If You Embrace ISLAM, There Is No Reason For You To Be Sad

If You Embrace ISLAM, There Is No Reason For You To Be Sad

Source : King-slave of ALLAH!

 

Miserable are those souls that are ignorant of Islam or that know Islam but have not been guided to it. Today, Muslims need a slogan or advertisement to be broadcast worldwide, for Islam is a great message that must be conveyed to the masses. The words of this slogan need to be clear, concise, and inviting because the happiness of humanity as a whole lies in this true Religion.

“If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah), never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter He will be in the ranks of those who have lost (All spiritual good).” (Surah Al-‘Imran 3:85)

A famous caller to Islam settled in Munich, Germany some years ago. Upon reaching the entrance of this city, he noticed a large placard. Upon it was written, “You don’t know Yokohama Tires.” He later put up a sign beside it and it was just as large. He wrote on it,

“You don’t know Islam. If you wish to know about it, call us at this number.”

There was an inundation of calls from native Germans. In one year alone, thousands of people accepted Islam at this man’s hands. He also established a mosque, an Islamic center, and a school. Most human beings are confused and are in dire need of this great religion. They need Islam so that a peaceful and serene life can take the place of the chaotic one that they are presently leading.

“Wherewith Allah guideth all who seek His good pleasure to ways of peace and safety, and leadeth them out of darkness, by His Will, unto the light,- guideth them to a Path that is Straight.” (Surah Al Ma’idah 5:16)

A worshipper who was found living in a remote area and who never had prior contact with other men, said:

“I never thought that anyone in the world worshipped other than Allah.”

“…but few of My servants are grateful!” (Surah Saba’ 34:13)

“Wert thou to follow the common run of those on earth, they will lead thee away from the Way of Allah. They follow nothing but conjecture: they do nothing but lie.” (Surah Al An’am 6:116)

“Yet no faith will the greater part of mankind have, however ardently thou dost desire it.” (Surah Yousuf 12:103)

One scholar said that during the time when Sudan was a colony under the British Empire, a desert nomad came to the capital city, Khartoum. When he saw a British policeman walking in the center of the city, he asked a passerby, “Who is that?” He was told that the man was a foreign policeman and that he was a disbeliever. The nomad asked, “A disbeliever in what?”

“A disbeliever in Allah,” was the reply. Living in the desert for so long, this man’s inborn nature – unspoiled by evil ideas – had remained intact, and so, when he heard something so absurd, it made him astonished and sick. He said, “And does anyone disbelieve in Allah!” He then grabbed hold of his stomach and vomited from sheer disgust at what he heard.

“What then is the matter with them, that they believe not?” (Surah Al Inshiqaq 84:20)

“Then, by the Lord of heaven and earth, this is the very Truth[i.e. what has been promised to you], as much as the fact that ye can speak intelligently to each other.” (Surah Al Dhariyat 51:23)

One should think well of his Lord and should seek His favor and mercy. In an authentic hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said that our Lord laughs. After hearing this, a desert Bedouin said, “We are not bereft of a Lord who laughs well.”

“He is the One that sends down rain (even) after (men) have given up all hope, and scatters His Mercy (far and wide). And He is the Protector, Worthy of all Praise.” (Surah Al Shura 42:28)

“Do no mischief on the earth, after it hath been set in order, but call on Him with fear and longing (in your hearts): for the Mercy of Allah is (always) near to those who do good.” (Surah Al A’raf 7:56)

“…Ah! Verily, the help of Allah is (always) near!” (Surah Al Baqarah 2:214)

By reading the biographies of successful people, one finds that they have certain things in common, whether it is in their background, their qualities, or the circumstances that surrounded their success. Here are some of the conclusions one can arrive at after having read some of their biographies:

1. A person’s value is based on the good he does. This is a saying of `Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), and it means that a person’s knowledge, character, worship, and generosity are the yardsticks by which we measure his worth.

“…A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allure you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of Bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may receive admonition.” (Surah Al Baqarah 2:221)

2. One’s status for this life and for the Hereafter depends on his determination, striving, and sacrifice.

“If they had intended to come out, they would certainly have made some preparation therefor;…” (Surah Al Tawbah 9:46)

“And strive in Allah’s cause as ye ought to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this (Revelation); that the Apostle may be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for mankind! So establish regular Prayer, give regular Charity, and hold fast to Allah! He is your Protector – the Best to protect and the Best to help!” (Surah Al Hajj 22:78)

3. Every person by the will of Allah is the maker of his own history. He writes his life’s story with his good and bad deeds.

“Verily We shall give life to the dead, and We record that which they send before and that which they leave behind, and of all things have We taken account in a clear Book (of evidence).” (Surah Ya Sin 36:12)

4. Life is short and passes quickly. Do not make it shorter by sinning, by worrying, or by quarrelling.

“The Day they see it, (It will be) as if they had tarried but a single evening, or (at most till) the following morn!” (Surah Al Nazi’at 79:46)