Cardiff University call it, on the life of Mus- es.

Answer

The program of the kaafir university is designed to undermine the Imaan of Muslims. It is not permissible to participate in any way in such kuffaar programmes. Whoever is able to refute the programme, should do so. The kuffaar enemies of Islam have always employed universities as their bases for undermining and attacking Islam. By means of university secular and immoral education, they have succeeded in colonizing the brains of millions of Muslims whom they have converted to kufr without these unfortunate Muslims even realizing this great calamity which has befallen them. In fact the 'Muslim' university products are better agents of Iblees than the kuffaar who are directing shaitaan's operations from the universities. Their faculties of so-called 'islamic' studies are in fact the snares of shaitaan.

"Do not rebuff the beggar" (Ad-Dhuha, Aayat 10)

Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said:

"The beggar standing at the door is Allah's gift for the Mu'min."

The beggar is sent by Allah Ta'ala to one's door. Allah Ta'ala is the sole Provider of Rizq which is for His every creation. The pious, the sinners, Muslims and kuffaar are all provided Rizq by only Allah Ta'ala. In this dunya, He sends a person's Rizq via some agency. Therefore the one who gives to the beggar has been appointed by Allah Ta'ala to provide the beggar's pre-ordained Rizq. The Qur'aan therefore prohibits buffeting and rebuffing the beggar whom is Allah's gift for the Mu'min.

Hadhrat Nabi Isaa (Alayhis salaam) said that when a beggar is rebuffed, the Angels of Mercy will not visit that home for seven days. Hadhrat Sufyaan Thauri (Rahmatullah alayh) would welcome a beggar and delightfully present him with something. He would comment: "Welcome to the one who has come to cleanse me of my sins." Giving to the needy is a form of expiation for sins. It is for this reason advisable to give some Sadqah whenever one has committed a sin. The Sadqah facilitates acceptance of Taubah. The Hadith states: "Sadqah extinguishes the Wrath of Allah." In the wake of sin comes the Wrath of Allah Ta'ala.

Nowadays there are numerous drug addicts begging. When they come begging, give them some food, not money. Do not turn them away empty handed. If they are not satisfied with food, they will stay away of their own accord.

Once Hadhrat Ali (Radhiyallahu anhu) was found sobbing profusely. When asked for the reason, he said that it appeared that Allah Ta'ala was annoyed with him. When asked to explain, Hadhrat Ali (Radhiyallahu anhu) said that no beggar had visited him for seven days. This gave rise to the conclusion that for some reason Allah Ta'ala was annoyed, hence He did not allow any beggar to visit his (Hadhrat Ali's) home for seven days.

Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said:

"Verily, I see what you do not see and I hear what you do not hear. The heaven creeks, and it is befitting for it to creek. There is not a space of four fingers (in the heaven) but an Angel has spread his forehead (in prostration) for Allah. By Allah! If you know what I know, then you will laugh little, cry profusely and not derive any pleasure from your wives on your beds. And, you will emerge (from your homes) towards the wilderness seeking the proximity of Allah and exclaiming: 'I wish that I was a tree which would be cut."

A Muslim is required to meditate on this Hadith and a plethora of similar Ahaadith which urges the focus to be constantly on the Aakhirat. Diversion from the dunya to the Aakhirat is the theme of the Qur'aan and Hadith.

Contemplating on these Ahaadith will, Insha- Allah, polish the corroded heart of the Mu'min - corroded by engrossment in the dunya. Muraaqabah (meditation) has been commanded by Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). He has commanded muraaqabah of Maut, the Qabr, Qiyaamah, etc., and to engage in Hisaab (Reckoning) of our deeds before the ultimate Hisaab of Qiyaamah.

Such muraaqabaat will create vision in the blinded spiritual eyes, and instil noor (spiritual lustre and glitter) in the dark and blind spiritual hearts. When the spiritual corrosion and pollution have been eliminated, then only will you understand the magnitude and notoriety of all the merrymaking jalsahs and functions in which you are indulging. You will then yearn to flee into the wilderness and jungle, and you will wish that you were a tree or a blade of grass which people would cut.

'SEARCH FOR ME'

In a Hadith-e-Qudsi, Allah Ta'ala says: "Search for me among your weak ones (the poor, destitute, orphans, widows, etc.), for verily, you are being aided and provided Rizq via your weak ones."

Customary practices are indeed evil. Many great scholars and men of intelligence are trapped in customary practices. On account of widespread prevalence, they lack the courage to extricate themselves from these customs. Indeed it is a great weakness in them. It is imperative to combat these customs with courage and resolution. Without this, it is almost impossible to eliminate these customary (bid'ah) practices.

Ameer Shah Khaan had met many great and noble buzrugs. Among them was Hadhrat Shah Abdul Azeez (rahmatullah alayh) whose family was famed for Knowledge. However, there existed some entrenched customary practices in the family, for example, instead of 'Assalamu Alaikum', they would say: 'Aadaab!' Despite Shah Sahib's detestation for this custom, he was not severe in his opposition due to its widespread prevalence. When Hadhrat Sayyid Sahib (rahmatullah alayh) came to visit him, he (Hadhrat Sayyid Sahib) said loudly: "Assalamu Alaikum!". Hadhrat Shah Abdul Azeez (rahmatullah alayh) responded: "Who is this visitor who has come to revive the Sunnah?"