We are Muslims Wherever We Are
We are Muslims Wherever We Are Wherever you go, the Hukm (Order) of Allah Ta’ala accompanies you. There are many people who, when in their hometown, will be recognized as ‘Deendar’, performing 5 times Salah, daily, in Jamat and even standing in the first Saff, wearing the dressing of the pious, etc. However, when travelling on holiday, Salah, the dressing of a Muslim, and the Taqwa are also left at home. That which offers us protection is left behind. The person will be on the plane, watching films or cartoons or admiring and even flirting with the air hostesses. When at the holiday destination, he is sometimes at cinemas, taking a ‘survey’ of the casinos or even trying his luck on slot machines. Adding to that spiritual harm and damage, the person freely allows his wife and children to dress as they want, go where they want, and do as they wish – because they are on holiday. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi ra`jioon. This is a clear indication of the weakness of faith and hypocrisy of all that we project. We should fear Allah Ta’ala. Holidays do not mean we throw Islam out of the window. Being on holiday does not give any licence to disobey Allah Ta’ala. Islam is for every moment and every breath of life. We are Muslims wherever we are.
Our Signboards
Our Signboards by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Our Muslim names, Islamic dress and prayers are like the sign board found outside a shop, which informs us that sweets, chocolates, biscuits, cakes, fruit, etc., are stocked and sold inside this shop. The person reading the signboard thus expects to find what has been advertised outside, inside that shop. What would be the person’s reaction if they found cow dung, horse manure and cat droppings inside instead of sweets and chocolates? Similarly, our beautiful Muslim names and Islamic garb informs others that inside our hearts, there are specific ‘merchandise’ in the form of firm Imaan in Allah Ta’ala and love for His Beloved Rasul (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). A person expects to find the attributes of trustworthiness, honesty, sincerity, forgiveness, charity, Taqwa (piety), Zuhd (asceticism), Sabr (patience), Shukr (gratitude), etc. These are the qualities and traits a person expects to find in his social dealings with us. The Beard, Kurta, Turban, Tasbih, Cloak, Purdah, etc., are all additional signs that emphasise the person’s virtue and goodness. What would be a person’s reaction when instead of these virtues, they find arrogance, pride, malice, greed, jealousy, etc.?