Hujjatul Islam Ustad Syed Jawad Naqvi
(Principal Jamia Orwatul Wuthqa – Lahore)
Delivered at: Masjid Baitul ul Ateeq
Lahore – Pakistan
Friday Sermon – 11th October 2024
Sermon 1: “Qaul-e-Sabit” is Ideology which gives “Sabaat” to human society
Sermon 2: Worse form of lowliness in humanity, crusaders will be privileged and we will remain accursed.
Taqwa in its purest form is achieved by safeguarding life from becoming intertwined with impure (Khabees) existence. Ensuring that society doesn’t become adulterated and consequently impure (Khabasat) is crucial. Therefore, the divine instruction ordained for us emphasizes distancing from a Khabees life. We have been clearly informed about the impurities from which we must distance ourselves in all aspects of life. The standard for a pure life (Hayat-e-Tayyaba) is one that yields results and bears fruit. Conversely, an impure life is barren and unproductive, akin to infertile land that remains useless regardless of cultivation efforts. The abundance of impurities (Khabasat) means that many people lead lives devoid of productive outcomes despite their education or upbringing. A pure life is likened to a pure tree (Shajrah-e-Tayyaba), comparable to pure words (Kalema-e-Tayyaba). This analogy is used because a tree is a well-known concept. The defining characteristics of a pure tree include its strong roots that cannot be uprooted by storms, torrents, humans, or animals. Its branches stretch upwards toward the sky, never lowly. Every branch emerging from this pure tree ascends. Additionally, it continuously bears fruit across all times and generations. In contrast, an impure tree (Shajrah e Khabees) lacks roots, is superficial, and can be easily uprooted. It has no stability or strength. Then Allah grants stability to believers through “Qaul-e-Saabit” in this world and hereafter as mentioned in verse 27.
يُثَبِّتُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِالْقَوْلِ الثَّابِتِ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ ۖ وَيُضِلُّ اللَّهُ الظَّالِمِينَ ۚ وَيَفْعَلُ اللَّهُ مَا يَشَاءُ {27}
Allah confirms those who believe with the sure word in this world’s life and in the hereafter, and Allah causes the unjust to go astray, and Allah does what He pleases.
The term “Kalema-e-Tayyaba” is also known as “Qaul-e-Sabaat”, which encompasses all the qualities of “Shajrah-e-Tayyab”. Among the various references to firm words (“Qaul-e-Sabaat”), it signifies not only spoken or written words but also the beliefs and visions held by individuals. While we often approach the Quran with scientific understanding, it’s crucial to interpret “Qaul” in the Quran contextually, encompassing words, intentions, thoughts, speech, and actions. For instance, when the Quran states “Qala Rabboka,” it conveys Allah’s intention and knowledge rather than literal words spoken. Believers gain firmness through “Qaul-e-Saabit”, which includes divine guidance found in holy books and prophetic sayings and actions. Martyr Muttahhari, whose significant contributions were highly recommended by Imam Khomeini, should be studied for his insightful exploration of firm words (“Qaul-e-Saabit”) and ideology. Although many of Muttahhari’s works remain unfinished due to his early departure, it remains a responsibility for Islamic scholars to continue his mission. According to Allah’s promise, believers first receive firm words (“Qaul-e-Saabit”) to attain steadfastness, which also forms the foundation for human society. Muttahhari interpreted these firm words as Ideology. The French Renaissance brought forth democracy, secularism, liberalism, and the industrial revolution, with the concept of Ideology emerging thereafter. Karl Marx later presented communism as an Ideology. Initially, Ideology differed from its modern interpretation, now understood as a comprehensive system organizing all facets of human life. This organized vision, referred to as “Maktab,” guides every aspect of existence including relationships, education, economy, health, and security. In our Quranic exegesis, we established that “Kitaab” does not merely mean book or writing but denotes the act of gathering and securing life’s scattered elements harmoniously. Thus, when Allah describes divine scriptures as “Kitab,” it implies a compilation of life’s affairs, meticulously organized to prevent separation. This book symbolizes Ideology and “Qaul-e-Saabit”, transforming people into an Ummah.
Muttahhari provides an illustrative example, emphasizing that he has always spoken with purpose. He mentions that during his religious studies, he observed a disparity between the religion described in books and the religion practiced by people. He decided to study both the societal interpretation of religion and the teachings found in the Quran and Hadith. The more he delved into it, the more pronounced this gap became. Consequently, he resolved to present the academic understanding of religion to the public. During his time, scholars refrained from conveying the scholarly interpretation of religion to the masses, believing it was meant solely for the Madrassa. Moreover, it’s important to note that each generation has its own vision of life, which changes due to evolving societal systems. As lifestyles transform—such as the shift from bull-driven farming to tractor-based agriculture or the move from limited telecommunication centers to instant communication—the system of life should adapt accordingly. If the system does not align with contemporary needs, society risks derailment. Thus, we require systems that reflect current means and modes of life. Replicating systems from fifty years ago is impractical. Instead, the system must evolve to meet modern requirements. Imposing the previous generation’s understanding of religion on the current one would lead to chaos. While the essence of religion remains unchanged, its comprehension must adapt. We need a stable vision of life based on an unwavering world view. When ideology—referred to as “Qaul-e-Saabit”—is absent, we face disruptions like those caused by erroneous interpretations. A coherent system of life arises from a stable vision derived from a firm world view.
SERMON 2
Today’s humanity is witnessing that due to lack of humanity , barbarism, beastliness has come inside human beings. Today those who look like human beings are the most wild beasts on this earth. The another downfall of humanity more barbaric then Israel, America, Europe are those who are silent spectators. They can do a lot but they don’t anything. One year has passed with these atrocities and the barbarism is going on by Zionism but no one takes any action. There are rulers, politicians, religious leaders, saints, elderly personalities who demonstrate their masteries but they are totally silent. The masses are generally not like this but here in this case the masses also have distanced themselves. The masses are always aroused and their temperament is that they never do anything on their own for certain things. They are given direction. But there are certain things which are natural reactions for masses. In this case neither the reactions from being aroused or natural are seen. As such no one is arousing them, but a natural reaction of Fitrat by looking at pictures , videos , news is also not seen. We can see in our personal cases when something afflicts us we show reaction alone but here that also is not seen.
We have presented the subject of Social pathology to universities, students, institutes but since there are not materialistic gains in this science no one is interested. When a child is born it has to cry which is the sign of life. Today’s society is not speaking, crying which means they are dead. They are not protesting, demanding , applying any pressure. Today when attacks are being done in Lebanon, even the Lebanese are not showing any reactions. They are all silent because they are not being targeted. If Pakistan raises their voice, any other countries masses to do this, they are all dead. As per that Palestinian child, we are not dead you are dead. You are senseless, shameless and it is not worth for us to seek help from the dead Arab world. It is a reality that these people are alive when we see our perseverance. How this one year has been spent by scholars, by us, elites and by mujahideen. Quran has cursed the scholars of jews because they were silent on oppression. This curse is not just confined to Jewish scholars it applies to all. In our country one All Party Conference was done where only statements were passed and then they will again meet on 7th October 2025. For one the shredded pieces of children, hunger, thirst to the extent that even on animals such atrocities are not tolerated.
How much privileged, esteemed is Sayed Hasan Nasrallah. Some poet has said about Imam Hussain (a), that if the religion of Mohammad (s) could not be saved without my blood, then my chest and blood is ready for arrows, spears. Sayed Nasrallah also tolerated these missiles, he gave his blood for Aqsa and still the world is silent. These Tayyabeen would get an esteemed position and become model for upcoming generations. The crusaders are so firm, they are not stepping an inch back and they would be given that privilege. They have been separated from us. They are selected as Tayyabeen by Allah , and now others should think in what category they fall. We have to remove this filth from us. To mourn on Karbala, then remaining silent on Karbala of Gaza, Beirut is deception. If you are grievous on Karbala, then you should be mournful for every oppression. This is the path of Imam Hussain (A) and the path demonstrated by Ahlulbayt (a). The day of Karbala ended in one day and it all ended, and those martyrs became successful and all others are cursed. Allah will end this tyranny and oppression one day but those who are silent will remain disgraced forever.
