51:56 – I have only created Jinns and men that they may serve Me. 5032
Man was created to serve Allah and how do you serve Allah ? Do you think if you said the five times prayers, given Zakat and observed fast – the job is over. These are only pre-requisits to help them to do that (serve Allah) for which they were created. You serve Him by turning brown earth into green, or cleaning the streets, and you serve Him by Spreading Education. That way you can reform the people. The pre-conditions are there to help you to do that. Today, the Muslims are not doing that. They are content with the rituals and they are content with going into the Book. They remain ignorant today. Why? Why are they not playing an effective role? It is because - Islam is in the Book and the Muslims are in the grave!
20:114 – “O my Lord! Advance me in knowledge.”
STRIVE TOGETHER (as in a race)
2:148 - To each is a goal to which Allah turns him; then strive together (as in a race) toward all that is good. Whosoever ye are Allah will bring you together. For Allah hath power over all things. 153
153 “To each is a goal to which he turns.” The simile of life being a race in which we all zealously run forward to the one goal, viz., the goal of good, may be applied individually and nationally.
Ways of serving Allah: (few examples)
The first word revealed to the Prophet is “IQRA” (Read).
96:1 - Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher Who created 6203 6204
96:3 - Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful
6203 Iqraa may mean “read”, or “recite or rehearse”, or “proclaim aloud”, the object understood being Allah’s Message. In worldly letters he was unversed ,but with spiritual knowledge his mind and soul were filled, and now had come the time when he must stand forth to the world and declare his mission. (96.1)
6204 The declaration or proclamation was to be in the name of Allah the Creator. It was not for any personal benefit to the Prophet: to him there was to come bitter persecution, sorrow, and suffering. It was the call of Allah for the benefit of erring humanity. Allah is mentioned by his title of “thy Lord and Cherisher”, to establish a direct nexus between the source of the Message and the one addressed. The message was not merely an abstract proposition of Philosophy, but the direct concrete message of a personal Allah to the creatures whom He loves and cherishes. “Thy” addressed to the Prophet is appropriate in two ways: (1) he was in direct contact with the divine Messenger (Gabriel) and Him Who sent the Messenger; (2) he represented the whole of humanity, in a fuller sense than that in which Christ Jesus is the “Son of Man.” (96.1)
51:56 - I have only created jinns and men that they may serve
5032 Creation is not for idle sport or play: xxi. 16. Allah has a serious Purpose behind it, which, in our imperfect state, we can only express by saying that each creature is given the chance of development and progress towards the Goal, which is Allah. Allah is the source and centre of all power and all goodness, and our progress depends upon our putting ourselves into accord with His Will. This is His service. It is not of any benefit to Him: see the next two verses: it is for our own benefit. (51.56)
16:125 - Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best who have strayed from His Path and who received guidance. 2161 2162
2161 It may be that the Preacher sometimes says to himself, “What is the use of teaching these people? They have made up their minds, or they are obstinate; or they are only trying to catch me out,” Let him not yield to such a thought. Who knows how the seed of the Word of Allah may germinate in people’s minds? It is not for man to look for results. Man’s inner thoughts are known best to Allah. (16.125)
67:2 - He Who created Death and Life that He may try which of you is best in deed: and He is the Exalted in Might Oft-Forgiving 5556 5557 5558
5557 Creation, therefore, is not in mere sport, or without a purpose with reference to man. The state before our present life, or the state after, we can scarecely understand. But our present Life is clearly given to enable us to strive by good deeds to reach a nobler state. (67.2)
5558 All this is possible, because Allah is so Exalted in Might that He can perfectly carry out His Will and Purpose, and that Purpose is Love, Mercy, and Goodness to His creatures. (67.2)
3:145 -And swiftly shall We reward those that (serve Us with) gratitude. 4613:145 -And swiftly shall We reward those that (serve Us with) gratitude. 461
51:56 – I have only created Jinns and men that they may serve Me. 5032
Man was created to serve Allah and how do you serve Allah ? Do you think if you said the five times prayers, given Zakat and observed fast – the job is over. These are only pre-requisits to help them to do that (serve Allah) for which they were created. You serve Him by turning brown earth into green, or cleaning the streets, and you serve Him by Spreading Education. That way you can reform the people. The pre-conditions are there to help you to do that. Today, the Muslims are not doing that. They are content with the rituals and they are content with going into the Book. They remain ignorant today. Why? Why are they not playing an effective role? It is because - Islam is in the Book and the Muslims are in the grave!
3:145 -And swiftly shall We reward those that (serve Us with) gratitude. 461
3:182 - Allah never harms those who serve Him.” 488
550 the essence of Islam is to serve Allah and do good to your fellow-creatures. This is wider and more comprehensive than “Love God and love your neighbour”. For it includes duties to animals as our fellow-creatures, and emphasises practical service rather than sentiment. (4.36)
551 Neighbours who are near: that is, in local situation as well as intimate relationships, just as neighbours who are strangers includes those whom we do not know or who live away from us (4.36)
552 - The Companion by your side may be your intimate friends and associates, just as the way-farers you meet may be a casual acquaintance on your travels. This last is much wider than the “stranger within your gate.” (4.36)
554- Real deeds of service and kindness proceed, not from showing off or from a superior sort of condescension (cf. “White Man’s Burden”), but from a frank recognition of our own humility and the real claims, before Allah, of all our fellow-creatures. For in our mutual needs we are equal before Allah, or perhaps the best of us (as the world sees us) may be worse than the worst of us (from the same point of view). (4.36)
9:112- Those that turn (to Allah) in repentance: that serve Him and praise Him : that wander in devotion to the Cause of Allah ; that bow down and prostrate themselves in prayer; that enjoin good and forbid evil; and observe the limits set by Allah; (these do rejoice ). So proclaim the glad tidings to the Believers. 1363
21:19-To Him belong all (creatures) in the heavens and on earth :even those who are in his (very ) Presence are not too proud to serve Him nor are they (ever)weary (of His service): 2679
2679 The pure angelic hosts, whom we imagine to be glorious creatures of light, high in Heavens, near the Throne of Allah Himself, are yet His creatures, and serve Him without ceasing, and are proud to do so Such is the majesty of Allah Most High. (21.19)
29:16- And (We also saved )Abraham : Behold he said to his people “serve Allah and fear Him: that will be best for you if ye understand! 3438
29:17- “For ye do worship idols besides Allah and ye invent falsehood. The things that ye worship besides Allah have no power to give you sustenance: then seek ye sustenance from Allah serve Him and be grateful to Him: to Him will be your return. 3439
3439 Sustenance in the symbolic as well as the literal sense. Seek from Allah all that is necessary for your upkeep and development, and for preparing you for your future Destiny. Lay all your hopes in Him and in no one else. Dedicate yourselves to his worship. He will give you all that is necessary for your growth and well being, and you should show your gratitude to him by conforming your will entirely to His. (29.17)
29:56- O My servants who believe! Truly spacious is My Earth : therefore serve ye Me (and Me alone! 3489
6:162- Say: “Truly my prayer and my service of sacrifice my life and my death are (all) for Allah the Cherisher of the Worlds:”
11:26- ‘That ye serve none but Allah: verily I do fear for you the Penalty of a Grievous Day.”1517
1517 Noah’s mission was to a wicket world, plunged in sin. The mission had a double character, as in the mission of all Prophets of Allah: it had to warm men against evil and call them to repentance, and it had to give them the glad tidings of Allah’s Grace in case they turned back to Allah: it was a Guidance and Mercy. (11.26)
35:30- For He will pay them their meed nay He will give them (even) more out of His faults are blotted out , and he is treated as if he had committed no faults: “for Allah is Oft- Forgiving. And ready to appreciate service”. (35.30)
3917 Cf,xiv. 5, and n.2877for shakur. Allah is ready to recognise, appreciate, and reward the smallest service, without regard to the defects in that service. His gracious acceptance is compared to “gratitude” among men. (35.30)
37:1 By those who range themselves in ranks. 4030 4031
37:2- And so are strong in repelling (evil) 4032
37:3- And thus proclaim the message (of Allah)!
4031 Two questions arise: (1) are the doers of the three things noted in verses 1-3 the same person, whose actions or qualities are differently described, or are they three distinct sets of persons? (2) in either case, who are they ? as to (1) the most authoritative view is that the three clauses describe the same set of persons in different aspects. As to (2) some take them to refer to angle, and others understand by them the good men, the men of God, who strive and range themselves in Allah’s service.
4032 The three acts in verses 1-3 are consecutive, as shown by the particle fa. I understand them to mean that angels and good men:
(1) are ever ready to range themselves in ranks in the service of Allah and work in perfect discipline and accord at all times;
(2) that they check and frustrate evil wherever they find it and they are strengthened in doing so by their discipline and their ranging themselves in ranks: and
(3) that this service furthers the
39:2- Verily it is We who have revealed the book to thee in Truth: so serve Allah offering Him sincere devotion.
39:3- Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who take for protectors other than Allah (say): “We only serve them in order that they may bring us nearer to Allah. “Truly will judge between them in that wherein they differ. But Allah guides not
such as are false and ungrateful. 4243 4244 4245
4243 In the many Signs in Creation as describe below, there yet is a clear indication of the unity of Plan, pointing to the Unity of the Creator. Worship or service is due to none but Him. And He wants exclusive and sincere devotion. (39.3)
4244 
Worshippers of Idols or of deities other than Allah, e.g., saints or perhaps Wealth and Power, Science or Selfish Desire, may pretend that these are symbols that may get them nearer to their self-development, nearer to the goal of their life, nearer to Allah, but they are altogether on the wrong track. (39.3)
39:11 - Say: “Verily I am commanded to serve Allah with sincere devotion;
39:14 - Say: “It is Allah I serve with my sincere (and exclusive) devotion:
39:15 - “Serve ye what ye will besides Him. “Say: “Truly those in loss are those who lose their own souls and their People on the Day of Judgement: Ah! That is indeed the (real and) evident Loss!” 4264 4265
4264 This is not a command or permission but a reproach and warning. The address of the Prophet of Allah may be paraphrased thus: “Whatever happens I will follow the command of Allah. He has revealed Himself, and I know that He is One, supreme over all creatures. Him alone will I serve. Is there any so ignorant as to seek anyone else? Let him do so and see the result. The loss will be his own. For he falls from Grace into Evil.’ (39.15)
4265 The cult of Evil results in the destruction of all that is best and most valuable in us, as well as poisons all the affections which link us to our families, friends, and people, in the Final Adjustment, which we call the Day of Judgment. (39.15)
63:9 - O ye who believe! let not your riches or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah. If any act thus the loss is their own. 5476
5476 Riches and human resources of all kinds are but fleeting sources of enjoyment. They should not turn away the good man from his devotion to Allah:
“Remembrance of Allah” includes every act of service and goodness, every kind thought and kind deed, for this is the service and sacrifice which Allah requires of us. If we fail in this, the loss is our own, not any one else’s: for it stunts our own spiritual growth. (63.9)
63:10 - And spend something (in charity) out of the substance which We have bestowed on you before death should come to any of you and he should say “O my Lord! Why didst thou not give me respite for a little while? I should then have given (largely) in charity and I should have been one of the doers of good.” 5477
5477 “Substance” or Sustenance”. Whatever good we enjoy comes from Allah, and it is our duty to use some of it in the service of others, for that is Charity and the service of Allah. Every unselfish act is Charity. And we must not postpone our good resolutions to the future. Death may come suddenly on us, and we cannot then be allowed to plead for more time. Every present moment calls urgently for its good deed. (63.10)
9:91 - There is no blame on those who are infirm or ill or who find no resources to spend (on the cause) if they are sincere (in duty) to Allah and His Apostle :no ground (of complaints can there be against such as do right: and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful. 1343
1343 Though active service in person or by contributing resources is expected in emergencies of every person who believes in the Cause, there are some who must necessarily be exempted without the least blame attaching to them. Such would be those who are weak in body on account of age, sex, infirmity or illness. Personal service in their case is out of the question, but they could contribute towards expenses if they are able. But if they are too poor to afford even such assistance, they are excused. But in all cases the motive must be sincere, and there should be a desire to serve and to such duty as they can. With such motives people are doing good or right in whatever form they express their service: sometimes, in
42:36 - Whatever ye are given (here) is (but) a convenience of this Life: but that which is with Allah is better and more lasting: (it is) for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord; 4575 4576
4576 The higher and more permanent gifts which come from Allah’s Presence are for those who truly worship and serve Allah. These are described by nine of their characteristics:V IZ.
(1) they have Faith: and it follows that
(2) they trust in Allah, instead of running after false standards or values:
(3) they eschew the more serious offences against Allah’s Law, and of course keep clear of any offences against sex (indecencies);
(4) While knowing that they are not themselves perfect, they are ready to forgive others, even though they are sorely tried with anger and provocation; for the rest see n. 4578. (42.36)
(5) They are ready at all times to hearken to Allah’s Signs, or to listen to the admonitions of prophets of Allah, and to follow the true Path, as they understand it;
(6) They keep personal contact with Allah, by habits of Prayer and Praise;
(7) Their conduct in life is open and determined by mutual Consultation between those who are entitled to voice, e.g., in private domestic affairs, as between husband and wife, or other responsible members of the house; in affairs of business, as between partners or parties interested; and in State affairs, as between rulers and ruled, or as between different departments of administration, to preserve the unity of administration;
(8) they do not forget Charity, or the help due to their weaker brethren, out of the wealth or gifts or talents or opportunities, which Allah has provided for themselves; and
(9) When other people use them despitefully, they are not cowed down or terrorised into submission and acceptance of evil, but stand up for their rights within the limits mentioned in verse 40. (42. 38)
42:38 - Those who hearken to their Lord and establish regular prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation; who spend out of what we bestow on them for Sustenance; 4578 4579
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith
Hadith 8.48 Narrated by
Abu Shuraih Al Adawi
My ears heard and my eyes saw the Prophet when he spoke, “Anybody who believes in Allah and Last Day, should serve his neighbor generously, and anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should serve his guest generously by giving him his reward.” It was asked. “What is his reward, O Allah’s Apostle?” He said, “(To be entertained generously) for a day and a night with high quality of food and the guest has the right to be entertained for three days (with ordinary food) and if he stays longer, what he will be provided with will be regarded as Sadaqa (a charitable gift). And anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good or keep quiet (i.e. abstain from all kinds of dirty and evil talks).”
Sunan of Abu-Dawood
Hadith 5223 Narrated by
AbuDharr
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: in the morning alms are due from every bone in man’s fingers and toes. Salutation to everyone he meets is alms; enjoining good is alms; forbidding what is disreputable is alms; removing what is harmful from the road is alms; having sexual intercourse with his wife is alms. The people asked: He fulfils his desire, Apostle of Allah; is it alms? He replied: Tell me if he fulfilled his desire where he had no right, would he commit a sin ? He then said: Two rak’ahs which one prays in the forenoon serve instead of all that.
If Allah’s will were to give a people a great deal of good, he would guide them to the straight path. Allah’s bounties with which we are favoured are countless. Of these bounties, the greatest bar none, is no doubt the great faith of Islam, the faith with which we shall never go astray as long as we continue to hold fast to. In fact, we shall be rightly guided and shall enjoy happiness, for this is what Allah - Most High – has promised us and what Allah’s messenger, peace be upon him, has conveyed. Moreover, it is borne out by history and present realities.
We live today, in a deeply disturbed world. Though modern man is highly advanced in many ways, yet he is unable to grasp fully of what he is doing. He fails to understand the meaning and consequences of his actions. To bail human kind out of its predicament. We should aim at in the qualitative development of the life of the people in their spiritual, moral and cultural attainment. They do possess yet untapped resources of vision and creativity as well as moral energies, which can be mobilized..
Science and Technology can no longer force ahead by itself without religion. ISLAM teaches the
the world human love and universal brotherhood. Prophet Muhammad (SAL) was an embodiment of righteousness and pardoned even his worst enemy. Almighty Allah gave unto the world, a practical lesson on the dignity of man, and equality of men. But, what actually happens today? Unfortunately people everywhere do not love the religion they profess and not practice the religion sufficiciently enough as they have failed to read and understand their religion, (and lead lives according to Ilamic Shari’a) and as a result find themselves in strife, in clashes and are at one another’s throats. This has brought about the spiritual and the moral crisis and everyone seems to be acting vindictively and with great hostility against one another. Values and standards in all fields have declined alarmingly. This shows that Man – who is neglectful of his duties towards his Creator, is strengthening the hand of the avowed enemy of mankind –the Satan (17:53).
5:91 - Satan’s plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants and gambling and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?
29:2 - Do men think that they will be left alone on saying "We believe" and that they will not be tested?
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith
Hadith 8.63 Narrated by
Abu Huraira
Allah’s Apostle said, “Time will pass rapidly, good deeds will decrease, and miserliness will be thrown (in the hearts of the people), and the Harj (will increase).” They asked, “What is the Harj?” He replied, “(It is) killing (murdering), (it is) murdering (killing).
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29:7 - Those who believe and work righteous deeds from them shall We blot out all evil (that may be) in them and We shall reward them according to the best of their deeds. 3429
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