tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177051091363290480.post371298552322328270..comments2023-11-03T17:32:35.792+08:00Comments on Pearls & Gem: Divine injunction on Slander : Surah An NurUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177051091363290480.post-36389677543350458472010-02-22T14:50:43.362+08:002010-02-22T14:50:43.362+08:00This one is unrelated to the subject, but such a b...This one is unrelated to the subject, but such a beautiful and succinctly meaningful short speech given by by Jafar Abi Talib, Prophet's cousin, addressed to Al Nagashi, Christian King of Abbysinia, during 5th years of Muhammad's prophethood, when leading a group of Muslims seeking refuge from the continual harassment and torture of the Mekkan Quraishs:<br /><br />“O king! we were plunged in the depth of ignorance and barbarism; we adored idols, we lived in unchastity, we ate the dead bodies, and we spoke abominations, we disregarded every feeling of humanity, and the duties of hospitality and neighborhood were neglected; we knew no law but that of the strong, when Allah raised among us a man, of whose birth, truthfulness, honesty, and purity we were aware; and he called to the Oneness of Allah , and taught us not to associate anything with Him. He forbade us the worship of idols; and he enjoined us to speak the truth, to be faithful to our trusts, to be merciful and to regard the rights of the neighbors and kith and kin; he forbade us to speak evil of women, or to eat the substance of orphans; he ordered us to fly from the vices, and to abstain from evil; to offer prayers, to render alms, and to observe fast. We have believed in him, we have accepted his teachings and his injunctions to worship Allah, and not to associate anything with Him, and we have allowed what He has allowed, and prohibited what He has prohibited. For this reason, our people have risen against us, have persecuted us in order to make us forsake the worship of Allah and return to the worship of idols and other abominations. They have tortured and injured us, until finding no safety among them; we have come to your country, and hope you will protect us from oppression.” [Reference: Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum]<br /><br />The Mekkan Quraish emissary, present at that time nearly changed The King's heart, until jafar read a part of the Surah Maryam detailing Prophet Jesus unusual conception, and 'gifts'. Al Nagashi changed his heart and melt down. He became Muslim, sometime later...Pearls and Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956076197010527489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177051091363290480.post-18375811125469059372010-02-13T19:01:00.410+08:002010-02-13T19:01:00.410+08:00Robust language that cuts to the chase, great bro....Robust language that cuts to the chase, great bro. By the way, nice to consult you again the other day. I think you are the most honest "plumber" I ever consult...if only your "bengkel" is nearer and less traffic-jammed from my home.MBInoreply@blogger.com