Looking at the lifestyle of Muslim women in the present era, the heart fills with deep sorrow and regret. Those daughters of the Muslim Ummah, who should have been the epitome of modesty, veil, chastity, and piety, have today embarked on unknown paths. No attention to the veil, no sense of the fear of God, no warmth of the love of the Prophet (peace be upon him)… as if religion has become just a name and an identity.
Immodesty has become common in the markets, fashion-consciousness has been mistaken for progress, and the commands of religion and Sharia have been put aside. Alas! Many women spend their days in the hustle and bustle of the markets, the glitter of mobile screens, and frivolous activities. Backbiting, complaining, fighting, pointless conversations… all these are becoming everyday stories of society. Observance of prayer, remembrance of Allah, recitation of the Quran, and efforts for good deeds seem to be disappearing from life. The desire to acquire true knowledge of religion has been left far behind.
And when the mothers are in this state, how can the future of the daughters be improved?
Today's young girls have become so caught up in the race of social media that qualities like modesty and veil seem unnecessary to them. In the cycle of "reels," videos, pictures, likes, and followers, they are forgetting their religion, their dignity, and their shame and modesty.
As for the men, they are also largely neglecting their responsibilities. They leave home in the morning and return in the evening, but there is no particular concern about the upbringing of their family members, the supervision of their wives and daughters, their protection, and their religiosity.
Do they not realize that they will be questioned on the Day of Judgment?
Do they not know that their wives, daughters, sisters, and mothers are their trusts, and that men will also be held accountable for their religious corruption?
Our religion has clearly stated that a woman's wrong path can be a calamity for four men:
Her husband, father, brother, and son—if they do not stop her from straying, do not take care of her upbringing, and allow her to stay away from religion, they will also be considered partners in her misguidance.
In today's environment, there is a need for every Muslim to worry about reforming their home, to connect their daughter to modesty and religion, to guide their wife, and to make their home a center of religion. The overall reform of society begins with the training of the home.
May Allah Almighty grant us a correct understanding of religion, give us recognition of our responsibilities, and guide our generations on the paths of religion and piety.
Aameen.