No and no

"And do not incline towards those who are unjust: otherwise the fire shall reach you ..." (S 11: V 113)

"Those who did injustice" means those whose behaviour is outside the Islamic framework. Just as this applies to non-Muslims, it also applies to Muslims who are not serious in Deen. According to this verse, we are not allowed to show appreciation to the behaviour and manners of those who are not serious in Deen. The systems and traditions of this type of group come under the prohibition of this verse. Imitating the actors, actresses or celebrities is forbidden as it paves the way to Jahannam. Youngsters who are doing all sorts of fantasies with their bodies by imitating the immoral should be conscious. It is not as simple as we think. It is very serious because due to our haircut, tattoo, piercing etc. we are living 24/7 under the wrath and curse of Allah Ta'ala.

Is there any prosperity in living such? Definitely no and no. We may look good in the contaminated eyes of the public but no doubt we are most awful ones in the eyes of Allah Ta'ala. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) is the model which should be followed. It is the model that Allah Ta'ala has chosen and imposed. It is what Allah Ta'ala loves and appreciates. Is there any valid reason not to follow this admirable person? It is up to us to see with who we want to be? Do we want to be with these groups who are living under the wrath of Allah Ta'ala or with Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam)? Nabi (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: "Whoever imitates a group, then he is part of that group."

Following Nabi (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) will entitle us to be with Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the beloved of Allah Ta'ala. Is there any pleasure which surpasses the pleasure of being resurrected with Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) and being in his group?

Definitely No and No!

[English version of "Non et Non" – Al Jamiat – Vol.7 No.9]