Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, during today\u2019s (December 27, 2024) Friday prayer in Zahedan, described the incidents and challenges in Iran and other parts of the world as \u201cresults\u201d and emphasized the necessity of analyzing these problems and \u201caddressing their causes.\u201d
According to the official website of the Sunni Friday Prayer Imam of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdol Hamid stated in part of his sermon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout History, Nations Have Always Analyzed their Failures and Setbacks Instead of Blaming Others<\/strong> The Country Faces an \u201cUnprecedented and Severe Economic Crisis\u201d that MUST be Analyzed<\/strong> The Palestinian People Must Analyze Their Problems<\/strong> A Society Without \u201cTrustworthiness\u201d Will Collapse<\/strong> Breach of Trust Contradicts Faith and Morality<\/strong> Trustworthiness Is a Sign of Faith<\/strong> Religion Is a Divine Trust; It Must Be Protected<\/strong> Misusing Body Parts, Wealth, and Assets Is Breaching Trust<\/strong> Assigning Responsibilities to the Incompetent and Unqualified Is a Breach of Trust<\/strong> When You Judge, Judge Justly \/ Implementing Justice Ensures Global Security and Peace<\/strong> Trustworthiness is the Pillar of Society; Without It, Society Collapses<\/strong> Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, during today\u2019s (December 27, 2024) Friday prayer in Zahedan, described the incidents and challenges…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14649,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-c81-speeches"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
He added: During the early period of Islam, when the companions faced defeat in the Battle of Uhud, they sought the reasons behind this loss. The Qur\u2019an analyzed the defeat of the Muslims in this battle and revealed:
\u201cWhy, when a misfortune struck you, although you had struck them with one twice as great, you said, \u2018From where is this?\u2019 Say, \u2018It is from yourselves.’\u201d [Aal-e-Imran: 165].
The defeat was caused by the actions of a group of companions who did not heed the Prophet\u2019s instructions to hold a strategic position and avoid abandoning it under any circumstances, which led to the enemy\u2019s flank attack.
The Friday Imam of Zahedan emphasized: All events occurring today across the globe are \u201cresults,\u201d and the world must examine and analyze their \u201ccauses.\u201d
All governments and organizations should review and analyze the root causes of their issues and failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The internal issues of the country must also be analyzed. Currently, the economy is neglected, and the country is experiencing a severe economic crisis, which has spiraled out of control. This crisis is unprecedented in the country\u2019s history and is imposing extreme pressures on the people.
He stressed: The economic problems and other challenges confronting the country and its people must be reviewed and analyzed to identify their root causes.
He added: Events in Syria and other regions should also be analyzed. Unless these issues are addressed impartially, we will face even more problems in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In continuation of his sermon, the Friday Imam of Zahedan also stressed the necessity of analyzing the challenges of the Palestinian people, stating:
The Palestinian nation has historically been oppressed and denied its rights. This matter must also be analyzed by the Palestinians themselves to identify weaknesses and shortcomings.
He stated: My sincere and well-meaning advice to the Hamas movement is to analyze the unprecedented events in Gaza, including the massacre of women and children (such as the events of October 7), to understand the factors leading to these tragedies.
Mawlana Abdol Hamid further remarked: We and the entire world recognize that the Palestinian people are oppressed. However, I advise the oppressed Palestinian nation not to commit excesses or injustices against others. Palestinians have the right to self-defense, the struggle for the liberation of occupied lands, and the establishment of an independent state with sovereignty over their destiny. But they must also ensure that no injustice emanates from their side.
He added: All governments worldwide that have suffered setbacks must analyze and disclose the sources of these failures. Acknowledging one\u2019s mistakes reflects courage and a high level of character.
The Oppressor MUST Fear the Consequences of Their Actions
Concluding his Friday sermon, the Friday Imam of Zahedan warned about the consequences of oppression and stated:
Allah Almighty declares: \u201cAnd never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do.\u201d This verse is a warning to all oppressors worldwide.
Those who commit oppression and wreak havoc on people\u2019s lives should not think that there is no one to hold them accountable. Allah Almighty will undoubtedly question and severely punish the oppressors.
He emphasized: Oppressors must fear the consequences of their actions and realize that oppression has no good outcome. Anyone committing oppression will face Allah\u2019s retribution in this world.
Israel, currently oppressing the Palestinian people, should not assume immunity from Allah\u2019s reckoning. We hope that the occupied territories will be returned to the Palestinian people, and they will achieve independence and sovereignty over their destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, in the first part of his speech during the Friday prayer in Zahedan (December 27, 2024), highlighted the importance of \u201cprotecting religion, property, and lives\u201d and \u201cassigning responsibilities to deserving individuals\u201d as prominent examples of \u201ctrustworthiness\u201d. He emphasized that trustworthiness is the cornerstone of a society, and a community that lacks it will disintegrate and perish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the official website of the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid recited the verse:
\u201cIndeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.\u201d [An-Nisa: 58]
He said: “Allah Almighty commands us in the Qur\u2019an to be trustworthy and to deliver trusts to their rightful owners, and to practice justice in judgments. The terms \u2018faith\u2019 and \u2018trust\u2019 are derived from the same root, showing that just as faith is significant and grand, so is trustworthiness in terms of morality. Where there is no trustworthiness, there is no faith.\u201d
He added: \u201cA hadith states: \u2018He who has no trust has no faith, and he who does not keep his covenant has no religion.\u2019 Today, trusts are being squandered in society due to weak faith. People break promises and contracts because religion is absent. Our faith commands us to honor agreements. Allah Almighty says:
\u2018O you who believe, fulfill [all] contracts.\u2019 [Al-Ma\u2019idah: 1]
Hence, it is against religion for a person to uphold a contract only when it benefits them but violate it when it is against their interest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Zahedan prayer leader stated: \u201cProperty, whether private or public, is a trust when placed in someone\u2019s hands, and it must be protected. Assets of schools, mosques, religious institutions, education departments, universities, organizations, and public funds are all public trusts. Adhering to these trusts is of utmost importance.\u201d
He recalled: “Mawlana Abdul Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him), the founder of Darul Uloom Makki, was highly cautious about the trust of school and mosque funds. Sometimes, late at night, he would call, urging immediate collection of funds that had reached him from the school. He could not sleep peacefully knowing school funds were at his home. Such trustworthiness is a reflection of faith. When a person possesses faith, they value trust.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mawlana Abdol Hamid stated: \u201cThe Holy Qur\u2019an, the Sunnah of the Prophet, prayers, fasting, and all religious commands are trusts. Allah Almighty says:
\u2018Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, and they declined to bear it and feared it; but man [undertook to] bear it. Indeed, he was unjust and ignorant.\u2019 [Al-Ahzab: 72]
The heavens, earth, and mountains declared their incapacity to bear this trust, but humans, equipped with ability and merit, accepted it.\u201d
He added: “The entirety of religion is a trust, and we must guard and preserve it. We must ensure that faith continues in our society and generations after us. Neglecting religion is neglecting a trust.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Zahedan preacher remarked: \u201cGuarding one\u2019s body is also part of \u2018trustworthiness,\u2019 as Allah has entrusted us with our hands, feet, ears, tongue, mind, and heart. All these belong to Allah, who tests us with these assets so that we do not betray Him or others. The eye is a trust of the Almighty; it must not be used to look unlawfully at others\u2019 honor or wealth. The tongue, a divine trust, must not utter lies or accusations. It should be utilized for truth and benefit, refraining from deceit or sin.\u201d
He continued: “if a person uses their wealth and resources, given by Allah, for sinful purposes, this constitutes a \u2018breach of trust.\u2019 Allah has not provided wealth for purchasing alcohol, drugs, paying bribes, committing oppression, or harming others. Using assets for such purposes is a misuse of trust and an act of ingratitude towards the blessings of wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mawlana Abdol Hamid, in the continuation of his speech, mentioned \u201cassigning tasks to the right people\u201d as another example of trustworthiness and stated: \u201cAllah Almighty says:
\u2018Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due, and when you judge between people, judge with justice. Indeed, Allah instructs you excellently; indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.\u2019 [An-Nisa: 58]
Trust must be entrusted to its rightful owners. Once, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was speaking to his companions when one of them asked, \u2018O Messenger of Allah, when will the Day of Judgment occur?\u2019 He replied, \u2018It will occur when trust is violated.\u2019 The person then asked, \u2018How will trust be violated?\u2019 The Prophet responded, \u2018When a task is entrusted to someone unqualified, the Day of Judgment will be upon you.\u2019\u201d
Mawlana Abdol Hamid continued: \u201cTrust has a very broad and comprehensive meaning. The loss of trust is far more inclusive and complete than the loss of property. When responsibilities are assigned to the incapable or unqualified, and positions are obtained through bribes, connections, and influence, trust is violated. This type of breach of trust is very dangerous for society. Therefore, those who are entrusted with roles and responsibilities must assign tasks to the right people.\u201d
He added: “The reason for many failures in the world is the failure to uphold trustworthiness. We must be trustworthy to Allah and to the people and live as trustworthy people. This is the best way of living.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Zahedan Imam noted \u201cjudicial justice\u201d as another example of \u201ctrustworthiness\u201d and said: \u201cAllah Almighty has commanded Muslims that when you judge between people, whether Muslims or non-Muslims, judge with fairness and do not overlook justice due to family ties or any other considerations. The world cannot be made secure through the police or military force alone. It is justice that sets and ensures the safety of the world and brings peace to it.\u201d
He further recalled the incident of Hormozan, the envoy of the Persian Empire, meeting Caliph Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), saying: \u201cWhen Hormozan visited Caliph Umar, he noticed that Umar was resting under a tree without any guards or protection. Hormozan, upon witnessing this, acknowledged that this was the result of Caliph Umar\u2019s justice, which allowed him to feel such peace and security.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of this part of his speech, the Friday preacher of Zahedan pointed out: \u201cViolating trust signals the end of the world and the onset of the Day of Judgment. A world and a humanity without trust has no good In it.\u201d
He emphasized: \u201cTrustworthiness is the foundation of society. When there is no trust in a society, the entire human system and order collapse, and it becomes impossible for people to continue their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"