In conclusion, I can confidently say that all what has been
presented in this booklet is an introductory discourse to the
human rights in Islam. I hope and pray that this discussion
will open avenues for those who are keen to know more about
the truth of Islam. Unfortunately, it has been severely
misconstrued and misinterpreted by modernist Muslims as well
as by the enemies of Islam.
I call upon
the readers of this booklet also to explore more about Islam
as a way of life and thought through reliable and sound
sources. Readers are urged to study these sources without any
preconceived bias.
I feel
obliged to offer any assistance to the individuals who are
keen to learn and know more about Islam as a way of life.
I would also
like to emphasize to the Muslims calling others to Islam to be
sincere in their intention. Their efforts should not be
motivated by any personal gains. But they should seek the
pleasure of the Almighty Allah in this life and in the
Hereafter to enjoy the permanent abode in the Jannah,
Paradise. One of the Companions of Allah's Messenger (peace
and blessings of Allah be upon him) once said when he was
asked about the reason for his participation in the fight for
the cause of Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), 'We came in order to
liberate people from worshipping other people and to get them
out of the injustices caused by other religions, letting in to
the justice of Islam'. As for the divine reward in the
Hereafter, we Muslims believe that there are two permanent
abodes in the Hereafter, without a third. These are either the
Jannah, Paradise, the bliss and eternal happiness, or else the
Hellfire or eternal torture. Jannah, Paradise is the graceful
reward from Allah to those who obeyed His Commands. The
Almighty Allah states in the Glorious Qur'ân Sura al-Imran
(The Family of Imran) 3:85 the meaning of which is translated
as:“
If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to
Allah), never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter
he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual
good)”.
This is also
based on the verse of Qur'ân Sura al-Kahf (The cave)
18:107-108 the meaning of which is translated as:“
As to those who believe and work righteous deeds, they have,
for their entertainment, the Gardens of Paradise, Wherein they
shall dwell (for aye): no changes will they wish for
themselves”.
Furthermore,
the Almighty Allah promised Hellfire to those who disobey His
commands and set partners to Him. The Almighty Allah states in
the Glorious Qur'ân Sura al-Nisa (The Women) 4:48 the meaning
of which is translated as:“
Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him;
but He forgives anything else, to whom He pleases; to set up
partners with Allah is to devise a sin most heinous indeed”.
The Almighty
Allah states in the Glorious Qur'ân Sura al-Bay-yenah (The
Clear Evidence) 98:6 the meaning of which is translated as:“
Those who reject (Truth), among the People of the Book and
among the Polytheists, will be in Hell-fire, to dwell therein
(for aye). They are the worst of creatures”.
Since the
advent of Islam, the enemies of Islam have waged wars against
Islam, and the wars would continue in our time. Such
anti-Islamic elements have exploited worst possible means in
this war. Yet, their arrangements are ineffective. They may
deceive the insane. But men with sanity and maturity will
remain unaffected. Besides, people with sound minds continue
to successfully differentiate between truth and falsehood. In
fact, eminent religious people from other Faiths continue,
increasingly, to join Islam as a way of life. This in itself
conspicuous evidence to prove the magnificence of Islam as a
religion and way of life and it proves that it is surely, a
Divine Faith and religion sent down by Allah (subhanahu wa
ta'ala). The Almighty Allah assured to preserve His religion
of Islam to mankind. The Almighty Allah states in the Glorious
Qur'ân Sura al-Hejr 15:9 the meaning of which is translated
as:“
We have, without doubt, sent down the Message [Qur'ân and
Islam]; and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)”.
Let us end
our booklet with a beautiful quote from Allah's Messenger
(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Hadith:“
The most beloved people to Allah are the most useful [or
beneficial to others]. The most beloved actions to Allah
(subhanahu wa ta'ala) is a pleasure you bring to [a broken
hearted, suffering] Muslim, or to relieve such a sufferer from
his suffering, or to pay his debt, or to dismiss his hunger
[by offering him a decent meal to eat]. It is even better for
me to walk with a Muslim brother to accomplish his need than
to enter seclusion in a Masjid for an entire month. Whosoever
controls his anger [in this world] Allah I will cover his
vices. Whosoever controls [suppresses] his anger, which he is
capable of harming others with it, Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala)
will fill his heart with satisfaction [or happiness] on the
Day of Judgement. Whosoever walks to support the evidence of a
Muslim brother [definitely] Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) will
fasten his footsteps on the Day when footsteps are [very]
flinching. Surely, evil character and behavior will spoil [or
ruin] the [good deeds and pious actions] as vinegar spoils
honey”[117].
[117] Tabaranee and ibn Abu-Dunya reported this Hadith.
