Warners, Falsehood and Forgiveness

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By Muhammad Rizwan-ul Haque

Founding Chairman, Dawood Family Takaful, CEO of an Investment Bank, and Director of a Trust

June 5, 2017

Confronting Falsehood

Allah (SWT) sent Prophets (AS) throughout history to guide humanity toward the straight path and away from the path of Satan. Yet, the majority of people have often pursued falsehood and resisted the truth.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:56)

“And We send not the messengers except as bearers of glad tidings and warners. But those who disbelieve dispute through falsehood in order to defeat the truth thereby, and they take My signs and warnings in mockery.”

Do Not Speak to the Spiritually Dead

Those who blindly pursue worldly gains and reject divine guidance often become difficult to reform. Allah (SWT) reminds us that such people may refuse to hear or accept the truth.

Surah An-Naml (27:80)

“Indeed, you cannot make the dead hear, nor can you make the deaf hear the call when they turn their backs.”

Signs for People of Understanding

Allah (SWT) presents examples and lessons throughout the Qur’an for guidance. Those who understand them should help create awareness among others.

Surah Al-Ankabut (29:43)

“And these examples We present to the people, but none understand them except those of knowledge.”

How Warners Were Treated

Throughout history, many communities rejected those who came to warn and guide them.

Surah Saba (34:34)

“And We did not send a warner to any town except that its wealthy people said, ‘Indeed, we disbelieve in what you have been sent with.’”

Divine Laws Cannot Be Changed

All Prophets conveyed the same fundamental message regarding right and wrong so that humanity could live together with justice and harmony. However, powerful individuals and those driven by worldly interests have often created unjust systems for personal gain. Such pursuits may bring temporary benefits, but they cannot bring lasting peace or success.

Surah Fatir (35:43)

“Behaving arrogantly in the land and plotting evil. But evil plotting only encompasses its own people. So are they waiting for anything except the way of the former peoples? And you will never find any change in the way of Allah, nor will you find any alteration in the law of Allah.”

Allah (SWT) Hears Our Duas

It is never too late to seek forgiveness and change one’s ways. Allah (SWT) always listens to sincere prayers and repentance. Blessed times such as the month of Ramadan offer an opportunity to renew one’s commitment and seek forgiveness (Astaghfar).