I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the extreme suffering of muslims all around the world, such as Palestine. Even though, much of the world’s natural resources, such as oil, are in the hands of muslims yet, the muslims as a nation have very little influence on society and other nations. Muslims often blame others for this social weakness, such as the countries in the west. They blame their propaganda against muslims as the cause of this widespread social weakness and influence. Unfortunately, many do not understand that this was not the habit of the Companions of the Holy Prophet, may Allah be pleased with them. They were few in a number yet, overcame entire nations. This is because instead of finger pointing at others they looked in the mirror and assessed their own characters and changed for the better according to the teachings of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. It was this sincere obedience which led to their strength even if they were few in number. Whereas, many muslims today are so busy pointing fingers at others that they do not reflect on their flaws and disobedience to Allah, the Exalted. This caused them to become satisfied with themselves, which according to some scholars, is the root of all evil traits. This is because the one who is satisfied with themself will not strive to search for their own faults nor will they correct them according to the teachings of Islam. This will always lead to bad characteristics and the disobedience of Allah, the Exalted. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has warned in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4019, that when muslims break their covenant of obedience to Allah, the Exalted, their enemies will be granted power over them and they will freely take the belongings of muslims. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, even declared in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4297, that a time will come when muslims will be great in number but still have no value in the eyes of the world. This is because of their love of the material world and dislike of death. The love of the material world will always cause one to turn away from preparing for the hereafter. This will result in the disobedience of Allah, the Exalted, and thus the influence of the muslim nation will become insignificant.
Muslims should stop blaming others and instead reflect on their own character and correct it according to the teachings of Islam. This will cause them to strive for and love the hereafter. Allah, the Exalted, will then put their awe and respect in the hearts of the rest of society just like He done for the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. This will allow the Islamic nation to once again obtain strength and influence within society. Chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 139:
“So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers.”
DIRECT PDF LINKS TO OVER 120 FREE SHAYKHPOD EBOOKS:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:4b1dfda6-78e9-36c9-8e4c-0291e83d4790
PodNews: Strength of Muslims: https://youtu.be/RjOYnCzn4gQ
PodNews: Strength of Muslims: https://fb.watch/44sgJsZTM-/
#Allah #ShaykhPod #Islam #Quran #Hadith #Unity #Prophet #Muhammad #Sunnah #Reflection
ShaykhPod 