A Journey Through Quotes

A JOURNEY THROUGH QUOTES

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The Black Abaya Controversy

THE BLACK ABAYA CONTROVERSY:

Yesterday, I shared a post on Facebook on prohibition of 'Riba' (interest) and wearing of a Black Abaya (which is different from Burqa) by Muslim women in relation to 'True Islam' and someone asked me where is it quoted in Holy Qur'an about wearing a Black Abaya. Thus I narrated two verses from Holy Qur'an which give direction in this sensitive matter to us (Please check link: https://www.soundvision.com/article/quranic-verses-about-hijab) . Now, the point is that if a Muslim woman does not wear an Abaya but wears a modest dress otherwise which covers her properly, then it does not mean she will not qualify for paradise. In the end, only Almighty ALLAH will judge us and He has the only authority to grant leniency to someone while being strict with others. Still, if a Muslimah wears an Abaya and is striving to fulfill her obligations to both Allah and people around her and her heart is free of jealousy, hatred and pride, then in general she knows the path to salvation in the hereafter. In ultimate conclusion, wearing a Black Abaya (either with or without Niqab) is certainly not an 'extreme act' and fulfills the criteria of 'True Islam'. As for men, they have to respect a woman regardless of what she wears and if she is clad in less clothes, it does not mean they should take advantage of her and harass her.

- Syed Roman Ahsan.

Panama Leaks Vs. Weak association with Allah

Finding ALLAH

Nobody can find ALLAH sitting at home. One has to struggle and not be lazy. One has to go out in search of ALLAH. Pray in Masjid and mixing with different people. One has to find men of ALLAH and learn from them. One has to help the POOR and care for the needy. One has to sacrifice many things for ALLAH. BUT ONE MUST NOT SIT AT HOME - NO SIR !!!!

- Syed Roman Ahsan.

Going to China for Education - Weak hadith

GOING TO CHINA FOR EDUCATION - A WEAK HADITH NARRATION:

The hadith on going to China for education is a weak hadith narration and not authentic. China was never the center of learning 1400 years ago in any case, so our dear Prophet (pbuh) could not have mentioned it in his sermons to incite his followers on gaining education. However, the need to gain knowledge is highlighted in Islam very clearly.

The most important kind of knowledge in Islam is one which prepares us how to live this life to attain salvation in the hereafter. We should not neglect that and then we have to pay attention to acquiring knowledge which benefits us in this world also - in other words known as "worldly knowledge". But before becoming "obsessed" with "worldly knowledge" it is necessary to know the do's and don't's of leading our life in compliance with the principles of Islam.

Secondly, in these times, we have to check also what kind of education is being delivered by our institutions. We have influx of money-making educational institutions now-a-days with more focus on Westernization and cutting off our youth from the roots of our culture and Islamic values. We need to strike a balance between our Eastern values and Western knowledge.

Also, there is a difference between gaining knowledge and getting a degree. If one acquires a degree, it does not automatically mean that one has acquired knowledge. Knowledge is something else and one has to work hard for it!

- Syed Roman Ahsan.