Minutes of the “Students of AMU” Saturday night’s special program-“Night Ijtima”
Islam being a complete way life doesn't view ‘spirituality’ separately from everyday activities. In Islam everything is ‘spiritual’ because all actions must be in accordance with God’s pleasure. This view comes from the Islamic creed and the Muslim understanding of Tawhid (the oneness of God).
The understanding of spirituality in Islam is unlike the secular understanding. It is the constant reference to God and ensuring that everything he or she does is in accordance with God’s pleasure.
The Prophet Muhammad emphasized on developing a good character by engaging a constant practice of prayer, meditation, remembrance of God and other activities, as these actions change the heart and thereby bring one closer to God.
The Prophet Muhammad emphasized on developing a good character by engaging a constant practice of prayer, meditation, remembrance of God and other activities, as these actions change the heart and thereby bring one closer to God.
In the backdrop heavy intellectual exercise going on in the various programs of “Students of AMU”… a decision for the rejuvenation of the soul was taken .The move was supported by the majority of the members & Saturday night program was called for the “Night Ijtima” by the Group leader Br.Abu Bakr.
The program proved to be a success as fair number of the cadres participated in the Spiritual Session. The program as usual was opened with Quranic group discussion. Interpretation of the diverse tafaseer makes it always intellectually rich & widens the scope of the discussion with handsome arguments. The program was followed by a short break and then recitation of the Holy Quran. Nothing is important then a calm, peaceful & enlightened soul. Humility of the participants was a living testimony to that.
Br. Wajihudin delivered an inspirational talk on the life of “Chief of the martyrs’ “Hazrat Hamza (RA).” It was very emotional, blood wrenching but quite insightful. Uhud Mount stands as evidence for al-Hamza's(RA) bravery, the Master of the Martyrs, and the polytheists' savageness. It was retreated that martyrdom of the Hamza(RA) should not be treated as an Epic of a religion but indeed a lesson for the contemporary Muslim ummah.
The program ended with Supererogatory prayer i.e. Nafl Salat صلاة نفل ,salatul tahajud followed by Fajr prayer & a soulful supplication of the Group leader..
The program ended with Supererogatory prayer i.e. Nafl Salat صلاة نفل ,salatul tahajud followed by Fajr prayer & a soulful supplication of the Group leader..
God consciousness is an essential element in Islamic spiritual practice, without it, the Muslim’s behaviour and attitude are corrupted. Islam has a unique view on spirituality as it encompasses all aspects of the Muslim’s life. All actions that are referred to God are spiritual, and these actions include the supplications we utter before we go to bed to the type of bank account we hold. God has prescribed certain actions that develop positive characters as well as bringing the Muslim closer to God thereby attain God consciousness. This state achieves many things including God’s love, closeness and divine assistance.
May Allah Accept this from us…
May Allah Accept this from us…
