{"id":25980,"date":"2026-06-24T09:52:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=25980"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:53:04","slug":"the-solution-to-the-global-crisis-of-the-ummah-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=25980","title":{"rendered":"The Solution to the Global Crisis of the Ummah Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Currently, in all parts of the world, Muslims are undergoing hardships and difficulties. At a national and international level, Muslims are facing many challenges. The plight of the Muslims in Gaza and Sudan, China and Burma, and other parts of the world, is well known to us. Similarly, the xenophobia and Islamophobia in our country is also evident before our eyes.<\/p>\n

The question lingering in the heart of each person is \u201cWhat should Muslims do at this time, and what is the solution to all the problems of the ummah?\u201d<\/p>\n

Before understanding the solution, it is imperative for us to understand that Allah Ta\u2018ala is the Sole Controller of all affairs, and it is the system of Allah Ta\u2018ala that when man is obedient to Allah Ta\u2018ala, then Allah Ta\u2018ala sends down conditions of prosperity and ease. Conversely, when man disobeys Allah Ta\u2018ala, then Allah Ta\u2018ala sends down difficulties and hardships in the form of hurricanes and tornados, floods and natural disasters, earthquakes and tsunamis, etc.<\/p>\n

Therefore, for us to change the condition of this country and the condition of the world, the only way is to turn back to Allah Ta\u2018ala and become obedient to Him, as He is the One who is in control of all affairs.<\/p>\n

It is reported that Aflatoon (Plato) wished to test Nabi Isa (\u2018alaihis salaam) to see whether he was a Nabi of Allah Ta\u2018ala or not, so he decided to ask him the following question. He said to Nabi Isa (\u2018alaihis salaam), \u201cIf the sky became bows firing arrows towards the earth, and each arrow was like a calamity falling on the earth, and the one firing the arrows from the sky is Allah Ta\u2018ala, then how would one on earth be able to save himself from the arrows striking him?\u201d<\/p>\n

Nabi Isa (\u2018alaihis salaam) immediately responded saying, \u201cGo on the side of the one who is firing the arrows, and you will be safeguarded.\u201d In other words, you go on Allah Ta\u2018ala\u2019s side, and Allah Ta\u2018ala will protect you from His calamities and punishments. (Tafseer Mazhari 8\/278)<\/em><\/p>\n

Whenever the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) faced any difficulty, then their immediate response which they learnt from Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was to turn to Allah Ta\u2018ala, for Allah Ta\u2018ala is the Only Being who can help His servant at the time of difficulty.<\/p>\n

Taqwa \u2013 the Key to Draw the Special Help of Allah Ta\u2018ala <\/strong><\/p>\n

In the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), there was a Sahaabi by the name of Hazrat Awf bin Maalik Ashja\u2019ee (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu). Once, he came to Madinah Munawwarah and complained to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) that a tribe of the kuffaar had come to their village and looted their wealth, stole his camels and even kidnapped his son.<\/p>\n

This Sahaabi was overcome by grief and sadness and he asked Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) for some assistance. He even mentioned to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) that his son sent a message to him, informing him that the kuffaar had tied him up in leather straps and were oppressing him.<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said to him that the people of Madinah Munawwarah are also undergoing poverty and starvation. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said to him, \u201cI do not possess anything through which I will be able to assist you, but you and your family should turn to Allah Ta\u2018ala in dua.\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) also told him to tell his son to recite the following two aayats in the morning and evening:<\/p>\n

\u0644\u064e\u0642\u064e\u062f\u06e1 \u062c\u064e\u0627\u0653\u0621\u064e\u06a9\u064f\u0645\u06e1 \u0631\u064e\u0633\u064f\u0648\u06e1\u0644\u064c \u0645\u0651\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u0627\u064e\u0646\u06e1\u0641\u064f\u0633\u0650\u06a9\u064f\u0645\u06e1 \u0639\u064e\u0632\u0650\u06cc\u06e1\u0632\u064c \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u06cc\u06e1\u06c1\u0650 \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0639\u064e\u0646\u0650\u062a\u0651\u064f\u0645\u06e1 \u062d\u064e\u0631\u0650\u06cc\u06e1\u0635\u064c \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u06cc\u06e1\u06a9\u064f\u0645\u06e1 \u0628\u0650\u0627\u0644\u06e1\u0645\u064f\u0624\u06e1\u0645\u0650\u0646\u0650\u06cc\u06e1\u0646\u064e \u0631\u064e\u0621\u064f\u0648\u06e1\u0641\u064c \u0631\u0651\u064e\u062d\u0650\u06cc\u06e1\u0645\u064c \ufd3f\u06f1\u06f2\u06f8\ufd3e \u0641\u064e\u0627\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u062a\u064e\u0648\u064e\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0648\u06e1\u0627 \u0641\u064e\u0642\u064f\u0644\u06e1 \u062d\u064e\u0633\u06e1\u0628\u0650\u06cc\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u0670\u06c1\u064f \u06eb\u066d\u06d6 \u0644\u064e\u0627\u06e4 \u0627\u0650\u0644\u0670\u06c1\u064e \u0627\u0650\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u06c1\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0615 \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u06cc\u06e1\u06c1\u0650 \u062a\u064e\u0648\u064e\u06a9\u0651\u064e\u0644\u06e1\u062a\u064f \u0648\u064e \u06c1\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0631\u064e\u0628\u0651\u064f \u0627\u0644\u06e1\u0639\u064e\u0631\u06e1\u0634\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u06e1\u0639\u064e\u0638\u0650\u06cc\u06e1\u0645\u0650 \ufd3f\u06f1\u06f2\u06f9\ufd3e\u066a<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) also told him to tell his son to recite \u201c\u0644\u0627 \u062d\u0648\u0644 \u0648\u0644\u0627 \u0642\u0648\u0629 \u0625\u0644\u0627 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0644\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0638\u064a\u0645<\/span>\u201d in abundance.<\/p>\n

When Hazrat Awf bin Maalik (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) returned home, his wife was eagerly awaiting the response of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). She asked her husband what Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said. Her husband replied, \u201cRasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said that he does not have anything to assist us with, as there is poverty in Madinah Munawwarah, but we should turn to Allah Ta\u2018ala and beg Him for His mercy!\u201d<\/p>\n

Hearing this response, his wife said, \u201cHe gave you the best advice by asking us to turn to Allah Ta\u2018ala (in this time of difficulty, as Allah Ta\u2018ala alone is the Controller of all affairs).\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sahaabi then sent the message to his son, telling him to recite the two verses of the Qur\u2019aan Majeed in the morning and evening, and to recite \u201c\u0644\u0627 \u062d\u0648\u0644 \u0648\u0644\u0627 \u0642\u0648\u0629 \u0625\u0644\u0627 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0644\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0638\u064a\u0645<\/span>\u201d in abundance.<\/p>\n

The son did as Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had instructed, and after a few days, when the kuffaar were all asleep, the chains with which the Sahaabi\u2019s son were tied up automatically broke and fell off. At nightfall, he fled and brought back with him his father\u2019s animals, and he also brought with him a lot of animals and wealth of the kuffaar. All this wealth he acquired from the kuffaar as booty which was halaal for him.<\/p>\n

When he returned to his parents, he informed them of what had transpired. His parents were overjoyed and delighted, as Allah Ta\u2018ala had freed him in this miraculous way and also blessed them with wealth and sustenance.<\/p>\n

The Sahaabi, Hazrat Awf bin Maalik (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), immediately came to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and informed him of what had happened. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) ascended the mimbar and recited the following verses before the Sahaabah which were revealed to him from Allah Ta\u2018ala on that occasion:<\/p>\n

\u0648\u064e \u0645\u064e\u0646\u06e1 \u06cc\u0651\u064e\u062a\u0651\u064e\u0642\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u0670\u06c1\u064e \u06cc\u064e\u062c\u06e1\u0639\u064e\u0644\u06e1 \u0644\u0651\u064e\u06c1\u0657 \u0645\u064e\u062e\u06e1\u0631\u064e\u062c\u064b\u0627 \u06d9\ufd3f\u06f2\ufd3e \u0648\u0651\u064e \u06cc\u064e\u0631\u06e1\u0632\u064f\u0642\u06e1\u06c1\u064f \u0645\u0650\u0646\u06e1 \u062d\u064e\u06cc\u06e1\u062b\u064f \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u06cc\u064e\u062d\u06e1\u062a\u064e\u0633\u0650\u0628\u064f \u0615 \u0648\u064e \u0645\u064e\u0646\u06e1 \u06cc\u0651\u064e\u062a\u064e\u0648\u064e\u06a9\u0651\u064e\u0644\u06e1 \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u06cc \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u0670\u06c1\u0650 \u0641\u064e\u06c1\u064f\u0648\u064e \u062d\u064e\u0633\u06e1\u0628\u064f\u06c1\u0657 \u0615 \u0627\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u0670\u06c1\u064e \u0628\u064e\u0627\u0644\u0650\u063a\u064f \u0627\u064e\u0645\u06e1\u0631\u0650\u06c1\u0656 \u0615 \u0642\u064e\u062f\u06e1 \u062c\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u0670\u06c1\u064f \u0644\u0650\u06a9\u064f\u0644\u0651\u0650 \u0634\u064e\u06cc\u06e1\u0621\u064d \u0642\u064e\u062f\u06e1\u0631\u064b\u0627 \ufd3f\u06f3\ufd3e<\/p>\n

The meaning of these verses is that the one who adopts taqwa and piety in his life (and he fears Allah Ta\u2018ala at all times and refrains from sins) \u2013 then Allah Ta\u2018ala will make an exit for him from every problem, and Allah Ta\u2018ala will grant him sustenance from avenues least expected, and the one who places his trust on Allah Ta\u2018ala, Allah Ta\u2018ala will be sufficient for him. Allah Ta\u2018ala will complete his plan, and Allah Ta\u2018ala has a time for everything. (Incident taken from Fazaa\u2019il-e-Sadaqaat 2\/383-384)<\/em><\/p>\n

In other words, how beautifully Allah Ta\u2018ala is explaining to us, \u201cO My servant! Don\u2019t lose hope! Turn to Me, and I will take care of you – but become obedient to Me!\u201d<\/p>\n

How will we become obedient to Allah Ta\u2018ala? We should perform salaah in the musjid with jamaat. We should treat the servants of Allah Ta\u2018ala with kindness and compassion. We should refrain from all sins and all types of disobedience, whether it be with the cell phone, internet, watching TV, Youtube videos, etc. We should fulfil the rights we owe to Allah Ta\u2018ala and the creation. If we are disobeying Allah Ta\u2018ala all the time, and we are complaining about conditions and are not turning to Him, then how can we expect the mercy of Allah Ta\u2018ala to fall and rain upon us?<\/p>\n

Earthquakes Taking Place in the World<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just recently, there was a major earthquake in the Philippines. A few years ago, there was a major earthquake in Turkey. When an earthquake strikes, lava comes out from the volcano and it erupts, and we know what happens. Sometimes, earthquakes take place in the sea and this causes tsunamis which strike the countries and leave everything in smithereens.<\/p>\n

One group of scientists say that the cause of earthquakes are the plates under the ground. When the plates move, you get earthquakes. The second group of scientists say that there are treasures of minerals under the ground. There\u2019s iron, gold, silver and other minerals. When all these minerals are locked in the ground, then there are gases that are produced. These gases have nowhere to vent and go, so when they become too much and have no place to go, then to get released, it causes an earthquake.<\/p>\n

This is what the kuffaar say about earthquakes and their cause. However, in the Hadith, we are informed that earthquakes take place because of the sins of insaan. The Hadith mentions that when sins become rife in the ummah, such as drinking wine, listening to music, dancing, people showing disrespect to the house of Allah Ta\u2018ala, disobeying their parents, the latter people reviling the former pious servants, etc. then Allah Ta\u2018ala sends down His punishment upon the ummah in the form of earthquakes and other natural calamities. (Sunan Tirmizi #2211)<\/em><\/p>\n

Once, during the blessed era of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), an earthquake occurred. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) addressed the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) and said to them:<\/p>\n

\u0625\u0646 \u0631\u0628\u0643\u0645 \u064a\u0633\u062a\u0639\u062a\u0628\u0643\u0645 \u0641\u0623\u0639\u062a\u0628\u0648\u0647<\/p>\n

\u201cYour Lord wants you all to turn to Him in taubah, so turn to Him and repent for your sins.\u201d (Musannaf Ibnu Abi Shaybah #8420)<\/em><\/p>\n

Britain thought that they are far from the plates so they will be saved from earthquakes, but when an earthquake struck Britain, Allah Ta\u2018ala showed them that Allah Ta\u2018ala is in complete power and control of everything and Allah Ta\u2018ala causes earthquakes to take place wherever He wishes.<\/p>\n

The Assistance of Allah Ta\u2018ala in the Midst of the Tsunami<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2004, a tsunami struck Indonesia as well as certain other countries. One jamaat from Indonesia came to South Africa, and one brother in the jamaat was present in Indonesia at the time when the tsunami struck one of the islands of Indonesia.<\/p>\n

He says that from the musjid windows, the jamaat saw the tsunami coming towards the musjid, and they were greatly terrified and worried. The ameer of the jamaat told the brothers to engage in Aamaal and dua. Allah Ta\u2018ala caused the water to go around the musjid, not allowing even one drop to enter the musjid. The hot, boiling water came from the sea through a volcanic eruption in the sea and flattened the whole island. The homes, the people, buildings and everything was destroyed. However, the musjid remained intact and protected.<\/p>\n

One brother from the island was also present with the jamaat in the musjid, spending time with the jamaat. When he came out of the musjid and went home, he found that his house was intact. Even the chicken cage outside his house with the chickens and eggs were all intact.<\/p>\n

Allah is showing us that Allah Ta\u2018ala\u2019s help is with deen and the people of deen. Allah Ta\u2018ala\u2019s help is with the sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), so come onto the sunnah and you will see that the divine help of Allah Ta\u2018ala will be with you.<\/p>\n

The deeni condition of the ummah in most parts of the world is on a decline, and we are not receiving the help of Allah Ta\u2018ala on account of the ummah being involved in many sins. When the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) were tested with various trials and tribulations, they turned to Allah Ta\u2018ala, and immediately, His divine help came to them because they were loyal and faithful to Allah Ta\u2018ala. Today, the ummah is not faithful to Allah Ta\u2018ala, therefore the help of Allah Ta\u2018ala is not coming down like how it came to the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum).<\/p>\n

Therefore, we should make dua for ourselves and for the ummah at large, and make effort to bring deen into our lives. Wherever we are able to assist the ummah financially, then we should do so to the best of our ability.<\/p>\n

The Only Solution in the Time of Fitnahs and Trials<\/strong><\/p>\n

The only solution to remove problems is to go back to Allah Ta\u2018ala as He is the One who sends down conditions on man. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) mentioned in his Mubaarak Hadith that the one who recites the following dua every morning (and he lives his life accordingly):<\/p>\n

\u0631\u0636\u064a\u062a \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0631\u0628\u0627 \u0648\u0628\u0627\u0644\u0625\u0633\u0644\u0627\u0645 \u062f\u064a\u0646\u0627 \u0648\u0628\u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0646\u0628\u064a\u0627<\/p>\n

I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, and I am pleased with Islam as my way of life, and I am pleased with Muhammed (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) as my Nabi (as my guide and as my role model in life).<\/em><\/p>\n

Then Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said:<\/p>\n

\u0641\u0623\u0646\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0632\u0639\u064a\u0645 \u0644\u0622\u062e\u0630\u0646 \u0628\u064a\u062f\u0647 \u062d\u062a\u0649 \u0623\u062f\u062e\u0644\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0646\u0629<\/p>\n

I give him guarantee that I will hold his hand on the Day of Qiyaamah and usher him into Jannah. (Majma\u2019uz Zawaa\u2019id #17005)<\/em><\/p>\n

The meaning of this dua is that one is saying to Allah Ta\u2018ala, \u201cOh Allah! I am pleased with You as my Lord and the One who will take charge of all my affairs, and I am pleased with Islam as my way of life, and I am pleased with Muhammed (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) as my Nabi (to guide me in life).\u201d<\/p>\n

In this dunya, when a person encounters a difficult situation, he looks for contacts to solve his problem. In this Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) is showing us that the actual \u201ccontact\u201d that will get us into Jannah is loyalty to Allah Ta\u2018ala, loyalty to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), and loyalty to Islam. These three things are the pathway to success in this world, in the grave and the Hereafter. In the grave, we will be questioned about these three things \u2013 \u201c\u0645\u0646 \u0631\u0628\u0643 \u0645\u0627 \u062f\u064a\u0646\u0643 \u0645\u0646 \u0647\u0630\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u062c\u0644<\/span>\u201d and in the Hereafter as well, we will be asked about these very same three things.<\/p>\n

How the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) Showed Loyalty to Allah Ta\u2018ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) By Holding Onto the Sunnah and Refraining from Sin <\/strong><\/p>\n

(1) Refraining from Attending a Waleemah wherein Sin Takes Place<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas\u2019ood (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was once invited to a waleemah. As he drew close to the gathering, he heard the sound of music being played at the waleemah, and immediately turned away and refrained from attending.<\/p>\n

When he was later asked as to why he had returned and did not attend, he said, \u201cI heard Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) saying, \u2018The one who adds to the numbers of a people (involved in sin) will be counted from among them (in the sight of Allah Ta\u2018ala).\u2019\u201d (Ithaaful Khiyarah #3297)<\/em><\/p>\n

(2) Refraining from Riba Transactions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hazrat Raafi bin Khadeej (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) reports that at one time, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) were conducting a certain type of business deal and were earning abundant profits. However, the uncle of Hazrat Raafi bin Khadeej (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) then came to them with a message from Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), informing them that this type of business deal was impermissible as the element of riba was found in it.<\/p>\n

The uncle of Hazrat Raafi (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) addressed them saying, \u201cRasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) has prohibited us from a deal that outwardly is beneficial for us, but the obedience of Allah Ta\u2018ala and His Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) is better for us and more beneficial.\u201d Hence, on receiving the message, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) immediately refrained from this business deal. (Saheeh Muslim #1548)<\/em><\/p>\n

(3) Refraining from Pictures and Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n

On one occasion, while Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was out on a journey, Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha) hung a curtain with pictures of animate objects on the door. At that time, Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha) was unaware that pictures of animate objects were prohibited.<\/p>\n

When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) arrived at his home and his sight fell on the curtain, he was greatly displeased. Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha) greeted him, but he did not reply to her greeting and immediately went to the curtain and tore it.<\/p>\n

On seeing the reaction of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha) realised that she had committed a serious mistake, on account of which the Rasul of Allah Ta\u2018ala was displeased with her. With extreme humility and remorse, she exclaimed, \u201cO Rasul of Allah! I turn to Allah Ta\u2018ala and His Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in repentance! Explain to me the sin that I have committed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The heart of Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha) was so filled with the love of Allah Ta\u2018ala and His Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) that she could not tolerate their displeasure for a single moment. Hence, even though she did not have knowledge of the sin she had committed, she first hastened towards taubah and thereafter begged Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to explain to her the sin that she committed in order that she does not repeat it in future.<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) then explained to her the evil consequence of those involved in the grave sin of picture-making. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said, \u201cO Aaishah! Indeed, the people who are involved in making pictures of animate objects will be subjected to the worst punishment on the Day of Qiyaamah.\u201d (Saheeh Bukhaari #2105, 5954 & Mustakhraj Abi Awaanah #9187)<\/em><\/p>\n

The Sign of True Love for Allah Ta\u2018ala, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and Islam<\/strong><\/p>\n

We all claim to love Allah Ta\u2018ala,\u00a0 Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and Islam, but the question we need to ask ourselves is, \u201cDo we really have the true love of Allah Ta\u2018ala and His beloved Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and Islam in our hearts? Or are we only claiming so?\u201d<\/p>\n

The sign of having true love and loyalty for Allah Ta\u2018ala, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and Islam is that one will be obedient to Allah Ta\u2018ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) by following Islam correctly in all facets of his life.<\/p>\n

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  1. A person should grow the beard and conform to the sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in his dressing and attire.<\/li>\n
  2. He should perform all his salaah in the musjid with jamaat. Just as one regards jumuah salaah to be extremely important and he ensures that he comes to the musjid for jumuah, he should also regard performing every fardh salaah in the musjid with jamaat to be extremely important in his life.<\/li>\n
  3. He should run his business according to the laws of Shari\u2019ah without getting involved in riba and other sins.<\/li>\n
  4. He should fulfil the rights he owes to Allah Ta\u2018ala, the rights he owes to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), and the rights he owes to the servants of Allah Ta\u2018ala in the manner Shari\u2019ah has prescribed.<\/li>\n
  5. He should discharge his zakaat correctly with a happy heart.<\/li>\n
  6. He should refrain from looking at haraam on the cell phone, watching TV and YouTube videos, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If a person says \u201cI love Allah and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)!\u201d but he is involved night and day in these haraam actions, then what type of love is he claiming to have when he is adopting the ways of the enemies of Allah Ta\u2018ala and disobeying Allah Ta\u2018ala and His beloved Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in his life?<\/p>\n

    Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) mentioned that the people to be subjected to the worst punishment in the Aakhirah will be the picture makers and anybody involved in photography.<\/p>\n

    Recently, a student in a madrasah had a dream. He saw that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was on one side, and Dajjaal was on the other side. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was calling everyone towards him, and Dajjaal was also calling everyone towards him. The student then saw people who are involved in YouTube all going towards Dajjaal to join him.<\/p>\n

    The student was also thinking about going to Dajjaal to join him, but then he thought, \u201cHow can I leave Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and go to Dajjaal?\u201d He then went towards Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and began to cry in front of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). This dream clearly indicates that Youtube, the TV, etc. are all tools of Dajjaal and are created to destroy the deen of the ummah. Similarly, we should not refer to AI and Google for our deeni guidance. All these are shaitaani devices which will destroy our deen.<\/p>\n

    Four Things to do to Save Oneself from the Punishment of Allah Ta\u2018ala <\/strong><\/p>\n

    (1) Firstly, we should turn to Allah Ta\u2018ala and beg Him for forgiveness for all our sins. In the Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said:<\/p>\n

    \u0645\u0646 \u0644\u0632\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u062a\u063a\u0641\u0627\u0631 \u062c\u0639\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0644\u0647 \u0645\u0646 \u0643\u0644 \u0636\u064a\u0642 \u0645\u062e\u0631\u062c\u0627 \u0648\u0645\u0646 \u0643\u0644 \u0647\u0645 \u0641\u0631\u062c\u0627 \u0648\u0631\u0632\u0642\u0647 \u0645\u0646 \u062d\u064a\u062b \u0644\u0627 \u064a\u062d\u062a\u0633\u0628<\/p>\n

    The one who holds on firmly to istighfaar (i.e. makes istighfaar in abundance), Allah Ta\u2018ala<\/em> will make a way out for him from every difficulty, grant him relief from every worry, and bestow him with sustenance from avenues he does not expect. (Sunan Abu Dawood #1518)<\/em><\/p>\n

    (2) Secondly, we should give sadaqah and assist the servants of Allah Ta\u2018ala who are undergoing difficulties in the world, as sadaqah removes calamities and cools down the anger of Allah Ta\u2018ala. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) mentioned in the Hadith:<\/p>\n

    \u0625\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0635\u062f\u0642\u0629 \u0644\u062a\u0637\u0641\u0626 \u063a\u0636\u0628 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0628<\/p>\n

    Certainly, sadaqah cools down the anger of Allah Ta\u2018ala<\/em>. (Sunan Tirmizi #664)<\/em><\/p>\n

    (3) Thirdly, we should make dua daily for own hidaayat and hifaazat, and the hidaayat and hifaazat of the ummah. Dua is the weapon of a believer, and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) taught the ummah to turn to Allah Ta\u2018ala in dua at the time of difficulties. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said:<\/p>\n

    \u062d\u0635\u0646\u0648\u0627 \u0623\u0645\u0648\u0627\u0644\u0643\u0645 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0632\u0643\u0627\u0629 \u0648\u062f\u0627\u0648\u0648\u0627 \u0645\u0631\u0636\u0627\u0643\u0645 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0635\u062f\u0642\u0629 \u0648\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0642\u0628\u0644\u0648\u0627 \u0623\u0645\u0648\u0627\u062c \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0644\u0627\u0621 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u062f\u0639\u0627\u0621 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u062a\u0636\u0631\u0639<\/p>\n

    Protect your wealth by discharging zakaat, treat your sick by giving sadaqah and combat the waves of calamities by resorting to dua and humility. (Targheeb #1112)<\/em><\/p>\n

    (4) Fourthly, we should reform our lives by leaving out all types of sin. We should bring the Mubaarak Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in our lives and abandon the ways of the kuffaar.<\/p>\n

    The Mubaarak Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) is the thing that is lacking in the lives of the Muslims, and this is the gateway to drawing the mercy of Allah Ta\u2018ala towards us and the ticket to Jannah.<\/p>\n

    Once, a certain Aalim told Hazrat Shaikhul Hadith Moulana Muhammed Zakariyya Kaandhelwi (rahimahullah) that the Muslims are suffering hardships in most parts of the world. What is the solution for the crisis of the ummah?<\/p>\n

    Hazrat Shaikh (rahimahullah) mentioned to him that all this is on account of the sins of the ummah and on account of them leaving the mubaarak sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Hazrat Shaikh (rahimahullah) told him, \u201cIf we bring the sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) into our lives, then Allah Ta\u2018ala will change the condition of the ummah.\u201d (Ma\u2019aarif-e-Shaikh-ul-Hadith pg. 111)<\/em><\/p>\n

    On the occasion of Aashura, this was the heartfelt desire of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) for his ummah, that we should firmly hold onto his mubaarak sunnah in all facets of our lives, and we should leave following the way of the kuffaar. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said, \u201cOppose the way of the Jews and fast two days (the ninth and tenth, or the tenth and eleventh of Muharram).\u201d This command of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to the ummah is not confined to only fasting, but applies to all departments of our worldly and deeni lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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