Question:
As Salaamu Alaykum Beloved Mawlana, Hajjah and Staff
Thoughts that came to me, one morning.
Human beings go through 3 stages. As an infant we slide on our belly, like a reptile, then after a while, we begin to crawl, and then we walk upright. We remain in this stage until we die. except The Saints,who can fly. So it seems to me that is how we were created, to ultimately, fly, like birds, whilst in this life. Hence the animal kingdom, perhaps was created to show our different stages of development.
When we learn to fly, then our cycle of life on this earth is complete!
I ask forgiveness,for my mistakes
May Allah(swt) Bless all Endlessly.
Answer:
wa `alaykum salam,
In everything in our Lord’s creation there is ibrah, signs for those with understanding. Yours is one such understanding, as Allah said:
{It is He Who has created you from dust then from a sperm-drop, then from a leech-like clot; then does he get you out (into the light) as a child: then lets you (grow and) reach your age of full strength; then lets you become old,- though of you there are some who die before;- and lets you reach a Term appointed; in order that ye may learn wisdom.} (40:67)
And He said:
{And Allah has created every animal from water: of them there are some that creep on their bellies; some that walk on two legs; and some that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills for verily Allah has power over all things.} (an-Nur, 24:45)
{Seest thou not that it is Allah Whose praises all beings in the heavens and on earth do celebrate, and the birds (of the air) with wings outspread? Each one knows its own (mode of) prayer and praise. And Allah knows well all that they do.} (an-Nur, 24:41)
Taher Siddiqui
