THE SHARIAH AND EXPEDIENCY

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THE SHARIAH AND EXPEDIENCY

I always accord priority to the Shariah over expediency. On the occasion of the demise of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), a variety of fitan (anarchy, mischief, rebellion) developed. Some tribes refused to pay Zakaat despite claiming to be Muslims.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallahu anhu) declared Jihad against the deniers of Zakaat.

Despite the extremely delicate and dangerous situation, he did not take into consideration any expediency.

Even Hadhrat Umar (Radhiyallahu anhu) advised that it was not the appropriate time to fight these rebels. However, Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallahu anhu) resolutely declared that he would wage Jihad even if he had to be alone.

Just reflect now on the power of his heart. On this occasion, Madinah was without the protection of the army. Part of the army had been despatched to Shaam and part was in Jihad against the murtaddeen.

This was the state of the power of Imaan.

Expediencies simply disappear in the presence of such spiritual stamina.

In reality, people worship expediency, not Allah Ta‟ala. There is no benefit in these expediencies, and this applies specifically to the Ulama. They should never pay heed to expediency.

(Hadhrat Maulana Thanvi, in this Malfooth, emphasizes the utmost importance of adherence to the Deen. Nothing of the Deen should be diluted or compromised for the sake of satisfying expediency.

Such subservience is actually subservience to the nafs for the attainment of personal objectives. The Haqq of the Deen must be proclaimed and not diluted or compromised to appease opponents, zanaadaqah, munaafiqeen and the kuffaar.)