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www.alhakam.org AL HAKAM | Friday 7 February 2025 | Issue CCCLX Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre (ARC), 22 Deer Park Road, London, SW19 3TL, UK info@alhakam.org | ISSN 2754-7396
Whether it’s the Palisades justifiable to rejoice in
It is narrated by Hazrat Mughirahra that the Prophetsa would stand [in supererogatory prayer] so long that his feet became swollen. Someone said to him, “Allah has forgiven you – past and future.” He responded, “Shall I not then be a grateful servant?”
the suffering of others?
Nearly 10 million views in just five days. Dave Chappelle, hailed as one of the greatest comedians of all time, once again delivered his signature blend of humour and thought-provoking commentary in a recent monologue. As one YouTube commenter aptly remarked, “He makes you laugh, think, and cry. This man is a genius with his words.” Among the topics he explored in his latest special, one stood out for its sobering resonance: the public’s reaction to the recent Los Angeles fires. Chappelle spotlighted a troubling trend: people revelling in the misfortune of others. Social media became a hub for posts declaring victims of the fires “deserved it”, a disturbing display of vindictive pleasure and a stark reminder of our collective moral challenges. One glaring example was actor James Woods, who was forced to evacuate his home during the blaze. Understandably,
Woods was emotional while recounting his ordeal. However, the online community was quick to resurface his past controversial tweets supporting Israel’s actions against Palestinians. The response? A flurry of callous remarks: “He had it coming”, and, “Now he knows how it feels.” While theories about the fires spread like wildfire, threatening to smolder and choke the actual tragedy, this piece does not aim to delve into those speculations. Instead, it raises a crucial question: Is it ever morally justifiable to rejoice in the suffering of others, no matter how grievous their actions may have been? It’s tempting, isn’t it? When wronged, the desire to see someone face karma and “get what they deserve” can feel like poetic justice. But what do we do in these moral dilemmas? Do we let vengeance guide us, or do we seek a higher path? The Holy Quran provides a timeless principle to navigate such situations:
َ� َ َ َ� ۡ َ ٌ َ َ َ َ ُِا َۡدَفَع ِِبُآٰلّٰۤتِ ۡی ِ��َ ُا َۡح َٰس ٌُن َف ُِاَذُا ُآٰل ِِذ َّۡی ِبَ ۡۡیَّنَک َوِبَ ۡۡیَّن ُٗہ َۡع َۡد َُاوٌۢۃ َ� َ َ َکُاۡن ُٗہ َوِل ِ �ٌۡی ََح َِم ۡۡی ٌَّم
“Repel [evil] with that which is best. And lo, he between whom and thyself was enmity will become as though he were a warm friend.” (Surah Ha Mim al-Sajdah, Ch.41: V.35) In recent months, we’ve witnessed
‘Shall I not be a grateful servant?’
ََ ُْ ُ َُ ّٰ َ َ � ﻮل إ ْن ﺎن ﻘ ﻳ ـ ﻋﻨﻪ � ����ة ـ رﺿﻰ ا اﻟﻤ ِﻐ ِ ّٰ َّ َ ُ ُ ُ َ َ ُ َّ �ِ�اﻟﻨ ِ� ّ� ﺻﻠﻰ ا��� �ﻠﻴﻪ وﺳﻠﻢ ﻟﻴﻘﻮم ﻟ ِﻴﺼ َ ُ ََ َ ُ َ َ ُ َ َ َ �ُ � ﻓ ُﻴﻘﺎل،َﺣ ّﺘﻰ ﺗ ِﺮ ُم ﻗﺪ َﻣﺎه أ ْو َﺳﺎﻗﺎه ُ ُ ُ ََ ُ ﻮل� أَﻓَ��َ أ َ ُﻛ ً �ﻮن َﻋ ْﺒ ًﺪا َﺷ �را ﻓﻴﻘ
or Palestine, is it ever
Discretion: While the comedian referenced in this article is known for using language and humour that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive, it is important to clarify that we do not condone or endorse such language or behaviour. His example has been used solely to highlight a relevant and timely issue, drawing attention to themes of empathy, compassion and humanity.
Hadith-e-Rasul – Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab at-tafsir, Bab ‘li yaghfira laka Allahu ma taqaddama min dhanbika wa ma ta’akhkhara wa yutimma ni‘matahu ‘alayka wa yahdiyaka siratan mustaqiman’, Hadith 4836)
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, In His Own Words
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unimaginable tragedies – many streamed live for the world to see. The heartbreak, frustration and helplessness have been overwhelming. What worsens this pain is the inability of some to unequivocally condemn the killing of children or recognise evil for what it is. Yet, it’s essential to remember that history is replete with examples of people who endured similar, if not far greater, brutality for months, nay years. How did they respond? The life of Prophet Muhammadsa serves as an eternal beacon of guidance. The persecution he and his Companionsra endured is well-documented – from being brutally attacked to losing unborn children. Despite these atrocities, the Prophetsa exemplified grace and nobility. One incident, in particular, stands out. After 13 years of persecution, the Prophetsa and his followers returned to Mecca as Continued on page 4
The prime objective of the Ahmadiyya Community Our community must remember that this is not a minor thing and the actual purpose is not to repeat these words like a parrot. In fact, this is an effective and faultless recipe that transforms an individual into the most excellent of people. One ought to keep this objective in mind as though it were an amulet. The verse just mentioned is a supplication which seeks to beg for four classes of excellence. If man attains these four categories of excellence, he shall, as if, do justice to this prayer and in fact do justice to the purpose of his very own creation. Furthermore, in this way, man shall also fulfil his responsibility in making use of the abilities and faculties that have been given him. (Malfuzat [English], Vol. 2, p. 70)