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Day 23, Ramadan Message (Father of the Early)
In the name of Allah, the Source of all Mercy, the Mercy Giver
Golden Gems?
?Lo! Those who believe and do good works and humble themselves before their Lord: such are rightful owners of the Garden; they will abide therein.? (Qur'an 11 verse 23)
?Shall I tell you of the people of Paradise? They comprise every poor humble person, and if he swears by Allah to do something, Allah will fulfil it; while the people of the fire comprise every violent, cruel arrogant person.? (Bukhari)
?Pure & Precious Pearl?
THE FATHER OF THE EARLY
"The vanguard (of Islam) the first of those who forsook their homes and of those who gave them aid and those who follow them in (all) good deeds well pleased is Allah with them as are they with him?." Qur'an 9 verse 100
Abu Bakr, meaning the father of the early, was so called for he was the first adult Male to accept Islam. He was also the first caliph (ruler of the Muslim community after the Prophet passed away). What were his contributions to Islam? After he accepted Islam, he reached out to convert other, including Uthman who became the third caliph. Then he bought and set free, several slaves who had accepted Islam, including Bilal the most famous Black Muslim in Islamic history.
He was the largest financier of the Islamic State. On one occasion the Prophet was raising funds for a particular jihad, Umar was determined to do more than Abu Bakr this time around. So he divided his properties into two and brought a half to the Prophet. But when Abu Bakr came he brought all his properties. The Prophet, in his amazement, asked, what have you left for your family? His response was, I left them Allah and His Messenger. Umar gave up thereafter.
When the Prophet died, people were mystified and perplexed. Even Umar was not composed. In his frenzy, he said: I shall cut off the head of whoever says the Prophet is dead, he is sleeping and would soon wake up, he is not dead. Abu Bakr quelled the confusion. After seeing the body of the Prophet (pbuh), closed his eyes, kissed his forehead, went out and said: whoever worshipped Muhammad, let him know that Muhammad is dead. Whoever worship Allah, Allah is Ever-Living, the Eternal and then recited Qur'an 39 verse 30. Sanity and reality returned immediately.
Then the confusion arose as to where the Prophet will be buried. Some said Makkah, because that was where he was born. No! Madinah, because that is where he established his State. No! No!! No!!! Jerusalem because Angel Jubril took him there in one night, then he led all other Prophets in prayers and was elevated to the Heavens from there (the journey of Isra' and Miraj). Abu Bakr resolved the issue by quoting just one hadith. He said he heard the Prophet said that Prophets are buried on the spot they die. Then came another: who will succeed the Prophet? Is it the Helpers of Madina (Ansar), who are next since the Prophet was Makkan) or two caliphs (a Makkan and a Madinite). Abu Bakr quoted a hadith, The Caliphate is for Quraysh (not just any Makkan). The people agreed. He volunteered Umar Al-Khattab, but they made him the caliph despite his refusal.
When he became the Caliph, he gave an important speech. "O people, I was chosen to be the leader over you even though I am not the best from among you. If I am good and upright (in my leadership), then be of help to me. And if I go astray in my leadership then correct me. Truthfulness is a trust and lying is treachery. The weak person in my eyes is strong as I shall give him his rights, and the strong person in my eyes is weak because I shall take from him and give to the oppressed. Never do a people abandon jihad, Allah cause to descend upon them ignominy and disgrace. Anytime promiscuity (illegal sexual affairs) is allowed to spread among a people, Allah cause to descend on them calamity and disaster. Obey me as long as I obey Allah. But if I disobey Allah or his messenger then you owe me no obedience."
How wonderful will this world be if leaders are this pious, just and humble? More importantly, these are a few of the contributions of Abu Bakr to Islam, what will yours be? What will you do for Islam? Make that answer your Ramadan Resolution , share it with no one, but live up to it sincerely, your will be rewarded for your intention and efforts.
? Desirable Gems
Did you lose a bit of weight in your body? Did you also gain some weight in your pocket? Do you realise that you really don?t need so much food? With self-discipline, you have learnt to cut off the excess and the waste in your life. Is it not a gem that Ramadan helps you to realise this? Will you let Shaytan make you his sibling? Don?t you know that ?the Wasters are the brothers of the Shaytan?? Let?s keep on gaining weight and losing weight in the right places!
Golden Gems?
?Lo! Those who believe and do good works and humble themselves before their Lord: such are rightful owners of the Garden; they will abide therein.? (Qur'an 11 verse 23)
?Shall I tell you of the people of Paradise? They comprise every poor humble person, and if he swears by Allah to do something, Allah will fulfil it; while the people of the fire comprise every violent, cruel arrogant person.? (Bukhari)
?Pure & Precious Pearl?
THE FATHER OF THE EARLY
"The vanguard (of Islam) the first of those who forsook their homes and of those who gave them aid and those who follow them in (all) good deeds well pleased is Allah with them as are they with him?." Qur'an 9 verse 100
Abu Bakr, meaning the father of the early, was so called for he was the first adult Male to accept Islam. He was also the first caliph (ruler of the Muslim community after the Prophet passed away). What were his contributions to Islam? After he accepted Islam, he reached out to convert other, including Uthman who became the third caliph. Then he bought and set free, several slaves who had accepted Islam, including Bilal the most famous Black Muslim in Islamic history.
He was the largest financier of the Islamic State. On one occasion the Prophet was raising funds for a particular jihad, Umar was determined to do more than Abu Bakr this time around. So he divided his properties into two and brought a half to the Prophet. But when Abu Bakr came he brought all his properties. The Prophet, in his amazement, asked, what have you left for your family? His response was, I left them Allah and His Messenger. Umar gave up thereafter.
When the Prophet died, people were mystified and perplexed. Even Umar was not composed. In his frenzy, he said: I shall cut off the head of whoever says the Prophet is dead, he is sleeping and would soon wake up, he is not dead. Abu Bakr quelled the confusion. After seeing the body of the Prophet (pbuh), closed his eyes, kissed his forehead, went out and said: whoever worshipped Muhammad, let him know that Muhammad is dead. Whoever worship Allah, Allah is Ever-Living, the Eternal and then recited Qur'an 39 verse 30. Sanity and reality returned immediately.
Then the confusion arose as to where the Prophet will be buried. Some said Makkah, because that was where he was born. No! Madinah, because that is where he established his State. No! No!! No!!! Jerusalem because Angel Jubril took him there in one night, then he led all other Prophets in prayers and was elevated to the Heavens from there (the journey of Isra' and Miraj). Abu Bakr resolved the issue by quoting just one hadith. He said he heard the Prophet said that Prophets are buried on the spot they die. Then came another: who will succeed the Prophet? Is it the Helpers of Madina (Ansar), who are next since the Prophet was Makkan) or two caliphs (a Makkan and a Madinite). Abu Bakr quoted a hadith, The Caliphate is for Quraysh (not just any Makkan). The people agreed. He volunteered Umar Al-Khattab, but they made him the caliph despite his refusal.
When he became the Caliph, he gave an important speech. "O people, I was chosen to be the leader over you even though I am not the best from among you. If I am good and upright (in my leadership), then be of help to me. And if I go astray in my leadership then correct me. Truthfulness is a trust and lying is treachery. The weak person in my eyes is strong as I shall give him his rights, and the strong person in my eyes is weak because I shall take from him and give to the oppressed. Never do a people abandon jihad, Allah cause to descend upon them ignominy and disgrace. Anytime promiscuity (illegal sexual affairs) is allowed to spread among a people, Allah cause to descend on them calamity and disaster. Obey me as long as I obey Allah. But if I disobey Allah or his messenger then you owe me no obedience."
How wonderful will this world be if leaders are this pious, just and humble? More importantly, these are a few of the contributions of Abu Bakr to Islam, what will yours be? What will you do for Islam? Make that answer your Ramadan Resolution , share it with no one, but live up to it sincerely, your will be rewarded for your intention and efforts.
? Desirable Gems
Did you lose a bit of weight in your body? Did you also gain some weight in your pocket? Do you realise that you really don?t need so much food? With self-discipline, you have learnt to cut off the excess and the waste in your life. Is it not a gem that Ramadan helps you to realise this? Will you let Shaytan make you his sibling? Don?t you know that ?the Wasters are the brothers of the Shaytan?? Let?s keep on gaining weight and losing weight in the right places!
Comments on this journal
Indeed all praises belong to Allah, The Creator of Opportunity, Who has Made the Last Part of Ramadan a source of securing safety from Hell Fire and guarantee for His Paradise.
Indeed, Ramadan is nearing its end; are you preparing for its departure? What would you miss most about Ramadan? Think about that, maximise that thing before its final departure.
May Allah forgive us all. Amin. May He accept these efforts from us and from you too.
Was-salaam Alaykum.
Shamsideen
Editor, RamadanMessage UK
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