The spirit and belief that Islam thrives on has left the peoples hearts. The blessings that Allah has bestowed on us are not appreciated or used to our advantage. Everyone wants instant results and success in this life but how often do we think about the hereafter.
We are living in this country, Alhamdulillah be thankful for what we have been blessed with:
- free education
- free healthcare
- jobs
- houses
- And most importantly the freedom to practice Islam!
However, instead of using these to our advantage and using the tools that we have been provided with in order to increase our worldly and Islamic knowledge and to spread Islam. Instead we have people who create division and conflict amongst the society. We are living in a time where Islam is given many disheartening and false stereotypes and the last thing this Ummah needs is groups promoting this type of behaviour and encouraging the non-Muslims to speak of all Muslims as terrorists and extremists. Instead of reviving the spirit of Islam and informing the non-Muslims of the truth of Islam, these groups of people are causing further problems for the Ummah.
In no way am I implying that Islam is not a complete way of life as it most definitely is. It tells us everything from how to welcome a newborn to how to deal with the criminal court and financial systems. Living under Islamic jurisdiction is every believers hope Inshallah. However, there is a methodology to bringing this about and the methods being used in our communities today are not promoting Islam but only thinking about the big picture and pushing the actual faith aside.
We have been put in a society by the grace of Allah where we can spread the light of imaan and easily let every single non-Muslim know that Islam is a religion of peace and spread the truth. Every person has this right, to know the truth but we don’t see this happening. We want to cause enmity with the rulers and waste this opportunity for dawah and the revival of Islam.
“Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves”
''Corruption has appeared throughout the land and sea because of what peoples hands have earned, so He (Allah) may let them taste part of the consequence of what they did, that perhaps they will return to the right path'' (30:41)
Have we ever stopped to think that this is why the ummah is opressed and why there are muslims suffering? We have brought it on ourselves. Very few know about the deen, very few muslims actually obey allah and the messenger, so how can we expect mercy from Allah when our brothers and sisters have no taqwa?
All the Ummah do is blame their society and the government but it is a sorry excuse that is just not good enough!
The non-Muslims already know that the Muslims are a strong Ummah and will undoubtedly defend the religion just as we did when they made the blasphemes cartoons about our beloved prophet (s). Together we boycotted Danish goods, which hugely affected their economy. That unity should be constant. We are all calling for different things. We need to go back to basics and remember the true meaning of Islam, which is complete submission to Allah. And this is what we should be promoting first and foremost and all together. If our Ummah truly feared Allah and knew of the beauties of paradise and the eternity of tranquillity that awaits the believers, then they would definitely sacrifice this world and enter Islam fully.
If we really want to help our oppressed brothers and sisters, shouldn’t we be working with the government to utilise the resources to our advantage instead of creating further conflict? Shouldn’t we be trying to revive the Ummah and analyse our families and ourselves? Shouldn’t we be teaching our children, the youth, the elders and our neighbours about the truth of Islam?
They say that there is no point doing dawah because people are weak and are drawn into the society. But isn’t that the test? How can we reject the commandment of Allah because people may not obey? Did any of the messengers have this attitude?
“But if they turn away (Oh Muhammad). We have not sent you as a protector over them. Your duty is to convey the message” (42:48)
My dear brothers and sisters, know your Deen. Go back to basics. Perfect your imaan and convey the message of Islam. It is our duty as Muslims. Reverting everyone is not out goal, Allah guides whom he will. We are only here to convey and make sure everyone understands that Islam is a religion of peace. If we really want to live under an Islamic law then let us go back. Let us unite and get our brothers and sisters off the streets. Let us be the best of people like the Muslims once were and let us show the world this Islamic character. And inshallah when the non-Muslims see this character and the brotherhood of the Muslims they will run to the Deen and defend it with us.
Stop blaming the environment, stop blaming the non-Muslims, take responsibility for your actions and take control over your life. Do not wait for the world to get better and the Muslims to lead because we don’t know when we will have to return to Allah. We wont succeed until we change our hearts. Revive your Imaan and turn to Allah in sincere repentance. Use the resources that He has given you and spread the only true word. Only then, will Allah help the Muslims and make us world leaders once more.
Your Sister in Islam x
