“Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see. Deaf, dumb and blind – so they will not return [to the right path].”
The one who kindled the fire could be referring to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, who kindled the fire of faith in order to benefit mankind. Chapter 14 Ibrahim, verse 1:
“…[This is] a Book which We have revealed to you that you might bring mankind out of darknesses into the light by permission of their Lord – to the path of the Exalted in Might, the Praiseworthy.”
But the non-muslims denied the truth even though it was clear to them. In respect to the non-muslims of Mecca, as they spent their whole lives with the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, they knew he was no liar. As they were masters of the Arabic language, they knew the Holy Quran were not the words of a created being otherwise they would have produced something like it, thereby proving it was not divine. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 23:
“And if you are in some doubt, concerning what We sent down upon Our special devotee, then bring one chapter like it, and call upon all your helpers beside Allah, if you are truthful.”
In respect to the people of the book living Medina, they clearly recognized the truthfulness of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and the Holy Quran as they were both described in their divine scriptures. Chapter 6 Al An’am, verse 20:
“Those to whom We have given the Scripture recognize it[the Holy Quran] as they recognize their [own] sons…”
And chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 146:
“Those to whom We gave the Scripture know him [Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him] as they know their own sons…”
But even though the truth was clear to both groups, they stubbornly rejected it out of fear of losing the worldly things they had obtained, such as wealth and leadership. They feared Islam would force them to alter their behaviour, which would prevent them from gaining more worldly things, and it force them to use the blessings they had been granted in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted. As their desires for worldly gain overpowered them, they could not submit to the truth and instead chose to oppose it in order to preserve their social position. This is the reason why the majority of the affluent people in history were the first to reject and oppose the Holy Prophets, peace be upon them. Because of their attitude, Allah, the Exalted, removed the light of faith so that they could not benefit from it and allowed the fire of Islam to remain, so that it destroyed them. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 17:
“…but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see.”
Chapter 61 As Saf, verses 8-9:
“They want to extinguish the light of Allāh with their mouths, but Allāh will perfect His light, although the disbelievers dislike it. It is He who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth to manifest it over all religion, although those who associate others with Allāh dislike it.”
When light is removed one cannot observe their surroundings. As a result, they will not be able to differentiate between the things which benefit them from those which will harm them. Nor will they be able to observe and journey down the right path in order to obtain peace of mind and success in both worlds. As a result, this person will live their life wandering blindly from one problem to the next, living a life devoid of peace of mind, even if they have the world at their feet. As they do not recognize nor accept the truth, they will not use the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. This will only increase their difficulties in both worlds. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 17:
“…but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see. Deaf, dumb and blind – so they will not return [to the right path].”
And chapter 20 Taha, verses 124-126:
“And whoever turns away from My remembrance – indeed, he will have a depressed [i.e., difficult] life, and We will gather [i.e., raise] him on the Day of Resurrection blind.” He will say, “My Lord, why have you raised me blind while I was [once] seeing?” [Allāh] will say, “Thus did Our signs come to you, and you forgot [i.e., disregarded] them; and thus will you this Day be forgotten.””
The only way one can avoid this outcome is when they accept and act on the truth of Islam. This will ensure they clearly observe the difference between the things which harm them from those which benefit them. This will ensure they use the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted. This in turn will lead to peace of mind and body in both worlds. Chapter 16 An Nahl, verse 97:
“Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do.”
Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 17-18:
“Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see. Deaf, dumb and blind – so they will not return [to the right path].”
These verses also indicate the importance for a muslim to benefit others through the light of faith. One can only achieve this by representing Islam correctly through their actions and speech. This is achieved when one learns and acts on the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. When a muslim fails to behave in this manner they will misrepresent Islam. Failing one’s duty to correctly represent Islam to the rest of the world is something a muslim will not get away with in this world or on Judgement Day. This is a duty that falls on every muslim’s shoulders the moment they accept Islam as their faith and way of life.
In addition, the main verses also make it clear that the only way one can correctly use the senses and faculties they have been granted is in the light and guidance of faith. When the light of faith is removed, then one’s senses become blind and as a result they will only lead them to difficulties in both worlds. This is quite obvious to observe, even on a national level. When a society abandons faith and belittles its importance, it will always lead to injustice and a lack of wellbeing for its members. Irrespective of how good the law in this society may be, the moment people feel they can escape the authorities, they will do wrong in order to gain some worldly benefit. Only the fear of Allah, the Exalted, which is a direct result of the light of faith, can prevent this attitude. Without faith, one will lean towards their desires and biases and as a result they will never behave justly with others. This will cause injustice to spread across society.
In addition, when one’s senses become blind, then they will blindly follow social media, culture, fashion and society. These things will become Gods for them, Gods which will order them to misuse the blessings they have been granted by Allah, the Exalted. They will then spend their entire life trying to please these Gods and as a result they will neglect the things which lead to their happiness. This will only harm their mental and physical well-being in both worlds. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 18:
“Deaf, dumb and blind – so they will not return [to the right path].”
Whereas, when one uses their faculties and senses in the light of faith, they will obey none other than Allah, the Exalted, Who only commands and forbids what is best for them. They will possess and obey only one God instead of multiple Gods, such as social media, fashion and culture. This will increase their mental and physical well-being, just like an employee who only answers to one supervisor instead of multiple supervisors. They will then use the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted, which will lead to further peace of mind and body in both worlds.
Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 17-18:
“Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see. Deaf, dumb and blind – so they will not return [to the right path].”
Without the light of faith, one’s life becomes meaningless and aimless. As a result, they will blindly wander in this world without understanding their purpose. Chapter 51 Adh Dhariyat, verse 56:
“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”
Because of their attitude, they will fail to fulfill their purpose, which involves sincerely obeying Allah, the Exalted. This is achieved when one uses the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. When one fails to fulfil their purpose, they become like an invention which fails to fulfil its primary function, even if they achieved much worldly success. As a result, they will lead an empty and meaningless life. If they fail to recognize and accept the truth, then when they reach the Day of Judgement, they may well be discarded, just like an item which fails to fulfil its primary function of creation is discarded.
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