Do not act on something without evidence!
Blindly trusting YouTubers, bloggers, and motivational speakers is ignorance, not knowledge!
Today we live in an era where everyone has a mobile phone in their hand, a screen in front of their eyes, and a desire to "go viral" in their heart. The trend of listening and speaking based on knowledge, understanding, research, and authenticity is diminishing, and it is being replaced by emotions, style of expression, and fame.
Remember!
Religion is not about emotions, it is about knowledge and evidence.
And when it comes to religion, the basis of truth lies only on two things:
1. Authenticity (Sanad)
2. Evidence (Daleel)
Today's Tragedy
Thousands of people are seen talking about religious matters on social media:
Some call themselves "Islamic Motivational Speakers"
Some are called "Quran Scholars"
Some come with the titles of "Spiritual Healer", "Advocate of the Ummah's Thought", or "Public Servant"
But...
They do not have a certificate of religious knowledge from any authentic institution
Their words are not endorsed by any divine scholar
They are neither familiar with jurisprudential principles nor do they speak within the bounds of Sharia
Despite this, their videos reach millions of people, and people trust them and make big decisions in their lives—beliefs change, worship is corrupted, and distance from Sharia is created.
Guidance from the Quran:
Allah Almighty said:
> قُلْ هَاتُوا بُرْهَانَكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَادِقِينَ
Say, "Produce your proof, if you should be truthful." (Al-Anbiya: 24)
This is the principle of Islam:
Do not accept any statement without evidence!
*Responsibility of the Ummah:*
Today, it is obligatory for every listener and learner to:*
1. Demand the reference for what they hear
2. Consider the academic qualifications of the speaker
3. If Sharia guidance is needed in any matter, refer to Muftis, righteous scholars, and authentic institutions
4. Do not immediately trust every motivational speaker, emotional speaker, and blogger with sweet words
*Verification before listening, research before acting:*
Being influenced by any video, post, or statement:
Do not add anything new to the religion
Do not abandon anything old
Do not issue a fatwa on anyone
Do not call anyone an infidel or misguided
And do not entrust your hereafter to such irresponsible people who themselves do not know their religious state
* What is the right path?
Refer to Muftis for religious issues
Learn the words of the Quran and Sunnah from a skilled and certified scholar
Watch only verified gatherings and lessons of knowledgeable people on social media
Give preference to "knowledge" over "style"
And follow the "one who follows the truth" and not the "one who is becoming famous"
Acting on something without evidence is making a mockery of religion.
Taking religion from unauthentic people is wasting religion.
Giving fatwas without authenticity is an invitation to misguidance.
Remember:
Islam is only that which has reached us from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ with authentic transmission.
There is no room for innovation, imagination, emotions, or YouTube editing in it!
Want to protect your religion?
Then follow only the Quran, Hadith, and the authentic scholars of Ahl-e-Sunnat.
Want to save your hereafter?
Then do not act on anything without evidence—no matter how eloquent, charming, or famous the speaker may be!