Traits of the Salves of The Rahman: 08 No Adultery
Written by: SK.
Omar Ali
Translated by Dr. Faheem Bukhatwa
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The slaves of
the Rahman as described in the Koran, those who are contented with Allah and
Allah is contented with them. Allah describes them in the chapter (surat) Al-Forkan
when HE says: {And the slaves of (Allah) Most Gracious are:
Those who walk
on the earth in humility, and;
Those who when
the ignorant address them, they say, "Peace!" and;
Those who
spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrating and standing; and;
Those who say:
"Our Lord! Avert from us the Wrath of Hell, for its Wrath is indeed an
affliction grievous, "Evil indeed it is; as an abode and as a place to rest
in" and;
Those who,
when they spend, are not extravagant and not stingy, but are moderate and in
balance between extremes; and;
Those who
invoke not, with Allah, any other god, nor slay such life as Allah has made
sacred except for a just cause, nor commit adultery; and;
Any who does
this meets punishment increased many fold; and shall remain in it; for ever
shameful.}
Today we talk
about another trait or character being undesirable and being warned from. It
is the prohibition of adultery.
Dear brothers
and sisters, Islam keeps belief and faith safe; by prohibiting major and minor
forms of association with Allah. Islam keeps the sanctity of life by
prohibiting murder and all that would hurt the soul. Islam keeps the sanctity
of honour and dignity by prohibiting adultery.
Allah says:
{and do not go near adultery, for it is an immoral crime and a horrible route}
Israa-32. For Islam have called against not just the act of adultery itself,
but even what other acts or circumstances which may lead to it. Islam calls
against the seclusion or the touching of an unrelated man and woman. Some
scholars even go as far as prohibiting the handshaking of stranger man and
woman, and Islam calls against stare and looking in lust, and calls against
the over use of make up and showing off the attractiveness of the woman in any
means that may cause luring or temptation to commit the wrongful acts; in
secrecy or in public view. In prohibiting anything that leads to adultery,
Islam started by teaching the individual:
The chastity
and abstinence, and
The guarding
of his/her vital organs, and
The
curtailment of his/her looks.
Allah says:
{Tell the faithful (or believers) men to curtail their looks, guard their
vital organs; that is better for them. Allah is expertly aware of what they
do. And tell the faithful women to curtail their looks and guard their
chastity or organs.} Noor-30-31.
Islam ordered
Muslims to maintain chastity and sexual purity until they are legally married.
And it assures those who try to keep themselves pure that Allah will purify
them, and those who strive to be patient; Allah will give them patience.
Islam ordered
that society and the environment be purified and cleared of all what may
causes enticement and temptation to commit crime. We should not forget about
our youth in this country where temptation is open and in view. We must find
solutions and alternatives to fortify them against being lured in the traps of
temptation. This is the responsibility of each and every one of us as parents,
mosques and organizations. We must pull together and support each other to
fulfill this goal.
Oh you
faithful, Islam prohibited adultery in order that the Muslim remains pure for
Allah. The messenger said: {An adulterer does no commit adultery while being a
believer}. Because during the act of adultery, faith is torn off the person’s
heart. The messenger also said: {If one of you indulge into committing
adultery then faith goes out of his/her body and hovers over them like an
umbrella. And when one gives up adultery then his or her faith return back to
them.}
Islam protects
a Muslim’s faith, behaviour, morality and health. This lust or animalistic
instinct if not kept under control one becomes careless. Adultery is one way
how sexually diseases are transmitted and danger is brought upon health. In
the past century people thought they were safe enough to practice adultery as
the old sexual diseases like v.d. and syphilis were brought under control and
treatment became available. But unexpectedly new diseases appeared such as
AIDs. It is godly punishment for adulterers for deviating from the godly
natural norms. All messages and all messengers came to teach the godly natural
and normal way of life. That is abstaining from what is being called as open
and free relations and limiting that to family and marriage boundaries. The
messenger said: {there are five traits if you were afflicted with, I ask Allah
to protect you against, they are: if such crime appears in a nation and they
make it publicly acceptable then ailments and plagues that was not known in
the past in their ancestors become pandemic amongst them. And if they cheat
in weight and measurements, then they will be taken by tough years and lack of
supplies and the aggression of their ruler. And if they deny the charity due
on their money then they will be denied the drops or rains from the sky, and
if not for the animals present then Allah will stop the rain all together. And
if they break a promise or covenant they made to Allah and his messenger then
Allah will plague them with an enemy not from within that will forcibly take
some of what they have. And if their leader (or Imams or judges) do not rule
by the book of Allah or just pick and choose from the book, then Allah will
afflict them with their own tyranny}. The messenger spoke the truth, it is as
if he was able to see the future and describe the reality of this age we are
living.
The danger is
not in the occurrence of a crime, but the danger is in its spreading and
becoming prevalent. It is becoming publicly known and publicly condoning it.
No one can deny that in this country people remain silent or unaware or
pretend that they are unaware. We see our young people live a lost life and a
destroyed life and we do nothing about it. We do not act when action is
needed, we do not stop an act when an act need to be stopped, we do not
announce our denial and our lack acceptance of what may be penetrating our
homes, and may threatening our off springs with the dissolving and
disappearing in this society. Islam calls upon its individuals to be united
against an individual who goes astray until one comes back to their senses.
The messenger said: {you should command right and deter or preach against
wrong. and force the wrong doer, and limit him/her to the right, or else Allah
will send an inclusive punishment from HIM}
When Islam
prohibits adultery, it did it for the benefit of the individual and for the
benefit of the family and the society at large. Adultery is prohibited but
marriage is allowed; and it is encouraged. Indeed, some Muslim scholars
consider that marriage is an obligation for all Muslims who are able. The
messenger said: {All of you young people, whoever of you can afford to get
married, do get married. For it is the best way to restrain the lusty look,
and best protection against adultery}. Allah says: {and marry the maids to the
good of people in you, if they are poor then Allah will bestow upon them his
grace and riches} Noor-32.
Islam by
prohibiting adultery in fact protects the clear line of off springs. It
provides trust and confidence in a society. The messenger said: {my followers
will remain well, as long as children of adultery are no common occurrences.
Allah will almost bring his punishment if that becomes so common.}
The messenger
said: {if you can assure me of what is between you jaws, and what is between
your thighs, I will be able to assure you with paradise} (meaning control your
tongue and your lust)
Adultery is
the cause of many problems, and the route to unhappiness and misery, it brings
down nations and destroys homes, it ruins families, ethics and morals.
Allah
associated adultery with the major sins like the associating others with Allah
and killing of a human soul. Allah says: { Those who invoke not, with Allah,
any other god, nor slay such life as Allah has made sacred except for a just
cause, nor commit adultery; and
Any who does
this meets punishment increased many fold; and shall remain in punishment; for
ever shameful.} Forkan 68-69.
The messenger
was asked what is the greatest sin with Allah, he said: {To associate others
with Allah despite that HE is your creator}. He was asked and what is next. He
said: {to commit adultery with you neighbour’s legal wife}.
The messenger
also said: {there are three that Allah shall not talk to in the day of
resurrection, and HE does not look at them, and HE does not purify nor
commend, and there will be sever punishment for them, they are: an adulterer
old man, and a lying ruler, and vain and arrogant provider or sustainer}.
The messenger
also said: {When ever stinginess lack of charity appeared in a society Allah
drops fear in their hearts. And when ever adultery spreads in a society then
level of death increases in it}
Adulterers
tend to have many bad traits like lack or religion, lack of devotion of Allah,
lack of gallantry, and lack of care for their own wives or daughters or
sisters. Lack of honouring a promise and lack of truth in what they say, and
lack of faithfulness to friendship.
Kaab (ßÚÈ)
was reported saying “There are three signs if I see I know something has
happened: if I see the swords pulled out and blood shed then I know that rule
of Allah has been compromised and Allah revenges from one group through
another. And if I rain is ceased then I know that charity is being stopped.
For when people hold on to what they have Allah holds on to what HE has. And
if I see a plague then I know that adultery has spread.”
The
scholar ebn-Quayem (ÅÈä ÇáÞíã) said: “some of the consequences of adultery
are: the anger and wroth of god causing the spoiling or corruption of the
spouse and the children. And if a man meets a king when being an adulterer
then he would meet him badly. Also, those looking at him would see sadness,
with the light in the heart dimmed, constant poorness, and loss of sanctity
and a drop of status with people and with god. An adulterer looses the best of
titles: purity, devotion and justice. And is given the opposite like the
criminal, immoral, adulterer, betrayer and unfaithful.”
Adultery is a
crime that makes good virtue moan, and makes purity weep.
Dear God make
us among the slaves of the Rahman who fortify their chastity, and maintain the
commandments of their Lord.
And make us
refrain when we are commanded.
Dear God, make
us knowledgeable in our religion.
Teach us what
would benefit us, and benefit us with what you teach us.
Make our day;
be better than yesterday. And make our tomorrow better than today.
God, make us
victorious over you enemy and our enemy.
Amen.
Notes:
-
Adhan
- The call to prayer.
-
Ansar (or Al-Ansar):
The inhabitants of the city of Al-Medina that received and supported the
messenger (PPBU) when he immigrated from Mekkah in the very early years of
Islam.
Assalam Alaikum -
The Islamic greeting, literately means: Peace
be with you. Used when approaching or leaving. When used during approaching
it will be like saying: I bring no harm to you . and when said during
leaving somebody it will mean: No harm will come to you after I leave.
Aya (or Ayah):
is a verse of the Koran.
It also means a miracle or a sign from God.
Arafa (or Arafah or Arafat):
is a mountain
outside the city of Mecca
that represents the climax of the Hajj worship. All doing
Hajj must stay at this location on the same
day.
Badr
- The place of the first significant battle between the Muslims and the
pagans of the Quraish. It is located in Saudi Arabia.
Caliph
- A Muslim ruler. See:
(Khalifa)
Dajjal
- Antichrist or the False Massiah.
Dawah
- The proliferation of Islamic teachings through word and deed.
Deen (Din)
- Religion or way of life.
Duaa:
a prayer in the form of
talking to Allah;
praising him and asking him for help.
Fatwa
- Legal verdict given based on the Qur'an (Koran) and the Sunnah which are
the recorded sayings and deeds of Muhammad.
Ferdose:
is the highest level of
the all the gardens of Eden or paradise.
Fiqh
- Religious law.
Hadeeth:
is something reported
that the messenger have said. It includes all the speeches and ceremonies he gave.
It is usually narrated or told by one
of his companions. There is a list of hadeeths approximately 14000 that are
reported and checked to be genuine. No
more hadeeths are acceptably added to this list.
Hajar -
The Black Stone set into the corner of the
Ka'aba in Mecca. It is said to be a stone from Heaven.
Hajj -
The pilgrimage to Mecca which takes place in
the last month of the Islamic calendar. One of the five pillars of Islam.
Hasana or hasanas:
is the reward for a good deed. a hasana is a point or a merit for a good deed.
Hadith
- The sayings and not deeds of the prophet Muhammad recorded by his
followers. Considered authoritative and perfect.
Hajj: is
the worship of pilgrimage.
Hijra (or
Hejrah):
the event of the immigration of the messenger from Mekkah to Madina. This
event marks the start of the Islamic calendar. the Islamic calendar has 12
months based on the lunar cycle, each is 29.5 days. Hijra is also used as a
name for the Islamic dating system.
Ibadah -
Worship. All the words and deeds with which
Allah is pleased. These deeds could be prayer and charity.
Iblis - (Ibleese):
On of Satan's names.
Ibn (Ebn): the son of. Used
by Arabs as part of an individual's name. Example: Ali whose father is Omar
or the son of Omar, would be called: Ali Ibn
Omar.
Imam
(or Emam)- The leader for a prayer. In the Shiaa sect, an Imam is the individual who has the religious authority.
Iman:
belief or faith
Injil (Enjeel) -
The Bible. The book inspired to Jesus for the
Christians.
Islam
- Submission, the religion of all the
prophets of Allah culminating in Muhammad.
Jannah -
The heavenly garden, Paradise. The place of
the faithful in the afterlife.
Jihad:
is striving in the
line
of Allah in many forms. Includes a very wide scope varying from improving
oneself to fighting a defensive war in protection
of Allah's word. The greatest Jihad is the
fight one's self against temptations.
It also means "holy war."
Jinn
-
Supernatural, invisible beings race of
beings, below angels. They were made from fire. Like humans, there amongst
them are the faithful and the non beleivers and Jinn shall be judged on
Judgment Day.
Ka'aba:
A cube shaped building in
Mecca containing a stone laid there by Abraham and Ishmael. Some say
Ka'aba was first built by Adam, and some say by
Abraham. It is the holiest place for Muslims. It is where all Muslims face in their daily prayers.
Ka'aba also makes a major part of the pilgrimage
in a ritual known as Tawaf.
Khalifa:
is the Muslim ruler. Head of the Islamic empire. Exact translation:
"Successor".
Khutbah -
A sermon given in a Mosque, usually on Friday.
Kufr -
Denial or Disbelief. A term Muslims use for
anyone who denies existence of Allah or the prophecy of Muhammed.
Koran
- Also spelled Qur'an. The holy book
of Islam revealed to Muhammad by Allah through the Archangel Gabriel. Koran
literally means "the recital." It is the final revelation of Allah given to
the prophet Muhammad. It consists of 114 surahs (or chapters.)
Madinah - (Medinah): A city in the
Arabian
peninsula
(in the country known now as Saudi Arabia). A city where the messenger had to
immigrate to.
Then it was called Yathrib.
Masjid -
A
center for Muslim activity. It is referred to as a mosque.
Masiah -
A
sin, or a sinful act
Mecca or Makkah:
is
the holiest city for Muslims. It contains the Ka'aba mosque with the famous
black cubical shape. Mecca is the birth place of the messenger (PPBU).
Mosque - A Muslim
house of worship.
Muhajir -
(Muhajireen)
Immigrant, one who leaves his home town due to lack of religious freedom. It
was first used to describe early Muslims immigrating from Mecca to Median
and Ethiopia.
Muhammad -
the final messenger and
prophet of God whose message abrogated all previous revelations. He
received the Koran through the angel Gabriel over a 23 year period. Born in
Mecca and died in Medina at the age of 63. His full name: Muhammad
ibn Abd-Allah
Muslim
- One who holds faith to the religion of
Islam.
Nafilah:
a voluntary prayer other
than the five obligatory prayers; performed at any time.
Nasara -
Christians. Nasrani:
A Christian individual. Nasraniah:
Christianity.
Ommah:
is the Arabic word for a
nation. It usually refers to
the Islamic nation unless otherwise specified.
Paradise -
Another word for heaven. A
garden of bliss, fruits, rivers and all forms of pleasures imaginable and
imaginable. No suffering, disease or death. Service is provided by angels.
All live in it an ever lasting youthful life. Promised by Almighty
Allah to all faithful, true Jews, true Christians and True Muslims. Paradise
is one of two places every person will go to, either Paradise or Hellfire.
PPBU
(P.B.U.H.) :
Peace and Prayers Be
Upon him. A statement Muslims use any time they mention the name of the
messenger or make a reference to him.
Qadar -
Fate. Preordainment is the teaching that all
things, good and bad, are preordained to occur.
Qadr - (night of Qadr):
The night when the first
revelation of the Koran took place. Most likely it happened during one of the
last ten nights of the month of Ramadan. Or when the Koran was brought down to
the nearest heaven in one go, and from there it was brought down in bits and
few verses at a time over a period of 23 years. This night is considered the
holiest night for Muslims with tremendous advantages.
Qibla -
The direction which Muslims turn for daily
prayers, towards Mecca.
Quraish -
An ancient Arab tribe to which the messenger
Muhammad belonged.
Ramadan -
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar which
is the month of the fast. The holiest month in the Muslim colander.
Salat -
Prayers. Generally it covers all forms of
worship, but more specifically refers to the Muslim rituals which is
performed to worship Allah five times daily.
Shiaa:
A sect of Islam that teaches that a religion
leader (Imam) should be the political ruler and must be direct descendants
of the messenger (PPBU). Therefore, disapproving of all Muslim leaders who
ruled After the messenger (PPBU) except Ali, the messenger's grandson.
Shirk -
Associating another god with Allah. Or associating anyone or anything with
Allah. Or using anyone or anything as a medium to Allah. The opposite of
Monotheism or Tawheed.
Siam or Soam-
Fasting
Sunni:
is a the title of those Muslims who are suppose to be following the life
style of the messenger. This differentiates them from the Shiaa of Iran.
Sunna (Sunnah):
Is how the Messenger PPBU lived, what he did or said. It includes the way he
dressed, ate, drank, prayed, interacted with other people and fought.
Basically, sunnah is the life style of the messenger PPBU. It is considered
the second source of legislation in Islamic laws and it is considered to be an
important reference to be used for concluding arguments and disputes.
It is also a title give to the main stream Muslims who make 90% if all
Muslims.
Surah -
A
chapter of the Koran.
Tawaf:
part of the pilgrimage (Hajj)
ritual. It involves walking round the Ka'aba Mosque in anti-clock wise
direction a number of seven circles.
Tauhid - Tawheed -
Monotheism, in Islam is the teaching that
there is only one God who alone is worthy of worship. The first requirement
of becoming a Muslim. It is included in the testimony of faith for new
Muslims when declaring that God is one: (No God but Allah)
Taqwah -
Proper fear and veneration of Allah. A divine spark that enables the person
to understand God.
Taurat: The old
Testaments and scriptures of Mosa.
Ummah -
the word means: a Nation. Usually refers to
the Islamic nation unless otherwise stated.
Umrah - (Amrah):
A mini hajj. A Minor form of pilgrimage to
Mecca. Unlike Hajj which can only be done on the 12th month of the Islamic
year, Umrah can be performed at any time.
Wathoo (wadoo): a washing up ritual
done by Muslims before each of the five daily prayers known as ablution.
Zaboor -
The
Psalms
Zakat -
The
third pillar of Islam. Alms giving, charity that is given to the poor.
