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The Reality of Truthfulness (Sidq)

posted by Abu Taalib Deobandi on 17th January 2013 - 0 comments

As for truthfulness (sidq), Allah says: "O you who believe! Have fear of Allah (taqwa) and be with the truthful." (9:120) "Be among the truthful" because the one who sits with someone is influenced for good and evil. Nature is a thief. A man copies the one he mixes with a lot, even if he is not aware of it. Tarafa said, "Do not ask about a man. Ask about his close companions. Every man imitates his close companions."

Concept of Moderation in Islam

posted by Abu Taalib Deobandi on 17th January 2013 - 3 comments

THE CONCEPT OF MODERATION IN ISLAM Today, the word moderation has become very common, and is used by people for many things. Sometimes, it is used for that which is good, and at times, it is used for that which is bad. For example, you may hear a doctor saying to a patient, If you are to consume intoxicants, then do so in moderation. You may also listen to one saying to another, You should not smoke. However, if you wish to do so, then smoke in moderation. What is strange in both these statements (which we often hear) is that though these vices are harmful and destructive to ones health, yet, the word moderation is used to imply something that is good (which in reality is not so). In contrast to this, we have many instances where the word (moderation) is used in the correct places and brings about a good message. For example, we often hear that one must be moderate in eating, sleeping, exercising and even working. There are many other examples which show that the usage of the word moderation brings about a good meaning and message. With this brief explanation, the question that comes to mind is, how does Islam view the concept of moderation? Is it accommodated in Islam? And if it is accepted, then the question which needs answering is- What does being moderate means in Islam? To get a clear understanding of this, we must first know that moderation basically means to avoid the extreme. So, when one keeps away from going to the extreme, then it will be said that he has adopted moderation. Extreme here, means the act of going beyond the normal or acceptable limit. It brings about an action which is done in a manner that one departs from the usual and traditional teachings.