Fear not Man. Fear God
Al-Risala (English), November 1985, p. 14
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
Fear not Man. Fear God.
1985 11 November 14 Fear not Man. Fear God. (299) The Quran was revealed gradually over a period of 23 years. Beginning with the word ‘read’, God instructed man through His prophets in every field in which it was necessary to build up his life. These were things that he would never have learnt by himself.
God continued to send His words of guidance gradually, in stages, till everything that was essential had been imparted, then the book was brought to completion with a long verse. Part of which is given below:
“The unbelievers have this day despaired of your religion.
Have no fear of them: fear Me.
This day I have perfected your religion for you and completed My favour to you. I have chosen Islam to be your faith” (5:3).
Muslims think they have good reason to feel proud on account of this concluding verse; but they have failed to learn the lesson contained therein. Muslims hold their heads high and declare: “Our religion is the only complete religion.” But they seldom seek to understand the true meaning of the words revealed, which is “Fear men no longer. Fear God instead.” It is explicitly mentioned that when the Muslims confront any problem they should turn only to God, not to men, for the solution to their problems.
Even if their difficulties are created by men, they should seek the help of God. If we turn to God in all things, God will turn to us and answer our prayers.
Since the religion of the Prophet Mohammed was intended by God to be definitive, it was by Him in its entirety, thus preventing all human attempts at distortion of the word of God. If Muslims were to follow it to the letter as is proper, it is absolutely certain that they would then enjoy the protection of God.
Obeying God and His Prophet
1985 11 November 14 Obeying God and His Prophet (73) Abu Huzaifa had a liking for good food. Having partaken to his heart’s content of some delicious food, he once entered the Prophet’s company. He was sitting with the Prophet when he inadvertently emitted a belch. The Prophet heard and said: “The most satiated in this world will be the hungriest on the Day of Resurrection.” The Prophet’s words had such an impact on Abu Huzaifa that he never ate to satiety again.
