When the time comes..

By Maria Imran

People always talk about a lot of things with a very firm belief but when the time comes to make a decision between right and wrong it is then that their true faith is put to test. What will these people choose; the easy way out or what they “believe” in? We talk so strongly about doing the right thing no matter what, about following examples of great, righteous people and bringing our country out of darkness!! We believe that if we do the right thing we will get a reward for it and that in doing what’s right God will always be with us. Then what happens when the time comes to enact all these tall claims? Where are we then? When we talk about such things with such enthusiasm and conviction then why don’t we act on our own claims?!

Is it so that words come easy to us and we say whatever we feel just to be praised by other people but when Allah gives us a chance to prove our strengths, we suddenly shy away?! Why do we always back out thinking about what others will say? “Ye zamana he kharaab hai” is one excuse that many people love giving, even though there is nothing wrong with the time, there were good and bad people always, it’s just about who we choose to  side with. When we have our faith in God then that is all we need! Or is it just one of the many things we say without any conviction; because if we believed in it with our hearts then we would never back down. And worst of all, if we can’t do the right thing ourselves then why do we drag down others who are bold enough to try their faith and take the right steps? Is it that we think that if no one will do anything then we won’t be brought to question either?!

A hadith which clearly states that a true believer will never stay silent while witnessing an evil action: “WHOSOEVER OF YOU SEE AN EVIL ACTION, LET HIM CHANGE IT WITH HIS HANDS, AND IF HE IS NOT ABLE TO DO SO, THEN WITH HIS TONGUE, AND IF HE IS NOT ABLE TO DO SO THEN WITH HIS HEART, AND THAT IS THE WEAKEST OF FAITH”.  A true believer stands tall and deals with the sinner and never backs down on a threat because those who believe know that Allah will never let down His beloved follower! And know this that if he does not get his reward in this life then he will certainly, definitely, without a doubt get it in the hereafter and that is the main reason why we have been sent on this Earth; to secure our place in heaven or hell according to our deeds. 

The choice is ours; whether we throw ourselves into a blazing fire for a moment’s pleasure or whether we bear a moment’s heat and live in eternal bliss. The deen has been made easy for remembrance, but is there anyone who will remember? Allah is closer to us than our jugular vein, but will we turn to Him? The doors of mercy are open till we die, but will we repent? Allah wants ease for us, He wants the best for us, He has made us Muslims without us asking for it, He is waiting to give us guidance but when will WE turn to Him?? Are we so blind that we choose to forsake the only Being Who truly cares for us? Let us open our eyes and repent, let us do what’s right and forbid evil and let us support those who are brave enough to take a bold step!