To youngsters

Youngsters cannot be expected to be wise and to have wisdom at their young age of 18 because this is  a quality that is cultivated gradually. But they should also not do whatever comes to their mind. A youngster must benefit from someone who has such wisdom. In this way, he will be able to use his courage and energy in the right direction and he can reach his destination faster with safety. Otherwise, it will be like a very fast and powerful vehicle with a steering wheel out of control. One does not have to mention the damage that this will cause on the road. A young person tends to follow another youngster like him. This is the greatest misfortune. One must always take advice from someone who has the knowledge of Deen, experience and is honest. One must not follow a youngster. Matters must always be verified with a Deendaar person who has experience. And it is absolutely normal that in all fields, a junior takes benefit from a senior. Thus, this principle is more important in the field of Deen.

[Version française de "A banne jeunes" – Al Jamiat – Vol.6 No.11]