It’s up to you to set a shining example

Due to what is happening in the world at the moment, people from all over the world are coming into Islam very fast and in large numbers; many are coming to this country to study or to train as an Imam. With so many new people joining the faith, we must be sure that each and everyone of them is educated and understands the true meaning and nature of the teachings of the Qur’an.

We Muslims must pull our socks up. We must set a good example to the rest of the country and the world. It’s no good blaming the press and the Media and non-Muslim ignorance. Muslims have their part to play too.

Muslim arrogance towards non-Muslims is as unacceptable as any racism in this country.

We live in a Britain where the majority of people are non-Muslims. We have to learn to live in this environment – but at the same time people of different faiths need to open their arms and embrace us.

It is every person’s duty to better themselves by following their faith correctly: finding peace, respect and understanding with others. If you know ten people of ten different faiths, then put yourselves in their shoes try and understand where they are coming from.

Question them, talk to them; the fact that you have bothered to ask questions shows that you acknowledge them.

Be open minded and learn one step at a time

It’s good for Muslims to understand Christianity, Judaism and Sikhism other religions as well as Islam because the most important thing about studying a faith is to be minded and see things from different angles. Being one-sided and narrow minded is a path that leads to misinterpretations and extremism. My advice is to learn slowly but surely step by step; don’t overdose on your faith or try and jump ahead before you are ready.

Learning about Islam is a process – one that took me nine long years to understand and I’m still learning Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah).

So be patient and moderate in your learning; give priority to study the Qur’an and the Hadith. But also give time to learn about other religions so that you can have a better understanding of yourself and those around you.

At the time of the Prophet Muhammed, pagans, Muslims and Jews all lived in the same village harmoniously and we need to return to those times again.

We as Britons need to set a good example to the rest of the world.

I Pray to Allah Tala (God) that may this blog be means for people to benefit from and help them in their lives, not just for them but for all their loved once too.

Ameen.