The Gist of the Qur'an's Message 20th December, 2017

Certain questions arise. Agreeing on some facts entails some implications. 

Is there a God? One God? The Creator and Sustainer of the Universe? The Creator of human beings? If so, it implies then:
1). God must have given some Divine guidance. We feel God has provided this innate guidance! He says in the Quran, Chapter 91, Verse 8: denoted as (91,8): "Then He showed him what is wrong for him and what is right for him".  

This inherently means human beings since Adam and his wife Eve, are born with the goodness of life. The morality of life. Respecting our elders. Respecting our parents. Loving our siblings. It's the innate goodness in us. It was not something that human beings transformed over centuries. 

2). As the Qur’an tells the basic premise of human beings' creation is the 'freedom' of actions. Based on the Qur’an's verse (91:8) above, the world around us as we know is a testing ground for us all. Freedom entails good and bad deeds AND being responsible for our actions! 

God has provided enough for all here. It is humans who create divisions. The bane of wars, massacres, and injustices are all exercised through the free will of human beings. 

3). Again, based on the same Quran's verse (91:8) we feel God's Divine religion only guides us in sending down His Law in some matters, where human beings are deemed to falter. The case of inheritance. Matters of divorce. Matters that remain grey areas for human beings.  

God's religion has a determined, most specific topic. Like other subjects of the world, God’s message, the Qur’an, has a set subject and topic. That is the ‘reminder of the Hereafter’.

Aamir Yazdani 

Eureka! 10th December. 2017

Eureka!

At times, a concept lives in the heart long before it finds the tongue. I had known the essence—felt its weight, sensed its pulse—but today, I found the exact words that illuminated it.

Listening to Javed Ahmad Ghamidi Sahib’s lectures in Dallas, a phrase struck like lightning across the sky of my thoughts. He said:

یہ واقعہ کسی شریعت کا یا دین کا ظہور نہیں ہے، بلکہ اللہ کی سنت کا ظہور ہے، جس کے تحت وہ اپنے رسول کو بھیج کر 'دَینو نَت' برپا کرتا ہے۔ 

Translation: “This incident is not the emergence of a new Shariah or religiosity. It is the manifestation of God’s Sunnah—whereby He sends His Messenger and through him, initiates a conclusive upheaval—a miniature Day of Judgment on earth.”

And there it was—the beating heart of the Counter Narrative. Not mere legalism, not institutionalized religiosity, but a divine principle in motion: Itmām al-Ḥujjah—the Conclusive Communication of Truth. Not just conveyed, but sealed with divine certainty, through a Messenger whose mission leaves no room for ambiguity.

This is not just knowledge—it is epiphany.

For years, I’ve wrestled to express this—the notion that Prophethood culminates in a moral and spiritual reckoning here and now, before the final reckoning there and then. Ghamidi Sahib's articulation didn't just add clarity—it unlocked it.

Indeed, when God sends His Messengers, history is not merely written—it is judged. Time is paused, the veil is thinned, and a sliver of the Hereafter descends into the world. The people of that time do not just receive revelation—they become witnesses to it, as the truth unfolds with such finality that denial itself becomes defiance.

This is the divine practice—not bound by the rise of a new law, but by the rise of inescapable truth.

Today, I say with renewed certainty: this is the cornerstone of the Counter Narrative. Not rebellion, but a reckoning. Not sentiment, but Sunnah.

Eureka, indeed.

Aamir Yazdani

To Whom It May Concern 26th November, 2017

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Whosoever is associated with this chaos and anarchy in Pakistan shall pay with his wretched end in the Hereafter. All responsible carry the onus of wrath of God on their shoulders. 

God has declared spreading chaos and anarchy in the society an act worse than murder. 

- An Affected Common Citizen of Pakistan

Dare We Call a Spade a Spade? 6th December, 2017

Dare We Call a Spade a Spade? A Theological Reflection on History, Morality, and Divine Justice

History is a mirror: at times a source of pride, and at times a cause for grief. But truth demands courage. We celebrate when the facts are uplifting; when they are grim, we must not flinch from acknowledging them. In all cases, history is a teacher—if we are willing to learn.

The incident of Mr. Ilm-ud-Din, who was hanged on October 31, 1929, for killing Mr. Mahashe Rajpal—a publisher of the controversial and deeply offensive book Rangila Rasul—has sparked enduring debates across generations. While emotions and reverence color the responses, we must analyze such events through a theological and moral lens, guided by the Qur’an and the Prophet’s life (peace be upon him).

1. Judgment Belongs to God Alone

Ilm-ud-Din and Rajpal: murderer and murdered. The fate and final judgment rests with Allah alone, Who knows the secrets of the hearts. No human possesses the authority or insight to declare someone's eternal fate. This is the domain of the All-Knowing Judge.

2. The Sanctity of Life in All Moral Codes

Taking a life extrajudicially is universally condemned. The act of vigilantism, no matter the motivation, undermines moral and legal structures. It is not a heroic act but a transgression—one that every just society must oppose.

3. Religion Complements Reason

God has gifted humans with reason and innate moral intuition. Religion is not a replacement but a reminder (Arabic: Tazkirah)—a reinforcement when conscience fails or culture corrupts. The Qur’an acts as a divine refresher course for the human soul.

4. Moral Absolutes in Revelation

The Qur’an reiterates ethical absolutes: do not lie, steal, slander, kill unlawfully, or commit adultery. Some actions, like shirk (associating partners with God) and unlawful killing, are labeled as grave sins—explicitly condemned and, in some cases, deemed unpardonable without sincere repentance.

5. The Qur'anic Ethic on Killing

Allah says in Surah al-Ma'idah (5:32):

"Whoever kills a soul—unless for a soul or corruption [done] in the land—it is as if he had slain mankind entirely."

This is not just law, it is divine moral philosophy. The gravity of unlawfully taking a life is likened to the annihilation of all humanity.

6. Who Has the Right to Punish?

If one believes another has committed “mischief in the land,” does that give the right to punish them individually? The answer, both legally and theologically, is a resounding no. If justice is hijacked by individuals, society descends into chaos. Even when institutions fail, the path of vigilantism is not legitimized.

7. Judicial Gaps Do Not Justify Chaos

The inefficacy or corruption of courts—especially in countries like Pakistan—is tragic but not a license for anarchy. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught patience and perseverance even in the face of injustice, never advocating personal retaliation against blasphemers or mockers.

8. The Prophet’s Example: Grace in the Face of Hatred

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was vilified in ways beyond imagination—called a madman, magician, liar. Yet never once did he retaliate with violence. Not once did he instruct his followers to harm those who insulted him. Instead, he responded with silence, prayer, and compassion.

9. Upholding the Sanctity of Law

In a hadith, the Prophet advised that in times of civil strife, it is better to isolate oneself—even if it means living in the wilderness eating tree roots—than to take part in vigilante or guerilla violence. The preservation of human life and societal order takes precedence.

10. Martyrdom is Not for Us to Declare

Only Allah knows the reality of hearts and deeds. We do not have the knowledge to declare anyone a martyr (shaheed) or damned. The language of divine judgment is sacred; to appropriate it is to "play God."

Thus, I say with humility: may God bless Mr. Rajpal and Mr. Ilm-ud-Din. May He bless Mr. Salman Taseer and Mr. Mumtaz Qadri. I do not claim knowledge of their final outcome. I can only pray—for mercy, for justice, and for understanding.

11. The Intuition of Love

We are born with a fitrah—an innate sense of right and wrong, of compassion and dignity. The Prophets nurtured this, even loving their enemies. Their mission was never revenge, but guidance.

12. Numbers Do Not Validate Truth

The truth is not a popularity contest. When Prophet Nuh boarded the Ark, he had only a few followers. Prophet Lut fled with just his daughters. Divine success is measured by sincerity and obedience, not crowds or applause.

بات وہی چلے گی جس میں دم ہوگا
نہ خاک باقی رہتی ہے نہ خاک اُڑانے والے

Translation:
Only that which carries truth shall endure;
Dust, and those who stir it, both fade away.

 

Aamir Yazdani

Night Prayer (Tahajjud Namaz) - Not to be Missed 24th November, 2017

We are entering or have entered an age where certain ‘acquired’ actions in life should be ventured into. The benefits to reap are tremendous and tangible! One of them is offering the 'night prayer' - the Prayer of Tahajjud. It is the time when God is near. We can whisper to Him through prayers and dua. A well-known respected Scholar Imam Shafi's opinion was the dua made at the time of tahajjud prayers is like an arrow that does not miss its target. 

This prayer was obligatory for the Prophet. Not for us. Only the Prophet. The Qur’an (17:79): “And rise at the last part of the night, offering additional prayers, so your Lord may raise you to a station of praise.” In another part of the Qur’an Allah tells the reason for offering this prayer to the Prophet: (73:5-6): “For We will soon send upon you a weighty revelation. Verily, the rising by night (for Tahajjud prayer) is very hard and most potent and good for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (understanding) the Word (of Allah).”

Many people talk about God, but very few talk to God. Tahajjud time prayer is when we talk to God. The timing for the Tahajjud prayer is post-midnight till the start of the Fajr prayer in the morning. A convenient way of offering this prayer is if we manage to get up around twenty minutes before the Fajr time. This way we can also ensure offering the Fajr namaz without missing it. 

The prayers at Tahajjud are non-obligatory (nafal). These were, however, obligatory for the Prophet. He used to offer them in odd numbers (the obligatory prayers of maghrib are odd-numbered). The Prophet usually used to offer from three to eleven rakaats. This way one can offer 3,5,7,9,11 rakaats as we wish. Another aspect of this prayer is reciting the Qur’an in a slightly loud voice, which is audible to oneself.

A very heart-touching Hadith says, “Our Lord, the Blessed, the Superior, comes every night down on the nearest Heaven to us when the last third of the night remains, saying: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” 

Let's endeavour to offer this beautiful 'night prayer' preferably alone and invoke God's blessings and forgiveness.

Aamir Yazdani

Classic Case of Plucking Qur'an Verses without Reference to the Context 5th November, 2017

Classic case of plucking Qur'an verses from thin air and quoting WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE CONTEXT!:

1). Lahore witnessed unfortunate children kidnappings recently. People started sharing the following Qur'an verses. Qur'an (36:9): "And We have put before them a barrier and behind them a barrier and covered them, so they do not see". 

The shared verse specifically addresses the first addressees who were the unbelievers around the Prophet. The addressees of the Prophet – the tribal leaders of the Quraish knowingly, willingly, and deliberately rejected the Prophet’s call to God. God knows the matters of the heart. He informed in the Qur’an in this particular verse about their subsequent plight. Putting barriers before the rejectors means that shall not pay heed come what may hence, they shall not see the Truth. This is the last resort by God on the conclusive communication of the Truth, that He makes access to Truth elusive.

2). Our Lahore city experienced smog the whole day yesterday. It was unprecedented. People have started sharing the following verse of the Qur'an. Qur'an (44:10-11): "Then watch for the Day when the sky will bring a visible smoke. Covering the people; this is a painful torment".”

This verse relates to the events at the advent of the Hereafter. It has no relevance to the smog being experienced by the people of Lahore.

Quoting Qur’an verses sans (without) context and presenting them in isolation leads to correlating unrelated things with it. If I may add here, therefore, reading the Qur’an with its reference to the context is a real treat; where everything seems to fall in place like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle

Aamir Iqbal Yazdani

Muslim Burqa - The Case of Woman Covering 5th October, 2017

Baji I wish she could take off the burqa. This is attributed to the Prophet’s wives in Surah Al Ahzab when the hypocrites and their allies initiated a malicious and slanderous campaign against the house of the Prophet (his wives basically). Qur’an (33:60): “If the hypocrites, and those with sickness in their hearts, and rumour-mongers in Medina do not desist, We will certainly incite you ˹O Prophet˺ against them, and then they will not be your neighbours there any longer.”

God specifically addressed the wives and informed them of certain restrictions to be imposed on them by Him (given the malicious campaign; to save the house of prophet). God gave the option to his wives to leave the Prophet if they didn't feel comfortable with the imposed restrictions. The wives of the Prophet chose to stay with their husband. (Please note the wives 'chose' to stay with the Prophet. God didn't impose restrictions on them without their choice). There was an outstanding situation that warranted absolute care. 

God asked the wives of the Prophet to remain on their guard henceforth. Qur’an (33:32): “O wives of the prophet, you are not like any other women, if you observe taqwā (righteousness). So, do not be too soft in your speech, lest someone having a disease in his heart should develop fancies (about you); and do speak with appropriate words.” Keeping this context, the wives and the believing women were asked to stay put in their homes. Qur’an (33:59: ‘O Prophet! Ask your wives, daughters, and believing women to draw their cloaks over their bodies. In this way, it is more likely that they will be recognized as virtuous˺ and not be harassed. And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

The code of ethics and etiquettes of gender interaction is mentioned in Surah Nur of the Qur’an. This is very different from the one in Surah Ahzab. Surah Ahzab's purdah is specific to the Prophets' wives. 

Akin to this example is the start of Surah Tauba where God gives four months to the disbelievers before asking the Muslims to slay them wherever they are found. This situation too is Prophet era specific and not applicable anymore. 

Aamir Yazdani

A Conscious Approach on Being a Muslim - Dr. Khalid Zaheer 4th September, 2017

At times we come across placards on social media stating, “I am proud to be a Muslim". I find this a bit arrogant. It seems as if it implies, that we as Muslims, are chosen for God's eternal paradise, which He has promised for his chosen servants. 

At best, we can state why I feel good to be a Muslim. There are certain reasons for it which I would like to share (Credit for the following reasons goes to Dr. Khalid Zaheer, a Muslim Scholar):

1). I don't see any reason why Muslims should be proud of their faith simply because they were born in it. That's what people belonging to every religion do. If Muslims haven't explored it properly they have no justifiable right to be proud of their faith simply because of an accident of birth. 

2). My reasons for continuing to be a Muslim are many, but chiefly they are four: Its message is authentic, it's convincing, it's fair, and it gives immense hope to all good humans.

3). The message of Islam is authentic in that its teachings have come down to us in the most authentic manner. Unlike in the case of some other prominent faiths, the message of Islam appears to be originating from the man who brought it. 

4). The message of Islam is convincing too. Each of the three elements of faith has been presented in the Qur'an with convincing intellectual arguments. The moral teachings promoted too are natural to humans. The Shari'ah law, which can be debatable for some people is a very limited list of do's and don'ts in the areas where human capacity of deciding is limited. 

5). The message of Islam is fair. It treats all humans equally on the merit of their performance. Unlike the understanding of many Muslims, the Qur'an tells us that the ultimate fate of humans shall be decided purely based on each individual's capacity and circumstances. 

6). The message of Islam gives real hope to all good humans that they have a brilliant life of eternity awaiting them beyond death. All they need to do is to continue to live in this life as intellectually honest and morally good humans.

 Aamir Yazdani

God Addresses Those Who Remain Willing in Employing Their Mind in Reading the Signs of God 2nd September, 2017

Originally shared 7 years ago

This is from the Qur’an, Chapter 76, Verses 1–3:
“Has there not come upon man a period of time when he was not even a thing mentioned? Indeed, We created man from a drop of mingled sperm so that We may test him; and We gave him hearing and sight. Indeed, We guided him to the path—whether he chooses to be grateful or ungrateful.”

Elsewhere, particularly from Chapter 67 onward, the Qur’an offers profound reasoning on the certainty of the Hereafter—an occurrence as inevitable as death itself.

One striking feature of the Qur’an is that God engages only with those willing to think. He appeals to reason, logic, and reflection. His address is meant for people of intellect—those who are ready to ponder and use the faculties He has granted.

He shows no interest in those who choose to live thoughtlessly.

— Aamir Yazdani

Letter to Salman Yazdani who lost his Father at age 10: 24th August, 2017

The origin of most complexities of philosophy is the notion that they regard this world to be "complete," whereas its creator had made it incomplete. Qur'an (51:49): "And We have made everything in pairs that you may take heed".

Based on the above Qur'an verse (51:49) I've written on Facebook to a young boy who lost his father at a very young age. He has two younger siblings. 

Sharing with you:

Salman you were around 10 years old, and Zeeshan was around 5 when your father passed away. Your youngest sibling Ahmed was born after your father's passing away. 

Do you think you shall ever reunite with your dear father? 

Your mother became a widow at a young age of perhaps 30 years of age. Is she destined to remain a widow and perish? Does she think of ever reuniting with her beloved husband?

I was 49 when my father passed away. My mother was 79 when she became a widow. I've had a most fulfilling life with my father. My mother has had a most fulfilling life with her husband. 

What about your family? Were you destined to lose your father at a very early age and your mother becoming a widow at a very very young age without ever having to be compensated? If such is the case, wouldn't you or me or a pondering person find this the grossest of injustice in this world and the most unfair bargain here? How do you feel about it Salman and your brothers and mother? Let me know your feelings and thoughts. 

But if this world is coupled with the world of the Hereafter, and all the affairs and matters of this world are paired with the compensations in the Hereafter, these fit in snugly like pieces of jigsaw puzzle. 

Salman let me know your feelings of ever being reunited with your father. And Zeeshan's feelings who was 5 losing his father and dear Ahmed who was born after his father's passing away. 

Let me know Salman. Is this the world we live in and perish or does your heart pound and yearn for reuniting with your father after death?

Aamir Yazdani

Our Youth and the Urdu Language 28th August, 2017

Respected Sir,

Following is an image from Facebook by some youngsters. I find it quite nice and feel like sharing it with you Sir. It remarks on the usage of Urdu by youngsters! I think it's a very healthy sign. 

Maybe, Sir, we can develop a forum where Urdu literature and poetry can be introduced amongst youth and adults alike. Interesting and humourous anecdotes by Patras Bokhari, Mushtaq Yusufi Sahib, etc, and especially Iqbal's poetry and Ghalib's and Faiz Sahib's. 

Just a thought. 

Aamir Yazdani

Drugs/Alcohol & God 24th August. 2017

       Listening to this interview with Chester I genuinely feel sorry for him. He was struggling with himself. He so much wanted to liberate himself from within him. May God bless him and have mercy on him. 

Certain lessons can be drawn from his life struggle. All deaths are there to be looked into:
1). There is a God. 
2). This life is not the end of life. It cannot be. Ask Chester's six children. Ask them to tell what their heart depths testify or yearn for. Their heart yearns for their great father in the best of health. The Hereafter ensures a life of eternity together with our loved ones.
3). All things are in pairs. Night/Day, Husband/Wife, Male/Female ad infinitum. The pair of this life is the life Hereafter. 
4). Solace, peace of mind, the purpose of life, and the strength to bear the brunt of life are NEVER EVER achieved through alcohol, drug abuse, etc. It never helps. It only deteriorates the human condition. 
6). Only when we relate this life with the life Hereafter through God do we find solace, peace of mind, the purpose of life, and the strength to bear the brunt of life. 
7). Why? Because of the simple reason we stand with God and put our predicament in God's hands. We then find God standing with us. Alcohol and drug abuse is an erroneous way of finding this solace sans God. Please allow me to say, "It's as simple as that!"  
8). Where then do we find God? We find God in His Signs which abound around us. God has spoken to us through His Divine Scriptures. The last one is the Qur’an.

       9). Pick up the Qur’an. You will find God speaking to us through it!  
10). God guarantees in the Qur’an He grants solace, peace of mind, purpose of life, and the strength to bear the brunt of life through His remembrance. 

Aamir Yazdani

The Case of non-Muslims entering Hell 18th July, 2017

Wow, Alburr I've just gone through the contents of this group. Look at the photographs! How can one ever justify killing non-combatants and these beautiful little schoolgirls? My heart has softened looking at these images Alburr! And yes! Japanese are the most cultured people around. You have very well said history is written by the victors. 

Why wouldn't God forgive them Alburr? God is most fair. He has made people born in different religions. Why would He put people in hellfire/heaven ONLY based on a religion that we inherit by our birth in which we've had no say whatsoever? Hellfire/Heaven is destined to us ONLY on our conscious cognizance of the Truth. Not on our religion of birth. 

Alburr the book I've authored, a copy of which is with your dear parents delves into all these issues - being a traveller in the quest for truth. Hope one day you'll be able to read it (it's in Urdu) or have it translated into Japanese/English!

Aamir Yazdani

Trump's Trumping to the Middle East! 24th August, 2017

Based on Trump's trumping to the Middle East to meet his supposedly arch enemy, the arbitrator of terrorism around the world - the Saudis and initiating multi-billion-dollar arms deals and severing of ties with neighbouring countries and then trumping to Israel, the supposed arch enemy of the Arab World and dishing them arms worth billions, basically just shows the act of mischief mongers on earth (attacking Iraq and Libya on false intelligence information remains ripe in our minds). A reminder: 
1). There is God. 
He is All-Seeing. 
He is All-Knowing. 
He is All-Wise. 
He is All Powerful. 
He is All Merciful. 

2). Human beings have full control over their actions. 
They do so with their full power. 
They do so with their full intention. 
They do so with their full knowledge. 
They do so with their full greed. 
They do so with their full might. 
They do so ruthlessly. 

The universe created by God is in unison and perfection. The Qur’an (55:7-9): “And the heaven He raised and imposed the balance. That you do not transgress within the balance. And establish weight in justice and do not make deficient the balance.” Mankind has been granted a testing place on earth to see how they fare in their moral conduct. More often than not we witness evil taking over goodness. The Qur'an (76:1-3): "Has there [not] come upon man a period of time when he was not a thing [even] mentioned? Indeed, We created man from a sperm-drop mixture that We may try him; and We made him hearing and seeing. Indeed, We guided him to the way, be he grateful or be he ungrateful.” 

God apart from the signs that abound around us to seek Him, is also recognized through His attributes mentioned in the Qur’an. His attribute of being the All-Merciful manifests His hand of Mercy will extend to all sufferers in this world. The Qur’an (6:12): “Say, "To whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth?" Say, "To Allah." He has decreed upon Himself mercy. He will surely assemble you for the Day of Resurrection, about which there is no doubt. Those who will lose themselves [that Day] do not believe.” Consequently, God’s hand of Wrath shall fall on all who made them suffer. All in the Hereafter. 

The Qur’an reminds us through its great verse (51:49): “And of everything We have created pairs that you may be mindful.” The Hereafter pairs up snugly with life on earth. The injustices, aggression, and atrocities by human beings on their fellow human beings seem the law of the jungle. If seen in isolation, ignoring the pair of the Hereafter, these acts do not make any sense. 

People who do not believe in God & the Hereafter mete out gross injustice to the aggrieved people around the world who died for no fault of their own. Both the aggressor and the aggrieved shall meet on the Day Of Judgement. Matters to the last and minutest details shall be settled in the fairest of trials. The aggressors shall be punished. Will be punished. The aggrieved shall be compensated. Will be compensated. 

Anon! 

Aamir Yazdani

 

 

TONY BLAIR'S PRESS CONFERENCE wrt IRAQ 24th August, 2017

TONY BLAIR'S PRESS CONFERENCE wrt IRAQ

The beauty of the English language! The way Tony Blair expressed himself in Queen's English made him appear polished and in control. I felt like sympathizing with him and giving him a light pat on his shoulder telling him, "Hey! It's okay! Everyone makes mistakes"!!

This comes from the Prime Minister of a civilized and developed country on earth. It is proven without doubt the world runs on 'Might is Right' and not 'Right is Might'. Black, Yellow, Brown, White - all races from the onset of humanity have exercised this principle. 

Because the "white race" is developed both in technology and literacy; based on the principle of ‘Might is Right’ they have the prerogative to declare their MIGHT anywhere around the world as the RIGHT of people.

Tony Blair does not have to use the Queen's English now to shed crocodile tears! It is quite pathetic; to say the least. This 'grossly erroneous' principle has been witnessed by Mother Earth since time immemorial. 

There is another perspective to it - the Muslim perspective. Muslim kings and rulers have exercised the same principle of 'Might is Right' over centuries. Whenever in power the Muslims have annexed all adjoining lands and beyond, under their rule. That's how the world has witnessed the rules of powerful rulers. 

Muslim narrative and mindset. The prevalent Muslim narrative and mindset categorically state the emergence of a 'Caliphate State'. The main concept of this state is simple:
1). All Muslim states have to be under one ruler termed Caliph. 
2). All non-Muslim states outside this Caliphate are 'Infidels'. The Holy Qur'an categorically terms these 'Infidels' as the wretched of the earth, worse than animals, to be killed without mercy. 
3). That we, the Muslims, have attained the truth of the Universe (God's Divine Qur'an and God's Messenger, Prophet Muhammad's Sunnah) therefore we have the right to propagate God's word and establish His rule. 
4). That once this Muslim State is established, they have to subjugate all other lands and their people offering them to embrace Islam. In case of refusal, they fight them and make them subservient to their rule under this Caliphate, effectively as second-grade citizens. 

This particular Muslim narrative has acted as a precursor for the European predominantly Christian states and the US to preempt and take requisite and appropriate steps to curb this Muslim dominance dream. Hence, in the world we live in today the European States and the US have made us witness the total annihilation of Muslim-majority states- Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria with sanctions on Iran and puppet Kings and rulers in the desert kingdoms including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including control over Pakistan's affairs. 

Looking at both impartially, the European States and the US have done what every country in power would do. Weaken the enemy. 

Over and above all these narratives there is a narrative by God Himself. It neither vouches the age-old 'Might is Right' practice nor accepts the prevalent Muslim narrative. God's narrative, God's stance, God's take emanates from the Holy Qur'an also! 

To understand God's narrative, we have to read the Qur'an's side WITH its reference to the context, shunning all prejudices, preconceived images and as a true student of God's Divine Scripture. 

Since, I believe the Muslim narrative is categoric in Muslim domination WHEN in power based on the narrative described pointwise above it is incumbent for all serious students of the Qur'an and God's design to understand the 'Narrative of the Muslim's Mindset vs the Counter Narrative as described by God" in His Divine Scripture, the Qur'an. This narrative under the present-day scenario is also akin to the 'Militants Narrative vs the Counter Narrative'. 

The ONLY Muslim Scholar who has ventured to dig deep into the realm of these narratives and has successfully addressed both narratives is Mr. Javed Ahmed Ghamidi, www.javedahmedghamidi.com, a 64-year-old Islamic Scholar and a student of Mr. Hamid ud din Farahi and Mr. Amin Ahsan Islahi Sahib. 

This narrative and counter-narrative can easily be accessed on his website:
www.javedahmedghamidi.com
www.al-mawrid.org

The reason I say that Ghamidi Sahib is maybe the only Muslim scholar to address this issue based purely on the Qur'an's narrative is that this mindset of eventual Muslim resurgence and subsequent Muslim domination is deeply entrenched and ingrained in all sects of the Muslim Community around the globe. Ghamidi Sahib and his teachers have stepped out of this mindset and viewed the whole issue regarding the context of the Qur'an's narrative. 

This Counter Narrative completely, consummately, in totality, and with sound reasoning and logic nullifies the present, existing, in-vogue Muslim Domination Narrative including the nullification of the Militant's Narrative. 

Last but not least, the European leaders and the US leaders of the past shall come up with detailed reports and apologies from time to time concerning Afghanistan, Libya, Syria...It makes no difference. 

Aamir I. Yazdani

Comments on my Book – “Haq Ki Talaash Ka Musafir (Aap Beeti)” 18th August, 2017

Comments on my Book – “Haq Ki Talaash Ka Musafir (Aap Beeti)”

This book is dedicated to all fellow beings around the world who yearn to associate themselves as a traveller in the quest for truth. This attitude entails one's role as a student of life; not a master!

Our attitudes matter. Not the results. Results may be different. Will be different. For the simple reason, human beings think differently. 

Humans have different levels of IQ. Writers, poets, philosophers, doctors, architects, designers, engineers, labourers, truck drivers, locomotive drivers, economists, computer programmers, sportsmen, adventurers, atheists, agnostics, people of faith - we are all so different, so diverse. Manifestation of truth will differ. The human species are intellectual beings. Wise and strong! 

As I see it and have stressed in my book the first step is to become a student of Truth. A sincere student. Casting aside all forms of prejudices, pre-conceived images in mind, and personal likes and dislikes we may carry with us. Once we shun all these redundant frivolous weights from our souls, only then we will zoom up towards the Truth. 

I welcome on board all the 'Travellers in the Quest for Truth' on this glorious lifelong journey!

 

Aamir Yazdani

Author

My English Teacher from 1976-77 (May God Bless him) 9th August, 2017

My English teacher in Class 8th and 9th from Lawrence College 1976-77 passed away.

Mr. Saeed Zameer Sahib then joined as a fresh graduate and it was his first assignment. We as young boys had a lot of fun with him; him being a fresh teacher!! Later on, Mr. Saeed Zameer Sahib became popular with the boys. He was tall and slim and always had a smile to greet boys. Still later on he joined Aitchison College, Lahore, and stayed with the College for many years, finally settling in Lahore. 

May Allah bless him abundantly and reward Mr. Saeed Zameer Sahib with His eternal paradise. Ameen

 Allahummagh firlahu warrhamhu, (Allah forgive them and have mercy on them,)
Allahumma jannata maa al abrar. (Allah enter them in your paradise with your selected servants)

Your ‘eternally obedient’ Student,

Aamir Yazdani

 

 

A Villager Reading & Relating to my Book 15th August, 2017

This villager from a Chak (Village) in Okara named Ali Ahmed made my day!

I'd given a copy of my book to the Chowkidar (guard) of the house I visited. The name of the Chowkidar of another house situated on the back side of the house that I visited is Ali Ahmed. I had to take a rear-end photograph of the house I visited. When I stopped my car in the back lane and after taking some snaps was about to sit in the car this person, Ali Ahmed, walked up to me and said, “Are you, Aamir?...Aamir Iqbal?.....Aamir Iqbal Yazdani?" 

This caught my attention and I replied, "Yes. Do you know me?" 

He said, “I’ve read your book and recognized your face! (The jacket of my book has my photograph). I wanted to meet you and tell you that I relate to your story! Also, though I am an illiterate person yet I do Punjabi Sufi poetry! I also relate to your story!!"

This was one of the most intense moments in my life! I was recognized through my book by the son of the soil - an illiterate villager belonging to a Chak in Okara! This gave me the most consummate feeling of richness than being recognized by a famous person! I felt there and then that my book's purpose had been accomplished!

This is exactly what my book is about - being a traveller in the quest for truth. We all have our backgrounds, opportunities, colour, caste, creed, and religion but we ALL have ONE thing in common - we all can be, and should be, travellers in the quest for truth. I feel the message in my book has reached home!

I asked him to narrate his Punjabi poetry to me! 

Aamir Yazdani 

Defining the Pakistani People in the Wake of Pakistan Being Declared a Hardline State (25th July, 2017)

Pakistani people are fun-loving, peaceful, humourous, innocent. 

Pakistani people are NOT boring, extremists, militants, hardliners. 

Yazdani, Pakistani

Tribute to (late) Professor Dr. Hafeez Sahib 24th July, 2017:

Tribute to (late) Professor Dr. Hafeez Sahib:

Professor Dr. Hafeez Sahib was my eldest son Waleed's father-in-law. His first anniversary (of passing away) falls today. He was the Professor and the Head of the Department of Sociology at the Punjab University and the ex-Principal of Aitchison College, Lahore. 

The simple definition of life is the existence of an individual human being. I find this definition incomplete. The very meaning of life is based on the 'interaction' of human beings. One comes across scores of people with whom one interacts. Some are utter disappointments! Some are brilliant and influence the lives of others with their Midas touch. My connection with Professor Dr. Hafeez Sahib was of the latter nature

I consider it one of my major missing points in life to have met him but for a very short duration. God had bestowed Dr. Hafeez Sahib the power to influence positively whomever he met in life. He was a simple man who had a simple approach to making others like life. This attribute I think is the biggest service a human can grant his fellow human being. 

My wife, Hureen, and my children Khalid and Ahmed had a very short acquaintance with Dr. Hafeez Sahib. They had the opportunity of being counselled individually by Dr. Hafeez Sahib. My children cherish this short acquaintance. THIS is the meaning of life! 

With scores of people and couples, Dr. Hafeez Sahib counselled and in the process saved marriages from crumbling, I am sure Allah shall be too happy with Him rewarding and bestowing him with an unending life of eternal bliss and consummate contentment. Ameen.

The three lovely children of Dr. Hafeez, Anoop dear, Atabak and Aibak remain a living legacy of Dr. & Mrs. Hafeez. They have been reared in the mould of their parents - as humane human beings. THIS is the definition of life. 

May Allah grant immediate reward to Dr and Mrs. Hafeez. Their lives and 'transfer' from this fleeting earth points to only one singular fact - we shall all be meeting this couple in times to come. Rest easy Dr. Sahib and Mrs. Hafeez. We pray for the cleansing of your sins and a life of eternal paradise together blessed with Allah's forgiveness. Ameen.

Allahummagh firlahu warrhamhu, 
(Allah forgive them and have mercy on them)

Allahumma jannata maa al abrar.
(Allah enter them in your paradise with your selected servants)

Ameen

Aamir Yazdani

WMD (Nuclear Weapon) & God's Version 17th July, 2017

Salam, Dear Alburr,

May Allah bless you always!

Your energy, ambition, and the spirit with which you embrace life remind me of Allama Iqbal’s ideal young Muslim—one who does not simply inherit his mornings but negotiates them with courage and vision. It excites me to see this spark in you!

I would urge you to immerse yourself in Iqbal’s poetry—his words are not just verses; they are keys to awakening. English translations are now widely available, and, of course, your mother is a master of his work. You have a great guide right at home!

May Allah keep you and your dear spouse blessed always. Ameen.

My Thoughts on Nuclear Weapons & WMDs

Wars have shaped history, but they must always be weighed against the highest moral and divine standards. Here’s my reflection on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in light of Islamic ethics:

1. War is not an individual’s decision—it can only be fought at the behest of a legitimate government.

2. It is only justifiable against oppression and persecution, and even then, only after all diplomatic efforts have failed.

3. A minimum ratio of 1:2 (enemy) should exist before engaging in war. Otherwise, restraint is the Qur’anic principle—unless war is forced upon you. (This ratio is directly mentioned in the Qur’an, as Allah makes it clear that taking life—and losing life—are both grave matters.)

4. Non-combatants must never be harmed, under any circumstances. This includes:

   • Women, children, and the elderly (essentially, all non-combatants)

   • Trees, crops, buildings, and animals—because war should never become a war against creation itself

5. Only those who take up arms against you are legitimate combatants. No one else should suffer in battle.

6. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) violate these divine principles because they inevitably kill non-combatants as collateral damage—this is categorically impermissible in God’s eyes.

7. Even using WMDs as a deterrent is against divine ethics. If a weapon is haram to use, it is also haram to possess as a threat.

8. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki stand as one of history’s greatest atrocities. The indiscriminate destruction of innocent civilians, women, children, animals, trees, crops, and entire cities—all in an instant—can never be justified in the sight of God.

We must always remember: strength is not in destruction, but in restraint. The true warrior is one who knows when not to raise his sword.

With prayers and warm regards,
Aamir Yazdani