There's something wrong with the world we live in. Actually there's a whole lot of things wrong with it,majorly and maddeningly so. Case in point: you might have heard of the fire that destroyed a large number of cars at this years Ijtima , and you may also have heard or seen how callous some people were in response to this disaster.. I run out of suitable adjectives in trying to describe these individuals who think there's anything funny in a calamity like this.
The Ijtima,meaning gathering ,is held annually with the purpose of creating 'awareness of the object of our creation and how to link all mankind to our Creator Allah, and to encourage all to establish the life of our beloved Nabi Muhammed (SAW)' . It is attended by thousands of Muslim brothers who are seeking spiritual reform and advice regarding Deen (Islam) . This year the Ijtima returned to the place of its inception (In South Africa) ,at Mia's farm in Gauteng.A few of these brothers were tested in the first morning of the Ijtima when a blaze engulfed their motor vehicles ,destroying them completely. Many mobilized to assist in dousing the flames and then there were some who found the situation amusing, circulating jokes about the incident. I was horrified. What uneducated,cruel mind conjures up facetious remarks when another has suffered a loss? It's appalling,and it alludes to the ever diminishing qualities of kindness , sympathy and mercy amongst man today.
Also,i need to make a quick mention to all those who look down at the Ijtima in general and who mock those brothers involved in Jamaat work. Remember that Nabi SAW's life was spent inviting others to Deen , so if you make jokes about the work they do,you may actually be mocking the Sunnah.(Allah forbid)
Implore Allah to guide us all to being people who are not sardonic and sadistic. May our hearts and minds be filled with mercy and compassion instead! Aameen
Until you read again
Ma'assalaam
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