A Student's Request to the Scholars Who Collect Donations for Madrasas

Respected Scholars!
Religious madrasas are the strong fortresses of Islam from where the duty of protecting and spreading the religion is performed. Running these madrasas, paying the salaries of teachers, taking care of the students, and arranging for other expenses is certainly a great responsibility. Those scholars and administrators who become "ambassadors" for the survival of these madrasas and travel from city to city and village to village, their sacrifice and sincerity are not hidden from anyone. You leave your homes, endure the harshness of the weather and the fatigue of travel, and the efforts you make to serve the religion are commendable.

As a humble student, while saluting your sacrifices, I would like to respectfully draw your attention to a few things that are hurting the dignity of our sacred mission. These requests are not criticism for the sake of criticism, but are presented with the spirit of reform for construction.
A few noteworthy aspects are listed below:

*1. Do not flatter the wealthy*
You are the "heirs of the prophets." You have the light of the Quran and Hadith in your hearts. When a religious scholar excessively flatters a wealthy person or a 'Seth' for the sake of a few coins, it not only reduces the scholar's own worth but also injures the dignity of "religious knowledge."
Falling at the feet of the rich and flattering them is not the dignity of scholars.
The giver is Allah, this 'Seth' is just a medium. Do not give the medium the status of "provider."
*2. Protect Self-Respect*
Asking for cooperation for religious work is Sunnah and it is not a defect, but the procedure should be dignified. Sometimes, to obtain donations, self-respect is auctioned in such a way that the viewers feel embarrassed.
Keep your tone dignified when asking. Begging or crying about your compulsions to get donations does not befit a Muslim, especially a scholar.
Present your need with independence (detachment), if someone gives, then JazakAllah, if not, then have an even better attitude.
*3. Truthfulness and Honesty (Avoid Lying)*
The most painful aspect is where lies are used for the sake of donations. Allah Almighty has placed blessings in sustenance in truth, not in lies. It is often seen that if the number of students in the madrasa is 50, then it is stated as 200 or 300 to increase the donation.
Similarly, the expenses of the madrasa are exaggerated many times over.
Remember! The foundation of religious works is based on "piety" and "truthfulness." If a lie is included in the foundation, then the building can never be blessed. Allah Almighty provides as many resources as are needed, provided there is complete trust.
*4. Introducing Students as "Pitiful Paupers" is not right, they are "The Great Asset of the Ummah"*
A very important shortcoming is seen in the choice of words. Often, while donating, these sentences are repeated that "Take care of the poor, needy, orphans, destitute and indigent children of our madrasa."
This style of address is an insult to those students who are preserving the word of Allah in their hearts. For God's sake! Introduce them to the nation not by their poverty, but by their greatness. Tell the public that:
These children are "the great asset of the Ummah" who will steer the ship of religion tomorrow.
These are "guests of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)", whose service is the happiness of both worlds.
These are the ones who raise the voices of "Qal Allah wa Qal al-Rasul" and are the protectors of the religion.
When you present them as pitiful, the giver gives as charity, but when you present them as "heirs of religion," the giver will consider it his good fortune to serve.
*Summary of Speech*
My venerable scholars! Your work is very important and your sacrifices are very great. For God's sake! Do not let your high position fall for the sake of a few worldly coins.
Present your needs to the public truthfully.
Do not bow the turban of knowledge at the doorstep of the wealthy.
Avoid lying and exaggeration and trust in the ذات of Allah.
Instead of portraying students as paupers, present them to the nation as a proud asset.
May Allah Almighty accept your services and grant us a correct understanding of the religion. (Amen)

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