Defending the Truth –
Abu Jahl once harmed the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Hamza Bin Abdul Mutalib, may Allah be pleased with him, who was not yet Muslim, became enraged when he heard his brother had harmed their nephew, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. As a result, he attacked Abu Jahl and wounded him and then openly declared his acceptance of Islam. The Muslims became much stronger the day Hamza, may Allah be pleased with him, accepted Islam. This has been discussed in Imam Muhammad Kandhlawi’s, Hayatus Sahabah, Volume 1, Pages 282-283.
In this regard, Allah, the Exalted, revealed chapter 6 Al An’am, verse 122:
“And is one who was dead and We gave him life and made for him light by which to walk among the people like one who is in darkness, never to emerge therefrom? Thus it has been made pleasing to the disbelievers that which they were doing.”
This has been discussed in Imam Wahidi’s, Asbab Al Nuzul, 6:122, Page 79.
This reminds Muslims that whenever they encounter anything which drives them towards sins and the disobedience of Allah, the Exalted, which can come in the form of the Devil, one’s inner Devil and other people they should remain steadfast on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. This involves fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and facing destiny with patience. One should never act to please these enemies if it leads to the disobedience of Allah, the Exalted, as no matter what they obtain in this way it will become a great regret and burden for them in both worlds. One should firmly remember that whether they immediately observe it or not Allah, the Exalted, will protect the one who obeys Him even if it displeases these enemies. Whereas, these enemies will not protect them from the anger and punishment of Allah, the Exalted.
Truly remembering that one will be held accountable for every action they perform can aid a Muslim in remaining steadfast in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. An element of this success is constantly remembering Allah, the Exalted. This does not only include remembering Him through one’s tongue but more importantly through actions as outlined earlier. This practical remembrance will ward off these enemies who strive to lead Muslims astray. Chapter 41 Fussilat, verse 36:
“And if there comes to you from Satan an evil suggestion, then seek refuge in Allah…”
It is important to note, this verse declares one should remember Allah, the Exalted, much meaning; they must strive to fulfil all the duties imposed on them by Allah, the Exalted, not cherry pick which ones suit their desires. Nor should they be lazy by occasionally fulfilling them. This Muslim will not obtain the full protection of Allah, the Exalted, from these enemies and are therefore more susceptible to being led astray.
Truly remembering Allah, the Exalted, as mentioned earlier is the key to overcoming all worldly and religious difficulties in both worlds. This has been indicated at the end of the main verse under discussion.
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