06-30-2003, 07:12 AM
Tarbiyyah: The Key to Victory
Shaykh ‘Alee Hasan al-Halabee [1]
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The Ways in which Creation Operates
Jubayr ibn Nufayr said: Once, when Cyprus was conquered and its people were divided and they used to cry to each other, I saw Abud-Dardaa sitting alone crying. So, I said: O, Abud-Dardaa! What makes you cry on this day in which Allaah has strengthened Islaam and its people? So, he said: “Wo be to you O Jubayr. How significant the creation is to Allaah when they abandon His commands. Between us is a nation, who were evidently strong and had dominion, they abandoned the commands of Allah, so see what has become of them!” [2]
So, this is a clear and indisputable evidence that cultivation and education upon the commands of Allaah – with the beneficial knowledge and righteous actions – is the basis for achieving the help of Allaah; whilst abandoning this is the cause for defeat. “Indeed, Allaah – the One free from all defects, the Most High – has established certain Sunan (ways and causes) upon His creation, whosoever fulfills them will achieve success and felicity, but whosoever turns away from them has indeed gone astray. Allaah – the Most High – explains this Sunan with regards to those who disbelieve:
“Similar Sunan (ways) were faced by people before you, so travel through the earth and see what was the end of those who disbelieved.” [3] And He – the Most Perfect – says: “Such was the Sunnah (way) of Allaah with those who lived before. Indeed, in the Sunnah of Allaah you will find no change.” [4] ” [5]
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