The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is mentioned in chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 53:
“And I do not acquit myself. Indeed, the soul is a persistent enjoiner of evil, except those upon which my Lord has mercy. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful.”
The first thing to note, is that a muslim should not attribute purity and piety to themself as this can be a sign of pride. It is closer to servanthood and humility to admit the truth that anything good is only obtained through the mercy and guidance of Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 53 An Najm, verse 32:
“…So do not claim yourselves to be pure; He is most knowing of who fears Him.”
In addition, this verse highlights the importance of understanding that the outer and inner Devils will always persist in misguiding a person. Therefore a muslim must persist in combating both these enemies through sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. It is why a muslim cannot simply accept Islam with the tongue and not strive actively in obeying Allah, the Exalted. The one who behaves in such a manner will be easily defeated by these enemies. Persistence in obedience is required in order to overcome these enemies. It is one of the reasons why the five daily obligatory prayers are spread out throughout a day instead of being grouped together in a few hours or on a single day in the week. This attitude contradicts persistence in obedience to Allah, the Exalted.
In addition, this also indicates that a muslim must persist throughout the day just like their enemies persist throughout the day against them. This is achieved by not only fulfilling one’s obligatory duties, such as the five daily prayers, but by acting on the teachings of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, throughout the day. It is for this reason Allah, the Exalted, has stressed that every aspect of the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is a role model for all muslims to follow. Chapter 33 Al Ahzab, verse 21:
“There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often.”
Only through following his example in everyday life can a muslim through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, overcome these two enemies.
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