![]() ![]() When you walk in the maze of Medina’s lanes, you can still smell the scent of the Prophet (S), Ali (‘a), and Fatimah(‘a). Otherwise, it will only be a superficial act and the relinquishing of duty and they will not take any other benefit of such a Godly religion held as holy and sacred. A hajji goes around the house and says, “here I am,” one who wants to throw off the dress of selfishness, and like Isma’il, throw himself lovingly at the altar of love, and with knowledge and wisdom, with pleasure and purity, turn toward the objective of giving everything up in a sense with the intention of sacrifice. Hajj is the base and platform of Abraham, the breaker of idols, and Isma’il the submissive, the devoted Hajar, Muhammad (S), Ali (‘a), Fatimah Al- Zahra’ (‘a). Hajj is the great legacy of Abraham and Muhammad (S) which allows all God-seeking individuals to understand that if one seeks to be a man in the true meaning of the word, come towards us, take distance from yourself and become Godly. Hajjĭuring hajj, people take themselves to the place of sacrifice and look to see whether they are capable of shedding everything off and go towards God cleansed. In jurisprudential references, it has been said that being insolent to people even though they may not be Muslim, carries its own punishment, let alone insulting divine religions. “and speak kindly to people,” (Al-Baqarah, 2:83). The Holy Qur’an clearly stipulates that in talking to people, kindness and good conduct must be taken into consideration: Treating man with contempt has no place in Qur’anic culture and the culture of Imams (‘a). ![]() “We did not send you but as a mercy to the nations,” (Al-Anbiya, 21:107). “Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire hardship for you,” (Al-Baqarah, 2:185) All of the Qur’anic verses, except the “Bara’at” verse, scream out that the rulings of the Qur’an are that of love, compassion, and ease: The nature of Islam is a logical one and one which centers on speaking and listening. The Holy Qur’an is in harmony with the nature of man, and the nature of both man and Islam are against oppression and violating human rights. So long as this religion is well explained, all men will find it easily acceptable. There has been no complicated law prescribed for people in Islam, and it is against any kind of aggression and injustice. Islam is a collection of laws and rulings which are very easy to perform. Islam advocates friendship, love, and peace and has never waged war or made enemies of individuals. Islam, in addition to safeguarding the rights of all humanity, pays attention to the rights of animals. I will prove to them that democracy, freedom, justice, equality, and human rights flow in the spirit of Islam. I am waiting for a day when I will be able to stand in front of lawyers both, criminal and civil, intellectuals, academics, and personalities who are thinkers on a global level, and talk about Islam and familiarize them with Islam’s humane dimensions and the liberating face of Shi’ite. Islam is based on simplicity and not on severity and terror as our Holy Prophet Muhammad (S) has said, “Allah appointed me with an easy and forbearing religion,” 1. The religion of Islam is one that claims to be global therefore, we have to introduce it in such a way that can be easily accepted by men. Such a person can serve society and put the guidance of man in the forefront of his thoughts, and his death shall be an honorable one. Man can be a true subject and obedient to God once he can perceive that he has a loving God, a God that is all compassion and His mercy overpowers His anger. ![]()
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