Today the\nfocus of the reminder is on single ayat and the lessons that we can derive from\nit. It is from sura Al-Isra, ayat 36 and it is translated to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge.\nIndeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart – about all those [one] will be\nquestioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear\nbrothers and sisters, in essence this is a lesson on having accountability for all\nactions that we perform.
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\nA basic characteristic of the Islamic faith is that it is straightforward,\nclear and transparent. Nothing is permitted based on suspicion, myth or\nunsubstantiated impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If we listen\nto the translation of the ayat again.
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\n\u201cDo not pursue that of which you have no knowledge. Man\u2019s ears, eyes and heart\nshall all be called to account.\u201d
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\nThese few words establish a complete method for the human mind and heart,\nincorporating the scientific approach that humanity has begun to apply only\nrecently. It adds, however, honesty and fear of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is an\nadvantage Islam adds over cold rational approaches that are devoid of\nspirituality.
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\nMaking certain of every report, action or situation before passing a judgement\nconcerning it is the essence of the Qur\u2019\u0101nic approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When hearts\nand minds faithfully follow this approach, there remains no room for superstition\nin matters of faith, or for suspicion in legal affairs. On top of that there is\nno room for theoretical assumptions or superficial conclusions in science and\nresearch.
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\nScientific integrity which, in modern times, people unreservedly praise and\nplace in place of religion, is no more than the conscientious integrity which\nthe Qur\u2019\u0101n establishes as a requirement to be accounted for. Science is no more\nthan the use of our senses to make a sense of the world around us and establish\nlaws of science based on the patterns observed by the senses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Qur\u2019\u0101n\nmakes everyone responsible and accountable for their hearing, seeing and\nfeelings in front of God who has given them their ears, eyes and hearts. This\nis the integrity and honesty of senses, heart and mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Man is\naccountable for all these and the organs themselves will be questioned about\ntheir actions on the Day of Judgement. When we consider the magnitude of this\nresponsibility, we are overwhelmed because it applies to every word we say and\nevery judgement we make.
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\nCertain knowledge must be the only basis for judgement or conviction. Whatever\nis not certain must never constitute such a basis. In an authentic \u0125ad\u012bth, the\nProphet is quoted as saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAvoid suspicion, for suspicion is the most false form of\ntalk.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And in\nanother quote he said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“He who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him be\nhospitable to his guest; and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him\nmaintain good the ties of blood relationship; and he who believes in Allah and\nthe Last Day, must speak good or remain silent”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And thirdly, he said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A sign of man’s good observance of Islam (his piety) is to\nkeep away from that which does not concern him.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus we see\nhow Qur\u2019\u0101nic verses and a\u0125\u0101d\u012bth combine to establish such a complete and\nintegrated system which requires the mind to make certain of its grounds for\nany judgement it makes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Islam\ndoes not stop at this. It also requires the heart to make sure of its basis for\nwhatever thoughts or feelings it entertains. Thus people must ascertain every\ndetail, circumstance and factor before making any judgement or arriving at any\nconclusion. \n\nAnd this, dear brothers and sisters, is a\npractical fulfilment of the Qur\u2019\u0101nic statement made earlier in this surah, ayat\n9 which says: \u201cSurely this Qur\u2019\u0101n shows the way to that which is most\nupright.\u201d
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