Saifu deen
Alhamdullah..
Good Muslim
Today, the way to spread, cultivate and protect Islam and to have people love Islam can only be achieved through good deeds, patience, love and mercy, NOT stubbornness, fighting and war. A good Muslim is a person who has strong unquestionable faith, who consciously strives for the hereafter, by giving, being patient, merciful, forgiving, is full of love and respect, well-mannered, sweet-tongued, kind and a charitable loving person.
These unique qualities must manifest themselves on oneself when one interacts with people. Our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) once said:
"There is no goodness in a person who isolates himself, who cannot get along with anybody, who is not courteous, and who has no sense of friendship."
Today is the time for every Muslim to have a good long look at oneself. Pay attention to one's appearance, clothes, behaviour, analyse one's words and actions. One must avoid giving a bad impression of Islam on others.
Every Muslim must try to convey the Message of Islam, and make sure that others have good and accurate feelings about Islam. One must portray an excellent personal example, if one desires to earn the pleasure of Allah (Almighty), this is the way which will lead to success.
The Servants of Allah (SWT)
The pre-requisites of an ability to have good relations for people is for one to be a good servant / believer of Allah (Almighty). If a servant does not have loyalty to his Creator, one cannot provide any comfort or help to His creatures. One's appearance may be glittering but it has no significance if one's inner self is filthy and rotten. One's words may be sweet and smooth; however they have no importance if one's intentions is that of evil.
Unfortunately the cause of most suffering by Muslims is not in any enemy but the lethargic attitudes, short-sightedness and general ignorance of Muslims.
There have always been enemies since the very early times of Islam; nevertheless, true Muslims have won so many victories, established great civilisations, and ruled so many nations with total justice and divine happiness despite the many enemies.
One of the best qualities of any person is undoubtedly derived from the ability for one to recognise one's shortcomings.
The world of Islam must examine itself, identify the shortcomings, correct the mistakes, improve its methodology.
Today, I feel ashamed and sad when I look at the state, words and actions of people who claim to represent Islam. They start with wrong ideologies and work with inappropriate methods.
They see friends as foes; they "cut the branch they sit on." Instead of winning hearts, they break them and earn the hatred of people. While their opponents increase in number and open new fronts for confrontation.
Inshallah, we can win hearts than break them and earn the hatred of people.
Wassalam Alykom...
Today, the way to spread, cultivate and protect Islam and to have people love Islam can only be achieved through good deeds, patience, love and mercy, NOT stubbornness, fighting and war. A good Muslim is a person who has strong unquestionable faith, who consciously strives for the hereafter, by giving, being patient, merciful, forgiving, is full of love and respect, well-mannered, sweet-tongued, kind and a charitable loving person.
These unique qualities must manifest themselves on oneself when one interacts with people. Our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) once said:
"There is no goodness in a person who isolates himself, who cannot get along with anybody, who is not courteous, and who has no sense of friendship."
Today is the time for every Muslim to have a good long look at oneself. Pay attention to one's appearance, clothes, behaviour, analyse one's words and actions. One must avoid giving a bad impression of Islam on others.
Every Muslim must try to convey the Message of Islam, and make sure that others have good and accurate feelings about Islam. One must portray an excellent personal example, if one desires to earn the pleasure of Allah (Almighty), this is the way which will lead to success.
The Servants of Allah (SWT)
The pre-requisites of an ability to have good relations for people is for one to be a good servant / believer of Allah (Almighty). If a servant does not have loyalty to his Creator, one cannot provide any comfort or help to His creatures. One's appearance may be glittering but it has no significance if one's inner self is filthy and rotten. One's words may be sweet and smooth; however they have no importance if one's intentions is that of evil.
Unfortunately the cause of most suffering by Muslims is not in any enemy but the lethargic attitudes, short-sightedness and general ignorance of Muslims.
There have always been enemies since the very early times of Islam; nevertheless, true Muslims have won so many victories, established great civilisations, and ruled so many nations with total justice and divine happiness despite the many enemies.
One of the best qualities of any person is undoubtedly derived from the ability for one to recognise one's shortcomings.
The world of Islam must examine itself, identify the shortcomings, correct the mistakes, improve its methodology.
Today, I feel ashamed and sad when I look at the state, words and actions of people who claim to represent Islam. They start with wrong ideologies and work with inappropriate methods.
They see friends as foes; they "cut the branch they sit on." Instead of winning hearts, they break them and earn the hatred of people. While their opponents increase in number and open new fronts for confrontation.
Inshallah, we can win hearts than break them and earn the hatred of people.
Wassalam Alykom...