Assalamu-alaikum,
Thanks for sharing the article.
In my opinion, there are 2 sides to every coin:
On the one hand, it is our duty as muslims to hold fast to Quraan and Sunnah - and in this way, all the secularism in the world would not be able to weaken our resolve.
If we hold the mindset that, let the kuffar continue with their plots and schemes, but WE will not forsake the commands of Allah (subhanawataála), then most of the battle is already won.
While there is undoubtedly an
intentional stripping of religious beliefs in todays society - what is OUR excuse for following the masses?
There is no state in the world that forces its people to listen to and watch the type of filth that we as MUSLIMS allow to enter into our homes.
And so the problem is actually perpetuated to a large degree by
us.
Our imaans are so weak and our knowledge of our deen so poor, that we
willingly accept so many secular ways of life - that are in complete contradiction to the commands of Allah.
How many muslims have resolved to live in COMPLETE SUBMISSION to the Will of Allah?
So, our first resolution should be to work from within ourselves - to strengthen OUR relationship with Allah.
Then, let see the plans of the kuffaar overtake this ummah!
On the other hand, we have to also consider that if we have chosen to live in a non-muslim country, then we need to abide by the laws of that land -
so long as they are not imposing laws upon its citzens that are in conflict with the commands of Allah.
So, if France prohibits the hijab for women - then either we engage that state in civilised discussion, and if this is not possible, we make hijrah to a country that does allow for the free practise of all religions. Burning down embassies and senseless killings is not from Islam.
Allah subhanawataála says in the Quran:
"Indeed, those whom the angels take [in death] while wronging themselves - [the angels] will say, "In what [condition] were you?" They will say, "We were oppressed in the land." The angels will say, "Was not the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for you to emigrate therein?" For those, their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination.
Except for the oppressed among men, women and children who cannot devise a plan nor are they directed to a way -
For those it is expected that Allah will pardon them, and Allah is ever Pardoning and Forgiving.
And whoever emigrates for the cause of Allah will find on the earth many [alternative] locations and abundance. And whoever leaves his home as an emigrant to Allah and His Messenger and then death overtakes him - his reward has already become incumbent upon Allah . And Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful." Surat An Nisa 97-100
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SECTARIAN SALAFIS
Salafi Muslims, whose stern version of Islam also sets followers apart from Western society, sometimes act in a sectarian way to control youths seeking an identity, he said.
I just wanted to mention that the so-called 'sectarian salafis' come in different forms today....
There are those as described above......and then, there are those who may be inclined towards a more 'liberal' understanding in matters of fiqh - chosing rulings between the madhabs, based on their
own (possibly short-sighted) understanding of a particular matter. This type is possibly even more wide-spread than the group mentioned in the article.
Allahs knows best.
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