An 'Imam' guided by Allah

 

The Divinely-Elected Imam & True Guidance (Part 2)

“One day We shall call together all human beings with their (respective) Imams; those who are given their record in their right hand will read it (with pleasure), and they will not be dealt with unjustly in the least.” (Al-Isra 17: 72) 

 

Alhamdulillah Summa Alhamdulillah, I continue today the second part of my subject on the explanation of the verse which I have just recited before you.

 

Allah says: “those who are given their record in their right hand will read it (with pleasure)” – This is the Quranic metaphor for passing the test of faith and for undergoing all trials successfully. The right hand is a symbol of blessing while the left is that of punishment. Also in the human body the right side enjoys superiority over the left since the tissues of the right side are generally stronger than those of the left.

Patience and Prayer

 

The Holy Qur’an is a depository of perennial wisdom; through its prescient guidance, the holy Book seeks to raise the human soul from the depths of darkness into light. Through explicit verses of clear commands as well as subtle hints of allusive wisdom, the Book of God defines what is right and what is prudent in exigent circumstances of everyday life. Indeed, the Qur’an is an appeal to the human heart and higher consciousness: to realize and recognize the station of the Divine in our human settings; to be grateful for His favours and blessings; to seek His guidance, protection and help under all circumstances; to plead forgiveness and repentance for all our sins in the quest for salvation, and the gardens of Divine pleasure in the life to come. Those who critically examine their own public conduct as well as private counsel; those who are true to their own inner voices; they will find much merit in the Qur’anic commands and exhortations.

Consider the Qur’anic advice on the effectiveness of patience and prayer. In numerous verses, the Holy Book defines and describes in detail fine qualities of the true believers, the truly good in the eyes of God. The distinguishing characteristics; the profound attributes of a true servant of God invariably point to his or her pure beliefs, righteous deeds and patience and steadfastness under difficult circumstances. The Book of God states:    

‘Goodness does not consist in turning your face towards East or West. The truly good are those who believe in God and the Last Day, in the angels, the Scripture, and the prophets; who give away some of their wealth, however much they cherish it, to their relatives, to orphans, the needy, travellers and beggars, and to liberate those in bondage; those who keep up the prayer and pay the prescribed alms; who keep pledges whenever they make them; who are steadfast in misfortune, adversity, and times of danger. These are the ones who are true, and it is they who are aware of God.’ (2:178)

Poem: 'The Humbled Questioner'

 

Of what avail is my life, if You [Allah] in there I don’t find?

The mysteries of Your Love have driven me to Your door,

I hold many universes in my Whole,

Some say, it is mere pretence,

Some say these are but the Imprint of Your Name the High

Which sizzles my very existence with Your Glorious Presence!

'Tajalliyat-e-Ilahiyyah': A Symposium

 

Contrary to widespread popular misperceptions, the Almighty God communicates with certain special individuals in every era. 'Tajalliyat-e-Ilahiyyah' (Divine Manifestations) is a mystical yet accessible and experiential reality in the life of sincere seekers of the Divine Way. If you are a truth seeker of higher verities today, you must remember and reflect on the fact that people have witnessed in the last two decades  the same phenomena in the spiritual circle of Mahboob-e-Ilaahi Hazrat Sheikh Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius, Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah. Indeed, the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International- the spiritual organization of true believers in Tawheed in our times- stands for a living God. The Jamaat members today bear witness to the fact that with God, spiritual communion is possible and that Divine communications and messages can be received by sincere servants of God in faith through revelations, spiritual visions and purified dreams, Subhaan Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allah-u-Akbar!

By the grace of Allah, the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam- Tamil Nadu is making steady progress in strengthening the spirit of Faith, and fostering community bonds within. Indeed, several initiatives are on for the educational benefit of the community of believers, brothers and sisters and children of the Jamaat, Alhamdulillah. Recently, on Sunday, 21 May 2023, the Tabligh department of the Siraj Makin Djawaharatul Kamal- Tamil Nadu organized a historic Symposium at the Sirajum Munir Masjid where a large number of sisters and children from around the State could participate in the collective learning sessions, Summa Alhamdulillah.