In his latest Friday sermon, Shaikh Abdol-Hamid called on audience to imitate the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, calling them the supporters of him in ‘the most difficult’ times.
Khateeb of Sunnis began his speech of Feb. 13, 2015 (23 Rabi’u-Thani 1436) by the Noble Qur’anic verse: «مُّحَمَّدٌ رَّسُولُ اللَّـهِ ۚ وَالَّذِينَ مَعَهُ أَشِدَّاءُ عَلَى الْكُفَّارِ رُحَمَاءُ بَيْنَهُمْ ۖ تَرَاهُمْ رُكَّعًا سُجَّدًا يَبْتَغُونَ فَضْلًا مِّنَ اللَّـهِ وَرِضْوَانًا», (Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Those who are with him are firm and unyielding towards those who deny the truth, but compassionate towards one another. You see them bowing and prostrating themselves, seeking the grace of Allah and His good will.); [Fath: 29]
He alluded to the secret of the Companions’ prosperity and said, “The secret behind the Companions’ prosperity is full obedience; they imitated the commands of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, always. They supported him in the most difficult times and never left him alone.”
“Allah loved this deed of the Companions very much. In the hard time of fealty under the Tree at ‘Baia’t-ur-Ridhwan’, the Almighty was pleased with the Companions. They were ready to sacrifice their lives on the path of Allah. This act was loved by Allah as He announced His timeless pleasure with them”, the rector of Darululoom Zahedan added more.
Knowing the intentions of Sahabah, Allah announced His pleasure with them
The head professor at Darululoom Zahedan urged on eternity of the pleasure of Allah with the Companions of the beloved Muhammad, peace be upon him, and said, “Allah Almighty says: ‘He knew what was in their hearts.’ It is the important point; Allah was aware of their hearts when He announced His pleasure. Thus the divine calmness fell on the Companions and they were promised to a soon conquest.”
“After that the Sublime bestowed the Companions and Muslims Khaybar and Makkah within two years. The Almighty made them rulers of the world as they passed the divine test successfully; piety (Taqwa) was the secret of their success. Their hearts were full of piety and submission. The Last Messenger of Allah departed from this mortal world while he was pleased with his Companions, may Allah be pleased with all of them,” he further said.
Sternness against infidels and softness with Muslims; behavior of Sahabah
Khateeb and Friday Imam of Sunnis called on audience to follow the footprints of the Companions in morality. “They were soft with one another and firm with unbelievers. They were not afraid from anyone as they did not submit before any power,” he added more.
Shaikh Abdol-Hamid indicated to the role of some current Muslim rulers and said, “Some Muslim rulers when hear the name of the US, Europe, Russia, China and the rest of strong enemies of Islam, they surrender and obey them submissively. On the other hand, they are fighting with their faith-fellows. When they meet Muslims, they attack on each other firmly but they have good relations with the infidels trying to get their pleasure by any way. Muslims should follow the attitude of the Companions in this regard.”
“Unblessed and woeful Muslims are the ones who spread strange cultures in their countries to adjust themselves with the profligate culture of the West. A person cannot be a complete and honest Muslim just by claiming; deeds and faith are must too. We must imitate the lifestyles of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and Companions and Households of him to be true Muslims. They never showed negligence in the worship of the Almighty. A true Muslim must offer prayers regularly on time,” Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol-Hamid urged.
Creating insecurity in Iran is in interests of the enemies
The outstanding Iranian Sunni leader mentioned ‘insecurity’ in the province of Sistan-Baluchistan and the rest parts of the country according to the interests of Iran’s enemies.
He called the main elements behind insecurity in Sistan-Baluchistan ‘unwise and beguiled’ saying, “The men who carry out explosive materials and bombs, in fact they attack on people of Iran and Sistan-Baluchistan. Making the region insure is in accordance with the interests of our enemies.”
“All should strive to make the country peaceful and secured. The full development of the region depends on the security of it. Fraternity is maintained when peace rules on us.”
He underlined, “We follow up the case of our due rights by legal channels and dialogue. Destruction and bloodshed neither lead to prosperity nor to rights; instead, the problems and tribulations of people increased.”
Denouncing ‘any kind of insecurity’, Shaikh said, “Creating insecurity in the region by any pretext is renounceable; we denounce militancy. Weapons, explosive materials, drugs, wines, lurid CDs and any tools of misdeeds and vice must not enter the country. I would like to thank the authorities over their struggle to control insurgency as they confiscated lots of explosive materials few days ago.”
In the last words, Khateeb of Sunnis thanked the officials of the Ministry of Sport and Youth over holding an international match in Zahedan, provincial center of Sistan-Baluchistan province. West Asian Wushu Championships were held in Zahedan where champions of 10 states took part and Iranians grabbed 3 golds.