The Only Superpower
The so-called “Superpowers” of this world prove their weakness because they depend on other powers and forces for assistance. They join forces; they require coalitions, alliances, confederations, leagues and unions —which prove their dependency and need. The Only Superpower is Allah Ta’ala, who is entirely independent of His creation. He is not in need of any of us. All are dependent on Him, and He is Independent of all. He is “As-Samad” (The Independent), “Al-Kabir” (The Greatest), and “Al-Qadir” (All-Powerful). Allah Ta’ala’s armies testify to His Infinite Power and Might. We have witnessed the force and power of earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, gale-force winds, fire and volcanoes. Even rain and snow bring a grinding halt to the running of a country: cars, buses, trains, planes, etc., come to an absolute standstill – and nothing can be done for hours and days. Despite the country being a so-called superpower, its army, navy, airforce, etc., become ineffective in overcoming these forces. What we see of the force and power in nature are signs of the Power and Might of Allah Ta’ala. What we see of the force and power in nature, are signs of the great Power and great Might of Allah Ta’ala. The natural disasters which have become so common and which are increasing throughout the world, are a sign of the nearness of Qiyaamah (the final day), as mentioned by Rasulullah Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi WaSallam. These disasters come in the form of punishment and destruction for those who have transgressed all boundaries – indulging in major sins, oppression, extravagance and wastefulness, and they are a warning for those who are heedless and a test and trial for the pious and righteous.