In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2447, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that oppression will become a darkness on the Day of Judgment.
This is vital to avoid as those who find themselves plunged in darkness will unlikely find their way to Paradise. Only those who will be provided a guiding light will be able to do this successfully.
Oppression can take many forms. The first type is when one fails to fulfill the commands of Allah, the Exalted, and refrain from His prohibitions. Even though this has no effect on the infinite status of Allah, the Exalted, it will cause the person to become submerged into darkness in both worlds. According to a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4244, whenever a person commits a sin a black spot is etched on their spiritual heart. The more they sin the more their heart will become encompassed by darkness. This will prevent them from accepting and following true guidance in this world which will ultimately lead to darkness in the next world. Chapter 83 Al Mutaffifin, verse 14:
“No! Rather, the stain has covered their hearts of that which they were earning.”
The next type of oppression is when one oppresses themself by not fulfilling the trust they have been granted by Allah, the Exalted, in the form of their body and other worldly blessings they possess. The greatest of which is one’s faith. This must be protected and strengthened through gaining and acting on Islamic knowledge. The other blessings one possesses must be used in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted.
The final type of oppression is when one mistreats others. Allah, the Exalted, will not forgive these sins until the oppressor’s victim forgives them first. As people are not so merciful this is unlikely to happen. Then justice will be established on Judgment Day where the oppressor’s righteous deeds will be given to their victim and if necessary the victim’s sins will be given to the oppressor. This may lead to the oppressor being hurled into Hell. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6579. One should therefore treat others how they wish to be treated by people. A muslim should avoid all forms of oppression if they desire a guiding light in this world and the next.
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