O sacred princes of Islam, have you forgotten your traditions?

History's pages bear witness that some nations live by ideas, not weapons, and some communities are recognized by sacrifice, not numbers. The Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ was one of them, whose individuals had faith beating in their hearts, purpose burning in their eyes, and the seal of prostration imprinted on their foreheads. This Ummah was not only worshipful but also the protector of truth, standing firm against oppression and refusing to bow before falsehood. But today, a silent question hangs in the air, emanating not from the tongue but from the conscience: O sacred princes of Islam, have you forgotten your traditions?
Those traditions that gave you the courage to stay awake at night and stand up for truth during the day, those traditions that created tears in prostration and steadfastness in the field of action, those traditions that taught you the meaning of patience, made honor a part of faith, kept courage subordinate to consciousness, and considered sacrifice the highest purpose of life. Have they really been limited to the pages of books, the sentences of sermons, and the slogans of speeches? We repeat the battles of the past with great pride, but when faced with an examination in the present, our steps falter. We take the names of the heroes of history, but we have lost the courage to make history ourselves. We mention martyrdom with reverence, but we turn a blind eye to its true meaning, its spirit, and its demands. Whereas in Islam, life without purpose is meaningless, and death without purpose is worthless. That is why bravery in Islam is not merely about raising a sword, shouting slogans, or showing enthusiasm, but about recognizing the truth, accepting it wholeheartedly, and then remaining steadfast on it in every situation, whether the price is comfort, benefit, fame, or life. Islam has never taught its followers to display blind power, but has taught them to stand on the strength of faith, make decisions according to the requirements of justice, hold fast to the cloak of patience, and consider sacrifice not a temporary frenzy but a permanent responsibility. This was the training that produced such brave men of Islam who not only won wars but also conquered hearts, not only established empires but also kept values alive, and not only changed their era but also the direction of the centuries to come.
Hazrat Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him) is a shining example of this Islamic zeal, who could not tolerate the insult of truth and declared that the religion of Muhammad ﷺ is his religion. His bravery was not dependent on any personal gain; he was tempered into steel by the fire of faith. His body was cut in the field of Uhud, but his message remained alive, that Islam does not remain without honor, and silence in the face of falsehood is a weakness of faith.
The courage of Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) teaches us that bravery, if devoid of consciousness, becomes a fitna (trial). Ali was just even in the battlefield and wise at the time of judgment. Uprooting the door of Khaybar is a historical event, but keeping the doors of the self closed is the real perfection. He proved that Islamic bravery demands piety and justice along with the sword.
Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (may Allah be pleased with him) tells us that the courage of Islam is incomplete without order, obedience, and purpose. He never lost a battle, but never became arrogant. When he got leadership, he fought with his life, and when he did not get leadership, he bowed his head and accepted obedience. This is the spirit that keeps the Islamic struggle pure, and this is the sacrifice that has weight with Allah.
And then that great moment of Karbala, where Imam Hussain (may Allah be pleased with him) taught the world that compromise between truth and falsehood is not possible. Karbala was not a temporary battle, but an examination of the human conscience. Imam Hussain sacrificed his life, family, and everything, but refused to bow before falsehood. He made it clear that living in silence is not life, and dying for the truth is the real life.
*O sacred princes of Islam,* *do you not see the hand rising against Islam? Do you not feel the mockery of the commandments of religion, the taunts on its teachings, and the efforts to erase its values? Do you not see the fingers raised against the sacred person of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, which are sometimes wrapped in the name of freedom, sometimes under the title of civilization, and sometimes in the deception of progress? If everything is happening, then the question is not why the world is deteriorating, the question is where do you stand? Do you not see the finger raised at your sisters? Do you not see that hand reaching towards their hijab, which is not just tearing at clothes, but at their honor, their identity, and their faith? Do you not feel the gazes that are not respectful but full of lust, and do you not see the attitudes that convey not protection but humiliation? Do you not see the excesses, the silent screams, and the suppressed tears that are happening to them, or have you deliberately closed your eyes?*
Where has your Islamic zeal gone? That zeal that used to lower gazes, control tongues, and raise feet for the sake of truth. Where has that concept of Islam gone that was given to you, in which man was a protector, responsible, accountable, and woman was a symbol of honor, trust, and sanctity? Has Islam been limited to claims, slogans, and identity cards, or does it still have the right to be the guide of your lives?
Today's tragedy is that we listen to all these examples with reverence, but we turn a blind eye to their demands. We talk about sacrifice, but when the time for sacrifice comes, we cover ourselves with the veils of expediency. Whereas Islam is still asking us the same question: are you only the heirs of the past, or are you also responsible for the present? The spirit of martyrdom is not a desire for blind death, but a declaration of a purposeful life. It is the name of the determination that living for the truth is also worship, and dying for the truth is also success. Not bowing before falsehood, standing against oppression, and keeping religion above one's self, comfort, and benefit, this is the spirit that has kept this Ummah alive.
O sacred princes of Islam, if you hold on to your traditions again, history will call you once again, and if you forget them, the end will be the same as that of every forgotten nation. Remember, nations live by sacrifices, not claims, and Islam is still asking you for sacrifice, but with consciousness, wisdom, and faith, and it is waiting for those sacred princes of Islam who have the courage to turn the world around, and it is certain that if anyone can maintain peace and tranquility in this world and give everyone their rights, it is the princes of Islam. For God's sake, understand yourselves and turn the clutches of the world back and unfurl the flag of Islam, Allah is our supporter and helper.

                   *✍️Mutallem Al-Jamia Al-Ashrafia✍️*