What is the solution to the ummah's problems. (OP)
i wanted to start a really active healthy discussion on an important issue, and to do so i would like to ask whoever reads this, 3 questions :
1. Define the problems of the ummah.
2. What are the solutions to the ummah's problems.
3. How do you fit into that solution
It is hypocritical to provide a solution which you do not fit into yourself, i will reply soon inshaAllah im kind of writing this quite lazily (because its day) and maybe at night when i am slightly more philosophical i will come back to reply with my answers.
in my opinion one issue is that people do not know how to seperate haram from halal and they quickly jump to conclusion that certain things are haram with out any proof. also, even though people know that certain things are haram, they continue to do it. the western life style seems to have taken a large toll on the muslims, especially the youth. its common for me to see muslim sisters dressed up in such ways that they wish to looks toally western to the extent that they wear revealing clothes. this is sad
and is just one issue that i feel is harming the ummah.
i hope you value my opinion sister
One another thing we need to focus all our energies on is the youth. The youth are going to be the people who will inhabit this earth after us. We need to focus on those youth not making the same mistakes that we have. That really is also one of the solutions because, we wont be able to change the world once we are in our wheel chairs and hospital beds.
I fully agree with you. Today's youth are tomorrow's ummah. Tomorrow's hope. Whilst they're/we're at it, they/we might be able to provide an alternative to fossil fuels or something. :brother:
"I spent thirty years learning manners, and I spent twenty years learning knowledge."
an alternative to fossil fuels or something. :brother:
Our youth in itself is a fossil fuel, you can use it, and it seems like there's plenty, but eventually its going to run out, and when it does, you cant get it back.
Our youth in itself is a fossil fuel, you can use it, and it seems like there's plenty, but eventually its going to run out, and when it does, you cant get it back.
Our youth in itself is a fossil fuel, you can use it, and it seems like there's plenty, but eventually its going to run out, and when it does, you cant get it back.
Very true brother! JazakAllah! Which is why Muhammad (SAWS) warned us:
"Take benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free-time before your preoccupation, and your life before your death."
"I spent thirty years learning manners, and I spent twenty years learning knowledge."
a lack of taqwa and distractions of the dunya taking over, everyone competing with material possesions,
2. What are the solutions to the ummah's problems.
Jihad fisabiillah
ie Fighting for Allah, this is the solution to the problems of the ummah. then we can have a sharia state and teach true islam and live as muslims without fear and fitnah.
some muslims dont even believe in jihad.....authubilahi,
"'(Disbelieving) nations will appear to be inviting each other to you just as diners invite each other to eat a bowl of stew.' Then someone asked: 'Will that be because we will be small in number at that time?' He answered: 'On the contrary, you, at that time, will be many. However, you will be scum and foam like the scum and foam of bodies of water. Allah will remove fear of you from the breasts of your enemies and Allah will instill al-wahn (weakness) in your hearts.' Someone asked: 'Oh Messenger of Allah, what is al-wahn?' He replied: 'Love of the life of this world and an aversion to dying.'"
Allahu alam (Allah knows best) but isnt this what is happening today?
muslims dying everywhere, iraq, afghanistan, indonisia, etc etc..
and wealthy muslims in the west getting bigger morgages and faster cars.
immams in muslim countries thrown in prision for calling to jihad and explaining islam, khutbas cencored, its a discusting situation we muslims are in.
when lies becomes truth and truth becomes lies,
3. How do you fit into that solution
i need to learn as much as i can about my deen to teach my sons inshaallah.
inshaallah Allah will lead us all to the right path and unite the ummah
Do you really think islam is strong enough? Do we have what it takes to unite all the muslim ummah together? Can we really join all them 73 sects into one and be rulers of the world again?
But how can we do it... we’ve got enough troubles already, plus I’m young yet so I can focus more in islam when I’m older. I’ll chill out yet, get my fair share of cash and grow my beard when I’m 40. My sister doesn’t wear the hijab either and coz our pops doesn’t say anything we can cotch yet.. lol.
Compare yourself to that bro… now compare yourself to the young souljaz at the time of our beloved Prophet sal Allaahu alayhi wasalam. You see a difference?
Don’t you think that the problem with us is that we have really started to imitate the kuffar just as our beloved Prophet sal Allaahu alayhi wasalam had said we would.. To such an extent that we've gone even further than they have?
This is because of poor islamic principles being taught from a young age and most people not really knowing what islam is. instead they focus more on what they see around them and follow it blindly, most kids will think islam is strict because they feel its forced upon a person due to the parents saying to their child that they have to perform salaah, without explaining the reason behind it - which confuses the child even more and makes them turn away..
Most kids that have a basic idea of islam think that they can do it once their older and that they can enjoy being young yet.. they dont know how much of a sin it is to 'go out with people' and once a person falls into that trap, its really hard to escape it. this is because once a person starts to practice islam properly, most people will embarass the person and say that he was a person who did so much sins in the past but now they actin all innocent and islamic (because subhan Allaah its regarded as something strange to follow islam properly.) maybe thats when the hadith about the ghuraba (strangers) comes into it insha Allaah.
Our beloved Prophet sal Allaahu alayhi wasalam said:
The hardest part is that most people are trying to make the youth focus more on turnin away from drugz, crime etc. this is done by youth centres etc. but even though this may help abit.. it still isn't makin the people focus more on islam. the town that we live in, the majority are muslims of pakistani origin.. but still the youth center owners which are pakistani focus more on youth activities instead of islam. most of us cant even defend islam if we be asked about it and the majority feel guilty if they are asked about it, thats why i want to learn more about islam to answer the questions that people have.
Only once people have an open mind and want to learn more about islam can we focus on helping them.. most might even want the help but we need their help by them asking us questions so we can answer them insha Allaah. the reason why most of us alhamdulillah have learnt quite abit is due to us wanting to learn, because only then does Allaah subhanahu wa ta'aala open the road to knowledge for that person. We need this intention from the Muslims so they can defend Islam.. But sadly most just want to follow their desires and that is why they dont want to gain knowledge, but instead they turn away because they think islam is too strict.
even though islam is easy:
our beloved Prophet Muhammad sal Allaahu alyhi wasalam said:
Its only our desires that stop us.. So if we overcome them, then insha Allaah we can follow Islam whole-heartedly.
O you who believe! Enter into Islam whole-heartedly; and do not follow the footsteps of Satan, for he is to you an avowed enemy. (2: 208)
Only if we do this, will we be guided insha Allaah.
The majority of us want Jannah/paradise.. Yet we dont want to work hard for it. We want to enjoy this life - but we dont want to go through the struggles of this life to get to Jannah.. Islam is a way of life, but most dont act upon it. If we really believed that Allaah subhanahu wa ta'aala is watching over everything we do... then we really wouldn't be commiting all these sins.
This ayah summarises what we should do to be successful.. too bad we've all turned our backs to what Allaah subhanahu wa ta'aala has ordered us to do.
O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared; and die not except in a state of Islam. And hold fast all together, by the Rope Allah stretches out for you, and be not divided among yourselves….(3: 102, 103)
Lets re-unite as a muslim ummah.. hold on firmly to the rope of Allaah subhanahu wa ta'aala and put aside our differences. 95% of our beliefs are the same (within our sects) yet we all look at the differences.. If we keep doin this, we will never be successful. we have to wake our brothers and sisters up, dont leave it upto no-one else, because if everyone thinks that way, we will stay in the same state.
"Indeed Allaah never changes the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. When Allaah Wills a people’s punishment then there can be no turning it back and neither will they find any to protect them besides Him." [ar-Ra`d (13):11]
Allaah u a'lam.. and Allaah is the source of all strength.
sure we can bring the ummah back but first muslims gotta learn to forget and forgive and have mercy whatever is bothering them in the relationship with their brothers and sisters and then learn Islam together and hold one hand
“If you punish, then punish with the like of that wherewith you were afflicted. But if you endure patiently, indeed it is better for the patient. Endure you patiently. Your patience is not except through the help of Allah." (al-Nahl 16:126-127)
subhanallah that was very inspiring. jazakallah khair.
inshallah, if allah wills we can do our best. Islam is all about unity, thats what the ummah is missing. We have sooo many fueds and grudges within our tight nit communities we forget we're all brothers and sisters in islam. Pride and arrogance divides us, thats what is sad. We shouldn't be like this.
may allah subhana watha allah unite us and make us patient. May allah grant us success in this world and in the hereafter. ameen
We all belong to allah subhana watha allah and to him we will all return.
:rose: A Rose Protects Its Beauty With Thorns, A Woman Protects Hers With A Veil
sure we can bring the ummah back but first muslims gotta learn to forget and forgive and have mercy whatever is bothering them in the relationship with their brothers and sisters and then learn Islam together and hold one hand
I very much agree with your thoughts on unity. first there is the need to forgive others.
I sense we could use a better word than unity, as unity suggests some kind of agreement on doctrine. I feel a greater aim would be to seek friendships with people of other sects and to build community relationships in the town you live.
My thoughts go beyond unity of Islam or Christianity, I would like to see people of all faiths working towards interfaith friendships and community relations.
While i was outside listening to the Friday khutbah from the masjid, the shiekh said something that really hit...
He said, "We all want peace, yet how can there be peace when one cares only for himself than he cares for his neighbor" something like that
he didnt say muslim, or brother, or sister..he said neighbor. Everyone in this world is a neighbor to us...when we cannot care for them or when belittle them, how can we expect peace when we are not working towards it.
We have been given two hands, one to care for ourselves and the other to care for someone else.
fi aman Allah
w'salaam
Last edited by *charisma*; 11-23-2005 at 11:00 PM.
''Lo! Allah changeth not the condition of a folk until they (first) change that which is in their hearts;'' 13:11
This verse is the key to it all.
Lets collectively change the conditions of our hearts so that, InshAllah, the Ummah may become strong again. Oppression, Famine, Illness, Natural Diasters, etc... will be no more, if only our hearts were completely purified. The Muslim foundation is the heart of the believer and if the foundation is weak, how can the Ummah succeed? Guard your Salat, your eeman, and your modesty. Sharpen Your Mind, Soften Your Heart and Strengthen Your Body!
When our youth are unaware of the youth in RasulAllah (saw) time, who are we to blame? It’s unfortunate that in this day and age, the youth are running into malls, movie theatres and are spending loads of money on hair gel and Nike shoes when such examples like Zayd Ibn Thabit are forgotten.
“A youth, not yet thirteen, walked up to the ranks. He was confident and alert. He held a sword which was as long or possibly slightly longer than his own height. He went up to the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, and said: "I dedicate myself to you, Messenger of God. Permit me to be with you and to fight the enemies of God under your banner."
The noble Prophet looked at him with admiration and patted his shoulder with loving tenderness. He commended him for his courage but refused to enlist him because he was still too young.
The youth, Zayd ibn Thabit, turned and walked away, dejected and sad. As he walked, in slow and measured paces, he stuck his sword in the ground as a sign of his disappointment. He was denied the honor of accompanying the Prophet on his first campaign. Behind him was his mother, an-Nawar bint Malik. She felt equally dejected and sad. She had dearly wished to see her young son go with the army of mujahidin and to be with the Prophet at this most critical time.
One year later, as preparations were underway for the second encounter with the Quraysh which took place at Uhud, a group of Muslim teenagers bearing arms of various kinds - swords, spears, bows and arrows and shields - approached the Prophet. They were seeking to be enlisted in any capacity in the Muslim ranks. Some of them, like Rafi ibn Khadij and Samurah ibn Jundub, who were strong and well-built for their age and who demonstrated their ability to wrestle and handle weapons, were granted permission by the Prophet to join the Muslim forces. Others like Abdullah the son of Umar and Zayd ibn Thabit were still considered by the Prophet to be too young and immature to fight. He promised though to consider them for a later campaign. It was only at the Battle of the Ditch when Zayd was about sixteen years old that he was at last allowed to bear arms in defence of the Muslim community.”
Or we able to emulate the spirit of Zayd ibn Thabit? Do we have the guts with no glory? If all of us try even a little to mimic Zayd, the Ummah itself would have been revived years ago!
"Faisbir sabran jameelan".Therefore endure with a goodly patience (70:05)
The ummah will change Insh'Allah, we all know that.
But the question is to ourselves will we be the ones to help in that change or will Allah bring another people.?
the ummah will change, although i dont think its going to get better anytime soon. Its actually getting worse..
I dont think that "talking" about it will make the Ummah get better..we need action. We need to do positive things and distroy what is negative.
Right now many care for money....how many people will go crazy if they lost as much as $1000? if someone stole that from them they would go crazy some even cry, but if you had given that money to charity you would have felt better than wondering around wanting to spend it on something we dont need.
Another thing is people eavesdrop, backbite, and pick out imperfections in others... we are not perfect so we need to stop judging others no matter how different they are, if you want to judge someone do it, but keep it to yourself.
If a muslim for example was in their own home drinking alcohol *just saying, inshallah no muslim does that* and we are passing by their house and we see them in the privacy of their own home, we wud go and tell others that so and so is drinking...suddenly the whole neighborhood knows and that is breaking the ummah apart, you have taken a personal thing that someone had in their home and placed it in the street. they have exposed evil to society. when we have our ownselves to be concerned with, why should we concern ourselves with the privacy of others?
Also when we hold grudges...we are only hurting ourselves, how is holding a grudge going to help anyone? its not
We need to support eachother and when disagreements arise we need to solve them in calm matters..if we look back at how the sahabas used to argue we would see that they save their voices for reciting more than they do for yelling....subhanallah.
The Ummah is far from being perfect, or what it should be...only Allah can save us and may He do so..
One thing I have noticed is that, the Muslims of today are ever so PESSIMISTIC!
Do you know that the Sahaba's were always optimistic in their deen. When approaching battles, they had faith in Allah, never were they cynical. When internal fitnah become rampant, never did they lose faith in Allah.
Allah knows best.
It’s best if we say not a word of negativity concerning the future of the Ummah. Rather, let us be hopeful, making collective prayer for the restoration of the Ummah. If Allah wills, tomorrow we can have an Ummah that prevails.
"Faisbir sabran jameelan".Therefore endure with a goodly patience (70:05)
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