Islam guides from cradle to the grave, it guides in all the affairs of life and it doesn't stress on rites and rituals completely. In Islam religion and worldly affairs are not separated, instead we are directed to stay amid worldly affairs and follow the religion. Only the Prophets were perfect; we can't be perfect Muslims rather we should try our utmost and be good Muslims. It is mentioned in the Holy Quran [49:13] "O people, we created you from the same male and female, and rendered you distinct peoples and tribes, that you may recognize one another. The best among you in the sight of GOD is the most righteous. GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant."


In the Last Sermon the Holy Prophet PBUH not only stressed upon observance of obligations but also directed us to behave well with slaves, treat the women properly, adopt fair principles of trade, equality of human beings, blood property and honor of people was declared sacred, to pay the heirs of deceased people their right, declaration of Muslims as one Ummah - in short the Last Sermon was a reminder to the Muslims to beware of their rights and duties.

Most of the religious scholars discuss the old stories of Bani Isreal etc in the sermons and their speeches, there are very few scholars who discuss the contemporary issues confronted by Muslism. There is also lack of consensus among the Ulema and religious decrees are issued without any consensus. There is a great need of Ijtehad as Allama Iqbal was also a great supporter of it, because there is much advancement int he recent ages and only Ijtehad can help the Muslims to get rid of the problems and face the challenges of modern age.

How to become a good Muslim? We should try avoid sins as much as possible, those who abstain from sins will become nearer to Allah and higher degree of Taqwa. If you are journalist then try to be a truthful person, if you are trader act upon the fair principles of trade envisaged by religion Islam, you are a public servant be honest to your job and duty, if you are a politician be honest and fair and if you are a police officer discharge your duty honestly. A religious scholar said in his sermon that if a police officer performs obligations of religions i.e. Prayer, Fasting etc and he is a honest person then his patrolling at night while protecting the honors and property of the people are more than offering the Nafal Midnight Prayer (Tahajjud).

There is not obstacle between the oppressed person and Almighty Allah; if the grievances of a person person are aggrieved then you can't imagine that no worldly benefit can match the sincere prayer of that oppressed person. Let me share a story:-

A king who was much busy in the affairs of his kingdom and he decided to perform the Hajj. He consulted the minister, minister said to him that you can't leave the affairs of the kingdom, it will bring inconveniences in the affairs of the country. Minister advised the King that there is a saint who has performed 50 Hajjs let us buy one Hajj from him. The King agreed and went to the hut of the saint and the King enquired about the price of one Hajj. The saint replied your whole Kingdom can't matched the price of one step I've taken for Hajj. The King became nervous, but the saint offered him, give me that moment when you gave justice to an oppressed person, I am ready to give you my 50 Hajjs. For that reason just Emperors will be placed under the shadow of Arsh.

Be honest to yourself, be honest to your job, be just and fear not. Smiling towards a fellow Muslim is also a good act in Islam, helping others, removing any stone etc fromt eh path, helping neighbours in day to day affairs, planting trees etc are kinds of Sadaqah who said that just offering the prayer is Islam. Islam guides us through life. "There is Sawaab in (rendering service to) every living creature." (Bukhaari, Muslim). "Render ibaadat to Rahman (Allah, The Most Merciful); feed (the poor) and be in the habit of making salaam (whether the Muslim is known or unknown to you), you will then enter Jannat in safety." (Tirmithi, Ibn Majah)

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (SAW) said:

"Smiling when meeting a Muslim is also an act of Sadqah. Commanding goodness and prohibiting evil are also acts of Sadqah. Directing a lost person on the right road is also Sadqah for you. Assisting the blind is also Sadqah for you. Removing a stone, thorn, etc., from the road is also Sadqah for you. Pouring water from your bucket into the bucket of a brother Muslim is also Sadqah."

Hazrat Abu Saeed (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (SAW) said:

"Allah Ta'ala will bestow the green (luxurious) garments of Jannat to the one who clothed a Muslim who had no clothes. Allah Ta'ala will give of the fruits of Jannat to the one who fed a hungry Muslim. Allah Ta'ala will award the finest and pure drink of Jannat to the one who gave a thirsty Muslim something to drink." (Abu Dawood, Tirmithi)

Hazrat Anas Ibn Malik (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (SAW) said:

"There are seven things, the thawaab of which continuously accrues to a person even after death. Deeni knowledge which was taught to anyone; a canal dug (i.e. some form of irrigation), a well dug; a tree planted (from which people or animals derive benefit); a Musjid built; a copy of the Qur'aan left (for someone to recite); and, children who will make dua for forgiveness of their deceased parents." (Targheeb, Bazzaaz, Abu Nuaim)

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (SAW) said:

"I take oath by that Being Who sent me with the true Deen! Allah will not punish on that Day of Qiyaamah the one who had mercy on the orphan; who spoke tenderly with the orphan; who took pity on the orphan." (Targheeb, Tibraani)

"The most beloved to Allah among mankind is the one who is of the greatest benefit to mankind." (Targheeb, Isbahaani)

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