A simple question really. But one that has been over complicated to the core. Being a Muslim is something I’m proud of. However recently the Muslim community has tested my patience and my ability to think clearly.
Don’t worry, I’m not having any doubts about Islam itself or anything – my faith is too strong for this issue to ruin, alhumdulillah. But sometimes it’s hard to have hope for our community when our own brothers and sisters can’t even get along. It’s just very upsetting to see and it’s annoyed me so much, to the point where I feel this topic needs to be spoken about.
People think they have the right and the power to call someone a Kufar (non-Muslim) simply because: A) They don’t ‘look’ like a Muslim (e.g. no hijab) Or B) They are committing a sin. I’ve had a lot of thought about both of these reasons and have come to the conclusion that they are both complete rubbish and, quite frankly, don’t really make any sense if you think about it.
Firstly, if I recall correctly, there isn’t any specific dress code in Islam. There’s no big sign saying YOU MUST WEAR PLAIN BLACK ABAYAS ALL THE TIME. It only says to dress modestly. Simple as that. And why should someone else’s dress sense bother you? Does it really affect you so much that you feel the need to hate on that person and call them ‘not a real Muslim.’ (whatever that means) I mean really, it’s actually quite childish behaviour to be honest. Secondly, may I remind you that in this Dunya (world) we are all sinners. It’s so sad to see Muslims hating on other Muslims who, let’s say, drink, or maybe they are openly gay or have a few tattoos or something. Just because their sins are different to yours, that doesn’t mean they are any less of a believer than you are. And that doesn’t make you any more of a Muslim for pointing out their sins, or even publicly displaying them in, let’s say, YouTube comments or in tweets. In fact if you do display their sins in that manner, you’re the one committing a sin. I’m not here to shout at anyone, I just want to open your minds and bring awareness to this big issue because it’s something that is greatly affecting our generation today, given the large amount of time spent on social media, which has only made this whole problem a lot worse.
It all comes down to lack of understanding and knowledge. Because surely if these people knew how to behave in the correct Islamic manner, they wouldn’t be so mean and hateful towards other Muslims. And they would know better than to keep hard feelings towards their fellow brothers and sisters. Instead they would come together and learn about each other respectfully and handle the dawah (advice giving) properly.
As I thought more and more about this problem, I also realised another big issue in the Muslim community that’s quite similar to this and just as confusing and stupid.
The fight between ‘bad’ Muslims and ‘good’ Muslims.
Essentially, the reality is that each of these Muslims are actually quite the opposite of what they think they are most of the time.
For example. Let’s take someone who doesn’t wear a hijab. Does that make them a bad Muslim? No. How about someone who does? Still no. It all depends on that specific person. Being ‘good’ or ‘bad’ is something you can never really judge based on their appearance. But lets trace back even further.
What does it even mean to be a good Muslim or not? Is there any specific guidelines? Any check boxes you have to tick? Do you get a ‘good Muslim approval’ license once you have reached the epitome of what you think a ‘good’ Muslim is? No. Of course not! How can anyone know how ‘good’ of a Muslim anyone else is by just looking at them from afar? And don’t get me wrong, I know that your actions and the company you keep do say a lot about yourself as a person – but to measure their faith? How is that possible unless you truly know what’s deep inside their heart?
That is why judging other Muslims is so poisonous and wrong. Islam teaches us to always think the best of our Muslim brothers and sisters and to be kind to each other. Can’t we all just live in peace and harmony?! *dramatic sigh*
Who would have guessed that all of this was thought over a cup of tea on a sunny afternoon! Ah anyways, thank you for reading this long rant of mine, I appreciate it. I would also love if you could share this message in any way that you can, it needs to be heard. That’s all from me for now 🙂
LittleMissZen 
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