Muhammad Fahad Raza
مسجد تو بنا دی شب بھر میں ایمان کئ حررارت والوں نے... من اپنا پرانا پاپی ہے برسوں میں نمازی بن نہ سکا
The Thought
مسجد تو بنا دی شب بھر میں ایمان کئ حررارت والوں نے
من اپنا پرانا پاپی ہے برسوں میں نمازی بن نہ سکا
Masjid to banadi shab bhar mein imaan ke hararat walon ne
man apna purana papi hay barson mein namazi ban na saka
Translation :"Those with fervor in their faith built the mosque in a night, but the heart is sinful and did not prostrate in years."
We find that the number of mosques is growing everywhere. The number of Muslims going to mosques is also increasing. The number of Muslims performing the annual pilgrimage increases every year, and in fact, has to be controlled to restrict the number. The number of Muslim organizations has been growing steadily. Whenever some differences arise among Muslims in one organization, they create another one and build another mosque. Noticing such an abundance of religious fervor among Muslims, Iqbal was led to say this verse.
In spite of all the speeches and the sermons exhorting Muslims to unite, we see that the result is disappointing, to say the least. Why is that? The only way to diagnose this problem is to find the root cause according to Iqbal.
We will have to go deeper into our hearts to find out the root cause of our problems. If we look only at the outside, then just like a tree, we will see its trunk, the branches, and the leaves. And if the roots have become infected with a disease, no matter how strong the rest of the tree is, sooner or later it is going to die. Actually, its demise may be hastened even by a moderate wind. No amount of nourishment given to the branches and leaves will help prevent its final demise.
Obviously, the source to which we must turn to find out the root cause of the problem must provide the necessary guidance to diagnose it. According to Iqbal, the necessary guidance to diagnose all our (not just Muslims’ but entire humanity’s) ills is contained in the Qur’an.
The Shot
This shot was taken on my tour to Lahore in March 2010.
The story behind this mosque is that there was a clash between hindus and muslims of Lahore over a piece of land for the construction of a place of worship. Muslims thought that the land was their right and a mosque should be constructed. Hindus thought that the area was their right and a hindu mandir was to be constructed. The decision was pending when one night the muslim population within the darkness of one night raised a structure and poured the roof. Demolishing an already constructed mosque could be a disaster, the decision was given in the favour of muslims.
Authenticity of this narration needs to be confirmed as I am not aware of the complete facts . . .
EXIF
Exposure: 10 Seconds
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 14mm
ISO Speed: 100 ISO
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Metering Mode: Pattern
Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6.
مسجد تو بنا دی شب بھر میں ایمان کئ حررارت والوں نے... من اپنا پرانا پاپی ہے برسوں میں نمازی بن نہ سکا
The Thought
مسجد تو بنا دی شب بھر میں ایمان کئ حررارت والوں نے
من اپنا پرانا پاپی ہے برسوں میں نمازی بن نہ سکا
Masjid to banadi shab bhar mein imaan ke hararat walon ne
man apna purana papi hay barson mein namazi ban na saka
Translation :"Those with fervor in their faith built the mosque in a night, but the heart is sinful and did not prostrate in years."
We find that the number of mosques is growing everywhere. The number of Muslims going to mosques is also increasing. The number of Muslims performing the annual pilgrimage increases every year, and in fact, has to be controlled to restrict the number. The number of Muslim organizations has been growing steadily. Whenever some differences arise among Muslims in one organization, they create another one and build another mosque. Noticing such an abundance of religious fervor among Muslims, Iqbal was led to say this verse.
In spite of all the speeches and the sermons exhorting Muslims to unite, we see that the result is disappointing, to say the least. Why is that? The only way to diagnose this problem is to find the root cause according to Iqbal.
We will have to go deeper into our hearts to find out the root cause of our problems. If we look only at the outside, then just like a tree, we will see its trunk, the branches, and the leaves. And if the roots have become infected with a disease, no matter how strong the rest of the tree is, sooner or later it is going to die. Actually, its demise may be hastened even by a moderate wind. No amount of nourishment given to the branches and leaves will help prevent its final demise.
Obviously, the source to which we must turn to find out the root cause of the problem must provide the necessary guidance to diagnose it. According to Iqbal, the necessary guidance to diagnose all our (not just Muslims’ but entire humanity’s) ills is contained in the Qur’an.
The Shot
This shot was taken on my tour to Lahore in March 2010.
The story behind this mosque is that there was a clash between hindus and muslims of Lahore over a piece of land for the construction of a place of worship. Muslims thought that the land was their right and a mosque should be constructed. Hindus thought that the area was their right and a hindu mandir was to be constructed. The decision was pending when one night the muslim population within the darkness of one night raised a structure and poured the roof. Demolishing an already constructed mosque could be a disaster, the decision was given in the favour of muslims.
Authenticity of this narration needs to be confirmed as I am not aware of the complete facts . . .
EXIF
Exposure: 10 Seconds
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 14mm
ISO Speed: 100 ISO
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Metering Mode: Pattern
Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6.