. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Therefore, you should be mindful. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you leave this struggle before your\Ndeath, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then your hardwork will go to waste. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, when the Quran stated that:\Nwa laa tamootunna illaa wa antum muslimoon Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it entails that this matter is not meant \Nfor a day or two, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead the duration that Allah has\Ndecided for this test, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the entire duration must be spent in\Npiety, by fearing Allah. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It also makes clear that it is an\Nuneven path, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we will face ups and downs,\Nwe will face difficulties, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we will face discord, we will face\Nsatan who will ambush us at night Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and come across many hitches \Nand obstacles from enemies. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At times, greed will try to lure people and, at others, fear will try to intimidate them. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Those who passed through all these phases while protecting their faith Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and reached their destination that Allah has ordained for the believers...And what is the nature of that destination? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,?? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is what the Quran has interpreted by \Nusing the word verse Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,cling to the rope of God steadfastly, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,mentioned the Quran and \Nthen elaborated it at length. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is the rope of Allah?\NIt is the Quran. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This refers to the Qur’ān because this is the rope Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is stretched from the heavens \Nto the earth between God and His servants Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is this rope which is the means to reach \NGod and it is also our covenant with Him. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Consequently, holding firmly the rope of God means nothing but Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to firmly grasp the Book of God and in no situation leave it. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Holding steadfast is qualified by the word verse Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then the Quran has used the words\Nverse Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Quran has instructed us against\Nany sort of dissension. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What does it mean? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This means that this requirement is from Muslims Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in their collective and individual capacity to cling firmly to the rope of Allah. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They should not become divided \Nby forsaking it. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,While being united they should \Nadhere to the Qur’ān, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,read it and reflect on its verses. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They should gather counsel from it, \Nturn to it in all their affairs Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,considering it to be a \Nbarometer of justice Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and before its verdicts give no \Nimportance to any other thing whatsoever. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is what verse would signify. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You should firmly grasp this rope \Nof Allah as the Quran said: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wa'tasimoo bi Hablil laahi jamee'anw Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Take it that as it was said earlier that\Nyou should hold on to Allah firmly, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a person holds on to Allah by fearing \Nhim and by fully obeying God Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and once you have the fear of God, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then you are inclined towards \Nthe book of Allah Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that I do not transgress\Nthe limits set by Allah. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wazkuroo ni'matal laahi alaikum Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the Quran said: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and remember the favour \NGod has bestowed upon you: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What favours? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,iz kuntum a'daaa'an Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here, the companions are the addressee,\Nthat when you were enemies of one another Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,fa allafa baina quloobikum\Nso He united your hearts Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,fa asbah tum bini'matiheee ikhwaananw Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and with His grace you became brothers. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And remember, the Quran said: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wa kuntum 'alaa shafaa \Nhufratim minan Naari Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and [remember] when you stood \Nat the very brink of an abyss of fire; Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,fa anqazakum minhaa;\Nthen He saved you from it Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The companions, who were party to\Nthe Prophet are told Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about the grace that Allah has bestowed\Nupon them. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anyone who is aware of the history \Nof Pre-islamic Arabia knows that Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Before the revelation of this Book, \Nevery tribe was an enemy of the other Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they would be engaged in \Nfighting and warfare. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The stories of their warfare Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are spread across their literature\Nand poetry. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Their was no unifying thread \Nbetween them on basis of religion also. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They were, each one of the them, \Nthe progeny of Abraham, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but only in name. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Each tribe had its own deities. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Their interests clashed with one \Nanother Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the fields of politics and \Neconomics as well. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,With the introduction of the Quran, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it knitted them together and \Nweaved them into a locket of pearls Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and foes became friends and well-wishers. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here, they are reminded \Nof the blessings bestow upon the arrival Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Prophet and the Quran. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They were told that: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they stood at the very \Nbrink of an abyss of fire; Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Warfare, hatred for each other, disbelief\Nand internal grudges Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which were founded on disbelief,\Nand colliding with each others profits Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,had dragged you to a place \Nwhere Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you stood at the very \Nbrink of that abyss of fire. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the nature of that fire is such \Nthat Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is quite extraordinary for nations\Nin this world as well as in the next world Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where it won't spare anyone indulging in\Nidolatry, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,injustice and transgressions against \Nothers. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, the Quran said: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then the Prophet and the Quran\Nsaved you from it. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,kazaalika yubaiyinul laahu lakum \Naayaatihee Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thus God explains to you \NHis revelations Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,la'allakum tahtadoon\Nso that you may be guided. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Through these verses we come to know\Nthat Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one really important blessing from \Namong God's blessings Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,bestowed upon a nation or a group is\Nthat Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a bond of love comes into \Nbeing between them Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The truth is that it doesn't happen\Neasily. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hence, look at the words that the\NQuran uses: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,iz kuntum a'daaa'an fa allafa \Nbaina quloobikum Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Allah put love between you people\Nwhen you were foes. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a great blessing by Allah. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Otherwise, minor issues result in\Nthe disintegration of nations. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The ego of human beings is such \Nand it breeds suspicions so easily Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they are so prone to profits Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that it is even difficult for 4 \Npeople to walk together. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At every step we are anxious that\Nthey might fall in a ditch. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And internal conflicts, the sort that\Nwe see amongst Muslims... Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People are slaves to profits. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If two people work together, then we \Ndo not expect them Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to live their lives together and \Nput faith in each other. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Mistrust is in the family and outside,\Nit is in the society, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the cultural and the political world. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, they have engulfed the\Nentire community. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you look at the environment in \Nyour social milieu, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you will find out that moral\Ndegradation is exemplified Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in communal discordance. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The entire community will become\Ndiscordant and perturbed Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because from a moral point of view, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,people are not able to trust each other. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This environment of mistrust creates a\Ncrisis of trust. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then it is very difficult to come out \Nof it. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hence, Allah has especially brought it to\Nthe attention of the Companions that: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,my greatest blessing towards you was to \Nturn your enmity into love Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You became brothers because of my\Nblessings. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the situation of your nation was such\Nthat Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it would have resulted in a pit of fire\Nin this world as well as the next Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Allah pulled you out of it. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then the Quran stated that:\Nthis is the manner in which Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Allah explains his verses. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And this is how Allah explains to\Nyou that Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a slight mistake in this matter \Ncan result in grave trials. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if they want to sustain love \Nand unity among them Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, Allah has\Nunited you Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if you want to sustain it Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they must hold fast to this Book otherwise Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they will revert to the age \Nof ignorance they used to be in. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was undeniable that they were \Nstanding at the brink of an abyss of fire Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you read their history, it becomes\Nabsolutely clear. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Almighty caught them \Nby their hands and saved them from it. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So now if they forsake this Book, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is a strong chance that they \Nwill fall in this abyss Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then will not be able to \Nsave themselves from its flames. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This directive that was applicable to the \Nmuslim collectivity at that point of time Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is applicable in the same manner even\Ntoday. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The discord and disagreement, \Nthe ugliness Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which has become part of our \Nculture, politics, economics, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of the major reasons behind that\Nis that Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Muslims have abandoned the book\Nof Allah. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The instructions and guidance that\Nwas there in the Quran, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the manner in which our moral being\Nwas made the real objective of our lives, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is the most foundational and\Naxial point of the Quran Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you have to purify your\Nmoral being, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you have to be of service to others,\Nyour wealth is not your own, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,others have a right to it as well. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You have to spend in the way of your lord\Nand it is obvious that when Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,someone is willing to spend their wealth Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then how is it possible that he commits\Ninjustice and transgressions Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and how is it possible for him\Nto steal from others. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is something which purifies human\Nbeings from a moral point of view. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This was the real message of the Quran. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even today if you read the quran, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you will find that the Quran does not\Nconsist of things like Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which are very common in our\Nculture such as: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,stories and ? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He invites human beings to the simple\Nmessage that Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they should try to verify the true \Nessence of virtue. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is the real faith in god. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is a feeling of being present \Nbefore him. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You should live with the sentiment\Nthat you will be accountable to god. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the basis for this accountability\Nis the purification of your moral being. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Moral being should be as pure as possible. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Quran calls it verse Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You should act in such a way that Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it guides you, your culture, your \Nenvironment to the straight path, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When things become part of a jargon\Nthen people stop focusing on its meaning. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is a very beautiful interpretation. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, there are certain\Nactions which when commited Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,result in internal friction within \Nyourself. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These actions stem discord at your home,\Nin your community, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then there is a sort of action\Nwhich leads to goodness and success everywhere. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is that action. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is obvious that it is the same action\Nwhere an individual has a cognition Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of his moral being and confirms it. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He should recognise himself and \Nthe essence of his dignity. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am a moral being and I will take\Nmoral purification to that level Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where it is supposed to be and\Nthen I will achieve eminence. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If I fail to do that then there is no\Ndifference between myself and an animal. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, this is the teaching of the Quran. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you hold steadfast to the \Ndirectives of the Qur’ān Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if you make it the center and\Naxis of all things Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which I always translate as the\Nfollowing: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The main reason for the decline of\Nthe muslim community is that Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it neither made quran the center and\Naxis of its knowledge Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,nor did it make the Quran the center and\Naxis of its actions. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In terms of knowledge, if you visit\Nthe religious schools, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you look at religious edition, philosophy\Nor debates in jurisprudence Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making quran the axis of your religion\Nand then trying to comprehend the Quran Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as the Quran wants us to do has escaped\Nour knowledge. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Due to this reason we are left with\Nthe stories of fazeil, fables Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the debates on ? and those things\Nthat have no relevance to our lives Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The most important reality of our life\Nis that which the Quran states as Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the act of leading one's life with the\Nsentiment of accountability before god Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One day I will have to stand in the\Ncourt of my lord Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I cannot take any chances. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I cannot deceive anyone, I cannot \Ndo adulteration, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I cannot be dishonest, I cannot\Nbe unjust towards others. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You will feel this sentiment only when\N Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you will lead your life with the \Nconsciousness that Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you are accountable to your lord. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then there is the issue of making \Naspects of religion such as: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rituals, the organisation of the society, \Nand reminder of things that are symbolic, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,aspects that are, in fact, supplementary,\Nbut replace the real essence of religion. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The is the aspect that the Quran is \Nexplaining here. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even today, if Quran becomes \Na central and axial part of our lives Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then what will the consequences? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It will result you acquiring such a \Nscale in religious matters Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you will be able to examine \Neverything. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you overcome your grudges then\Nyou will be able to decide Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between good and bad in a jiffy.\NYou will find a way out of Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those metaphysical debates that \Npeople found very interesting Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in our tradition and such exceptional\Npeople surrendered themselves Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to these debates.\NThen your entire focus... Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is obvious that when it becomes\Nclear what God is, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what his love entails, his attributes \Nand the correct method Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be accountable in the court of Allah.\NWhen these issues become clear Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then you abandon the debates of philosophy\Nand Kalam Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and stand on the correct path, then only\Nyour entire focus will be on Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,natural sciences and development\Nof your own life. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It will result in you focusing on \Nscientific disciplines Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you will abandon superstitions.\NQuran germinates both these things Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,within you when you focus on the\NQuran. Here it is stated that: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,hold steadfast to the rope of Allah,\Nif you hold firmly the rope of Allah, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then it will have certain consequences\Nand those consequences are the following: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,kazaalika yubaiyinul laahu lakum \Naayaatihee la'allakum tahtadoon Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thus God explains to you His \Nrevelations so that you may be guided. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you may be on the right path. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Waltakum minkum ummatuny yad'oona \Nilal khairi wa ya'muroona Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,bil ma'roofi wa yanhawna 'anil munkar; Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now muslims have become a community.\NA system has been established by them. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They have established their government \Nin Medina even though it is of a tribal nature. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The community has become\Norganised. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is a stage when people profess\Nfaith individually, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they don't even own a piece of land,\Nthey are spread throughout the world. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, an organisation is not possible\Nin such a scenario. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when a society comes into being,\Nwhen Muslims become a group Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then the Quran tells them that\Nthey are in a position to do so. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First, the Quran gave an introduction.\NFear Allah,