By Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
By
Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
Islâm
is the Right Religion. However,
most among mankind misunderstood it. The
enemies of Islâm have written so many books, articles and other reading
materials and produced false propaganda through other media to destroy Islâm.
Unfortunately, many have fallen into their evil deeds and lies and
subsequently misunderstood Islâm. They
do not know that Islâm is the right religion.
Mankind must therefore know Islâm in its purest form.
As indeed, it is the right religion.
This is the truth, which our Only Rabb I
makes very clear when He says:
“Whatever
you worship apart from Him is nothing but name which you have named ľ
you and your fathers, for which Allâh has sent down no authority.
The command is for none but Allâh.
He has commanded that you worship none but Him.
That is the Right Religion, but most of
mankind do not know.” (12:40)
“So
set your face steadily and truly to the Faith: (Establish) Allâh’s
handiwork according to the pattern on which He has made mankind: no
change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by Allâh. That is the True
Religion: but most among mankind understand not.”
(30:30)
Islâm as the right religion, enjoins nothing but righteousness. Likewise, it prohibits wrong and evil deeds. Unfortunately, most people do not know the virtuous Islâmic teachings. To guide all mankind with the right religion and complete way of life, Allâh our Creator and Sustainer has commanded Muslims to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong:
“Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good (i.e., Islâm), enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong: they are the ones to attain felicity.” (3:104)
“The
Believers, men and women, are protectors, one to another: they enjoin what is
just, and forbid what is evil . . .” (9:71)
Prophet Muhammadr also enjoins us to observe righteousness and forbid evil deeds. The following are some of the Ahâdith (Teachings of Prophet Muhammadr), which show how Allâh’s Messenger r enjoins us to the virtuous teaching of enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong:
Abű Sa ‘id Al-Khudri t narrated that he heard Allâh’s Messenger r as saying, “He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has no strength enough to do it, then he should do it with his tongue. And if he has no strength enough to do it, (even) then he should (abhor it) from his heart and that is the least of faith.” (Muslim 79)
Abdullah
ibn Mas‘ud t
narrated that Allâh’s Messenger r
said, “…By no means, I
swear by Allâh, you must enjoin what is good and prohibit what is evil, prevent
the wrongdoer, bend him into conformity with what is right, and restrict him to
what is right.” (Abű Dâwűd
4322)
Islâm encourages its Believers to be righteous and, at the same time, to invite Non-Muslims to righteousness. Righteousness is one of the keys to Paradise. Our Rabb tells us:
“But give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flow. Every time they are fed with fruits therein they say: ‘Why this is what we were fed with before’; for they are given things in similitude; and they have therein companions (pure and holy); and they abide therein (for ever).” (2:25)
“Praise be to Allâh Who has sent to His Servant the Book and has allowed therein no Crookedness. (He has made it) Straight (and Clear) in order that He may warn (the godless) of a terrible Punishment from Him. And that He may give Glad Tidings to the Believers who work righteous deeds: that they shall have a goodly Reward, wherein they shall remain forever.” (18:1-3)
“You will see the wrongdoers in fear on account of what they have earned and (the burden of) that must (necessarily) fall on them. But those who believe and work righteous deeds will be in the luxuriant mead of the Gardens. They shall have before their Rabb all that they wish for: that will indeed be the magnificent Bounty (of Allâh). That is (the Bounty) whereof Allâh gives Glad Tidings to His Servants who believe and do righteous deeds...” (42:22-23)
Allâh’s Messenger r not only enjoins us to adhere to righteousness but also encourages us to call people to it:
Abű Hurairah t narrated that Allâh’s Messenger r said, “He who called people to righteousness, there would be reward (assured) for him like the rewards of those who adhered to it, without their rewards being diminished in any respect. And he who called (people) to error, he shall have to carry (the burden) of its sin, like those who committed it, without their sins being diminished in any respect.” (Muslim, 4/6470)
Thawban
t
narrated that Allâh’s Messenger r
said, “Adhere to righteousness which you will not be able to do
completely, bear in mind that the best act (amongst your deeds) is the prayer,
and no one is so much particular about ablution but a believer.” (Tirmidhî,
292 and Ibn Mâjah)
The best among mankind in the sight of our Creator is he who is most righteous. Allâh the Almighty inspires us to be righteous when He says:
“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other (not that you may despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allâh is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allâh has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).” (49: 13)
Furthermore,
Allâh instructs the Believers to help one another in righteousness and piety
(5:2). He makes it clear that He
loves the righteous (9:4) and those who do good (5:93).
It is therefore, an act of righteousness on the part of the Believers to
invite others to all that is good.
Non-Muslims
and the hypocrites who do not believe in Islam as the right religion from Allah
must ponder upon the many righteous deeds that Islâm has enjoined upon all
mankind. They must accept the Truth
that Islam alone is the religion that completely teaches righteousness.
They must be rational to accept that indeed Islâm is the Right Religion.
It teaches righteousness for the guidance of all mankind.
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