Helping others in Need...

Benevolence and charity are the pillars of humanity. Eternally men are social and It is the duty of every human to take care of the other. Through this mutual cooperation the human race can achieve perfection. The Holy Scriptures says that the share of poor and needy persons has been fixed in the wealth of riches. This just due should be transferred without any hesitation otherwise the system will fail and result in hindrances in the way of overall human development.
Once a person said to Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad; that what a good there is in giving to person who is not of worth. Benevolence is like a torrential rain which showers on fields as well as the wasteland without any discrimination, replied Imam Hussein. So why should we make such differences. If a person is in need he should be helped even though he may be your worst enemy, he added.
Prophet Muhammad used to say that there is no worship greater then charity and benevolence. And if we have no time asked one of his companions, he replied; At least one can pick the stones from the public streets so that they may not get hurt.

Saf'wan reports that he was accompanying Imam Hussein when a person came to him. He was in some sort of problem and Hussein ordered me to solve it. I left with him and returned after some time. Allah had made it all right I said. By offering your little time you have earned the benefit of more then thousand prayers said the Imam to me says Saf'wan.
There is another instance when a person went to Imam Hasan for a help who readily agreed for. On the way he found his elder brother Hussein and enquired the person for not asking help from him. He was in I'tikaf (a prayer in which person affray himself from the social life for a limited period), so I thought it better not to disturb him. By God he may have not found a better opportunity to help you said Imam Hasan. For, he thinks that helping a needy person worthy then in I'tikaf for hundred days.
By the following citations one can understand that an act of benevolence is better than thousand worships. Even Allah loves such attitude of human beings.

Why we respect Salaar Masood Ghazi?

There should be tolerance for other religions and there is no place for communal drifts in the religious practices.There are two type of people in this world; first those who believe in God and second the non believers.Second community comprise of unsocial and anti human elements.Specially when it come to religion. No religion permits attack on religious sentiments of others.Let me describe a historical facts in this regard.Prophet Muhammad(s.a) always prohibited his men to encroach the religious liberties of others. It can be noted when we see that he never tried to convert the Nasranees after the battle of Khyber; instead of their defeat they were allowed to cohabit with fellow Muslims. I also remember the story of Syed Salaar Masood Ghazi in this context.He was the the nephew of most notorious Mahmoud of Ghazni.On a call for help from a Syed of Sambhal to save his daughter from prince Jai Singh Chauhan;who forcibly wanted to marry Syed's beautiful daughter, Salaar Masood invaded India.After his victory over Kathers in the battle of Meerut he found some people weeping, gathered near a broken structure.What's the matter he asked? His men replied; this was a place of worship for them and was damaged during the war.He was annoyed to know this. He said we were here to save our pride not to demolish any one's religious sentiments, said Salaar.He ordered to rebuilt the temple. Ironically his maternal uncle Mahmoud is one of the most hated men among Hindus of India. Despite of his relation with Mahmoud, Hindus bow there head in the name of Salar Masood alias Bale Mian ( as he died unmarried at the battle of Behraich later). Mela Nauchandi at Meerut, neza fares at Sambhal and Pooranpur(Amroha),and Urs at his mazar in Behraich are organised to commemorate him. Hindus pray at his memorial at Nauchndi ground in Meerut and when his Urs is organised at Behraich, more Hindu devotees attend the place. Salaar Masood lost his life in India during his expedition but he won the hearts of lot of Indian Hindus and till date his is centre of there devotion.

People doesn't bow to a tyrant but towards the kind victorious commander. This is the power of love. The man who may have been one of the most hated figures in Indian history is one of the most beloved. He is often treated as the lovable Sufi Saints who brought the message of love and peace to India.

Religion is for Peace

People frequently ask me about the views of religion towards tolerance, specially about Islam.There is a misconception that one religion has no place for others faith in its heart.Basic problem lies in the fact that we follow the religion what has been told to us.we live with it but don't try to understand the basic facts about it.Let me try to resolve it in simple words.Hindu belief is that God is in our hearts itself and so is of Islam."Parmeshwar" is universal and has something to deal with humanity not with Hindus alone."Krishna" says, I am lord of all. There is no word used in Gita which refer any of it's part to Hindus alone."Allah" in Quran is not mentioned for Muslims alone.Allah is "Rabbul Aalemeen" i.e Lord of Universe not a"Rabbul Muslemeen'.Allah is 'Rahmat ul Aalemeen'.His blessings are for all as in Aalam, there aren't Muslims alone but there are Hindus, Jews,Christians and even the non believers also.
For God there are only two communities.One is of believers and other is of non-believers
There may be a different criteria in dealing with believers and non believers but there is a guarantee of livelihood in this word on Gods behalf.Some say that even I am following the religion yet I am being ignored.It is not a fact.God never ignores anyone.You can compare non-believers with the rusticated student of any college.Exams are always for the students enrolled not for kicked out students.So keep faith in religion and try to get higher and higher degrees by passing out the current one.Try to be humane.As Almighty has grace and blessings for all try to be good with all.even with non-believers.Who know one day they will be back to the rolls as our god is Rahmatul Aalemeen.Live the religion of humanity.Live the religion of rationality not of Priests and you will find that religion is showing you the path of tolerance.

A Path Towards "GREATNESS"

All man are born just rational, equal in all aspects and free of all evils. With the passage of time majority of them lose their way to worldly desires. Some fell prey to struggle of livelihood, still there are some who find their way in leading the humanity towards greater heights. Leaders are not born but leadership comes through self realisation, struggle and sacrifice and the basic intention behind the work. It is sacrifice that transforms a common man to the great leader. The universal elements in all great men have a big share of sacrifice in their life. Gandhi may have been a successful barrister or a fashionable son of supporting father but he chose the different way. Once he sacrificed his comfortable life and chose the thorny path of struggle he was the different man. May not have become 'Rashtrapati', the president he is now a 'Rashtrapita', the father of the nation and the universal leader. There are more examples to quote such as of Imam Hussein who sacrificed his family, friends even his life for the struggle against evil tyranny now rules the hearts across the universe.Once Gautam Siddhartha decided to leave the palace and the kingdom he was reborn as Lord Buddha.Similarly Abraham decided to sacrifice his son in the way of God his intention was accepted and was set as an example for entire humanity by Lord. As soon as Asoka decided to sacrifice his worldly desires and the lust for an empire history recognised him as Asoka the great. To gain something one has to lose much but in order to attain the greatness one has to lose everything. Even then great people are hardly recognised during their lifetime. They make grand sacrifices without recognition and without any such intention. It is an eternal law that sacrifice is to be recognised someday and when the day comes everyone remembers it. The other path is of struggle. Sacrifice alone does not work but the intention behind it makes the work great. So try to keep your intentions clear, set up your goals, struggle hard and forget the results. Who know one day you will be recognised 'Great'.

Love Your Parents

There is a substitute for every thing in this world except parents. Especially a mother's love and a love for mother have no alternative. Even the best of worships have been placed well below the service of a mother. There is no mercy from Allah if one fails to do so.
A man came to Prophet Muhammad and asked, O you holy soul what is the least one should do to attain the paradise?
Nothing else, but serve your parents specially your mother he replied. Almighty has created everything in this universe for the mankind. In turn God wants nothing but love for himself and your parents he added. Allah wants you to be a servant at his service but all the prayers are to make sure that you feel yourself a human. But there is a service compulsory and that is of your parents. Allah loves this service as much that He placed paradise under the feet of a mother.
Jesus was always courteous to be in the services of his mother. Ailing Mary was well attended by his son. One day she requested to change the place as she felt uncomfortable in that locality. This is not a good place to live as the locals are not well behaved she told him. Jesus carried her to a lonely mountain top and fulfilled her every single wish. Jesus often forced her to make some wish but usually had none. One day she asked for some vegetable. Jesus climbed down the mountain and while he returned Jesus was called back to the heavens by Almighty. Messenger of death asked her to accompany him.
After his return Jesus was the most unfortunate person. He cried hard and such loud were his cries that even the people nearby the mountain rushed to him. Seeing him crying they said, O Jesus! You are the Messiah. You are the healer of all the wounds and killer of all the sorrows. Is it looking nice to see you crying they asked?
But I am also a son he replied. I have never been alone without my mother. Alas I will live without her he added. Then he said, Listen O you people. One who has no love for his mother cannot love anyone and who is not loved by his mother will not be loved even by the God.
Also the religious scriptures suggest that Mothers's love accompany showers of graces from heaven. Although she may never curse her children but every single disappointments caused to her by the children bring sorrows to their life.

There is no substitute for Love

Love has no substitute. If swords suppress the Nations, love win the nationals. It is above all the political boundaries, religious obligations and sectarian drifts. Similar is the Lord Krishna, an Indian Deity loved by all;Not for his bravery but for the message of love he spread all around.
A foreigner on his first visit to India was so much amused to see the people following a number of Deities. How many Gods you follow he asked someone? In India we have so many religions to follow. Every family has its own Deity and moreover many people prey multiple God and Goddesses at a same time. And what about you he asked. I also prey at least a dozen of them. I am so much confused but I want to make just one of them as my lord he said. Which one should I follow he enquired. Here are several photographs just make your choice said the Indian.
After lot of reshuffling he made a choice and Lord Krishna was on the card. When he was questioned about his choice he said; All of them look good but this one is best as I smelled the fragrance of from this very picture. Just see, in every photo you will find one or the other arm in their hands. All of them are the replica of gallantry and are in offensive mode. But this God has a flute and the environment surrounding him suggests that he is a God of love.
Every one has his own angle of observing the things. In some drawing rooms we may found Krishna in a battle field. But Krishna can best be seen through the eyes of Radha or Meera. Try to see him through the eyes of Soordas who was blind but his love for his Deity made him immortal. The point is that the problem of our nation has the solution in those who love others and spread the message humanity. For ages our Identity as a nation has been the worshippers of love with few exceptions. Majority is kind hearted and loving and the time has come when these people should come forward in advocacy of humanism and love so that we may preserve our traditional identity.

The Power of Will and Determination

The brilliant achievement of world, historic men as well as the amazing progress made by humanity in all the various technological, economic and social fields , have all been achieved through self-reliance and perseverance. Human civilization may not have achieved such a great height had man lacked will, determination and a power to conquer the fear.
Similarly, steadfastness and struggle in the face of problems are the means of achieving perfection and the prelude to prosperity. If there had been no difficulties, no motive for struggle and endeavor against unfavorable factors, the human progress and the advancement would have come in standstill. Accordingly, the pinch of difficulty and failure is not only not harmful, it bring dormant capacities into action and completes man's moral character and makeup, sometimes becoming the biggest source of his strength.
Napoleon wanted to take his heavily armed forces across the Pass of St. Bernard through Alps to reach Messina, where his men were struggling for survival and were in need of a quick rescue. He was adversely advised by his consultants as it was of a great risk and no one had attempted it earlier. It would have sustained heavy loss of men and machines. But he decided to go by his decision. His aides and opponents criticized him in same voice and call a decision of madness and recklessness. To their utter surprise Napoleon reached Messina well in time almost two months earlier. Some of napoleons critics say that nothing is great in this act and Pass of St. Bernard may have been conquered had earlier been attempted. May be; but Napoleon's greatness lie in his initiative and strength of his will and determination.
Fear is one of the basic instincts of every living creature. Insecurity and the fear of unseen have always created trouble and anxiety for human life, when confronted with some kind of danger although this also provides him the power to survive and to search alternatives. Misfortunes multiply as a result of inert will and neither talent nor genius can be a substitute for a powerful will. Those who initiate and show determination, victory podium always wait for them. Even luck favors the determined and courageous people.