Salâmu Aleykumu Warahmatullah
Actually I've had a very interesting conversation lately with a Indian friend of mine (Shadab). He was the one scrutinizing the point. All about Äqeeda in Islam. He started by asking me one question, one and only one tough question.
Shadab: Why allah said that human being are "ashraful makhluqat" though they are far from worshiping Allah as the malâ'ika (angels) do? Please let me know about your opinion.
My first reply was very spontaneous, I went like;
Me: May be cause Allah gave him that responsibility of al-istikhlafu in the earth.
Then I quickly had one thought which was bursting my mind over and over again and I said;
Me: You know that verse in Surah Al-Israâ " Wa laqad karramna banî Âdama", I once heard its explanation by a well-known Scholar. He said that when Allah created animals, he blessed them with desire but no reasoning (âql). And when He subhanahu wa taâla created Malâ'ika (Angels), he blessed them with reasoning but no desire. Whereas creating the human being, He bestowed him with reasoning and desire. So we have been honored by these two blessings. I think that would be a good answer, ain't it?
Shadab: Okay, good enough but the description is still not complete.
One makhlooq is Malâ'ika; Allah subhanahu kept no willing power in this makhlooq. They have been charged for praise and prayers. With their willing, they can't do any good or bad.
Second one is animals, no questions and answers for them in the hearafter (Âkhira). they don't have power to sense Jannah and Jahannam (heaven and hell), nor Shariä, nor even ahkâm (laws) for them. they are free.
So you see, first makhlooq is 100% tightened with rules and regulations by Allah, but nothing for the second makhlooq. And between them, Allah created a third makhlooq called Al-Insân.
Before the beginning of dunya, Allah called upon all the souls of humans in Älam Al-arwah (World of souls) and asked them " Tell, who is your Lord?". You and me and all the humans answered in one voice "RabbiAllah" My Lord is Allah. Then Allah said, I'm sending all of you in dunya, where there will be an exam for you, you will be given a time and a life. In this life, you will not see Me nor my Malâ'ika. You will be given will to do good and bad and also a mind to decide either good or bad. I want that all of you be gone through this exam and return to Me so I could reward you. There will be two enemies for you to misguide you from the straight path. One is your own nafss (will), the other one is Shaytân (devil). And there will be guidance for you from time to time; these are my books and my messengers.
Now you can see this third makhlooq has been kept in a big exam. So now Al-insân has to live in this world, he/she has to fill up all the duties of everyone according to Ahkâm (laws) and Shariä. And by doing all of these dealings, he should keep his aim concentrated, should not be diverted, that he/she breaks any of Allah' Shariä or Ahkâm. That's why Allah calls -those who remembers him in dunya and follow his messengers- Ashraful makhlooqat.
So by just doing ïbâdat and trying to save ourself from the dunya is not according to Shariä of Rasulullah. We have to fill up each and every bodies duties in this world according to Rasulullah Aleyhi salâtu wa salâmu.
Back to me, Masha'Allah, truly he needs a du'a for this awesome explanation!
May Allah give me and you well all muslims all stength to walk on the right path and be among his righteous ïbâd. May Allah have mercy on us and grant us the pardon of all our sins and bless us with Jannatul Fridauss. Ameen, ameen, ameen.
Actually I've had a very interesting conversation lately with a Indian friend of mine (Shadab). He was the one scrutinizing the point. All about Äqeeda in Islam. He started by asking me one question, one and only one tough question.
Shadab: Why allah said that human being are "ashraful makhluqat" though they are far from worshiping Allah as the malâ'ika (angels) do? Please let me know about your opinion.
My first reply was very spontaneous, I went like;
Me: May be cause Allah gave him that responsibility of al-istikhlafu in the earth.
Then I quickly had one thought which was bursting my mind over and over again and I said;
Me: You know that verse in Surah Al-Israâ " Wa laqad karramna banî Âdama", I once heard its explanation by a well-known Scholar. He said that when Allah created animals, he blessed them with desire but no reasoning (âql). And when He subhanahu wa taâla created Malâ'ika (Angels), he blessed them with reasoning but no desire. Whereas creating the human being, He bestowed him with reasoning and desire. So we have been honored by these two blessings. I think that would be a good answer, ain't it?
Shadab: Okay, good enough but the description is still not complete.
One makhlooq is Malâ'ika; Allah subhanahu kept no willing power in this makhlooq. They have been charged for praise and prayers. With their willing, they can't do any good or bad.
Second one is animals, no questions and answers for them in the hearafter (Âkhira). they don't have power to sense Jannah and Jahannam (heaven and hell), nor Shariä, nor even ahkâm (laws) for them. they are free.
So you see, first makhlooq is 100% tightened with rules and regulations by Allah, but nothing for the second makhlooq. And between them, Allah created a third makhlooq called Al-Insân.
Before the beginning of dunya, Allah called upon all the souls of humans in Älam Al-arwah (World of souls) and asked them " Tell, who is your Lord?". You and me and all the humans answered in one voice "RabbiAllah" My Lord is Allah. Then Allah said, I'm sending all of you in dunya, where there will be an exam for you, you will be given a time and a life. In this life, you will not see Me nor my Malâ'ika. You will be given will to do good and bad and also a mind to decide either good or bad. I want that all of you be gone through this exam and return to Me so I could reward you. There will be two enemies for you to misguide you from the straight path. One is your own nafss (will), the other one is Shaytân (devil). And there will be guidance for you from time to time; these are my books and my messengers.
Now you can see this third makhlooq has been kept in a big exam. So now Al-insân has to live in this world, he/she has to fill up all the duties of everyone according to Ahkâm (laws) and Shariä. And by doing all of these dealings, he should keep his aim concentrated, should not be diverted, that he/she breaks any of Allah' Shariä or Ahkâm. That's why Allah calls -those who remembers him in dunya and follow his messengers- Ashraful makhlooqat.
So by just doing ïbâdat and trying to save ourself from the dunya is not according to Shariä of Rasulullah. We have to fill up each and every bodies duties in this world according to Rasulullah Aleyhi salâtu wa salâmu.
Back to me, Masha'Allah, truly he needs a du'a for this awesome explanation!
May Allah give me and you well all muslims all stength to walk on the right path and be among his righteous ïbâd. May Allah have mercy on us and grant us the pardon of all our sins and bless us with Jannatul Fridauss. Ameen, ameen, ameen.
6 comments:
As Salamu Aleïkum Oumay,
True, was a tough question! Everything related to Aqeeda would be a bit hard to tackle!
But Baaraka Allahu feekuma.
An outstanding explanation into a meaningful conversation!
Jazaka llahu khayran Brother AbuBakr,
Actually yea a tough one. But mashallah he made it, though he's not a sheikh nor a scholar. Therefore he attends many religious gatherings. He got used to sit with scholars from his childhood.
Wa baaraka Allahu feek.
Yes, his answers really astonished me. He's very good Masha'Allah.
Some scholars say that talking with the opposite sex on the net is not okay with Islam when it comes to a mish-mash conversation, but such conversations are so likely wanted in Islam.
Congrats, if all of your time on the net is spent on this kind of talking with such interesting and pious friends.
Baaraka Allahu Feeki.
Very true UmFahr!
Jazaki Allahu khayran for the explanation. Subhanallah That's how Allah granted me guidance. Thus Shadab has been one of the people who helped me through this way. Alhamdulillah, praise be to ALLAH!
God, this Sahadab is a very close and dear friend brother to Oumay!
Good to keep this friendsip for God's sake!
Salam
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