The Gulf Crisis and New World Order — Page 36
First Friday Sennon Aug 03, 1990 Holy Quran has said, "Allah loves those who are just", which means that God's favour will be granted to you and you will certainly succeed in your efforts. The Holy Quran, as a further reminder states: That you should establish peace between your brothers, who are brothers to one another and follow the path of righteousness, because it is those who follow the path of righteousness that are shown mercy. So any matter that concerns Islam or the Holy Quran, cannot be resolved without Taqwa (righteousness). THE BASIC ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS FACED BY MUSLIMS The Promised Messiah u , Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, has given a brief analysis of the problems facing the Muslims. It is such an analysis which encompasses all situations. He says: "The path of Taqwa (righteousness) has been lost. Mere name of Islam remains, but the path of righteousness is no longer there, it has been lost. " When the path of righteousness is lost, then nothing remains, besides wandering aimlessly in the wilderness. So as the leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I give emphatic but humble advice to all our Muslim brothers; no matter whether they consider us brothers or not, that the Ummah (brethren in faith) of the Holy Prophet Muhammad'"' should cling to the path of righteousness because they face very grave dangers. The powers opposed to the Islamic world are seeking lame excuses to interfere even in your minor internal affairs. A long period has elapsed but you continue playing in their hands like powerless and helpless pawns - grievously injuring one another. Therefore, you should hold fast to the principle of Taqwa (righteousness). Today, the blessed Ummah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad'u is looked down upon, and treated with disdain. All the gr. eat powers look at the Islamic world with great contempt. They feel the Muslim countries are in their clutches like a mouse is in the clutches of a cat. They feel they can play with Muslims whenever they want and in whatever manner they like. Their 36