Concepts Clarified in the Quran -III

The concept that the future belongs to the Muslims:Allaah will
certainly make this religion prevail and grant the Muslims victory
over the disbelievers, even if after a while. Allaah Says )which
means(:"They want to extinguish the light of Allaah with their mouths,
but Allaah willperfect his light, although the disbelievers dislike
it. It is He whosent His Messenger with guidanceand the religion of
truth to manifest it over all religion, although those who associate
others with Allaah dislike it."]Quran 61: 8-9[
Muslims nowadays are in dire need of understanding this concept. We
must firmly believe that despite our current weakness, Islam will
prevail and be victorious. This concept gives hope to the hearts of
the believers, especially when one reads the saying of the Prophet:"A
group from )among( my nation will continueto be upon the truth
supported by Allaah; they will continue to fight Jihaad until the
advent of the Hour."We ask Allaah to make us from them.
The concept of Unity:This is a concept that The Quran emphasises upon;
it commands the Muslims not to disunite and become scattered groups;
Allaah Says )whatmeans(:"And hold firmly to therope of Allaah all
together and donot become divided…"]Quran 3: 103[
Where do the Muslims of our era stand in terms of this divine command?
They have disunited and become scattered groups, to the point that the
common Muslims cannot recognise where the truth is anymore. How can
the Muslims unite? What will unite them? The only thing thatwill unite
them is their collectively holding on to the Bond of Allaah, His Book
)i.e. the Quran(, His commands, and His religion. Any attempt to unite
on any basis other than the religion of Allaah will be fruitless and
people will not attain the sought victory, because Allaah only aids
those who unite on the basis of His religion.
The concept of superiority:Allaah Says )which means(:"You are the best
nation produced ]as an example[ for mankind. You enjoin what is right
and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allaah…"]Quran 3: 110[ How did
our nation become the finest and most superior? It wasthrough it
enjoining good and forbidding evil.If we fail to do this then we can
no longer count ourselves as a part of thissuperior nation as this
superiority is not grantedsimply for being a member of this nation.
Rather, we must fulfil the conditions of being superior.
This superiority is mentioned in different verses to reflect another
concept; Allaah Says )what means(:"So do not weaken and do not grieve,
and you will be superior if you are ]true[ believers."]Quran 3: 139[
Meaning that we aresuperior when we adhere to our religion and its
teachings; we are superior with the faith that Allaah blessed us with;
we are superior due to our adhering to the Sunnah of our Prophet; we
are superior by persevering in our adherence to the Quran and the
Sunnah.
The concept of not being attached to individuals:One must not be
attached to individuals, regardless who they are. Instead one must
attach himself to the religion only, because those attached to
individuals usually give up their convictions with the death of the
ones to whom they are attached, while those attached to the religion
remain steadfast even with the deaths of those who introduced the
religion to them and whom they love dearly; Allaah Says )what
means(:"Muhammad is not but a messenger. ]Other[ messengers have
passed on before him. So if he was to die or be killed, would you turn
back on your heels ]to unbelief[?..."]Quran 3: 144[ If this is
regarding the Prophetthen it is certainly more applicablewith respect
to anyone else.
The concept of having to face harm from the disbelievers:We must
realise that the disbelievers will afflict us with numerous and varied
types of harm; Allaah Says )what means(:"You will certainly be tested
in your possessions and in yourselves. And you will surely hear from
those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who
associate others with Allaah much abuse. But if you are patient and
fear Allaah – indeed, that is of the matters ]worthy[ of
determination."]Quran 3: 186[ Therefore, the harm that they afflict us
with is physical, financial and psychological, but what is the cure
and way out? Allaah gives us the cure at the conclusion of the verse,
namely, perseverance and piety. If we do not have these then we will
not be able to stand their afflictions, nor will we be able to
confront them.
The concept of referring to the Quran and the Sunnah for
judgement:This must be applied to all our affairs and disputes; Allaah
Says ) what means(:"But no, by your Lord, they will not ]truly[
believe until they make you, ]O Muhammad[, judge concerning that over
which they dispute among themselves and then find within themselves no
discomfort from what you have judged and submit in ]full, willing[
submission."]Quran 4: 65[
Disputes and disagreements amongst the Muslims have increased, and
thus the need for applying this concept is needed more than ever. Even
in matters of jurisprudence,the common people havebecome very confused
due to hearing different opinions regarding the same issue.
What is the solution to this confusion and disputation? It is in the
saying of Allaah )which means(:"…And if you disagree over anything,
refer it to Allaah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allaah
and the Last Day…"]Quran 4: 59[
Finally, the solution for all our problems is found in the Quran and
all we need to do is to adhere to it, correctly understand the
concepts in it, and apply them and inculcate them in practical life.