An overturned world

Today we are living in an era

In which it is not easy to live.

Despite this, there are all types of people who are speaking about Deen.

Because perhaps we have understood the value of Deen.

Some people are speaking concerning it with knowledge,

But there are also those who are speaking regarding it with Nafsaniyyat or ignorance.

We will illustrate through two examples, 

How Deen is being manipulated...

When a person performs civil marriage

He does not see that he is making life difficult

As he is playing with his Deen.

By giving preference to the Napoleon code over the law of his Deen. 

On the other hand, when the question of inheritance arises,

Now, he does not look right and left.

He goes to see the Imams and the Maulana

In order to get more inheritance than his sister. 

Now, if his daughter happens to be divorced

Which path will he turn to?

He will not accept the law of Allah Ta’ala

Because what he wants is not found in it.

According to the law of his Deen,

It is mentioned that for his daughter who follows Deen

Has no right on her husband after Talaaq and I'ddah,

And that is her right

In order to save his interest, he seeks help.

Through the Napoleonic code, does he seek help.

Supposedly for his daughter to become "social"

By getting more "social security".

This is how this Dunya, on Nafsaaniyyat, is moving.

It is moving upside down 

When it’s time for Ramadhan and 20 Rak'aat of Taraweeh

Do we agree or disagree?

20 Rak'aat of Taraweeh, all 4 Imaams agree upon.

What do we have to say regarding it?

A false pretext is presented for it,

That Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not practice it.

But all this is Nafsaaniyat

As to accomplish 20 Rak'aat, willpower is required.

When the question of the moon arises

Proofs, true or false, we import.

That it’s the consensus of 300 Ulama that says:

And truly this is said very firmly.

"That the visibility of one country

Should apply to the other country"*

As proof what do they present?

The opinion of only 3 Imaams, and not 4.

When people perform 20 Rak'aat of Taraweeh,

We discourage them from doing so.

While all 4 Imaam consent to it.

However, we do not want to reach a mutual agreement.

This is what is termed incoherence,

Which comes through Nafsaaniyyat or ignorance

Brothers and sisters, an advice for you.

And it will help you.

With this, your life will become easy,

As Deen is really not difficult. 

Allah Ta'ala and His Rasul (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) 

Teach us to follow Usul (the principle).

And prohibit us from following Nafsaaniyyat and ignorance

And people who do not have knowledge.

*Note: Here we do not delve in the question whether it applies or not.

[English version of "Un Monde à l’Envers" – Al Jamiat – Vol.2 No.1 & Al-Haadi Vol.3 No.3]