Isa (Jesus) PBUH, Easter & Redemption
| Khatib : | Sadullah Khan |
| Khutbah No: | 9 |
| Khutbah Date: | 03/29/02 |
Consider ...
- Islamic belief in universal nature of Prophethood (Qur'an 2:184)
- 'Isa (pbuh) and his mother Maryam (Mary) in the Qur'an (Q 3:33-64)
Responding to the Doctrine of ...
- Incarnation and Trinity (Q 4:17 1) (Q 112:14)
- Crucifixion (Q 4:156)
- Resurrection (Q 4:156)
- Redemption/Atonement (Q 17:12-15)
"Those who have Faith"
(al-Imaan -- Theological Doctrine)
Imaan (Faith) usually forms the basis of conscious activity, since commitment to a cause and the actions that emanate therefrom often reflect a person's belief and thoughts. Actual Faith is inherent in those who are true in thought, word and deed concerning their natural submission to the universal laws that govern the entire cosmos. The submission is not based on mythology, neither on blind acceptance of illogical doctrines, nor on fanatical emotionalism. It is structured on the compliance of the human being to the natural universal laws that govern all existence. Deen al-Islam is a Divine system based on reason, Truth, culminating in practical faith, expressed via beneficial action, emanating from sincere intention and manifesting goodwill for all humanity.
"Those who do good deeds"
(Practical Doctrine)
Righteous and beneficial actions are the worthy, products of the fruitful tree of Faith. The term 'Saalihaat is mentioned particularly in the plural form throughout the Holy Qur'an, preceded by the definite article 'al'. This indicates generality, implying the fulfillment of any and all goods deeds.
'Amal-us-Saalihaat therefore includes every worthy, pure action that contributes towards individual or social welfare; that can be applied in the way towards soul-perfection, moral improvement; affirmation of justice and alleviation of evil, impurity and oppression
The Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have said that Faith and Good Deeds are partners and the one is incomplete without the other.
Faith is thus not a mere thought or belief, free from effect.