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RELIGION
Religion refers to the beliefs and a series of
practical and moral instructions that the prophets have related on behalf
of Allah to guide and lead human beings.
Believing in these tenets and performing these
instructions result in man''s prosperity and happiness in this world and in
the world Hereafter.
So if we abide by religion and follow the orders of Allah
and the Prophet (SA), we will become prosperous not only in this short
life, but also in the everlasting and endless world Hereafter.
We are aware that a happy and prosperous person is one
who has a true objective in his life and who does not live in misdeed and
aberration. He possesses a good and praiseworthy demeanour and performs
good deeds and has a confident, strong, and peaceful heart in this
turbulent world.
The religion of Allah directs us towards this happiness
and prosperity. Without religion, there would be no prosperity and bliss.
Religious tenets are like secret police in the heart of man and always
accompany him. They keep man away from moral wickedness and force him to
be virtuous.
Belief is the strongest and most solid refuge in which
man never confronts fear and anguish in the ups and downs of life. The
worshippers of Allah never lose their courage in any circumstances and
never feel disdain and inferior, for they see themselves connected to the
infinite might of the Creator of the world and under all circumstances,
they remember Allah and seek refuge with Allah; they possess a confident,
strong, and peaceful heart.
Religion. commands us to have a praiseworthy behaviour
and to perform good and decent deeds as far as we can.
Therefore, religion is divided into three parts:
(1) Beliefs;
(2) Ethics; and
(3) Commandments.
This brief
account should be elaborated to be acceptable to the honourable
readers.
1. BELIEFS
If we use our commonsense and conscience, we realize
that this world of existence with its wonderful order could not be created
by itself and this astonishing order of the world of creation could not be
achieved without an organizer. Undoubtedly, there is a Creator Who has
created this vast and magnificent world with His infinite capability and
knowledge and who has established the world of creation with exact order
by the invariable and unchangeable rules that He has set up throughout the
world of existence. Nothing has been created uselessly and extravagantly.
No creature falls outside the purview of the laws of Allah that govern the
world.
Can it be believed. that such a compassionate Allah with
all the grace and blessings that He has toward His creatures would leave
man, the masterpiece creation, on his own? And that He would leave human
beings to man''s wisdom which is mostly victim of carnal desires and is, as
a result, faced with aberration and misery? The reply to this question is
self-evident.
Consequently, Allah must send instructions to human
beings by prophets - who are free from any kind of sin and error - to lead
men to happiness and prosperity by following them.
We realize that in this world, the signs and valuable
benefits of adherence to religious principles do not become completely
evident. Neither the righteous are rewarded, nor the criminals and
oppressors are punished for their deeds. From this, we understand that
another world must exist where people''s deeds are closely investigated, so
that if one has done a charitable act, he would be rewarded or if he has
committed an indecent deed, he would be castigated. Religion encourages
people with these tenets and other rightful beliefs, which will later be
thoroughly discussed in this book, and warns them of paganism and
ignorance.
2. ETHICS
Religion decrees that we adopt praiseworthy qualities
in life, have a good nature, and accomplish ourselves with good and
commendable attributes. We must be conscientious, benevolent,
philanthropic, kind, faithful, good-natured, pleasing to meet, and just.
We must defend our own rights. We must !lot transgress our own limits and
rights and should not encroach upon the property, reputation, and lives of
people. In search of knowledge and civility, we must not spare any effort
for self-sacrifice and self-denial whatsoever. Finally, we must have
equality and moderation in all affairs of life.
3.
COMMANDMENTS
Religion decrees that we perform acts that are
beneficial to ourselves and to our society during our life and refrain
from acts that cause corruption and immorality. It also teaches us to
engage in reciting salat (prayers), observing sawm
(fasting), and performing similar other duties which are signs of
servitude and obedience towards Allah.
These are the laws and instructions the religion offers
and invites us to perform. As it is evident, some of them are doctrinal,
others ethical, and some others practical. As mentioned before, acceptance
and performance of these principles is the only means of happiness and
prosperity, for we are aware that man should be nothing but realistic and
should live with good ethics and praiseworthy deeds.
