Reflection on a Friday Eve; A Good Muslim

If you want to be a good family member, be a good Muslim.

If you want to be a good member of a community, be a good Muslim.

If you want to be a good citizen, be a good Muslim.

If you want to be a good employee, be a good Muslim.

If you want to be a good leader, be a good Muslim.

And

To be a good Muslim, be a good follower of Rasulullah, s.a.w.
To be a good follower of Rasulullah, s.a.w., follow him with knowledge and not with blindness.

Following Rasulullah with knowledge will certainly entitle one to carry out his sunnah righteously, and with confidence and pride.

And following him blindly, may unfortunately cause one to bring harm to the sunnah of Rasulullah, either unintentionally or intentionally.

قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّـهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّـهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ، وَاللَّـهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Meaning, “Say, “If you love Allah, follow me, and Allah will love you, and forgive you your sins. Allah is most Forgiving, and most Merciful.” [Surah Aali Imran, 3:31].

مَّن يُطِعِ الرَّسُولَ فَقَدْ أَطَاعَ اللَّـهَ،  وَمَن تَوَلَّىٰ فَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ عَلَيْهِمْ حَفِيظًا

Meaning, “He who obeys the Messenger obeys Allah. As for those who turn away, know that We have not sent you to be their keeper.” [Surah Al-Nisaa, 4:80].

وَمَا آتَاكُمُ الرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَاكُمْ عَنْهُ فَانتَهُوا، وَاتَّقُوا اللَّـهَ، إِنَّ اللَّـهَ شَدِيدُ الْعِقَابِ

Meaning, “Whatever the Messenger gives you, take it; and whatever he forbids you, abstain from it. Fear Allah; surely, Allah is severe in retribution.” [Surah Al-Hashr, 59:7].

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