And those who believe and do good works - them shall We surely house in lofty ma

nsions of Paradise, beneath which rivers flow. They will abide therein. Excellen
t is the reward of those who work good. (29:59)
The Holy prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) raised a nati
on of believers who were advanced in faith. He was the last prophet and faith at
tained perfection through him. Allah's pleasure can be attained through acting o
n this faith. His companions advanced in faith and it became a source of peace a
nd approval from the Almighty for them.
An action which is to attract the pleasure of the Almighty is a righteous action
('Aml Salih). The verse recited at the beginning mentions those who brought abo
ut a great revolution through the training and heavenly power of the Holy Prophe
t Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). They attained such strength
that they presented the greatest sacrifices for the sakes of righteous standing
.
When they were asked to bear persecution, they complied and did not respond to h
arshness with harshness. When they were asked to leave their homes, they complie
d and migrated. When they were allowed to defend themselves, they took up arms a
nd punished the enemy.
In this verse, Allah the Almighty says that when a believer's actions become sub
ordinate to the will of the Almighty, and he considers his life as a trust from
Him, Allah will admit such people into Paradise due the sacrifices they present
with steadfastness.
The strength of the faith of the companions and the strength to steadfastly carr
y out righteous actions were created through the spiritual power of the Holy Pro
phet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah on him).
I relate from Ahadith some examples of the sublime examples of the steadfastness
and persistence shown by the companions in their daily lives and in the thick o
f the battle with the enemy. These examples illustrate how to act in different c
ircumstances.
Ahadith indicate how a person should be steadfast in their family life. I have r
eceived reports and letters that some ladies are teased by their in-laws that th
ey bore daughters only. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah
be on him) said that if a person is tried through having daughters only, his dau
ghters will be a barrier between him and the fire in the next world.
Some people are easily excitable and do not socialize. The Holy prophet Muhammad
(peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said that a person who socializes and
bears inconveniences and hurtful behavior patiently is better than a person who
does not socialize and does not show patience and steadfastness in the face of h
urtful treatment.
A person should undertake the reformation and the betterment of the society. Pat
ience enhances forbearance leading to opportunities for further righteous acts.
Members should cultivate patience and avoid frictions emanating from impatience.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said that a s
trongman is not the one who wrestles the other down but the one who controls his
anger.
Hadrat A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) related that the Holy Prophet Muh
ammad (peace be on him) never hit anyone with his own hand except for in a battl
e and never retaliated except to hold the honor of God high.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said that pat
ience in the face of a hurt increases one's honor.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) marveled at t
he fate of a Muslim that he is rewarded when he is steadfast in difficulty. He s
hows gratefulness in good circumstances leading to blessings and shows patience
in difficulty leading to blessings. Any trouble a Muslim endures, Allah makes it
a source of atonement for his lapses. Allah likes a person who is patient in fa
ce of the trouble caused to him by his neighbor.
Hadrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said that patience in faith is as a h
ead on a body.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) taught us tha
t when a believer is afflicted by a misfortune, he says, "Surely, to Allah we be
long and to Him shall we return" (2:157)
And that, Allah, bless me with a better alternate.
Allah, the Almighty, declares the same in the Holy Qur’an, "Who, when a misfortune
overtakes them, say, Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return. (
2:157)
It is these on whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy, and it is these who
are rightly guided. (2:158)
Now I relate some instances of the steadfastness of the companions who benefited
from the training of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be
on him) and showed excellent example of patience and steadfastness.
Hadrat A ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) relates that the early Muslims we
re put in the trial of persecution. Her father, Hadrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pl
eased with him) decided to migrate to Habshah. A friend of his told him that nei
ther a good person like him should migrate nor should be forced to migrate, and
provided him his protection on the condition that he would pray inside his house
. Hadrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be please with him) established a mosque in the yar
d of his house to pray and recited the Qur an loudly. The neighbors would see hi
m over the wall of his home. The non-believers complained. His friend asked him
to desist or revoke his protection. Hadrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with h
im) revoked his protection. Then he was tormented, beaten, and his hair on his b
eard and head were pulled.
The Ahmadis in Pakistan are stopped from offering their Prayers. Maulawis report
ed to police this week that the Ahmadis should be stopped from offering sacrific
es of animals. Police summoned the Ahmadis and warned them that they should sacr
ifice animals within the walls of their homes and that they do not have the righ
t to hurt the feelings of other Muslims. Ahmadis told the police that they alrea
dy confine their activities to the walls of their homes and do not conduct them
outside their homes but yet the Maulawis are bent on mischief.
It is related that a lady preached Islam secretly. The non-believers tied her to
a camel and traveled for three days. They did not give her anything to eat or d
rink. They secured the camel in sun and went in shade. She saw water and reached
it and drank it and sprayed some on her body to alleviate the effects of intens
e heat. When the non-believers returned, they saw her in better condition and no
ticed the signs of water splashes. They thought that she had freed herself and h
ad drank from their water. She denied their allegations and told her story. They
checked their water and found that it was the same amount as before. They said
that such a faith is true and accepted Islam.
Hadrat Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) was laid with naked back on hot sur
face and weight was put on him to hold him down while he continued saying, the O
ne, the One. Hadrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) secured his freedom
in exchange for another slave.
During the time of the Khilafat of Hadrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him),
Hadrat Khabbab (may Allah be pleased with him) told him that there were people t
o save Bilal but there was no one to save him from the torments of the non-belie
vers. Once he was thrown in burning fire and was pushed down onto it. He showed
Hadrat Umar the marks resulting from the torture. His owner used to put burning
iron rod over his head. She was afflicted with some disease and was advised to h
ave her head touched with burning iron rod. She had to ask Hadrat Khabbab to car
ry out this treatment. This way Hadrat Khabbab saw the reward of his patience hi
mself.
The Promised Messiah (peace be on him) has so said: Our Prophet (peace and bless
ings of Allah be on him) never raised sword himself. He bore torment with persev
erance, and so did his companions. The companions were trampled under feet. Thei
r children were cut into pieces. They were tortured. Despite their bravery, thei
r strength and their power, they did not rise against attacks and were patient f
or thirteen years. Their patient was not due to helplessness but rather they had
laid down their arms in compliance with heavenly instructions. We do not find s
uch morals in any other nations. This example is without parallel. They did not
undertake defense until they were directed after their migration to Mecca.
May Allah allow us to continue to show patience and steadfastness, and may He cr
eate circumstances for the seizure of the enemy, and may we continue to inherit
the blessings of Allah. Amin.
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Synopsis: English Urdu Recited v.59 of Surah Al Ankabut, Allah s pleasure can
be attained through acting on Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) s faith, Hudhur said he has
received reports and letters that some ladies are teased by their in-laws that t
hey bore daughters only, The Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) said that a strong m
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