"And they ask thee to hasten on the evil
before the good, and indeed there have been exemplary punishments
before them. And surely thy Lord is full of forgiveness for mankind
notwithstanding their iniquity. And surely thy Lord is Severe in
requiting. And those who disbelieve say: Why has not a sign been sent
down to him from his Lord? Thou art only a warner and for every people
a guide." �Holy Qur�an, Surah 13, verses 6-7
One of the clearest signs of the civilization of a people or a
nation is reflected in one�s treatment of its women. Speaking as one
of the Mothers of the Faithful, I would be remiss in my duty if I did
not attempt to point out the wrong that I observed at our Saviours�
Day Convention in Los Angeles, California, on the part of those who
speak well of their intentions but fail to put into practice the
principles of the Brotherhood when it comes to the treatment of
others, particularly in regard to our women. The Honorable Minister
Louis Farrakhan outlined eight steps of the Atonement Process while
delivering to us, and the world, the Redemptive Message that was
intended to put us on the road to a high civilization as he addressed
nearly two Million Men gathered for the Million Man March in
Washington D.C., on October 16, 1995.
It is due to this continual disrespect of the Principles of the
Brotherhood to Practice Unconditional Love among us that is leading to
distrust, immorality and a decline in our success as a people that is
separating us into groups to be Judged by God. This lack of discipline
in our lives is also separating many from the Bright Light and Example
of the Honorable Minister Farrakhan while we are being grouped into
ranks, some of whom are revealing themselves as uncongenial company.
The Prophet was not made totally aware of the mischief-makers and
their various machinations; only Allah and His Angels were given
Charge over them. Those who read these words may take note of their
actions and better recognize who they are. Such uncongenial company
will soon be removed from among the Believers by Allah, God, Himself,
Who is Sifting and Testing us through Trials and Tribulation as the
Most Perfect Judge.
Being guided by Allah�s Spirit, I will only say, All Praise is due
to Allah for His Presence and Saving Grace. Without His Abundant Mercy
and Forgiveness, none would escape the Divine Chastisement of Allah.
The Holy Qur�an reveals in the 8th Surah, that the threatened
punishment would not come while the Servant of God was still in our
midst; but once he was removed, the executioners would come. This is a
True Prophetic Picture of our present condition today.
I am particularly pained over the mistreatment of our women by many
of the men of our society, even though they recite the sayings of the
Honorable Elijah Muhammad that "A Nation Can Rise No Higher Than Its�
Woman." "Allah knows what every female bears,
and that of which the wombs fall short of completion and that which
they grow. And everything with Him has a measure. The Knower of the
unseen and the seen, the Great, the Most High. Alike (to Him) among
you is he who conceals (the) word and he who speaks openly, and he who
hides himself by night and (who) goes forth by day."
�Holy Qur�an, Surah 13, verses 8-10
In spite of our errant behavior and the Manifestation of Defects,
The Eight Steps of the Atonement Process, when put into practice, will
mark an evolutionary stage in the human side of our development, which
will bring about both inner and outer harmony exemplified by Minister
Farrakhan in applying the Universal Principles of Unconditional Love.
But all in all, we experienced an unprecedented Success in our
Celebration of Saviours� Day in Los Angeles because of the Majestic
Presence of Almighty God, Allah, and His eloquent and humble Servant,
Min. Farrakhan joined with the Presence of the People of God from all
walks of life and from every Family Member represented from around the
globe. Add to this the Presence of the Universal Family of the
Believers resonating with the Divine Light of Allah shining forth from
their hearts, their hands and their faces reflecting purity and
Righteousness in approaching a New World Order of Peace and Happiness,
a virtual Heaven on Earth.
" ...Surely Allah changes not the condition
of a people, until they change their own condition. And when Allah
intends evil to a people, there is no averting it, and besides Him
they have no protector." �Holy Qur�an, Surah 13, verse
11
To be continued.
