Most of us will recognise the search for identity amongst our Muslim youth. When we observe a change in their mannerisms, their attitudes and values, we should, rightfully be concerned about the danger of them losing their Islamic identity in the cultural melting-pot of our multiethnic society.
Had Allah (SWT) wished, he could have snapped his proverbial fingers, and willed the universe into existence. And yet al Saboor chose instead to be patient, creating the moon, the stars, us, over a span of 7 days. Our very existence is based upon an act steeped in patience, as an example for the way to live our lives.
The poor attitude of Muslims all over the world indicates that we lack two main ingredients to be successful, namely: a firm belief in Allah and a firm belief in accountability after death.
Families and extended families are bonded together by mutual love, respect and inter-dependence. As families grew in numbers, tribes were formed who congregated together in one area or moved around together providing mutual protection for their interests.
“Among His Signs is this: that He created you from dust, and then behold, you are men scattered far and wide.”
A fundamental principle in Islam is that all Muslims say in words and deeds ‘We hear and we obey’ the Commands of Allah and His Messenger because we believe in the wisdom, justice and goodness of such Commands.
‘Then will Allah send down upon you water from under the Throne known as the Water of Life. The heavens will rain on you for forty years until water rises above you some twelve arms lengths.’
Sometimes whilst reciting certain ayaat or listening to a recitation the ayaat acquire a specific, perhaps new, significance. They may acquire a greater proportion than we had hitherto realised.
