Inculcate love towards one’s country
An important quality that we as Muslims need to understand and embrace is towards inculcating love to our own country and nation. We must understand that God has ordained where we are born and where we will die. Thus appreciating our place of birth, the nation that has become the means of providence of our lives, our family’s lives. This is the abode where we find a source of income, procreate and also for the world to prosper, it needs peaceful messages. This is the place, the abode where our generations and children will strive to build a better future. We must inculcate this feeling of love in ourselves and our children towards our own country.
Loving one’s country is a responsibility demanded by religion. Allah swt mention in Surah Saba’ verse 15 :
”(Your country) is a good abode and (Your God) is The Most Merciful.”
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad saw. said when he was on his Hijrah out of Medina to Mecca. He exclaims :
”There’s no land better than yours (for me) and you are dearest to me. And if not for my tribe ousting me out from you, surely i will never choose an abode other than you.” (Narrated by Tirmizi).
If we allow instability in our homeland, it will result in failure of our dreams and aspirations. Everyone is responsible towards the peace and harmony of our multi races and religions. Muslim community will have to prove that Islam is a religion and a centre of life which is surrounded by justice, peace and security throughout time and place. Respect will not be given to a particular community until that community respects other communities.
Equipped with good moral values
We Muslims must also embrace good moral qualities. In our zest to acquire greater heights in our lives, we need to emulate the Prophet’s conduct. We must be equipped with good moral qualities. Let us portray to the world our excellent qualities. Let us portray the beauty of Islam. The Prophet saw said:
”Those possessing perfect faith are those having best conduct. Those possessing good conduct are those who is best to his family, and I am best towards my family. ”
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