format_quote Originally Posted by
SpeedInfusion
is anyone else annoyed how the mosque packs up with people who think all their sins from 11 months ago will be forgiven as long as they stay good this month? or is it only me? :rollseyes
Selam aleykum,
Hmm... We can't judge anyone, like really. Who knows, maybe that particular person with lots of sins never fasted/attended a mosque/prayed before and does this all just one Ramadan, this Ramadan, then he dies and those last good deeds, could save him from something worse?
Allah knows best, seriously! But we know Allah is the most merciful, the most forgiving! And if a Muslim turned to him during his last days, really being sincere about forgiveness, Allah is the ever forgiving!
We do not know the intentions of anyone or his/her destiny...
It's their business what they do, but at least you can be happy they (those who suddenly become practicing) are trying to maintain a good picture
while it's Ramadan, the least, and every non-Muslim who knows about this holy month, watches us and by that sees how believing Muslims are... Yeah, it's a minor good side of some people's sudden behaviour, but at least it exists, and by the will of Allah, it could lead that many more are getting practicing even after Ramadan.
Shouldn't we exactly on Ramadan, pray to Allah that He gives us the strength to improve ourselves, our characters and wish the same to other Muslims, give dawah... instead of judging them all ?
Yeah, there are those who are shocking cases, drink alcohol and do haram things etc before and after Ramadan but on Ramadan act like the best... Yeah, it is hypocrisy, but maybe their intentions were good, maybe they said 'I'll change after this Ramadan' (but later didn't fully manage?) ? That's what I wanted to point out... It depends a lot on the intentions.
... A discussion about how people changed to the better after Ramadan, would be much better and much more motivating for others to see.
Just my humble opinion.
Selam aleykum