Sunday, July 11, 2010

The Just Ruler

'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As [may Allah be pleased with him] reported:  The Messenger of Allah [peace be upon him] said, "The just will be seated upon pulpits of light." Those who are fair with regards to their judgement and their family and those who are under them."  [Muslim]

Commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf:  How will be the likeness of the pulpits of light?  Although we are not aware of their reality, yet we are supposed to have faith in them.  We must also believe that these people (just rulers) will be under the shade of the Throne or the Divine mercy, while people will be drenched in their sweat depending on their deeds. The Hadith throws light on the excellence of justice and the high rank of those who do justice.

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