The Priority of the Basic Spirit
By: Muaz Haider
21/ Ramadan 1447 AH
In Islam, honor, generosity, intelligence, and zeal are fundamental. The fulfillment of commands, the performance of rights, the correctness of the system, and success in both worlds depend on the above qualities. They are counted among all the causes of "ascension." Unity, solidarity, broad-mindedness, and open-mindedness have been taught, and they have been practiced in view of temporary expediencies; but it has not been given the status of such a "principle" that the "necessities of religion" become secondary to it. "Nationalism" is considered a necessity of this region, and it is an excess to put "intellectual protection" on the back burner because of it. We have been urged to avoid every such occasion that affects beliefs.
This aspect is not included in the definition of affection, love, and unity that strikes at Islamic civilization. No compromise can be made on even the slightest matters of religion in consideration of "distorted equality." Its concept is more harmful and fatal to us than "khamr" (intoxicants) and "maisir" (gambling).
Islam has a spirit. It is a complete and organized religion. Protecting the practical spirit is our top priority. It is not a civil contract in which there is room to include things that deviate from the foundations of religion under Islamic terms.
Distances from proximities that allow polytheistic beliefs to penetrate are better. Indifference is dearer than meetings that belittle Islamic civilization. Absence is necessary from sittings that eliminate the line of distinction between truth and falsehood.
By making the words and meetings of influential circles published in electronic forums as evidence, some slogans are being considered above limits and restrictions. Reminding of limits is being considered the narrow-mindedness of "Sunnat."
The "semi-intelligent class" is considering the thought arising from electronic observations as its zenith, considering it above research, but rather calling it research, while the opposing groups are trying to preserve their spirit, using tactics to make the basic things known, and working with beautiful tools in our sanctuary for the protection of their circle.
Countless Kalima-reciting populations of this land are affected by mental, intellectual, and practical apostasy. These gentlemen are paying the price of temporary relief with the means of eternal relief. Under the prevailing Da'wati Ilyasi arrangement, some of our companions stayed in the suburbs of Rajasthan. I became restless after hearing the situation there from them. Their travelogue changed the direction of my mind and brain.
The "Nagli" village there consists only of Kalima-reciting gentlemen. The sad thing is that the "temple" located in it was populated by them. Benefactors have worked hard on the elderly gentlemen of "Moti Pura" village. They have kept idols in their homes. Upon inquiry, they said, "We get money for keeping it."