The life of an Islamic da’ee (preacher) is one of sacrifice and patience. Prophet Nuh عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ demonstrates this, who preached for almost 10 centuries for the sake of Allah while facing rejection and opposition. An overlooked point is why the people of Nuh rejected their prophet  - his lack of popularity. The people’s understanding was that a preacher needed to be famous, wealthy and in the company of the rich. 

The story of Ibrahim  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ is a lesson on the dangers of compliance culture when a society is collectively on a path of falsehood. When idolatry was entrenched in society, Prophet Ibrahim faced pressure to conform but relied on sound judgement and Divine guidance to expose the truth. This article exposes how blind loyalty leads to corruption and how all Muslims have a responsibility to enjoin good even in times of widespread evil. 

The rebellion of Iblis in the story of Adam عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ, is a cautionary tale against arrogance and ego which can lead to Divine punishment. But what if these Satanic traits are not just glorified but prevalent in today’s society?

Today, we’re living in the age of the self. Community has been replaced by individualism, people have become consumers, and contentment has been replaced by greed. An example of this mentality is Qarun (Korah), a wealthy man from the time of Prophet Musa عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ. His immense wealth was admired and seen as a mark of success, yet it led to his ruin. 

Complicity is a word we’ve heard often in the media. It is described as ‘involvement in a crime or an activity that is wrong.’ In the context of Gaza, it is by aiding and supporting the genocide we’re witnessing today.  There are many complicit in genocide: Western politicians, influencers, Hollywood and the media who are mouthpieces for Zionist slaughter. Opposing them are people of conscience. Activists who defend human rights, equality and protest against violence.