06-16-2004, 07:17 AM
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<b>QUOTE</b> ( @ Aug 6 2003, 02:53 AM)</td></tr><tr><td> No non-muslim, can feel their best in the presence of a real muslim.
some feel ashamed, or embarrassed.
Insha'llah, never take it personally, and just be there and be kind whenever they do come. We can only ask Allah (swt) to guide them.
I pray I stated what was right.
As-salaamu alaikum wa rahmantu'llahi wa barakatu!
as salam alykom brother
sobhan Allah u stated a pointed that has been always there but of course on different levels. It is the problem of one who is doing wrong, knowing it is wrong, looking at another doing what is right, and the first one knows it is right but simply can not control himself and follow the footsteps.
The reaction varies between mocking, agression, disrespect or other, just because this person serves as a reminder. Look at a young girl who chooses to comply with the Islamic dress code when other older female members of the family can not do it. She will be exposed to several reactions. We just have to realize this when dealing with people and feel sorry for them. They envy those who can control themselves. So it is not only between a Muslim and non Muslim, but also among Muslims.
As for non Muslims, they feel insecure when close members of the family embraces Islam, they try to turn him back just to be on the safe side rather than giving themselves a chance to learn. The muslim person becomes a threat, a source of insecurity that O they are wrong and in what in terms of religions such a crucial issue in life even if they are not practising. Well may Allah help us all to stay fixed on our beliefe.
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