The Road to Allah

Islam and Imaan

The central pillar of Islam is the worship of Allah, the One, never associating anything or anyone with Him. Any form of worship dedicated to anyone other than Allah is unjust and futile, because He alone holds all powers to grant our wishes and accept our requests and prayers (duahs). This fundamental truth is encapsulated in the core declaration of faith, the Shahada: Laa Ilaaha Illallah (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah).

To guide humanity towards His pleasure and satisfaction, and thereby towards the path of righteousness, Allah has sent prophets to every people. These Messengers and Prophets of Allah preached, just as their predecessors did, the oneness of Allah. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the best among men, the most pious and exemplary of his time. As Muslims, it is our duty to love him and follow his path (Sunnah, his practices), for he was sent by Allah as a mercy to the universe. Allah chose him to receive the final revelation of the law (the Quran), which is intended to guide humanity towards righteousness and eternal happiness.

Duahs for Palestine

 

The holy month of Ramadan is a time of special signififcance for devout Muslims around the world. During this august spiritual occasion, they observe pious acts of Faith in remembrance of Divine commands, and engage in worshipful prayers seeking Divine mercy and grace for personal and social benefits, and for peace and justice in the world, for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah and global humanity. This year, on 28 March 2025~27 Ramadan 1446 AH, on the blessed occassion of the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, the living servant of Islam and holy founder of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International, Hazrat Imam Al Mahdi Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius, delivered a spiritually- illuminating Friday Sermon on the highway to God, explaining the profound meaning of Islam and Imaan. 

Being Muslim entails a commitment to justice and fairness; a rejection of oppression and persecution; resistance to disorder and domineering through lawful means and methods; and invocation of soulful prayers for change of fortunes in favour of the oppressed peoples. Reproduced below are extracts from the aforesaid Friday Sermon containing fervent supplications to the Almighty Allah by this humble servant and elect of God Almighty seeking erasure of a genocidal order in Israel and the emancipation of the oppressed in Palestine:

'When you look at what is happening outside, especially in Palestine, small children – little ones – are sacrificing and keeping fasts with just a sip of water. They have nothing to break their fast with, nothing to eat for Sehri/ Suhur; what kind of hardship they are going through. Some have lost their parents; some have lost their wives, some have lost their husbands, some have lost their children – all because of the oppression that these tyrants are committing. So, this month of Ramadan is a month for us to perform Jihad against these people. Our Jihad is not to throw bombs, not to take swords in our hands, not to kill. Our Jihad is to turn towards the One Who holds all power, that is, Allah; and it is Allah Who can bring an end to them for the kind of oppression they have committed. 

The Life of the Holy Prophet

 

The life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is an ocean of wisdom, mercy, and divine guidance. Today, we will not speak in depth about the great battles he fought or the miracles he performed, but rather we will focus on the moments of tenderness, reflection, silent sorrow, and discreet greatness that reveal the depth of his character.

In the Qur’an, Allah says regarding His beloved Prophet (pbuh):  “And indeed, you are of a great moral character.” (Al-Qalam 68: 5). This character, this level of excellent morality, is manifested in the small anecdotes of his life – anecdotes that may seem insignificant but are in truth deeply meaningful and powerful.

 

For example, when he was still a child, Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) was entrusted to a wet nurse from among the Bedouins named Halima Saadia. This choice was not made in vain or without significance – No! In ancient times, the Arabs believed that children raised in the desert would develop a pure Arabic tongue and a strong character. Halima Saadia was a grateful woman. When she was given the responsibility of caring for Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), although he was fatherless, this did not prevent her from taking care of this extraordinary baby. From the moment Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) entered her life, Allah’s blessings entered her home and her life as a whole. She and her husband, Al-Harith, witnessed miracles: their animals began producing more milk, and their lands became more fertile. This shows that even before Allah officially raised Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) as His Prophet, his very arrival into this world was a Barakah (blessing).

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In this temporary world, every soul must go through certain trials. Pains, losses, illnesses, uncertainties, and injustices are not things out of the ordinary, but rather elements that form part of life on earth. Allah has informed us that this worldly life is a field of trials, destined to reveal the sincerity of our faith and the depth of our submission. A true believer will not be content merely seeking the comfort of Paradise, but will make every effort to draw closer to Allah Himself, Who is the Master of Paradise. In the Qur’an, Allah says:

“We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. But give good tidings to the patient.” (Al-Baqara 2: 156)

 

To be a Muslim means to submit oneself entirely to the will of Allah. It is not merely a religious affiliation, but a posture that one must adopt in daily life, in all intentions and actions – this submission must permeate one’s entire life. One must become like the soul that recognises it belongs to Allah, its Creator, and that everything – whether happiness or hardship – comes from Him.

 

“Say: Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds.” (Al-Anam 6: 163)

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All people, at one moment or another, go through trials and difficulties in different forms – whether when their health deteriorates or old age comes – and they face many physical and morale problems. No one can say they’ve never known a health issue, a loss, a fear, or a disappointment. These trials walk hand in hand with the condition of human beings. And they do not affect only the poor, but also the rich. Everyone goes through trials – sometimes very hard, sometimes less so – but a trial nonetheless. Whether a person is young or old, all go through difficulties that they must overcome. These trials are manifestations of divine wisdom, tests that Allah sends to try our faith, our patience, our ability to endure these trials, and they are also tests that examine our trust in Allah.

 

Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “And We tested them with good and evil so that they might return (to Us in repentance).” (Al-Araf 7: 169)

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Every Muslim must keep in mind that Allah’s promise to preserve the Qur’an until the Day of Judgement is a true promise. Reflect well that Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) came as the Qur’an in flesh and blood – that is to say, he was a perfect representation of the Noble Qur’an.

Therefore, the Muslim world and all seekers of truth must realise that the truth of Islam cannot be erased! No matter how many conspirators try to destroy Islam, seeking at all costs to divide Muslims, place obstacles between our unity, and create wars so that we fight amongst ourselves – there always comes a point when Allah overturns their plans and removes the blindness from the eyes of Muslims, guiding them back to the straight path.

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Like I was telling you last Friday, the greatest challenge the Ummah has been facing for centuries is unity around a single Leader – not just any leader or Caliph, but a leader based on the precepts of our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh). Many people have come and proclaimed that they are the ones who have come to bring reform to the Ummah. It is true that many Mujaddids (reformers) have come, but after guidance, people have become divided again and that too, sub-divided, to the point that no one truly knows where the truth lies.

 

Each of the sects, the Jamaats (communities) of Islam, is seeking the Khilafat for itself, to lead the Ummah, but this Khilafat – let me tell you – is chosen by Allah! When man deviates from the path of Allah and abandons the spiritual heritage of Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), of Islam – an Islam that all the prophets have preached since the creation of man – then Allah sees the need to raise His own Khalifa (Caliph/ Representative) to bring about that unity. This Khalifa of Allah does all he can, through the divine revelation he receives, to revive the Qur’an and Islam in the hearts of people across the world; not just Muslims, but also people of other faiths who have long lost the right path.

 

So, if we look closely, who truly deserves the Khilafat? When we analyse the sects of Islam that have deviated from the right path, we see how many have already lost true guidance; therefore, each Muslim must reflect on whether he is truly following the “Siratwal Mustaqeem” (the straight path), and where it is truly leading him: towards Allah and His pleasure, or towards divine anger and punishment?

 

A Khilafat that is based on the footsteps and works of Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) – when the time comes, it will appear, and continue to appear, after people have lost the compass of Islam – that is, when they lose the direction that leads to true Islam.