Consequences of Actions –
During the Battle of the Badr, the archenemy of Islam, Abu Jahl, was killed by two young Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. When he was pointed out to them, they charged at him until they mortally wounded him. Then, Abdullah Bin Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, found Abu Jahl in his last breath and finished him off. This has been discussed in Hadiths found in Sahih Bukhari, Numbers 3988 and 4020.
After the battle was over and the non-Muslims were defeated, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, ordered the bodies of the non-Muslims to be placed in an old well. After this was done he called out to them, enumerating those in the well, and asked if they had found what Allah, the Exalted, promised them, as he was given exactly what Allah, the Exalted, promised him. When he was questioned about calling out to the dead, he replied that they could hear his words but they could not reply. This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Page 300.
It is important to learn that no matter how much physical or social strength a person has a day will certainly come when they face the consequences of their actions. In most cases, this occurs during their life where the actions of a person leads them to trouble, such as prison and eventually they will face the consequences of their actions in the hereafter as well. This applies to all people not just leaders.
A Muslim should therefore never mistreat others, such as their relatives. They should learn a lesson from the tyrannical leaders of history who were greater in strength than them yet, a day certainly came when their strength did not benefit them and they faced the consequences of their evil deeds. Social influence and strength are fickle things as they quickly pass from person to person thereby, never remaining with anyone for long. Therefore, a Muslim who possesses such strength should use it in a way which is pleasing to Allah, the Exalted, by benefiting themself and others. But if they abuse their authority then they will eventually face a punishment which no one can protect them from.
In addition, it is important not to abuse one’s authority as it may cause them to be hurled into Hell on Judgment Day. Every oppressor will have to give their righteous deeds to their victims and if necessary take the sins of their victims until justice is established. This will cause many oppressors to be thrown into Hell. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6579.
To conclude, a Muslim should never forget to hold themself accountable for their deeds. Those who do will avoid disobeying Allah, the Exalted, and harming others. But those who do not judge themselves will continue disobeying Allah, the Exalted, and harming others heedlessly not knowing that in actual fact they are only harming themselves. But when they realize this fact it will be too late for them to escape punishment.
In addition, it is important to note that one should understand and act on the lessons behind events in history as well as Islamic teachings and not become distracted by irrelevant topics. For example, whether the dead can hear the words of the living is an irrelevant issue as it will not be questioned about Judgement Day. One should always concentrate their efforts on topics and issues which will be questioned about on Judgement Day, such as making good use of the resources one has been granted in this world. If a particular topic or issue will not be questioned about on Judgement Day, one should avoid thinking, discussing and researching about it.
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