Selected Statements of Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid at the Graduation Ceremony of Madrasa al-Banat Fatimah al-Zahra and the Quran Memorization Program of Hawza Ilmiyya Sayyid al-Mursalin, Chah-Ali Village, Nikshahr County \u2013 Thursday night, February 13, 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc The Quran and the Prophetic Tradition are the greatest treasures of the Islamic Ummah and, indeed, of all humankind.
\ud83d\udccc Humanity is in dire need of the blessing and wealth of the Quran. Due to ignorance and deprivation from this treasure, people are perishing, yet they refuse to listen to it.
\ud83d\udccc Faith and religion are unparalleled assets.
\ud83d\udccc Those who embrace faith and bring it into their lives are truly fortunate.
\ud83d\udccc Religion is God\u2019s mercy, designed to elevate humans toward paradise.
\ud83d\udccc A person ascends through faith, righteous deeds, and noble character.
\ud83d\udccc The divine scriptures, including the Glorious Quran, are sacred trusts from Allah. The mountains, the heavens, and the earth lacked the capacity to bear this responsibility, yet humanity accepted it, aspiring for divine reward, closeness to Allah, and His pleasure.
\ud83d\udccc We must be trustworthy with Allah\u2019s religion and safeguard His commandments.
\ud83d\udccc Our greatest duty is to protect faith and divine laws.
\ud83d\udccc We must shape ourselves according to the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Human beings need self-purification and must be nurtured with true faith and noble character.
\ud83d\udccc If a person fails to know Allah and purify themselves, they will face suffering in this world and the Hereafter.
\ud83d\udccc Allah has given us faith and the Quran to help us purify and reform ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Prayer is the highest form of servitude to God.
\ud83d\udccc It is a transformative and impactful form of worship that prevents minor and major sins.
\ud83d\udccc During prayer, a believer humbles themselves before Allah.
\ud83d\udccc When a worshiper prostrates, they are closer to Allah than they would be even at the Kaaba or Hajar al-Aswad.
\ud83d\udccc At the moment of prayer, Allah removes the veils between Himself and the worshiper.
\ud83d\udccc During prayer, one must forget everything else and focus only on Allah.
\ud83d\udccc One must stand before God with humility, as if seeing Him, and if one does not see Him, they should know that He sees them.
\ud83d\udccc Prayer attracts divine mercy and eases difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Zakat and charitable giving are essential acts of worship.
\ud83d\udccc We must sacrifice wealth for Allah\u2019s sake to save ourselves from Hellfire.
\ud83d\udccc Through charity, one attains purity, detachment from materialism, and self-purification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Fasting is a powerful and transformative act of worship that leads to guidance and self-discipline.
\ud83d\udccc Prepare for Ramadan by fasting, seeking forgiveness, and giving zakat in the month of Sha’ban.
\ud83d\udccc Fasting is a special and unique form of worship; on the Day of Judgment, while angels distribute rewards for all other deeds, Allah Himself will grant the reward for fasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Many Muslims today struggle with poor ethics and fail to uphold human rights.
\ud83d\udccc Respecting neighbors, treating others well, and honoring human dignity are paths to paradise.
\ud83d\udccc Allah bestowed upon the Prophet the highest moral virtues.
\ud83d\udccc Show mercy to the young and respect the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Committing sins openly is an act of shamelessness.
\ud83d\udccc Alcohol consumption and drug use are forbidden. Some even post pictures while consuming these substances, which is a dangerous form of promoting sin.
\ud83d\udccc Murder is among the gravest sins.
\ud83d\udccc If all of humanity participates in the killing of an innocent person, Allah will punish them all in the Hereafter.
\ud83d\udccc Repent from sins and have hope in Allah\u2019s mercy.
\ud83d\udccc A person who prays but continues sinning, hoping only for divine mercy, is following Satan\u2019s deception.
\ud83d\udccc Abandoning sin and obeying Allah guarantees success in this life and the next.
\ud83d\udccc Those who disobey Allah and His Messenger only harm themselves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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