Wednesday, 11 November 2026

أَعِدِ النَّظَرَ فِي مَا لَقَّنُوكَ مِنْ مَفَاهِيمَ مُضَلِّلَة

رحمة الله، والعدل الإلهي، وخطايا الأجيال

نداء ضد الظلم والكراهية الدينية وإساءة استخدام اسم الله

عواقب خطايا الإنسان

إن لكل معصية يرتكبها الإنسان عواقبها، وأحياناً يعاني الأبناء والأحفاد الأبرياء من نتائج أفعال أسلافهم الذين ارتكبوا الشرور. فقد تمتد عواقب الظلم والآثام عبر الأجيال، تاركة وراءها الألم والظلم والكراهية والدمار.

تحذّر الكتب المقدسة البشرية مراراً من أن الله لا يغضّ الطرف عن الشر. إن مفهوم امتداد عواقب العقاب إلى أجيال متعددة يذكّرنا بأن أفعال جيل واحد قد تترك عبئاً ثقيلاً ودائماً على الأجيال التي تأتي بعده. ومع ذلك، لا ينبغي فهم ذلك على أن الله يدين تلقائياً كل ذرية بسبب الخطايا الشخصية لأسلافهم. فالعدل الإلهي يعترف أيضاً بالمسؤولية الفردية لكل إنسان.

لقد عصى آدم وحواء أمر الله، وجلبت معصيتهما المعاناة والموت إلى التجربة الإنسانية، فامتدت آثار ذلك إلى ذريتهما.

أما قايين، فقد ارتكب خطيئة فظيعة بقتله أخاه هابيل. وقد جلبت أفعاله عليه الإدانة الإلهية، وتسجل الرواية الكتابية لاحقاً هلاك العالم في الطوفان العظيم. ومع أن الكتاب المقدس لا يذكر صراحةً أن ذرية قايين المباشرة هلكت في الطوفان عقاباً على جريمة قتله أخاه، فإن هذه القصة تذكّرنا بالعواقب المدمرة لشرور الإنسان.

الله يسمع صراخ المظلومين

تأملوا قصة إبراهيم وسارة وهاجر.

لقد أساءت سارة معاملة هاجر، خادمتها المصرية، التي كانت تحمل من إبراهيم ابنه إسماعيل. عانت هاجر من الظلم والإذلال، واضطرت في نهاية المطاف إلى الهروب إلى البرية. ومع ذلك، لم يتخلَّ الله عنها. فقد سمع معاناتها، وواساها، ووعدها بمستقبل لابنها.

تحمل هذه القصة حقيقة روحية عميقة، وهي أن رحمة الله لا تحدّها المكانة الاجتماعية أو الجنسية أو الخلفية العائلية أو الهوية الدينية.

وفي وقت لاحق، عانى نسل إبراهيم من إسحاق الاضطهاد والاستعباد في مصر. وتصف الرواية الكتابية كيف سمع الله صرخات بني إسرائيل وخلّصهم من العبودية.

ينبغي لنا أن نكون حذرين وألا نفسّر هذه الأحداث على أنها دليل على أن معاناة نسل إسحاق كانت عقاباً لهم بسبب معاملة سارة لهاجر. ومع ذلك، فإن القصتين تعلّماننا أن الظلم لا يخفى أبداً على الله.

إن الله لن يبقى غير مبالٍ بمعاناة المظلومين، ولن تذهب صرخاتهم أدراج الرياح.

رحمة الله وعدله الإلهي

إن الله رحيم بجميع البشر، بغضّ النظر عما إذا كانوا ينتمون إلى دين أو جماعة أو أمة أو منظومة اعتقادية معينة.

فرحمة الله ليست ملكاً حصرياً لأي جماعة دينية. ولا يحق لأحد أن يدّعي أن الله يحب فقط أولئك الذين يعبدونه بطريقة معينة.

وفي الوقت نفسه، لا ينبغي الخلط بين الرحمة الإلهية والإذن بارتكاب الشر. فالله رحيم، لكنه عادل أيضاً. وهو لا يرضى بالقسوة أو الاستغلال أو القتل أو الاضطهاد أو الظلم.

قد يخدع البشر بعضهم بعضاً بإساءة استخدام الدين، لكنهم لا يستطيعون خداع الخالق.

إساءة استخدام اسم الله لتبرير الكراهية

على مرّ التاريخ، أُسيء أحياناً استخدام السلطة الدينية من قِبَل رجال الدين والأنبياء والحكام وغيرهم من الشخصيات النافذة، بهدف التلاعب بالناس، وتبرير العداء، والتحريض على العنف ضد من يُنظر إليهم على أنهم أعداء.

وباسم الله، تم إقناع الناس بكراهية إخوانهم من البشر والتمييز ضدهم واضطهادهم، بل وقتلهم أيضاً.

لقد فسّر بعض الناس النصوص الدينية أو استخدموها لتبرير طموحاتهم السياسية والتوسع الإقليمي والهيمنة والمصالح الشخصية. وبهذا حوّلوا الدين، الذي ينبغي أن يهدي البشرية إلى طريق الاستقامة والصلاح، إلى أداة للانقسام والدمار.

ولكن، هل يمكن أن تصبح الكراهية مقدسة لمجرد أن شخصاً ما يستشهد باسم الله؟

وهل يمكن أن يصبح القتل عملاً صالحاً لمجرد أن أحدهم يدّعي أنه يتصرف باسم الدين؟

وهل يمكن تبرير سفك دماء الأطفال الأبرياء بسبب الاختلافات الدينية؟

بالتأكيد لا!

لا ينبغي لأي إنسان أن يفترض لنفسه سلطة تنفيذ الحكم الإلهي على الآخرين لمجرد أنه يعتبرهم كفاراً أو أعداء أو مذنبين.

تعاليم السيد المسيح: أحبّوا أعداءكم

من أعمق تعاليم السيد المسيح أمره بمحبة أعدائنا، ومباركة الذين يلعنوننا، والصلاة من أجل الذين يضطهدوننا.

لقد علّم قائلاً:

"أحبوا أعداءكم، وصلّوا لأجل الذين يضطهدونكم." — إنجيل متى 5:44.

إن هذا التعليم يدعو البشرية إلى الارتقاء فوق الانتقام والكراهية وردّ الإساءة بالإساءة.

لم يعلّم المسيح أتباعه أن يكرهوا الذين يختلفون معهم في الرأي، بل جسّد التسامح والرحمة والمحبة، حتى تجاه الذين اضطهدوه.

وتذكّرنا رسالته بأن مسؤولية الإنسان هي ممارسة المحبة والعدل والتسامح والاستقامة، بدلاً من افتراض سلطة الله لمعاقبة أعدائه.

إن الحكم الإلهي من اختصاص الله وحده. ولا يجوز للبشر إساءة استخدام الدين لإضفاء الشرعية على الانتقام الشخصي.

اتبعوا محبة الله، لا الكراهية الدينية

حتى في عالمنا اليوم، نشاهد أناساً يبدون أكثر تمسكاً بالنصوص والتفسيرات الدينية من التزامهم بالقيم الأساسية التي يريدها الله، وهي المحبة والرحمة والعطف والعدل.

ولا تزال الاختلافات الدينية والمظالم التاريخية والطموحات السياسية والأيديولوجيات المتطرفة تؤجّج العنف والحروب.

ونتيجة لذلك، يصبح الرضّع والأطفال الصغار والأطفال والنساء وكبار السن والأسر الفقيرة ضحايا لصراعات لم يصنعوها ولا يفهمون أسبابها.

ما الذنب الذي ارتكبه رضيع ليستحق الموت؟

وما الجريمة التي ارتكبها طفل عاجز ليصبح ضحية للقنابل والرصاص والجوع والتهجير؟

أي تبرير يمكن لأي إنسان أن يقدّمه لتدمير حياة الأبرياء باسم الله؟

إذا كانت معتقداتنا الدينية تجعلنا قساة تجاه إخواننا من البشر، فعلينا أن نتساءل بجدية عمّا إذا كنا قد فهمنا الغاية الحقيقية من الدين.

إن الإنسان الذي يردّد اسم الله، بينما يظلم إنساناً آخر، لم يفهم جوهر الاستقامة والعدل الإلهي.

تعاليم النبي محمد ضد الظلم

علّم النبي محمد ﷺ أيضاً أهمية العدل والرحمة وحماية الناس من الظلم.

إن التعاليم الإسلامية تدين الظلم بشدة، وتحذّر من أن يصبح الإنسان ظالماً. ومن الأحاديث النبوية المشهورة قوله:

"انصر أخاك ظالماً أو مظلوماً."

وقد أوضح النبي أن نصرة الأخ الظالم تكون بمنعه من ارتكاب الظلم.

إنها رسالة عظيمة تؤكد المسؤولية الأخلاقية للإنسان.

ومع ذلك، نشهد في عالمنا المعاصر معاناة شعوب في العديد من المجتمعات الإسلامية تحت وطأة الحكام المستبدين والتنظيمات المتطرفة والجماعات الإرهابية والحركات المسلحة المتمردة.

وغالباً ما تمارس هذه القوى الظلم ضد شعوبها المسلمة، وتضطهد الأقليات، وتدمّر المجتمعات، وتهدد السلام خارج حدودها.

وقد تستشهد هذه القوى بالدين لتبرير أفعالها، لكن الظلم لا يتحول إلى عمل صالح لمجرد ارتكابه تحت راية دينية.

لا يملك أي حاكم أو منظمة دينية أو جماعة إرهابية أو حركة متمردة سلطة أخلاقية تبيح لها تدمير أرواح الأبرياء أو فرض أيديولوجيتها عن طريق الإرهاب.

إن تعاليم النبي محمد ﷺ المناهضة للظلم ينبغي أن يتمسك بها كل من يدّعي بصدق اتباع نهجه.

المسؤولية الإنسانية الشاملة

لقد خلق الله الإنسان ومنحه القدرة على التمييز بين الخير والشر، والرحمة والقسوة، والعدل والظلم.

ولا ينبغي استخدام أي دين ذريعة لحرمان إنسان آخر من حقه في الحياة بكرامة وحرية وسلام.

سواء أكان الإنسان مسيحياً أو مسلماً أو هندوسياً أو بوذياً أو يهودياً أو سيخياً، أو ينتمي إلى دين آخر، أو لا يتبع أي دين، فإن قيمة الحياة الإنسانية تظل واحدة.

علينا أن نتوقف عن تقييم الناس بناءً على هويتهم الدينية، وأن نبدأ بتقييمهم بناءً على إنسانيتهم ونزاهتهم وطيبتهم وأعمالهم.

ليعلّم القادة الدينيون الرحمة بدلاً من الكراهية.

وليحكم القادة السياسيون بالعدل بدلاً من الظلم.

وليفسّر العلماء المعرفة بالحكمة بدلاً من التحيّز.

وليعلّم الآباء أبناءهم الإنسانية بدلاً من الكراهية الموروثة.

وليدرك كل مؤمن أن العبادة من دون رحمة، والتديّن من دون عدل، لا قيمة لهما في ميزان الحق والاستقامة الحقيقية.

نداء أخير إلى الإنسانية

لا تظلموا، حتى لا تصبحوا من الظالمين.

لا تُلحقوا المعاناة بالآخرين، فقد تستمر عواقب الظلم طويلاً بعد رحيلكم عن هذه الحياة.

لا تسيئوا استخدام اسم الله لتبرير كراهيتكم.

لا تدّعوا لأنفسكم سلطة إلهية لمعاقبة الذين تعتبرونهم أعداءكم.

لا تحوّلوا دور العبادة إلى مراكز للعداء، ولا التعاليم الدينية إلى أسلحة للدمار.

إن رحمة الله أعظم من الحدود التي صنعها البشر. وعدله لا تحدّه التفسيرات البشرية أو المصالح السياسية أو المؤسسات الدينية.

فلنترك الحكم لله، ولنتحمّل مسؤولية أفعالنا نحن.

ولنتذكّر أن الخالق هو إله البشرية جمعاء، وليس ملكية خاصة لأي دين أو أمة أو عِرق أو جماعة.

إن أعظم تعبير عن الإخلاص لله ليس كراهية إنسان آخر، بل إظهار المحبة والرحمة والعدل والعطف تجاه جميع مخلوقاته.

إنسانية واحدة – عالم واحد – خالق واحد

لعلّ البشرية تستيقظ قبل أن تدمّر الكراهية ما بنته الأجيال عبر السنين.

ولْيَسُد السلام على العنف، والرحمة على الانتقام، والحكمة على الجهل، والإنسانية على التعصّب الديني.

تمت صياغة الترجمة بالعربية الفصحى بأسلوب أدبي وديني مناسب للنشر، مع الحفاظ على المعنى والرسالة الإنسانية للنص الأصلي.

Re-examine the Misguidance You Have Been Taught

God's Mercy, Divine Justice and the Sins of Generations
An Appeal Against Oppression, Religious Hatred and the Misuse of God's Name

1. The Consequences of Human Sin
Every human transgression has consequences, and sometimes the innocent descendants of those who commit evil deeds are made to suffer because of the actions of their ancestors. The consequences of wrongdoing can travel across generations, leaving behind pain, injustice, hatred and destruction.
The Scriptures repeatedly warn humanity that God does not overlook evil. The concept of punishment extending to several generations reminds us that the actions of one generation can leave a lasting burden upon those who follow. However, this should not be understood as God automatically condemning every descendant for the personal sins of their ancestors. Divine justice also recognises individual responsibility.
Adam and Eve disobeyed God's command, and their transgression brought suffering and mortality into the human experience, affecting their descendants.
Cain committed the terrible sin of murdering his own brother Abel. His actions brought divine condemnation upon him, and the Biblical account later records the destruction of the world in the great Flood. Although the Bible does not explicitly state that Cain's direct descendants perished in the Flood as punishment for his murder, the story reminds us of the devastating consequences of human wickedness.

2. God Hears the Cry of the Oppressed
Consider the account of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar.
Sarah mistreated her Egyptian servant Hagar, who was carrying Abraham's child, Ishmael. Hagar suffered oppression and humiliation and eventually fled into the wilderness. Yet God did not abandon her. He heard her suffering, comforted her and promised a future for her son.
This account conveys a profound spiritual truth: God's compassion is not restricted by social status, nationality, family background or religious identity.
Later, the descendants of Abraham through Isaac suffered oppression and enslavement in Egypt. The Biblical account describes how God heard the cries of the Israelites and delivered them from bondage.
We should be careful not to interpret these events as proof that the suffering of Isaac's descendants was a punishment for Sarah's treatment of Hagar. Nevertheless, both accounts teach us that oppression is never invisible to God.
God will not remain indifferent to the suffering of the oppressed. Their cries will not go unheard.

3. God's Mercy and His Divine Justice
God is merciful to all humanity, irrespective of whether people belong to a particular religion, community, nation or belief system.
His mercy is not the exclusive possession of any religious group. Neither can anyone claim that God loves only those who worship Him in a particular manner.
At the same time, divine mercy must not be mistaken for permission to commit evil. God is compassionate, but He is also just. He does not approve of cruelty, exploitation, murder, oppression or injustice.
Human beings may deceive one another by misusing religion, but they cannot deceive the Creator.

4. The Misuse of God's Name to Justify Hatred
Throughout history, religious authority has sometimes been misused by priests, prophets, rulers and other influential individuals to manipulate people, justify hostility and encourage violence against those considered their enemies.
In the name of God, people have been persuaded to hate, discriminate, persecute and even kill fellow human beings.
Some have interpreted or used religious texts to justify their political ambitions, territorial expansion, domination and personal interests. In doing so, they have transformed religion, which should guide humanity towards righteousness, into an instrument of division and destruction.
But can hatred become holy merely because someone invokes God's name?
Can murder become righteous merely because someone claims to be acting in the name of religion?
Can the blood of innocent children be justified by religious differences?
Certainly not!
No human being should assume the authority to execute divine judgment upon others simply because they consider them unbelievers, enemies or sinners.

5. The Teaching of Jesus: Love Your Enemies
Among the most profound teachings of Jesus Christ is His command to love our enemies, bless those who curse us and pray for those who persecute us.
He taught:
"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." — Matthew 5:44.
This teaching challenges humanity to rise above revenge, hatred and retaliation.
Jesus did not teach His followers to hate those who disagreed with them. Instead, He demonstrated forgiveness, compassion and mercy, even towards those who persecuted Him.
His message reminds us that the responsibility of human beings is to practise love, justice, forgiveness and righteousness rather than assume God's authority to punish their enemies.
Divine judgment belongs to God. Human beings must not misuse religion to legitimise personal vengeance.

6. Follow God's Love, Not Religious Hatred
Even in today's world, we witness people who appear to follow religious texts and interpretations more passionately than they practise God's fundamental values of love, mercy, compassion and justice.
Religious differences, historical grievances, political ambitions and extremist ideologies continue to fuel violence and wars.
As a result, innocent infants, toddlers, children, women, elderly people and poor families become victims of conflicts they neither created nor understand.
What sin has an infant committed to deserve death?
What crime has a helpless child committed to become a victim of bombs, bullets, hunger and displacement?
What justification can anyone offer for destroying the lives of innocent people in the name of God?
If our religious convictions make us cruel towards fellow human beings, we must seriously question whether we have understood the purpose of religion.
A person who recites the name of God but oppresses another human being has failed to understand the very essence of divine righteousness.

7. Prophet Muhammad's Teaching Against Oppression
Prophet Muhammad also taught the importance of justice, mercy and protecting people against oppression.
Islamic teachings strongly condemn injustice and warn against becoming an oppressor. The well-known prophetic teaching, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or oppressed," explains that helping an oppressor means preventing him from committing injustice.
This is a powerful message of moral responsibility.
However, in our contemporary world, we witness people in several Islamic societies suffering under authoritarian rulers, extremist organisations, terrorist groups and armed rebel movements.
These forces often oppress their own Muslim populations, persecute minorities, destroy communities and threaten peace beyond their borders.
They may invoke religion to justify their actions, but oppression does not become righteousness simply because it is committed under a religious banner.
No ruler, religious organisation, terrorist group or rebel movement has the moral authority to destroy innocent lives or impose its ideology through terror.
The teachings of Prophet Muhammad against oppression should be upheld by everyone who sincerely claims to follow his path.

8. The Universal Responsibility of Humanity
God created humanity with the capacity to distinguish between good and evil, compassion and cruelty, justice and injustice.
No religion should be used as an excuse to deny another human being the right to live with dignity, freedom and peace.
Whether a person is Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Sikh, belongs to another faith or follows no religion, the value of human life remains the same.
We must stop measuring people by their religious identity and start measuring them by their humanity, integrity, kindness and deeds.
Let religious leaders teach compassion rather than hatred.
Let political leaders govern with justice rather than oppression.
Let scholars interpret knowledge with wisdom rather than prejudice.
Let parents teach their children humanity rather than inherited hatred.
Let every believer understand that worship without compassion and religious devotion without justice are meaningless in the eyes of true righteousness.

A Final Appeal to Humanity

Oppress not, and you shall not be an oppressor.
Do not inflict suffering upon others, for the consequences of injustice may continue long after you are gone.
Do not misuse God's name to justify your hatred.
Do not claim divine authority to punish those whom you consider your enemies.
Do not turn places of worship into centres of hostility or religious teachings into weapons of destruction.
God's mercy is greater than the boundaries created by mankind. His justice is not confined by human interpretations, political interests or religious institutions.
Let us leave judgment to God and take responsibility for our own actions.
Let us remember that the Creator is the God of all humanity, not the private possession of any religion, nation, race or community.
The greatest expression of devotion to God is not hatred towards another human being, but love, mercy, justice and compassion towards all His creations.
One Humanity – One World – One Creator
May humanity awaken before hatred destroys what generations have built. May peace prevail over violence, mercy over revenge, wisdom over ignorance and humanity over religious fanaticism.

Tuesday, 10 November 2026

I surrendered to Thee

USE ME, O LORD! USE ME!

A Prayer of Surrender, Grace and Divine Purpose

Use me, O Lord! Use me,
After moulding and refining me;
With wonders beyond imagination, use me,
With humble heart and discipline, use me.

Those who chase possessions, power and pride,
Cry, “Time is too short!” as moments slide;
But those who seek Thy mercy and grace,
Say, “Prepare! The appointed hour we must embrace.”

All the days that passed in vain,
Like wasted years, return no gain;
Sweet-tongued relationships, built on pretence,
May come to mock my life's innocence.

I winked at time, believing it would wait,
And idled away what could have been great;
A fool in the eyes of those who see,
A subject of gossip and mockery.

They shall condemn my attitude,
And gather complaints with restless mood;
Disguised as friends and kin so dear,
They pour unsolicited counsel into my ear.

Some call it an inferiority complex,
When I raise myself beyond their expectations;
Others claim superiority in my ways,
When I bow in humility through all my days.

I scarcely understand my own heart,
Can another know me, every part?
Yes, Thou art my Maker, my Potter divine,
The truth of my soul is fully Thine.

Some relationships wish me to remain below,
Some relatives rejoice when I face sorrow;
But what lies behind their thoughts and ways?
I see my own reflection in my attitude and days.

To turn back time and rewrite my past,
Is useless labour; it cannot last;
The future I dreamed and planned with care,
Faded like mist into empty air.

The days have vanished, the people have gone,
Yet sluggishly I lingered, standing alone;
In search of people, I wandered astray,
And silently watched my life drift away.

I counted the days that slipped from my hand,
And searched for the losses I could not understand;
I shall not surrender to fear or despair,
For Thou, O Lord, art my source and care.

I never embraced oppression or suppression,
Nor bowed to human neglect and transgression;
Who can withhold what Thou hast decreed to give?
Who can grant what Thou dost forbid to live?

Thou knowest me better than I know myself,
My worth is not measured by worldly wealth;
The world may offer a thousand ways,
But only Thy wisdom can guide my days.

I have no troubled mind to bear,
For Thou art my Keeper, always there;
With eager heart, I look to Thee,
Let Thy joyful purpose unfold in me.

When I abide in Thy gracious light,
My inner strength rises, firm and bright;
When I stumble, judged for every flaw,
I learn through pain what pride never saw.

Greatness is neither possessions nor gold,
Nor pride in relatives, influence untold;
Greater than all that the world can decree,
Is Thy boundless grace bestowed upon me.

I am no slave to the pride of men,
Nor seek their favour again and again;
Let not my hands claim what belongs to Thee,
Work through my hands, O Lord, use me!

What I have done is known to all,
My triumphs, failures, rise and fall;
Yet all that matters, the world may not see,
Is the work of Thy hands accomplished through me.

Though everything seems within my reach,
I still seek the treasures beyond human speech;
Like an unlearned soul longing to know,
I search for wisdom wherever I go.

Shape me, O Lord, according to Thy will,
Mould my restless heart and make it still;
Draw me nearer, lay me at Thy feet,
Embrace me with mercy, make my healing complete.

Do not leave me to walk alone,
Nor let my life become a burden of my own;
Teach me to follow wherever Thou leadest me,
With willing heart and humility.

When love runs dry and justice departs,
When mercy is severed from hardened hearts;
When violence rises and truth is denied,
Let me stand for justice, with Thee as my guide.

When compassion fades and the helpless cry,
When truth is buried beneath a lie;
Use me as Thy voice, Thy strength and sword,
To defend the oppressed, in the name of the Lord.

Use me, O Lord! Use me,
Not for my glory, but for Thy story;
Not for my pride, but Thy purpose divine,
Let Thy will be done, and not mine.

Break me, mould me, refine me anew,
Make me a vessel worthy of You;
Until my final breath, let this be my plea:

USE ME, O LORD! USE ME!

Monday, 9 November 2026

Unto You Alone Be Praise and Worship!

O Eternal God...!
Unto You Alone Be Praise and Worship!
O Eternal God, without beginning or end!
O Creator of all things!
O Preserver of all creation!
O Boundless Ocean of Love and Grace!
O Almighty One, clothed with authority and power!
O God of immeasurable compassion!
O Refuge of those who suffer!
O One who dispels fear and bestows peace!
O One to whom belong all dominion and majesty!
O One who places the crowns of earthly rulers beneath Your feet!
O Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End!
O Wonderful Counsellor!
O Giver of strength!
O Bestower of blessings!
O Source of inspiration and encouragement!
O Helper of the needy and the affluent alike!
O Gentle King who reigns over human hearts!
O God of mercy and justice!
O One who has protected us all these years!
O One who will continue to guard us in the days to come!
O God, our Supreme Lord!
O Incomparable and Generous Giver!
O Knower of every heart!
O Comforter of the broken-hearted!
O Divine Creator!
O Lord and Giver of Life!
O Most High God!
O One who lifts us up and restores our dignity!
El Roi – The God Who Sees Me!
El Shaddai – God Almighty!
El Elyon – God Most High!
El Olam – The Everlasting God!
O One who hears the cries of the poor!
O One who answers at the appointed time!
O One who alone lives forever!
O One who understands the longings of our hearts!
O One who removes all doubts!
O One, the only incomparable God!
O Guardian of the oppressed!
O One who delights in righteousness and moral integrity!
O One who watches over us without slumber or sleep!
O Divine Healer and Supreme Remedy!
O Ocean of Mercy and Tender Love!
O One who transcends all ages and generations!
O Abode of Compassion!
O Treasure of Grace!
O Source of all glory and honour!
O Divine Potter!
O Ocean of Virtues!
O One who does not dwell upon our shortcomings!
O One who listens to our cries and supplications!
O One who is enthroned above the Cherubim!
O One who gives generously to those who ask and even to those who do not ask!
O Righteous Judge who cannot tolerate wickedness!
O One who wipes away the tears of widows!
O Boundless Treasure of Generosity!
O One who is slow to anger!
O Almighty God!
O Owner and Sovereign of all creation!
O God of Truth and Eternity!
O One who is gentle and patient!
O One who rescues life from the clutches of death!
O One who desires to bless us with excellence and greatness!
O One who pours out blessings from Zion!
O Giver of health and strength!
O One whose radiance surpasses the brilliance of the sun!
O One who leads us along the righteous path!
O One who lifts us out of the miry clay!
O One who created everything through Your Word!
O One who protects us in times of trial and temptation!
O One who is both Father and Mother to us!
O One who upholds those who stumble and fall!
O One who raises the humble and downtrodden!
O Bestower of divine gifts and blessings!
O Generous Giver who pours out Your blessings abundantly!
O Good Shepherd who lovingly cares for Your flock!
O One filled with glory and majesty!
O One who fills our lives with goodness!
O One who renews our youth like the eagle's!
O One who carries us upon Your wings like an eagle!
O One who wears the splendour of glorious light as Your garment!
O One who has bestowed immeasurable compassion upon us!
O Source and Fountain of Wisdom!
O Perfect Embodiment of Justice!
O God who veils the fullness of Your glory!
O One who grants wisdom to the wise!
O One who bestows wisdom and understanding!
O One who reveals the mysteries hidden in wisdom!
O Creator of the radiance of the sun and the beauty of the moon!
O One who enables us to overcome evil with good!
O One who frustrates the schemes of the wicked!
O One who stands beside us in times of distress!
O Perfect Embodiment of Holiness!
O One who desires a pure heart!
O One who fills us with the Holy Spirit!
O One who leads us along the path of purity!
O One who stands as our pillar of strength and support!
O One who draws near even to those who are far away!
O One who opens the way to clarity and understanding!
O One who reveals Yourself to those who seek You!
O One who knows our needs and provides for us!
O God of the heavenly angels!
O One who is sufficient for all our needs!
O Anchor of Hope!
O Fountain of Goodness!
O Hope of the weak and the weary!
O Lighthouse that guides us through the turbulent seas of life!
O One worthy of praise from every tongue!
O Lord and Master of Eternal Life!
O One whose glory cannot be consumed even by fire!
O Shield of the righteous!
O Healer of diseases and afflictions!
O Supreme God who forgives our sins!
O One who breaks the chains of sin!
O One who holds authority even over the depths of the underworld!
O One who carries our burdens!
O Supreme Being who rules over the entire earth!
O One who transforms desolation into abundance and prosperity!
O One who made a way even through the divided sea!
O One who transcends birth and death!
O Perfect Example of Love for Others!
O Supreme Light of the Universe!
O One who listens to our prayers and supplications!
O One who reconciles divided hearts!
O One who measured the boundaries of the earth!
O One who laid the foundations of the earth!
O Supreme Sovereign of all universes!
O One who knows every word that proceeds from our mouths!
O Crown of Glory!
O King of Majesty!
O One who knows even the things hidden from human sight!
O One who knows the voice of our conscience!
O One who hears the heartfelt prayers of those who cry out to You!
O One who knows even the deepest thoughts of humankind!
O Supreme Exemplar of Forgiveness!
O One who created humankind from the dust of the earth!
O One who rules over heaven and earth!
O One who conquered death and rose again!
O Unchanging Embodiment of Love!
O God of Unchanging Promises!
O One who performs wonders through Your mighty power!
O Glorious Lord and Master of Salvation!
O One who rescues even those whom no one else can save!
O One who foreknows all things and guides our paths!
O One who accomplishes even what seems impossible!
O One who opens doors that have been shut!
O One who grants strength even in old age!
O True Source of Unconditional Love!
O King of Perfect Righteousness!
O One who reigns throughout all generations!
O One whose greatness cannot be measured by anyone!
O One who is above all things!
O One who loves everyone without partiality!
O One who gives life to all!
O One who remains forever, even beyond the end of the ages!
O Rock of Salvation!
O One who reveals hidden mysteries!
O King of Kings!
O Sovereign of all Kingdoms!
O One who is enthroned in royal splendour!
O Shield of Salvation!
O Light of the World!
O One who is praised by countless hosts of angels!
O One who unites heaven and earth!
O One who fills even the highest heavens with Your presence!
O One who opens the gates of heaven!
O Generous One whose promises never change!
O One who is the Way, the Truth and the Life!
O Everlasting Fountain of Life!
O One whose greatness cannot be fully comprehended even by the heavenly beings!
O Hope of the Dawn!
O Master of Deliverance and Liberation!
O One who lifts up those who have fallen!
O One who administers justice according to our deeds!
O Incomparable Sovereign of Heaven!
O One who crowns us with victory!
O One who fills empty hearts and souls!
O One who divided the floodwaters and made a way!
O Eternal Fountain of Light!
O One who bestows grace upon those who seek You!
O Central Essence and Supreme Truth of the Holy Scriptures!
O One who brings joy after seasons of suffering!
O One who protects us from every unwanted evil!
O One who graciously receives the petitions of those who call upon You!
Final Hymn of Praise and Worship
O One endowed with immeasurable glory!
O God of boundless and unconditional love!
O One worthy of praise for ever and ever!
O One who is always present with us!
O Foundation and Sustainer of our lives!
O Unshakable Foundation of our hope!
O One who dwells within every breath and every heartbeat of ours!
O One who alone reigns supreme in our hearts!
All praise belongs to You!
All glory belongs to You!
All authority belongs to You!
All worship belongs to You!
O God, who was, who is, and who forever shall be, unchanging yesterday, today and for all eternity!
Unto You alone be all praise!
Unto You alone be all glory!
Unto You alone be all worship!
Amen! Hallelujah!

Saturday, 7 November 2026

O Children of Abraham – Ibrahim!

An Appeal for Peace, Mercy and Unity Among the Children of One Father

O Children of Abraham – Ibrahim!

O descendants of Isaac and Ismail (Ishmael)..!

Have you forgotten your common father, Abraham – Ibrahim?

Would your father Abraham rejoice to see his two sons and their descendants engaged in hatred, violence and bloodshed? Would his heart not grieve to witness the suffering of their children fighting against one another?

Your Holy Scriptures proclaim that God is gracious, compassionate and merciful. Yet, why do those who believe in one God fail to show grace, compassion and mercy towards one another?

If your Holy Scriptures teach that God abhors injustice, violence, cruelty and the killing of innocent people, why do you act contrary to His teachings? Are you not contradicting the very faith you profess to follow?

God is not cruel. He does not wish to see His own children oppressed, persecuted or killed by other children whom He has also created. Yet, in the name of religion, some people justify hatred, oppression and violence, claiming that such actions are their religious duty.

By doing so, are you not portraying God as cruel and unkind? Is it not a grave sin to use the name of the Most Merciful to justify merciless acts against His own creation?

God is ever merciful. Why, then, should His children be merciless?

While keeping yourselves and your families within the comfort and security of your own homes, you may find countless reasons to justify a war. But have you ever truly understood the immeasurable and lasting suffering inflicted upon its innocent victims?

War destroys homes, separates families, takes away childhoods, leaves generations traumatised and turns the dreams of innocent people into lifelong sorrow. Its consequences do not end when the fighting stops.

Whatever name, cause or justification you give to war, no cause can erase the suffering of innocent human beings. War is not an achievement of civilization; it is a shameful failure of humanity, wisdom and compassion.

And ask yourselves another question:

Why would God create people who do not follow your particular faith if He intended them to be hated, persecuted or destroyed?

Does the Creator belong exclusively to one religion, one community or one group of believers?

God is the Father and Creator of every human being on Earth, irrespective of religion, race, nationality, belief or disbelief.

Can a loving father cease to love his own children simply because some of them have forgotten him, misunderstood him or chosen a different path?

Even when children go astray, does a father wish to see them destroyed, or does he hope that they will return to the path of goodness?

If you truly love God and have faith in His commandments, then demonstrate that love through your actions. Practise His teachings in your daily lives. Let mercy prevail over hatred, forgiveness over revenge, justice over oppression and humanity over religious divisions.

Do not fight in the name of the God who teaches you to love. Do not kill in the name of the God who gives life. Do not oppress in the name of the God who is just.

Abraham – Ibrahim – is remembered as a father of faith. Let his descendants become children of faith, not heirs to hatred.

Remember: You may worship God through different traditions, speak different languages and follow different religious paths, but you share the same humanity and inhabit the same Earth.

God desires peace, not bloodshed; compassion, not cruelty; unity, not hatred.

Let the children of Abraham – Ibrahim – become an example to the world by choosing peace over war and humanity over hostility.

For the greatest expression of faith is not how fiercely you defend your religion, but how faithfully you practice the love, mercy and justice that your God teaches.

Abandoning Greed – A New Kural (Couplet Poem

Abandoning Greed – A New Kural

English Poetic Translation

1. The Insatiable Nature of Greed

The earth may fill the deepest mines, yet greed knows no end;
A heart consumed by endless desire, no bounds can ever mend.

2. Exploiting Others

Like leeches sucking blood until their victims' strength is gone,
The greedy prey upon the welfare of others to thrive upon.

3. The Destructive Fire of Greed

The cruel fire of greed will burn a household to the ground;
And destroy the very home where love and care abound.

4. The Suffering of the Poor and the Curse of the Rich

Hunger is a torment that makes the poor endure;
But to the wealthy, it becomes a curse when greed is their allure.

5. The Unforgivable Sin of Deceiving the Poor

Even beyond the sins that sacred laws condemn,
Deceiving the poor is a sin that stands above them.

6. Worse Than Thieves

Worse than thieves are those who amass their wealth through greed;
To the poor, they are like a scorching summer's merciless heat.

7. Charity Cannot Erase Greed

Though one may give in charity and perform righteous deeds,
Greed beyond one's rightful needs remains a sinful seed.

8. Hypocrisy in Charity and Religion

They offer gifts to temples, idols and the needy in disguise,
Yet build their wealth through cruel plunder and deceitful lies.

9. Hoarding for Luxury While Others Starve

While the poor seek food to satisfy their hunger and survive,
The one who hoards for pomp and pleasure is lifeless though alive.

10. Wealth Built on Others' Suffering

Those who pursue wealth with selfish thoughts and ways,
Grow rich by causing others suffering throughout their days.

11. The Companions of Greed

Greed is an infection that takes root within the heart;
It brings envy and arrogance, and tears one's soul apart.

The Wisdom and Responsibility of Knowledge (Couplet Poem)

1. The Power of Science

The power to create and destroy, like fire in its might,
Lies in the hands of those who wield science and its light.

2. The Limits of Knowledge

Whatever its worth, use it within limits, lest excess prevail;
For what enslaves us through excess can turn our wisdom frail.

3. The Double-Edged Nature of Knowledge

Like nectar turned to poison when consumed beyond its due,
Knowledge without bounds may bring destruction in its view.

4. Knowledge in Ignorant Hands

Like fire placed in the hands of those who cannot understand,
Knowledge may destroy the world when misused by humankind.

5. The Right Use of Knowledge

Examine every matter, its nature and its way;
Choose what brings no harm, and use it for the good each day.

6. True Wisdom and Goodness

Wisdom is not merely knowing what is good and right;
True wisdom lies in doing good and shunning deeds of blight.

All deeds that bring goodness reflect knowledge true;
Even the wise act foolishly when evil is what they pursue.

It is sometimes wise to remain unaware of the harm we unknowingly create,
For even the wisest minds may sow evil through their wisdom and fate.

7. Knowledge Without Understanding

Knowledge gained by the learned, yet lacking insight true,
May lead to destruction when its purpose is not viewed.

8. The Wisdom of Understanding the World

Explore the world and all that lies within its grand design;
Knowledge that brings goodness is wisdom truly divine.

9. Wisdom Without Prudence

Knowledge without prudence, like a sword without a sheath,
Can bring untold disaster and cause harm anyone beneath.

10. Falsehood and Deception

The knowledge used to weave deception, falsehood and disguise,
Is like the deadly oleander, with flowers that charm the eyes.

11. Acting Without Examining Consequences

To act without examining the consequences of an act,
Is to pursue a deed whose outcome may bring harm in fact.

12. Desiring Without Assessing the Outcome

To seek an action without weighing what its outcome may convey,
Is to desire a deed whose consequences lead astray.

Wednesday, 4 November 2026

The Qualities of Governance (Couplet Poem)

 1. Welfare of the Poor

A ruler who sees the poor and understands their plight,
Removes their want and makes their lives right.

2. The True Identity of a Leader

To know a leader's worth, look beyond his pride,
And see how his poorest subjects live inside.

3. Unjust Wealth and Governance

Where wealth is amassed through injustice and greed,
The land loses its honour, and rulers mislead.

4. The Parasite Ruler

Like worms that feed on a tree until it dies,
A ruler who enriches the rich ignores the poor's cries.

5. Selfless Leadership

Like an ascetic who renounces worldly desire,
A ruler must serve, while citizens hold him higher.

6. Truth and Integrity

Where lies, exaggeration and deceit prevail,
Truth finds no voice, and good leaders fail.

7. Impartial Governance

A ruler who favours his kin and his own,
Is cruel by nature, his injustice well known.

8. The Danger of Rumours

Hear not every tale that reaches your ear,
For falsehood and malice may poison what you hear.

9. Learning from Good Deeds

Better than merely seeing another's good deed,
Is practising it yourself, and following its lead.

10. Protection Through Good Governance

A government strong must corruption restrain,
Prevent theft and deceit, and protect all from pain.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Lord..! Help me to guard my tongue

When God Reveals Why Our Prayers Are Not Answered – The Power of Guarding Our Tongue

Sometimes, we wonder why our prayers remain unanswered despite repeatedly approaching God with a humble heart and a broken spirit. We pray, plead, wait and hope, yet the doors before us seem to remain closed.

I, too, have been experiencing such feelings these days. I began to wonder why God was not even listening to my prayers when I was knocking at every possible door, seeking His intervention.

Yes, I had a painful grievance against our Almighty Lord, who hears the prayers of His children.

I even asked Him why He was displeased with me. I pleaded with Him to reveal the reason behind His silence. If there was something wrong in me, I wanted Him to show it to me so that I could repent, correct myself and return to Him with a renewed heart.

Then, something happened last night.

As I was tossing and turning in my bed, struggling to fall asleep, a particular Bible verse came to my mind. It was just one simple line, but it revealed something profound about my own behaviour and the reason I needed to examine myself.

"If you utter what is precious and not what is worthless,"

(Jeremiah 15:19)

That single line made me reflect deeply on my own words, conversations and behaviour over the years.

The sins committed through my tongue

I realized that I had often been too talkative, argumentative and combative.

For almost everything that did not meet my expectations or agree with my personal standards, I would become annoyed, irritated or complain.

I developed a habit of finding faults in others based on my own perceptions and yardsticks.

At times, I indulged in gossip and discussed other people's mistakes and shortcomings. I frequently uttered unnecessary and worthless words during conversations and discussions.

I criticized the wrongdoings of governments, leaders, bureaucrats, politicians, the police, the media, the judiciary, the private sector and even the organizations and industries in which I had worked.

Whenever I encountered heated arguments, I would raise my voice and try to establish my point of view. I often continued arguing until the other person stopped responding. I believed that proving my point was more important than maintaining peace.

I judged people according to my own understanding, without always considering their circumstances, limitations or perspectives.

Looking back, I now realize that many of my sins, mistakes and blunders were committed not through my actions but through my tongue.

Unfortunately, my own words sometimes became my greatest enemies, both personally and professionally. They brought me embarrassment, strained relationships, disappointment and setbacks.

For many years, I failed to recognize the damage caused by my unnecessary words. Even though I read numerous teachings in Isaiah, Proverbs and Psalms about controlling the tongue, I did not sincerely put those teachings into practice.

What does the Bible teach us about our words?

The Bible repeatedly warns us about the consequences of careless, harsh and evil speech.

1. Stop pointing fingers and speaking evil

"If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil."

(Isaiah 58:9)

2. Guard your mouth to protect yourself from trouble

"Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity."

(Proverbs 21:23)

3. Keep your tongue away from evil

"Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies."

(Psalm 34:12–13)

4. Respond gently rather than harshly

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

(Proverbs 15:1)

5. Understand that too many words can lead to sin

"Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues."

(Proverbs 10:19)

There are so many beautiful teachings in the Bible reminding us to control our speech, avoid gossip, refrain from judging others and speak with kindness.

Yet, merely reading these verses is not enough. I must practice them in my daily life.

I read them, understood them intellectually, but failed to transform my behaviour. Perhaps that was the very lesson I needed to learn.

My repentance and resolution

Today, I feel that I must sincerely repent for the evils committed through my mouth.

I must learn to pause before speaking, think before responding and examine whether my words are necessary, truthful, constructive and kind.

I must stop finding faults in everyone and everything.

I must understand that I am not appointed to judge every person, correct every mistake or win every argument.

I must learn that silence is sometimes wiser than speech, forgiveness is greater than criticism, and a gentle response is more powerful than a loud argument.

This does not mean that we should remain silent in the face of injustice or wrongdoing. Rather, we must learn to express our concerns responsibly, without hatred, humiliation, gossip or unnecessary accusations.

I now understand that prayer is not merely about asking God to change our circumstances. It is also about allowing God to change us.

Perhaps, while I was repeatedly asking God to open the doors before me, I had failed to examine what needed to change within myself.

Perhaps, I was asking for blessings while neglecting the discipline of my own words.

I do not claim that every unanswered prayer is a consequence of our sins or that I have discovered the reason behind every silence of God. But this personal realization has made me understand that I must first examine my own life before questioning His ways.

My humble prayer to Almighty God

Dear Lord Almighty,

I have complained about my circumstances, questioned Your silence and wondered why my prayers were not answered.

But today, I want to examine myself rather than blame You.

Forgive me for the unnecessary words I have spoken, the people I have hurt, the faults I have magnified, the arguments I have prolonged and the judgments I have made.

Give me the wisdom to distinguish between words that build and words that destroy.

Teach me when to speak, what to speak and when to remain silent.

Let my words bring comfort rather than pain, understanding rather than conflict, encouragement rather than discouragement, and peace rather than anger.

Above all, transform my heart so that my thoughts, words and actions become pleasing to You.

I humbly pray with the words of the Psalmist:

"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."

(Psalm 19:14)

Amen!

A thought to remember:

We often ask God to open the doors that are closed before us, but sometimes we must first close the doors to our own unnecessary words, harsh speech, gossip and judgment.

Prayer is not only asking God to change our lives; it is also allowing God to transform our hearts, thoughts, words and behaviour.

أَعِدِ النَّظَرَ فِي مَا لَقَّنُوكَ مِنْ مَفَاهِيمَ مُضَلِّلَة

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