'Shaytan' in Our Times

The present age is one of unprecedented technological and material power coupled with spiritual regression: atheism has hardened into a creed of its own, and people mistake the instruments of progress for their god. As the tentacles of Shaytan grip the world in terrifying ways, Dooms Day scenarios and the extinction of the human race appear unavoidable and inevitable to a growing number of thoughtful people everywhere. In his Friday Sermon of 06 November 2026~25 Jamadi’ul Awwal 1448 AH, Imam- Jamaat ul-Sahih al-Islam International Hazrat Muhyi-ud-Din Al-Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius, reflects on the signs of Qiyāmah, Shaytan and the Dajjal. Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) notes that the Holy Prophet (sa) gave signs so that people might reflect and repent. The ḥadīth literature contains many signs that are pertinent to the situation of our times: the withdrawal of spiritual knowledge through the death of scholars and the spread of ignorance; adultery, open drinking, ribā; earthquakes and bloodshed; the inversion of truth and falsehood; rule by the incompetent, and the rivalry of former shepherds in building tall structures. The contraction of time, and the restlessness of hearts amid technological comfort in our times also point to the same direction.

Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) identifies the Dajjal, the one-eyed Antichrist, as the gravest trial for humanity and its spiritual orientation. Even more foundationally, Hazrat Saheb (aba) exposes Shaytan, 'the source of all evil', making a distinction between Shaytan and Iblis. In general, people tend to think that the two usually denote the same figure. According to Hazrat Saheb (aba), Shaytan is the evil spirit that took possession of Iblis, a jinn created from smoke and granted respite until Qiyāmah, and prompted his arrogance and jealousy toward Adam. Iblis is thus Shaytan's instrument and 'first disciple', and he can act only with Allah's permission.

 

Allah has given humanity the freedom and responsibility to sever its ties with evil, and indeed, being truly human is to embrace the innate light of goodness within us to defeat the spirit of evil. The struggle between forces of good and evil endures from the dawn of history and predates even the advent of the first Khalifatullah, Hazrat Adam (as), to this day- the era of the living Khalifatullah wherein the believers’ struggle against evil is to be sustained by Iman, Taqwah and Yaqin (Insha Allah, Aameen), notes Hazrat Saheb (aba).

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'Prepare for Your Destiny'

In his Friday Sermon of 30 October 2026~18 Jamadi’ul Awwal 1448 AH, Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Muhyi-ud-Din Al-Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius invites profound attention of all people to the most consequential of all universal truths: our  accountability beyond this earthly existence- the transience of dunyā and the primacy of the ākhirah. Both the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic traditions frame earthly life as a passing station and locates the true beginning of one's destiny at the barzakh, the grave, and ultimately on the Day of Resurrection, the soul facing Lord Almighty with its record of deeds in this world, to be rewarded with the eternal gardens of Paradise, or consigned to the fires of Hell. Allah (swt) regards hearts and intentions rather than outward forms, so deeds done for display amount to hidden shirk and are forfeited, while even the humble Zikr bears eternal fruit when sincere. Live with Taqwah, prepare each moment for the inescapable return to God, and hope for His acceptance and a destination of peace, exhorts Hazrat Saheb (aba).

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 The Tomb & Resurrection

Life on earth is a brief passage – a temporary stop, much like a person in transit toward another destination (i.e. the Aakhirah, or the Hereafter) – an illusion that often serves as a distraction. Unfortunately, many Muslims place too much value on worldly pleasures, forgetting that true life is, in reality, eternal life. The Holy Quran warns us in Surah Al-Ankabut (29: 64): “Wa ma haadhihil hayaatud-dunyaa illa lahwuun wa la‘ib; wa innad-daara-l aakhirata lahiyal hayawaan, law kaanuu ya‘lamuun.” (Worldly life is merely an amusement and distraction; the life of the Hereafter is the true life; if only people knew). Therefore, whoever prioritizes this worldly life is choosing a fleeting pleasure over the prospect of eternal punishment.

 

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “This worldly life is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever.” (Muslim). This Hadith reminds the believer that this world is limited and filled with constraints; thus, while fulfilling one’s duties on earth, a believer must also prepare for the eternal freedom that awaits them in Jannah (Paradise).

A Blessed Visit to India

 

Seven days of faith, fellowship and farewell

 

Some visits are too precious to be measured in days. From 22 to 28 September 2026, Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Muhyi-ud-Din Al-Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius, graced southern India with his presence, bringing joy and renewed spiritual energy to members of the Jamaat from Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The visit allowed him to meet his old and new disciples, strengthening bonds of brotherhood, and also to attend a wedding in the community.

Evil and Divine Anger

 

In his Friday Sermon of 02 October 2026~ 20 Rabi'ul Aakhir 1448 AH, Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius calls attention to a vital subject of spiritual doctrine and social life: whether we realize it or not, our national deeds will determine our collective fates, not only in the world to come, but in this very world if and when God wills so. A just Lord is never unjust to humans, nor are humans immune to accountability under the Divine Law of retribution for crimes of evil. Regardless of illusions of exalted power and national privilege breeding arrogance and domineering, when gross abuse of status and space adversely impact society at large, Divine wrath pursues a people given to collective evil. The destruction of nations in the past offers a cautionary tale: a clear sign for everyone alive to choose wisely, act moderately, live justly- forbid evildoing, promote goodness, be mindful of God and His commands, exhorts Hazrat Saheb (aba).  

 

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 Signs of the Wrath of Allah

When one observes creation, one finds that the earth, the heavens, and even humanity as a whole sometimes manifest signs that cannot be explained solely by modern science – signs whose roots lie in divine revelation. In the Quran, Allah has clearly warned: “Say: He has the power to send upon you a punishment from above or from beneath, or to cause you to experience violence at the hands of one another.” (Al-Anam 6: 66)

 

This verse highlights three ways in which the wrath of Allah may descend: from the heavens, from the earth, and through aggression between people. When phenomena such as disease, drought, famine, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions – or even the transformation of human beings into animals – occur, they serve as a powerful reminder that the wrath of Allah is not far off.

Poem: 'The Eternal Embrace'

 

Thirst for the Never-ending Divine Presence

I wish I had time to explore this finite world,

When the beauty of Allah's creation strikes me,

I feel the awe in breathtaking gasps,

The name of the Almighty on my lips;

 

I feel like a traveller ready to return to my Rab,

The world though beautiful but nevertheless a

Temporal pass,

Unto a reality more real than my own soul,

Ummah: One Body, One Faith

 

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, Who has united our hearts through the light of faith and made us brothers and sisters in Islam. He reminds us in the Noble Qur’an: ‘Indeed, this your religion is one religion, and I am your Lord, so worship Me.’ (Surah Al-Anbiyah, 21:92)

My respected brothers and sisters, today we reflect upon a vital, timeless reality of our faith: regardless of our background, our cultural heritage, or the specific community or Jamaat we associate with, at our core, we are all Muslims. We worship the One God, we follow the final Messenger Muhammad (sa), we face the same Qiblah, and we are bound by the eternal rope of Allah.

Qur'an on Fall of Nations

 

The Holy Qur’an contains, within its Chapters, several verses that allude to the fall of nations in history as a cautionary tale for its thoughtful readers in every era, to reflect upon and profit by. Consider Chapter 40: Surah Al Ghafir, for it contains, inter alia, the following ideas concerning the fates of peoples when material attainments come in the way of appreciating spiritual wisdom- leading to the decline and downfall of those very nations that once touched earthly glory.

If and when you travel through the land, in your own country, or in the nations beyond, you will encounter remnants of earlier peoples in those places. When you study archaeology and historical records, you encounter the stunning reality unfolding in front of you: many of those communities before us met their decline after achieving the heights of earthly grandeur.