بسم الله الرّحمن الرّحيم
The contemporary world is passing through a period of utmost
confusion and unrest. The human values of morality have disappeared.
Materialism and Sensualism are rampant. The differences of race, colour
and nationality are reigning over the face of the so-called advanced
civilisation. With the advancement of science and Technology, the morals
of humanity are deteriorating day by day in the most degrading manner.
What is the solution?
The solution depends upon our basic concept of life in this universe, that
is to say, we should first know the real purpose of our existence on this
earth and the ways to achieve it successfully. As our existence on this
earth is transitory, and there is an eternal life in the Hereafter, real
success would mean success in the Hereafter, which depends upon our
actions in this world. But as it is not possible for man with his limited
knowledge and understanding, liable to error as he is, to find out for
himself, the right course of action ensuring success in both worlds, he
needs the guidance of his Creator who has created man with a definite
purpose. The Qur'an says :
اَفَحَسِبْتُم اَنَّمَا خَلَقْناكُمْ عَبَثًا وَ أَنَّكُمْ إِلَيْنََا لَا تُرْخَعُونَ
Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose),
and that you would not be brought back to Us?
Surah 23 Al-Mu'minun : 115 Allah Subahanahua wa Ta'ala, in His infinite mercy, has provided mankind
with perfect guidance through His Prophets and the Holy Books revealed
to them. Of all the messages of Allah the Holy Qur'an was the last
message and Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم the last prophet that
is why this final message (Islam) is most comprehensive, complete and
practicable everywhere for all times. So is the life style of Prophet
Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم the most perfect and all-embracing.
اَليَوْمَ أَكْملْتُ لَكُم دِينَكُم وَأَتْمَمتُ عَلَيْكُم نِعْمَتِى وَرَضِيتُ لَكُم الإِِسْلَامَ دِيناً
This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour
upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.
Surah 5 Al- Ma'idah : 3 Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم set a perfect ideal in his life-example by
following which, his companions became the torch-bearers of Truth
throughout the world not only spreading the divine message of Islam,
but also practically forming a distinct society and culture based on Islamic
principles of Truth and Righteousness in every walk of human life.
History bears ample testimony to this miraculous revolution towards
peace and happiness of humanity for whom Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم
was sent.
On the other hand, history is replete with the sufferings and destruction
of humanity due to man-made laws enforced by selfish and corrupt
rulers to safe-guard their vested interests and this sad state of affairs
still exists in most countries and threatens the very human survival.
Therefore, the best remedy for the present ills of humanity lies in
following the Holy Qur'an as explained by and practically illustrated
in the teachings and life of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم who through
his ideal precept and practice showed how the secular and the sacred
are blended together into a harmonious, healthy and wholesome
personality. This Islamic concept is also quite natural, because life is
like an organic whole. Since Islam is a complete code of life, it provides
guidance for all aspects of human life, individual as well as collective.
It is not simply a collection of rituals but a comprehensive and complete
guide for material as well as spiritual sides of man, which are, of course,
interrelated. This Islamic concept is spread over throughout the Holy
Qur'an and has been best illustrated in the life of our Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Therefore, the last message of Allah and the life-example of the last
Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم can save us from the present miserable demoralization
and destruction and help us in achieving the real aim of life.
Uswai Rasool-E-Akram ( صلى الله عليه وسلم)
by Dr. Muhammad Abdul Hai
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