CURRENTLY ON AIR ⇒

feedback@radioislam.org.za

An Object of Desire

March 19, 2009

Taken from the discourses of Moulana Abrarulhaq RA


Success is the object of every person’s desire. If any person is given a choice between respect and disgrace, comforts and hardships, he would naturally choose respect and comfort. Similarly, we are more desirous of success for the simple reason that we are Muslims. (Because Muslims believe that success is dependent on Iman, it proves that they are more desirous of success).

The Principle of Success

Any person who affiliates himself to an organisation, institution, or governmental post, besides being obliged to fulfil the task assigned to him, also has to dress according to the status and position of his duty. For example, if a person joins the police force or post office, he has to fulfil the tasks entrusted to him and he also has to wear the uniform (which informs of his affiliation to that respective organisation and also classifies his status in that organisation).

Prosperity and success inevitably depends on the fulfilment of both requirements. Can he prosper by just wearing his uniform (an outward form of commitment) and not fulfilling his duties? Similarly, can he prosper by merely fulfilling his tasks without an outward sign of commitment and affiliation, ie. The Uniform?

Similar is the case of a soldier, he is required to be in uniform when on duty. If on a Friday the Imam rushes into the Masjid before the Khutbah, wearing only a trouser, people will immediately summon a doctor and the services of an ambulance. No matter how he tries to explain that his purpose of doing so is to educate the public that Salaah can be performed by wearing a trouser only. The point is that just as fulfilment of the duty is necessary, so is uniform, the attire which informs of the status and position of the person.

Purpose of a Uniform

The uniform is a symbol by which a person is recognised to be affiliated to a specific institution or group. It dispels the need for introduction, which is why a policeman and a soldier are recognised instantly. (In the case of these two a uniform prevents unnecessary obstruction in times of necessity because the uniform informs about their authority).

A Requisite of Islam

The question that arises is that since Islam is a complete way of life (encompassing every facet of human activity) as has been claimed in the Qur’an: “Today I have completed your religion for you.” (5:3), has it stipulated any specific uniform by which its adherent i.e. the Muslim can be recognised? A negative reply would constitute the incompleteness of Islam and eventually result in a lie being attributed to Allah (Allah forbid).

The truth is that Islam has established principles and a set of guidelines regarding every issue, but Muslims, have neglected the significance of the Islamic dress/uniform. This has subsequently resulted in them fulfilling acts of worship only. Others have justified their act by saying that internal commitment is sufficient.

A uniform is an outward symbol of commitment and affiliation. Similarly, the Islamic dress is a recognition symbol of a Muslim; hence its necessity is inevitable. Rasulullah, Muhammad Sallallahu Alyhi Wa Sallam has said: “Any person who haughtily covers his ankles with his Kurta, trouser or turban, Allah will not consider him with mercy (but with anger).” (Abu Dawood Mishkat, vol. 2, p. 374)

The significance of the action has become evident, hence considering the severity of opposing or contradicting it, it should be given its due importance and attention.

ADVERTISE HERE

Prime Spot!!!

Contact:
advertisingadmin@radioislam.co.za 

Related Articles

ThE StyLe oF RaSuLuLLaH’s GaRmEnT…

  THE TROUSERS The Books of Hadith contain many authentic Hadith clearly explaining the style of Rasulullah's izaar. There is absolutely no difference of opinion among any of the innumerable authorities of the Shariah from the very inception of Islam that Rasulullah...

read more

Time Management

  INTRODUCTION You must have heard the stories from many people that as soon as I have more time, I shall enjoy life, buy a new house, publish a book, memorize the Quran, will give more time to the family members. In most cases, these "wishes" are not fulfilled. Have...

read more

Visiting the Ill – An Act of Great Reward

by Mufti Zubayr Bayat It is an established Sunnah and part of good Islamic etiquette to visit a sick person. The purpose of visiting can be several:1. To be reminded of one's won good health and to increase in Shukr (gratitude) to Allah for this bounty.2. To provide...

read more

Is your Ghusl Correct?

  CHECK THESE FACTS: ALL of YOUR PRAYERS ARE INVALID IF YOUR GHUSL IS NOT CORRECT. CLEANLINESS IS HALF OF FAITH. HERE IS THE METHOD OF GHUSL ACCORDING TO SUNNAH.Before making Ghusl one should make Niyyah (intention) thus: - "I am performing Ghusl so as to become...

read more

Salaam and the Handshake

  By: Haafiza Rayhana Omar-Muhammad Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullah, as Muslims we need to daily introspect - our lifestyles, our habits and our character - building (or breaking) etiquettes that form the essence of every human being..."Hath the story of Ebrahim's...

read more

Before It’s Too Late

  By Abu Iyad One of Satan's favourite tricks is to make people think and say, I will do such-and-such soon, in a little while, maybe tomorrow, or next week and so on. He makes them delay their actions making them feel secure and happy with the present. Some people...

read more

Subscribe to our Newsletter

0 Comments