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Hamza Aslam
In a hadith Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) said,"The one who fights that Allah's Word (Islam) should be superior, fights in Allah's Cause"
So i'm a 16 year old boy living in america. I go to high school and there is this one kid who keeps making fun of islam to me. He says things like he will pee on the Quran, he makes fun of Allah, saying that i have a bomb in my backpack.... SO i get really angry and reply and say things back to him sometimes. I have even fought him once. I justify me fighting him by saying i am defending islam. Is this jihad is some way? Should I fight him or just ignore it? Jazakallah
Asalaamu Alaikum brother, i think you should definatley inform the teachers about this because it is not acceptable for anyone to be making fun of religion, race etc. You should not swear at him or fight him as this will not help the situation and this is what he wants. Rather you should say to him in a gentle manner that Islam teaches us to be patient and the best towards others even though they are the worst towards us. Tell him good things about Islam and tell him that what he hears in the news and media is not correct and that he should look into Islam for himself instead of making fun of something he knows nothing about. After telling him these things just ignore him and also inform the teachers if he persists.
This kind of behaviour should not be tolerated in school or anywhere but unfortunatley this world is full of immature people like that. There is no good in swearing abuse back at him because as Muslims we should not lower ourselves like people like that. Also by fighting him nothing will be solved and you may also get into trouble with your school as well as being hurt.
So take my advice brother and know that in life you will meet people like that but the best thing to do is tell them to look into Islam for themselves rather than mocking that which they do not understand and then just ignore them becasue getting angry is what they want and if they notice you not bothering about what they say then they will eventually stop.
Apart from that brother make the best of your youth and go towards Allah. Establish all of your orayers even in school and get your Muslim friends to pray with you. Attend the Masjid as much as you can and most importantly hang around with good company and those who don't swear, backbite or do major sins like keeping girlfriends etc. Stick with those with good character and conduct.
Do not waste your time with video games as your time is too precious and the youth is only short and worship in ones youth is the best worship one can do in their life time. Recite as much of the Qur'an as you can with its meanings and always ask of Allah in dua for all of your needs as well as for your family, the Muslims and also repent as much as you can and thank Allah in your duas. Dua is the weapon of the believer so use it wisely and do not let it go to waste.
Spend your time remembering Allah in doing Dhikr and glorifying his name. This you can do where ever you are and it is so easy yet it is something we neglect so much. How hard is it to say Subhanallah and La ilaha ilallah yet we find it easier to talk about useless matters.
So my brother make the best of your time and strive to please Allah as much as you can. Live for the hereafter and everything you do like study, work etc then do it for the pleasure of Allah and Allah will give you blessings in it inshallah.
Just ognore those who act immature and know that you are being patient only to please Allah. Do not lower yourself to their level but think that they do not know what they are saying and that you will be patient for the pleasure of Allah. Please remember me in your dua's.
And Allah knows best in all matters