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Its aim
is to set up a communist society. This society would be based on the common
ownership of the means of production and would lack social classes, money, and
a state. According to communist writers and thinkers, the goal of communism is to
create a stateless, classless society. Communist thinkers believe this can happen if
the people take away the power of the bourgeoisie (the ruling class, who own the
means of production) and establish worker control of the means of production.
Communism is not anti-individualist. However, it does say that decisions should be
good for the population as a whole, instead of just being good for one or two people.
Since 1992, there have been five nations remaining governed officially by communist
ideologies. Four of these follow different form of Marxism
Leninism - Vietnam, China, Cuba and Laos. The fifth, North Korea, now officially
follows Juche communism, but also called itself Marxist-Leninist before 1991. Many
other nations abandoned Marxism around that time since it had led them to mass
poverty and bloody conflict rather than the ideal society. The colour red is
a symbol of communism around the world. A red five-pointed star sometimes also
stands for communism. The hammer and sickle is a well-known symbol of
communism. It was on the flags of many communist countries (see top of article).
Some communists also like to use pictures of famous communists from history, such
as Marx, Lenin, and Mao Zedong, as symbols of the whole philosophy of
communism. A song called The Internationale was the international song of
communism. It has the same music everywhere, but the words to the song are
translated into many languages. The Russian version was the national anthem of the
Soviet Union from 1922 until 1944. The sickle in the Soviet Union's flag shows the
struggle of the worker. The hammer in the flag represents the struggle for the
workers. Both of them crossing shows their support for each other.
Summary Of Surah E Kausar: Surah Kausar sums up the doctrine of spiritual riches
through devotion and sacrifice. This Surah is foremost directly addressed to Prophet
Muhammad (SAW) and through him to the rest of the Muslims. It is the 108th and
the shortest of the Quran, composed of only 3 verses. This is one of the most popular
surahs due to the fact that there is hardly a Muslim who has not memorized it. Even
though it is a short surah, its meaning and message is of monumental importance and
hope. This Surah was revealed in an especially difficult time in the life of Prophet
Muhammad (SAW), for it was the time the enemies of the prophet used to call him
Abtar which mean the one cut off due to the fact that both of his male children from
Hazrat Khadija (RA) had passed away. This was also the time when the Muslims were
few in numbers and weak compared to the enemies of Islam. This surah is related to
death of Hazrat kasim and Hazrat Abdullah who died at Mecca and infidels had
joyfully expressed that the prophets were cut off and that with his death, he would
be completely forgotten. They also alleged that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had
caused a cleavage among the Qureysh, and except for a negligible few, all qureysh
had ranged against him. They also said that the new faith was inauspicious for the
Prophet and it would not benefit him. Allah revealed this Surah to counteract their
monstrous propaganda. Following is the brief summary of Surah E Kausar:
Al-Bukhari recorded from Sa`eed bin Jubayr that Ibn `Abbas said about Al-Kauthar, “It
is the good which Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala gave to him (the Prophet).” Abu Bishr
said, “I said to Sa`eed bin Jubayr, `Verily, people are claiming that it is a river in
Paradise.'” Sa`eed replied, ‘The river which is in Paradise is part of the goodness
which Allah gave him.'” Al-Bukhari also recorded from Sa`eed bin Jubayr that Ibn
`Abbas said, “Al-Kauthar is the abundant goodness.” This explanation includes the
river and other things as well. Because the word Al-Kauthar comes from the
word kathrah (abundance) and it (Al-Kauthar) linguistically means an abundance of
goodness, spiritual benefits, and blessings. So from this goodness is the river (in
Paradise).
The enemies of Rasoolullah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam thought that Muhammad had
been completely ruined; he had been cut off from his community, his trade was
ruined, and his male children who could carry on his name were dead. The message
that he was preaching was accepted by only a handful of the people. He was helpless
and powerless and he was facing failure and disappointment. His enemies would
rejoice thinking there would be no one to remember him after he has gone. When
Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said, “Verily, We have granted you Al-Kauthar,” it
indicates that your foolish opponents think that you are ruined and deprived of the
good things that you enjoyed before Prophethood. But the fact is that We have
favored you with unbounded good and countless deeds. This included the matchless
moral qualities of the Prophet, the Prophethood, the Quran and his knowledge and
wisdom. His message spread throughout the world and alhumdulillah still continues
to reach far and wide. Prophet’s preaching became the standard-bearer of Truth in
the world. His teachings raised a noble and virtuous society when people were
surrounded by indecency and corruption. His name, long after he has gone, still
remains alive despite Quraysh’s assumption that because he does not have any male
children there would be no one to take his name in years to come. These are the
blessings that we witness today regarding how Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala blessed His
Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam in the world. He will bless him even more in the
Hereafter, as we study in miscellaneous ahadeeth. Imam Ahmad recorded from Ibn
`Umar that the Messenger of Allah said, “Al-Kawthar is a river in Paradise whose
banks are of gold and it runs over pearls. Its water is whiter than milk and sweeter
than honey.” This hadeeth was recorded in this manner by At-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah,
Ibn Abi Hatim and Ibn Jarir.
Ayah 2
meaning, just as We have given you the abundant goodness in this life and the
Hereafter then make your obligatory and optional prayer, and your sacrifice (of
animals) solely and sincerely for your Lord. Worship Him alone and do not associate
any partner with him. And sacrifice pronouncing His Name alone, without ascribing
any partner to Him. This command was given during the time when the pagans of
Arabia worshiped their self-created gods and offered sacrifices at their shrine.
Therefore, the intention of the Command is contrary to the polytheistic practice, you
should remain steadfast to your creed: your prayer is only for Allah and your sacrifice
also is for Him alone.
Ayah 3
meaning, indeed he who hates you, O Muhammad, and he hates what you have
come with of guidance, truth, clear proof and manifest light, he is the most cut off,
meanest, lowliest person who will not be remembered. Ibn `Abbas, Mujahid, Sa`eed
bin Jubayr and Qatadah all said, “This Ayah was revealed about Al-`As bin Wa’il.
Whenever the Messenger of Allah would be mentioned (in his presence) he would
say, `Leave him, for indeed he is a man who is cut off having no descendants. So
when he dies he will not be remembered.’ Therefore, Allah subhanahu wa
ta’ala revealed this Surah.” Shamir bin `Atiyyah said, “This Surah was revealed
concerning `Uqbah bin Abi Mu`ayt.” Ibn `Abbas and `Ikrimah have both said, “This
Surah was revealed about Ka`b bin Al-Ashraf and a group of the disbelievers of the
Quraysh.” Al-Bazzar recorded that Ibn `Abbas said, “Ka`b bin Al-Ashraf came to
Makkah and the Quraysh said to him, `You are the leader of them (the people). What
do you think about this worthless man who is cut off from his people? He claims that
he is better than us while we are the people of the place of pilgrimage, the people of
custodianship (of the Ka`abah), and the people who supply water to the pilgrims.’ He
replied, `You all are better than him.’ So Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala revealed,