DISEASES in
Islamic Movement
What is Islamic
Movement
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Islamic Movement is an
organization, or party of Muslims,
gathered on Islamic principles of
organization, striving within
Islamic guidelines to establish al
Islam in its totality as the only
guiding light over all spheres of
human life.
Four aspects of this
definition
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It is an organization of Muslims who
have voluntarily and consciously
submitted themselves to the discipline
of the jamaah.
The I.M (Islamic Movement) is
established according to the principles
of organization shown in the Quran
and by the model of Prophet
Muhammad (p.b.u.h.).
Four aspects of this
definition
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The methodology of a I.M is also
derived from the models of prophets,
especially the example of the last
prophet, Muhammad (p.b.u.h.).
All areas of activity and struggle of
this I.M are directed towards one
goal, which is to establish al Islam as
the guiding light in all areas of life
and thus seek the pleasure of
almighty Allah and success in the life
hereafter.
Classification of Diseases
in IM
I-ORGANIZATION’s,METHODOLOGY
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
II- Leadership
III-Workers
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Loss of focus on true goal
“He has appointed for you the same way of life
which he had ordained for
Noah and which (O Muhammad) we have now
revealed to you, and which we had already enjoined
on Abraham and Moses and Jesus, stressing this” establish
this way and be not divided in it.” Shura, 42:13
Displaced focus
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Too much emphasis on the organization and its
inner issues like constitution and bylaws, elections
Focus on some methodologies like
Social service
Political action
Mega projects ,e.g., economic or business projects
Building some institutions
Conventions
Defective Methodology
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A. Way to Establish an I.M
O ye who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared
and die not except
in a state of Islam. And hold fast all together by the
rope which Allah (stretches out for you) and be not
divided among yourselves; Ale Imran 3:102,103
Al- Quran has made it clear that the only uniting force in an
Islamic Jama’ah is the Deen of Allah (s.w.t). There should be
no other bond of union like nationality, race, color, language,
or material interests, etc
Amarah or Leadership.
O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of
a male and a female and
made you into nations and tribes that ye may know
each other (not that ye may despise each other).
Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah
is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah
has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).
Hujurat; 49:13
Sama and Ta’ah. Listening
and obeying the Ameer
O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Apostle
and those charged with
authority among you. If ye differ in anything
among yourselves refer
it to Allah and His Apostle if ye do believe
in Allah and the Last Day: that is best
and most suitable
for final determination. Nisa, 4:59
Mutual consultation
(Shura).
Those that hearken to their Lord and establish
regular prayer; who (conduct)
their affairs by mutual Consultation; who
spend out of what We bestow on
them for Sustenance. Shura 42:38
Ways this concept may be
neglected or disregarded,
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A person may not limit the expression of his
opinion in a specific forum
A worker may present his opinion in the
Jama’ah’s defined forum, but insist that it is
the best and must be adopted.
Workers may be preoccupied with side issues
and get accustomed to criticizing the
Jama’ah and Ghiba (backbiting) of the
leadership.
Divisions and dissentions may be rampant,
leading to eventual destruction of the
Jama’ah.
Accountability
(Muhasibah
O ye who believe! Fear Allah and let every
soul look to what (provision) he has
sent forth for the morrow. Yea fear Allah: for Allah
is well-acquainted with (all) that ye do. Hashar 59:18
How is this principle violated:
There may not be any Muhasaba in the Jama’ah
Principles of Muhasaba may not be followed.
Muhasabah is done only for name sake.
Akhu’wah or Mutual love
and brotherhood
The believers are but a single Brotherhood:
So make peace and reconciliation between
your two (contending) brothers: And fear Allah
that ye may receive Mercy. Hujurat 49:10
Characteristics of the
Struggle of an IM
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Ideological.
Ethical.
Missionary.
Program designed on Ijtehad and not
tajaddud ( compromise and
innovation)
Ijtehad vs Tajaddud
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Ijtehad:
1- An analysis of the situation as it
prevails in the society.
2-In the light of this diagnosis, a plan
of action is made.
3--For the preparation of a realistic
strategy, an evaluation of the
resources available to the Islamic
Movement will have to be made
Tajaddud or compromise
and innovation
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To draw towards a system primarily
interested in material comforts and worldly
conquests to the neglect of the moral aspects
of Islam.
To destroy the balance that Islam established
between the spiritual and material
dimensions of life.
To compromise with the form of dominant
system of the age and produce a new mixture
of Islam and Jahiliyyah.
To adopt the substance of non-Islamic
system, but express them under the label of
Islam by misusing the Islamic terminology.
II-Diseases affecting
leadership
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1-Desire and efforts to seek leadership
As for the abode of the Hereafter,
We assign it unto those who seek
not position of authority (or
leadership) in earth and nor
disruption. The sequel is for those
who are fearful of Allah. (AlQasas: 83)
Ahadith on this subject
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"The most dishonest among you is one
who seeks it (leadership)." (AbuDawood)
"Don't seek rule. If you are given
(leadership) for asking, you will be
entrusted to it. If it is given to you,
without, asking, you will be aided
therein." (Bukhari)
“I swear by Allah! We do not give this
leadership to anyone who seeks it or is
greedy for it." (Bukhari)
2-Pride and Arrogance
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How does arrogance develop in individuals? -
When someone is working in an Islamic
Jama’ah, his moral status is usually better
than others. He develops some good qualities
and capabilities and he performs some good
deeds. Others in and outside the Jama’ah
give him some recognition. At that moment
Satan starts putting these ideas in his mind
that he is someone great and better than
others. Self praise and highlighting individual
achievements become a habit for such
person.
How to prevent this
disease
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Jama’ah and all its members must
remain vigilant about this negative
trait. There must be constant reminder
that greatness and real pride belong to
Allah (s.w.t.). Everyone must develop
humility. Whenever some task is done,
one must thank Allah (s.w.t.) for it and
keep an eye upon shortcomings and
weaknesses. One should always ask
Allah’s (s.w.t.) forgiveness.
3-Show off and seeking
recognition- (Riya)
Consequences of Riya
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Riya negates the value of good
deed in the sight of Allah (s.w.t.).
With Riya one is not able to
perform any good deed
appropriately since there is
concern to get more praise and
approval.
Prevention
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At individual level, one must try to do
some good deeds secretly, e.g.,
Tahajjud, charity etc. One must always
keep an eye upon his intentions and
make sure it is purely to seek the
pleasure of Allah (s.w.t.). If there is
any sign of Riya, one must ask Allah
(s.w.t.) protection
Jama’ah must discourage any trends to
show off performance. Reports of work
should be published only as necessary.
4- Desire and Intention
for Material Benefits
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There must not be any intention to achieve
some material benefits like power, money,
position or favors.
All endeavors must be purely to seek
pleasure of Allah (s.w.t.) and the success in
the Hereafter.
It requires lot of Tazkia and Mujahida
(struggle).
Jama’ah and its leadership should keep an
eye upon itself to make sure this disease
does not affect its rank and files.
5-Considering oneself
perfect and better than
others- (Hubb-e- Nafs)
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It starts with the feeling in a person
that he is free of mistakes.
He ignores his personal weaknesses
and provides an explanation for such
weaknesses satisfying him. Then he
expects others to believe the same
about him.
He only likes to listen to praise and
does not like criticism.
Stages of deterioration in
this disease
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Person creates jealousy (Hasad) in his
heart against those who are better
than him
. Then he engages in undue prying
(Tajussus) in other’s matters to find
faults in them.
This leads him to back biting (Ghiba)
conspiring (Najwah).
One may go on to lying (Kizb)
and false allegation (Bhutan).
Consequences
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If this disease afflicts one or few individuals,
its devastating effects are limited. However,
if there are many people affected with it,
then it can result in disruption of the whole
Jama’ah.
This disease can result in grouping within the
Jama’ah. Each group may engage in
backbiting, tattle tailing, conspiring with
vengeance and hatred in their hearts for each
other.
Mutual relations are damaged. Tension,
hostility and animosity take roots in the
hearts expressed by verbal attacks.
Remedy
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Istighfar or asking Allah’s forgiveness- Quran
has stressed upon the believers to engage in
Istighfar frequently.
Guard against Hasad-Jealousy and animosity
Avoid Tajussus, Namima, Ghiba
Avoid sinful Najwah(secret consultation)
when it is done in secrecy from the Jama’ah
in order to make a scheme against another
individual or group. It may result in Jama’ah’s
fragmentation and mutual disputes and
conflicts.
6-Extremism and Imbalance
in thoughts and actions
O people of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: NISA 4:171
Prophet (s.a.w.) instructed us in the following Ahadith on this subject:
1-Beware! Do not go to extremism (Ghulu).
People before you were destroyed due to this extremism.
2-Ibn Masood reports that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said three times,
“Extremists are destroyed.”
3-“Give (permissible) concessions (in Islam) and do not cause
hardship.
Give glad tidings and do not provoke disliking.
4-“You have been sent (to the mankind) to provide ease
and not to make it (religion) hard.”
5-It never happened that the Prophet (s.a.w.) was given
choice between two matters
and he did not select the easier one
7- Narrow-mindedness(Shuh-e- Nafs)
And those saved from the covetousness of their own
souls they are the ones that achieve prosperity. Hashar 59:9
Symptoms
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Minimizing one’s mistakes but magnifying others and not
forgiving them.
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Considers his difficulties very important but others
difficulties are just excuses for him.
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Enforcing one likes upon others, but do not give any
importance to other’s likings.
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Unnecessary criticism upon other’s opinion or stand.
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When he is criticized he reacts violently and in rage.
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No tolerance to others remarks which may be different from
his position.
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Bitterness in relations and in mutual arguments resulting in
frequent in fights.
Consequences
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Mutual disliking and hatred.
Repeated bickering and
argumentations.
Grouping and in fights.
REMEDY
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Generosity in giving time and spending upon others.
Forgiveness to others and overlooking their minor
mistakes.
Being flexible and give concessions to others wherever
possible in Jama’ah.
Develop tolerance to others criticism.
Be very kind and soft hearted towards others.
Keep an eye upon one’s mistakes and look at others
virtues.
Prefer to absorb hurting remarks and never hurt
others with theirs.
Support those who are falling back in their endeavors
rather than pushing them out.
8- Weak- Determination
and Inactivity:
Symptoms:
 He tries to avoid responsibilities.
 He does not like to spend time,
money or effort for the Jama’ah.
 He prefers all other engagement
in his life upon Jama’ah work.
 He only maintains minimal
contact with the Jama’ah.
More Symptoms
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He presents different excuses to cover
his lack of activity.
He may start telling lies to cover his
inactivity.
When he sees that he is going to be
exposed regarding his inactivity, then
he starts criticizing the Jama’ah and its
leadership.
Remedy
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Jama’ah should assess whether the reason
for inactivity is weak determination or there
are some genuine reasons to be addressed.
Whenever such attitude is brought to notice,
Jama’ah should try to correct it with advice
and reminder.
Such person should be put through
Muhasibah so that others may not follow his
example.
Jama’ah must not allow such persons to hide
this weakness behind lies and deception.
These must be exposed and corrective action
be taken.
III- Diseases amongst the
workers
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1-Causing verbal insults and
calling names
Nor defame nor be sarcastic to each other nor call each
other by (offensive) nicknames:
Ill-seeming is a name connoting wickedness (to be used
of one) after he has believed: And those who do not desist
are (Indeed) doing wrong. Hujurat 49:11
Following Ahadith of the
Prophet (s.a.w.) explain this
further:
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Ibn Masood (r.a.a.) reported that
the Prophet (s.a.w.) said,” To call
names to a Muslim is sinful and to
fight with him is Kufr.” Mishkat.
Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “A believer
never sends taunts or curses upon
others. He never uses foul
language or insulting language.”
2-Ghiba or Backbiting
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Ghiba means to mentions
someone’s shortcomings to others
in his absence. This is a
deplorable sin since the person is
not present to defend himself.
Quran has condemned this sin in
the following words:
3-Namima or Gossiping
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It means reporting any hearsay to
others and spreading rumors.
Quran has called this to be an evil
habit
Neither obey you each feeble oath monger,
Detractor,
spreader abroad of slanders,
Hinderer of the good,
transgressor,
malefactor
Greedy therewithal,
intrusive. Qalam 68:10-13
4-Reminding our brother of
his mistakes on his face or
in front of others to
humiliate him
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This habit sows the seeds of
hatred in the hearts and leads to
disruption of mutual relations.
Neither defame one another. Hujurat.49: 11
5-Tajussus or prying in
other’s private matters
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Do not pry. Hujurat 49:12
Abdullah Ibn Omar (r.a.a.) reported
that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said,” Do not
look into their (Muslim’s) private
matters. Whoever attempts to look
into his brother’s private matters,
Allah (s.w.t.) then is determined to
publicize his private matters. When
Allah (s.w.t.) is determined to do that,
He humiliates that person even if he is
hiding in his home.” Tirmizi, Mishkat.
6-Tamaskhar or ridiculing
O ye who believe! Let not some men among you laugh at others:
it may be that the (latter) are better than the (former):
Nor let some women laugh at others: it may be that the
(latter) are better than the (former) Hujurat 49: 11
7-Looking down upon our
brother (Ijab)
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Abu Hurairah (r.a.a.) reported that the Prophet
(s.a.w.) said,” To consider a person undesirable, this
reason is enough that he looks down at his brother.”
Mishkat
In another Hadith, he enumerated the rights of a
Muslim upon another Muslim and he included these,
“He must not humiliate him and he must not look
down upon him.”
Abu Hurairah (r.a.a.) reported that once the Prophet
(s.a.w.) was telling him about three things which bring
salvation and three things which bring disaster. Then
the Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “One worst thing which
destroys a person is his ‘Ijab’ (or thinking that he is
better than others).”
8-Sinful Suspicion
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O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as
much (as possible): for suspicion in
some cases is a sin. Hujurat 49:12
Abu Hurairah (r.a.a.) reported that the
Prophet (s.a.w.) said,” You must avoid
sinful suspicion since this is the worst
lie.” Bukhari, Muslim
9Buhtan or False
Allegation But if anyone earns a fault or a sin and throws
it on to one that is innocent
He carries (on himself) (both) a falsehood
and a flagrant sin. Nisa 4:112
And those who annoy believing men and women
undeservedly bear (on themselves) a calumny and a glaring sin.
Ahzab 33:58
10-Causing harm
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This harm could cause mental anguish or
physical harm to the body or his property.
Abu Bakr Siddiq (r.a.a.) reported that the
Prophet (s.a.w.) said,” Cursed is that person
who hurts a Muslim or deceives him.”
Mishkat.
Prophet (s.a.w.) also said, “Whoever hurts a
Muslim, Allah (s.w.t.) shall hurt him and
whoever causes suffering to a Muslim, Allah
(s.w.t.) shall bring suffering to him.” Ibn
Maja and Tirmizi
11-Causing sadness and
grief
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Anas Ibn Malik (r.a.a. reported that the
Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “Whoever caused grief
to a Muslim, he caused grief to Allah (s.w.t.).”
Tibrani.
Anas Ibn Malik reported that the Prophet
(s.a.w.) said, “If someone fulfils someone’s
need to please him, he indeed pleased me.
Whoever pleased me, he pleased Allah
(s.w.t.). Whoever pleased Allah (s.w.t.), he
shall enter him in Jannah.” Baihiqi, Mishkat
12-Hasad or Jealousy
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Hasad is an evil ailment of the heart.It
includes disliking of something good in
another person, desire that good is
removed from him and given to the
jealous person.
Reasons for Hasad include personal
sense of superiority, pride, vendetta,
desire to dominate others, personal
failures or just desire for power and
status.
Ahadith of the
Prophet(s.a.w.) concerning
Hasad
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“Protect yourself against Hasad. It eats up your good
deeds just like fire eats up the wood.” Abu Dawood
Abu Hurairah (r.a.a.) reported that the Prophet
(s.a.w.) said,” Do not pry, do not interfere in
someone’s business matter, do not be jealous, do not
have vendetta, do not be indifferent to each other and
do not be greedy. Be like true servants of Allah (s.w.t.)
and be brothers.” Bukhari, Muslim, Mishkat
“Diseases of the previous nations have affected you.
These are Hasad and animosity. They are like shavers.
They do not shave hairs, they shave your Deen.”
Ahmad, Tirmizi, Mishkat
13-Hypocrisy
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There could be implanted elements or
hypocrites in the Jama’ah.
They present themselves as loyal
members of the Jama’ah but behind
the scene they conspire and plot to
weaken it and create rifts and disputes
amongst its members.
14-Greed.
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Greed or lust for power, money or other
material benefits could blindfold a person.
He may then overlook the significance of his
mission, Jama’ah or the accountability before
Allah (s.w.t.) on the Day of Judgment.
He may resort to tactics to satisfy his lust and
jeopardize the integrity and sanctity of the
Jama’ah.
Such people are very poisonous to the
Jama’ah and lead to lot of conflicts and
disputes.
15-Prejudice.
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One may have prejudice against other
persons based upon race, ethnicity,
sect, national origin etc.
Due to this prejudice, one may say
things or take actions which are
contrary to the best interest of the
Jama’ah.
This could lead to grouping and
division of the Jama’ah.
Conclusion