Al-Azim Tafsir'ul Quran: New Volume Published
Hazrat Munir Ahmad Azim, Al-Azim Tafsir’ul Quran, Vol. 4: English Commentary of the Holy Quran, pp. 561, Mauritius: Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International, 11 September 2023, First edition.
Al-Azim Tafsir'ul Quran: New Volume Published
Hazrat Munir Ahmad Azim, Al-Azim Tafsir’ul Quran, Vol. 4: English Commentary of the Holy Quran, pp. 561, Mauritius: Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International, 11 September 2023, First edition.
Celebrating 'Eid' in Our Broken World
'Remember the dues of God and our common humanity' , urges Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) in his 'Eid-ul-Fitr' public message.
But as the world is caught in the whirlpool of calamities, when the impending danger of destruction is looming over the head of mankind, the definition of happiness has changed. The Eid which one seeks is inner peace for oneself and for humanity at large.
When humanity is suffering in all kinds of ways, whether being victims of war, or flood, or even lack of the basic necessities of life, we need to pause and reflect, and then take some serious decisions for the betterment of the beautiful global nation so much loved by the Almighty.
Against the backdrop of the 55th national
independence day of his beloved homeland, in his Friday Sermon of 10 March 2023 ~17 Shabaan
1444 AH, Imam-
Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim
(aba) of Mauritius spoke
about a profound question of collective injustice and gross violation of human
rights: the colonial Great Game over the Chagos Archipelago, and the arbitrary
expulsion as well as the continuing forced prevention of
the Chagossian people from returning to their homeland.
In the secular world, the sudden emergence of unknown facts and subtle realities through the occurrence of remarkable events such as new scientific discoveries and striking changes in existing ways brought about by technological advancement, or radical political upheavals shaking up existing social order, can potentially transform the entire outlook of peoples and nations. In the Divine scheme of things, the Hereafter and Day of Judgement is a hidden reality waiting to unfold in the fullness of time. On that Day, men and women who are judged good will have their rewards, just as people who are judged the promoters of evil and carriers of sin shall meet their requital. Hence, to receive Divine Mercy on the Day of Reckoning, we ought to stay away from all types of evil and we should not even neglect small sins as it might get accumulated. Moreover, we should promote every type of common kindness, and do good deeds of every kind- ‘even if by giving half a date in charity, and even if by saying a single word of good’ as a famous Ahadith exhorts all believers. Expressing solidarity with the victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and also extending condolence to the people affected by the recent tragic accidents involving Hindu pilgrims in the streets of Mauritius; Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) calls attention to the need to learn from our negative experiences; exhorting everyone to return to the true values of religion- refraining from all types of pomp and show, promoting amity and tolerance among all faiths, peace and wise conduct in social and national life.
Read the Friday Sermon Below:
'In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. When the earth is shaken to her (utmost) convulsion, and the earth throws up her burdens; when man says, what is the matter with her? On that day she will relate her news, for your Lord will have commanded her. That day mankind will issue forth in scattered groups to be shown their deeds. Then whoso does an atom’s weight of good will see it; and whoso does an atom’s weight of evil will also see it.' [Surah Az-Zilzaal, 99: 1-9 ]
‘It is He who made the sun a shining radiance and the moon a
light, determining phases for it so that you might know the number of years and
how to calculate time. God did not create all these without a true purpose; He
explains His signs to those who understand.’----The Holy Qur’an, (10: 6)
‘By the passage of
time! man is [deep] in loss, except
for those who believe, do good deeds, urge one another to the truth, and urge
one another to steadfastness.’ (103: 2-4)
For a man without Faith, the flight of time and all happenings are merely accidental and without any consequences in this world, nor in the world to come! On the other hand, for a believer, there is a meaning and purpose attached to all the events in the ebb and flow of time. He/she lives with a wider consciousness about Divine commands and the Day of Judgement when one’s deed shall make or break one’s fortunes, eternally, as it were. Hence, every New Year is a great reminder- of the years passing by, and the times coming ahead by the Will of Allah, and more importantly, about our duties to choose wisely and act prudently as time goes by.
Read the Extracts from the Friday Sermon Below:
Allah (swt) is Al Jabbaar, the real and only supreme authority in the world, and men should not play God on earth! And when ruling men manifest themselves as tyrants over a land, they create havoc in, and precipitate the destruction of such a social order altogether, as often forewarned by Divine servants in history. The Holy Qur’an preserves several examples of lost nations as an enduring lesson for men in every era.
Indeed, power and authority entail responsibility to office and accountability before God. As the ruler for a period, you have the duty to care for the people; to be just and fair in your dealings; show respect to the dignity and rights of fellow beings, and not to abuse the position to promote wrongdoing in the land, for you shall be held accountable before God on how best you discharged your trust. Yet, in these morally darkened times, when fear of God is virtually absent among powerful politicians, our world is in a permanent state of crisis, almost on the brink of an abyss!
In his Friday Sermon of 15 July 2022 ~15 Dhul Hijjah 1443 AH, Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir A. Azim (aba) of Mauritius reflects on the contemporary political, economic and social developments in Mauritius against the wider global backdrop of abuse of power by ruling elites and their tyrannical handling of fellow humans. A man inspired by Roohul Quddus [Holy Spirit] to share Divine messages on His behalf in our times, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) cautions against the dire situation being obtained as a consequence of administrative excesses, and reminds about forthcoming accountability before God. A well-wisher and sincere counsellor of people; Hazrat Saheb (aba) warns about the moment of Divine reckoning that awaits all, encouraging them to shun hubris and excesses so as not to attract Divine anger and punishment for their egregious deeds.
Read the Friday Sermon Below:
The Situation at National Level & In the World
But what is happening in
Mauritius really has exceeded all limits, especially concerning the increase in
the price of medicines, vegetables, meat, chicken, food, fuel, as well as the
increase in the price of transport.
All Mauritians will agree with me that the current crisis is more serious than the pandemic [of Covid-19 and its variants]. The economic and social crisis currently shaking the country is more serious than Covid-19. This crisis is not only about health but about the ability to see if we can live together as a society with dignity.
In Mauritius, there is public concern about the deterioration of the quality of life. Faced with these brutal price increases that can last, people are very worried and when people suffer they tend to shout or make a fuss and mess.
On
the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr 2022, the print
and electronic media in Mauritius carried a special message of Imam-
Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam Hazrat Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim
(aba). In the special article, Hazrat Khalifatullah
(aba) takes note of the crises of Faiths and the dismal state of spirituality
among the people of all religions today. In an age of crass materialism or the
hedonic pursuit of power and pelf at all costs, the approach to religion being
followed by the present-day worshippers is riddled with deep contradictory
tendencies. While rites and rituals of religions are being observed by one and
all, the true spirit of these faith practices are conspicuously missing in larger
societal trends where the tentacles of Evil is apparent for all.
The quest for inner peace and contentment, social harmony and
compassionate engagements across different sections, justice and rights of the
victims- all call for a new engagement and compact with God, renewing the true
spirit of all faiths- points out Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba). Urging all
humankind, especially the Muslims, to rediscover the essence of the Islamic
spiritual life of devotional practices, Hazrat Saheb (aba) assures everyone
that the inner, human quest for a sense of balance in life and peace in society
is attainable. It is by following the blended path of pure worship of God and
true service to fellow beings; a path of personal reform and ridding of
arrogance and other ego-centric passions; of sacrifice and selflessness; an
ethic of sharing and caring for all that we can achieve positive outcomes for
'a blessed tomorrow', notes Hazrat Saheb (aba) in this article published on Le Mauricien, on 02 May 2022.
Read the Special Article Below:
‘When We told the angels, ‘Bow down before Adam,’ they all bowed.’ (2:35)
These
exemplary servants of God are the teachers of mankind; they are the carriers of the Divine Light of
justice, compassion and love for fellow human beings and all other creatures in this world. As the trustee of the Divine mission on earth, such a saintly figure is worthy
of the respect, esteem, affection, assistance, submission and obedience of
their fellow beings. When such a servant of God appears, it is likely
that devoted hearts will bend down before him in veneration, and offer their
respects and offerings to him. At one
level, it is this conceptual principle that the aforesaid Qur’anic verse in Surah Al Baqarah embodies within it.
Alhamdulillah,
Summa Alhamdulillah, we are pleased to bring to the
attention of everyone a sublime sign heralding the special spiritual status of
the Khalifatullah of this era. On Monday, 18 April 2022, in the North of
Mauritius in the afternoon, a Great Divine Sign unveiled on the person of
Allah's Messenger, the Khalifatullah of this era, Hazrat Muhyi-ud-Din Munir A.
Azim (aba).
Describing the incident/ the
event of the great Sign, Hazrat Tayyeba Shaheeda Aliah Nasrine writes:
‘While he was walking on the
main road, suddenly a man came and cried out, addressing Huzur as: ‘JAI JAI GURU DEV, JAI JAI GURU DEV. His
cry attracted other people, who in turn also cried out JAI JAI GURU DEV, and they all fell down in prostration before Huzur.
They cried out: ‘GURU DEV KI... JAI!’
‘And remember the time when Abraham and Ishmael raised the foundations of the House, praying, ‘Our Lord, accept this from us; for You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. Our Lord, make us submissive to You and make of our offspring a people submissive to You. And show us our ways of worship, and turn to us with mercy; for You are Oft-Returning with compassion and Merciful. And, our Lord, raise up among them a Messenger from among themselves, who may recite to them Your Signs and teach them the Book and Wisdom and may purify them; surely, You are the Mighty, the Wise.''(2:128-130)
Likewise, Hazrat Ummul Mu’mineen Sayyida Nasira Azim Saheba offered a discourse on Ahadith relating to the topic/s: “’Cleanliness is Half of Faith’ & Good Manners”. Based on personal, mystical experiences of Divine Signs, Hazrat Tayyiba Shaheedah Nasrine Aliah Saheba also made a Testimonial Speech on the Signs of the Divine Manifestation, Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah.
Reproduced Below is the Opening Speech of the Jalsa by Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba):
Against this spiritual backdrop, in the course of his Friday Sermon of 13 August 2021~03 Muharram 1443 AH, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) shared a very important, Divinely- inspired Message vouchsafed to him by Allah (swt) on Thursday, 12 August 2021 at 6.05 pm.
Read the Divine Message Below:
The Sign of ‘Surah Al Munafiqun’
On 17 July 2021, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) received the message of Surah Al Munafiqun almost in its entirety, in Divine revelations vouchsafed to him, Alhamdulillah, Allah-u-Akbar. The revelations underscore the need for believers to guard against the problem of Hypocrisy. The Munafiqun (Hypocrites) hide behind the facade of religiosity- by adopting pietical pretences- in order to create impediments in the cause of the Divine Way. They remain among the believers to sow the seeds of doubts and disputes concerning the Divine cause, and try to deviate people by making them afraid of mundane losses- of their material riches and resources, of dominance and sovereignty in the land, social esteem and public prestige- by obeying God's messenger through caring for, and sharing with the humble followers. Instead of active engagement to benefit the poor, the Hypocrites would try to break the chain of social linkages in the new community so as to retain their own prestige and esteem. On the other hand, the Divine revelations remind us that all treasures and honours of this world and the world to come ultimately belongs to God, and hence, to the Messenger and the believers, and that unlike what the Hypocrites are calling to, it is through God-consciousness, prayer and selfless good deeds such as charitable giving and service to others that the bliss of Divine pleasure and mercy need to be sought. Indeed, it is for the believers to be mindful of these teachings so as to benefit from them in life's complex social settings, Insha Allah, Aameen.
The Precarious State of the World
Everyone is in awe (fear) with the 2nd and 3rd waves of the pandemic which are wreaking havoc across the whole world. People are confined to the house, and those who do not respect the confinement, there are tickets for non-compliance with the confinement, and laws have been passed. [And here in Mauritius, some people are ignoring the warnings of the police and continue to circulate without following health advice and protocols]. The law states that anyone accused of non-compliance with confinement or non-wearing of a mask will have their conviction for this offense displayed on their character certificate.
Here in Mauritius, there is a scare that governs in the neighbouring regions! The villages will switch slowly into the red zone same as the towns [such as the village of Canot]. The number of cases continues to increase, and the containment which was to be removed on March 31, has been extended until April 30, 2021. The authorities have sealed the perimeters of the most infected places, that is to say, the red zones. No one has the right to enter or leave it except those who are in possession of special “Work Access Permits” [WAPs] for red zones, as well as children who have exams, and the parents who accompany them. And until this ban is lifted, everyone must abide by these limits so that the virus does not spread. Contact tracing continues, and as I told you, the country (Mauritius) has hundreds and hundreds of positive [local] cases.
For me personally, I fear for all mankind that the Astra Zeneca vaccine would cause long term side effects.
Towards a Political Revivification-III
All Mauritians know very well that the proceedings
of the elections of November 07, 2019 are unheard of [have never occurred
before in the country]. Never before has the vote count continued until the wee
hours of the morning (the next day) - going until 3.00-4.00 a.m. Many misdemeanours
took place where original ballot papers were found in sugarcane fields and many
Mauritians found themselves off the electoral list, thus unable to vote.
Instead of the Mauritians, there are foreign workers who have received the
approval of the authorities (the government - since its first term) to vote. In
light of recent evidence [which has made the news], election expenses for some
political parties have exceeded allowable limits.
There are a lot of frustrations expressed
by the Mauritian people. Mauritians revolted against these injustices, not only
in Mauritius but in other countries as well.
I cite a few examples of the tragedies that took place in Mauritius during the COVID-19 containment. There is too much to say, but I will only name a few that have made a strong impression on Mauritians and Mauritius’s reputation at the global level.
"When Books are spread abroad..." ----- (Holy Qur'an, 81:11)
In a major step for the wider dissemination of the Messages of Allah (swt) being inspired and revealed through His chosen messenger of our times, His Holiness Muhyi-ud-Din Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim Saheb (aba) of Mauritius over the last two decades; the Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam-Mauritius has just published a series of books on a global publishing platform, Alhamdulillah. By the Grace of Allah (swt), a number of books authored by Hazrat Saheb (aba) are now available on the Internet, making it possible for people from around the world to readily access and read these spiritual treasures by purchasing them on the Amazon Books Network, Soumma Alhamdulillah.
Foremost among the books published is the Translation and Commentary of the Holy Qur’an, along with the Transliteration of the Arabic Text, Currently, the first Two-Volumes in the Series are available whereas other volumes are forthcoming, Insha Allah. In a Thanksgiving Jamaat programme marking the historic moment and celebrating the praises of Allah (swt) for making it all possible against numerous challenges, Hazrat Khalifatullah (aba) formally unveiled the two volumes at the Bai’t-ul-Zikr Masjid in Mauritius on Sunday, 17 January 2021, Masha Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allah-u-Akbar!
For the benefit and convenience of readers around the world who wish to access and purchase these Books, here are the links- click on the Book cover pages:
1. Commentary of the Holy Qur'an: Volume I
Towards a Political Revivification- II
This is no secret for us members of the
Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam because Allah has already made us understand how man
destroys himself by doing experiments, whether biological or atomic [or even
nuclear etc.] to conquer territories or as a means of revenge on others by
starting wars of this kind. COVID-19 is certainly a divine punishment, for
Allah uses the demonic inventions of man and turns them against him. But at the
same time many innocent lives find themselves touched by the calamity, like a
scene from Doomsday. Therefore, all men will be raised [after death] and will
be accountable to Allah for the actions they have committed. The innocent and
the pious will be saved from eternal punishment while the guilty will be
condemned for eternity or for as long as Allah wants them to suffer punishment.
In my previous sermons we saw how divine vengeance comes to save believers and cleanse the world of the impious [those who goes against/ blaspheme the religion of Allah], and to revive this same world and give men the opportunity to seriously reflect on whatever comes across them. We have seen how Muslims, because of their faith in Islam, in Allah the Unique, in Muhammad (pbuh) and in all the chosen prophets of Allah, as well as in the book of Allah - the Holy Quran, have been trampled on, whether, in Palestine, Iraq, France, the United States, Burma and even China. The atrocities committed against the pure religion of Allah - Islam and the persecutions of innocent believers [such as the Palestinians, as well as the Royingyas, and Uyghur Muslims, and Islam as a whole] are the last straw that broke the camel’s back. Allah is neither deaf nor dumb. He listens and sees everything and He is not indifferent to what is going on in the world He created with His own hands. He certainly hears the cry of the innocent and that of His Khalifatullah.