“Indeed, God commands justice, doing good to others, as well as courtesy to close relatives. He forbids indecency, wickedness, and aggression. He instructs you so perhaps you will be mindful.” (16:90 )            “For every day on which the sun rises, there is a (reward from God) for the one who establishes justice among people.” (al-Bukhari)            “And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way, so that [with your lives] you may bear witness to the truth before all humankind. . .” (2:143)            “Dispensers of justice will be seated on pulpits of light beside God.” (Muslim)            “Do not spread corruption in the land after it has been set in order. And call upon Him with hope and fear. Indeed, Allah’s mercy is always close to the good-doers.” (7:56)           “Even an ant in its hole and fish (in the depth of water) invoke blessings on someone who teaches people goodness.” (al-Tirmidhi)            “O believers! Remain conscious of God, and be with those who are truthful in word and deed.” (9:119)           “God does not judge you according to your bodies and appearances, but He looks into your hearts and observes your deeds.” (Muslim)            “The parable of those who spend their possessions for the sake of God is that of a grain out of which grow seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains: for God grants manifold increase unto whom He wills; and God is infinite, all-knowing.” (2:261)           “Charity does not diminish wealth.” (Riyadh al-Salihin)            “Let there be a group among you who call ˹others˺ to goodness, encourage what is good, and forbid what is evil-it is they who will be successful.” (3:104)           “Avoid cruelty and injustice...and guard yourselves against miserliness, for this has ruined nations who lived before you.” (Riyadh al-Salihin)            “Do not forget to show kindness to each other. Surely God observes your actions.” (2:237)           “(Allah) has revealed to me that you should adopt humility so that no one oppresses another.” (Riyadh al-Salihin)            “It is We who sent down this Reminder (al-Quran) and it is We who shall preserve it.” (15:9)           “The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it (to others).” (al-Bukhari)            “So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me.” (2:152)           “There are two blessings that many people lose -- health and free time for doing good.” (al-Bukhari)            “Say: 'O My servants who have transgressed against your own souls, do not despair of God's mercy, for God forgives all sins. It is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.'“(39:53)           “Happy is the man who avoids dissension, but how fine is the man who is afflicted and shows endurance.” (Abu Dawud)            “And you love wealth with immense love.” (89:20)           “Being rich does not mean having a great amount of property, but (it) is being content (with what one has).” (al-Bukhari)            “Every soul is held in pledge for its deeds.” (74:38)           “Make things easy and convenient and don't make them harsh and difficult. Give cheer and glad tidings and do not create hatred.” (al-Bukhari & Muslim)           
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Renowned Islamic Scholar And Thinker, Dr. Israr Ahmed, Passed Away

  • April 15, 2010
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An esteemed and well respected Islamic scholar and thinker of our time, Dr. Israr Ahmed returns to his Lord, “Inna lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raj’oon,” to Allah we belong and to Him is our return.

Dr. Israr Ahmed (may Allah bless his soul) passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, April 14th (Pakistan time) at home in Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan. He has left behind 5 daughters and 4 sons all living in Lahore, Pakistan.

Dr. Israr’s contribution to the ummah is immeasurable. Through his hard work, dedication, and commitment in conveying the message of the Qur’an to the masses, he touched many hearts and influenced thousands of lives across the globe. His passion to learn and teach the Qur’an was unsurpassed. Shortly after graduating from King Edward Medical College in Lahore in 1954 as a Medical Doctor, he discovered that his mission in life was meant to help and save people (by the grace of Allah) from eternal doom in the next life. He switched careers and made learning and teaching the Qur’an his life time endeavor. He earned a Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies from Karachi University in 1965.

He was influenced by the writings of Abul Ala Maududi as a young student. He was the chief organizer for the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba and became an active member of Jamaati-e-Islami for years.

Dr. Israr Ahmed came under the influence of such luminaries as Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Dr. Muhammad Rafi Al-Din, Abul Kalam Azad, Abul A’la Maududi, Mahmud Hasan Deobandi, Shabbir Ahmad Uthmani, Hamid Al-Din Farahi, and Amin Ahsan Islahi.

Dr. Israr developed a coherent Qur’anic thought which enabled him to articulate, promote, and advocate the concept of Islam. Islam is not just a religion in the ordinary sense of the word. Islam is a Deen (a way of life), which has both a private and a public dimension.

In 1967 Dr. Israr, in his treatise on Islamic Renaissance: The Real Task Ahead, tried to present, to the best of his ability and comprehension, an in-depth analysis of the current religious and cultural attitude of Muslims all over the world. He offered a program as an answer to the ailments of the Islamic movements. In response to this study, he founded, Anjuman Khuddam Al-Qur’an (Central Society of the Servants of Al-Qur’an) in 1971 for the propagation of Qur’anic Wisdom followed by Tanzeem-e-Islami (Islamic Organization) in 1975 for organizing a collective struggle in the way of Allah with the aim of establishing Islam as a Deen on the basis of personal Bay’ah.

He authored over 60 books and to his credit he has hundreds of audio and video lectures and sermons in Urdu and English that may be found on the internet.

He left the ummah with a wealth of knowledge, may Allah (SWT) reward him on our behalf the best of rewards. Ameen. Dr. Israr left his fingerprints to witness for him. We ask Allah (SWT) to place him in the company of the prophets, the truthful ones, the martyrs, and the righteous ones, Ameen. And may Allah (SWT) grant his family patience and serenity, Ameen.

Dr. Israr Ahmed will be missed.

A funeral prayer in absence of the deceased is organized to commence after salatul-Jumuah on Friday, April, 16, 2010 at the Islamic Organization of North America at 2:15 PM following the Friday prayer.

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