In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

The Greatest Calamity That Has Ever Afflicted The Ummah

The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“If one of you is afflicted with a calamity, then let him reflect upon his calamity through me (i.e. my death), for indeed it is the greatest of calamities”. [1]

Imam Al-Qurtubi, may Allah have mercy upon him, reported in his Tafseer that Imam Ibn Abdil Barr, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Indeed, he [the Messenger] spoke the truth because the calamity that results from his death is greater than every calamity that will afflict a Muslim after him until the day of judgement. The revelation stopped and Prophethood ceased (forever)”. [2]

There is nothing more severe upon the Muslims than the death of Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, because he was the most trustworthy and perfect guide for the Ummah. [3]

Never Lose Hope

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, stated:

A person is neither to lose hope nor despair. He should not make the people lose hope of a return to goodness. He should not make the people lose hope regarding [the fact] that truth will prevail, and falsehood will be repelled; because Allah [Glorified and Exalted be He] has made that promise and He does not fail to fulfill His promise. Imaam Ibnul Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“The Religion is aided when put to the test, therefore, do not be amazed because this is the way of Ar-Rahmaan (The Most Merciful)”.

The wisdom behind Fitna is so that the believers are purified, exercise patience, become firm upon the truth, and are cautioned for their mistakes, and so that they may repent to Allah, The Mighty and Majestic. It is obligated to the Muslim that he looks at (the affairs) with optimism- neither look at history and the state of affairs with pessimism and hopelessness, nor make the people lose hope. It has been reported in a hadith:

“Whoever says, ‘The people are ruined, then he is ruined'”. [Muslim]

Therefore, a person should not lose hope in Allah’s Mercy and he should not make people lose. The Muslim should neither despair nor lose hope; he has to wait for solace from Allah, but this has to be accompanied by what one can perform of actions, statements, spreading knowledge, calling to Allah, telling the people to have certainty, and keeping them away from despair and lack of hope. [4] [End of quotes]

An-Nu’man ibn Bashir, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him: said:

The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever. [5]

Our Palestinian brothers and sisters, we reflect upon your suffering. We have reached another Ramadan while being in a state of physical safety, our properties safe and we have food for the day, while you have endured over two years of unimaginable hardship in our era. The hunger and tiredness that accompanies our fasting in the UK is absolutely nothing compared to the hunger and tiredness you endure. May Allah never allow our hearts to forget you, even though Allah alone suffices you.

O Allah! We ask You by Your Greatest Name to grant abundant reward to our Palestinian brothers and sisters, increase them in patience and endurance, and facilitate for them every means of strength to overcome this trial that has persisted for over 70 years.

O Allah! Increase the strength of our Muslim rulers and facilitate for them every path that will increase their influence on the global stage, so that the Ummah is also increased in safety. Unite the hearts of our rulers and the hearts of their subjects upon everything beloved to You. Ameen.

[1] Sahih Al-Jami As-Sagheer. Number 347

[2] Al-Jaami Li-Ahkam Al-Qur’an. Tafseer Surah Al-Baqarah 155-157

[3] Shuruhaat Sunan Ibn Majah pages 633- 634

[4] An Excerpt from the explanation of the Hadith of Hudhayfah Innaa Kunnaa Fee Jahiliyyatin. page 4

[5] al-Bukhari 6011 & Muslim 2586