By: M.A.Virk
Allah says in the Holy Quran
Before I start to present my
humble submission about rightness, I pray that I act upon every word that I
have to quote today.
Taqwa is a broad word that literally
means “to avoid evil things" - the most precise definition of Taqwa
according to the Holy Qur'an and the hadiths is "Fear of God"
The whole Quran states
“Verily the most honorable of you in
the sight of Allah is a one, who is most righteous."
Allah the
all-knowing makes it absolutely clear, that the root of all virtues is Taqwa.
The
word Taqwa mentions more than 250 times in the Holy Quran and integrate with every aspect of human’s life- our
prayers, our
actions, our relationships, our trade deals, and in all other interactions., Taqwa is the main guiding factor, and that
what Allah has continuously reminded us.
In
the very beginning of the holy Quran declares loud and clear that;
This
is a perfect book; that no doubt in it; it
is a guidance for the righteous.
Means
having Taqwa even in its very basic form is fundament requirement for seeking
the true guidance from this ultimate book.
According to a hadith, The Holy Prophet Muhammad
(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked:
“What deeds will take
people to Paradise? The Holy Prophet said: "Taqwa and Good character."
Once someone asked Abu Hurayrah razi
allah talah un ho, about the meaning of Taqwa.
He replied have you ever taken a thorny
path?
What
did you do,
He
said,
" if
I saw thorns,
I
would avoid them, and
try not to get entangled in thorns?" Hazrat Abou Hurayrah
razi allah un ho said,
"This
is Taqwa."
Source: al-Zuhd al-Kabīr 963
The Promised Messiah A.S further states;
There are many elements in righteousness. It is righteousness to avoid
pride and self-esteem
and to refrain
from unlawful acquisition and ill manners. A person who displays courtesy and good manners,
converts his enemies into friends. Blessed is the one who adopts righteousness in a time of success and prosperity and most unfortunate is one who does not turn to righteousness
after stumbling
( Malfoozat,
Vol. I, p. 77 ).
Our beloved Imam
Hazrat Khalifa tul Mashi Khamis aba.said
Taqwa
is to abstain from vanity,
selfishness, unlawful wealth and
to refrain from unkind habits and to display good morals is also Taqwa
[righteousness]. “[Good] Morals does not only mean to
speak with a soft tone or using polite language. Instead the attributes such as
bravery, generosity and modesty
are all moral strengths and using them at
the correct time makes they part of one’s morals.”
This is the principal teachings which
we must always bear in mind wherein we should exhibit
good morals by adhering our every action to Taqwa.
At the last I conclude with a prayer that May Allah enables us
to spend our lives according to the teachings of the Holy Quran and enables us to
fulfill our promises to make virtuous changes within ourselves in line with
righteousness. Ameen