Social life

The welfare of the nation

A government claims to wish the welfare of the nation and in reality it must be such. The government takes the necessary measures to assume this responsibility. It implements laws to avoid accidents. Cameras are put everywhere to apprehend those who drive fast. There are hospitals, dispensaries and medical centres that guarantee our health. Schools, colleges, universities, etc. have been set up for education purposes. Despite all this, the presence of taverns under a government that claims the welfare of the nation is intriguing.

Protecting the honour of one's Muslim brother

"The one who protects the honour of his Muslim brother, Allah will protect his face from fire (from hell) on the day of Qiyaamah." (Tirmizi)

[English version of "Defane l’honneur so frère musulman" – Al Jamiat – Vol.6 No.9]

A way to reform ourselves

Often, we utter certain words without any consideration, and yet they can be very serious and hurtful. One must always speak nicely to the next person. It is not good at all to offend anyone. It is a behaviour that must be corrected. It is very easy to correct oneself if one has the will. Before speaking, one must put oneself in the place of the person whom one has intention to address. How would I feel if people would address me in such a way? And how would I like to be addressed and corrected if ever I made a mistake?

"A real /true man"

Following a dispute between two brothers, one brother said to the other: "Listen carefully. I will not put my feet in front of your door." And truly, he may not put his feet in front of his door and he may never go by him even when there is a misfortune. This person is proud of himself and of what he did. People also appreciate him for his firmness. Yet, this behaviour would have been good only if it is obligatory or recommended to act in such a way according to the Shariah.

A good leader

A good leader is a competent person who exercises his competence with justice and honesty.

[English version of "Ene bon dirigent" – Al Jamiat – Vol.6 No.4]

The lowest degree...

Allah Ta'ala has created Insaan free. Allah Ta'ala has revealed the Deen so that everyone can enjoy his freedom because Deen teaches everyone his rights and duties. People tend to seek their rights before fulfilling their duties. In addition to that, they seek their rights more than they deserve and on the other hand, they neglect their duties. This makes them deprive others of their rights. Thus, one must set things right so that no one makes the next person suffer.

A society full of thieves, wolves and dogs

All leaders who are unjust, there is no difference between them and a thief.

All scholars of Deen who do not practice, there is no difference between them and a wolf.

All those who lower themselves in front of anyone besides Allah Ta'ala, there is no difference between them and a dog.

(Hazrat Ibrahim Bin Ad-ham (Rahmatullahi alayh) passed away in 162 Hijri)

Comment: How can a society full of thieves, wolves and dogs prosper!

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