Hakam and Adl: The One to Unify the Ummah — Page 22
Hakam & Adl: The One to Unify the Ummah 22 Messiah as states: ‘By Allah! They were such men who, in support of the Best of Creation [i. e. the Holy Prophet s as ] would remain steadfast in the battlefields, staring death in the face. For the sake of Allah, they gave up their fathers and their sons, and severed them into pieces with their sharpened swords. They entered battle against their loved ones and cut off their heads. They surrendered their desires, wealth and even their lives for the sake of Allah. Despite these tremendous sacrifices, they wept and expressed regret that their deeds were not enough. (They did not show any pride at their virtuous deeds). They never once experienced deep and restful sleep, but instead would sleep very little which was merely the rest their body necessitated. They never desired the luxuries of this life. How then, is it possible to assert that they were guilty of oppression, usurping from others and committing injustices? The fact of