Series Y – Difficult if forced and easy if understood – Love and religion

I feel that I enjoy writing and sharing thoughts and observations mixed with religious analysis, that is, Islamic. It is very useful to understand a situation of one’s psychology, a physical philosophy behind the human mind, when something or a trait is learned or stored in the mental library.

There is a natural inherent trait in the human personality. This outstanding feature values ​​character. It can be defined as “curiosity“. The man is interested, or very interested depending on the situation, if he is restricted by/on a certain line of actions. He thinks to go beyond those limits and observes himself. Sometimes it is better to learn from the experiences of the past – people who crossed those boundaries.

Adam and Eve History also shows us that they were wrong (stories can be found in the earliest holy scriptures, the Holy Bible and the Holy Quran). Due to their curiosity to cross the order or whatever specific reason there is… God (Allah) knows best… It is human nature that when we are commanded “no-things”, there comes a point that urges us to commit those “not thingsLiterally speaking, Islam, if it is forced to learn and made a necessary condition for a person to adopt its way of life, would not have a fruitful result in making him a true Muslim. Apparently, he can be a Muslim well-formed but what is hidden in the body (heart) only Allah knows. Well, to a certain extent, one can predict the hidden trait of their characters… but anyway, to mold the personality according to Islamic doctrines, there has to be an inner devotion to learning.

Frankly, it can be seen that personal rule over offspring is a bit difficult in advanced countries. The reason is very simple! It is a chain process of parental control and guidance. If parents are not well informed about the difference between right and wrong actions, they will not be able to guide their children enough and they will not be able to shape their children’s personality. Very simple! One has to represent, reflect or exemplify yourself before controlling or asking your children to stop doing the same things that parents do. People follow what is somehow right in their eyes and suitable only for them. When they are told about justice, they are somewhat offended. The examples can be seen very easily, but I would not like to air the evil, rather my goal is to eradicate the flaws in our societies.

The real personality – in the learning phase of Islam – will definitely appear in no time if one does not stay true to the teachings of Islam or “real Christianity where Jesus (peace be upon him) commanded his disciples to obey only the Master who is in heaven!” what makes it necessary is to deepen the understanding instead of thinking that it is a “forced implementation”. When the meaning is logically clarified, the definition of “Forced“changes to a meaning of”submitted“.

We cannot point out that there is an “inevitable” or forced teaching in Islam when it is clearly stated: “There is no compulsion in religion”! What we have to evaluate is courtesy, honesty, and a willingness to listen to what others think about Islam and then tactfully approach them about the burning conflict. In fact, the image of people who want justice has been falsified only to terrorists and extremists. The demand is to build a friendly relationship, winning people’s hearts peacefully and without any forced imperative religious platform – God will definitely help you track down everyone if He wants to!

Contrary to other religions in our beautiful God-endowed world, Islam restricts many things. That’s correct, but has anyone neutrally gotten to the depths of such restrictions? In fact, in one sentence it can be concluded that “such are the divine borders and, being a faithful believer, there are definitely some hidden benefits and rewards not only for him but also for the people around him.” This is just visualizing and accepting! What does it really mean? The word “restrict” is in fact, if properly understood, to subdue with enthusiasm to the commandments of Allah. Well, personal designed attitudes or life patterns are not the ways in any religion of our beautiful world. What is needed is simply to adopt the laws prescribed by the God, Who is Lord and Whom we will return to on Judgment Day!

Now I come to another aspect of the state of mind! What happens when something is forced to learn? Two situations would arise; has. or he will learn by heart b: or he will rebel against that question that is taught to him by force. In the first case, where the subject matter is being learned, it somehow implies one’s positive devotion. Granted, there is also a state similar to a “hanging sword”, but in the end one learns, stores in the mental library and implements in life by feeling that fact correctly. In case “b”, harsh consequences sometimes arise. Becoming rebellious and going against what is necessary is the case that is often seen when the teacher does not translate the lesson into his character and only tries to “enslave” others around him. This case is difficult for a successful personal and professional life. Islam is the case first to implement honestly in it and then “pass on” to others politely. I would recommend here that, in such a case of “b”, one should only keep in mind that such situations are new to him/her and, in fact, would require the patience and tolerance. In the end he/she will be successful.

In case b, many antisocial outcomes can occur. A good example is seen in interfaith marriages especially in Europe. Usually, in such cases, a husband is born a Muslim, who is not strong enough in his faith to judge between “sins”, and at first marries a beautiful atheist and a non-believer. Then, after a short time, when they both open their eyes and the blinding shadow of love fades, they begin to realize many things about their “future” and the ones to come. For the sake of a successful future, you must be patient and trust Allah for the fruits that come after ages from a planted mango tree. It never happens that in a year you take out all the fruit no matter how much you give the right environment to that plant. Or take the example of “the goose that laid the golden eggs” if you kill it to get all the gold in one go… so it takes time. Anyway! May God bless you the blessing of understanding each other and each other’s religion. But in most cases the marriage ends soon in useless results of personal and social term.

If courtesy and care for others’ points of view are the first step in our lives, feelings of suffocation or “Master-Slave Relationship” can have no more effect or can be minimized. Similarly an English term “Slave-driving” which was/is originally English mentality as they wanted to rule the world! (Sorry if I offended, but that’s part of our story!)…but this negative meaning can somehow be turned into a “Teacher-Student-Relationship” meaning just by understanding the logic of learning Islam. This requires immense patience and time. If you go through the history about the spread of Islam, you will come to know that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) preached only patience and trust in Allah. He did not force anyone to embrace Islam, a refined summation of religions, but with his patience and his influential character, hearts were automatically attuned to Islam. Well, for God, Allah, nothing is impossible. What is required is only “A friendly and loving environment”.

The least but not the last, the best strategy is written and finalized by our Lord in Heaven – Allah – Surah Al-Asar. (The day of decline) 103, 1-3 (Holy Koran)

[1] By Al-‘Asr. [2] Truly, man is lost. [3] Except those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth and recommend one another to patience.

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