Page 54 - Passivity in Religion

PASSIVITY IN RELIGION

who have no faith. (Surat al-An‘am, 125)
Those who tend to passivity, will attempt to change the sub-
ject when it comes to the Qur'an or Allah, and try to move on to
another topic. They also find it hard to find a conversation topic,
for they cannot grasp the truth of Allah's absolute control over all
things. However, a Muslim recognizes the many signs of Allah's
wisdom in all he sees. Because his power of discernment is sound,
he can more easily enter into sincere dialogue with others; he sees
all the blessings that Allah has created, and is eager to speak of
them. By the light of the verses of the Qur'an, he can speak con-
cisely and with wisdom. But, the people in question can choose
and speak only of shallow subjects, for their discernment is inhib-
ited. For example, they have no difficulty speaking about fashion,
music, magazines, and politics, and can parrot what they have
read in newspaper columns, for instance, about issues of govern-
ment policy. But, they are reluctant to remember Allah, to speak
of the meaning of the verses of the Qur'an, and the signs of Allah's
creation. Of course, it is pleasant to talk to someone about social,
or political matters, or current affairs, but it is not normal to opt
for these topics in order to avoid speaking about Allah.

They Are Passive in Applying the Qur'an
in Their Own Lives

Those who try to inculcate a passivity among the Muslims,
and who are known for this penchant, know what Allah has de-
creed in the verses of the Qur'an. But, unlike the Muslims, it is
mere information to them. They do not adopt the faith of a
Muslim, or live according to same high moral standards.
The fact that these people do not practice a morality that
agrees with the Qur'an is the reason why their debased morality

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