One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty One Years?!
"It will matter little if you do not help the Prophet, for Allah surely helped him when the unbelievers drove him out of his home and he was but one of the two when they were in the cave, and when he said to his companion: 'Do not grieve. Allah is with us..' Then Allah caused His tranquility to descend upon him, and supported him with hosts you did not see; and He humbled the word of the unbelievers. And Allah's word is inherently uppermost. Allah is All-Powerful, All-Wise." 9:40
He was chased out of town. He was marked for assasination. His enemies were many. His friends were few. His enemies trusted him as much as his friends. He did not own much. He loved everyone. He did not despise anyone. His mission shall continue . to establish Adl (Justice) and Amn (Peace) for everyone, no matter how much or how long it may take.
We date ourselves from the night Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) began his journey from Makkah to Madinah, one thousand four hundred and twenty one years ago. This journey is a history in itself and in it is a message for mankind of historical proportions. Incumbent it is upon humankind to pursue the establishment of Justice and Peace, he said.
Physical migration and perseverance is an important milestone on the road to establish Justice and Peace. Intellectual migration from the subjugated minds to an awakened spirit is equally important. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was commanded and led to continue the struggle of establishing Justice and Peace. It is inspiring indeed to see the clarity and purpose of his mission inspite of life threatening challenges for himself and his handful friends.
The message of One God is timeless and universal started by Prophet Adam and continued by Ibrahim, Jesus and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon all of them). Need of the day is to renew the same call that was made 1421 years ago.
The human society deserves to marvel its scientific achievements but cannot afford to admit its weaknesses. Moral degradation, selective justice, purposeless life, meaningless pursuits are coveted principles of modern society. In the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), we learn of an amazing blend of pursuing futurustic goals to establish Peace and Justice in the most adverse environment. His mission was flexible to accommodate everyone but never lost its purpose.
Followers of his mission must examine the much too flexible approaches and compromising attitudes being adapted today. The timeless and universal call of One God must continue to be made but not by compromises. Hijrah of minds and thinking is the need of the day.
O Allah (swt) bless us with clarity in our purpose and strength to pursue the mission Prophet Muhammad launched 1421 years ago. O Allah, empower us to actively participate in the struggle to give man, the peace and justice he is denying for himself for much too long. O Allah, help us not find ourselves wavering and compromising for small successes at the expense of eternal success. Ameen Ya Rabb.
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