One of the distinguish features of the Noble Quran is that it presents different sorts of classifications. It is quite evident as one of the names of the Quran is Furqan that is it differentiates between things through its unique style of classification. The Quran openly proclaims the difference between right and wrong, truth and falsehood, literate and illiterate, light and darkness and so on. The system of Quranic taxonomy has a pivotal element with regard to ranking of human beings. It classifies them into two groups, one, who is honorable in the sight of their Creator and the second, disliked by Him.
This Quranic approach of classification is quite genuine, void of all sorts of bias. Since humans have no say in their birth, color or region, therefore the Quran doesn’t recognize these parameters to classify two groups of people.
The crux of Quranic taxonomy rests with the human ability which has been equally distributed among all humans. In terms of abilities to perform, barring those tasks performed with exceptional talents, all humans are equal. This is where Quran draws a line and specify who is most honorable in the sight of their Creator, it says:
O mankind, We created you from one man and one woman, and then divided you into nations and tribes so that you may recognize one another. Indeed, the most honorable among you in the sight of Allah is he who is the most pious of you. Surely, Allah is All-knowing, All-Wise. (Chapter 49, Verse 13).
Criterion of judgement
To be most righteous in the sight of God, one has to be of pious nature. The Quran uses term Taqwa (a sense of distinguishing between right and wrong, piety) to exemplify the pious nature. It further specifies that the source of pious nature - Taqwa is an inherent quality of human beings. Along with the faculties of hearing, seeing and speaking they have been bestowed with (Taqwa) the criterion of distinguishing between virtues and vices, it has been mentioned in the Quran as:
And by the human self and by Him Who balanced it, then inspired it with its wickedness and piety (Chapter 91, Verses 7 & 8).
Good deeds and human nature
With the advent of human race on earth, the equation has been set in simple terms. Humans have to be obedient to their Creator by means of using their intellect, smart enough to use their ability to judge between right and wrong and spend their lives in performing good deeds. For this very reason God has created life and death:
Who created death and life that He may try you to see which of you is best in deeds, and He is All-Mighty as well as All-Forgiving (Chapter 67, Verse 2)
Since life is all about performing good deeds, the ability to perform any good action has been made as natural as recognizing any color with naked eyes. It is within the reach of a person to identify the difference between colors, so is his criterion of judgement that tells what to perform and what to refrain from?
Good actions have been synchronized with human nature whereas evil deeds are quite detrimental, that’s why there is a universal consensus over the conception of virtues and vices. No one can dare to differ with virtues like truth, justice and honesty etc, and no one appreciates vices like falsehood, violations and corruption. With this inherent ability of humans to identify good and bad, the concept of virtues and vices has been described with the same bent of human intellect, there is no philosophical and ideological kind of description to tell what truth and falsehood are, it is as simple as this:
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Give up what is doubtful to you for that which is not doubtful; for truth is peace of mind and falsehood is doubt (Tirmidhi)
Highway of actions
The Quran presents a highway of actions for everyone who believes in it and intend to be most honorable in the sight of the Creator. For each and every day, there is a definite plan of action to go ahead with it to please the Creator. Again, for every week and month, there are clear specifications with regard to individual and collective actions. So no place for claims and reservations, no place for any excuse either, things have been made clear. For a person to be honored, he has to be man of deeds, that’s it. Every person has fair chances of performing better, as the life has been given, criterion of judgement between right and wrong has been given, and plan of action has been provided with. Now one has to energize himself for everyday action and try to set right the intention.
Difference in human efficiencies
No doubt there are differences in human abilities and efficiencies, one may argue about the quality and magnitude of actions. Those who are of high efficiency may perform well and those who are inefficient may not? True, to convince what Quran emphasizes is, God doesn’t look at the magnitude of an action, rather He sees with what intention in what circumstances it has been performed? If any person keep fast in scorching heat for more than 16 hours a day will get high rewards compare to the one who fast less than 10 hours a day at a cold place. Again, if the intention is to please the God, than every action, no matter how small or big it is in its scale, will fetch rich dividends. A poor’s donation of few rupees will be equal in rewards as compare to what a millionaire gets by donating thousands of rupees from his enormous wealth. The act of charity has demanded sacrifice; both of them have sacrificed in accordance with their capacities. Therefore upon asking whose charity is noble in the sight of God, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: The charity of poor person who tries hard to get few rupees from his hard earn money to donate in the way of God (Nasai – Book of Hadith).
The Quranic taxonomy of human is quite justifiable as every human bear testimony to its genuine and unbiased classification through what we term as actions. Therefore the world has to witness a race between men and women to see who can compete with others in order to please their Creator?
Whosoever acts righteously – whether a man or a woman and embraces belief, We will surely grant him a good life; and will surely grant such persons their reward according to the best of their deeds. (Chapter 16, Verse 97)
God-oriented actions, privilege for the Humanity
It’s very unpleasant to notice that in today’s world the parameters like statuses, resources and wealth have been regarded as privilege and honor for both humans and their societies. No doubt they are, but not at the cost of losing the very essence of human nature and sacrificing its interest. Today’s advancements speak of this dark phase where the height of inventions and discoveries touching the skies while the dignity and honor of humans have gone to the lowest of the low. The ever increasing poverty, hunger, untimely deaths, different forms of corruption in the land, violation of human rights are just to remind a few. The presence of rich and poor, highs and lows in the society speaks of disparity of actions, lack of selfless service and hearts void of God’s love and fear.
The beauty of humanity is to remain in the service of God and always stand on the toes to help those who are in need. This God-oriented action enables every doer to be dear to his God as the classification of good and the bad is purely based on the actions performed for the sake of the Creator:
Everyone is assigned a rank according to his deed. Your Lord is not heedless of what they do (Chapter 6, Verse 132).
Muhammad Abdullah Javed is the Director of AJ Academy for Research & Development. He can be reached at [email protected]
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Really feeling sad for both of them. This is indeed a tragedy.
ನನ್ನ ಮಗ ತುಂಬಾ ಪಾಪ, ಅಮ್ಮ ನಾನು ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಗಲ್ಫ್ ಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತೇನೆ ಎಂದಿದ್ದ, ನಾನೇ ಬೇಡ ಎಂದು ತಪ್ಪು ಮಾಡಿದೆ, - ದೀಪಕ್ ರಾವ್ ತಾಯಿಯ ಮಾತು RT ريبورتر ನನ್ನ ಅಪ್ಪ ಗಲ್ಫಲ್ಲಿದ್ದರು..ಅವರಿಗೆ ಊರಲ್ಲಿ ಸೆಟ್ಲ್ ಆಗುವುದು ಇಷ್ಟವಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ..ಆದರೂ ನಮ್ಮ ಒತ್ತಾಯದ ಮೇರೆಗೆ ಕಳೆದ ಒಂದು ವರ್ಷದಿಂದ ಪಾಸ್ಟ್ ಫುಡ್ ಅಂಗಡಿ ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದರು.. ಬಷೀರ್ ರವರ ಮಗ.. whats app feed!
Really Felt heart broke to read this.
ಇನ್ನಾಲಿಲ್ಲಾಹ್, ಅಲ್ಲಾಹುಮ್ಮಗ್ಫಿರ್ಲಹು ವರ್ಹಮ್ಹು...ಆಮೀನ್
Who ever it may be Deepak Rao,Basheer the loss and the pain stand in front of their dependents and not in from of any hate mongers criminal politicians o or with their followers. Normal citizens are really suffering.
Now th time has come in from of all Mangloreans to stand together join hand in hand to kick out these anti communal groups and their supporters. After all we the surroundings to share our apin and grevience with our neigbhours. No one leader from any party will come to help us.
Be unite and stand for our safety first and love each other and share our daily life with our respective neighbours. 100% God's blessings always there lead peace ful life.
Then these political goons will Na Ghar Ka Na Ghar Ka.
ನನ್ನ ಮಗ ಗಲ್ಫ್ ಗೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದರೆ ಉಳಿಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದನೋ ಏನೋ? ( ದೀಪಕ್ ರವರ ತಾಯಿ)
ನನ್ನ ತಂದೆ ಗಲ್ಪ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದಿದ್ದರೆ ಹೀಗೆ ಆಗುತ್ತಿರಲಿಲ್ಲವೋ ಏನೋ? (ಬಶೀರ್ ರವರ ಮಗ)
ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಭಾರತೀಯರಿಗೆ ತನ್ನ ಸ್ವಂತ ದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಭದ್ರತೆಯನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಈ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಗೆ ಕಾರಣ ಕರ್ತರು ಯಾರು? ನಾವು ಆಲೋಚಿಸಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon
"ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ ಮೈ ಮುಟ್ಟಿದರೆ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ..." ಸವಾಲೆಸೆದ ಅಮಾಯಕ ಬಶೀರ್ ಇನ್ನಿಲ್ಲ ____________ 1993 ರಲ್ಲಿ ದ.ಕ.ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ ಕೋಮು ದಳ್ಳುರಿಗೆ ಸಿಲುಕಿತ್ತು. ಸೌದಿ ಅರೇಬಿಯಾಕ್ಕೂ ಇದರ ಬಿಸಿ ತಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಕೆಲ ಮುಸ್ಲಿಮರು ಆ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೌದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ ಮೇಲೆ ದಾಳಿಗೆ ಮುಂದಾದರು. ಆಗ ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ ಗೆ ರಕ್ಷಣೆ ನೀಡಿ "ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ ನಮ್ಮವನು. ಅವನ ಮೈ ಮುಟ್ಟಿದರೆ ಜಾಗ್ರತೆ..." ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿ ರಕ್ಷಿಸಿದವರು ಮತ್ಯಾರೂ ಅಲ್ಲ. ಕೊಟ್ಟಾರ ಚೌಕಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಧರ್ಮಾಂಧರ ಮಚ್ಚಿನೇಟಿಗೆ ಸಿಲುಕಿ ಇಂದು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಧನರಾದ ಇದೇ ಬಶೀರ್. ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಆಕಾಶಭವನದ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಬಶೀರ್ ಎಂದರೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಪ್ರೀತಿ. ಬಶೀರ್ ತನ್ನೂರಿನ ಪರೋಪಕಾರಿ. ಹಿಂದೂ, ಮುಸ್ಲಿಮ್ ಎನ್ನದೆ ಎಲ್ಲರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಬೆರೆಯುವವರು. ಸೌದಿಯಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾಗ ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಬಶೀರ್ ಒಂದೇ ತಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಂಡವರು. ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಊರಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಕಷ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾಗ ಅವರ ತಾಯಿ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗೆ ಬಶೀರ್ ಎಷ್ಟೋ ಬಾರಿ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಸಹಾಯ ಚಾಚಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಧರ್ಮ, ಜಾತಿ ನೋಡದೆ ಯಾರೇ ಸಹಾಯ ಯಾಚಿಸಿದರೂ ಬಶೀರ್ ಇಲ್ಲ ಎಂದವರಲ್ಲ. ಧರ್ಮ ಮೀರಿ ನಿಂತ ಈ ಹಸನ್ಮುಖಿ ಬಶೀರ್ ಗೆ ಎಂಥಾ ಶಿಕ್ಷೆ? ಕಾಟಿಪಳ್ಳ ದೀಪಕ್ ಕೊಲೆಗೆ ಪ್ರತೀಕಾರವಾಗಿ ಅದೇ ದಿನ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟಾರಚೌಕಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಮಾಯಕ ಆಕಾಶಭವನದ ಬಶೀರ್ ಗೆ ಮತಾಂಧರು ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿ ಹಲ್ಲೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದರು. ಜೀವನ್ಮರಣ ಹೋರಾಟದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಬಶೀರ್ ಇಂದು ದೇವರ ಅನುಲ್ಲಂಘನೀಯ ವಿಧಿಗೆ ವಿದೇಯರಾದರು. ಪರೋಪಕಾರಿ ಬಶೀರ್ ಅಮರರಾದರು. 25 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಕಾಲ ವಿದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ದುಡಿದು ಕಳೆದೊಂದು ವರ್ಷದಿಂದ ಮಂಗಳೂರಲ್ಲಿ ಫಾಸ್ಟ್ ಫುಡ್ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾ ಬದುಕು ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಬಶೀರ್ ಇಹಲೋಕ ತ್ಯಜಿಸಿ ಕರಾವಳಿಯನ್ನು ದುಖದ ಕಡಲಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಳುಗಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಬಶೀರ್ ನನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಲು ಉಪವಾಸ, ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನೆ, ಕುರ್ಆನ್ ಪಠಣ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿದ ಪತ್ನಿ, ಮಕ್ಕಳು, ಕುಟುಂಬಿಕರು, ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಇಹಲೋಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಫಲವಾಗಿಲ್ಲವಾದರೂ ಪರಲೋಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಫಲ ಸಿಕ್ಕೀತು. 48 ರ ಹರೆಯದ ಬಶೀರ್ ಸ್ವರ್ಗಸ್ಥರಾಗಲಿ, ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ದುಖ ಸಹಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಅಲ್ಲಾಹನು ನೀಡಲಿ. ಹತ್ಯೆಗೈದ ದುಷ್ಕರ್ಮಿಗಳಿಗೆ ದೇವರು ತಕ್ಕ ಶಿಕ್ಷೆ ನೀಡಲಿ. -ರಶೀದ್ ವಿಟ್ಲ.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon, i request all my muslim brother to stay calm and pray for his family. let this end here no more fight pls.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon
To Allah we belong and to Him is our return!
ارقد في سلام
this s peace loving country, we really dont want to c this blood anymore, govt should punish this goons properly they should not come outside till death. if they come outside they will spread more hatred.
Now because of three murderers each and every one of the community should be blamed
, strict law should be imposed to tackle communal fight, infront of everyone this murderers should be stoned. best solution.
world will be lost if revenge is to murder.
Really Sad! this cannot be a answer for Deepak Rao murder, just mom lost her son, and wife lost her husband, only loss to the families. some 10% of terrorist wont understand this.
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