The Biography of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz ‘May Allah Have Mercy on Him’ (Part Two)
Occult Arrangements for the Continuation and Survival of Islam
To fight the effects of the environment and the changes of time and place, Allah Almighty has provided two types of beauty for this nation:
1. Almighty Allah has given comprehensive and living teachings through the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, that can easily answer any problems and changes that occur, and at the same time, there are instructions and full competence in these heavenly teachings to solve the problems and issues of any time. [Consider rephrasing to eliminate redundancy in “easy answer” and “solve problems and issues.”]
2. Allah Almighty has taken it upon Himself to implement and spread this religion through brave and sincere people, who implement its teachings in their lives and the lives of others, collectively or individually, renewing this religion and warming this nation. The special feature of this religion is that it has the ability to educate and raise worthy and Allah-seeking people, which was not present in the previous religions. The humanization among this nation has been proven in the history of the world to such a degree that it is rare among other ethnic groups and nations. This is also not accidental or sudden; because the nature of Allah’s arrangement is such that in every century, due to necessity, needed people appear, and so to speak, He has given this prescription to this nation, indicating what kind of medicine is needed for which disease. [Consider breaking up long sentences for clarity.]
Attacks of Enemies on the Body and Soul of Islam
From the very beginning of Islam, there have been attacks on the heart, liver, and nerves of Islam that other religions have not been able to withstand. Other schools of the world, which have conquered various eras, have not tolerated the smallest attack and have lost their existence in the face of enemy attacks. However, Islam is the religion that has defeated all its opponents in various intellectual, political, and other campaigns and is still stable in its original form in the world.
On one hand, Bateniyah and its branches posed a significant danger to the spirit of Islam and its religious aspect. On the other hand, the attacks of the Crusaders and Tatars were enough to displace Muslims. If such attacks had been made on the spirit of other religions in the world, they would have lost all their external and internal privileges and remained in history as mere legends. However, Islam not only endured all internal and external attacks but also achieved new conquests in various fields of life. The attacks of distortions, interpretations, heresies, the effects of non-Muslims, polytheistic customs and actions, self-worship and pleasures, atheism, and rationalism infiltrated the religion of Islam multiple times. At times, it seemed that Islam could not withstand these heavy attacks and would bow before them. However, the clear and informed thought of the Muslim Ummah did not accept compromise, and the spirit of Islam did not falter. In every century, there were individuals who tore the veil of deceitful distortions and interpretations, revealing the truth of Islam and the purity of the religion. Against the influence of non-Arabs and innovations, they called out and declared their full support for the Sunnah. They publicly fought against false beliefs and eliminated polytheistic practices and rituals. They dealt an effective blow to materialism and self-worship and severely reprimanded the revelers and debauchers of their time, raising the banner of truth against oppressive sultans. These brave individuals dismantled the spell of rationalism, revitalized Islam, and infused a new faith and spirit among Muslims.
These individuals were special and distinguished in their time concerning science, thinking, ethics, and spirituality, possessing qualities such as courage, sincerity, and religiosity. In the face of darkness, ignorance, and misguidance, they had a powerful presence that could tear apart the dark veils obscuring the truth.
It is clearly proven from these issues that Allah Almighty intends to protect and perpetuate this religion and desires to lead the world in its affairs. In this era, He will receive the works that He used to receive from the Prophets, now from the distinguished and worthy students of the Holy Prophet’s school, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, along with the reformers of this Ummah.
