Hundred Questions - The Wisdom of Nandi
The Wisdom of Nandi
Q57 Why do we bring Nandi to Jama`at Khanah? Would it not be better to present cash instead of kind?
A57 Although cash can also be presented instead of nandi, the wisdom of bringing nandi to the house of God is that it is an expression of respect, reverence and humility by the mu'min. It is a proof of sincere servitude, and it also fulfils the need of some members of the jama`at who are in need. Therefore in it (i.e. bringing nandi to jama`at khanah) not only are religious virtues hidden with respect to the individuals, but it is also a source of blessings with respect to the jama`at.
Why do some of the educated youngsters of the modern age feel ashamed of rites such as nandi? Is it because they do not like to perform the transactions of buying and selling in the house of God? Whereas, the bay`at (oath of allegiance itself) is also a transaction of the buying and selling of the lives of mu'mins and in the Qur'an mention is made of the transaction of the lives and wealth of mu'mins with God (9:111). Thus, if such a pure and sacred transaction, which pertains to religion and to the other world, cannot be performed in the house of God, where else should it be performed?
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