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[88:18] Do they then not look at the camels, how they are created?
[88:19] And at the heaven, how it is raised high?
[88:20] And at the mountains, how they are firmly rooted?
[88:21] And at the earth, how it is leveled?
It is the favour of Allah the Exalted upon us that we believe in Imam of the era, Hazrat Promised Messiah and Mahdi (on whom be peace). When we need pearls of wisdom of Holy Quran, we find them in the books written by him which solve our problems.
Above verses are of Surah al-Ghashiyah, which is usually recited in the second rakah of Friday Salaat.
Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.) has provided remarkable explanation about Prophethood, Imamat / spiritual leadership and the complete obedience in the light of behavior of camels. He said:
“ The verse which appeared in Holy Quran:
[88:18] Do they then not look at the camels, how they are created?
This verse is very helpful in solving the question of Nobuwat [Prophethood] and Imamat [Spiritual Leadership]. The camel has about 1000 names in Arabic language. What is the secret of choosing the word ‘ebel’? Why? It could have been ‘elal jamaley’. The real matter seems to be that ‘jamal’ is one camel and ‘ebel’ is plural noun; Allah the Exalted wanted to show societal and overall state and ‘jamal’ can not give that benefit as it is for one camel. Thus the word ‘ebel’ is chosen. Camels are bestowed capability of following each other and obedience. Look, camels have a long queue and how they follow that (particular) camel in special style and speed. The camel which is before others as leader at front, is the one which is very experienced and knows the path. Secondly, all camels walks behind each other with equal speed and none has the desire in heart to walk side by side that is present in other animals like horse etc. In other words, the presence of following an Imam in the nature of camel is an accepted matter. That is why, Allah the Exalted has pointed towards this overall state by saying ‘afala yanzoruna elalal ebeley’, when camels are going in one line. Likewise it is essential to have one Imam to preserve cultural and unified condition.
It is to be remembered too that this queue (of camels) is during a journey. Thus to complete the journey of the world, if there is no Imam, human will be destroyed by keep losing track.
Also, camel carry large weight and walk long. Herein is a lesson of patience and forbearance.
Also, the property of camel is that he keeps stock of water for several days, not being ignorant. Thus, a momin / believer should be ready and careful for his journey and best provision for travel is Taqwa [righteousness, safety from sin, doing good according to divine commandments].
The word ‘unzur’ shows that this seeing is not like as children see but it gives lesson for obedience that as cultural and unified condition is shown in camels and they have capability of following an Imam, likewise it is essential for human that he should make obedience of Imam his manner, because camels which are servants, also possess this capability. The words ’kaifa kholeqat’ point to those comprehensive benefits which are gained through the collective state of ‘ebel’ [obedient group behavior of camels].” [al-hakam]
In this era, Allah the Exalted has sent Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) according to His own promise and prophecy of Holy Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be on him) and He has started the system of Khilafat afterward. This blessing should be valued and understood.
Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.) said that persons will continue to come, who will take Bai'at from Jama'at in his name. It means that Khilafat will take Bai'at on his name and will make a link of obedience by Jama'at with Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.).
From the earlier mentioned words of Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.) about Prophethood, spiritual leadership and example of camels, it is clear that after coming into Bai'at of Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.), the spiritual continuation, progress and safety of Jama'at from Satanic attacks is linked with the with Khilafat. Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) has said that Imam is your shield….This shield saves. Drifting out of the line will cause loss. Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) has also said a lot about obeying Amir (spiritual leader). He (s.a.w.) said whoever obeyed my appointed Amir, obeyed me and whoever disobeyed him, disobeyed me……Obedience is the recipe of progress of Jama'at. The members of Jama'at should well understand this subject and avoid wrong ideas on the name of freedom. Islam gives permissions in various matters and require certain restrictions for moral corrections, spiritual progress and unification of Jama'at. It is necessary to abide by these.
The office-holders of Jama'at (Amir, Sadar, Office-holder) at all level should understand the subject of obedience first. The members of Jama'at will follow. (as explained by example of camels)…..Office-holders make self checks. When a directive comes from Khalifah of the time, do they follow without hesitation or do they start making explanations of their choice; if they do so, it is not obedience.
Once a companion of Holy Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be on him) was seen moving toward mosque, in sitting on heels position. Someone asked him, why so, he (r.a.) said that he heard the voice of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.), ‘Sit down’. He was told that the order was of people inside the mosque. The companion said that he did not check, his task was to obey Messenger of Allah.
Some office-holders act upon the directive of Khalifah of the time but unwillingly. It is also not an obedience. To have a certain opinion is not prohibited. But when, about a certain matter, Khalifah of the time give decision, then one should leave his own opinion all together. Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad [- a great scholar (r.a): one of the sons of Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.)] said that he held his own opinion in certain matters but if Khalifah of the time had different opinion, his opinion became as that of Khalifah and he started to obey it……Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.) said that one should give himself in the hands of Imam as a deceased person is the hands of ‘ghussal’ [the one who give prescribed bath to a deceased one]…..At such standard, pledge of Bai'at and obedience to Allah and Messenger will be fullfiled……All of us who has made pledge of Bai'at, has to prove it by or thoughts and actions and by setting model for our progeny, youngs, elders and new comers….Each office-holder, from top to bottom, has to show such standard.
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[88:18] Do they then not look at the camels, how they are created?
[88:19] And at the heaven, how it is raised high?
[88:20] And at the mountains, how they are firmly rooted?
[88:21] And at the earth, how it is leveled?
It is the favour of Allah the Exalted upon us that we believe in Imam of the era, Hazrat Promised Messiah and Mahdi (on whom be peace). When we need pearls of wisdom of Holy Quran, we find them in the books written by him which solve our problems.
Above verses are of Surah al-Ghashiyah, which is usually recited in the second rakah of Friday Salaat.
Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.) has provided remarkable explanation about Prophethood, Imamat / spiritual leadership and the complete obedience in the light of behavior of camels. He said:
“ The verse which appeared in Holy Quran:
[88:18] Do they then not look at the camels, how they are created?
This verse is very helpful in solving the question of Nobuwat [Prophethood] and Imamat [Spiritual Leadership]. The camel has about 1000 names in Arabic language. What is the secret of choosing the word ‘ebel’? Why? It could have been ‘elal jamaley’. The real matter seems to be that ‘jamal’ is one camel and ‘ebel’ is plural noun; Allah the Exalted wanted to show societal and overall state and ‘jamal’ can not give that benefit as it is for one camel. Thus the word ‘ebel’ is chosen. Camels are bestowed capability of following each other and obedience. Look, camels have a long queue and how they follow that (particular) camel in special style and speed. The camel which is before others as leader at front, is the one which is very experienced and knows the path. Secondly, all camels walks behind each other with equal speed and none has the desire in heart to walk side by side that is present in other animals like horse etc. In other words, the presence of following an Imam in the nature of camel is an accepted matter. That is why, Allah the Exalted has pointed towards this overall state by saying ‘afala yanzoruna elalal ebeley’, when camels are going in one line. Likewise it is essential to have one Imam to preserve cultural and unified condition.
It is to be remembered too that this queue (of camels) is during a journey. Thus to complete the journey of the world, if there is no Imam, human will be destroyed by keep losing track.
Also, camel carry large weight and walk long. Herein is a lesson of patience and forbearance.
Also, the property of camel is that he keeps stock of water for several days, not being ignorant. Thus, a momin / believer should be ready and careful for his journey and best provision for travel is Taqwa [righteousness, safety from sin, doing good according to divine commandments].
The word ‘unzur’ shows that this seeing is not like as children see but it gives lesson for obedience that as cultural and unified condition is shown in camels and they have capability of following an Imam, likewise it is essential for human that he should make obedience of Imam his manner, because camels which are servants, also possess this capability. The words ’kaifa kholeqat’ point to those comprehensive benefits which are gained through the collective state of ‘ebel’ [obedient group behavior of camels].” [al-hakam]
In this era, Allah the Exalted has sent Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) according to His own promise and prophecy of Holy Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be on him) and He has started the system of Khilafat afterward. This blessing should be valued and understood.
Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.) said that persons will continue to come, who will take Bai'at from Jama'at in his name. It means that Khilafat will take Bai'at on his name and will make a link of obedience by Jama'at with Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.).
From the earlier mentioned words of Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.) about Prophethood, spiritual leadership and example of camels, it is clear that after coming into Bai'at of Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.), the spiritual continuation, progress and safety of Jama'at from Satanic attacks is linked with the with Khilafat. Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) has said that Imam is your shield….This shield saves. Drifting out of the line will cause loss. Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) has also said a lot about obeying Amir (spiritual leader). He (s.a.w.) said whoever obeyed my appointed Amir, obeyed me and whoever disobeyed him, disobeyed me……Obedience is the recipe of progress of Jama'at. The members of Jama'at should well understand this subject and avoid wrong ideas on the name of freedom. Islam gives permissions in various matters and require certain restrictions for moral corrections, spiritual progress and unification of Jama'at. It is necessary to abide by these.
The office-holders of Jama'at (Amir, Sadar, Office-holder) at all level should understand the subject of obedience first. The members of Jama'at will follow. (as explained by example of camels)…..Office-holders make self checks. When a directive comes from Khalifah of the time, do they follow without hesitation or do they start making explanations of their choice; if they do so, it is not obedience.
Once a companion of Holy Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be on him) was seen moving toward mosque, in sitting on heels position. Someone asked him, why so, he (r.a.) said that he heard the voice of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.), ‘Sit down’. He was told that the order was of people inside the mosque. The companion said that he did not check, his task was to obey Messenger of Allah.
Some office-holders act upon the directive of Khalifah of the time but unwillingly. It is also not an obedience. To have a certain opinion is not prohibited. But when, about a certain matter, Khalifah of the time give decision, then one should leave his own opinion all together. Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad [- a great scholar (r.a): one of the sons of Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.)] said that he held his own opinion in certain matters but if Khalifah of the time had different opinion, his opinion became as that of Khalifah and he started to obey it……Hazrat Promised Messiah (a.s.) said that one should give himself in the hands of Imam as a deceased person is the hands of ‘ghussal’ [the one who give prescribed bath to a deceased one]…..At such standard, pledge of Bai'at and obedience to Allah and Messenger will be fullfiled……All of us who has made pledge of Bai'at, has to prove it by or thoughts and actions and by setting model for our progeny, youngs, elders and new comers….Each office-holder, from top to bottom, has to show such standard.
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