Identity Conflicts

As a religion of God, Islam is an uncompromisingly monotheistic creed, and its spiritual realm has no space for any form of idolatry, or the worship of lords beside the Lord Almighty. As its mark of identity, Islam prescribes fraternal affection and bonds of solidarity among all believers, regardless of their racial or linguistic background, social or national origin. Indeed, Islam recognizes the universality of the religious experience and testifies to the Divine origin of religions among all the peoples. As God is Lord of all the Worlds (of mankind, angels, animals, plants, this world and the world to come, etc.), Islam also fosters utmost sympathy and compassion for all of His creatures (not just for fellow-Muslims); upholding the dignity and rights of all communities of people living in society. Islam envisages a social order that will peacefully facilitate the triumph of good over evil; the  prevalence of truth over falsehood in the ideational battle and struggle for supremacy between God's Religion, and all other ideologies.

Yet Today, ours is an age of rising intolerance and identity-based conflicts among communities. Societies are splintered on religious and sectarian lines. Many conflicts have their roots in religion-based adverse discriminations. The persecution of minority communities such as the Rohingyas in Myanmar and the Uighurs in China by the nationally-dominant  non-Muslim groups uprooted millions of Muslim peoples from their own homes and hearth in recent years. Likewise, the deep schism in Islamic lands, among the Sunnis and the Shias, and also other marginal  sects such as the Ahmadis, have also witnessed much sectarian bloodshed and killings. Likewise, the radicalization of the Muslim youth through extremist and militant interpretations of religious doctrines for political mobilization by a section of the Mullahs' and their terrorists' groups is also a threat to social peace and harmony, and also to the fair name of a pure religion.

In his Friday Sermon of 17 September 2021~09 Safar 1443 AH, Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (atba) of Mauritius speaks about Islamic teachings that promote religious tolerance, inter-community harmony, and social peace in our divided world. Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) notes that whether majority or minority in  a land, the Muslims ought to emphatically reject all excesses in the name of our identity. As Hazrat Saheb (aba) points out, the Holy Prophet (sa) stated: “He who supports his clan in aggression and he who calls on others to support tyranny is not one of us.”  Indeed, it is vital to reclaim the true and original spiritual moorings of Islam, so that  a just social order  is available for everyone to pursue their religious beliefs and spiritual convictions without any hindrance.  

Read the Friday Sermon Below:  

Kerala Majlis-e- Amila 2021

 

Alhamdulillah, the recently re-unified Kerala Jamaat’s Majlis-e- Amila [Central Committee & Branch Presidents and other office bearers] now stands established for a period of three years (2021-24) through a Divinely-inspired, spiritual democratic process of election and nomination, with the permission and approval of Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Khalifatullah Al Mahdi Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (atba), Summa Alhamdulillah.  

While making the official proclamation on the list of office bearers of the Kerala Jamaat, Hazrat Khalifatullah (atba) reflected positively on the decade-long work of the pioneers of the Jamaat in the State, in helping to spread the message of Sahih Al Islam in this country and beyond. Hazrat Saheb (aba) also recommended to the brothers  now taking responsibility to preserve this legacy and expand on this good work so as to serve the larger causes of the Jamaat of Allah (swt) in this era.  At the same time, it was also noted that ‘office’ entails “a trial for all those who have been elected, selected and approved so that they may serve the cause of Allah with fear of Allah, and not with greed for power, honour or any material gain.”

“When responsibilities fall on the shoulders of a person, he develops the ability to reflect and think over certain matters. By the grace of Allah, He has established the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam with a view to create a sense of responsibility in its members. Hence, some holds important offices of Amir, a General Secretary, Financial Secretary, Tarbiyyat Secretary, Tabligh Secretary, etc. Any failure in this respect may bring about the reverse consequences”, notes and cautions Hazrat Saheb (aba). 

May Allah (swt) enable all office-bearers at all levels to bear the burden on their shoulders- of serving the Jamaat with Taqwah, Aameen, Summa Aameen Ya Rabbi’l Alameen.   

List of Office Bearers

‘Kashaf’: A Spiritual Vision

 

Truth-seekers in every religion await the appearance of a Divinely-inspired soul in the End-Times. Indeed, devout Muslims are reading sacred Prophetic traditions concerning the appearance of a Khalifatullah and Imam Al Mahdi in this era as the second coming of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa), and they are searching for Signs of the advent of a Divinely-infused spiritual soul and his Islamic mission- to save humanity from the clutches of Evil, and to guide believers in the Path of God in these morally-darkened times.

In this context, we present here, for the attention and benefit of all truth seekers, a spiritual vision (Kashaf) experienced by one of our sisters, Fatema Jasmine Saheba, a respected member of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam in Tamil Nadu (India), while performing Salat-ul-Isha on Thursday, 02 September 2021~24 Muharram 1443 AH.

This Kashaf is noteworthy for the profound themes it contains, especially as it clearly points to the grand Divine Message and chosen Messenger for this era, and the special spiritual relationship between Holy Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (sa), and his Khalifa and Imam of this era- Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius. This spiritual vision is an important Divine Sign pointing to the larger obligations of Faith on all believers to fervently invoke Allah (swt) in support of Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) in his profound Divine Mission of battling Shaitan in all its manifestations, by joining the ‘army’ of the Khalifatullah (aba) in establishing Tawheed on earth, Insha Allah, Aameen. 

We present now the text of the Kashaf  shared by Jasmine Saheba:

'Ummah': Reforming Self & Society

 

The Perfect Evolution & Revolution of the Ummah 

Our beloved prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) had one worry which kept him awake during the nights in prayers to Allah (twt). He used to worry a lot for the progress and the quality of his community (Ummah). “O Allah, my Ummah, my Ummah!” [Ya Rabbi, Ummati!], he used to supplicate. This is indeed the call and slogan of love of this beloved prophet of ours (pbuh); his deep love for his Ummah caused him to always call out in his prayers to Allah - “Ummati, Ummati”. 

From the abhorrence of disbelief and ignorance, this noble prophet (pbuh) led them to a perfect state of belief, and for that, they had to undergo several trials which transformed them into staunched [firm] believers. 

When in Islamic terms we talk about the evolution and revolution of the Ummah, it is not like we will lift up armaments to fight against the world and bring them back to the fold of the Unicity of Allah with force, that is, with the fear of swords, or guns or any other killer weapon for that matter. This revolution should not be understood in the worldly way but more in the spiritual way.       

As a Muslim and Khalifatullah of this age, as the Chosen Servant of Allah and the humble follower of Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), it is my duty in this era to bring you out from your state of Nafs-e-Ammara [Animalistic State] to bring you step by step to the Mutmaina Stage [where you are completely pleased with Allah and Allah is completely pleased with you].

Poem: 'Beautiful Tomorrow'

 

In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful

  

Beautiful is the mind which comprehends 

The essence of a beautiful environment

Our heart and soul is deeply attached 

To the essence of Beauty, 

For, we were created Beautiful.

Light became light,

When Beauty was made apparent

In the heart of mankind.

One and all are from the world of creation,

The world which a Creator created 

Out of His own majestic and intrinsic Beauty.

Prayer: Your Path to Allah

 

“O you who believe! When you rise up for prayer, wash your faces, and your hands up to the elbows, and lightly rub your heads and (wash) your feet up to the ankles.” [Surah Al-Maida, HQ, 5: 7] 

As Allah (twt) has commanded us in this Quranic verse, we must first do the prescribed ablutions and that too, in a complete way. Likewise, in a Hadith, our beloved prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) told us: “The prayer of one who does not have his ablution is not accepted.” This Hadith has been reported by Ibn Majah. – How it is important, before making the prayer, that is, to make the ablutions! 

Prayer is vital [very important] in a believer’s life. It is one of the pillars of his faith. Prayer is that meeting with Allah (twt) which connects you – that is, the believer with his Creator. So open your heart and invite Allah (twt) into your life. When Allah (twt) enters the scene, miracles happen. Keep praying, Allah (twt) indeed listens to your prayer. It’s just a matter of right timing. Never lose hope. Just when you think it’s over, Allah (twt) sends a miracle. When you are feeling down, Allah (twt) doesn’t forget your prayers. He [i.e. Allah] will answer when the time is right and never think another thing when you are praying to Allah (twt). Concentrate in your prayer. Make as if [Recall] that Allah is present before you. Don’t let Satan [Ibliss] come in your mind, don’t let him come between you and Allah. Allah is Great [Allahu Akbar]. His love also is great. 

Poem: 'At the Door of My Lord'

 

What can I say about my feelings?

I yearn to become close to my Lord

Every prick and stone in my way

To be removed so that I can fly towards my Lord

 

I wish to be there where the world revolves around my Saviour

I am no longer alone and lonely as long as my Lord is by my side 

In a world much mysterious I yearn for the secret of the famous sound,

I want to have those wings of love which would surely guide me to the Omnipresent God

 

Taking into stride all my chances, I failed on the way

How can You forgive me for my sins, O Bountiful One?

The heart You know in all its deepest compartments,

How can I regain Your Love, O My Sweet Lord?