Fifth Cause of Muslims not doing/Neglect of work of Tabligh o Dawat & Islah
Most of us believe that the religious
schools, the Ulama, the presence of places like Islamic research Institutes, Islamic
centers, Maktabs ,Madarsas Khanaqah (where practitioners of Dhikr devote
themselves to teaching Dhikr to those who come to them) and the religious books
and magazines are sufficient activities for the fulfillment of the mission of
enjoining the good and forbidding the evil. These efforts (many of us think)
are enough to meet the requirements of Tabligh.
1.
Undoubtedly,
the presence of all these is absolutely essential and one must look upon them
with respect and pay attention to their problems, as the remains of Islam that
exist today owe their existence to these very institutions, but they are not
enough to meet the situation even partially.
2.
The
task (of reformation) is difficult considering our present weaknesses and the
extent of the problem. To be content with the existence of these few methods
will be a folly on our part.
3.
Even
to get full benefit from these institutions, we have to create within
ourselves, a true and a deep respect for the faith of Islam and a burning
desire to adopt it in our practical life.
4.
Even
until fifty years ago, people did possess real love, urge and passion for Islam
and there were visible signs and products of the Islamic way of life. In those
days these institutions could perhaps meet the demand satisfactorily.
5.
But
today all our sentiments and feelings for Islam are practically dead, because
of the continuous onslaught on our faith and society by various foreign
elements and forces.
6.
Alas!
They have succeeded in their object, since instead of love; we seem to possess
a hidden inferiority complex towards our religion and faith! Therefore, we must
act quickly and take the initiative from the hands of opposing forces and
launch a strong counter effort whereby we are able to revive the dead spirit of
each and every Muslim and reawake in him the love and attachment for Islam.
7.
Only
then we get full benefit from existing religious institutions which in turn,
can serve the community in a right manner and unless such steps are taken
strongly, the present state of false satisfaction will spread deep and wide and
these institutions which are doing good in this limited way, may meet the fate
of total destruction.
