⚘️It' a great day again. May Allah swt bless and give us goodness in this world and in the hereafter, and grant us Jannathul Firdous.🤲
"Then the Messenger will say: "O my Lord! Truly my people took this Qur'an for just foolish nonsense."
May Allah (Glory be to Allah, The Most High) protect us from this and enable us to read, understand and follow the Quran only.
Once I discovered and introduced the topic on charity in a gathering. Everyone started to pose questions on my proposal. And I answered all cogently. I think so. And I get some good words like I am intelligent, and this is new to them. I encouraged them all can be found in the Quran. I was doing for the sake of God. I also encouraged them to look into the Reading.
There was this in law of mine whom I did discuss lots on the Islamic faith. He said I should not tafsir [interprete]the Quran. I told him that the Quran had been translated, and I am just reading out and eloborating on the comprehension of the topic.
He seemed annoyed, and asked me what about the opinions of four Sahabas. What to think about their opnions. This is the message from God and what is there about their opinions? and I had been doing this since the age of 12.
It was a wedding event. A year after the above discussion. The same 'teacher' was arriving with his student ( also my in law). I uttered 'Sallamun Alaikom' to both of them. The second in law replied favorably. The teacher replied ' even if you pray you'll die as a kafir'.
I felt something eerie slapped upon me. I was totally hurt. Sad ðŸ˜I did not react to it or become anguish. I swalllowed my anger. Illogical reply. Following God's Guidance ' restrain anger'
My mind kept on replaying this incident. Like a broken record.
I made an appointment with Mufti of Singapore for his advice. He said the person who said not to understand the Quran is a shayateen!
Shocking piece of advice. I was in tears and requested him to pray for both of us. He said God blessed me for staying calm and not reactive.
This happened 5 years ago. I am still drooling over this negative incident, and to date no apology from him. What he uttered was right for him, and hurtful for me. ðŸ˜
This is unfair. And I'm sure he knew this verse
4:94
O you who believe, if you strike in the cause of God, you shall investigate carefully. And do not say to he who greets you with peace: "You are not a believer!" You are seeking the vanity of this world; but with God are many riches. That is how you were before, but God graced you, so investigate carefully. God is expert over what you do.
No one is free from hurt. It depends on how you internalize incoming 'warheads'. The hurt still pricks my heart. Keep coming back.
7:42
"As for those who believe and do good; We do not burden a soul except with what it can bear; those are the dwellers of Paradise, in it they will abide."
7:43 "And We removed what was in their chests of hate..."
Until we reach the doors of paradise, our hurt [mostly mixed hatred] will be in our hearts when we see those who hurt us there! Very peculiar sensation.
So be extra cautious on how others speak to you next time. And how you speak with them. Stand up.
Calm down and tell the person that what he/she spoke is unacceptable. I learnt that I should not overly respect anyone who disrespects me.
We are all humans. We will be brought together in paradise in harmony and peace. Our hearts with full satisfaction with serene happiness in one Accomodation : Janna
Let it go!
GAZZALI BN MAIDIN
SABBATH - 20th Apr 2024🌹
