Introduction:
My intention is not to blame today’s so-called Islamic scholars. And if it does so, I apologize to all of you. But I believe, this is the high time for speak the truth, before we collapse in complete destruction. To be honest, most of our scholars have sold their Iman, they preach only for gaining money. And their Iman so weak (which is not countable) is so weak that, they never teach even true Islam, but a part of Islam. Shame on such people, surely they are responsible for the misery of Muslim Ummah
These people were Imam, true Imam, whom Ummah Needs:
Imam A’zam Abu Hanifa:
When he was 56 years old, Caliph Mansur came to power after the Ummayad dynasty was overthrown by the Abbasids in 132 A.H. Since Imam Abu Hanifa (radi Allahu anhu) opposed the Caliph’s ruthless killing of the Ahle Bait, he was arrested. The Caliph offered the Imam the post of a Qaadi (Judge), but he refused. The Caliph Mansur had him beaten with a stick 30 strokes. His feet bled. Caliph Mansur repented and offered Imam A’zam Abu Hanifa (radi Allahu anhu) 30 000 pieces of silver. The great Imam refused once more. He was imprisoned again and thrashed 10 more strokes every day.
In the Month of Rajab 150 A.H., Imam A’zam Abu Hanifa (radi Allahu anhu) passed away while in Salaah. He had been poisoned by the orders of Caliph Mansur. His Janaza Salaah was performed six times and each time 50 000 people took part. People continued to come and pray for him for 20 days after he was buried. He was 70 years old.
Imam Maalik:
As a Jurist, he was not afraid of giving a “Fatawa” (Legal Islamic Ruling) even if it was against the Caliph. He was once flogged for doing so.
Imam Ahmed bin Hambal:
Imam Ahmed bin Hambal (radi Allahu anhu), in the later years of his life, was imprisoned and tortured by the ruthless rulers who went against him due to their un-Islamic beliefs and practises. Caliph Mutasim billah forced the Imam to accept the beliefs of the “Mu’tazalis” (a corrupt sect), but he refused, and was beaten to such a degree that his joints were dislocated. He was kept in heavy chains for 30 months in a prison in Baghdad. He still refused to accept the beliefs of the corrupt Mu’tazali Sect and was again beaten till he fell unconscious.
Conclusion:
Praise to Allah (swt) that, still we have few true scholars, who are guiding us towards Islam. But they are very few and their number is so less that, this can be counted by fingers. May Allah Bless us true Imams, who will lead us towards Islam without fearing none but only Allah (swt)
Ameen
