We all know this-our societies need role models especially
the kids in our community.
I heard something in one of Nouman Ali khans khutbah and it
made me think.
Young people in the society who are in high school or
colleges and universities can be role models for kids.
I will give you a few examples to show how the kids emulate
you and so you need to act responsible:
Girls dress up like they see their elders sisters do or they
emulate the way you talk to elders and when they are corrected they say:”but
aapi did that.”
Younger boys see the
older boys doing mischief and when they are caught doing the same,they
say:”bhai did that too !”
You may not have siblings but there must be someone younger
to you...around you-your juniors in school/college or your cousins..
So,what kind of a Role Model can you as high
school/college/university student be :
*you have a good knowledge and understanding of Quran and
Hadeeth-to ensure that you have the solution of Islam to all world problems.
*you excel in studies-subjects which are beneficial
(remember nothing haram)
*you are fit and healthy so that you can serve the Ummah
better,in sha Allah ..play sports you like..dont be lazy !!
*help out in social work...do something to bring change at
whichever level possible for you-school,college,home.neighbourhood,Islamic
class,classroom,friends circle !
*you excel in Dawah work-and remember the most effective
dawah –your words and actions.
*you are respectful to the elders and kind to those younger
than you.
*you are always striving to be the BEST,nothing less than that
!
IN SHORT,THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS-DEEN AND DUNIYA ,IN SHA
ALLAH !
Now do not think it is impossible.
It requires :
DETERMINATION-to change for the better and to change things
for the better.
HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.
SINCERITY-SINCERE CONCERN FOR HUMANITY AND SINCERITY IN
DEED-that what you are doing is for Allahs Sake.
HOPE AND FAITH-ALLAH WILL HELP YOU !
YOUTH-this is the best time to be a good PRACTISING
MUSLIM,not what you thought: “a good old muslim” !
Come on...everyone
irrespective of faith tries to be good and charitable and “religious” in
their old age.
Try something NEW.
Do it now.
Besides being asked by Allah about what you did about your
life,you will be asked about how you spent your youth...how special is this
time and how valuable !
Go out young people...and play your part..
Your family needs you..
Your society needs you..
Your country needs you..
The world needs you..
ISLAM NEEDS YOU.
Remember all great things in the past were done by the
youth:
Usama ibn Zaid-you ask who is he ? he led the muslim army
when he was 18 years of age.
Musab ibn Umair- Many people in Medina entered Islam with his efforts, and
most learned Islam from him.
Arqam b.
Abi'l-Arqam-Opening his
house, which was just next to the Kaaba, for the call to Islam when he was only
a youth of 17-18, shows what a very brave and self-sacrificing young man he
was.
Aisha r.a- Not only a
transmitter of hadith, at the same time she was a commentator on the Qur'an, an
expert on canon law and a preacher. She possessed deep knowledge in the fields
of Arabian history, Ansab (genealogy), poetry and medicine.
And there are so many Sahabahs who did so much in their
youth..
Look at us today .!.may Allah guide us.
Act responsible.Remember you are accountable to Allah.
Do not think that after spending your youth
sinning,religiousity in old age will make things better.
It will not.You will have regrets,you will suffer.
Do not wait for old age to be good , do it now...NOW IS THE
TIME !
Dont give up..please !
Keep trying to be a practising MUSLIM YOUTH ,excelling in all
fields that are halal and benefiiting mankind for Allahs Sake.
AND REMEMBER,
NOTHING,I REPEAT NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ALLAH
And Nothing is Impossible for one who BELIEVES IN ALLAH !
IN SHA ALLAH.
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