The world TODAY through the prophet (saw)'s eyes BACK THEN
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:20 am
Question:
Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) said that nations will haunt against us. Can we say that this is happening right now?
Answer Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Nations are about to scheme against you in the same way as greedy eaters vie with one another on the dining-table. One of the companions, may Allah be pleased with them all, asked: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Will that relate to being few in numbers?’ The Prophet said: ‘No, but your huge number will be of little effectiveness, and (Allah) will cast Al-Wahan in your hearts.’ They said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, what does Al-Wahan mean?’ He said, ‘Your hearts are strongly attached to life luxuries and you feel strong aversion to death’.†(Ahmad and Abu-Dawud)
The previous Hadith is considered one of the miracles with which the Prophet (pbuh) was aided. The Hadith refers to what will happen by the end of this world. In other words, it shows the extent of the moral decay that will affect the Muslim Ummah, and will encourage its enemies to haunt it, especially after neglecting Allah’s Commands and ignoring His Prophet’s teachings.
The miracles that Allah Almighty has granted His Prophets, peace and blessings be upon them all, to help in delivering their messages, are not only rules and regulations from which the Muslim Ummah can seek guidance regarding what is lawful and what is prohibited. Rather, They serve as a means of encouraging the Muslim to bear the sufferings and tribulations of life with patience and perseverance, keeping in mind that Allah will never forsake him.
The words of the Hadith show that the state of weakness facing the Muslim Ummah nowadays is transitory.
Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) said that nations will haunt against us. Can we say that this is happening right now?
Answer Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Nations are about to scheme against you in the same way as greedy eaters vie with one another on the dining-table. One of the companions, may Allah be pleased with them all, asked: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Will that relate to being few in numbers?’ The Prophet said: ‘No, but your huge number will be of little effectiveness, and (Allah) will cast Al-Wahan in your hearts.’ They said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, what does Al-Wahan mean?’ He said, ‘Your hearts are strongly attached to life luxuries and you feel strong aversion to death’.†(Ahmad and Abu-Dawud)
The previous Hadith is considered one of the miracles with which the Prophet (pbuh) was aided. The Hadith refers to what will happen by the end of this world. In other words, it shows the extent of the moral decay that will affect the Muslim Ummah, and will encourage its enemies to haunt it, especially after neglecting Allah’s Commands and ignoring His Prophet’s teachings.
The miracles that Allah Almighty has granted His Prophets, peace and blessings be upon them all, to help in delivering their messages, are not only rules and regulations from which the Muslim Ummah can seek guidance regarding what is lawful and what is prohibited. Rather, They serve as a means of encouraging the Muslim to bear the sufferings and tribulations of life with patience and perseverance, keeping in mind that Allah will never forsake him.
The words of the Hadith show that the state of weakness facing the Muslim Ummah nowadays is transitory.