Ahmadiyya plants 33 olive trees: 2nd tree planting event by Ahmadiyya

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta has participated in the tree planting event on Sunday 22^nd May at Selmun Family Park Mellieha. The Hon George Pullicino Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs attended the event; also the Prime Minister visited the tree planting area.

Laiq Ahmed Atif, president Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta planted an olive tree together with Hon. Minister George Pullicino to initiate the event, and said that tree planting was important to effectively change the environment into a better place.

In this activity the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community planted 33 olive trees as a contribution in the environmental section; it has also dedicated one tree to women to commemorate “International Women’s Day Centenary 1911 – 2011”. This was the second tree planting event by the Ahmadiyya Community.

The community believes to contribute in every social, charitable, humanitarian and welfare activity. And as there is a big climate change and pollution is on the increase, so there cannot be any better gift than to planting trees for the nation and this beautiful country, Malta. Planting olive trees is also to extend the message of peace, love and brotherhood to the entire nation; and to extend our motto, “Love for all – Hatred for none”.

Laiq Ahmed Atif & Hon. George Pullicino, Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs Malta

Uprising in Arab World and a Real Solution

The situation in the Middle East and in the African countries is worsening day by day. Since, the problems are increasing and people are dramatically being affected, it is but natural to have grave concerns about it. Although at present the entire world feels deep pain and there is an extreme restless feeling among the people.

The current uprisings have shaken all the Middle East and African Arab countries. The leaders, who are ruling these countries for decades, have not given proper attention to the problems of people, but, monarchs have used the opportunities to divert people’s attention to rob their own national wealth and expand grip over people.

I feel that this is my moral duty, as belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which is free of all kinds of politics and is exclusively dedicated to serve humanity all over the world, and we are experiencing the greatest agony on the situation of contemporary world, to show my absolute sincerity at this time of great pain and to write some sincere words with the hope that they may be a guiding-line for the Arab world to get rid out of this massacre.

These problems first sparked in Tunisia, moved to Egypt and then translated into Libya, Bahrain, Yemen and indeed Syria, and seem to be domino affects sweeping across the Middle East. As human beings how grieved we are on the current situation in these countries, and the havoc and the difficulties that are been created for the ordinary men and women on the streets and their children, are the heart rending. And we see the news and come to know what is happening there, our hearts bleed for the innocent people. And we pray that their suffering would come to an end and peace would be promoted.

The rulers of these countries are there for decades, and also their families have been closely associated with their rule of power, they all ignored the rights of their people and have taken their eyes off the sufferings of their nations. They have not ruled the country with justice, they have not thought about what the best is for their citizens, and how wealth should be distributed amongst those citizens and how their welfare should be looked after. They did not utilize the national talent; they did not provide them standard education, jobs and medical facilities. They had their own interests at their hearts which they tried to fulfil during their long years in power.

The prophet Muhammad, peace be with him, has mentioned something very beautiful, very touching, he says that: “Each one of you is a ruler and will be answerable in respect of his subjects”; “A true leader of a nation is the one who serves the nation”. And he further emphasised on this matter and said: “Your best leader is the one whom you love and who loves you, and whom you pray for and who prays for you. And the worst leader is the one you hate and who hates you, and whom you curse and who curses you.”

I believe that these few sayings are enough for the leaders of the Arab world to judge their position, where they stand today. Are they the true servants of the nation? Do the people love and pray for them? I think all the problems have cropped up in these countries by neglecting these beautiful principles.

The real solution to this horrible situation in the Arab world is clearly mentioned in the Holy Quran and that is to observe absolute justice, equally enforced from top to bottom, leaders and ordinary people and kings and beggars, no one should be superior or excluded from the justice: “Verily, Allah enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and giving like kindred”; “Verily, Allah commands you to give over the trusts to those entitled to them, and that, when you judge between men, you judge with justice”; “O ye who believe! be strict in observing justice, and be witnesses for Allah, even though it be against yourselves or against parents and kindred.”

Thus, the rulers and kings of the Arab countries should do justice to the offices they hold. And the people too should realize their responsibility and not allow their countries to fall into the hands of extremists or fundamentalists. And the rulers should not arrogantly cause disorder in the land, and not be unjust, not to ignore the rights of the people, and not to allow the gap between the rich and poor to increase so much that it causes unease and paves the way for rebellion. The only path is that of righteousness and absolute justice and if both the people and rulers adhere to it, they will all prosper.

It is my fervent prayer, and that is the greatest weapon I believe, that may God make the leaders to recognise their responsibilities and obligations; they should fulfil their duties with righteousness and establish absolute justice in their countries. And may peace prevail. Amen

(By: Laiq Ahmed Atif, President AMJ – MALTA) Photo: Google images

Punishment for Apostasy and ISLAM:

It is extremely unfortunate that there are many people and scholars, including, some Muslims, who believe that the punishment for apostasy in Islam is a death penalty. In some Muslim countries they practise this and punish the apostate with killing.

As I have mentioned above that Islam declares that “There is no compulsion in religion”, it clearly gives the commandment that under no circumstances may force be resorted to for the purpose of converting non-Muslims to Islam. It makes no difference whether non-belief was before or after one’s acceptance of Islam. Compelling a person to believe in Islam and to punish a person for leaving and disbelieving Islam is absolutely forbidden. The non-believers and apostates are free to accept any religion, and there is no punishment in Islam.

The Holy Quran says:

Those who believe, then disbelieve, then again believe, then disbelieve, and then increase in disbelief, Allah will never forgive them nor will He guide them to the way. (4:138)

Just ponder over this verse and think that if it had been the punishment of apostasy a death, then how can a person who disbelieved Islam come back into the fold of Islam for the second time? In this verse it is not mentioned once, but for three times, that if a person disbelieves for three times still there is no worldly punishment for him. Not even a lesser punishment is mentioned.

Religion is a matter of choice, and everybody can believe or disbelieve any religion.

The Holy Quran says:

O ye who believe, whoso from among you turns back from his religion let him remember that in place of such a person, Allah will soon bring a people whom He will love and who will love Him, who will be kind and considerate towards the believers and firm and unyielding towards the disbelievers. They will strive hard in the cause of Allah and will not at all take to heart the reproaches of fault finders. That is Allah’s grace; He bestows it upon whosoever He pleases. Allah is the Lord of vast bounty, All-Knowing. (5.55)

Whoso disbelieves in Allah after he has believed — save him who is forced thereto while his heart finds peace in the faith — but such as open their breasts to disbelief, on them is Allah’s wrath; and they shall have a severe punishment. [16:107]

And Muhammad is only a Messenger. Verily, all Messengers have passed away before him. If then he die or be slain, will you turn back on your heels? And he who turns back on his heels shall not harm Allah at all. And Allah will certainly reward the grateful. [3:145]

No corporal punishment can be understood to have been mentioned by any stretch of imagination in these verses of the Holy Quran.

“To conclude, apostasy is the clear repudiation of a faith by a person who formerly held it. Doctrinal differences, however grave, cannot be deemed to be apostasy. The punishment for apostasy lies in the hand of God Almighty, against whom the offence has been committed.” (Murder in the name of Allah, page 92, revised edition 1990)

(By: LAIQ AHMED ATIF) photo: Google images

‘International Families Day’: Prosperous societies depend on healthy families

Healthy and established families are the strength of a nation and the backbone of the prosperity of a society. But the question arises: What makes a family healthy, and how we can strengthen our families?

This is a very important question that comes across to mind while discussing the issue of families. To find the answer to this question the United Nations has dedicated a day the 15^th of May as the “International Day of Families”.

This dedication of a day for families by the United Nations reflects the importance and beauty of families, and alone bears witness to the greatness of our families and societies. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and increases the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families; to find solutions to strengthen the bonds of families; and to improve the position and well-being of our families.

I believe that strong and stable families lead to social and national consolidation and economical stability. And when there will be economical stability in the country, there will be peace in the country and that finally will lead to economical progress. In brief, for a prosperous society, strengthened families are very crucial and inevitable.

The first very important point in this regard is to try to maintain genuine peace at home, because as I have already mentioned families make a society, and families leave great effects on the life of a nation. And if the homes of a nation are in an uncertain situation, their streets also cannot be at peace and serene. Thus, it is very important to make our homes a haven of peace so that the whole country and nation at large can be at peace.

Another factor which is very important for establishing strong families is to understand that both husband and wife are equal, no one is superior or inferior to the other, they possess the same and equal rights, their feelings and emotions are the same, and both should respect the sentiments of each other. Difference of obligations and duties does not mean good or better, but it only means that with the pure sense of equality two persons are carrying and performing different duties.

The sense of commitment, tolerance, patience and forgiveness are extremely important characteristics of a valuable family life. These qualities should be exhibited by both the husband and wife. There is no doubt, that while living together in a house, on many occasions different arguments and problems crop up, and that is a part of daily life. But the best way is to respect each other’s point view, as difference of opinion also helps to build strong relations. However, feelings of respect should always prevail.

A happy family life requires that the both partners should show great morals and good values at home. They should create an atmosphere of smiling. They should not become harsh to each other. They must spend time with each other, watch TV or any programme together, join each other at the dining table, share their daily works, share some jokes and light moments, share their good and bad, and go for outings together.

A husband should help his wife at home in household chores – in cooking, cleaning and washing etc. And a wife should also try to help her husband. Some people find it strange working at home and helping in cooking and cleaning etc. But there is no harm in helping at home; it will establish a better atmosphere of love and respect at home.

Once, I came to know that a child went to his uncle’s home and found him washing plates. He was astonished and asked his mother, why uncle was washing plates, wasn’t that the job of women? This question that came in the mind of the child was because in his surroundings, he always saw women working in the kitchen, and men distancing themselves from work in kitchen or at home, and secondly because his parents did not teach him how to help at home.

Marriage and family life is an agreement of give and take and acceptance. Thus, one should not consider himself or herself always right, but, rather should admit when one at fault. And both should try to avoid those matters that are not common between them, and always try to focus on the commonalities rather than differences. And we should try to avoid those issues which may bring scratches to our relationship.

Rising social and economic disparities are also one of the factors weakening the bonds of families. There is no doubt it is a difficult time for the families to meet their ends and to manage their daily needs, but the commitment of self-sacrifice from both sides can help to overcome these hardships.

On this International Day of Families, let us renew our commitment to efforts that guarantee the prosperity of our nation, society and country at large. And let us dedicate this day really as a day for our families, a unique opportunity to renew our pledge to strengthen our families and let us spread the message far and wide as prosperous societies depend on healthy families.

(By: Laiq Ahmed Atif, president Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Malta. Photo: Google images)

A friend in need is a friend indeed!

Every human life is precious and worthy, and the loss of a single human life is a tragedy and great loss, whoever the person is. The recent drowning of dozens of immigrants while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea towards Europe was one of the biggest tragedies. There is a crucial need to find solutions to avoid the loss of innocent human lives, to examine the situation in their countries and to solve the problems which become the reason for them to put their lives at great risk.

The subject I am going to write about today is related to this issue, but it is dedicated to showing admiration and great appreciation to the wonderful and admirable rescue operations by the Armed Forces of Malta and Malta at large. And while I was writing this article I remembered a story, which I’ll be sharing to shed more light on my subject.

Once upon a time a son and his father were discussing their friends. The son said his friend was very honest and loyal to him. His father wanted to teach him what real friendship was. So, at night the father said to his son that he wanted to accompany him to see his son’s friend. The son agreed and very happily and proudly he took his father to see his friend and knocked on his door. The friend came out and asked what the matter was. When they said they were in need and asked for help, he replied that at this time of night he couldn’t help them, because it was too late.

The father then told his son that he wanted to show him his own friend and they started walking. Finally, after walking for an hour they reached a hut in the forest. The father knocked; his friend came out immediately and met them passionately, then asked if they could give him a few moments. He went back to his home and when some time passed and he didn’t return, the son spoke to his father: “We are standing outside in this dark night and he went back to his home without asking us why we are here.” His father replied, “Wait and see, wait for a few moments”.

After a few minutes the friend emerged from his home, carrying a sack full of food items, clothes, blankets and holding some medicines and money in his hand. First he apologised for the delay, and explained the reason for being late.

His lamp was not working well because there was not enough oil in it, taking him long to find the things. Then he said: “I thought that if you came at this time of night, you must be in need, so I have brought all the necessary things I had at home – food, medicine, clothing, money etc. I am also ready to go with you, because I did not know what you were in need of. I brought everything and also made myself ready to go with you. Now tell me what you need, everything is here for you.”

At that moment, the father looked at his son. This is real friendship, he told him: “A friend in need is a friend indeed!” This story has a great message, that real friendship is not one that is limited to the happy and comfortable moments, but that true friendship is indeed a friendship in a time of need and difficulty. The main purpose of writing this story is to pay great tribute to the wonderful work Malta has done for the evacuation and salvation of human beings in this difficult time of crises in African countries.

Malta really deserves great appreciation and help in this hard time. The island has done a lot for the sake of humanity, and helped vulnerable and destitute people in the sea and saved their lives. And at a time when there was little hope for them, Malta became a hope of light for those people.

Malta has once again proved that yes “a friend in need is a friend indeed”; yes we love humanity, yes we have sincere feelings for mankind, yes we feel the pain of the destitute and vulnerable humans and yes we are there to show our friendship and solidarity. May God reward this beautiful island with His everlasting favours, bounties and blessings.

Well done Malta. Long live Malta.

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Laiq Ahmed Atif. The author is president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta. amjmalta@gmail.com

Peace Conference AMJ-Malta Alfzal Report

(Alfzal Rabwah: Monday 2^nd May 2011; pages 3.4.6)

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Love and respect towards Mother

Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day? May be for many of us, the answer is very simple. We do it because we are expected to, and if we didn’t acknowledge Mom on Mother’s Day, she would feel very hurt and disappointed. But how many people stop to really think about this day and what it means? Although the date varies from year to year, Mother’s Day is celebrated all over the world, on one day or another, with many different traditions.

Mother is a very beautiful and priceless gift of God. Mother is a name of deep love, passion, service, sympathy, generosity and great kindness. Mother’s lap is the best place for a child where he finds himself fully satisfied, confident and safe from all the dangers of the world. In our daily relationships there is no alternative of mother.

This is mother who bears all the difficulties to create comfort and to provide all the necessities for her child, and sacrifices even her rest and sleep during the nights for the child. And she takes care of the child with deep emotions, and with pure and dedicated spirit, without seeking any reward.

This is mother who prays days and nights for the betterment, good health and prosperous future of her child. The love of mother is so pure and deep that, it has no example at all in worldly relationships. Permit me to write some quotes of some noble personalities of the world, who have described the mother in such beautiful words.

“Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own.” (Aristotle). “I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” (Abraham Lincoln)

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavour by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” (Washington Irving)

Because of the mother’s important role in human life, every religion and civilized society assigns a position of great honour and respect to a mother. The love, devotion and tenderness due to parents, and especially to the mother, are repeatedly stressed in all the religions. The Holy Bible states:

“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.” (Proverbs 23:22).

“Children! Obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3)

The Holy Quran says: “We have enjoined on man benevolence towards his parents.” (The Quran 29:9). “Show kindness to parents. Should either or both of them attain old age in thy lifetime, never say unto them any word expressive of disgust nor reproach them, but always speak gently to them. Be humbly tender with them and pray: My Lord, have mercy on them even as they nurtured me when I was little.” (The Quran 17:24-25).

Mother’s day comes to remind us and to check that do we are taking enough care of our mothers? If not, then, we must start to show a great respect, love and care to our parents and then never stop this kindness. The care a mother shows for her children cannot be repaid ever, not even, in the whole life. But, we must be thankful for her kindness and always take care of her, and try to win the pleasure and love of God.

May God always bless our mothers, may He shower His endless bounties and favours to our mothers. Ammen

(The Times Supplement for Mother’s Day: Friday 29th April 2011)

Bridges, not walls

The pace at which peace is fast disappearing from the world today has caused each sane and sensible person to worry.

This includes religious people, politicians, civil society, and leaders of different countries and institutions. Everyone has valid concerns about peace and stability of the world. Man, who considers himself to be educated and civilized, is reverting to the period of ignorance when personal ego and false pride led people to cut each other’s throats so much so that whole tribes and dynasties indulged in such barbaric acts.

A glance on the current situation of the contemporary world bears witness that, today, the world is riddled with problems; East to West, North to South, everywhere there are countless troubles and difficulties. In brief, every part of this planet is surrounded by huge discomfort. Human beings are suffering through poverty, fighting, killing, unrest, disorder, as well as with social and economical crises. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, famine, lack of food, etc. are also seen in large numbers and on a huge scale.

The year 2010 was one of the exceptional years during the past decades in which more than 295,000 human deaths and a loss of $130 billion was recorded. And a total of 950 natural disasters were recorded, making 2010 the second worst year since 1980.

But, unfortunately, and very amazingly, for man who is already riddled with endless problems, there are certain powers, certain organisations, and certain groups of people who are building walls of hatred. And these walls are getting higher nowadays, even more now than ever before in the history of mankind.

Sometimes people who struggle for their freedom are attacked, sometimes religious places are demolished, sometimes religious books and symbols are dishonoured, sometimes extra burdens are put on the shoulders of people and sometimes false and baseless allegations are raised against sovereign countries and nations, in audience of hundreds of people.

The uprisings in some African and middle-East countries have taken hundreds of innocent lives and the economical loss is not less than millions. Burning of the Holy Quran in Florida, attacks on churches in Indonesia and Pakistan, demonstrations in Afghanistan, political instability in Sierra Leone, suicide bombings in the name of religion, are all worrying aspects of today. These acts will achieve nothing but have caused distress and anger to millions of peace loving persons worldwide.

When one ponders on the current situation, many questions come to mind. Aren’t the walls of hatred already too high? Is there any need to make them even higher? Aren’t bridges, which can unite us, already lacking? Isn’t the world already full of unrest, instability and uncertainty? Aren’t these walls of hatred already causing too much trouble on this planet?

Today the world needs peace, love and brotherhood. The world needs an end to wars. Instead of walls of hatred being erected, we need peace to prevail and for this to occur people of all faiths, countries, nationalities and backgrounds must join together for this noble cause.

“Like for your brother what you like for yourself”: this is a golden principle for establishing peace and tranquility in the world. If everyone tries to abide by this principle, I am pretty sure we can create an atmosphere of serenity throughout the world. This principle uproots all estrangement and feeling of conflict, and sets a system based on equality and justice and discourages double measures. But it is unfortunate that most of the people of our day are engrossed in self-interest and in accumulating every benefit for themselves to the exclusion of others.

“Blessed are the peacemakers”. What beautiful words. Every human being who does his or her best to establish peace has been given assurance that he or she will be blessed by the Almighty Lord. He or she will enjoy the blessings and bounties of God in this world and in the hereafter.

The world cannot afford more uncertainties, so the seeds of hatred, malice and intolerance should not be sowed because they will destroy the peace of the world and will create disorder in the land. The time requires sowing the seeds of love, respect and tolerance, as these values will guarantee the peace, serenity and tranquility of the world.

In brief, building bridges of unity and harmony and demolishing the walls of hatred and malice is need of today’s world.

By: Laiq Ahmed Atif – President Ahmadiyya Jamaat Malta
The Malta Independent: http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=123776

Eżempju eċċelenti lill-mexxejja tan-nies

Il-mexxej il-veru tan-nies huwa dak li dejjem lest biex iservihom. Nemmen li kull mexxej li huwa verament jaħseb li hu l-mexxej tal-poplu tiegħu, huwa importanti li dejjem ikun lest biex iservi l-poplu tiegħu, u dejjem jaħdem għall-interess komuni u qatt ma jaħseb għall-interess personali u tal-qraba tiegħu meta jieħu d-deċiżjonijiet.

Kull persuna u kull mexxej li jmexxi n-nies, il-pajjiż, il-familja, eċċ, se jwieġeb quddiem Alla dwar dak kollu li għamel fil-ħajja tiegħu bħala l-mexxej jew ir-ragħaj. Il-mexxej tal-pajjiż se jwieġeb dwar l-għemejjel u d-deċiżjonijiet li ħa, il-mexxej tal-familja se jwieġeb dwar l-affarijiet tal-familja, il-mexxej reliġjuż se jwieġeb dwar ir-responsabbiltajiet tiegħu, l-għalliem għandu jwieġeb dwar ix-xogħol tiegħu. Fil-qosor kull persuna li għandha r-responsabbiltajiet għandha twieġeb quddiem Alla f’Jum il-Ħaqq.

L-istess meta nħarsu lejn il-mexxejja politiċi nindunaw li dawn għandhom responsabbiltajiet kbar fuq spallejhom. Dan huwa d-dmir u d-dover tagħhom biex jaraw kif jgħixu n-nies tagħhom; għandhomx xi problema; għandhomx il-bżonn ta’ xi ħaġa.

Dan huwa kkunsidrat essenzjali ħafna; li dawk li għandhom l-awtorità se jkunu l-iktar sensittivi għall-kawża tal-poplu biex ma jkunx hemm il-bżonn għal xi għamla ta’ gruppi ta’ pressjoni – gruppi ta’ nies organizzati li għandhom saħħa kbira biex jinfluwenzaw l-opinjoni pubblika bil-propaganda.

Mill-aħħar ftit xhur nistgħu naraw li hemm xi pajjiżi (fil-parti l-kbira Musulmani), li huma mdaħħla fi problemi kbar. Irrid nikteb storja waħda li għandha messaġġ ċar u qawwi għal dawk il-pajjiżi Musulmani u l-mexxejja tagħhom fejn in-nies qegħdin ibatu mill-problemi kbar u jsofru minn uġigħ kbir minnħabba s-sitwazzjoni ħarxa f’pajjiżhom:

Darba waħda Umar, it-Tieni Kalif tal-Iżlam, kien għaddej minn triq qrib il-belt ta’ Medina bil-lejl. Din kienet id-drawwa tiegħu biex jimxi fit-toroq billejl biex jara b’għajnejh is-sitwazzjoni tan-nies li kienu taħt il-ħakma u s-saltna tiegħu. Meta kien għaddej mit-triq sema’ minn dar il-biki tat-tfal li dehru muġugħin. Hu ħabbat il-bieb u meta l-mara tad-dar fetħet ra li kien hemm tlett itfal li qegħdin madwar in-nar u fuq in-nar kien hemm kitla tagħli. Hu staqsa x’ġara? Għaliex it-tfal kienu qed jibku? U x’kienet qed issajjar? Hi qalet: “It-tfal tiegħi kienu bil-ġuħ u ma kellix biex nagħtihom x’jieklu. F’din il-kitla hemm l-ilma u xi ġebliet biss, u għamilt dan biex nagħtihom l-impressjoni li jiena qed insajjar xi ħaġa għalihom. Dan huwa dak li qed tara.”

B’uġigħ kbir u diqa ta’ qalb, Umar immedjatament reġa’ lura u mar dritt lejn il-kamra tal-gvern fejn kien hemm affarijiet tal-ikel. Hu ġabar xi dqiq, butir, laħam, tamal u xi affarijiet oħra u poġġa kollox fi xkora. U qal lill-gwardjan li kien hemm ħdejh għall-għajnuna biex jerfa’ l-ixkora fuq spalltu. Il-gwardjan baqa’ skantat u qal: “Għaliex qed iġġorrha fuq dahrek? Jiena nista’ nġorrhielek fejn trid.”

Umar wieġeb: “Bla dubju tista’ ġġorr dan il-piż għalija llum, però min se jġorrli l-piż u t-tagħbija tiegħi f’Jum il-Ħaqq?” Jiġifieri li f’Jum il-Ħaqq, il-gwardjan ma jkunx jista’ jwieġeb f’isem Umar li kif hu (Umar) qeda r-responsabbiltajiet tiegħu. Hu kellu jerfa’ r-responsabbiltajiet tiegħu huwa stess. Dan ukoll kien minħabba li kien jixtieq jgħin lil dik il-familja li kienet għaddejja minn dan il-perjodu diffiċli. Hu ħass, fil-fatt, li l-pajjiż kollu u dak kollu li jikkonċernah kienu r-responsabbiltà tiegħu u dan kien dmiru biex jaqdih hu nnifsu.

Umar mar lura bl-ikel kollu u tahom lil dik il-mara, u qalilha li meta jkollha bżonn ta’ xi ħaġa tmur għandu. L-għada filgħodu beda wkoll għajnuna finanzjarja għal din il-familja, biex jgħixu aħjar u b’dinjità.

Dan huwa eżempju ċar u tajjeb għal dawk li huma fil-gvern. Dan huwa d-dmir ta’ kull mexxej biex jara kif jgħix il-poplu tiegħu u x’għandu bżonn. Jekk kull mexxej jaħdem b’din il-viżjoni, jien ċert li nistgħu nbiddlu d-dinja kollha u nistgħu neliminaw il-faqar mill-univers kollu.

Nifhem li dan huwa impossibbli għall-kap ta’ kull gvern biex fiżikament jikkopja dak li għamel Umar, imma kemm bl-ispirtu u bl-attitudni hemm eżempju eċċellenti. Importanti li dan l-ispirtu jkun segwit kullimkien. Jekk il-gvernijiet isiru sensittivi għall-kawża u t-tbatija tal-poplu, allura, anke qabel il-poplu jibda biex isemma’ l-leħen muġugħ u s-sens ta’ deprivazzjoni, dawk fl-awotorità jkunu obbligati biex jieħdu miżuri rimedjali u meħtieġa, mhux minħabba l-vuċi tal-poplu deprivat, iżda mill-vuċi urġenti tal-kuxjenza tagħhom stess.

Imma, sfortunatament, naraw li hemm mexxejja li joqtlu n-nies tagħhom, jużaw il-forzi kontra l-poplu tagħhom u jipprattikaw il-vjolenza fuq in-nies li jgħixu taħt il-ħakma u s-saltna tagħhom.

Nappella lil dawk il-mex-xejja, li huma għandhom jiksbu lezzjoni minn dan l-eżempju nobbli u jagħmlu mill-aħjar li jistgħu għan-nies tagħhom; jagħtuhom dak li għandhom bżonn; jippruvaw jeliminaw il-problemi, l-uġigħ u t-tbatija tagħhom. Għax fl-aħħar mill-aħħar, kulħadd huwa r-ragħaj u se jwieġeb quddiem Alla f’Jum il-Ħaqq. Dak li ma jintlaħaqx minn għajn il-bniedem, jintlaħaq dejjem minn għajn Alla.

Għal-iktar informazzjoni:

IT-TORĊA, 17.04.11: minn Laiq Ahmed Atif, President Ahmadiyya Malta

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