Page 19 - Passivity in Religion

What the Passive Aim to

Do Among the Muslims

ne of the primary dangers caused by passivity is the
condition which those who advocate it strive to foster
O among Muslims. The covert message which those
who give priority to their own interests over the Muslims' and that
of Islam strive to convey, with their acts and opinions, particularly
to those who are weak in character, is something for which Muslims
of conscience must be careful. To understand the meaning of this
message, one needs to make a thorough examination of the charac-
ter traits and mentality of the advocates of passivity, for they may be
using Allah's name only to further their own interests, falsely as-
suming that they can build their agenda on this false piety. In conse-
quence, after becoming aware of the detrimental results of the
indoctrination efforts of the passive, it is of vital importance that
Muslims remain attentive to such attempts and take the necessary
measures. People of such deviance also lived in our Prophet's (saas)
time, and not only did they not avoid fight but also made every ef-
fort to hinder Muslims from striving in Allah's way. Allah informs
us about these people as follows:
Allah knows the obstructers among you and those who say
to their brothers, "Come to us," and who only come to fight a
very little. (Surat al-Ahzab, 18)

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