Isn't there a Hadith to the effect that if we did not commit sins and then repent, Allah (swt) would replace us with a nation that did commit sins, and then repented.
So, instead of looking down on people who commit serious (kabeera) sins, perhaps we should encourage them in a mild manner to repent.
One of the problems of the Ummah is the self-righteousness of the individuals. We think we are better than the other Muslims many of whom we out of hand declare outside of the faith.
We should fight that tendency, try to find reasons and excuses for behaviour, pray, and gently guide the sinful.
Let have room in our hearts, in the mosque, in our homes, for the impious Muslim.
The only time we should withdraw is if association with from him/her poses a threat to our own or our family's eemaan.
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Today: consumption kills eco-systems; fraud, greed, grand larceny and theft bring down world's finances; deceit, infidelity and instant gratification destroy families; murders and wars have left us without peace or stability. On top we have droughts, earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunamis … has the world gone mad! Submit now to Allah before it is too late - to the One and Only God, the Creator, Lord and Sustainer of the universe, Unique in His Person and Actions, without any blemish, weakness or relatives. Follow the Sunnah of Muhammad (the last Messenger and Prophet - upon whom be the peace and blessings of Allah), and join those who will be the really successful ones.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Room for the impious Muslim
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