Dear Born-again Muslim,
If Allah opens your heart to the truth, and
today by His will you’re free from your formerly wanton and depraved lifestyle,
say "praise be to Allah" and try to be an inspiration to others, for
it is Allah that guides whom He wills. BUT looking down your nose at brothers
and sisters who’re seemingly trapped in a certain state of disobedience or
regarding them with contempt and considering yourself superior to them is a
very horrible thing to do.
Remember that not long ago, you were one of
them and perhaps weaker in faith than they are right now, you’re just
rehabilitated perhaps. So you cannot start acting as if salvation is an
undivided birthright, like you've already secured your permit in the bag, to
live permanently in ‘Jannah’, and in place of wishing for others what you wish
for yourself, you keep shaking your head with pride and in expression of pity
for those who’re yet to belong.
LISTEN! I am not a scholar and I am not
pretending to be one, but I know Allah finds arrogant conducts unacceptable,
and I also know that your salvation came from His mercy and not through your
strength of will. I believe the proper thing to do is to bring others close to
the path of righteousness by becoming a selfless CALLER and NOT A BULLY,
knowing that everyone’s ultimate goal is that ‘Jannah’ that you’re seemingly
trying to monopolise.
Don’t be concerned chiefly with your own
personal salvation. Have sincere intention for calling others, and make sure
you’re truly practising what you’re calling people to. Never conclude on
anyone’s doom by looking at his or her appearance, and never be overly
comfortable with your newborn glory, because the ego is a dangerous thing when
inflated, and there is many a slip between the cup and the lip.
Also, SU’NYORE WARREH, NANJ WARREH REK TEH BAYI
DI TEETALANTEH, FI KEN GENU FEH NYEMEH KEN DEAH – I mean when we’re preaching,
let’s do it appealingly and stop scaring the heck out of each other. Stop pretending to be fearless when it comes
to matters of death, because when death should seek consent, I am 100% sure
that everyone will want another chance.
Concerned Believer and Someday Da’i
Cc: Serving/Practising Da'is
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