THE FRAGRANCE of Eastjan. 2020.Pmd

THE FRAGRANCE of Eastjan. 2020.Pmd

THE FRAGRANCE OF EAST Vol. XXII No. 1 January 2020 Post Box No. 93 Nadwatul Ulama Tagore Marg Lucknow – 226 007 U.P. (INDIA) Ph. No. : 0522 - 2740406 E-mail: [email protected] Fax : (0522) 2741221 E-mail: [email protected] Rs. 25/- THE FRAGRANCE OF EAST, January, 2020 The Fragrance of East Prophetic Call and Founder: Reformatory Movements S. Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (RAH) There are also revivalist and reformatory movement which expound the concept of Hereafter, its underlying wisdom, the benefits flowing from it and the invaluable contribution of Patron: the concept in establishing a stable society imbued with the sense of moral responsibility, but, evidently, S.M. Rabey Hasani Nadwi the philosophy of after-life employed by them only as a means of educating the people and impressing upon them the spiritual-moral view of life preached by Islam. There is no denying the fact that their Advisory Board : endeavour is praiseworthy, for one cannot have a congenial, orderly and ethical society without inculcating the belief in the Hereafter. At the same Mohd. Hamza Hasani Nadwi time, however, the method adopted by these movements is quite different from the way of Shah Ebadur Rahman thought, procedure of reform and the behaviour Shamsul Haque Nadwi and deportment of the prophets and their followers. The methodology of reform evolved by the apostles, of God is inspired by an unflinching faith and sincere conviction, a heart-left sentience and Editor: fervid enthusiasm: it is a living faith which encompasses the entire being of the believer. The reformist movements on the other hand, are simply Shariq Alavi an external, outward expression of these deep- seated emotions of faith. The discourses of the former on sequel and life-after-death are marked by their instinctive conviction, glowing ardor, Asstt. Editor: passionate eagerness, impressive earnestness and delicious ecstasy while the latter promote the Obaidur Rahman Nadwi idea as an expedient to social and moral reform of their people in order to build up a coherent, stable and ethical society. The difference between logical disputations and the secret springs of conviction, and the results achieved by the two, are too well known to be discussed here to explain the difference between the two.n [ 2 ] THE FRAGRANCE OF EAST, January, 2020 CONTENTS 1- Influence of Muslims on Indian - S. Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi 7 Civilisation 2- The Prophet’s (SAW) Arrival - S.M. Rabey Hasani Nadwi 16 in Madinah 3- 5G Cell Phone Radiation: Note - Claire Edwards 21 of Caution 4- How Islam Came to New Zealand - Syed Kazim 23 5- Jerusalem, A City of Contested - Seema Alavi 25 Histories 6- Don’t Sing in Philibhit - Tahir Mahmood 27 7- The Globalization of War: America’s - Michel Chossudovsky 29 ‘Long War’ Against Humanity 8- In Defence of Indian Secularism - Yamini Aiyar 35 9- Restore Democratic Values and - Obaidur Rahman Nadwi 37 Secular Spirit of the Constitution 10- Human Origin Not Linked To Apes - Maggie Fox 39 [ 3 ] THE FRAGRANCE OF EAST, January, 2020 Wisdom of Qur’an Pearls From the “(Adhere to the True Faith and) turn Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) to Him, and establish Prayer, and do Abu Hurairah relates that Allah’s not be of those who associate others Messenger (peace and blessings of with Allah in His Divinity.” Allah be to him) said: “A person who (Al Qur’an – 30-31) calls people towards doing good deed “To turn to God means anyone who opts will get the same reward as those who to act independently of God’s directives follow him and do good; and nothing and thus deviates from the path will be diminished from the requital of prescribed for him by God, or whoever the latter. Similarly, those who call the betrays God by accepting to serve aught people towards vice will have the same apart from the One True God, should give punishment as those who follow him up that attitude and revert to serving God without any diminution in the Whose born servant he is. punishment of the perpetrators.” Man should dread the punishment which (Sahih Muslim) he will incur by acting independently of, This hadith gives good tidings to one who or worshipping others besides God, invites people to virtue, and warns a person despite the fact that it is God Who brought against inviting his fellow beings to vice. him into being. Man should, therefore, Calling people towards doing good deeds shun all attitudes that lead to God’s wrath. is in itself a virtuous act. It wins the pleasure Turning to God and holding His wrath in of God. Contrary to it, the act of inviting awe are acts of the heart. In order that people to some evil is in itself a vicious act. this state of heart might become manifest It earns the Divine wrath. and be reinforced, one needs to engage God can give reward and likewise award in physical acts which indicate that one punishment, here on earth and in the has truly returned to the service and hereafter as well, to whom He wills. But this worship of the One True God, One Who does not mean that His judgement is has no associates in His Divinity. The baseless. He knows perfectly well the deeds regular performance of these acts helps done by His servants as well as the intention develop in man the state of returning to working behind the commission of the and fearing God. This is why God asks deeds. Hence His judgement is based on him to engage in the establishment of human actions. He however can forgive Prayer. whomsoever He wills. The performance of the five daily Prayers This hadith encourages Muslims to call at their stated times is the most effective people towards doing good deeds because means to develop God-consciousness it will yield to him the same reward as those and God-fearing. Thus man rehearses who in response to his call do good deeds. over and over again the Qur’an’s teaching Similarly, it forbids them to invite people to that man should believe in God and submit do evil because it is a sin and earns the to Him in his day-to-day life. n same punishment.n [ 4 ] THE FRAGRANCE OF EAST, January, 2020 Editor’s Note @ Remembering Ali Miyan On 20th death anniversary of late Syed Abul Hasan Nadwi aka Ali Miyan (RAH) we reminisce his life and time. The passing away of Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Rahmat-ullah-alaih is a great loss not only to India but to all those countries where he was admired and revered as a great scholar. Maulana’s end came when he was reciting the verses of the holy Qur’an. As a scholar of Arabic he had a deep knowledge of the holy book. As a historian and theologist he knew the references and context of each and every ‘surah’. He was so deeply involved in following the Qur’anic instructions that he not only spent each and every moment living his own life in accordance with the spirit of Islam, but tried his best to make others also understand the message of Allah as interpreted and practiced by Prophet Mohammad (May peace be upon him). We feel no hesitation in saying that the Maulana was an ardent Muslim, an emblem to Islamic Culture and a rigid follower of Islam. Yet, he can never be accused of nurturing bias against anyone. This is because of his broad vision that derived from the Qur’anic dictate: “To thee your way, and to me mine”. Love for his country, its prosperity and well-being always remained central to his concerns. Through his movement of “Payame-lnsaniyat” (message of Humanity) he tried his best to bring people of different faiths on one platform. He worked hard to instill confidence, particularly amongst Indian Muslims, and encouraged brotherhood not only between different sects of Muslims but also with their non- Muslim fellow countrymen. Maulana’s doors always remained open for all. He believed in listening to others and making others listen to him. He never believed in living a secluded life. His mission had always been ‘Dawah’ and spreading love, peace and amity. [ 5 ] THE FRAGRANCE OF EAST, January, 2020 As an eminent scholar and widely travelled historian he was quite aware of the tremendous achievements that the world had made in the field of science and technology. The revolutionary developments in the electronic field were also considered by him as heavenly blessings to mankind. It was at his initiative that Darul uloom Nadwatul Ulema, introduced computer courses in its syllabus. Inter- net and e-mail facilities were also acquired. The late Maulana realised the importance of media in the modern world and emphasised that Nadwa too must establish and develop a well-equipped media centre. It was his constant encouragement that resulted in the creation of a Media Research Centre under the department of Journalism and Publicity in Nadwa. The English magazine “The Fragrance of the East” is in fact the outcome of a long cherished desire of the Maulana to create a forum for transmission of knowledge in Islamic affairs internationally. He was happy and delighted each time the latest issue of the “Fragrance” was presented to him. The editor had his last audience with Maulana on December 27, 1999 just before the ‘lftar’ of the Ramadhan fast. This was four days before his demise. His parting words were: “Isko jari rakhiye” [Carry on its (Fragrance) publication). May God give strength and enable us to fulfil his desire.

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