If Muslims were united and submit them truly to this faith for the sake of Allah, soon they’ll be a top reference for the world and more people will convert to Islam. But they have to fulfill the requirements set by Allah (like the companions of the prophet did, in terms of integrity) to see more blessing coming on their way. Unless, they decide to make this commitment, certain powers will remain to the hands of non believers; Allah give the non Muslims this favor out of His grace, because their happiness is only limited to this world. If we look in the past we see that the fruits of works done by the Sabaha(s) (companions of the beloved prophet, peace be upon them) have proven the early superiority of the Muslim world over the West for more than 600 years. And as much as we hate showing any pride, this remains a fact perfectly well-known, written on the pages of history and encyclopedias. At one point some people have said that Islam was spread by military force to make possible its extension across the world. But we know that Muslims conquests were done against tyrant rulers who persecuted and oppressed populations that were reduced to subjects and inferior races. There are two forms of Jihad when it comes to war. The first one is the self defense that we talked about in the first section and the second one is the help of the needy if possible. It is upon these conditions that force was often used to free the populations, promote justice and preach the religion. In some places like Africa or China, Islam was accepted very passively, by the work of missionaries and along trade routes. Despotic dictators have mainly faced Muslims' army, and most provinces that already had systems of administration did not confront with Muslims. There is the exception of Spain, but that conquest took place much later, when internal problems and divisions were intense between Muslims governments. The fact that the later leaders were somehow a little more into wealth and fame rather than religion, have raised several internal conflicts within their different provinces. That’s how they eventually end up loosing their supremacy and financial status (a will of Allah). When the Muslims forces were pushed back out of Toledo (Spain) by the Crusaders in 1085, they left behind a lot of works, which constitute the medieval science (medicine, math and physics, astronomy etc...). All those legacies went in favor of Europeans and fortified their situation. But until the end of the 15th century, the scale of power had remained favorable to the Muslim world under their Ottoman regime. This advantage had also to do with the introduction of fire arms that was discovered and mastered very early in Ottoman lands. However by the 16th century, when the medieval works were further developed in Europe to make possible the beginning of industrialization the balance started to shift westward. Allah states in the Quran that He does not change people condition unless they change themselves. This statement makes us understand clearly that this earthy life is a gift of our Lord but we shouldn't place it above religion. Thus the right equilibrium has to be always respected in order for the Muslims believers to prevail constantly. Yet, it is better to loose some authority than faith, and Allah knows everything better. There is no doubt that whoever strives hard to keep up with the commands of the Lord, and leaves this world in a stage of believer then Inch Allah, he or she will receive the infallible reward. And we like to insist on the fact that if tomorrow, Muslims are joint to guide the world toward this incredible Din (defined as peace of mind) and according to the Suna (teachings of prophet), then many people would follow them to Islam. For now, what we should do is to establish justice and integrity at a personal level and within our entourage; so at least we’ll be blessed with hapiness, along with full control of our life. And the hereafter will be an ever lasting delight.
Fellow Muslims, I (author) strongly believe that we can all realize extraordinary things in this present life and the next one, Inch Allah. Life is full of surprise, we can never predict what's going to happen. But be mindful that there are great projects we can all achieve. And I guaranty you Inch Allah, if we put more spirituality (Islam) to our life, we’ll be victorious. I know some people have a very busy life with lots of responsibilities, and others struggle sometimes to meet their daily needs; it is evident that everything in life will not be shinny (we are not in paradise yet). But we could be released from most of the ambushes we come across by putting more efforts into our religious beliefs.
Now in this modern life a high career is viewed by many as the absolute solution for success, and the individual who pursues this typical career is generally the one qualified for selective and renowned job tittles. So likewise the financial opportunities would more likely knock at his or her door first. But we say money does not buy happiness! The reality is economic profit alone will not solve all your problems. However, the advantage we have as Muslims believers is recognizing that any vocation is also a blessing from Allah, therefore we should be thankful to Allah for it through our actions. Since Islam is very active in society, we cannot put a barrier of separation between religion and other occupations. Let's remember that all positive knowledge are belongings of Allah. Consequently, they have to be managed as recommended by the prophets of Allah; and our last messenger Muhammad {puh} has confirmed this in his Suna (hadiths texts and the Quran). If we have this kind of oriented mind, then Allah will open further our heart (spiritual element), facilitate any studies we’re interested in, and Inch Allah happiness will come along. There are people that are naturally blessed with a great level of intelligence, but most of us are average; we are not super genius. The best way to improve is to submit ourselves to Allah, realizing that we’re nothing without Him and any beneficial knowledge comes from Him. If sincerely you have this conviction, Inch Allah you’ll start feeling the lift. And next, you’ll find out that learning new things will not be a burden at all. But you have to balance it with the practice of Islam for good results and total enjoyment. Talented people are not exempted from this submission of Allah; the combination of the two sciences (religious and social sciences) is necessary or success could be limited and/or temporary. With a suitable Islamic lifestyle, everything should shift to the positive. Islam teaches us great manner in our relationship with everyone, whether Muslims or non Muslims; total honesty and sincerity in all situations; good level of education, nothing is left off. This Din can make you in such a way that people around you will be impressed and show interest in your religion. Another important reason why Islam is concerned about education is also to avoid the excessive seduction for worldly prestige and materials that could lead blindly to religious negligence or abandon. Education, with the adequate Islamic approach can save us also from feeling any complex of inferiority or being tempted to copy on others knowing in our heart that it’s totally wrong. Therefore the responsible Muslim wants to escape from ignorance and set himself or herself high religiously and intellectually. This is more necessary than ever these days with the fast and growing evolution we are confronted to. So let’s be more ambitious with the ultimate intention to prosper in the hereafter. Muslims poets say that, learning at the young age is similar to writing on a piece of rock, in contrast to that learning at a very old age is like trying to write on water. That's why we should take our best shot right now. It’s definitely more convenient to learn during youth; and if we don’t do it at that moment, then we can still learn something later, but hardly at the very old age. So without offense to anyone, I hope that these words are not to be forgotten like spoken words that enter in one of the ears then leave from the other one. Since this is a written passage, we wanted it to be like those inscriptions on the rock or something that would last longer. For the interest of all us, I personally recommend that this text should be preserved and we should also try to reflect on it Inch Allah. May Allah make this article helpful to anyone who gets a chance to read it. Amin!
In summary, we'll state that Islam plays an essential role for Muslims. We should always start by accentuating on this religious practice. Once we have an Islamic base, confidence will built up and help stabilize our life. Then this same process will gradually shift our interest for more need of spirituality and intellectual knowledge. These are keys to look for a stronger faith and happier life. The best way to make this happen is to invest our free time in learning. If our daily schedule is supercharged, we could create more time by sacrificing some "idle activities", to avoid using the expression “unnecessary activities”. We know how satan uses worldly pleasures to put people deep into the excess of amusement and relaxation, then afterwards that he still finds ways to make them indifferent when it comes to things are beneficial. So let’s not always postpone these important matters that relate to Islam.
Spiritual blindness is certainly a contagious disease that has sunk many folks into deep darkness; and this symptom has the potential to reduce systematically our clear perception as Muslims. The only remedy against this threat is Islam, which can develop for us a system of immunity. Thus to avoid falling behind it is a must that we stay connected with the ideal Islamic atmosphere. May Allah protect us from a dramatic failure and grant us unshakable Iman, Amin!
Final word: There are certain things in Islam that words alone cannot express. Imagine if I would describe you a menu, then next you get a chance to enjoy the meal; from that point you'll notice that my little presentation cannot be an equal match or a replacement for the actual dish. The same is also true in Islam; certain blessings can be understood only through the experience. May Allah help us have a better comprehension of Islam and act upon it. Amin! May Allah bestow on us useful education and save us from learning that ends up to nothing other than destruction. Finally may He make Janna (paradise) our last resort without a heavy journey on the Day of Judgment. Amin..!
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