Message of the Ameer

Islam is a complete code of life and is not confined only to Salaat or Zakaat. Our Deen transcends mere worship and embraces every aspect of our life, be it marriage, education, inheritance, business, etc. A true Muslim is one who, motivated by the sole object of gaining Allah’s pleasure, submits in totality to the Shariah (The way Allah Taa’la wants us to live). To this end Allah says:

“O you who believe! Enter into Islam completely; And do not follow the dictates of Shaitaan for he is an avowed enemy unto you.” (Surah 2:Verse 208)

Those unfortunate ones who only follow Allah’s injunctions on matters which conform to their whims and desires and shirk from those laws which do not appeal to them are severely reprimanded wherein Allah says:

“Is it only part of the Book (Quraan) that you believe in, And do you reject the rest? Those who behave likewise will have nothing but disgrace in this life; and on the day of judgement they shall be consigned to the most grievous penalty, for Allah is not unmindful of what you do.” (Surah 2: Verse 85)

Do we as Muslims want to have our marriages, wills, trusts, estates, etc. Governed by laws ordained by Allah Ta’ala, the Supreme and Wise, or do we want to subject ourselves to the ever-changing feeble human mind?

Note the severe tone adopted in the Aayat – Let the Quraan and Hadith decide in your affairs if you believe in Allah i.e. if we choose something else then our Imaan is in question. In another place Allah Ta’ala takes Qasm (oath) on himself and says:

“ By the Qasm (oath) of your Rabb! They have got no Imaan until they make you (i.e. the Nabi’s teachings) judge in all disputes and find in their hearts no resentment against your decision, but accept with the fullest submission.” (Surah 4: Verse 65)

Accepting or adhering to, or opting for these laws is a distant matter. In this Aayat, Allah Ta’ala takes Qasm that we do not have Imaan if we even resent the ruling of the Shariah.

Whenever the decision of Nabie (SAW) serves to resolve a dispute, both parties should accept the decision whole heartedly. It often occurs that people in today’s time are reluctant to accept the Islamic verdict in their disputes. These people should question their Imaan since Allah declares an oath.

It is indeed unfortunate that many so-called Muslims are averse to the laws of Shariah. They should evaluate their Imaan, since the verse not only stipulates (as a requisite of Imaan) that disputes be brought before Nabie (S.A.W) but adds that these also be accepted whole heartedly.



The stark and basic facts of the matter my respected Ulema is that, as reciters of the Kalimah and the torchbearers of Imaan, we have to uphold the Deen of Allah. The Quraan has decided for us concerning what choice we have wherein Allah Ta’ala says:

“It is not befitting for a believer, man or woman when a matter has been decided by Allah and his messenger to have any option about their decision if anyone disobeys Allah and his Nabie (S.A.W) he is clearly on a wrong path.” (Surah 33: Verse 36)

We find that the injunctions governing the social aspects of our lives can generally be classified into two categories:
1) The collective affairs e.g. governing the state, implementation of Hudood (legal penalties) etc.
2) The personal and individual affairs e.g. marriage, divorce, guardship, inheritance, etc.
When one ponders over the Quraan one finds that as for laws concerning the collective affairs of the Muslims, these are very briefly mentioned and a few basic guidelines are given, since here, a hard and fast rule cannot be applied due to the changing conditions with the passing of time. However, concerning personal affairs, the Quraan is replete with detailed injunctions, since these address the very fibre of our day to day interaction with others.

Nikah – what the intention should be, how one should live with one’s wife, to whom one can get married, etc. has been dealt with at length in Surah Nisaa (Surah 4)
Talaaq – regulations governing Talaaq are dealt with in Surah Baqarah and one whole Surah of the Quraan is called Surah Talaaq.
Inheritance – rules have been outlined at length in Surah Nisaa.

After explaining the laws of inheritance Allah Ta’ala clearly reprimands those Muslims who are neglectful of the Rules of Inheritance.

“Those are the limits set by Allah, those who obey Allah and his Messenger will be admitted to gardens with rivers flowing beneath to abide therein forever and that will be the supreme achievement.”
“Those who disobey Allah and his Rasul and transgress His limits will be admitted into Hell wherein they will abide, and they shall have a humiliating punishment.”
(Surah 4: Verse 13,14)

In fact the Quraan sounds out a chilling warning in Surah Maaidah where immediately after much decision on such laws, Allah Ta’ala says:

“If any do fail to judge contrary to what Allah has revealed they are (no better than) unbelievers.”
” If any do fail to judge contrary to what Allah has revealed they are no better than the wrong doers.”
“If any fail to judge contrary to what Allah has revealed they are no better than those who rebel.” (Surah 5: Verses 47,48,50)

Thus my dear Ulema for the sake of our Imaan and for the sake of our children and the generations to come, as well as the thousands of people coming into the fold of Islam, let us not forsake our duty to Islam.

If we don’t do this, I shudder to think of what answer we are going to give Allah Ta’ala if he asks us: “ You were given the choice to give preference to my laws yet you turned your backs on it.” What Imaan will we have left?

Muslims are obliged to accept Allah’s law and practice them. The behaviour of present-day Muslims contravenes the principle when they act contrary to the teachings of the Quraan and the Ahadeeth.

Almighty Allah promises abundant rewards for those who obey Allah and his Rasul (S.A.W):
“All who obey Allah and his Rasul are in the company of those on whom is the grace of Allah, of the Prophets, the truthful, the Martyrs and the righteous. What a beautiful companionship.” (Surah 4: Verse 69)

Nabi (S.A.W) is our role model to emulate in all aspects of our life as Allah says:“We have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern of conduct for anyone whose hope is Allah and the last day and who engages much in the remembrance of Allah.”
(Surah 33: Verse 21)

Allah sounds a stern warning to those who annoy Nabi (S.A.W):“ Those who annoy Allah and his Nabie (S.A.W), Allah has cursed them in this world and the hereafter and has prepared for them a humiliating punishment. (Surah 33; Verse 57)

The glad tidings of success is mentioned by Allah in following the command of Allah and his Rasul (S.A.W): “O you who believe fear Allah, and always say a word directed to the right that he may make your conduct whole and sound and forgive you your sins, he that obeys Allah and his Rasul has already attained the highest achievement.” (Surah 33: Verse 70,71)

Obedience to Allah and Nabi (S.A.W) is highlighted in the verse which states:“O you who believe obey Allah, and obey his Rasul and those charged with authority among you, if you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and his Rasul, if you believe in Allah and the last day that is the best, and most suitable for final determination.”
(Surah 4: Verse 59)

If we want the love of Allah then we have to adhere to the Sunnah of Nabi (S.A.W) as the Quraan says: “Say O Prophet, if you love Allah follow me, then only Allah will love you and forgive you your sins, Allah is forgiving, most merciful.” (Surah 3: Verse 31)