Seerah Of Nabi (S.A.W) 179

Main Topic

An in-depth lesson from the 5th year after Hijrah focusing on the abolition of adoption in Islam through the historical account of Hazrat Zaid ibn Harithah (Radiallahu Anhu) and Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (Radiallahu Anha), the revelation of Hijab, and lessons on complete obedience to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala amidst contemporary trials.

Key Lessons

• Abolition of Adoption: Islam permits taking care of orphans and foster children, but strictly prohibits changing a child's legal lineage, surname, or inheritance rights, as concealing true parentage leads to severe legal and social complications.
• Overcoming Social Fear: Believers must prioritize the commands of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala over social pressure, family expectations, or fear of public opinion.
• Immediate Compliance: The Sahaba (Radiallahu Anhum) demonstrated instantaneous submission to divine revelation, as seen when the verses of Hijab were revealed during the Walima of Hazrat Zainab (Radiallahu Anha).
• Root Cause of Ummah's Tribulations: External political crises and the suffering of Muslims (such as in Palestine) reflect the spiritual state of the Ummah; true victory (nusrat) comes from internal reformation (a'maal), Tahajjud, abandoning interest (riba), and adhering to Sunnah.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Surah Al-Ahzab (33:36): Mentioning that no believing man or woman has a choice in their matter once Allah and His Messenger have decreed it.
• Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37): Reference to Hazrat Zaid (Radiallahu Anhu), the marriage of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam to Hazrat Zainab (Radiallahu Anha), and the admonition regarding fear of people versus fear of Allah.
• Hadith on Wahn: Reference to the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam warning that nations will overcome Muslims due to Wahn (love for the dunya and hatred of death).
• Dua for Laylatul Qadr: Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, You love forgiveness, so forgive me).

Practical Advice

• Ensure inheritance laws and lineage guidelines are strictly followed when caring for non-biological children.
• Eliminate un-Islamic cultural practices, ostentation, and free mixing at weddings and family gatherings.
• Turn to sincere repentance, Tahajjud, and obedience to divine commands rather than relying solely on superficial efforts when seeking help for oppressed Muslims.