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 Re: من كراسة الزوار بموقع الفكرة الجمهورية: ه� (Re: عبدالله عثمان)
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1An admirer influenced by the words and efforts of Ustad
Dear Omer,
As-salamu-alaikum!
My name is Muhammad Bilal and I am an Indian. I recently embraced Islam following an epiphany regarding the nature of Islam. I used to be a fierce critique of the religion, to the point of being mistaken for a racist and an Islamophobe. But the truth is, I am neither. I love life a lot, wherever and in whatever shape I find it. I consider it a gift from God. So I get furious with people who indulge in wanton murder, especially in the name of the God, who is the “Cherisher of the World”, in both the opening surah and in the first surah to be revealed (surah 96: al-khalaq).
However hard I tried to explain away, Islam as an evil, Arabic aberration of mankind, the merciful Lord, At-Tawab – the oft-returning Lord, wouldn’t let go off me and He forced me think through, contemplate the paradox that Islam is, until I solved and reconciled it. So, in my meditation, which people couldn’t see because it happened far from the surface of my life, at the very depths of my being, I had a realization, a stark realization that made me fully, happily and with a whole heart embrace it.
The essence of this realization, though I couldn’t articulate it as clearly or lucidly, was very, very close to the same conclusion that Mahmoud Muhammad Taha had come to, at the end of the three years retreat. I could sense it in my heart that there were two distinct, historically and spiritually separate streams of message within the noble Qur’an and not being an expert at interpretation I couldn’t pin down my insight and conviction as Meccan and Medinan Surah, like Ustad Taha did.
Once I realized it, I searched for similar minded people who held the same view about Islam and Qur’an in particular and I stumbled upon Newyorker article on Ustad, from where I pursued the thread to land here. I am yet to read the Second Message, but I already know what I will find there because I already know it in my heart to be true.
My dear republican brother, I am writing to you with hope that no matter how hard circumstances are, you will not give up Ustad’s work, because it is very important for humanity to know the thoughts of one the greatest Sudanese minds that ever lived. In there is sanity, peace and tolerance – all things the ummah is not today. And know that I am with you and I shall support you, Insha Allah, in whatever little ways possible, words, or even money if that is what is really required to keep the legacy alive. But remember, this work must continue. Be tenacious, just like Ustad himself was.
People like Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS and his henchmen are working day and night without rest to make this world a much more miserable place than it already is. Then imagine, how much more effort and toil we must give to this work, we, who are trying to make it a better, much more peaceful place. Consider this my personal requesting on behalf of humanity. Don’t let it die! Allah’s support and mine are with you.
For my part, I will spread this message as much as I can. I have a very close friend who is now an Islamophobe, thanks to my effort and time. I haven’t yet told him of my change of heart and perspective on Islam. He would be too startled and angry with me. But I shall make it a point to inform him of Ustad and his work. It is my duty and sunnah.
With a hug and a handshake
Your Loving
Muhammad Bilal
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عبدالله عثمان
فيس بوك
تويتر
انستقرام
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