Hijab — Page 26
26 Hence, a person should keep his matters with God in order and strengthen his relationship with Him. If he keeps God pleased, then he does not need to be afraid of anyone or care for anyone besides God. He should avoid actions that are punishable, but this cannot happen without divine help and guidance. Mere human effort cannot yield results until backed by the Grace of Allah. خُلِق َ الۡاِنۡسَان ُ ضَعِیۡفًا خُلِق َ الۡاِنۡسَان ُ ضَعِیۡفًا “Man has been created weak. ” (Surah Al-Nisa’, 4:29) Man is weak, full of faults and surrounded in difficulties. Hence, one should pray that Allah grants him the capacity to do good deeds and make him the recipient of divine support and abundant blessings. ” (Malfuzāt, Vol. 5. p. 543, Edition 2003, published from Rabwah) May Allah enable us to practice this! (Friday Sermon, delivered January 30, 2004 at Baitul Futuh, London, Al-Fazl International April 9, 2004) Meaning of Furūj and its Safeguarding The Holy Qurān offers specific instructions to the believers to safeguard their Furūj. In the light of the sayings of the Promised Messiah as , Huzoor Anwar atba delivered an insightful explanation of this Islamic injunction and gave advice to Ahmadi ladies in particular. Huzoor Anwar atba mentioned that the Promised Messiah as has said: “The Holy Qurān—which offers the most relevant teachings based on the natural demands and weaknesses of human beings—has adopted a brilliant principle: