Striver
04-05-2005, 06:31 PM
IMPORTANCE OF MUSTAHABBAT
Every part of the Quran Shareef is of the greatest importance. No part of it is redundant or of no value. Those verses which do not discuss Fara-idh and Wajibat (compulsory laws) but mention only the Mustahab aspects are also of tremendous significance. Nowadays Mustahabat are not regarded as of any importance. It is correct that in so far as practice is concerned, Mustahabat are not on the same level as Fara-idh and Wajibat, however, to be educated in the Mustahabat is essential for two reasons:
(1) Knowledge will rectify any misconception regarding the category which Mustahab practices occupy in the Shariah. By being educated in the Mustahabat one will not regard such practices as unlawful, fardh or wajib. This knowledge is of utmost importance in regard to the rectification of itiqad (belief).
(2) The barakaat (spiritual lustre and effulgence) and beneficial results are innumerable. Ignorance of these many benefits and significances of Mustahab practices will not engender in one any inclination towards these valuable practices.
Knowledge of the many and great benefits which can be obtained from such Mustahab acts which are regarded as, most insignificant, will create in one the realization of the great loss which is suffered by abstaining, from such valuable acts which in reality are priceless jewels. The need of Mustahabat is for the perfection of deeds. Righteous deeds attain their full perfection and efficiency by means of the Mustahab etiquettes linked to them. Thus, the mention of Mustahabat in the Quran Shareef is not unnecessary. Such practices have been mentioned because of tremendous importance and significance attached to them. If one possesses love for Allah, one will value and honour these Mustahabat. The Ashiqe Sadiq (true lover of Allah) possesses an unique temperament. He constantly searches for every aspect which will please the Mahboob (beloved Allah Taala). When the true ashiq realizes that the Beloved is pleased with a certain thing then he hastens towards it and endeavours to fulfill it, ever striving to please Him by not omitting anything which is pleasing to Him. If our temperament becomes imbued with love, then we will realise the value of Mustahabat, and will regard its narration as the Rahmat of Allah and the Shafqat (affection) of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). This realization will dawn upon one when one discovers the detailed explanation of these rules and importance accorded them by Allah Taala.
-Islah
Every part of the Quran Shareef is of the greatest importance. No part of it is redundant or of no value. Those verses which do not discuss Fara-idh and Wajibat (compulsory laws) but mention only the Mustahab aspects are also of tremendous significance. Nowadays Mustahabat are not regarded as of any importance. It is correct that in so far as practice is concerned, Mustahabat are not on the same level as Fara-idh and Wajibat, however, to be educated in the Mustahabat is essential for two reasons:
(1) Knowledge will rectify any misconception regarding the category which Mustahab practices occupy in the Shariah. By being educated in the Mustahabat one will not regard such practices as unlawful, fardh or wajib. This knowledge is of utmost importance in regard to the rectification of itiqad (belief).
(2) The barakaat (spiritual lustre and effulgence) and beneficial results are innumerable. Ignorance of these many benefits and significances of Mustahab practices will not engender in one any inclination towards these valuable practices.
Knowledge of the many and great benefits which can be obtained from such Mustahab acts which are regarded as, most insignificant, will create in one the realization of the great loss which is suffered by abstaining, from such valuable acts which in reality are priceless jewels. The need of Mustahabat is for the perfection of deeds. Righteous deeds attain their full perfection and efficiency by means of the Mustahab etiquettes linked to them. Thus, the mention of Mustahabat in the Quran Shareef is not unnecessary. Such practices have been mentioned because of tremendous importance and significance attached to them. If one possesses love for Allah, one will value and honour these Mustahabat. The Ashiqe Sadiq (true lover of Allah) possesses an unique temperament. He constantly searches for every aspect which will please the Mahboob (beloved Allah Taala). When the true ashiq realizes that the Beloved is pleased with a certain thing then he hastens towards it and endeavours to fulfill it, ever striving to please Him by not omitting anything which is pleasing to Him. If our temperament becomes imbued with love, then we will realise the value of Mustahabat, and will regard its narration as the Rahmat of Allah and the Shafqat (affection) of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). This realization will dawn upon one when one discovers the detailed explanation of these rules and importance accorded them by Allah Taala.
-Islah