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CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS

OFOFAN IDEAL ISLAMIC MOVEMENTAN IDEAL ISLAMIC MOVEMENT

WORKER WORKER


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AA--Some Desirable CharacteristicsSome Desirable Characteristics

Iman, Islam, Taqwah, IhsaanIman, Islam, Taqwah, IhsaanRahmah or soft heartednessRahmah or soft heartednessAbility to face and solve problems properlyAbility to face and solve problems properly

Strong determination and will power Strong determination and will power ForgivenessForgivenessHard workingHard workingBravery and courageBravery and courage

Love for the companionsLove for the companions No desire to seek position No desire to seek positionAbide by the discipline of the JamaahAbide by the discipline of the JamaahAdalAdal


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Qu ran describes Ideal M u slimQu ran describes Ideal M u slim

023023. .001 001 The believers must (eventually) win through,The believers must (eventually) win through,- -

023023. .002 002 Those who humble themselves in their prayers;Those who humble themselves in their prayers;

023023. .003 003 Who avoid vain talk;Who avoid vain talk;Surah Al MuminoonSurah Al Muminoon 2323: : 11 --1111


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Su rah F u rqanSu rah F u rqan 2525::6363--7777

025025. .063 063 And the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earthAnd the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earthin humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, "Peace!";in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, "Peace!";

025025. .064 064 Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate andThose who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate andstanding;standing;

025025. .065 065 Those who say, "Our Lord! avert from us the Wrath of Hell, for its WrathThose who say, "Our Lord! avert from us the Wrath of Hell, for its Wrathis indeed an affliction grievous,is indeed an affliction grievous,- -

025025. .066 066 "Evil indeed is it as an abode, and as a place to rest in";"Evil indeed is it as an abode, and as a place to rest in";


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Su rah Maarij 70:19Su rah Maarij 70:19- -

070070. .019 019 070070. .019 019 Truly man was created very impatient;Truly man was created very impatient;- -

070070. .020 020 070070. .020 020 Fretful when evil touches him;Fretful when evil touches him;

070070. .021 021 070070. .021 021 And niggardly when good reaches him;And niggardly when good reaches him;- -

070070. .022 022 070070. .022 022 Not so those devoted to Prayer; Not so those devoted to Prayer;- -


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AA-- Desirable CharacteristicsDesirable Characteristics

11--Excellence in Taqwah and followingExcellence in Taqwah and followingShariahShariah

O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a femaleand made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other

(not that ye may despise each other) .Verily the most honored of you in thesight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.

And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)

Al-Hujurat, 49:13


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4 Levels of Iman4 Levels of Iman

ImanImanIslamIslam

TaqwahTaqwahIhsaanIhsaan


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22 --SoftSoft--heartedness and Kindnessheartedness and Kindness

It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thoudost deal gently with them.

Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted they

would have broken away from about thee; so pass over (their faults) and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them;

and consult them in affairs (of moment).Then when thou hast taken a

decision put thy trust in Allah.For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him

[Ayah: Al-Imran, 3:159]


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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used toProphet Muhammad (PBUH) used to

say,say, Allah (s.w.t.) is not kind to him who is not Allah (s.w.t.) is not kind to him who is notkind to men.kind to men.

K indness adorns everything, whileK indness adorns everything, whileharshness disgraces everything!harshness disgraces everything! A soft heart is near Allah, while a hard one A soft heart is near Allah, while a hard oneis remote from him.is remote from him.


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33 --Ingenuity and Ability to Face andIngenuity and Ability to Face andSolve ProblemsSolve Problems

W hen Prophet (s.a.w.) appointed M u az Ibn Jabal (r.a.a.)W hen Prophet (s.a.w.) appointed M u az Ibn Jabal (r.a.a.)as governor of Yemen, he asked him, How will yo u makeas governor of Yemen, he asked him, How will yo u makedecisions when a matter is presented to yo u? He replied,decisions when a matter is presented to yo u? He replied, I shall decide according to g u idance in Qu ran. If I did not I shall decide according to g u idance in Qu ran. If I did notfind clear direction there, then I shall decide in accordancefind clear direction there, then I shall decide in accordancewith the S u nnah of the Prophet. If I did not find a clearwith the S u nnah of the Prophet. If I did not find a cleardirective in either of these so u rces, then I shall decide indirective in either of these so u rces, then I shall decide inaccordance with my Ijtihad. Upon listening to thisaccordance with my Ijtihad. Upon listening to thisresponse, the Prophet (s.a.w.) thanked Allah (s.w.t.) whoresponse, the Prophet (s.a.w.) thanked Allah (s.w.t.) whogu ided M u az to the right proced u re in making decisions. (gu ided M u az to the right proced u re in making decisions. (

Ab u Dawood)Ab u Dawood)Y ou needY ou need 11 --Knowledge or IlmKnowledge or Ilm22 -- ExperienceExperience33 -- HikmahHikmah


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44 --Strong Determination and will power Strong Determination and will power

..Pass over (their faults) and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them;

and consult them in affairs.Then when thou

hast taken a decision putthy trust in Allah.Verily! Allah loves

those who put their trust (in Him).Al-Imran, 3:159


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55 --ForgivenessForgiveness

Forgiveness to the CompanionsForgiveness to the Companions : In an Islamic: In an IslamicJamaah, everyone has the right to criticize orJamaah, everyone has the right to criticize ordiffer with others. It is necessary for worker thatdiffer with others. It is necessary for worker thatwhen criticized, he o u ght not to keep any anger inwhen criticized, he o u ght not to keep any anger inhis heart.his heart.Forgiveness to the enemiesForgiveness to the enemies- - The Prophet (p.b. u .h),The Prophet (p.b. u .h),ou r role model, always u sed to invoke blessings onou r role model, always u sed to invoke blessings onhis enemies instead of taking revenge from themhis enemies instead of taking revenge from themfor the harm done to him.for the harm done to him.


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66 --Hard WorkingHard Working

The Prophet (p.b. u .h) never felt low in doing anyThe Prophet (p.b. u .h) never felt low in doing anykind of work. He u sed to milk goats, patch hiskind of work. He u sed to milk goats, patch hisown clothes, sweep his ho u se, mend his shoes, andown clothes, sweep his ho u se, mend his shoes, and

sometimes cook his own food.sometimes cook his own food.

An advisor of Omar Ibn Abd u l Aziz (r.a.a.) said,An advisor of Omar Ibn Abd u l Aziz (r.a.a.) said,O Ameer of Believers! Yo u r days and nights areO Ameer of Believers! Yo u r days and nights are

cons u med in taking care of peoples matter. Yo u cons u med in taking care of peoples matter. Yo u sho u ld set aside some time to rest. He responded,sho u ld set aside some time to rest. He responded, There is no free time now. I shall get free time There is no free time now. I shall get free timewhen I am with Allah (s.w.t.).when I am with Allah (s.w.t.).


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77 --Bravery and CourageBravery and Courage

B ravery towards the opponents: B ravery towards the opponents:W hen Prophet (SA W ) was offered by theW hen Prophet (SA W ) was offered by the

pagans to take anything he wanted b u t leavepagans to take anything he wanted b u t leavehis mission, he ref u sed to do so.his mission, he ref u sed to do so.B ravery within the jamah B ravery within the jamah- - An IslamicAn Islamicworker sho u ld speak with co u rage in theworker sho u ld speak with co u rage in theworkers meeting whatever he feels is rightworkers meeting whatever he feels is rightor wrong.or wrong.


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88 --Love for the companions :Love for the companions :

R estrain thyself along with thosewho cry unto their lord at morningand evening, seeking his countenance;and let not your eyes overlook them 18:28


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Examples of Prophets Love for hisExamples of Prophets Love for his

companionscompanionsProphet had great affection and love for hisProphet had great affection and love for hisda u ghter Fatima. Once she wanted a maidda u ghter Fatima. Once she wanted a maid- -servant o u t of spoils of the war. He replied asservant o u t of spoils of the war. He replied as

yet the companions of S u fa have not beenyet the companions of S u fa have not beensu pplied with s u ch provisions. I cannot t u rn tosu pplied with s u ch provisions. I cannot t u rn tomy family needs before they get their sharemy family needs before they get their shareOnce his da u ghter Fatima and two da u ghters of Once his da u ghter Fatima and two da u ghters of Zu bair (r.a.a) came to the Prophet asking forZu bair (r.a.a) came to the Prophet asking forsome booty in order to meet their basic needs.some booty in order to meet their basic needs.He replied the orphans of warriors who fell inHe replied the orphans of warriors who fell inthe battle of Badr will be given first preference.the battle of Badr will be given first preference.


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99 --No Desires or Efforts to Seek No Desires or Efforts to Seek

LeadershipLeadership

As for the abode of the Hereafter, W e assignAs for the abode of the Hereafter, W e assignit u nto those who seek not position of it u nto those who seek not position of au thority (or leadership) in earth and norau thority (or leadership) in earth and nordisr u ption. The seq u el is for those who aredisr u ption. The seq u el is for those who arefearf u l of Allah. (Alfearf u l of Allah. (Al- -Q asas:Q asas: 8383))


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Rasulullah (p . b .u.h) explained thisRasulullah (p . b .u.h) explained this

point:

point:

" Don't seek r u le. If yo u are given (leadership) for asking," Don't seek r u le. If yo u are given (leadership) for asking,yo u will be entr u sted to it. If it is given to yo u , witho u t,yo u will be entr u sted to it. If it is given to yo u , witho u t,asking, yo u will be aided therein. " (Bu khari)asking, yo u will be aided therein. " (Bu khari)"W hosoever seeks j u dgeship, he will be entr u sted with this"W hosoever seeks j u dgeship, he will be entr u sted with this(to carry o u t the task) himself. W hoever is forced (by the(to carry o u t the task) himself. W hoever is forced (by theJamaah) to be one, Allah will send one angel who willJamaah) to be one, Allah will send one angel who willkeep him on the right track. " (Ab ukeep him on the right track. " (Ab u --Dawood)Dawood) I swear by Allah! W e do not give this leadership to I swear by Allah! W e do not give this leadership toanyone who seeks it or is greedy for it. " (Bu khari)anyone who seeks it or is greedy for it. " (Bu khari)" The most dishonest among yo u is one who seeks it" The most dishonest among yo u is one who seeks it(leadership). " (Ab u(leadership). " (Ab u --Dawood)Dawood)


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1010 -- Abide by the discipline of theAbide by the discipline of the

Jamaah.

Jamaah.

Only those are believers, who believe in Allah and His Messenger:Only those are believers, who believe in Allah and His Messenger:when they are with him on a matter req u iring collective action, they dowhen they are with him on a matter req u iring collective action, they donot depart u ntil they have asked for his leave; those who ask for thynot depart u ntil they have asked for his leave; those who ask for thyleave are those who believe in Allah and His Messenger; so when theyleave are those who believe in Allah and His Messenger; so when theyask for thy leave, for some b u siness of theirs, give leave to those of ask for thy leave, for some b u siness of theirs, give leave to those of

them whom thou

wilt, and ask Allah for their forgiveness: for Allah isthem whom thou

wilt, and ask Allah for their forgiveness: for Allah isOftOft--Forgiving, Most Mercif u l.Forgiving, Most Mercif u l.

AlAl--Qu r'an,Qu r'an, 02 402 4 ..062062 (An(An--Noor [The Light])Noor [The Light])


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1111 -- Adal Adal or Justiceor Justice

O ye who believe! stand o u t firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fairO ye who believe! stand o u t firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fairdealing, and let not the hatred of others to yo u make yo u swerve todealing, and let not the hatred of others to yo u make yo u swerve to

wrong and depart from j u stice. Be j u st: that is next to piety: and fearwrong and depart from j u stice. Be j u st: that is next to piety: and fearAllah. For Allah is wellAllah. For Allah is well- -acq u ainted with all that ye do.acq u ainted with all that ye do.005005..008008 (Al(Al--Maeda)Maeda)

Say: " My Lord hath commanded j u stice; and that ye set yo u r wholeSay: " My Lord hath commanded j u stice; and that ye set yo u r wholeselves (to Him) at every time and place of prayer, and call u pon Him,selves (to Him) at every time and place of prayer, and call u pon Him,making yo u r devotion sincere as in His sight: s u ch as He created yo u inmaking yo u r devotion sincere as in His sight: s u ch as He created yo u inthe beginning, so shall ye ret u rn. Araaf,the beginning, so shall ye ret u rn. Araaf, 77::2929


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Ahadith regarding AdalAhadith regarding Adal

-- Abd u llah Ibn Omar (r.a.a.) reported thatAbd u llah Ibn Omar (r.a.a.) reported thatthe Prophet (s.a.w.) said, Those who dothe Prophet (s.a.w.) said, Those who do

j u stice shall sit on the thrones of light on the j u stice shall sit on the thrones of light on theright hand of Allah (s.w.t.). These peopleright hand of Allah (s.w.t.). These peopleu sed to do j u stice in the matters of u sed to do j u stice in the matters of administration, family matters and anyadministration, family matters and any

responsibility which was assigned to them.responsibility which was assigned to them.(M u slim K itab u l Amarah)(M u slim K itab u l Amarah)


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Ahadith regarding AdalAhadith regarding Adal

-- Abd u llah Ibn Abbas reported that the ProphetAbd u llah Ibn Abbas reported that the Prophet(s.a.w.) said, One day of Imam who does j u stice is(s.a.w.) said, One day of Imam who does j u stice isbetter than sixty years of optional Salaat. Onebetter than sixty years of optional Salaat. One

penal law of Islam when implemented on the earthpenal law of Islam when implemented on the earthbrings blessings more than the forty days of rain.brings blessings more than the forty days of rain.(Targhib, Tibrani)(Targhib, Tibrani)-- Ab u H u rairah (r.a.a.) reported that the ProphetAb u H u rairah (r.a.a.) reported that the Prophet(s.a.w.) said, Du a of three people is not rejected:(s.a.w.) said, Du a of three people is not rejected:Fasting person till he breaks the fast, Imam whoFasting person till he breaks the fast, Imam whodoes j u stice, oppressed person who is donedoes j u stice, oppressed person who is donewrong. (Tirmizi, Ahmad, Ibn Maja)wrong. (Tirmizi, Ahmad, Ibn Maja)


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BB-- Undesirable CharacteristicsUndesirable Characteristics- -

11--Pride and ArrogancePride and Arrogance22-- Show off and seeking recognitionShow off and seeking recognition- - (Riya)(Riya)33-- Desire and Intention for Material BenefitDesire and Intention for Material Benefit44 -- Considering oneself perfect and better thanConsidering oneself perfect and better than

othersothers- - (H u bb(H u bb--ee-- Nafs)Nafs)55--Extremism and Imbalance in tho u ghts and actionsExtremism and Imbalance in tho u ghts and actions

66-- NarrowNarrow- -mindednessmindedness- -(Sh u h(Sh u h--ee-- Nafs)Nafs)77-- W eak W eak-- Determination and Inactivity:Determination and Inactivity:


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11 --Pride and ArrogancePride and Arrogance

This is the worst negative trait in a person and isThis is the worst negative trait in a person and issatanic in its origin.satanic in its origin.Su ch person is deprived of Allah (s.w.t.) g u idanceSu ch person is deprived of Allah (s.w.t.) g u idanceand s u pport.and s u pport.Arrogant attit u de towards the fellow h u mansArrogant attit u de towards the fellow h u mans

creates disliking against him till he looses allcreates disliking against him till he looses allinfl u ence and credibility.infl u ence and credibility.Self praise and highlighting individ u alSelf praise and highlighting individ u alachievements become a habit for s u ch person.achievements become a habit for s u ch person.


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H ow to prevent this disease? H ow to prevent this disease?

There m u st be constant reminder that greatnessThere m u st be constant reminder that greatnessand real pride belong to Allah (s.w.t.). Everyoneand real pride belong to Allah (s.w.t.). Everyonem u st develop h u mility.m u st develop h u mility.

M u hasibah Nafs or acco u ntability at individ u alM u hasibah Nafs or acco u ntability at individ u aland Jamaah level m u st contin u e.and Jamaah level m u st contin u e.One m u st look to those who are ahead of him inOne m u st look to those who are ahead of him inthe path of Allah (s.w.t.).the path of Allah (s.w.t.).

Jamaah m u st remain vigilant abo u t any signs of Jamaah m u st remain vigilant abo u t any signs of arrogance in its members or leaders and m u st takearrogance in its members or leaders and m u st takeaction to remove it.action to remove it.


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22-- Show off and seeking recognitionShow off and seeking recognition- -(Riya)(Riya)

Every good deed is to be done with p u reEvery good deed is to be done with p u reintention to seek the pleas u re of Allahintention to seek the pleas u re of Allah(s.w.t.) or Ikhlaas.(s.w.t.) or Ikhlaas.Riya negates the val u e of good deed in theRiya negates the val u e of good deed in thesight of Allah (s.w.t.).sight of Allah (s.w.t.).W ith Riya one is not able to perform anyW ith Riya one is not able to perform anygood deed appropriately since there isgood deed appropriately since there isconcern to get more praise and approval.concern to get more praise and approval.


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P revention of Riya P revention of Riya

One m u st always keep an eye u pon his intentionsOne m u st always keep an eye u pon his intentionsand make s u re it is p u rely to seek the pleas u re of and make s u re it is p u rely to seek the pleas u re of AllahAllah

At individ u al level, one m u st try to do some goodAt individ u al level, one m u st try to do some gooddeeds secretly, e.g., Tahajj u d, charity etc.deeds secretly, e.g., Tahajj u d, charity etc.Jamaah m u st disco u rage any trends to show off Jamaah m u st disco u rage any trends to show off performanceperformanceIf there is a trend to Riya in anyone, it m u st beIf there is a trend to Riya in anyone, it m u st becorrected with M u hasibah.corrected with M u hasibah.


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33-- Desire and Intention for MaterialDesire and Intention for MaterialBenefitBenefit- -

There m u st not be any intention to achieveThere m u st not be any intention to achievesome material benefits like power, money,some material benefits like power, money,position or favors.position or favors.This str u ggle m u st be p u rely to seek theThis str u ggle m u st be p u rely to seek thepleas u re of Allah (s.w.t.).pleas u re of Allah (s.w.t.).In order to keep the intentions of theIn order to keep the intentions of the

Jamaah and workers free of personalJamaah and workers free of personalmaterial gains req u ires lot of Tazkia andmaterial gains req u ires lot of Tazkia andM u jahida (str u ggle).M u jahida (str u ggle).


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44 -- Considering oneself perfect andConsidering oneself perfect andbetter than othersbetter than others- - (H u bb(H u bb--ee-- Nafs)Nafs)It starts with the feeling in a person that he is freeIt starts with the feeling in a person that he is freeof mistakes.of mistakes.He ignores his personal weaknesses and providesHe ignores his personal weaknesses and provides

an explanation for s u ch weaknesses satisfying him.an explanation for s u ch weaknesses satisfying him.He finds many people in the Jamaah who areHe finds many people in the Jamaah who arebetter than him. This creates jealo u sy (Hasad) inbetter than him. This creates jealo u sy (Hasad) inhis heart against s u ch people. Then he engages inhis heart against s u ch people. Then he engages in

u nd u e prying (Taj u ssu s) in others matters to findu nd u e prying (Taj u ssu s) in others matters to findfa u lts in them. This leads him to back bitingfa u lts in them. This leads him to back biting(Ghiba) and conspiring (Najwah). One may go on(Ghiba) and conspiring (Najwah). One may go onto lying ( K izb) and false allegation (Bh u tan).to lying ( K izb) and false allegation (Bh u tan).


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ConsequencesConsequences- -

If there are many people affected with it, then itIf there are many people affected with it, then itcan res u lt in disr u ption of the whole Jamaah.can res u lt in disr u ption of the whole Jamaah.This disease can res u lt in gro u ping within theThis disease can res u lt in gro u ping within theJamaah. Each gro u p may engage in backbiting,Jamaah. Each gro u p may engage in backbiting,tattle tailing, conspiring with vengeance andtattle tailing, conspiring with vengeance andhatred in their hearts for each other.hatred in their hearts for each other.M u tu al relations are damaged. Tension, hostilityM u tu al relations are damaged. Tension, hostilityand animosity take roots in the hearts expressedand animosity take roots in the hearts expressedby verbal attacks.by verbal attacks.


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Remedy RemedyIstighfar or asking Allahs forgivenessIstighfar or asking Allahs forgiveness- - This helps theThis helps theindivid u al to keep an eye u pon his mistakes andindivid u al to keep an eye u pon his mistakes andweaknesses which leads to h u mility.weaknesses which leads to h u mility.Enjoining good and forbidding evil.Enjoining good and forbidding evil.

HasadHasad- -Jealo u sy and animosity. One m u st be on g u ardJealo u sy and animosity. One m u st be on g u ardagainst this evil feeling.against this evil feeling.Taj u ssu sTaj u ssu s--Evil estimation abo u t others and then engage inEvil estimation abo u t others and then engage in

prying.prying.One m u st avoid Ghiba or backbiting.One m u st avoid Ghiba or backbiting.

Namima or reporting statements from one person to theNamima or reporting statements from one person to theotherotherNajwah. This involves secret cons u ltations between two orNajwah. This involves secret cons u ltations between two ormore people.more people.

Taj u ssu s-Evil estimation abo u t others and then engage in prying.


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55--Extremism and Imbalance inExtremism and Imbalance intho u ghts and actionstho u ghts and actions- -

O people of the Book! Commit no excesses in yo u r religion: NISA 4 :171Prophet (s.a.w.) instr u cted u s in the following Ahadith on this s u bject:

1Beware! Do not go to extremism (Gh u lu ).People before yo u were destroyed d u e to this extremism.

2-Ibn Masood reports that the Prophet (s.a.w.)said three times, Extremists are destroyed.

3- Give (permissible) concessions (in Islam) and do not

ca u se hardship. Give glad tidings and do not provoke disliking.4 -

Yo u have been sent (to the mankind) toprovide ease and not to make it (religion) hard.

5It never happened that the Prophet (s.a.w.) was given choice between two matters


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66-- NarrowNarrow- -mindednessmindedness- -(Sh u h(Sh u h--ee--Nafs)Nafs)

This negative q u ality means selfishness andThis negative q u ality means selfishness andmiserly attit u de to others.miserly attit u de to others.

And those saved from the coveto u sness of And those saved from the coveto u sness of their own so u ls they are the ones thattheir own so u ls they are the ones thatachieve prosperity. Hasharachieve prosperity. Hashar 59 59::99


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S ymptoms S ymptoms--

Minimizing ones mistakes b u t magnifying others and notMinimizing ones mistakes b u t magnifying others and notforgiving them.forgiving them.Considers his diffic u lties very important b u t othersConsiders his diffic u lties very important b u t othersdiffic u lties are j u st exc u ses for him.diffic u lties are j u st exc u ses for him.Enforcing ones likes u pon others, b u t do not give anyEnforcing ones likes u pon others, b u t do not give anyimportance to others likings.importance to others likings.Unnecessary criticism u pon others opinion or stand.Unnecessary criticism u pon others opinion or stand.W hen he is criticized he reacts violently and in rage.W hen he is criticized he reacts violently and in rage.

No tolerance to others remarks which may be differentNo tolerance to others remarks which may be differentfrom his position.from his position.Bitterness in relations and in m u tu al arg u ments res u ltingBitterness in relations and in m u tu al arg u ments res u ltingin freq u ent in fights.in freq u ent in fights.


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ConsequencesConsequences- -M u tu al disliking and hatred.M u tu al disliking and hatred.

Repeated bickering and arg u mentations.Repeated bickering and arg u mentations.Gro u ping and in fights.Gro u ping and in fights. Remedy Remedy--

Generosity in giving time and spending u pon others.Generosity in giving time and spending u pon others.Forgiveness to others and overlooking their minorForgiveness to others and overlooking their minormistakes.mistakes.Being flexible and give concessions to others whereverBeing flexible and give concessions to others whereverpossible in Jamaah.possible in Jamaah.Develop tolerance to others criticism.Develop tolerance to others criticism.Be very kind and soft hearted towards others.Be very kind and soft hearted towards others.K eep an eye u pon ones mistakes and look at othersK eep an eye u pon ones mistakes and look at othersvirt u es.virt u es.Prefer to absorb h u rting remarks and never h u rt othersPrefer to absorb h u rting remarks and never h u rt otherswith theirs.with theirs.Su pport those who are falling back in their endeavorsSu pport those who are falling back in their endeavorsrather than p u shing them o u t.rather than p u shing them o u t.


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77-- W eak W eak-- Determination andDetermination andInactivity:Inactivity:

A person responds to a movements message b u t grad u ally his interestA person responds to a movements message b u t grad u ally his interestis lost in its work.is lost in its work.He tries to avoid responsibilities.He tries to avoid responsibilities.He does not like to spend time, money or effort for the Jamaah.He does not like to spend time, money or effort for the Jamaah.He prefers all other engagement in his life u pon Jamaah work.He prefers all other engagement in his life u pon Jamaah work.He only maintains minimal contact with the Jamaah. This conditionHe only maintains minimal contact with the Jamaah. This conditionprevails u pon him in a grad u al way like transition from yo u th to oldprevails u pon him in a grad u al way like transition from yo u th to oldage.age.If this disease is not stopped, it may affect many others in the JamaahIf this disease is not stopped, it may affect many others in the Jamaahlike an epidemic. W hoever is affected by this anomaly gives example of like an epidemic. W hoever is affected by this anomaly gives example of the others who are not active.the others who are not active.

He presents different exc u ses to cover his lack of activity.He presents different exc u ses to cover his lack of activity.He may start telling lies to cover his inactivityHe may start telling lies to cover his inactivity


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More symptoms of weak More symptoms of weak determination and inactivitydetermination and inactivity

W hen he sees that he is going to be exposed regarding his inactivity,W hen he sees that he is going to be exposed regarding his inactivity,then he starts criticizing the Jamaah and its leadership.then he starts criticizing the Jamaah and its leadership.Initially he does not tell the real reasons for this inactivity, b u t whenInitially he does not tell the real reasons for this inactivity, b u t whenasked he starts more criticism u pon individ u als and Jamaah. He triesasked he starts more criticism u pon individ u als and Jamaah. He triesto find fa u lts in the Jamaah system and presents a list. He ignores theto find fa u lts in the Jamaah system and presents a list. He ignores thefact that this sho u ld have been the exact reason for more activity.fact that this sho u ld have been the exact reason for more activity.He p u ts the responsibility of his inactivity u pon others ignoring the factHe p u ts the responsibility of his inactivity u pon others ignoring the factthat there is a record with Allah (s.w.t.) which will expose him on thethat there is a record with Allah (s.w.t.) which will expose him on theDay of J u dgment. He also does not realize that this is a trap of SatanDay of J u dgment. He also does not realize that this is a trap of Satanand his Nafs.and his Nafs.By adopting this way, he becomes a bad example for those who haveBy adopting this way, he becomes a bad example for those who havesame weakness.same weakness.Inactivity and weak determination becomes a movement and thoseInactivity and weak determination becomes a movement and thosewho are s u ffering with it then engage in providing new arg u ments andwho are s u ffering with it then engage in providing new arg u ments and

ju stifications for it. ju stifications for it.This trend if not stopped can lead to serio u s damage to the Jamaah.This trend if not stopped can lead to serio u s damage to the Jamaah.


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Remedy: Remedy:

Jamaah sho u ld assess whether the reason forJamaah sho u ld assess whether the reason forinactivity is weak determination or there are someinactivity is weak determination or there are somegen u ine reasons to be addressed.gen u ine reasons to be addressed.W henever s u ch attit u de is bro u ght to notice,W henever s u ch attit u de is bro u ght to notice,Jamaah sho u ld try to correct it with advice andJamaah sho u ld try to correct it with advice andreminder.reminder.Su ch person sho u ld be p u t thro u gh M u hasibah soSu ch person sho u ld be p u t thro u gh M u hasibah sothat others may not follow his example.that others may not follow his example.

Jamaah m u st not allow s u ch persons to hide thisJamaah m u st not allow s u ch persons to hide thisweakness behind lies and deception. These m u stweakness behind lies and deception. These m u stbe exposed and corrective action be taken.be exposed and corrective action be taken.

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