The next characteristic of the true servants of the Most Merciful is mentioned at the end of chapter 25 Al Furqan, verse 74:
“And those who say, “Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us a leader [i.e., example] for the righteous.””
In reality, this verse does not mean the true servants of the Most Merciful desire to be religious or worldly leaders. It actually means that they desire to adopt the qualities of the leaders of mankind, such as the Holy Prophets, peace be upon them, as they are the best and most beloved to Allah, the Exalted. This supplication is an indirect way of desiring the love of Allah, the Exalted. This verse shows that this cannot be obtained without striving practically, which is further supported by a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6502. It advises that after fulfilling the obligatory duties and striving to perform voluntary good deeds one obtains the love of Allah, the Exalted. Therefore, a muslim must strive to perform all the things loved by Allah, the Exalted, and abstain from all things disliked by Allah, the Exalted, if they desire to adopt the best characteristics and become a beloved of Allah, the Exalted.
In addition, this part of the verse indicates that acting in the manner discussed will cause one to fulfil the supplication mentioned at the start of this verse which was discussed in the previous blogs. Namely, to desire to have a pious spouse and children so that they become a great asset for a muslim instead of a burden in both worlds.
This part of the verse can also mean that the true servants of the Most Merciful desire and strive to fulfil the important duty of commanding good and forbidding evil so that they are rewarded for those who heed and act on their advice. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 2351. And as indicated by this Hadith the true servants of the Most Merciful fear becoming a cause for the misguidance of others. This will only cause one’s sins to increase depending on how many people a person misguides.
They desire to be a positive role model for those under their care. This is an important duty on all muslims according to a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 2928.
To conclude this blog series, all muslims must strive to adopt the characteristics of the true servants of the Most Merciful. Through this and the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, will they be blessed in this world and find a refuge and an eternal resting place in the next world. This has been indicated in the next verse. Chapter 25 Al Furqan, verse 75:
“Those will be awarded the Chamber for what they patiently endured, and they will be received therein with greetings and [words of] peace.”
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