“O Children of Israel, remember My favor that I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds [i.e., peoples].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 47.
This verse also reminds muslims of the uncountable blessings Allah, the Exalted, has granted people. Remembering this is an excellent way of increasing one’s patience in times of difficulty as losing a few blessings when one still possesses countless more should prevent them from impatience. Muslims should therefore observe each difficulty in a positive way by recounting the many blessings they still possess instead of dwelling on the few they have lost.
In addition, truly acknowledging this fact will prevent one from adopting pride as being proud over things which someone else has created and innately owns is foolish. A muslim should therefore demonstrate true gratitude by using each blessing according to the teachings of Islam.
Finally, this verse reminds muslims of the very important position they have been appointed to by Allah, the Exalted, namely, the ambassadors of Islam. It is extremely important for muslims to fulfil this duty according to their potential. The best way to achieve this is by fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and being patient with His choices. Islam spread across the entire globe because the righteous predecessors took this duty very seriously. When they gained and acted on beneficial knowledge the outside world recognised the truthfulness of Islam through their behaviour. This caused countless people to enter the fold of Islam. Unfortunately, many muslims today believe that showing others about Islam is merely in one’s appearance, such as growing a beard or wearing a scarf. This is only an aspect of representing Islam. The greatest part is by adopting the characteristics of Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, discussed in the Holy Quran and his traditions. Only with this attitude will the outside world observe the true nature of Islam. A muslim should always remember that adopting an Islamic appearance while possessing characteristics which oppose the teachings of Islam only causes the outside world to disrespect Islam. They will be held accountable for this disrespect as they are the cause of it. A muslim should therefore behave as a true ambassador of Islam by adopting the inward teachings of Islam as well as the outer appearance of Islam.
In addition, this important position should remind muslims that they will be held accountable and questioned whether they fulfilled this role or not on Judgment Day. The same way a king would become angry at their diplomat and representative if they failed to fulfil their duty so will Allah, the Exalted, become angry with the muslim who fails to fulfill their duty as an ambassador of Islam.
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