It's a Mercy from Allah that He has sent us not only into Muslim families but to families that are closely adherent to Islam, just as Prophets Ibraheem and Yusuf (a.s.) prayed, " . . . keep us in the company of the righteous" (26:83, 12:101).
And Allah likewise says, " . . . what an excellent companionship that is!" (4:69).
While reminding us of this immense blessing, Allah also says, "You are the best community among mankind, selected to encourage goodness and avert bad . . . " (3:110).
Allah also gives us the principles for this high profile job, "Call to the Path of your Lord with wisdom, admirable counseling, and utmost courtesy in argument" (16:125).
I’m writing to you to gather your opinion and understanding on the following issue so that we can avert the concerned sin in the proper way, wisely and respectfully, for Allah says, "I’ve honoured the children of Adam . . . " (17:70).
It’s being increasingly observed that children of highly religious families like us are not being able to abide by some of the top priority Guidelines from Allah, like the following.
· "Marry chaste women from among the believers and . . . maintain chastity; don’t commit adultery nor take them as girlfriends" (Surah Al-Ma'idah - 5:5).
· " . . . get them married . . . they should be chaste, neither adulterous, nor taking boyfriends . . . " (Surah An-Nisa - 4:25).
· "Tell the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their chastity . . . " (Surah An-Noor - 24:30).
· " . . . and be not too complacent in speech, lest a diseased heart is moved with desire, but speak respectably" (Surah Al-Ahzab - 33:32).
· " . . . and when you have to ask for something you need, ask from behind a screen; that makes greater purity for your hearts and theirs . . . " (Surah Al-Ahzab - 33:53).
· The Prophet Muhammad (peace & blessings be upon him) said, "Never do a boy and a girl sit alone without Satan being the third one between them."
· "If you have to touch a lady otherwise a red hot iron rod will be put through your head, you better go ahead and choose the iron rod."
· "And don't even go near adultery, it's indecent and an evil way" (Surah Al-Isra - 17:32).
· "I leave behind me nothing more dangerous than gender."
But it seems that too many of our youth are deviating from these principles, degrading their morals and the overall productivity of society. And remember we’re talking about boys and girls who’ve had a very proper religious upbringing, but are for some reason being unable to keep up to them, perhaps despite their good intentions.
Please give me your opinion on how we can approach to remind these next generation of intellectuals of these Divine Guidelines, so that we can ourselves fulfill the duty Allah has placed on us, "You are the best community among mankind, selected to encourage goodness and avert bad . . . " (3:110).
I look forward to hearing from you.
May Allah bless you all.
And Allah likewise says, " . . . what an excellent companionship that is!" (4:69).
While reminding us of this immense blessing, Allah also says, "You are the best community among mankind, selected to encourage goodness and avert bad . . . " (3:110).
Allah also gives us the principles for this high profile job, "Call to the Path of your Lord with wisdom, admirable counseling, and utmost courtesy in argument" (16:125).
I’m writing to you to gather your opinion and understanding on the following issue so that we can avert the concerned sin in the proper way, wisely and respectfully, for Allah says, "I’ve honoured the children of Adam . . . " (17:70).
It’s being increasingly observed that children of highly religious families like us are not being able to abide by some of the top priority Guidelines from Allah, like the following.
· "Marry chaste women from among the believers and . . . maintain chastity; don’t commit adultery nor take them as girlfriends" (Surah Al-Ma'idah - 5:5).
· " . . . get them married . . . they should be chaste, neither adulterous, nor taking boyfriends . . . " (Surah An-Nisa - 4:25).
· "Tell the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their chastity . . . " (Surah An-Noor - 24:30).
· " . . . and be not too complacent in speech, lest a diseased heart is moved with desire, but speak respectably" (Surah Al-Ahzab - 33:32).
· " . . . and when you have to ask for something you need, ask from behind a screen; that makes greater purity for your hearts and theirs . . . " (Surah Al-Ahzab - 33:53).
· The Prophet Muhammad (peace & blessings be upon him) said, "Never do a boy and a girl sit alone without Satan being the third one between them."
· "If you have to touch a lady otherwise a red hot iron rod will be put through your head, you better go ahead and choose the iron rod."
· "And don't even go near adultery, it's indecent and an evil way" (Surah Al-Isra - 17:32).
· "I leave behind me nothing more dangerous than gender."
But it seems that too many of our youth are deviating from these principles, degrading their morals and the overall productivity of society. And remember we’re talking about boys and girls who’ve had a very proper religious upbringing, but are for some reason being unable to keep up to them, perhaps despite their good intentions.
Please give me your opinion on how we can approach to remind these next generation of intellectuals of these Divine Guidelines, so that we can ourselves fulfill the duty Allah has placed on us, "You are the best community among mankind, selected to encourage goodness and avert bad . . . " (3:110).
I look forward to hearing from you.
May Allah bless you all.
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