True honour

A person feels honoured if he works in the ministry or in a big firm. Thus, a person who gets the will to submit to Allah Ta'ala must feel more honoured as it is he who is nobler. Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur'an-e-Kareem:

"…Verily, the most honoured of you in Allah's sight is the one with the most Taqwa…" (S 49: V 13)

Thus, true honour lies in submission to Allah Ta'ala and the most honourable one is the one who remains in the obedience of Allah Ta'ala. To remain in the obedience of Allah Ta'ala is termed as following Deen. Therefore, the one who is most honourable is the one who is the most Deendaar. Being Deendaar means to practise for the sake of Allah Ta'ala. No doubt, whoever practises for the sake of Allah Ta'ala must feel more honoured than anyone who works in any government or firm. It is an honour that remains with a person not only in this world but it will also follow him in his Qabr and it will stay with him in the Aakhirah.

 [English version of "Vrai l’honneur" – Al Jamiat – Vol.5 No.10]