Become the Helpers of Allah!
“O
you who believe! Become helpers of Allah: As said Jesus, son of
Mary, to the Disciples, ‘Who will be my helpers in the cause of
Allah?’ The disciples answered, ‘We are Allah’s helpers!’
then a portion of the Children of Israel believed, and a portion
disbelieved: But We gave power to those who believed, against their
enemies, and they became the ones that prevailed.”
(As-Saff, 61: 15)
In
the history of nations, on occasion they are obliged to take certain
basic decisions. This had equal application to worldly as well as
divine communities. When confronted with such situation, using a
well-known phrase, they have to decide: “to
be or not to be?” This is the
question. Today the question is whether you will advance or you will
perish.
In
the religious world, since the origin of faith is divine, this option
is not applicable. It is already decreed that the divine communities
will advance. There is never a question of retreat. For the
achievement of the goal set for them, they are always prepared to
sacrifice all. Such an occasion has now arisen in the history of the
Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam. The verse that I have just recited is most
appropriate for our times also.
Even
if Jesus (as), the Messiah and the Prophet of Allah is dead, but his
image has come yet again in this era through the will of Allah to
give you all a new lease of life. Had the Christians and Muslims
understood the real scope of this truth, they would have stopped
waiting for the physical descent of Jesus, son of Mary, Prophet of
Allah to the Israelites.
Now,
a new era has dawned. This era is that of Islam and perpetually so,
till the end of times. Even though the origin of all religions or
faiths is divine, but through the course of all these centuries,
people have lost their original essence, i.e. the unity of God. Thus,
with time, association with God became widespread in religions which
were basically monotheists and true. Their teachings were falsified
to quench the thirst for power of the modern divines [i.e. the high
priests, pundits, etc.]
But
now, with the rise of a Man of God who has come in the mantle of the
Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to revive the true teachings of all
previous faiths, the time is crucial, and help is needed to break all
false doctrines which have crept in the pure faith.
The
Holy Quran instructs those who believe to enlist themselves as:
Helpers in the cause of Allah, in the same manner as Jesus (as), the
son of Mary who asked his disciples: ‘Who
amongst you will help me for the sake of Allah?’
So Allah enabled a party of the Children of Israel to believe while
another party disbelieved.
Furthermore,
Allah says: “We
gave power to those who believed, against their enemies, and they
became the ones that prevailed.”
The
mention of this incident in the Holy Quran seems exceedingly
surprising when we consider the insignificant resources available to
those from whom Jesus (as) sought help. They were only a few
penniless, hermit-like individuals. They lived in a great western
dominated empire, borders of which extended from the west right up to
the far east. In the towns and the regions in which they resided,
they had little influence. They were so oppressed and helpless when
Jesus (as) was crucified, they could do nothing. Does it not seem
strange that Jesus (as) sought help from a people who apparently was
unable to assist? Yet the attention of Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) was
drawn to this incident and he was instructed to address his followers
in similar terms.
We
need to remind ourselves that the disciples of Jesus (as) were
persecuted not because they were poor and powerless but because of
their faith in Jesus (as), one who proclaimed himself Messiah and who
questioned the deviating practices of the Jews of that time. They
being persecuted on religious grounds, suggest that the help which
the Messiah Jesus (as) and the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) sought
are remote from worldly affairs. In other words, the help that Allah
sought from them was not material.
Thus,
apparently, not being a worldly matter, the need of the hour was not
for the services of hardy, bold warriors nor the wealthy nor powerful
prominent statesmen of the world. Indeed not one from among such
elite groups had presented himself to render such sacrifices. Only
from among those who had been deprived of their rights of
citizenships;
only
those who were ridiculed, abused and mercilessly beaten and dragged
in public streets;
only
those who despite their helplessness and disabilities, rose to the
occasion and were invited by Jesus (as) to be enlisted as helpers of
Allah. Had this not been a hidden message of great significance, this
incident would not had been conveyed by Allah while addressing the
Holy Prophet (pbuh), instructing him to seek help in similar terms.
Does this aspect not seem surprising?
Let
us look at it from another view. Does Allah ever need help? Help in
fact originates with individuals who, oppressed or in dire difficulty
seek help from Allah and other human beings like themselves. Allah is
Self-Sufficient and does not require any help. As we are his weak
creatures, it is us the needy, not Him.
Today
also, the time is critical. Man has lost his bearings in faith and
even he may be called Muslims on the lips, but his deeds do not
reflect Islam. And because of this drifting away from the teachings
of Allah, non-Muslims, especially the great worldly powers seek to
crush the Muslims, seeing them as a menace. Secretly, they fear that
if ALL MUSLIMS
were to be re-united, they will conquer the world and act as a great
barrier to their vain desires, and Islam will spread throughout the
world, taking charge not only as a faith but also as the Way of Life,
as a ruling government.
Today
also, despite not belonging to the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam, but our
other Muslim brethren are sufferings greatly in the world. Recently
in India also, the callous Pharaoh Narendra Modi with his project to
make India, an All-Hindu Nation is crushing the Muslim refugees in
India, denying them of Indian citizenship just because they are
Muslims! As for non-Muslim refugees, they do not suffer the same fate
as the Muslims.
So,
you see how this Quranic verse applies today as it applied in the
times of Jesus (as) and the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh); in fact in
all eras of prophets and elects of Allah. So,
as long as we are not prepared to help
with all
our heart and soul in the
cause of Allah,
His succour will not descend.
We need to be united. Allah wants us to be united. If the Muslims do
not realise this now, then when will they realise?
Allah
is not influenced by the numbers, strength or exalted position of the
followers of any group. Those numbers and apparent power are
completely irrelevant, for the power of Allah overpowers all. But
Allah by way of trial seeks
to know to what extent the people are prepared to help Allah, i.e. to
fight for His cause, to fight for truth.
As
for the dictators and power-thirst people, Allah can finish them in
an instant. In less than a second, He can command doom for them. This
question then comes again: “to be or
not to be?” In a flash, they can be
gone like they never existed! But there is an appointed time for
everything.
As
for the true and devout Muslims, despite their lack of worldly
riches, but Allah has to the power to make them the masters of this
world, both spiritually and materially. But the help which Allah seeks from the
believers is of spiritual significance. If a poor person has 7
(seven) rupees and he gives all of it in the cause of Allah in a
spirit of sacrifice and piety, do you think Allah will not help him?
Will Allah not be pleased with him? Does Allah on His own need his
little money? No! But what Allah means is that with each money that they make the effort to contribute in His cause, for
His Deen,
Allah shall reward them more than that.
So
today as a humble servant of His and with complete submission to Him
I convey the same message to you. Never in the history of Islam has
crisis of this magnitude appeared. I,
therefore, ask
all Muslims through this world: Who
will be my helpers in the cause of Allah?
O,
beloved servants of Allah of this age, in the name of Allah, I summon
you for help. Present all that you have to Allah, and I swear by the
Almighty that He will direct the employment of the entire resources
of His creations to your service. No power on earth can alter this
divine decree. This event is destined and there can be no consequence
save success since this is what has been decreed.
Allah
shows mercy to those oppressed and helpless servants who volunteer
all that they have to help His cause; and in response Allah helps.
How clearly this phenomenon has been explained. Do we not, to test
the reaction of our children make demands on them? Similarly, demands
are made on human beings in the name of Allah.
Allah
has clarified that He comes to the help of such people and grants
them victory over their opponents despite the great resources of their opponents. In the history of Islam, and Jamaat Ul Sahih Al
Islam, such a critical stage has been reached.
The
question to resolve is, in what manner should all the possessions and
resources of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam be presented and, if need
be, sacrificed in the cause of Allah, and how to use this aid? This
is not an easy decision to take as it involves some most important
and basic questions. Day and night, I am engaged in seeking divine
guidance and I am engaged in giving very deep thought to these
complicated problems.
At
this preliminary stage I seek your help in the shape of heartfelt,
earnest and repeated prayers so that God Almighty may guide me and
show me an avenue to bring about the victory of Islam by awakening
the conscience of the Muslims and mankind. Nothing can be done if
people do not understand the seriousness of the matter. It is
exceedingly important that your sentiments, motives, conduct and acts
must be in complete conformity with His wishes. It is destined that
with His help you will be victorious over all forces. This decree is
unalterable. The movement and the pace of this globe and heavenly
bodies may change and the entire creation may be pulverised, but
Allah’s decree cannot change. Allah’s
decree is not subject to alteration. This is what we value and most
believe in. We shall live and believe in it and we shall die
believing in it.
I
would not hesitate, nor am I afraid, to offer any sacrifices on my
part and on behalf of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam,
as Allah has raised us for this delicate but very important work.
Through His mercy, he has bestowed upon us courage, resolution and
steadfastness. When the occasion demands I will not shirk from any
sacrifice however great it is. But Allah has bestowed upon me a
measure of wisdom. Essentially in any struggle, careful exercise of
this faculty is the first step. We need to ensure that not an ounce, not an iota of the resources of the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam, and
that of Islam as a whole will be wasted.
We
need to remind ourselves that such sacrifices like in the times of
Jesus (as) and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) are to be revived in this era,
and it is our duty to revive it for this is the Will of Allah. Had
Allah not guided me to this verse and explaining it to you, would you
know what is expected of you? In eras of divine manifestations, it is
Allah Who directs His elect through the Holy Spirit (Ruh’il
Quddus) and bring about a change in the
world through him. Now, it is up to the people to listen and abide by
the advices of the Messenger/ Reformer from Allah so that they may
taste the true fruit of Islam, and that fruit is pure divine love;
such a love which Allah has reserved for those who sacrifice their
all for His cause, so that His Deen
may be established firmly on earth. This is the work we have to
achieve and we cannot achieve it on our own. In this blessed work
also we need Allah’s help, just like a weak child whose father
engineers his movement so that he may accomplish something and
afterwards, despite the father having done all the work, yet as a
sign of love, give a gentle pat on the back of his child and
congratulates him for the deed he (has) done.
Therefore,
without Allah, without His help, we cannot do anything. We need the
help of Allah to act as His help in His cause. Allah calls out to us
for help, despite not needing any help, just to try us. Such tests as
a revitalisation of our faith, especially in this era in the times of
a Messenger of Allah, albeit, a non law-bearing one.
No
man in the power of man can ever extinguish Islam. The Jamaat Ul
Sahih Al Islam has been established by Allah to uphold the values of
Islam, to guard the sanctity of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah
and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and the Messiah of
Allah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as). After this humble self, each
time Islam will be in danger, Allah will continue to send His elects
in their appointed time to uphold the honour and dignity of Islam.
Islam is the final religion or way of life just as it was the first
and foremost way of life since the dawn of time.
So,
I advise all Muslims, and my disciples in particular, do not fear to
sacrifice your wealth and being in the way of Allah. Such times are
blessed times. Wherever there is injustice, fill it with justice.
Make your mark on this earth through your bond with Allah and our
noble prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and this humble self. We must not also
forget the sacrifices which Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) had made
in his era;
he
and all those who were with him. Allah showed many signs for the
glory and victory of Islam also through him. He also was a Messiah,
the Promised Messiah of his time, the first Islamic Messiah, and I,
the second. We both are the images of Jesus (as). As for Hazrat
Muhammad (pbuh), he came after Jesus (as) to perfect the Deen
of Allah by establishing the last and final code, i.e. the Holy
Quran. [I have used the words ‘last’ and ‘final’ to
put emphasis on the fact that the Holy Quran is absolutely the last
code of law which Allah has revealed, and despite the fact that He
(Allah) shall continue to speak and give His instructions to His
servants and reformers of Islam, His Islamic Messengers, but no one
among them can ever bring another law. It is only the Holy Quran
which is the last law, just like the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
alone is the last law-bearing prophet]. But
the Holy Quran being the final code does not mean that Allah has now
stopped talking or that the Holy Spirit has ceased its mission to
give divine revelations. No! I am a living example of this today, and
like in the past, Allah is talking and needs your help to consolidate
Islam through your sacrifices.
So,
Who will be my
helpers in the cause of Allah?
We are very weak, but let us pray:
O
Allah, couple our weaknesses with Your Might, enhance our love for
You so that this love may find a way to You, illuminating our way to
bliss in this life and the Hereafter.
We are powerless, helpless and You are All-Powerful, Almighty. Help
us,
O Allah to fulfill
our promises to You and to help Islam through the advent of Your
Khalifatullah of this era by providing the help he needs for the
victory of Islam. By helping him, O Allah, we are helping You, we are
accomplishing our duty to You. Bless us with success in this
endeavour and rid us of all enemies who seek to humiliate and finish
Islam and the Muslims.
Ameen,
Summa Ameen, Ya Rabbul Aalameen.
---Friday Sermon of 27 December 2019 ~30 Rabi’ul Aakhir 1441 AH delivered by Hadhrat Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (atba) of Mauritius.