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| The World Does Need A Dictator |
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| Ghetto_Hijabi |
| 10/25/02 at 13:13:58 |
| [img]http://islamicity.com/global/images/photo/Space/sphere2[200x235].JPG[/img] "We sent you not, but as a Mercy to the Worlds. (21:107)". He is not a Hitler or a Mussolini, a Pinochet or a Franco, a Stalin or a Saddam. In fact, he was an anti-thesis to the concept of dictatorship yet everyone, Muslims and non-Muslims who understand his message, passionately wish him to rule the world! The Creator bestowed upon him the title, "Mercy for all Creatures". Muslims believe in him as the epitome of humanity and the ultimate role model. Non-Muslims, such as the famous French Author Lamartine affirms: "As regards to all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may well ask, is there any man greater than he?" However, it is still not the physical "he" of this great man that attracted the admiration and respect of humanity, for he himself forbade his companions to draw his portrait, make a statue out of him, or equate his actions and sayings with the Divine revelation. He even instructed never to glorify him but instead to refer to him as "Servant and Messenger of God". But he did ask of his admirers to follow the legacy he left behind to be merciful and establish peace and justice for all as that is "the" purpose of our creation. Islam is not a religion revealed to the inhabitants of a certain geographical area, race, color, caste or class. It is the Universal Constitution, and the ideal way of life for the entire humanity. Those who choose to live by it will prevail. Those who deny will have to plead their case to the Creator. But will those who believe and accept the Message of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) ever be able to defend themselves on the Day of Judgment for not conveying the message to mankind? In 1936 George Bernard Shaw wrote in his book, "Genuine of Islam": "I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion, which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence, which can appeal to every age. I have studied him (Muhammad) - the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Savior of Humanity. I believe that if a man like him were to assume the DICTATORSHIP of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring the much needed peace and happiness: I have prophesied about the faith of Muhammad that it would be acceptable to the Europe of tomorrow as it is beginning to be acceptable to the Europe of today." Muslims and non-Muslims who are blessed with wisdom, understanding and leadership must, look unto the life of the Prophet for the sake of the all Humanity. Else, humanity may see them as nothing more than silent milestones unlike Him who is remembered, admired and respected even more each day by all. O Allah, help us understand the purpose of our being. O Allah, bless us with the strength to pursue the mission of the Prophet Muhammad. O Allah, empower us to actively participate in the struggle of establishing peace and justice, as he did. O Allah, we ask no one but You to help so please help us, Ya Rabb. (Islamicity Bulletin) |
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