Highlights from Shaikh ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid’s Address to the People of Espakeh, Lashar District, on Friday Evening, October 25, 2024:

Divine_Blessings

📌 The blessings of Allah are countless; we cannot fully enumerate them. Allah has made humankind the noblest of creations, granting them blessings unmatched by any other creature.
📌 The heavens, the earth, and all creatures are at the service of humanity, bringing goodness and benefits to human life.
📌 Animals provide humans with food, clothing, and other necessities. Trees, with their nourishing fruits, contribute to human health and fulfill bodily needs.
📌 Allah, the Mighty and Wise, is a master architect who has beautifully and harmoniously crafted every part of the human body.

Faith

📌 Faith is a great blessing, more valuable than all the world’s wealth. Without faith, there is no salvation. If we hold fast to religion, we attain closeness to Allah.
📌 The world is thirsty for the teachings of Islam, yet many people remain unaware of this blessing.
📌 True faith and sound beliefs are treasures given to us by Allah. Without true religion and faith, escape from punishment is impossible.
📌 If we seek paradise and Allah’s pleasure, we must commit to divine teachings, live according to religious principles, and submit to Allah.

Religion

📌 Religion is life-giving and essential to human vitality; do not turn away from it.
📌 True religion is found in the Qur’an and the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Our weaknesses should not be attributed to Islam or the Prophet (PBUH).
📌 Religion benefits all people and is universally applicable; therefore, hold firmly to it.
📌 Let us not be indifferent to the suffering of people in Palestine and around the world. We should empathize with those who are struggling and pray for their well-being.

Divine_Laws

📌 Allah has provided us with beautiful laws and valuable teachings, unmatched by any other blessing. He has taught humanity noble morals and the path of moderation.
📌 Prayer and Zakat are means of self-purification, promoting growth in all dimensions of life and leading one to liberation. These acts of worship hold a special place among divine commands. We must worship Allah with our lives and wealth.
📌 For agricultural produce, ‘ushr (a tenth) and half ‘ushr (a twentieth) are obligatory. Zakat is also required for livestock and cash. Calculate and pay zakat precisely, and in addition to paying zakat, spend in the path of Allah and support public welfare.

The_Quran

📌 Allah has gifted humanity with the Qur’an.
📌 The Qur’an teaches true belief, nurturing the heart and instilling love for Allah, drawing people closer to Him.
📌 The Qur’an purifies hearts, and Allah resides in humble and purified hearts.
📌 The Qur’an’s teachings shape human character, cleansing it from arrogance, envy, and other vices that harm the heart.
📌 The Qur’an has a unique transformative impact, bringing about profound change in people.
📌 A nation whose life is guided by the Qur’an is truly fortunate, and its people are blessed to be devoted to this divine book.

The_Prophet

📌 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an invaluable asset, beyond human description.
📌 Islam, the Qur’an, and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) elevate human capacities.
📌 The Qur’an grants spiritual life to humanity. Islam, the Qur’an, and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are guides and blessings.
📌 Blessed is the nation that follows the Prophets and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
📌 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the greatest architect of human development, unmatched in his skill to guide and nurture humanity, past or future.

The_Companions

📌 The Companions (Sahabah) of the Prophet (PBUH) hold a special rank, especially the Rightly Guided Caliphs and the Prophet’s family (may Allah be pleased with them), who were the finest of humanity.
📌 The highest status of the Companions lies in the fact that the Prophet (PBUH) personally nurtured them.
📌 The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) were not infallible and may have made mistakes, but they repented sincerely, and Allah granted them forgiveness.
📌 If we cannot find love for the Companions in our hearts, let there at least be no hatred or disrespect toward them.
📌 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) transformed the Companions with the Qur’an and illuminated them with an understanding of lawful and unlawful matters, as if they were born anew.

People’s Rights

📌 The rights of people take precedence over the rights of Allah, as Allah is self-sufficient, while people are in need.
📌 Treat others with humility and respect.
📌 All individuals have rights that should be acknowledged. Nonetheless, parents, neighbors, relatives, and orphans hold special rights.
📌 All people share humanity with us; if we can help, we should do so for everyone, thereby earning paradise, rewards, and Allah’s approval.
📌 One of the key matters is to protect others’ dignity and property. Never betray anyone.
📌 Unity and harmony bring goodness, blessing, and mercy, while division and discord bring harm and loss.
📌 We must repent for the distance created between us and Allah due to negligence, disputes, and sin.
📌 Keep virtues alive; kinship, compassion, empathy, and unity are Islamic teachings, and practicing them will earn rewards and complete our faith. These values are essential for a society that respects humanity.
📌 Alcohol and drugs are forbidden and carry significant harms and consequences.
📌 Encourage children to pursue knowledge.
📌 Support those serving society in various fields so they can benefit the community and our children.
📌 People’s rights should receive legal support, and their demands and concerns should reach the relevant authorities.

Murder

📌 The province’s history has never witnessed such a level of murder and violence. These days, lives are lost easily over trivial issues.
📌 Murder stains a person’s soul. The punishment for unjust killing is hell, where the murderer will endure lengthy suffering, Allah’s wrath, and divine curses, along with severe punishment in the hereafter.
📌 Human life is sacred, and shedding blood is prohibited.
📌 Murder is horrifically vile. We must speak out about the ugliness of unjust killing and inform every one of its grave consequences.
📌 Even unintentional killing is sinful, and one must seek forgiveness because of carelessness. Taking the life of even a cat or dog is sinful, requiring repentance.
📌 Serving any living being earns divine reward.
📌 Islam teaches us compassion and foresight; when Islam guides our lives, we develop great capacity and bring comfort to all, thinking about the benefit and welfare of everyone.
📌 Everyone should stay vigilant and actively combat the phenomenon of murder. The public and scholars must spread awareness, declaring that murder is a grave sin.
📌 Why kill someone with whom you disagree, especially when their life is inviolable? Tolerance of opposition brings reward, while killing an opponent is sinful.
📌 Hostage-taking, capturing people, and dishonoring them are improper, disgraceful acts and reflect widespread sin and negligence in society.