TAQWA: Fearing ALLAH(swt)
How to achieve TAQWA: Fearing Allah ?
Allah says: "O mankind! Worship your Lord,
Who created you and those who were before
you so that you may become al-
Muttaqoon." [Soorah al-Baqarah (2): 21]
Thus, Taqwa is the fruit of Eebadah (worship)
and and can only be achieved by performing
acts of Eebadah. Therefore we often find Allah
mentioning Taqwa with Eebadah, he said
regarding the fasts of Ramadaan: "O you who
believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was
prescribed for those before you, that you may
become muttaqoon (those who posses
Taqwa)." [Soorah al-Baqarah (2): 183]
Who is the most righteous?
Allah says: "And whosoever honors the
symbols of Allah, then it is truly from the piety
of the heart." [Soorah al-Hajj (22): 32]
Thus, Taqwa inhabits the heart and it is only
within the capability of Allah to know what
the hearts conceal. Therefore, judging
people's righteousness and spirituality is
beyond the ability of the slave, Allah pointed
out to this fact when he said: "There is
among people, he whose speech will dazzle
you in this life and he will claim that Allah is
witness (to the sincerity of) what is in his
heart, yet he will be among the most vicious
enemies (of mankind)." [Soorah al-Baqarah
(2): 204]
It is mentioned in the Qur'aan that Allah
chooses His Awliya (singular 'wali' ling.
meaning Friend) from His slaves based upon
their righteousness.
Allah mentioned the characteristics of His
Walee saying: "Verily, Awliya of Allah are those
who are not overcome by fear of grief; they
are those who believe and have
Taqwa." [Soorah Yoonus (10): 62-63]
and: "Verily, His close friends (Awliya) are only
those with Taqwa but most of them do not
realize it." [Soorah al-Anfaal (8): 34] Thus, a
Walee of Allah is he, who has Eeman, Taqwa
and fear of Allah.
Unfortunately, many Muslims have
exaggerated in this matter and specified
some individuals to be 'Awliya of Allah', while
assuming piety and righteousness for them.
This practice is incorrect because the
characteristics, which Allah mentions about
His Awliya (Eeman and Taqwa) are matters of
the heart and knowing them is beyond the
capability of the slaves. Also, because these
characteristics are present in every believer in
varying degree, therefore, to specify some
individuals to these qualities is unjust.
This practice of elevating people to specific
ranks of piety and giving them certain status
is a practice imported from Christianity and
Hinduism. It was the practice of the Christians
that they would elevate some individuals to
great ranks for whom they assumed
spirituality. And this was the main cause,
which destroyed their religion.
It is also seen that tombs are built at the
graves of these so-called 'Awliya of Allah' and
prayers are directed to them, either believing
them to be intercessors or benefactors. This
practice is in complete contradiction to the
teachings of Islam. Islam teaches worship of
One True Lord and fearing Him alone.
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