Death – (English) – (PB)

“Islam, being a complete Code of Life, encompasses every facet of one’s existence. All has guided mankind through the agency of His beloved Nabi (PBUH) so that mankind could lead that life which generates the Pleasure of Allah.

Our Nabi (PBUH) has taught us how to develop hope and create the love for Allah; and side by side, the fear of Allah has also been instilled in us. The hope and love urges one to fulfill the commandments of Allah and follow the Sun rah of our beloved Nabi(PBUH), whilst the fear becomes the deterrent against sin and transgression.

Some people disapprove the idea of our Ulama discussing subjects which deal with the fear of Allah and any condemnation to Hell fire. Instead, they favour talks which stimulate ‘hope’ in Allah’s pardon. However, such an attitude is inconsistent to The admonatory references in the Qur’aan and Ahadith where Allah and His Rasool (PBUH) warn us about the punishments of the Hereafter.

If the topics concerning such warnings are out of place, then why has Allah included in the Qur’aan the different punishments meted out to the wrongdoers amongst the contemporaries of former Prophets (A.S.)?

Allah has declared in the Qur’aan:

“”And Allah would not punish them whilst you (Muhammad) are with them.”” (Al-Anfaal:33)

Yet, in spite of this assurance, why was it that our Nabi (PBUH) used to become so perturbed, turning pale, that he immediately resorted to salaah and du’aas during an eclipse or whenever violent winds erupted bringing dense clouds?

This is but a clear example of the fear of Allah which our beloved Nabi (PBUH) inculcated in the Ummah. Therefore it is important that, together with the love for Allah, Muslims also learn to fear Allah as well. However this type of fear is not the same as one would have for some unjust ruler, because Allah is Most just and Fair.

The purpose of this treatise which I have entitled, “”Death”” is to instill the fear of Allah into the mind of the reader and through it, constantly discourage the commission of sins.

I have always been wondering about the paradoxical outcome of today’s Islamic Education:

Although the Islamic Education imparted to our children, in the present era, is of a superior grade taught by highly qualified personnel yet the quality of the product is one of degeneration: the spirit of Islam is lacking.

Muslim parents are paying the price of exposing their children to the filth of westernisation in un-Islamic environments. Subtle indoctrinations have reached such alarming proportions that many of our children are not just dressing or talking like non-Muslims but their very thinking and mentality have become a threat to Islam itself!

One of the reasons for the setback amongst the children is that “”modern”” parents are overlooking and disregarding the golden rule adopted by our forbears that the child must have only such friends who are good and pious.

Forgetting this, we are flinging our offspring into such evil surroundings which snatch from the hearts all the love and veneration for Allah and His Rasool, and a dangerous inferiority complex developed within them, dispels all respect for religion, making it extremely awkward and difficult for the younger generation to practise Islam. Shameless nudity, where girls lay bare their hands, legs and hair, are no longer considered sinful and they openly venture into more explicit and indecent exploits of the West.

This state of affairs led me to grasp the urgency and importance of including in the Madrasah Syllabi some such course which would help to create and promote the FEAR of Allah so that through such fear our younger generation could’ be protected from committing major sins. So, with this thought in mind, I proceeded to record my judah lectures on Surah Al Zilzaal with the idea of compiling a book which would be quite appropriate in the Madrasah because, in my opinion, Surah Al Zilzaal is not only adequate to create the fear of Allah, but it is also short and therefore ideal even for Hifz (memorising).

In the commentary of Al-Zilzaal, I have included a chapter on DEATH and the signs of Qiamat. The material for death I have drawn solely from the poem of Allamah Suyuti (A.R.), “”MANZOOMATUL QUBOOR”” and its commentary, “”SHARHUL GAFOOR”” by Moulana Idris Kandhalwi (A.R.). I did not consider it necessary to verify the references because both these learned and pious scholars are eminent Author Name(s)ities on Deen.

I have concluded the booklet with three brief chapters and a conclusion, the first of which deals with the signs of Qiamat, the second with the rewards for the pious through the love and fear of Allah, whilst the final section warn us against the two common sins, viz. Usury and Adultery. In the second chapter, in order to impress upon the reader Allah’s love and mercy for his creation, several Ahadith are also narrated which describe the virtues of helping one another, thereby pleasing Allah and earning tremendous rewards. However, I must emphasis that, together with the mutual assistance, the fulfillment of all other Islamic responsibilities is also obligatory.

I humbly appeal to all parents to ensure that a copy of this kitaab is acquired and studied regularly in their homes. For maximum benefit the reading of this book should be completed at least three times annually ‘m order to refresh and keep alive the fear of Allah in our hearts.

In conclusion, I would be failing in my duty if I do not express my sincere appreciation to all those who assisted to make this compilation a reality, especially my friend Haji Adam Ornarjee who helped to edit and type the manuscripts.

MAY ALLAH BLESS THIS KITAAB WITH THE HONOUR OF ACCEPTANCE AND MAKE IT A MEANS OF SALVATION FOR ME, MY FAMILY, PARENTS AND THE UMMAH AT LARGE! (AAMEEN)

Compiled by : E.M.H. SALEJEE, (Estcourt, Natal)

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