Does Allah need loans? Quran 2:245 explained

And His saying: “Who is he that will lend to Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it to him many times? And it is Allah that decreases or increases (your provisions), and unto Him you shall return.”

God began the Ayah with the kindest forms of speech, which is the interrogative implying a request, and it is more eloquent in the request than the command form. The meaning is: Is there anyone who will give this good loan, to be rewarded many times over?

That spending was called a good loan to encourage souls, and to stimulate them to give. For when the giver knows that his money will inevitably return to him, his soul is comforted, and it becomes easy for him to give it out. If he knows that the borrower is rich and generous, he is more pleased with his action and more generous in his soul.

If he knows that the borrower trades for him with what he borrowed, and grows it for him and makes it fruitful until it becomes many times what he gave, he is more and more generous with the loan.

If he knows that God, in addition to all of that, will increase his grace and give him another reward other than the type of loan, then that reward is a great blessing and a generous gift, then he will not refrain from lending it except because of a defect in himself from miserliness and stinginess, or a lack of confidence in the guarantee, and that is due to the weakness of his faith. This is why charity is proof of its giver.

All these matters are under these words that the Ayah contained, for he called it a loan and informed that he is the borrower, not a loan of need, but a loan of kindness to the lender and a call for a transaction with Him, and to know the amount of profit, for God is the one who gave him his money and called him for this transaction with it.. Then he informed about what returns to him from the loan, which is the multiplied multiples.. Then he informed about what he gives him above that of the increase, which is the generous reward.”

[Al-Tafsir Al-Qayyim: Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an by Ibn Al-Qayyim” (p. 151)]

 

Prophet Muhammad’s Miracle during Hajj sacrifice:

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed his only Hajj in the year 10 AH (632 CE).
During this Hajj, he brought five or six camels to be slaughtered as sacrifice. When the camels were brought near to him, they began to jostle each other, as if each one wanted to be the first to be slaughtered by the Prophet’s hand. This was a miraculous event, as it showed that the camels were aware of the Prophet’s honor and blessing, and they wanted to be a part of this blessed act.

Abi Dawud 1765 :
“Five or six sacrificial camels were brought to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and they began to draw near to him, which one he would sacrifice first !”

قُرِّب للنبي ﷺ في حجته خمس أو ست بدنات [من الإبل] ‌فَطَفِقْنَ ‌يَزْدَلِفْنَ [يقتربن] إِلَيْهِ بِأَيَّتِهِنَّ يَبْدَأُ [في النحر]!
رواه أبو داود وصححه الألباني.
(إِلَيْهِ بِأَيَّتِهِنَّ يَبْدَأُ): قَالَ الطِّيبِيُّ: أَيْ: مُنْتَظِرَاتٌ بِأَيَّتِهِنَّ يَبْدَأُ لِلتَّبَرُّكِ بِيَدِ رَسُولِ الله -صلى الله عليه وسلم- في نَحْرِهِنَّ. قِيلَ: وَهَذَا مِنْ مُعْجِزَاتِهِ

 

Urging Action against Hate Speech (Dr. Darren Klugman case)

Dr. Darren Klugman is a pediatric cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland and he is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Division of Anesthesia Critical Care Medicine.

It is imperative that we address instances of hate speech and promote tolerance, understanding, and justice. Here, we will shed light on a concerning situation involving an individual associated with Johns Hopkins University, calling for the genocide of people of Palestinian origin. We focus on raising awareness about such incidents and urging the university to take appropriate action.

The Situation:
It has come to our attention that an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University has been promoting, tweeting and retweeting hate speech and advocating for the genocide of people of Palestinian origin. Such rhetoric is not only deeply disturbing but also goes against the principles of inclusivity, respect, and justice that universities should uphold. It is crucial to recognize that promoting hatred and violence against any group of people is not only morally wrong but also contrary to the values of academic institutions.

He uses his X account to advocate for genocide, call people of certain ethnicities “depraved animals”, and glorify/promote violence.

Here, he hopes for large scale massacres of Palestinians:

Here, he calls Palestinians “savage animals.”

Middle fingers for humanitarian aid ??!!

He believes Palestinians are “morally depraved animals.”

By shining a light on incidents like this, we can bring attention to the negative consequences they can have on targeted communities. Furthermore, by actively discussing and condemning such behavior, we promote a culture of inclusivity and respect.

Urging Action:
As concerned individuals, we have a responsibility to demand action from institutions when incidents of hate speech occur. Johns Hopkins University, known for its commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, should thoroughly investigate this matter and take appropriate action in accordance with its policies and principles. University administrations play a vital role in maintaining an environment that fosters tolerance, diversity, and respect. It is crucial for them to address incidents of hate speech promptly and effectively to uphold these values. JH university is known to have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, harassment, or hate speech

By promoting understanding and empathy, we can work towards dismantling prejudices and fostering relationships based on mutual respect. It is essential to create spaces where differing perspectives can be discussed and debated in a manner that encourages learning and growth.

The promotion of hate speech and calls for genocide are deeply concerning and have no place in our society, let alone within academic institutions. By raising awareness about this issue, urging action, and promoting dialogue and education, we can contribute to a more inclusive and just society. We call upon Johns Hopkins University to address this matter promptly and take appropriate action in line with its commitment to fostering a safe and respectful environment for all its members. Remember, it is through collective efforts and a commitment to justice and compassion that we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations.

 

Far-right “Shermon Burgess” of United Patriots Front (UPF) reverts to Islam

One of Australia’s most notorious anti-Islam activists and former head of the far-right group United Patriots Front has converted to Islam, joining a trend of prominent right-wing figures who’ve embraced Islam. 

Shermon Burgess was an active member of far-right nationalist groups United Patriots Front (UPF), Reclaim Australia and the Australian Defence League. 

In 2015, he led anti-Islam protests that centred on the construction of a mosque in Bendigo, Burgess was instrumental in organising dozens of protests alongside neo-Nazis Blair Cottrell and Neil Erikson.

Half a decade on, Burgess’ personal Facebook account is now adorned with a cover photo of a Palestinian flag overlaid with the Shahada and features posts praising an Islamic prayer mural in the regional town of Jindabyne. 

Burgess confirmed to Crikey that he and another former anti-Islamic activist had taken their Shahada, an Arabic term for an Islamic oath, had converted to the religion and had been welcomed by his local mosque.

“The Muslim community is so kind and amazing, if you need help they are there,” he said. 

Burgess said that former UPF members attacked him online when they found out about his conversion.

“Many of them were heavy booze-drinking alcoholics and degenerates,” he said. “I liked the health aspect of Islam, how they train hard and refrain from alcohol and drugs.” 

 

Catholic Priest Hilarion Heagy reverts to Islam

Catholic Priest Hilarion Heagy, now known as Said Abdul Latif, recently announced in a post that he has become a Muslim. Alhamdulillah.

He mentioned that this wasn’t his going on a new or different path, but this is his return back home to Islam. This was the path of Jesus, the path of Abraham, the path of Moses, and all the prophets that came before and after them (peace be upon them all). A seed planted 20 years ago has now blossomed and finally led him back home.

Our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) told us that this religion would reach all places on this earth. Tamīm Ad-Dāri said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: ‘This matter (i.e., Islam) will certainly reach everywhere that night and day reach, and Allah will not leave any house or tent [i.e., all dwellings, in towns and in the desert], but Allah will cause this religion to enter it, and some people will be honoured because of it [by converting] and others will be humiliated because of it [for refusing to embrace it], and they will be ruled by the Muslims, an honour which Allah will bestow on Islam and a humiliation which He will inflict on kufr (disbelief).” (Narrated by Ahmad, 16344; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 32).

May Allah make him a true follower of Quran and Sunnah. May Allah keep him in his protection forever, keep righteous people around him. May Allah bless him with a great knowledge of Quran and Sunnah.Aameen…