Are we really Muslims? Are we Muslims by choice or by birth? Whatever the case we are Muslims and we believe in one Allah and His last messenger Holy Prophet (S.A.W), but is it the belief that makes us a perfect Muslim of today, of course it is the beleif that differentiates us from other people but do our actions speak for us. Is it just a hoax? Are we Muslims just by our name and to adopt to this so called modern society are we obliged to change our customs and the teachings of the Quran?By this time you might probably be thinking this guy has gone nuts, there's nothing wrong with us, we are perfectly fine, good Muslims but unfortunately we are not. Islam is a complete religion and we are blessed with its benefits. The Qur'an was sent to us as a guide, the Divine revelation covering all aspects of life. Now coming straight to my topic I would like to take in account the actions of our new generation (including me). By the time we opened our eyes in this world we were told that there is one God and that is Allah, we were told that Hazrat Muhammad S.A.W is His last messenger. By the time we grew up we were prohibited from doing bad acts, we were told the difference between the right path and the wrong path, we learned to differentiate between good and evil so in future, we, as Muslims may choose the right path (as our parents wished for). But as we grew and by the time we reached our teens, we were confronted by technology, computers, internet, school, books and friends and those things which were told to us when we were infants come to test, our faith comes to test.
1.I'll start with the internet. Nowadays internet is in every home, students consider it their "need" for study but is it really used for that purpose. Intentionally or "Unintentionally" (Adverts, pop ups e.t.c) we come across something that is rather hard to ignore and is considered REALLY BAD in Muslim society "Porn". When most of the children come across this thing they find it hard to stop themselves, their curiosity forces them to ponder over it and when after the whole "show" we as Muslims feel a little awkward, maybe that is guilt, it build inside us, we realize that Allah sees everything and we done something really wrong and therefore we ask for his forgiveness. Later on we pledge not do it again and feel a little relaxed but the truth is that we are caught in a cycle, whenever we get alone we watch PORN and again ask for His forgiveness and after some months that forgiveness that we seek merely becomes a ritual to relax ourselves. We think that He is Most Oft-Forgiving and usually quote these words "O Allah I am sorry please forgive me ! I wont do it next time again", here comes the question of belief, a single belief is merely nothing, you have to strengthen it and how might you do that? Its simple: Recitation of Holy Qur'an and regular prayer. :)
2.Secondly I'll to the students themselves. Every day we go to school and in school in Isl period we learn about Islam and at some point we feel ashamed, we feel like okay I'm gonna try my best to be a best Muslim from now on and for how long does that "Pledge" of yours last? Till the recess, when you gather with your friend and start talking rubbish, you start making fun of teachers, you start backbiting, you start abusing, you start cheating and mostly go on with the "Penis" jokes. You just forget the meaning of school and the purpose you were sent there for. You become lost and unconsciously lose your identity as Muslim because my friend Muslims don't do these type of things.
3. Last of all I'll come to modernization, being ,modern doesn't mean adopting of ways which are in contradiction with beliefs. I'm not saying run away from technology or just run away from mobiles, I'm just saying stick to your FAITH. If you are Muslim Be a Muslim.
Sorry guys I'm short of time so I'll end up here by saying that do we only predict to be Muslims and the only "Muslim" thing about is our name. We should change with time but that doesn't mean changing of religion, that doesn't mean to bring about a change in the religion itself to make your lives easier. Today Islam is being criticized all over the world and its up to us to save its name by our actions. We are the future, we have to prove that Islam isn't the religion of Terrorism, Extremism, Barbarism, it's a religion of peace and prosperity.
