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Day 26, Ramadan Message (Muslim Character)
In the name of Allah, the Source of all Mercy, the Mercy Giver
Golden Gems?
Allah's Messenger said, ?When Allah created Paradise, He said to Gabriel: Go and look at it. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, no one who hears of it will fail to enter it. He then surrounded it with disagreeable things, and said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, I am afraid that no one will enter it. When Allah created Hell, He said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, no one who hears of it will enter it. He then surrounded it with desirable things and said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went, looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might and power, I am afraid that no one will remain who does not enter it.? (Bukhari)
?Pure & Precious Pearl?
THE MUSLIM CHARACTER!
The character of a Muslim are laid out clearly in the Qur'an and in the personality of the Prophet. We are genetically fashioned to have distinct characteristics. However, the Muslim groom his character; he does not allow it to flourish waywardly, untrimmed and unguarded. Below are a few highlights, which characterises the nature and orientation of the believer.
- A Muslim is a person, man or woman, who submits him to Allah, believing in His Oneness and in His Messengers. He has no doubt therein.
- He is obedient to Allah and to Prophet Muhammad. He does not pick and chose when to obey. His is a wholehearted submission (Q2 verse 208).
- He is conscientious with his Salaah, generous in giving of Sadaqah & Zakaah, fasts regularly and most especially in the month of Ramadan; and he behold the hajj no grudge.
- He is truthful in speech and in deed (Qur'an 33 verse 70-71). He is patient and humble in his disposition. (Qur'an 2 verse 45)
- He guards strictly his chastity and remembers Allah abundantly and regularly with his tongue and his hearts. Hence his inward acclimatisation translates to an outward healthy disposition.
- He does not argue with revelation, nor does he alter (or seek to undermine) that which Allah and His Prophet have decided (Qur'an 33 verse 36).
- He is conscious of his nature and the nature of all the things around him. He seeks not to change the fair nature of what Allah has created (Qur'an 30 verse 30). Otherwise he would be competing with Allah in His attributes of being the Maker, Creator, Fashioners and Moulder.
- He has a good family and sex orientation. He seeks not to destroy the family by engaging in or promoting fornication and adultery, nor does he seek to evil relationship, which led to the destruction of people before us. Hence, he does not partake in sex outside marriage, or sex with same sex or with animals.
- He is patient with people, not aggressive; he is understanding and tolerating. He does not judge people by their appearance, nor is he prejudiced. He believes in the humane and just treatment of everyone, Muslims and non-Muslims, knowing that Allah is the ultimate judge.
- He hopes and prays for Paradise and does not attribute Paradise to himself or assure others of their Hell-Fire destination.
In conclusion, good intentions (ikhlas niyyah) , true faith, devotion to worship, and a good exposure to the nature of the Rasul define a beautiful character. This will translate into kindness, understanding, politeness, a belief in Allah? Justice, fair dealing in action, a love for all things created by Allah, a capacity for mercy & forgiveness, and a desire to be clean. Your character is yours and it is a result of your values and perceptions. But just like your body, your character is an amanah (trust upon you by Allah), you are accountable to Allah about what you did to it.
? Desirable Gems
CURBED DESIRES: We know our weaknesses. We actually think we can?t give them up. Particularly the desires. But we made it. We went through Ramadan safely without falling for our desires. Is it not a gem that Ramadan helps us to curb our desires? We did well for a month, we can continue to be strong even after Ramadan. It has taught suppression of desires, please don?t be suppressed by them!
Golden Gems?
Allah's Messenger said, ?When Allah created Paradise, He said to Gabriel: Go and look at it. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, no one who hears of it will fail to enter it. He then surrounded it with disagreeable things, and said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, I am afraid that no one will enter it. When Allah created Hell, He said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went and looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might, no one who hears of it will enter it. He then surrounded it with desirable things and said: Go and look at it, Gabriel. He went, looked at it, then came and said: O my Lord! By Thy might and power, I am afraid that no one will remain who does not enter it.? (Bukhari)
?Pure & Precious Pearl?
THE MUSLIM CHARACTER!
The character of a Muslim are laid out clearly in the Qur'an and in the personality of the Prophet. We are genetically fashioned to have distinct characteristics. However, the Muslim groom his character; he does not allow it to flourish waywardly, untrimmed and unguarded. Below are a few highlights, which characterises the nature and orientation of the believer.
- A Muslim is a person, man or woman, who submits him to Allah, believing in His Oneness and in His Messengers. He has no doubt therein.
- He is obedient to Allah and to Prophet Muhammad. He does not pick and chose when to obey. His is a wholehearted submission (Q2 verse 208).
- He is conscientious with his Salaah, generous in giving of Sadaqah & Zakaah, fasts regularly and most especially in the month of Ramadan; and he behold the hajj no grudge.
- He is truthful in speech and in deed (Qur'an 33 verse 70-71). He is patient and humble in his disposition. (Qur'an 2 verse 45)
- He guards strictly his chastity and remembers Allah abundantly and regularly with his tongue and his hearts. Hence his inward acclimatisation translates to an outward healthy disposition.
- He does not argue with revelation, nor does he alter (or seek to undermine) that which Allah and His Prophet have decided (Qur'an 33 verse 36).
- He is conscious of his nature and the nature of all the things around him. He seeks not to change the fair nature of what Allah has created (Qur'an 30 verse 30). Otherwise he would be competing with Allah in His attributes of being the Maker, Creator, Fashioners and Moulder.
- He has a good family and sex orientation. He seeks not to destroy the family by engaging in or promoting fornication and adultery, nor does he seek to evil relationship, which led to the destruction of people before us. Hence, he does not partake in sex outside marriage, or sex with same sex or with animals.
- He is patient with people, not aggressive; he is understanding and tolerating. He does not judge people by their appearance, nor is he prejudiced. He believes in the humane and just treatment of everyone, Muslims and non-Muslims, knowing that Allah is the ultimate judge.
- He hopes and prays for Paradise and does not attribute Paradise to himself or assure others of their Hell-Fire destination.
In conclusion, good intentions (ikhlas niyyah) , true faith, devotion to worship, and a good exposure to the nature of the Rasul define a beautiful character. This will translate into kindness, understanding, politeness, a belief in Allah? Justice, fair dealing in action, a love for all things created by Allah, a capacity for mercy & forgiveness, and a desire to be clean. Your character is yours and it is a result of your values and perceptions. But just like your body, your character is an amanah (trust upon you by Allah), you are accountable to Allah about what you did to it.
? Desirable Gems
CURBED DESIRES: We know our weaknesses. We actually think we can?t give them up. Particularly the desires. But we made it. We went through Ramadan safely without falling for our desires. Is it not a gem that Ramadan helps us to curb our desires? We did well for a month, we can continue to be strong even after Ramadan. It has taught suppression of desires, please don?t be suppressed by them!