Remembering Allah
Guarantees Success
Allah's Promise In The Quran:
'Remember Me, I'll Remember You!'
(M. Javed Naseem)
وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ كَثِيرًۭا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ
"And remember Allah often
so you may be successful."
(al-Quran 62:10)
Remembrance of Allah should be like remembering your name – you never forget it, no matter what! It’s so simple but it’s so hard at the same time. The Devil and the forces of evil surround us and they are always attacking us from all sides to distract us from the remembrance of Allah.
The Bible says:
“The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” (1-John 2:17)
From the very first day Adam was created and Iblees (the Devil) refused to prostrate in front of him, God, the Almighty, destined Iblees (the Devil) to Hell for his rebellion and disobedience. The Devil wanted to prove that humans were also disobedient and don’t merit Paradise. Allah made it clear to him that “if humans followed You, instead of following Me, I’ll fill up Hell with You and your followers but those who would repent and ask for Allah’s forgiveness, I’ll forgive them, every time they repent and ask for forgiveness and mercy.” So, the challenge was accepted and the game is on since then. The Devil is trying to take as many humans as possible with him to Hell. On the other hand, Allah warned us – the humans – that Iblees was our enemy number one; and we should watch out to save our lives.
Unfortunately, the Devil has won so many rounds (actually most of it) of this bout against humans. We have been on a losing spree with some exceptions. And today, it looks even worse in view of the wars, bloodshed, injustice, corruption and oppression. All those horrible things are happening because of our failure to remember our Lord and follow His Commands.
In this material world, when the life is hectic, everybody looks for peace, calm, satisfaction and contentment. But, as a matter of fact, peace, calm, satisfaction and contentment can only be achieved through remembrance of Allah. The Almighty has guaranteed it in the Quran:
"Those who believe, and whose hearts find
satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah; for,
without doubt, in the remembrance of Allah
do hearts find satisfaction.”
(al-Quran 13:28)
فَٱذْكُرُونِيۤ أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَٱشْكُرُواْ لِى وَلاَ تَكْفُرُونِ
“Therefore remember me, I will
remember you! Give thanks to Me,
and reject not Me!”
(al-Quran 2:152)
Remembering Allah is very simple. Just remember that Allah is watching you always! No matter what you do, say or plan, remember that He is watching you. That will keep you in check. But most of us don’t care, although it’s a very serious matter. Remembrance of Allah can win us this world and the Hereafter too; whereas forgetting or ignoring Allah can not only be harmful for us in this world but would also make us ‘losers’ in the Hereafter, which is the eternal life.
"O believers! Do not let your wealth or your
children divert you from the remembrance of
Allah. For whoever does so, it is they
who are the (true) losers."
(al-Quran 63:9)
The Bible says:
“Woe to the sinful nation, a people whose guilt is great, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption! They have forsaken the Lord.” - (2. Isaiah 1:4)
We have been created by Allah to obey Him and worship Him. It’s our obligation. But Allah tells us that this is the greatest thing in our lives. So, think about it!
“Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration
to you, and establish regular prayer; for prayer
restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and
remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in
life) without doubt. And Allah knows
the (deeds) that you do.”
(al-Quran 29:45)
“But keep in remembrance the name of
your Lord and devote yourself to Him
whole-heartedly!”
(al-Quran 73:8)
Since remembering Allah is an obligation, we cannot escape from it. We better do it willingly or get ready to be punished. To be honest, none of us can afford that severe punishment and losing the Hereafter at the same time.
"That We might try them by that (means).
But if any turns away from the remembrance
of his Lord, He will cause him to
undergo a severe penalty.”
(al-Quran 72:17)
“And be not like those who forgot Allah;
and He made them forget their own souls!
Such are the rebellious transgressors!”
(al-Quran 59:19)
Moral of the story:
Only in the remembrance of Allah will we find real peace, happiness, prosperity and contentment. Nothing else can guarantee that!
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