The Time for Seclusion (III)
The
Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “If you are living at
that time then a time will come upon you when there will be a large number of
lecturers and preachers but only a few scholars and learned men, a large number
of beggars but only a few charitable persons. In those times learning and
knowledge will be subordinate to desires and lusts.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam
Ghazzali]
This is what the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said regarding the times of trials and tribulations (Fitan). The plethora of people who will talk about Islam without deep knowledge is one of the signs of the times of Fitan.
Why is it that when it comes to medicine we want to see only the most highly qualified doctors, but when it comes to Islam we are willing to take it from anybody?
Why is it that if butchers and carpenters were to talk about treating heart attacks and strokes on talk shows, we would assume it’s a comedy (unless the butchers and carpenters were graduates of medical schools), but if doctors and engineers talk about Islam we take it seriously (even if they are not graduates of seminaries-Madaaris)?
Why is it that we are more concerned about the health of the body that will perish in a few years for sure, but unconcerned about the health of the soul which will never die?
So what should one do if they find themselves in such times when lecturers and preachers abound but men of real learning and courage are few?
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “Remain within the bounds of your house; control your tongue; adopt what you know and give up what you do not know; establish contact with the special few privately and ignore the general public.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam Ghazzali]
This is what the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said regarding the times of trials and tribulations (Fitan). The plethora of people who will talk about Islam without deep knowledge is one of the signs of the times of Fitan.
Why is it that when it comes to medicine we want to see only the most highly qualified doctors, but when it comes to Islam we are willing to take it from anybody?
Why is it that if butchers and carpenters were to talk about treating heart attacks and strokes on talk shows, we would assume it’s a comedy (unless the butchers and carpenters were graduates of medical schools), but if doctors and engineers talk about Islam we take it seriously (even if they are not graduates of seminaries-Madaaris)?
Why is it that we are more concerned about the health of the body that will perish in a few years for sure, but unconcerned about the health of the soul which will never die?
So what should one do if they find themselves in such times when lecturers and preachers abound but men of real learning and courage are few?
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “Remain within the bounds of your house; control your tongue; adopt what you know and give up what you do not know; establish contact with the special few privately and ignore the general public.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam Ghazzali]
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