In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate

 

"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"

 

Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah

                       As-Salaam Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakaatuh

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1)  Legislation (Tashree') is the (sole) Right of Allah: 

The meaning of Tashree' (legislation) is (the guidelines/rules) that Allah has revealed for slaves, like the way (Manhaj) they should follow in beliefs and actions, Tahleel (making things Halaal) and Tahreem (making things Haraam). Thus, it is not allowed for anyone to proclaim anything Halaal unless Allah declares it Halaal, or proclaim anything Haraam unless Allah declares it Haraam. Allah says, 'And say not concerning that which your tongues put forth falsely, 'This is lawful and this is forbidden,' so as to invent lies against Allah.' [Soorah an-Nahl (16): 116]

'Say (O Muhammad to these polytheists), 'Tell me, what provision Allah has sent down to you! And you have made of it lawful and unlawful.' Say (O Muhammad), 'Has Allah permitted you (to do so), or do you invent a lie against Allah?' [Soorah Yunus (10): 59]

Thus, Allah has forbidden Tahleel and Tahreem without a proof from the Book and the Sunnah. He has informed us that it is a lie against Allah just like He informed us that he, who makes something obligatory or forbidden without a proof has made himself a partner with Allah in something that is special of Him Alone, and it is Tashree' (legislation). Allah says, 'Or have they partners with Allah (false gods), who have instituted for them a religion which Allah has not allowed.' [Soorah ash-Shuraa (42): 21]

He, who obeys such a Musharri' (one, who makes Tashree') other than Allah and he knows it and is pleased with it, then he has associated a partner with Allah. Allah says, 'and if you obey them, then you would indeed be Mushrikoon.' [Soorah al-An'aam (6): 121] (*1) Meaning, he who obeys those who make Halaal what Allah has made Haraam from the dead animals, is a Mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah), just like Allah informed us that he who obeys the rabbis and monks in their Tahleel of what Allah has made Haraam, and Tahreem of what Allah has made Halaal, has associated partners with Allah. Allah says, 'They (Jews and Christians) took their rabbis and their monks to be their lords besides Allah (by obeying them in things which they made lawful or unlawful according to their own desires without being ordered by Allah), and (they also took as their Lord) Messiah, son of Maryam, while they (Jews and Christians) were commanded [in the Taurat and the Injeel to worship none but One Ilah (God - Allah) La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). Praise and glory be to Him, (far above is He) from having the partners they associate (with Him).' [Soorah at-Tawbah (9):31]

When Adee Ibn Hatim (radhi allahu anhu) heard this verse, he said, 'O Messenger of Allah. We didn't worship them.' The Messenger of Allah (sallalalhu alaihi wa-sallam) said, 'Did they not make Haraam what Allah made Halaal and you all made it Haraam, and they made Halaal what Allah made Haraam and you all made it Halaal?' He replied, 'Certainly.' The Prophet of Allah (sallallâhu alaihi wa-sallam) said, 'That is your worship to them.' [At-Tirmidhee (3/247)]

Shaikh Abdur-Rahman Ibn Hasan said, 'In this Hadeeth, is a proof that obedience to monks and rabbis while disobeying Allah in worshiping them other than Allah, and it is Major Shirk which Allah does not forgive, as Allah says at the end of the verse, 'while they (Jews and Christians) were commanded to worship none but One Deity. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). Praise and glory be to Him, (far above is He) from having the partners they associate (with Him).' [Soorah at-Tawbah (9): 31] 

Similar is the Saying of Allah, 'Eat not (O believers) of that (meat) on which Allah's Name has not been pronounced (at the time of the slaughtering of the animal), for sure it is Fisq (a sin and disobedience of Allah). And certainly, the Shayateen (devils) do inspire their friends (from mankind) to dispute with you, and if you obey them [by making al-Maytatah (a dead animal) legal by eating it], then you would indeed be Mushrikoon (polytheists) [because they (devils and their friends) made lawful to you to eat that which Allah has made unlawful to eat and you obeyed them by considering it lawful to eat, and by doing so you worshipped them, and to worship others besides Allah is polytheism].' [Soorah al-An'aam (6): 121]

Many people fall into this with those whom they make Taqleed of due to their lack of concern for a proof (from the Book and the Sunnah) when the person they make Taqleed of differs (with the Quraan and the Sunnah ). It is from this form of Shirk.' [end quote]

So, adherence to the Legislation of Allah and abandoning the Legislation of other than Him is from the prerequisites of La ilaha illAllah. And Allah is the Source of Help.

 Footnotes:

(*1) The complete verse, 'Eat not (O believers) of that (meat) on which Allah's Name has not been pronounced (at the time of the slaughtering of the animal), for sure it is Fisq (a sin and disobedience of Allah). And certainly, the Shayatin do inspire their friends (from mankind) to dispute with you, and if you obey them [by making al-Maytatah (a dead animal) legal by eating it], then you would indeed be Mushrikun (polytheists) [because they (devils and their friends) made lawful to you to eat that which Allah has made unlawful to eat and you obeyed them by considering it lawful to eat, and by doing so you worshipped them, and to worship others besides Allah is polytheism].' [Soorah al-An'aam (6): 121]

2) The Secret to True Beauty….

Strange how much effort is put into improving our looks. Through cosmetic products..Skin fairness creams for those with dark skin and tanning creams for those with fair skin. Blue eyes for those with brown and hazel eyes for those with green eyes. Hair straightening for those with curly hair and perms for those with straight hair…and the list goes on.

We are never satisfied with the way we have been moulded by Allah Ta'ala. The effort and search for the ultimate external transformation continues…yet the effort of improving what we have ability to change, our inner beauty i.e. our character and how we conduct ourselves with fellow humans seldom feature in our lives.

The Beloved Messenger of Allah (pbuh) is reported to have said: Among the heaviest deeds in weight on the day Qiyaamat will be good character. (Hadith: Tirmidhi)

Tragically so called "super models” that appear on the covers of glossy magazines have caused great harm to our society by making us focus too much on our exterior self and totally ignore our interior self.

Companions of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) all of them, whether it was dark skin Bilaal or red skin Suhaib Rumi. Whether it was rich Uthmaan or poor Ammaar, whether it was stern and tall Umar or soft Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with all of them) everyone of them made effort and devoted much time to building their Imaan and akhlaaq (character).

The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said that “Indeed the most perfect believer in faith is one who has the best manners and is kindest to his family.”(Hadith-Tirmidhi)

The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) also said” Undoubtedly amongst you, the most beloved and nearest to me on the Day of Resurrection, will be those having the most excellent conduct.”

It is not that we have to ignore our external self. Beauty and cleanliness is important as Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. But our emphasis must not be on developing only the external self, but more time, energy and resources should be spent in developing our Imaan and character. This will be a source of happiness in this world and more important will lead to eternal happiness when we stand before Allah Ta’ala on the day of Qiyamah.

The Beloved Messenger of Allah Ta'ala (pbuh) has taught us the following dua (prayer): Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi." Oh Allah! You have beautified my appearance so beautify my character as well."

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Compiled, edited and adapted by Khalid Latif, www.thekhalids.org

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