Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar

Al-Baqara (The Cow) Chapter 2: Verse 185 (partial)

“And (Allah desires) that you should complete the period (of fasting), and that you should magnify Allah (saying ‘Allahu Akbar’) for having guided you, and that perchance you may be thankful.“

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, la il Llaha il Allah!
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa li Llah il-Hamd!

Allah commands His servants to say “Allah is Greatest” in azhan (call to prayer), salah (prayer) and Eid, and urges Muslims to wholeheartedly chant these sweet and beautiful words of praise and glory, that, despite being soft on the tongue, are heavy on the scales of Judgement.

• Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest! This is neither in vain nor in jest, but it is meant to implant in the hearts of the believers the essence of this religion: the fact that Allah is One, Eternally Supreme, and He is Above anything else!
• Allah is Greatest! His Might is above all psychological crises that overwhelm people, no matter how extensive these woes and crises are. Even if they become mountainous to the extent of encompassing the whole earth and engulfing all souls, and no matter how overwhelming people’s calamities are, nothing can relieve them of these crises except faith in “Allahu Akbar!“
• Allah is Greatest! He is Greater than all temporal lusts that disseminate mischief in the earth, spread chaos in society, and tear apart people’s amity, cooperation, and solidarity. Nothing can curb these lusts except the belief in “Allahu Akbar!“
• Allah is Greatest! He is Greater than all tyrants who enslave the helpless people and infringe upon their rights, for they are weak and powerless. Nothing can set these affairs in order except the belief in “Allahu Akbar!“
• O you Muslims who declare in your prayers, your Eids, and your calls to heaven your true belief in “Allahu Akbar“! Never faint, nor grieve, nor despair, nor weaken, nor give in. Surely, the earth is Allah’s. He, Almighty, gives it for an inheritance to whom He wills amongst His servants, and the best end is for those who keep their duty to Him, not for the traitors, nor for the aggressors, nor for the tyrants, nor for the oppressors. Be confident in the fulfillment of Allah’s promise, for He never breaks His promise.
• Worship Him and don’t associate other with Him. Fear Allah and implore Him to forgive your sins.
• Remember the Day of Reckoning when you will stand in front of Allah. Remember the resentment of the coming generation (if you fail in your work). Remember the curse of history (on those who went astray).

Compiled From:

“Allahu Akbar” – Hasan al-Banna

Source: Friday Nasiha