It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Islam initiated as something strange, and it would revert to its (old position) of being strange, so good tidings for the stranger.
indeed, the fortunate ones are those who are steadfast in their faith towards Allah Taala. in the currently challenging world, it is undeniable that it is difficult for Muslims to find a place in the society. maksiat is rife, violence unstoppable, crimes bloomed...and the list goes on. apparently, there are people these days who are willing to put aside Islam as their religion in order to feel accepted in the society. just look at our youths. in wanting to be 'accepted' in the society, they dare to defy the teachings of Islam and follow what is 'acceptable' in the community.
a common issue is the hijab. just because of some stereotyped perceptions that women who wear hijab are being oppressed, some Muslim girls are already feeling depressed. can you imagine? in order to prove to the whole world that they are the 'new independent Muslims', they boldly put off their hijab. where are your pride, sisters? don't get me wrong, dear sisters. it is out of love that i am telling this. i am in no position to judge you on what i see. Allah indeed is the best Judge and let us pray that we are under His protection at all times.
And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty .....(24:31)
In a hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, Rasulullah mentioned that true Muslims in the Last Days will be regarded as strange due to their adherence to Al-Quran and Sunnah. They are indeed, he added, are the fortunate ones. It is important for us to be strong and firm in carrying out our duty as a Muslim. It is also imperative to relate everything that we do back to al-Quran and Sunnah. what we see today is a mix of Islam and other culture. There is nothing special about the people who practised Islam anymore. Everything has blended in the waves of development and colonisation. Sad, really sad. Maybe most people thought Islam had liberated, but no. our conditions are exacerbating! Nobody is willing to uphold the once, sublime deen anymore.
At-Tabaraanee reported from the Hadith of Abu Hurairah, that the Prophet (pbuh) said: Those who clings to my Sunnah at the times of corruption of my ummah will receive the reward of a martyr.
How exactly do we bridge this gap? First things first. We need to rectify ourselves. I am saying this to others as well as myself.
Have you executed your responsibility as a Muslim? Do people see the Islam in you when they look at you? What about your characters and personalities? Do they reflect what is being emphasised in the al-Quran and Sunnah? Do you practise ukhuwah? Is al-Quran your best friend? Do you refer to it for guidance and finds solace in it? Do you cover your aurat fully? Do you take precautions when socialising with the opposite sex? Are you listening to the right music for entertainment? What do you do when you come across obscene acts in movies?
Believe me, i can go on and on. InsyaAllah, He will assist us in our effort to make amends and indeed He loves His servants who repents.
O ye who believe! Enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and follow not the footsteps of the evil one; for he is to you an avowed enemy.(2:208)
This is a post i dedicate especially for myself and i hope with this, i could contribute towards liberating Islam as a holistic religion. with this, i promise that i would try my best to uphold my religion with Izzah(pride). i will try, i will try. And so, let us all pray for Allah's forgiveness and may He accept our repentances (taubah) and may we be the true winners at the end of the line. InsyaAllah...
Ma kana min khair famin ind Allah
wama kana min sharrin famin ind nafsi
(What is good is from Allah, and what is not is my own weakness)
Wallahu A'lam....
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