10-13-2003, 06:14 PM
Re Farhan
Your question is the one which comes to mind quite often---- and it needs detailed answering. I give you an outline now and should you wish will come back to details later on.
In a state like ours, it is the responsiblity of the state to ensure that widows and orphans are properly catered for, not the responsibiity of the NSS. If the state fail in its duty, then Allah promised the food and shelter and trust me it comes to everyone. Look around yourself and you will find the examples. There could be a question of social injustices but then social injustices happened everywhere and at all times. numerous examples are available.
Quran also provides a framework of who should look after the widow... it starts from your immediate family members and the state. I myself have gone through such sitution, but it doesnot mean that we are justified to do something which is specifiacally probhibited in verse 287-281 of Surah Baqarah (excuse the spellings).
Its all to do with the belief and understanding. Keep your belief firm, aim high, and be honest and problems like the one you mentioned will disappear.
zubair
Your question is the one which comes to mind quite often---- and it needs detailed answering. I give you an outline now and should you wish will come back to details later on.
In a state like ours, it is the responsiblity of the state to ensure that widows and orphans are properly catered for, not the responsibiity of the NSS. If the state fail in its duty, then Allah promised the food and shelter and trust me it comes to everyone. Look around yourself and you will find the examples. There could be a question of social injustices but then social injustices happened everywhere and at all times. numerous examples are available.
Quran also provides a framework of who should look after the widow... it starts from your immediate family members and the state. I myself have gone through such sitution, but it doesnot mean that we are justified to do something which is specifiacally probhibited in verse 287-281 of Surah Baqarah (excuse the spellings).
Its all to do with the belief and understanding. Keep your belief firm, aim high, and be honest and problems like the one you mentioned will disappear.
zubair
