okay then, given that we all agree more or less on the question of actions/traditions being good beyond what was prescribed directly in quran or sunnah, is the logical conclusion justified that it is possible to lead a more meritorious life today than that of early arab Muslims assuming you follow what they did, and add to that whatever good actions/traditions modern life affords you? Or equally meritorious even if you dont model your life completely along the Islamic lifestyle and pick and choose things from modern life and Islam? Suppose we eliminate the easy answers such as they were better people etc, theoretically is the life most of us lead anyway (being good citizens, doing good with good intentions etc) coupled with the essentials of Islam as good as someone who practiced Islam in early arabia, following the lifestyle of that time coupled with the essentials of Islam
Walaikum Assalam USresident brother. JAzak Allah khair for the kind words of encouragement.:)
@ravage. I learned them a long time ago, would inshAllah quote after I get the source.
I would like to share something related to my last post.
Except prophets no one can be "The Wisest" in "every" matter. Few might be wise in some matters while others might be wise in other matters. So always better to consult possible sources before making a decision.
Few times in my life I decided to do something, my intentions were sincere, and my knowledge of Islam was saying that you must do that, as you are doing it only for Allah But later on the result of that action was not good. BUT when I read in detail from different sources and shared with alot of people I was able to see the matter from "many dimensions" after knowing the perspectives of different people and was in a better position to make a better decision.
Like Islam says that the best way to stop a bad act is to stop it with hand, if not possible than with tongue if that is also not possible than just think of it to be bad in oyur heart.
^ The above hadith seem to support that we should physically stop the matter if we want maximum sawab BUT ISlam also says that we should do it at the "right" time, you should be in a position that it you have been given the authority to do so, with "Hikmah" and in such a way that we might not hurt the feelings or violate the rights of anyone.
if there is difference between groups of reliable Muslims, does hadis say you still stop it or let the goodness of their intentions and their actions be judged by Allah?
I'm not sure I meet the criteria but I liked the topic so I'll just reply. If I dont qualify please dont send me messages that I've done something, something and earned the bad points and will be blocked soon : ). Thats where I left last time
why would i do that!
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I'm really not sure what you mean, but I'd say that if there is anything you are doing and it does not contradict with religious teachings no harm doing them. If it makes someone happy or makes any difference then I guess that will qualify as a good dead.
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There is a difference between saying there is no harm in doing it (mubah) and its a good deed (islamically speaking, Sawab). mubah is an easy position to take, but to say that there is sawab out there that is not directly prescribed by Islam is more controversial.
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you mean something that has to do with culture? Elder brothers and sisters are not named in PK 'out of respect'. It has nothing to do with religion just the way we look at it. So you know, what if someone call his elder brother with the title we give, like xyz bhai and really do not respect from heart? So again, it depends on tradition to tradition, in my opinion.
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but are other traditions apart from Islamic ones sawab-worthy
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Do your best and leave the reward to Allah (swt), that is just my suggestion. And, Islam does allow you leverage in some cases, but as far as my knowledge goes they've to be dealt with, individually. Based on the circumstances and situation. I'm sorry I've gone very bad on references lately but one of Dr. Bilal Philips lecture will had the reference
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if there is difference between groups of reliable Muslims, does hadis say you still stop it or let the goodness of their intentions and their actions be judged by Allah?
Again I am going to mention a hadith which I heard from a scholar (and the way I remember it now) but would have to check the authentic sources to mention the exact source. I hope it answers the question.
A man came to the Prophet (saw) and said that I live far from here, and in my daily life a lot of questions rise in my mind (related to different matters of life ) but I am not able to come to you again and again to ask those questions from you.
The Prophet (saw) said that ask your heart sincerely and follow honestly what you feel to be the truth.
p.s. In present society we can pick what we sincerely feel to be true after listening to all reliable people available. InshAllah Allah would forgive us for our intentions if we try our level best to understand and follow the truth selflessly, sincerely and honestly.
Again I am going to mention a hadith which I heard from a scholar (and the way I remember it now) but would have to check the authentic sources to mention the exact source. I hope it answers the question.
A man came to the Prophet (saw) and said that I live far from here, and in my daily life a lot of questions rise in my mind (related to different matters of life ) but I am not able to come to you again and again to ask those questions from you.
The Prophet (saw) said that ask your heart sincerely and follow honestly what you feel to be the truth.
p.s. In present society we can pick what we sincerely feel to be true after listening to all reliable people available. InshAllah Allah would forgive us for our intentions if we try our level best to understand and follow the truth selflessly, sincerely and honestly.
This is exactly what I do though sometimes I disregard scholarly opinions in the process. I guess I am comfortable doing it at times however people sometimes do not understand this.