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The lesson of belief in the verdict of Moula |
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 This articles will help increase mumin’s tasavvur towards fair practices as indicated by Hudad – Kiram
The incident dates back to the days of Syedna Hakimuddin in Burhanpur.
A mumin bhai came to be known to Syedna that the wealth accumulated by him is not as per Shariah. The mumin bhai had accumulated loads of wealth and was well-known in the neighborhood for the opulence that he possessed.
Syedna directed the bhai to donate all his wealth to some cause from which he would not be able to gain anything. The mumin bhai had immense faith in Syedna and although he found it extremely difficult to part away with his wealth, his belief triumphed over all his apprehensions.
He donated all his wealth and came in the Hazrat of Syedna begging for advice on his next occupation. Syedna, seeing his belief and trust in the decree (that emanated from the Almighty’s will) offered him a stone in exchange for just 25 paise. He was then advised to start a business with this same stone in the market.
The mumin bhai laid out his handkerchief on the market floor to offer the stone for an appropriate value. A once opulent and extremely successful businessman was now once again on the floor and starting his business from scratch.
Time passed and a person came inquiring with him of his wares available for sale. The mumin bhai showed him the solitary stone that he had transacted with Syedna and solicited a quote, based on the buyer’s perception of its value. The potential buyer had a close look at the stone and at once claimed that it could potentially be converted to a precious gem should it get further polished. The mumin bhai then worked hard on this business opportunity and once again came back to prosperity.
The mumin bhai understood the message ingrained in this incident and inscribed it in his heart. He thanked Allah for His various bounties and the positive shift that his life took while passing through this difficult phase of his life.
The lesson of belief in the verdict of Moula
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The lesson of belief in the verdict of Moula |
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It’s the age of Neo-economics. The once massive American economy, today tides through gruelling waves of expenses far in excess of local savings.
The articles referred here put forth the basis of the inverted global economy …
Article 1 - SAVING IS SIN, SPENDING IS VIRTUE
Japanese save a lot. They do not spend much. Also Japan exports far more than it imports. Has an annual trade surplus of over $100 billions, Yet Japanese economy is considered weak, even collapsing.The US has taken over $5 trillion from the world. So, as the world saves for the US, Americans spend freely. Today, to keep the US consumption going, that is for the US economy to work, other countries have to remit $180 billion very quarter that is $2 billion a day, to the US! Otherwise the US economy would go for a six. So will the global economy. The result will be no different if US consumers begin consuming less.
Considering the stark picture rising from the above, the immediate question which arises is the sustainability of this materialistic economy. There are loads of discussions that are doing the rounds and they frankly seem endless…
For a mumin however, there is a clear learning that is taught to us by our Bawa Mushfiq. In our tradition we are always guided to take only those many expenses as are supported by our savings and present earnings. On a larger plane, we strive to accumulate the vast Nemat of Aqa Moula’s dua since the savings of this Dua will be useful in the life after this physical world.
The contrast apparent above (between the materialistic Americans and our ideologies) is based on the interest laden loans that Americans are habituated to.
Compare this to the Karzan schemes that are available within our community. It becomes amply clear that our financing is towards accumulation of productive assets. They are either in the form of Houses/ shops etc or for Ziyarat/ Vajebat etc; they are certainly not for cosmetics or the endless shopping of fashionable wares !!!
Our model of revenue-earnings/ asset accumulation is based
Americans spend, save little. Also US imports more than it exports. Has an annual trade deficit of over $400 billion. Yet, the American economy is considered strong and trusted to get stronger. But where from do Americans get money to spend? They borrow from Japan, China and even India.
Result:
on the parity of profits, hard-work, diligence and above all the shukr of all worldly receipts and the acceptance of Khuda’s haq in our earnings through Vajebat.
Contrast this with the testimonials of noted evangelist Warren Buffet. In his article published in Fortune magazine he uses the metaphor of two islands “Squanderville and Thriftville”. He admits of the rampant consumerism/ squandering of precious resources as the primal reason for America’s precarious situation. He says, “our trade deficit has greatly worsened, to the point that our country's "net worth," so to speak, is now being transferred abroad at an alarming rate.”
Mr. Buffet’s remarks are well-founded. Despite the pressure from the US, countries such as China and India continue to defy several US policies especially in foreign-currency conversion. China, has made it clear that it will not tolerate much meddling. Zhou Xiaochuan, China’s chief central banker, has told a meeting of the IMF’s International Monetary and Financial Committee that “the Fund should respect the autonomy of member countries in choosing their own exchange-rate regime.”
Even if the Chinese central bank does, as some expect, let the yuan strengthen more than previously anticipated, this will not be the panacea that many hope for.
As Tyler Cowen, an economics professor at George Mason University, points out, China imports many of the components it assembles into finished products; a strengthening yuan will make these components cheaper, eroding some of the effect on export prices. Nor is China’s competitive advantage limited to a cheap currency. And although China is one of the big funders of America’s current-account deficit, it is certainly not alone. Unless Americans curb their appetite for imports bought with borrowed money—and start making more things other countries want to buy—the deficit will continue to be a problem. This is roughly what the Chinese government has been saying.
The above article on increasing Chinese dominance is therefore appropriatly titled as “Be careful what you wish for”.
To summarize, we mumin are really gifted in being born in an economy of plenty. Our Islamic principles tether us to the larger virtue of Najaat from this physical world. It’s our duty to constantly thank our Bawa Mushfiq on this Azeem nemat of his tutelage. He constantly drives us away from worldly luxuries and therefore protects us from being dictated by other.
May Allah grant our Aqa Moula a long and prosperous life and ability to us to serve him till the end of our lives
Ameen.
Article Source - Kutbuddin Ujjainwala |
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