A Comment on The Article ‘Why Don't a Majority of Muslims Use Their Brains and Prudence?" By Mr. Sumit Paul

By Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam 12 December 2023 Ye Maamla Muhabbat Ka Hai Sahib, Jo Banda Khuda Ki Muhabbat Aur Uski Rahnumaai Me Posheeda Raaz Aur Kaamyaabi Ko Samajh Lega, Jaisaake Quran Ke Mutaabiq Samajhte Hain Aql Waale, To Uske Liye Ek Hukm Aur Ek Rahnumaai Kya, Wo Apne Jism Ki Har Saans Aur Apne Qalb Ki Har Dharkan Ko Khuda Ki Itaa’at Aur Bandagi Me Lagaayega. Wo To Har Kaam Ko Anjaam Dete Waqt, Apne Rab Ki Riza, Likes And Dislikes Ko Hamesha Apne Pesh-E-Nazar Rakhega, Use To Wahin Sukun Milega, Kyonki Uska Imaan Hai Sukun To Sirf Allah Paak Ke Zikr Me Hi Hai. Sir! This is a matter of divine love. For the man who will understand the secret and success hidden in God's love and guidance—as understood by the wise according to the Qur'an—it is not just a matter of following one command and one guidance; he will also dedicate his entire being to God's service and obedience. If a person wants to dedicate his life to serving God, he will have to respect both human and divine rights to the best of his ability. He should be away from so-called political ‘promises’ and fabricated ‘reasons’ in terms of human rights. But with all sincerity, he needs to present his service. He will never undertake a duty without considering the commands, likes, and dislikes of his Lord. This is all he can do to find peace and solace since he believes that remembering Allah Almighty is the only path to solace for the faithful hearts. [Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi] ------ I thought about this after I read the first few words of the article, "Why Don't a Majority of Muslims Use Their Brains and Prudence?" by Mr. Sumit Paul. I will just discuss one of the points he raised in the beginning sections of his article, despite the fact that I have a lot to say. Mr. Paul says, “First of all, the very article, ‘ ‘Are Jokes, Laughter and General Humour Allowed in Islam?' is strange, rather ridiculous.” Islam is a natural religion and addresses all conducts of life. It offers guidance in all spheres of life. The Muslims, who are believers, can follow its guidance pertaining to all conducts of life. The holy Quran says it is a book of guidance for the Muttaqeen [the Muslims who practice Taqwa are known as Muttaqeen]. Taqwa has several ranks. [Read this article on Taqwa: Is the Quran a Book of Guidance Only for the Pious (Muttaqeen)?] Having faith in Islam is the fundamental degree of Taqwa. Having faith in Islam means to believe in the Oneness of the Almighty Allah, to believe in all the Prophets and Messengers of Allah as true, to believe in all the Angels of Allah, all the Sacred Scriptures, including the Torah, Injeel, and the Quran, and to believe in the Hereafter, the Day of Resurrection, the Life after Death, and so on. These are the basic beliefs and necessities of the faith. Without these beliefs, one cannot qualify as a Muslim in accordance with the Quran. All the previous Prophets and Messengers of Allah Almighty, one after another, introduced these fundamental beliefs as shared beliefs, and when the people in their respective nations embraced these beliefs, they were referred to as believers. Conversely, people who alter the terms or meanings of the Sacred Books of God or who reject or deny the Speech of God are referred to as disbelievers, regardless of the names and languages of the Quran, Injeel, Torah, and so on. The Quran, the Torah, the Injeel, and other books of God addressed the disbelievers in various ways because they were revealed in different languages. The hearts of those who have a deep belief in Islam are content with this belief system, and they also want to seek guidance on other matters about the conduct of life. Following that, Islam guides them on how to walk, eat, sleep, work, wake up early, make ablution, perform Salah, pray, perform funerals, perform Hajj, give Zakat and Sadaqah, ask for forgiveness, do good deeds, abstain from forbidden acts, and develop into good human beings as well as obedient slaves of God Almighty. In its inclusivity and comprehensive nature, this religion is definitely unique. Only when we ask Allah for guidance on how to carry out these life-affirming behaviours will we be able to connect our hearts to the remembrance of the Almighty Allah. When a Muslim remembers the Almighty Allah, he or she experiences true contentment and peace in their hearts. This is stated very clearly in the holy Quran: “Only in the Remembrance of Allah Is the Solace of Hearts." (Quran13:28) I think that there is a big mystery of Remembrance [Zikr] when I consider why Islam has provided guidance related to all aspects of life. As we go about our daily lives, if we love our Almighty God, we will undoubtedly remember Him, His commands, and His likes and dislikes. This will make us seem like sensible and, at least to some extent comparatively, an ‘honest’ lover of God, and this remembering act is where our hearts truly find peace and comfort. There is a chance for the common Muslim to turn into a sincere, spiritual slave of God and a devoted follower of Islam. Just forget about imagining the so-called followers, or nominal Muslims. However, when a heart devoid of divine love, Islamic faith, and submission to the Almighty God encounters any guidance for life conduct, it may become offended and respond by labelling guidance as "strange" or "ridiculous." Throughout the lifetimes of the Last Prophet, Hazrat ‘Isaa, Hazrat Musaa, and Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon them all), the disbelievers had a common tendency to ridicule and make fun of the guidance of the Almighty God. The Quran mentions in several places how they ridiculed the guidance whenever they were given it. However, in the face of such behaviour, Muslim believers were told to remain composed and patient. “Why Don't a Majority of Muslims Use Their Brains and Prudence?” asks Mr. Paul, despite the fact that the Almighty Allah has frequently stated in the Holy Quran that people who rightfully apply their brains and prudence find the right guidance, light, and realities of life. ----- A regular columnist with NewAgeIslam.com, Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi Dehlvi is a student of Islamic sciences; theology, jurisprudence, tafsir, hadith, and Islamic mysticism (tasawwuf), with a Sufi-Sunni background and an English-Arabic-Urdu translator. He has also done a B.A. (Hons.) in Arabic, an M.A. in Arabic, and an M.A. in English from JMI, New Delhi. 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