The Manifestation of Love by the Creator

"You taught me everything

And everything you've given me

I'll always keep it inside

You're the driving force in my life, yeah

There isn't anything

Or anyone that I could be

And it just wouldn't feel right

If I didn't have you by my side

You were there for me to love and care for me

When skies were gray

Whenever I was down

You were always there to comfort me

And no one else can be

What you have been to me, you will always be

You will always be the girl

In my life for all times

Mama, mama, you know I love you"

-Boy II Men-

Even to this day, this old song fragment is still pleasing to the ears and enjoyed by the public. Each line of its lyrics carries profound meaning, capable of bringing tears to its listeners.

When humans were first created in this world, the first entity they came to know was their Creator. He entrusted them to the womb of their mother so that they could become the means of every love and sustenance. Then, humans are born filled with love and affection from the inhabitants of the earth, as well as their Creator.

Through their mother, they are provided with the sustenance of clothing, food, and various needs. They also receive their first language education, which is affection, love, and care, even before learning vocabulary. Through this, they come to know the Creator who deserves to be worshipped. The mother becomes the first teacher for humanity.

Furthermore, the mother's love is akin to a sign of the Creator's love, characterized by her qualities of sincerity, compassion, and the gentleness of her speech. All of these qualities originally belong to the Creator and are entrusted to her heart.

The mother also serves as a reminder of a person's origins. Even if one travels to different parts of the world, they will eventually return to their birthplace, reminiscing about the comfort they once experienced.

This is the natural disposition bestowed upon her by Allah, through which humans are able to grow and develop. Her love keeps their souls safe from evil, her sincerity fulfills their needs, and her gentle words have the power to transform individuals in the future.

The mother's role in successfully educating generations is immense. Therefore, Islam honors her as a noble figure. Through her righteousness, she is capable of creating a peaceful and harmonious society in the land she inhabits. It is from her womb that blessed generations are born, whose blessings spread throughout the world.

As the Arabic saying goes:

إذا صلحت المرأة صلح المجتمع وإذا فسدت فسد المجتمع كله

"If a woman is righteous, the society will be righteous. And if a woman is corrupted, the society will be corrupted entirely."

This saying is in line with other similar hadiths, emphasizing that the righteousness of a woman makes her a good wife, mother, and guardian of society. Therefore, it is the righteous women who have the potential to change the civilization of this world, as they always uphold the rights of their Lord, obey the rules of Sharia, and ensure the well-being of humanity in this world and the Hereafter.

While we acknowledge that the love and affection of a mother can be found in all human beings, the blessing of generations can only be bestowed from the womb of a mother who fears her Lord.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged his followers to marry women for their faith and their potential to bear many offspring.

According to Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said.

"A woman is married for four reasons: her wealth, her family status, her beauty, and her faith. But the most important consideration among these is her faith. Therefore, choose the one with faith, and you will succeed." (HR. Bukhari and Muslim).

"Marry women who are loving and can bear many children, for I will take pride in your numbers before the other Prophets on the Day of Resurrection." [Authenticated by Ahmad, Ibn Hibban, and Sa'id bin Manshur, from the narration of Anas bin Malik]

Furthermore, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) described how women have the potential to cause distress to mankind in this world.

"There are three things that bring happiness and misery to a person. What brings happiness is a righteous wife, a good home, and a pleasant means of transportation. What brings misery is an unrighteous wife, a bad home, and an unpleasant means of transportation." (Narrated by Ahmad)

Many women are unaware of their potential; they only focus on their own happiness. This gives an opportunity to the enemies of Islam, who have been studying its teachings for centuries, to exploit this potential and render it sterile. Under the guise of state legitimacy, women are presented with ideologies foreign to their nature, such as gender equality, freedom, childlessness, and technology that distracts them from their true essence.

In addition, the media actively promotes worldly perfection, making women proud of their careers, creativity, appearance, wealth, and other materialistic aspects. Meanwhile, women who are devoted to their religion and their Lord are hidden away and even marginalized, in an effort to undermine their mental strength, so they continue on their path, destroying generations and preventing the resurgence of Islam.

As a result, the sincerity of love has become limited to material possessions. The meaning of love has lost its significance if it is not accompanied by physical pleasure. They are preoccupied with seeking a small portion of sustenance, claiming it is for the sake of their children's future. Eventually, education is handed over to educational institutions operating under the state curriculum, devoid of any Islamic education.

Social issues are now glaringly evident. Cases involving teenagers are frequently encountered, such as premarital sex, drug abuse, bullying, same-sex attractions, and various forms of corruption, all stemming from the neglect of an essential role within the family.

The souls of the current generation are fragile, unable to bear the consequences of their choices. They prefer a life that is instant and low in risk, and their aspirations are not far from what they witness on social media, such as celebrities, YouTubers, and influencers.

Such is the portrayal of the current generation, dear mother. The world needs your role; in your hands, a noble civilization can be realized. History has recorded you as someone who gives birth to leaders, scholars, and extraordinary warriors, bringing honor to your role and your religion.

Indeed, what Allah has said is true, and we should always be grateful to Him, for He has given the gift of a mother's love for her child and for the blessings of the universe.

"And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination." [Quran 31:14]

Wa Allahu 'alamu bi shawab

By: Umm_Chaera

Childfree: A Terrifying Trend

"The Prophet said, 'Marry women who are loving and can have many children, for I will be proud of your abundance before the other Prophets on the Day of Resurrection.'"

[Authentic Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibn Hibban, and Sa'id bin Manshur on the authority of Anas bin Malik]

Once again, the virtual world is abuzz with the actions of a local celebrity. Their comments on television screens and social media have garnered extraordinary attention, attracting followers from both highly educated individuals and inexperienced teenagers.

Yes, the issue of being childfree or the unwillingness to have children from one's own womb is once again in the spotlight, emerging towards the end of the 20th century.

Based on their comments on social media, some of the reasons they provide are as follows:

1. Not wanting to contribute to the overpopulation of the Earth, which they believe is already excessive.
2. Preferring to adopt other children who are in need of care.
3. Fear of being an inadequate mother and potentially causing negative effects on the child.
4. Rejecting the idea of aging or fearing the loss of beauty that they have worked hard to maintain, as they perceive childbirth and having children as having negative implications.
5. Fear of poverty and hindrance to their career due to the presence of children.

There are many more justifications they use, based on shallow and misguided reasoning. Their attempts to portray themselves as educated and intelligent individuals may astonish the public, and some of them may even find their logic understandable.

These are the clear facts that lie before us. Do we realize the reasons behind their statements? The perfect image they project in the media conceals hidden flaws. The reasons they put forward are merely a camouflage for their inability to become a mother, their immaturity in their personal development, and, most importantly, their lack of knowledge regarding the true essence of truth.

Their smart image and seemingly wise arguments only expose their human weaknesses. In reality, their logic can be refuted with both reason and religion. They may try to halt the aging process, but they cannot evade death. Therefore, as a smart individual, they should be prepared with ample provisions for their eventual demise.

Their belief that the Earth is overpopulated is a notion held by some religious sects who believe that the ideal population of the Earth should only be five hundred thousand. If we delve deeper, who does the Earth belong to? Are the inhabitants of this planet struggling for oxygen or dying of hunger due to depleted natural resources?

Do they not consider that birth and death are part of the balance known by their Creator, who is more aware of the limitations of His creatures? And do they not realize that cases of hunger on this Earth are a consequence of Western ideologies that oppose Islamic teachings and impose their own logic to justify their understanding?

Furthermore, taking care of those in need should be the responsibility of the state, as it represents the divine creation and is entrusted with the resources of this world. We should be asking, where is the state? What about the implementation of its laws? Is it effective or not? Instead, they are creating new and foolish ideas based on their limited contributions.

The next reason, the fear of not being a good mother, is evidence of their underdeveloped thinking and lack of vision in life. The smart and intelligent character crumbles once again because women inherently possess unique qualities bestowed upon them by their Creator, the potential to accomplish many things. This potential serves as the foundation of their self-confidence to engage in activities in accordance with their nature.

Meanwhile, the negative aspects experienced by children, whether at home or outside, are choices made by parents regarding what they want to expose their child to and what kind of environment they wish to introduce them to. Therefore, the goodness or badness of a child is a reflection of the hopes and aspirations of the parents. Isn't that so?

"Every child is born in a state of fitrah (natural inclination). It is his parents who make him a Jew, Christian, or Magian." (Sahih Muslim)

Oh, women who desire to appear beautiful with physical attributes and knowledge, do you not realize that those are merely entrusted to you? Yes, you may take care of them, but not to alter them, for you should simply accept the portion of sustenance bestowed upon you by your Creator.

You claim that pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding will diminish your beauty. Yes, because you know it from your knowledge of health. But do you not realize that these three conditions are actually the glory of a woman?

When you reject one of these natural conditions, the potential to engage in activities outside of your nature increases. Such activities include immoral gatherings, plastic surgery, lesbianism, masturbation, and others. Aren't these actions leading to further corruption?

The physical body is merely entrusted to us, and we are assured to return to our Creator. The beauty we boast about in this world does not guarantee that it will return as we envision, and it may even become fuel for the fires of hell. We seek refuge in Allah from that.

The last reason is a baseless one. How can one believe that the presence of children hinders their career and diminishes their wealth? It is merely an odd excuse to conceal their inherent irresponsibility.

Were you born into this world with worldly possessions? Except for your Lord, who provided for your every need through your parents.

"And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is ever a great sin." (Quran, 17:31)

The word "killing" here does not only refer to taking their lives but also refers to the corrupt ideas that you disseminate, which are killing the generations of this Ummah. For humans naturally act according to their understanding. So, be cautious of the perpetual sins.

The Islamic Shariah came to bring honor to its followers, but only a small fraction truly understands it. Allah has honored women through various texts, such as women being noble due to their faith, paradise lying beneath their feet, and the Prophet taking pride in the abundance of his Ummah born to noble mothers.

Noble generations will only be born from the wombs of strong and righteous mothers, not from mothers who neglect or reject the birth of children into this world.

Human actions are indeed given choices by the Creator, but every choice has consequences, both in the worldly life and the hereafter. Have you considered the consequences of your choice to be childfree? Have you pondered the consequences in this world and the hereafter?

Wa allahu a'lamu bi shawab.

By: Umm_Chaera

Teenage Brawls and Their Solutions in Islam

 

Teen Brawls: Islamic Perspective and Solutions in Achieving Peace

Introduction Teen brawls are a social phenomenon that frequently occurs in various societies, including Indonesia. These brawls often lead to physical violence, property damage, and even loss of life. In the Islamic perspective, teen brawls are behaviors that contradict religious and humanitarian values. This article will discuss teen brawls and their solutions based on Islamic teachings in achieving peace and social harmony.

I. Islamic Understanding of Violence

Islam is a religion of peace that teaches compassion, peace, and justice. The Qur'an emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony and harmonious relationships between individuals and society. Allah SWT states in Surah Al-Hujurat [49:13]:

"O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted."

II. Causes of Teen Brawls

There are several factors that contribute to teen brawls, including:

Lack of Religious Education: Poor understanding of Islamic values and a lack of religious knowledge often serve as triggers for teen brawls. When teenagers do not understand Islamic principles such as compassion, justice, and peace, they become more susceptible to involvement in brawls and violence.

Environmental Influences: Environmental factors such as negative peer groups, disharmonious family environments, or unsupportive school environments can influence teenage behavior. When teenagers are exposed to unsupportive environments, they tend to engage in brawls as a means of expressing dissatisfaction and seeking identity.

Social Pressure: Social demands, such as reputation or pressure to join certain groups, can trigger teen brawls. Teenagers often feel trapped in a spiral of violence due to social pressure and the desire to be accepted by their surroundings.

III. Solutions in Islam

In the Islamic perspective, there are several solutions that can be implemented to address teen brawls and achieve peace:

Strong Religious Education:

A solid and correct religious education is the primary solution to addressing teen brawls. Through proper understanding of Islam, teenagers can grasp the values of peace, forgiveness, and mutual respect. Good religious education should involve in-depth understanding of the Qur'an and Hadith, as well as teaching moral and ethical principles emphasized in Islamic teachings. Schools and religious educational institutions should actively contribute to strengthening religious understanding among the younger generation.

The Importance of Family Upbringing:

Families play a crucial role in shaping the character of teenagers. Parents must ensure that their children receive proper religious education and provide them with sufficient attention. Parents should serve as good examples in behavior, demonstrate love, and provide proper guidance to their children. By involving children in religious activities and teaching Islamic values from an early age, parents can help prevent teen brawls.

School Guidance and Mentoring:

Schools also have a significant role in nurturing responsible individuals with a good understanding of religion. Programs such as extracurricular activities that reinforce moral and religious values can help prevent teen brawls. Additionally, schools should create a positive learning environment where tolerance, respect, and cooperation are actively promoted.

Guidance and Mentoring by Muslim Youth:

Muslim youth with a strong understanding of religion and Islamic values should actively contribute to guiding vulnerable teenagers away from brawls. Muslim youth can form youth groups or organizations focused on moral and spiritual development. They can organize activities such as lectures, discussions, and religious teachings aimed at improving understanding of Islam and promoting peace and social harmony.

Understanding Conflict and Islamic Conflict Resolution:

Teenagers need to be provided with a good understanding of conflict and Islamic methods of resolution. Islam teaches the importance of dialogue, mediation, and peaceful conflict resolution. Teenagers should be taught how to control their emotions, communicate effectively, and seek fair and Islam-based solutions when faced with conflicts or differences of opinion. It can also be explained that seeking closeness to Allah or engaging in remembrance of Him can help calm the emotional turmoil of teenagers.

Conclusion

Teen brawls are a serious issue that threatens the security and peace of society. In the Islamic perspective, teen brawls are behaviors that contradict religious and humanitarian values. Strong religious education, the important role of families in providing proper religious upbringing, school guidance and mentoring, active involvement of Muslim youth in guiding teenagers, and a good understanding of conflict and Islamic conflict resolution are all solutions within Islam to address teen brawls.

In addressing teen brawls, it is important to adopt a holistic and integrated approach. A strong religious education, encompassing understanding of Islamic values such as compassion, peace, and forgiveness, is the foundation for preventing violent behavior. Parents, schools, and religious institutions must work together to provide proper religious education to teenagers.

Furthermore, families play a crucial role in shaping the character of teenagers. Parents must lead by example and provide sufficient attention to their children. Good upbringing, based on Islamic values such as respect, patience, and justice, can help prevent teenagers from getting involved in brawls.

Schools also have a significant role in preventing teen brawls. In addition to providing formal education, schools should create a positive learning environment where Islamic values such as tolerance, respect, and cooperation are emphasized. Extracurricular programs that reinforce moral and religious values can also help shape the character of teenagers.

Muslim youth can make significant contributions in addressing teen brawls. They can form youth groups that focus on moral and spiritual development. Through activities such as lectures, discussions, and religious teachings, they can help teenagers understand Islamic values and encourage them to live in peace and harmony.

Lastly, teenagers need to be provided with a good understanding of conflict and Islamic methods of resolution. They should be taught how to control their emotions, communicate effectively, and seek fair solutions based on Islamic values when faced with conflicts. With a good understanding of peaceful conflict resolution, teenagers can avoid brawl-like behaviors and create a harmonious environment.

In conclusion, teen brawls are a serious issue that must be addressed seriously. The Islamic perspective offers strong solutions in shaping responsible, peaceful, and harmonious teenagers. Through strong religious education, the important role of families, school guidance and mentoring, the active contribution of Muslim youth, and a good understanding of Islamic conflict resolution, we can hope to create a society free from teen brawls and filled with peace.

Wa Allahu 'Alamu bi Shawab

(And Allah knows best).