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LIKE SOUL GOD EXISTS:
UNSEEN BUT A REALITY
BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD
WINNER
TORONTO: The invisible soul is the
best example and an undeniable solid proof of the reality that there is one
Supreme Authority---GOD. Yes, like soul God exists. Both are a reality and
unseen. The word “Living” in being is the soul. Without “Living” or life the being
or body becomes a corpse---for a short term with breath or forever sans breath.
On
the other hand, The Supreme Authority is unseen but in, around and above everything.
He is the Creator, knower and controller of all: Verses 1-4 of Surah # 1
Al-Fatiha: “In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful (1) All the
praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord [] of the 'Âlamîn (mankind, jinn and
all that exists). (2) The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (3) The Only Owner
(and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of
Resurrection) (4).
Whether
the original Bible, Quran, Torah and scrolls, all belong to Him---The Author---and
contain His divine messages. The confusion and differences are deliberately
created and caused by some evil living beings, the enemies of mankind, through
distortions and venomous negative propagandas.
Islam
teaches that the soul is immortal and eternal and that what a person does is
recorded and will be judged at the final court of God. Common sense says that
The Supreme Authority cannot cause confusion about Himself and the divine
messages in His holy books. His commands and divine messages are crystal clear
and enough to remove all confusions, end all differences and disputes and expose
all distortions and culprits. It is only a matter of understanding the truth
and accepting it.
See
what the Qur'an mentions about the soul:
In Ayat # 85 of Surah # 17 Al-Isra:
“And they ask you, [O Muhammad], about
the soul (Rûh). Say, "The soul (Rûh) is of the affair of my Lord. And
mankind have not been given of knowledge except a little."---English
translation by Dr Mohsin.
In Ayats # 42-44 of Surah # 39 Az-Zumar,
the Quran says: “It is Allâh Who takes away the souls at the time of their
death, and those that die not during their sleep. He keeps those (souls) for
which He has ordained death and sends the rest for a term appointed. Verily, in
this are signs for a people who think deeply. (42) Have they taken (others) as
intercessors besides Allâh? Say: "Even if they have power over nothing
whatever and have no intelligence?" (43) Say: "To Allâh belongs all
intercession. His is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, Then to Him
you shall be brought back." English translation by Dr Mohsin.
In
Verse # 57 of Surah # 29 Al-Ankaboot: “Every soul shall have a taste of death:
in the end to Us shall ye be brought back.”---English translation by Yusuf Ali.
ATHEIST FRIEND: In the apartment building where
I live in Thorncliffe Park Drive locality of Toronto, Canada, since 2004, with
my family there used to live a white senior person, over 90 years old. He was
very grumpy and a foul-mouth atheist.
Most
of the people of all ages, particularly Muslims, did not like him because he
used to yell at people and provoke them by uttering Blah, Blah, Blah and the
dirtiest words about GOD.
He
was such type of an atheist, a big nuisance and a real pain. Even the building
superintendent warned the residents to keep away from him.
One
day I was in the elevator with my friends and mentioned about God during the
discussion. He was also present there and gave us a very bad look. Suddenly he
started yelling at us and saying blah, blah, blah about God. Although the faces
of my friends became red with anger still we avoided creating a scene by
remaining quiet.
While
he was madly yelling and abusing, I looked at him and kept smiling. This acted
like a fuel on fire. Some days later, I was sitting in the building lobby when
he came to me and asked seriously as to why I was laughing at him.
I
invited him to sit beside me first and then listen carefully to my reasoning.
Then I said: “My friend tell me what you will do if you see a mentally
disturbed person shouting, crying, laughing and trying to create a scene? Will
you fight with him or ignore him or help him?”
He
looked at me and said: “So you people think I am a mad and crazy person. Okay
tell me honestly whether your people like me or not and what they say about me?”
I told him: “They don’t like you.
They are sure you are crazy and that’s why they avoid and ignore you.” He kept
asking me several times and I kept giving the same reply.
On
hearing this, his face turned red and he yelled in anger: “How dare you say
this to me even if they don’t like me. This is rudeness. You have insulted me”
I
told him: “Well, I cannot lie. This is a fact and the truth. Now just analyze
your behaviour and then tell me honestly what you think about yourself. I won’t
say anything.”
He kept quiet for few minutes. The anger
was gone and his face turned pale. He raised his lowered head and said: “I
never realized that I was acting like a fool, an insane and a rude person. I am
not insane, crazy, mentally disturbed or a rude person. I don’t want people to
have such bad impression about me.” He then went away quietly.
Then
onwards, he became very friendly and we used to sit and discuss everything
including God, good and bad. People were surprised on seeing the dramatic
changes in him but knowing his temperament were expecting a fight any moment.
They kept warning me of the consequences of remaining close to him but I was
confident that he would not become violent.
One
day he said: “Javed, I want to thank you for helping me understand Islam and
Muslims properly and removing the confusion. Before meeting you, I thought that
all Muslims were bad people, trouble-makers, crooks, criminals and terrorists.
This was the result of venomous propaganda. This is how minds of most of our people
are poisoned. I used to think that all Muslim women with Hijab and Muslim men
having beards particularly were extremists and terrorists. Sorry, I was very
wrong. I have found you people loving, caring, responsible and very good.”
He
then started wishing everyone by saying hi and hello to all, particularly Muslims
going to the mosque or living in the building. The same people who used to
dislike him became his friends. They started respecting each other.
One
day he came with a book in his hand and said: “Look I have bought this English
version of the Quran and reading it. I do not agree on many points, have
reservations and consider the God cruel. I have also read almost all other holy
books including Bible and their different versions.”
I
just remarked: “Good to hear that you have stopped saying blah, blah, blah and
started reading God’s book. If God wills then you will soon get the guidance
and understanding as well. Man, you are lucky that God is helping you. In fact
you are a much better person than me and most Muslims. You are getting closer
to God and we are not taking Him or His book seriously. The book is kept safely
somewhere in the house. Most of us only read it but fail to understand it as it
is in Arabic language and we don’t understand Arabic. We are acting like
parrots.”
Hearing this, he started laughing
but assured me: “I will read the book. I am fond of reading books and keep
myself updated with latest news and happenings.”
He
invited me to his apartment where I saw the living room full of books of
recognised and reputed writers. He was a highly literate person and very
knowledgeable.
Once
he was sitting in Tim Hortons with his cousin. She was a religious person. He
invited me to sit with them. The cousin started telling me about God and religion.
He looked at her and said: “I am an atheist but I believe him and his God and
found both of them good. So don’t disturb or bug him.” The cousin left the
place in anger.
When I was leaving the place he stopped me and
said: “I apologize to you and hope you will forgive me because I have been very
rude to you and your people. That all happened due to misunderstanding and
confusion. Despite my attitude problem and rude behaviour, you always tolerated
and respected me and now your friends too tolerate and respect me.”
I
told him: “I am inspired by the divine message of Quran. I like to have
sensible discussion but avoid foolish arguments with those who deliberately
provoke and insult others. We are asked to politely avoid all such people. Read
Verses 1-6 of Surah # 109 Al-Kafiroon: Say: O disbelievers! (1) I worship not
that which ye worship (2) Nor worship ye that which I worship. (3) And I shall
not worship that which ye worship. (4) Nor will ye worship that which I
worship. (5) Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion. (6)---English translation
by Pickthal.”
One
day we were sitting in the building lobby when a group of Muslim preachers
entered the building and on seeing us came and started preaching. The atheist
looked at me but remained quiet and listened to them. The building
superintendent saw this and stopped them in order to avoid any scene being
created. I too was feeling very uncomfortable and tried to stop them by
changing the topic. They responded: “It is our duty and responsibility to
preach.”
When
they left the place, the atheist said: “Look I did not say anything. I listened
to them quietly. Although it was becoming intolerable but I tolerated them.
This is
all because of you. You have helped change me and taught me tolerance. I thank
you again for helping me.”
I
said: “Don’t give me credit for what you are doing and the change. Thank God
for helping you. You are getting His help and guidance. I am simply performing
my duties and responsibilities as a responsible and respectable member of the
community and society. I am neither a preacher nor a good Muslim. I try to be a
good person and human being and that’s all.”
One
day he came to me in a very bad mood and I asked him: “What happened.”
He
said: “I was sitting in the Tim Hortons when one of the preachers came to my
table and started his lecture. I politely told him to leave the table. He did
not listen and kept preaching. This made me angry and I started yelling at him.
Honestly I felt very bad and did not want to react in such a manner but he left
me no choice. In order to avoid them and not to create any further scene, I
left the place. I know that their stupidity and foolishness has nothing to do
with Islam and teachings of good Muslim and God. They were just posing as good
Muslims but were doing contrary to the teachings.”
This
made me angry too. I am fed up with such illiterate people and so-called Mullahs
and try to expose and stop them. They are playing with helpless and innocent
people,d harming them and badly tarnishing the image of God, Islam and Muslims.
This is why I am committed to struggle against them and keep writing and
saying: “Follow Allah---The Creator and Protector. Shun Fake Mullahs---The
Enemies and Destroyers of Muslims and Humanity.”
Christians,
Muslims, Jews, saner elements of all religions and communities and all good
human beings must unite on a common platform to face all such challenges.
Together we can help bring positive changes and make the world a better place
to live in for all.
We
must stop encouraging, supporting and promoting all cunning and corrupt
parties, leaders and people. This is how we can fail and defeat them. We have been committing grave mistakes of
voting them into power or making them very powerful by blindly following them. We
are neither their slaves nor worshippers. We must understand the value of our
rights and freedom, fight for them and protect them accordingly. No one should
be allowed to play with our fate and future. Enough of lollypops and false promises.
It is time to sharpen the nail of our middle finger for all those who want to
keep playing with us and make us their slaves.
JZ’S PROFILE: Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily
`SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist (2014). Javed
Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by National Ethnic Press &
Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by Lieutenant-Governor of
Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North
American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member
(VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario
Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief
Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor
(Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English
Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children
Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak,
Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum
(PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve
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