THE HIDDEN HEART OF THE ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION

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Islamic civilization

4- How can we achieve the Islamic revival?

2-How was this Muslim

brought up?

3-Why are Muslims

lagging behind today?

1-What was inside the heart of the Muslim who built this civilization?

what was

whoinside the heart of the Muslim

built this civilization?

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1- Allah : -A Muslim remembers Allah in everything. A Muslim recalls Allah in every situation of his life: in his moments of rest and action.Tracing the means is the essence of entrusting Allah this is the true manifestation of ” Tawakkul “

“If you truly entrusted your souls to Allah, He would bestow his graces on you like he bestows them on the birds that leave early in the morning hungry and return full.” Narrated by Omar Ibn-Al-Khattab

Scholars said in this hadith there are two significant words, “leave early” and “return”, which mean that

The secret behind all this is a MUSLIM who believed In :( Allah- Humanity – caring for the universe )

1- Allah :- Knowing Allah by his Names & Attributes “the Beauty , the

Greatness , the Perfection “ a group of values is settled in a Muslim. - This group of values comprises manifestation, adornment ,and

renunciation which implies purifying the heart of all that is disgraceful then adorning it with righteousness, consequently Allah will manifest His enlightenment and secrets in the hearts

- in such a manner that takes you out from the circle of bewilderment to the circle of contentment

“ It is indeed in the remembrance of God that people’s hearts find their comfort.” (13:28)

The secret behind all this is a MUSLIM who believed In :( Allah- Humanity – caring for the universe )

2-Humanity :” Man comes before buildings “

A Muslim was brought up to respect the values of time, seeking knowledge, being part of a working team, excellence in work, ….Muslims applied all of these concepts. They changed them from being just commands to directions to a way of life and a program through which Man can be described as serious.

The secret behind all this is a MUSLIM who believed In :( Allah- Humanity – caring for the universe )

2-Humanity :” Man comes before buildings “A Model: There is a book entitled Al-Founun (The Arts) written by Ibn-Okayl, which consists of 800 volumes. If this book were printed, it would cover the walls of this hall from its floor to the ceiling. Abu Al- Wafaa Ibn-Okayl was used to eating rice instead of bread. As he was asked what was wrong with eating bread, he replied that there was nothing wrong except that eating bread would take him more time and he did not like to waste his time eating. Moreover, he used to sharpen his pencils and prepare the papers at times when he was feeling tired. He also used to ask two of his servants to read aloud while he was in the bathroom in order not to waste time. What kind of a person is this?

The secret behind all this is a MUSLIM who believed In :( Allah- Humanity – caring for the universe )

3- caring for the universe :The first creed in this universe states that it is created and it glorifies Allah. “...and decidedly not a thing (is) except that it extols His praise, but you do not comprehend their Extolment” (TMQ, 17:44).

Let’s imagine that this Muslim believes that wood, this window and that wall, they all praise Allah; what would he do to them?

Certainly, he would neither impair nor spoil them or any other thing in this environment.

HowwasThis Muslim

brought up?

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Brought up by the Messenger “pbuh” the teacher of all teachers who

was sent as a mercy to all mankind to perfect good manners and who was on great moral character The Prophet (may Allah send

His blessing and peace upon him) said, "was sent to perfect good manners." [Malik]

WhyMuslims

lagging behind Today?

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Muslims are lagging behind because they have neglected education. Hence, education has lost its balance and produced these results.

“The decadence of Morals leads to The decadence of Nations .”

But , Does this mean that Islamic civilization died out?The Islamic civilization has been put to sleep by the Muslims themselves. It is not dead.Our evidence for this is that the core of the Islamic civilization is the Quran. This Ever-Glorious text is an eternal bond between Allah, The Allmighty, and mankind until the Day of Judgment. Besides, the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is still mentioned in Adhan five times a day. “And did We not raise your name for your remembrance?” (TMQ, 94:4)So we agree that the Islamic civilization is sleeping.

Humanity and the entire world still need Muslims. The other nations need to learn how to return to believing in Allah and in Man's potential, and caring about the universe.

As we also believe the 5 major legitimate goals in Islam include “safeguarding of self, mind, religion, property and human dignity which are known nowadays as “Human Rights”.

How can we

achievethe Islamic

Revival?

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The Reform : could be achieved through proper upbringing and education. The Islamic civilization is not mere ideals and slogans . Muslims have to achieve such a sacred mission.

The way to Islamic Revival is by good upbringing; that is all it takes. Let’s teach our children and bring them up to love the Prophet, (SAWS). Let’s instill in our children the love of the Qur'an, the love of humanity, the need to have faith in Allah (SWT) the Compassionate. Let’s teach them that they are here to bring prosperity to the universe. That is all. Let’s educate ! For education is the only means; Allah says what can be translated as, “Praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds” (TMQ, 1:2), for He has the power to guide us and grant us success in bringing up our children & our self .

Proper upbringing & education

Is the ultimate way

To achieve

Islamic Revival

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References : Empowerment within Islamic civilization sheikh Ali Gomaa .

Rwa’3 Ekbal -Abol Hasan al Nadwi . Islam And The World Abol Hasan al Nadwi .www. Zaytuna.org – shaykh - Hamza Yusuf . In the Footsteps of the Prophet (P) - Hamza Yusuf .Prohibitions of the Tongue - Session 4 – Hamza Yusuf .Al-hekam (The Judgment) by Ibn-Ataa 'Allah.

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