The Divine Message does NOT divide humanity as falsely claimed by disbelievers

[Zeynab]

 


Reflections on the Noble Quran

"Mankind were one community, and Allah sent (unto them) prophets as bearers of good tidings and as warners, and revealed therewith the Scripture with the truth that it might judge between mankind concerning that wherein they differed. And only those unto whom (the Scripture) was given differed concerning it, after clear proofs had come unto them, through hatred one of another. And Allah by His Will guided those who believe unto the truth of that concerning which they differed. Allah guideth whom He will unto a straight path."  (2:213)  Surah Al-Baqrah


As-salaam Alaikum dear brothers and sisters.  Isn't the above another beautiful Verse from the Most Glorious Quran?  And one of the reasons why it resonated within me was because it's a direct response to the bizarre claim of many hostile and unbelieving critics.   Offline, online and on television shows, we often see & hear secularists on the basis of their very limited perception blaming the Divine Monotheistic Faith for being the cause of creating divisions between people and societies.  It's nothing unusual for 'modern' atheists and agnostics to babble to the affect that life was peaceful prior to Religion and holding Faith responsible for all upheavels, violence and intolerance.   Some even refer to the Divine Faith as a "pawn."  They harbor these strange & ridiculous notions because they analyse matters only at face value.  Perhaps they are scared to understand matters at depth as it would surely expose the discrepancies of their thoughts even to themselves. 

The Glorious Quran, which Allah Almighty has confirmed to be "perfected" and "completed" as stated in Verse 5:3 of Surah Al-Maidah, is truly perfect & complete.   It doesn't omit nor ignore a single aspect that influences our lives.

In the above quoted Verse, 2:213 of Surah Al-Baqrah, Allah (The Highest) has discussed precisely that aspect which unbelievers today misunderstand and misinterpret.  As stated very clearly & comprehensively by the Divine Power that yes, it's true that humankind began getting divided after Allah Almighty began sending the Message of Truth about His existence and the light of guidance to humanity.  That's when communities began to pick & choose the laws that suited them and rejecting what they personally disliked.  Thus, they began forming groups, sects, tribes etc. out of enemity and hostility of one another.  Such an outcome is a manifestation of their own lack of guidance that often makes it difficult for them to comprehend and understand in the right perspective the contents of the Divine Message of Truth.  Hence, the Divine Message that emphasises totally on love, forgivness, understanding and unity amongst individuals is misconstrued by misguided minds in much the opposite way .. and what's worst is that they commit these gross violations 'in the name of Faith.'  There are exceptions too .. those with wisdom who are able to grasp the Message correctly for the benefit of their own souls.  These are the deserving in the Sight of Allah -- that is, those whom He considers worthy of His guidance - who never find themselves confused nor consumed by hate.  They are fewer in number but they too surely exist.

The dictate to stop the habit of using Faith to condone violations (that's found in all communities around the world today) has been referred to directly in Verse 2:224 of the Glorious Quran.

"And make not Allah, by your oaths, a hindrance to your being righteous and observing your duty unto Him and making peace among mankind. Allah is Hearer, Knower."  (2:224)  Surah Al-Baqrah


Therefore, those who blame Faith for creating divisions in society only display their own lack of judgment and shallow view of life.   If mankind is stupid enough to misconstrue the Message of Allah for their own selfish reasons, that's their problem for which they will be answerable to Him.  This does not mean that Allah Almighty should refrain from sending His Message and informing humanity about the Ultimate Truth.

All praise be to Allah alone and thank Him for His infinite Mercy for giving unto us the Divine Revelations, without which none of us would get the opportunity to grow even a little.

[Cat_prowler]

Very good article.  Makes so much sense.  And it's so true that many of these so-called "modernists" always pick this issue to attack the Divine faith.  Actually their aim is to attack Quran and the devotion of the believers for Allah's Final Message.  But in order to conceal this, they try to generalize the matter and often use the term "religion" to show that they mean all religions.  But in reality they mean only Islam.   Especially that damned atheist, I forget his name .. that British guy .. I think his name is Richard Dawkins .. that accursed creature always talks this kinda humbug.