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A lotttt of the young folks (specially from certain hardcore salafi & sufi circles) I used to know several years ago now abandoned religious practices altogether. The nature of zealotry is that it’s borne from inner inadequacies in dealing with trauma in spiritual circles. https://twitter.com/Bariiiiiq/status/1367219439192702982
To be constantly aggressive in one’s faith while simultaneously proclaiming that power itself is from God inevitably leads to a crisis in faith itself & drives a person to lash out at every easy target possible.
It becomes heavy to the point that moderation feels like blasphemy.
It becomes heavy to the point that moderation feels like blasphemy.
It’s also why the Prophet ﷺ warned us:
“O’ people, beware of zealotry in religion, for those who came before you were only destroyed because of their fanaticism in religion.” [ibn Majah]
It becomes a show for a heart that soon veils itself from Allah ﷻ & faces burnout.
“O’ people, beware of zealotry in religion, for those who came before you were only destroyed because of their fanaticism in religion.” [ibn Majah]
It becomes a show for a heart that soon veils itself from Allah ﷻ & faces burnout.
“Surely, religion is easy & no one burdens themselves in religion but that it overwhelms them (thus abandoning it). Follow the right course, seek closeness to God, give glad tidings, & seek help for worship...” [Bukhari]
“The hairsplitters have been ruined.” [Muslim]
“The hairsplitters have been ruined.” [Muslim]
In the end, compassion & mercy is what saves us.
“Whoever has the quality of gentle kindness has been given their portion of goodness (from God), & whoever is deprived of the quality has been deprived of goodness.” [Tirmidhi]
“Whoever has the quality of gentle kindness has been given their portion of goodness (from God), & whoever is deprived of the quality has been deprived of goodness.” [Tirmidhi]
I’ve seen so many of us grow out of this in the last 7-8 years & I’m honestly so proud of y’all for finding love & wisdom with Allah ﷻ, your family, & your friends.
You’ve truly made strides in life that I hope will only continue to bring you peace & prosperity.
You’ve truly made strides in life that I hope will only continue to bring you peace & prosperity.
