Honorable Muslims!
In the verse I have recited, Allah the Almighty (swt) states, “You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah...”[1]
Dear Believers!
Each Muslim, proud to be a part of the lauded “best nation,” imprints only the high values of Islam on their hearts and minds. They adopt a cautious approach toward any forms of thinking, practice, and habit that are not based on revelation. They keep away from situations that might put their faith in jeopardy. They mirror the morals of Islam with their words and acts. They do not chase worldly cravings and desires. They are conscious of the importance of hard work, as well as the abundance of divine blessings that come as a result of halal earning. They are conscious of the fact that they will be held accountable for what they buy or sell. They are content with what is halal, even if it is only marginally sufficient. They do not squander their lives on alcohol, which dulls the mind, or on gambling, which destroys homes and families.
Dear Muslims!
Muslims who maintain their identity do not get lost in the whirlpool of popular culture. They do not adopt lifestyles of other cultures without consideration. They do not accept symbols, modes of entertainment, attitudes, or behaviors that are inconsistent with our faith or authentic tradition. They are fully aware that doing so erodes Muslim identity and alienates society and future generations from their religion, history, and values. They are not blind to the fact that several civilizations that have vanished from history first lost their faith and values, and then their culture, literature, and art.
Dear Believers!
Our Prophet (saw) warns us as follows: “Whoever imitates any people is one of them.”[2] In other words, whoever accepts another’s beliefs and practices, rather than living by and preserving their own, gradually begins to think and act like them. Because it is inescapable that material and physical affinity will have spiritual ramifications.
So, let us be mindful of our responsibility to our Lord (swt), humanity, and future generations. Let us hold onto the Qur’an and the Sunnah wholeheartedly. Let us arm ourselves with the morals and manners of Islam in all spheres of our lives. Let us avoid all types of words, understandings, and practices that draw us away from our reason of creation, as well as degrade our culture and civilization. Let us not forget that nations exist and thrive on the basis of their religious and moral values and the awareness that is nourished by these values.
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[1] Al-i ‘Imran, 3/110.
[2] Abu Dawud, Libas, 4.
General Directorate of Religious Services
Dear Believers!
Each Muslim, proud to be a part of the lauded “best nation,” imprints only the high values of Islam on their hearts and minds. They adopt a cautious approach toward any forms of thinking, practice, and habit that are not based on revelation. They keep away from situations that might put their faith in jeopardy. They mirror the morals of Islam with their words and acts. They do not chase worldly cravings and desires. They are conscious of the importance of hard work, as well as the abundance of divine blessings that come as a result of halal earning. They are conscious of the fact that they will be held accountable for what they buy or sell. They are content with what is halal, even if it is only marginally sufficient. They do not squander their lives on alcohol, which dulls the mind, or on gambling, which destroys homes and families.
Dear Muslims!
Muslims who maintain their identity do not get lost in the whirlpool of popular culture. They do not adopt lifestyles of other cultures without consideration. They do not accept symbols, modes of entertainment, attitudes, or behaviors that are inconsistent with our faith or authentic tradition. They are fully aware that doing so erodes Muslim identity and alienates society and future generations from their religion, history, and values. They are not blind to the fact that several civilizations that have vanished from history first lost their faith and values, and then their culture, literature, and art.
Dear Believers!
Our Prophet (saw) warns us as follows: “Whoever imitates any people is one of them.”[2] In other words, whoever accepts another’s beliefs and practices, rather than living by and preserving their own, gradually begins to think and act like them. Because it is inescapable that material and physical affinity will have spiritual ramifications.
So, let us be mindful of our responsibility to our Lord (swt), humanity, and future generations. Let us hold onto the Qur’an and the Sunnah wholeheartedly. Let us arm ourselves with the morals and manners of Islam in all spheres of our lives. Let us avoid all types of words, understandings, and practices that draw us away from our reason of creation, as well as degrade our culture and civilization. Let us not forget that nations exist and thrive on the basis of their religious and moral values and the awareness that is nourished by these values.
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[1] Al-i ‘Imran, 3/110.
[2] Abu Dawud, Libas, 4.
General Directorate of Religious Services