يحاول العرفاني، الوصول إلى معنى المعنى بقراءته للتاريخ، فيما يجتهد العقلانيون لالتقاط العِللَ والأسبابَ، من بين سطوره؛ لتحليل النتائج، ويستظهر السياسي من القراءة مكامن القوّة، وقوة المكانة والتأثير، ويظّل سر وإعجاز التاريخ في كونه لا يتناهى من حيث معناه، وإن تناهت إمكاناته وتضعضع مبناه؛ وقراءة التاريخ قنطرة، لأخذ العظة والعبرة، كما أورد القرآن الكريم عن قصص السالفين (لقد كان في قصصهم عبرة لأولي الألباب)، علماً بأن هناك من يقرأ للمتعة والتسلية، وهناك القارئ الشامت، والقارئ الساخر، والقارئ متتبع السقطات.
لم تنسَ جزيرة العرب ولن، ما طاولها من تجاهل، وربما إهمال، في ظل ندرة حظوة وعناية طيلة قرون بحكم ظروفها المناخية، وتضاريس على الترويض عصيّة، ناهيك عن إنسانها الذي صادق الوحش، وسامر الجنّ، وتشكّلت شخصيته وفق براغماتية تكتنفها ضبابية إن لم تكن ظُلْمة؛ حتى مع الكون، إذ جعل من كل ما يخاف منه؛ إلهاً يعبده من دون الله.
والمُنصف الموضوعي لن ينسى وهو يقرأ تاريخنا العربي المعاصر، الفترات المضيئة، خصوصاً تلك التي لها سوابق؛ قبل تكوّن المنظومة السياسية المعاصرة، وأول إضاءة لهذه الجزيرة المُلْهمة؛ كانت لأبينا آدم عليه السلام، باعتباره أول إنسان بنى الكعبة في أُم القُرى، بحسب رواية ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، فيما أتمّ البناء إبراهيم وإسماعيل عليهما السلام؛ وقيل إن الملائكة عليها السلام بوأت المكان، وآدم عليه السلام وضع القواعد، والخليل وابنه رفعا الأركان، وبهذا اشتركت في البناء الأرض والسماء.
فيما كانت رسالةُ محمد بن عبدالله عليه الصلاة والسلام، أكبر منحة، رفع الله بها أسهم جزيرة العرب؛ وبزّت الروم وفارس بل وفاقتهما (روحيّاً وثقافياً وعسكرياً واجتماعياً) حدّ العجز عن المجاراة، فلا وجه للمقارنة، ولا مجال للمنافسة، وبما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، رسول الناس كافة؛ جمع الفارسي والرومي والحبشي والآسيوي والأفريقي، وحنّت إليه الجمادات، وردّت عليه السلام غير البشر كائنات، نظير ما حمل في قلبه من محبة وخير وجميل صفات، ولأنه عليه السلام عشِقَ المكان انطبعت فيه بصمته، وتخلّد فيه أثره، ودام على مرّ الأزمان عِطرُ ذكراه، وأفادت الأرض والكون، من خير ما جاء به، وما دعا إليه.
ولا خلاف على أن الملك عبدالعزيز؛ وجه سعد جزيرة العرب منذ مائة عام، وسيظلّ ذلك كذلك، والبطولة قَدَر، والكرامات اصطفاء؛ وهو دون ريب، زعيم متعدد المواهب، ولعل للثنائيات ملمحاً واضحاً، في شخصيته وسيرته ومسيرته، فهو محاربٌ هُمام إذا شدّت الهيجاء إزارها، ومُسالم وادعٌ إذا حطت الحرب أوزارها، فيه دهاء رَجُل الصحراء، ومهارة وحذر ابن المدينة، وشدّة طالب الحقّ، وعفّة الزاهد في الباطل، يرفع الكُلفة أحياناً ليستدرج بحنكته مستشاريه، ليبوحوا له بما في نفوسهم مما يخالف رأيه، ويجمع الآراء ثم يوازن بينها، ويرجّح ما يراه الأصلح للناس، يغضب لكنه لا يحقد، ولا يعجل بردات الفعل، إلى أن تثبت له صلافة ومراوغة خصمه؛ يُنصف العدو اللدود؛ إنصافه للصديق الودود، ولذا اتفقت عليه وفيه شهادة الأصدقاء والأعداء.
في كلّ كلمة ألقاها صقر الجزيرة، يخاطبه شعبه؛ بإخواني، أو أبنائي، أو شعبي، ففيه من آدم عليه السلام حنيّة الأبوّة، وفيه من إبراهيم الخليل البناء والتوكّل، وفيه من محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم حبّ الخير لكل أحد، وهو للبذل أسبق، وللعفو أقرب، ولإنصاف مظلومٍ أحسمُ وأحزم، ومن كلِّ حُسنٍ في تاريخ الإنسانية، يتخذُ أسوة حسنة، وجمع حوله نجوماً، ما غشّت واثق الخطوة في مسراه، ولا دقت في قفاه، بل كانوا بوحي من شخصية ملكنا المؤسس، يعتبرون الوطن السعودي وطنهم.
أعذرُ من جهل شخصيّة الزعيم الذي جاءته الزعامة منقادةً، في محاولته تعتيم ضوء الشمس، بغبار أفراس ليست أصيلة، فكلّ وحدة حاولت مجاراة وحدتنا، لم تدم أكثر من ثلاث سنوات مُجدبة، فيما نحن نحتفل بالذكرى الخامسة والتسعين للخصب والرخاء والازدهار والعطاء، وسيحتفل أولادنا وأحفادنا بأضعاف مضاعفة من ذكرى يوم الوطن المجيد الذي فيه من أبو البشر آدم، ومن إبراهيم الخليل، وهاجر وإسماعيل، ومحمد صلى اللهُ عليهم أجمعين وسلم، وفيه من عبدالعزيز بن عبدالرحمن، الذي لم يقاتل الناس، بل تآلفهم، وحارب بهم الجهل، وقاتل معهم الجمود، ورفض لأجلهم التآمر، ونشر العِلم، ووطّد دعائم الأمن والاستقرار.
ليس كل من مرّ بجزيرة العرب تسبّب في سعادتها، فهناك من سامها التعاسة، إزاء من جعل أفئدة من الناس تأوي إليها؛ وكان يمكن أن تكون جزيرة العرب نسيّاً منسيّاً، شأن مواقع من كوكب الأرض، إلا أنّ حظها أكبر منها كما نقول في الأمثال، ولو افترضنا أنّ الملك عبدالعزيز لم يستكمل مشروع الوحدة والتوحيد؛ فكيف يا ترى سيكون حال جزيرة العرب؟ هل تكون سعيدة؟ أم على حالها الذي كانت عليه قبل توحيدها؟.
لا ريب أن هناك حشوداً من الساسة والشعراء والأدباء والعلماء والفقهاء والفلاسفة والفنانين، أسهمت في إسعاد جزيرة العرب، وهم أشبه بتلال صغيرة، لا تباري الجبال، ولا تضاهي القمم، كونها لن تبلغها طولاً، وإن كانت الجبال لا تأنف من مجاورة التلال، ويظلّ البون شاسعاً، والفرق كبيراً؛ بين من أسعد جزيرة العرب سعادةً أبديّة، ومن أسعدها سعادةً وقتيّة، أو وهميّة.
علي بن محمد الرباعي
نُخبٌ أسعدت جزيرة العرب
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تابع قناة عكاظ على الواتساب
The mystic attempts to reach the meaning of meaning through his reading of history, while rationalists strive to capture the causes and reasons hidden within its lines to analyze the outcomes. The politician extracts from the reading the sources of power, the strength of status, and influence. The secret and miracle of history lies in its infinite nature in terms of meaning, even if its possibilities have come to an end and its structure has weakened. Reading history serves as a bridge for taking lessons and reflections, as the Holy Quran mentions about the stories of the past (Indeed, in their stories is a lesson for those of understanding). It is known that some read for pleasure and entertainment, while others are the cynical reader, the mocking reader, and the reader who follows the downfalls.
The Arabian Peninsula has not forgotten, nor will it forget, the neglect it has faced, perhaps even abandonment, due to the scarcity of attention and care for centuries, owing to its climatic conditions and its terrain that is resistant to taming. Not to mention its people, who befriended the beast and conversed with the jinn, forming a character shaped by a pragmatism shrouded in ambiguity, if not darkness; even with the universe, as he made everything he feared a god to worship besides Allah.
The objective and fair-minded reader of our contemporary Arab history will not forget, while reading, the bright periods, especially those that had precedents before the formation of the contemporary political system. The first illumination of this inspiring island was with our father Adam, peace be upon him, as he was the first human to build the Kaaba in the Mother of Cities, according to the narration of Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them. It is said that the angels, peace be upon them, designated the place, and Adam, peace be upon him, laid the foundations, while the Friend (Ibrahim) and his son (Ismail) raised the pillars, thus both earth and sky participated in the construction.
Meanwhile, the message of Muhammad ibn Abdullah, peace be upon him, was the greatest gift, by which Allah raised the status of the Arabian Peninsula; surpassing both Rome and Persia, even exceeding them (spiritually, culturally, militarily, and socially) to the point of being unable to compete. There is no comparison, nor room for competition. Since the Prophet, peace be upon him, is the messenger to all people; he gathered the Persian, the Roman, the Abyssinian, the Asian, and the African. Even inanimate objects yearned for him, and non-human beings greeted him with peace, akin to the love and goodness he carried in his heart, along with beautiful qualities. Because he, peace be upon him, loved the place, his imprint was left on it, and his legacy was immortalized, with the fragrance of his memory enduring through the ages. The earth and the universe benefited from the goodness he brought and the message he called for.
There is no disagreement that King Abdulaziz directed the course of the Arabian Peninsula a hundred years ago, and it will remain so. Heroism is destiny, and miracles are a selection; he is undoubtedly a leader of multiple talents. Perhaps the dualities are a clear feature in his character, biography, and journey. He is a valiant warrior when the battle rages, and a peaceful and gentle man when war lays down its burdens. He possesses the cunning of a desert man, the skill and caution of a city dweller, the intensity of a seeker of truth, and the purity of a renouncer of falsehood. He sometimes lowers his guard to draw out his advisors with his wisdom, allowing them to express what is in their hearts that contradicts his opinion. He gathers opinions, weighs them, and favors what he sees as best for the people. He may become angry, but he does not harbor hatred, nor does he rush to react until the stubbornness and cunning of his opponent are proven; he treats a fierce enemy with the same fairness he shows a dear friend. Thus, both friends and foes agree on his character.
In every word spoken by the Falcon of the Peninsula, addressing his people as "my brothers," "my children," or "my people," there is in him the tenderness of fatherhood from Adam, peace be upon him, the construction and trust of Ibrahim the Friend, and the love of goodness for everyone from Muhammad, peace be upon him. He is quick to give, closer to forgiveness, and more decisive and resolute in defending the oppressed. From all the goodness in the history of humanity, he takes a good example, and he gathered around him stars that did not falter in their confident steps nor falter in their resolve. Rather, inspired by the personality of our founding king, they consider the Saudi homeland their own.
I excuse those who are unaware of the character of the leader who was led to leadership; in their attempt to obscure the sunlight with the dust of unworthy steeds. Every unity that attempted to rival our unity did not last more than three barren years, while we celebrate the ninety-fifth anniversary of fertility, prosperity, and flourishing. Our children and grandchildren will celebrate multiples of the glorious National Day that includes Adam, the father of mankind, Ibrahim the Friend, Hagar, Ismail, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all, and includes Abdulaziz ibn Abdulrahman, who did not fight people but rather united them, fought ignorance with them, battled stagnation, rejected conspiracy for their sake, spread knowledge, and established the foundations of security and stability.
Not everyone who passed through the Arabian Peninsula contributed to its happiness; some brought it misery, while others made the hearts of people turn to it. The Arabian Peninsula could have been a forgotten remnant, like many sites on this planet, but its fortune is greater than that, as we say in proverbs. If we assume that King Abdulaziz did not complete the project of unity and unification, what would the state of the Arabian Peninsula be like? Would it be happy? Or would it remain as it was before its unification?
There is no doubt that there are crowds of politicians, poets, writers, scholars, jurists, philosophers, and artists who contributed to the happiness of the Arabian Peninsula. They are akin to small hills, not rivaling mountains, nor matching peaks, as they will not reach them in height. Yet, the mountains do not disdain to be near the hills. The gap remains vast, and the difference significant between those who brought the Arabian Peninsula eternal happiness and those who brought it temporary or illusory happiness.
The Arabian Peninsula has not forgotten, nor will it forget, the neglect it has faced, perhaps even abandonment, due to the scarcity of attention and care for centuries, owing to its climatic conditions and its terrain that is resistant to taming. Not to mention its people, who befriended the beast and conversed with the jinn, forming a character shaped by a pragmatism shrouded in ambiguity, if not darkness; even with the universe, as he made everything he feared a god to worship besides Allah.
The objective and fair-minded reader of our contemporary Arab history will not forget, while reading, the bright periods, especially those that had precedents before the formation of the contemporary political system. The first illumination of this inspiring island was with our father Adam, peace be upon him, as he was the first human to build the Kaaba in the Mother of Cities, according to the narration of Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them. It is said that the angels, peace be upon them, designated the place, and Adam, peace be upon him, laid the foundations, while the Friend (Ibrahim) and his son (Ismail) raised the pillars, thus both earth and sky participated in the construction.
Meanwhile, the message of Muhammad ibn Abdullah, peace be upon him, was the greatest gift, by which Allah raised the status of the Arabian Peninsula; surpassing both Rome and Persia, even exceeding them (spiritually, culturally, militarily, and socially) to the point of being unable to compete. There is no comparison, nor room for competition. Since the Prophet, peace be upon him, is the messenger to all people; he gathered the Persian, the Roman, the Abyssinian, the Asian, and the African. Even inanimate objects yearned for him, and non-human beings greeted him with peace, akin to the love and goodness he carried in his heart, along with beautiful qualities. Because he, peace be upon him, loved the place, his imprint was left on it, and his legacy was immortalized, with the fragrance of his memory enduring through the ages. The earth and the universe benefited from the goodness he brought and the message he called for.
There is no disagreement that King Abdulaziz directed the course of the Arabian Peninsula a hundred years ago, and it will remain so. Heroism is destiny, and miracles are a selection; he is undoubtedly a leader of multiple talents. Perhaps the dualities are a clear feature in his character, biography, and journey. He is a valiant warrior when the battle rages, and a peaceful and gentle man when war lays down its burdens. He possesses the cunning of a desert man, the skill and caution of a city dweller, the intensity of a seeker of truth, and the purity of a renouncer of falsehood. He sometimes lowers his guard to draw out his advisors with his wisdom, allowing them to express what is in their hearts that contradicts his opinion. He gathers opinions, weighs them, and favors what he sees as best for the people. He may become angry, but he does not harbor hatred, nor does he rush to react until the stubbornness and cunning of his opponent are proven; he treats a fierce enemy with the same fairness he shows a dear friend. Thus, both friends and foes agree on his character.
In every word spoken by the Falcon of the Peninsula, addressing his people as "my brothers," "my children," or "my people," there is in him the tenderness of fatherhood from Adam, peace be upon him, the construction and trust of Ibrahim the Friend, and the love of goodness for everyone from Muhammad, peace be upon him. He is quick to give, closer to forgiveness, and more decisive and resolute in defending the oppressed. From all the goodness in the history of humanity, he takes a good example, and he gathered around him stars that did not falter in their confident steps nor falter in their resolve. Rather, inspired by the personality of our founding king, they consider the Saudi homeland their own.
I excuse those who are unaware of the character of the leader who was led to leadership; in their attempt to obscure the sunlight with the dust of unworthy steeds. Every unity that attempted to rival our unity did not last more than three barren years, while we celebrate the ninety-fifth anniversary of fertility, prosperity, and flourishing. Our children and grandchildren will celebrate multiples of the glorious National Day that includes Adam, the father of mankind, Ibrahim the Friend, Hagar, Ismail, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all, and includes Abdulaziz ibn Abdulrahman, who did not fight people but rather united them, fought ignorance with them, battled stagnation, rejected conspiracy for their sake, spread knowledge, and established the foundations of security and stability.
Not everyone who passed through the Arabian Peninsula contributed to its happiness; some brought it misery, while others made the hearts of people turn to it. The Arabian Peninsula could have been a forgotten remnant, like many sites on this planet, but its fortune is greater than that, as we say in proverbs. If we assume that King Abdulaziz did not complete the project of unity and unification, what would the state of the Arabian Peninsula be like? Would it be happy? Or would it remain as it was before its unification?
There is no doubt that there are crowds of politicians, poets, writers, scholars, jurists, philosophers, and artists who contributed to the happiness of the Arabian Peninsula. They are akin to small hills, not rivaling mountains, nor matching peaks, as they will not reach them in height. Yet, the mountains do not disdain to be near the hills. The gap remains vast, and the difference significant between those who brought the Arabian Peninsula eternal happiness and those who brought it temporary or illusory happiness.


