Disturbing
Lately I've been noticing a lot of Muslim girls and guys, usually known as "good" MSA type Muslims, have taken to swearing publicly in times of utter frustration and anger. People who would otherwise never be heard swearing or yelling somehow justify it if it’s written online or said out loud among friends when they are extremely emotional about something. Somehow it becomes acceptable and OK “sometimes” when you “just have to let it out”. It disturbs me, disturbs me a great deal.
Hmmm
I was wondering how our youth can even bring these words to their minds let alone voice them.
Surely all of us go through problems since Allah has promised us the test of hardship and calamities:
"And verily we will make them taste of the near torment (in this world) prior to the supreme torment (in the Hereafter) in order that they may return (repent)." (As-Sajdah: 21)
But our response to problems is what differentiates Muslims from disbelievers.
So I was thinking what I should do during stressful times, what can I do instead of swearing and spasing, who should I seek help and guidance from? Of course the answer is in the words we say more than 17 times a day “iyaka na’budoo wa iyaka nasta’een” “Only you we worship and only you we seek help from.” Definitely we need to turn to someone who is aware of and understands our situation more than us, who knows its causes and consequences. The Only One, He who has power and authority over everything, He before whom everything on the earth and in the skies prostrates and obeys.
Let us turn to Him and ask Him for guidance instead of following the “pop culture” and using the four-letter word.
Let us successfully face external hardships by creating peace within ourselves.
Let us create that internal commitment with Allah which is automatically expressed externally
An internal commitment that will be externally expressed through words such as “Alhamdulilah, astagfirullah, help me Allah” instead of foul language.
"Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." (Ar-Ra'd: 28)
Extraordinary situations call for some extraordinary ibadah.
"O you who believe! Seek help in patience and As-Salat (prayer). Truly Allah is with the patient." (Al-Baqarah: 153)
Perhaps we turn to spasing because we feel hopeless and helpless? At such times we (including myself) must remember all gain or loss lies only in Allah’s control and only He can help us come out of the situation He puts us in.
"Verily Allah will help those who help His (Cause). Truly Allah is All-Strong, All-Mighty." (Al-Hajj: 40)
"So do not become weak, nor be sad, and you will be superior if you are indeed believers." (Al-Imran: 139)
Also let’s say we swear and die a while later, is that the last word you want to say or write before you die?
"By the time, verily man is in loss. Except those who believe and do righteous good deeds and recommend one another to the truth and recommend one another to patience." (Al-'Asr)
Next time we hear/see each other using such language lets encourage a change in attitude and remind each other of what is good and what is wrong.
If we cannot change ourselves, how can we expect the conditions in the world to change?
"Verily, Allah will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not change their state themselves." (Ar-Ra'd: 11)
Hmmm
I was wondering how our youth can even bring these words to their minds let alone voice them.
Surely all of us go through problems since Allah has promised us the test of hardship and calamities:
"And verily we will make them taste of the near torment (in this world) prior to the supreme torment (in the Hereafter) in order that they may return (repent)." (As-Sajdah: 21)
But our response to problems is what differentiates Muslims from disbelievers.
So I was thinking what I should do during stressful times, what can I do instead of swearing and spasing, who should I seek help and guidance from? Of course the answer is in the words we say more than 17 times a day “iyaka na’budoo wa iyaka nasta’een” “Only you we worship and only you we seek help from.” Definitely we need to turn to someone who is aware of and understands our situation more than us, who knows its causes and consequences. The Only One, He who has power and authority over everything, He before whom everything on the earth and in the skies prostrates and obeys.
Let us turn to Him and ask Him for guidance instead of following the “pop culture” and using the four-letter word.
Let us successfully face external hardships by creating peace within ourselves.
Let us create that internal commitment with Allah which is automatically expressed externally
An internal commitment that will be externally expressed through words such as “Alhamdulilah, astagfirullah, help me Allah” instead of foul language.
"Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." (Ar-Ra'd: 28)
Extraordinary situations call for some extraordinary ibadah.
"O you who believe! Seek help in patience and As-Salat (prayer). Truly Allah is with the patient." (Al-Baqarah: 153)
Perhaps we turn to spasing because we feel hopeless and helpless? At such times we (including myself) must remember all gain or loss lies only in Allah’s control and only He can help us come out of the situation He puts us in.
"Verily Allah will help those who help His (Cause). Truly Allah is All-Strong, All-Mighty." (Al-Hajj: 40)
"So do not become weak, nor be sad, and you will be superior if you are indeed believers." (Al-Imran: 139)
Also let’s say we swear and die a while later, is that the last word you want to say or write before you die?
"By the time, verily man is in loss. Except those who believe and do righteous good deeds and recommend one another to the truth and recommend one another to patience." (Al-'Asr)
Next time we hear/see each other using such language lets encourage a change in attitude and remind each other of what is good and what is wrong.
If we cannot change ourselves, how can we expect the conditions in the world to change?
"Verily, Allah will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not change their state themselves." (Ar-Ra'd: 11)
posted by Desert Rose at 5:28 PM
3 Comments:
"Extraordinary situations call for some extraordinary ibadah."
nice.
Malcolm X (at least in the movie) said something about foul language. Something along the lines of: only those swear who have nothing better to say.
"I was wondering how our youth can even bring these words to their minds let alone voice them" When you hear it everywhere (sometimes even in class by your prof), it has a habit of seeping into your mind without you realizing it. The challenge lies in stopping ourselves when we realize we might be thinking / writing / speaking in that language, and resubstituting it with something more helpful, like a plea to Allah.
yeah, we elected Saira in, and she's not "good". :P
But I ws thinking the same thing; What's "MSA type" ppl? Just our perception, that if you're in the MSA, you're a good muslim?
no no people by "msa type" I didn't mean MSA exec board because that's not who MSA is, MSA constitutes of ALL Muslim girls and guys who attend MSA events, come for prayers, volunteer ect etc....
and as u can see I put 'good' in quotes as in "good"... and i said that because usually people who are part of MSA, attend all these events and who try and participate in Islamic events are USUALLY looked upon as good Muslims... the fact remains that only Allah knows matter of the hearts....
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