by SHEIKH Nizam Bou Khzam
In the name of God,
Praise be to God, Lord of all worlds, and may His blessings be upon His chosen prophets until the Day of Judgment.
Esteemed and respected audience,
The Mercy of God binds us in Unity to Worship and Exalt God
The worship of God, may He be glorified, is not valid or elevated except through sincere devotion to Him and obeying His commands, which He has called us to follow through the words of His noble prophets.
And this noble status is only attainable by those who sincerely purify their intentions and cleanse their hearts from the traits of malice, envy, and selfishness. They mobilize their intellectual, psychological, and physical capabilities to serve the preserved divine legislation without objection or complaint.
This method of worship does not reach its pinnacle and fulfill its purpose except through emulating the names and attributes of God (love, mercy, wisdom, justice, tolerance, etc.), as exemplified in the wise advice of Luqman the Wise to his son: “O my son, let your image be like the image of God, the Almighty.” This is the essence of true love, which involves shedding our selfish traits and embracing divine attributes within ourselves. From this arises the dawn of compassion in our hearts, radiating rays of goodness and blessings upon people and societies.
Can mercy exist without love? Or can love exist without knowledge? Knowledge is the key to love, and love is the key to mercy.
The mercy we seek is God’s mercy upon ourselves through recognizing our great, compassionate, and generous Creator. This knowledge of the names and attributes of God makes us resemble our Creator, becoming merciful, wise, and kind-hearted individuals…
Indeed, mercy originates from the purest, most sublime, and perfect source – God, the Almighty. He is the Most Merciful of all those who show mercy. This mercy, when reflected within ourselves, humbles us towards others, makes us compassionate towards the needy, merciful to the weak, supportive of the oppressed, and fosters peace and love in our hearts. It urges us to abstain from corruption and harm within ourselves and our society, refraining from spreading gossip, backbiting, and incitement to evil.
We seek God’s mercy for our families and loved ones by educating them with a tolerant religious culture derived from the teachings of the Book of God and the Prophet’s traditions. In this divine knowledge lies the remedy and healing. We protect our families from the widespread corruption that violates etiquette and values, by allowing immoral matters, abandoning modesty, and utilizing technology in a manner inconsistent with the values advocated by the messengers and prophets.
Mercy is conveyed through an appropriate approach, where our counsel and advice are accompanied by reinforcement, encouragement, persuasion, kindness, tenderness, and wisdom. This ensures that the ideas mature within the hearts of the listeners, readers, and beneficiaries.
The mercy of God is manifested through spreading values and virtues in society, and striving for acceptance of one another based on justice, mercy, and empathy. We should open our hearts to diversity and cherish it as a precious value, leaving no room for discord, hatred, or conflicts.
The mercy of God is embodied in upholding our true human existence, based on love, tolerance, and the universal human values advocated by all divine religions. Let us act upon what we agree upon and excuse one another for our differences. As the noble verse states: “We have made you into peoples and tribes so that you may get to know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of God is the most righteous among you.” (Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 13)
The mercy of God calls us to stand against every malicious project that promotes moral, social, and humanitarian corruption, as well as the deviation of family values, through spreading misleading behavioral and moral approaches on social media platforms, with the aim of colonizing and subjugating nations, and demolishing our human values, so that we become acceptable prey in their mouths. Does the mercy of God call us to remain silent about all of this? No, and a thousand times no.
Just as a wise man once said: “Control your tongue except in speaking the truth that needs clarification, falsehood that requires refutation, blessings that demand gratitude, and wisdom that needs dissemination.” Therefore, in the face of this fierce storm arising from misguided systems that call for the destruction of divine legislation according to their whims, the mercy of God, O brothers, calls us to offer sincere advice and good counsel. We should engage in kind and respectful debates with others, cooperating and embracing one another to fulfill our humanitarian mission, for which we were created: a mission of love, compassion, and a standing for justice, truth, and values.
Indeed, God, the Exalted, is the best helper, and He assists His servant as long as the servant assists his brother. If God supports us, victory will be ours. We have, O brothers, the lessons of those who preceded us, and those who corrupted the earth, like the peoples of Ad and Sodom, and others. We should reflect on their fate.
The will of God is dominant, even if the unbelievers dislike it.
Indeed, the mercy of God unites us under the banner of love and justice, providing the guarantee for the desired world peace. May God bless us together, as He is the Most Merciful of all those who show mercy.
