In a State of Emergency!
Many of those who care about the affairs of their nation in our days live in a constant state of emergency. This prevents them from engaging in long-term work with a clear mind and conviction in what they are doing, because they always feel, upon seeing the tragic news, that "something must be done quickly," "the situation cannot be tolerated," and "the flood is coming."
If they enter university to specialize in a field of study, they feel in their heart of hearts that they are "wasting their time."
If they enroll in a religious course or read a book on raising children, they feel that they are "evading their responsibility towards their nation."
If they play with their children, they feel "guilty of betraying the children of the afflicted Muslims."
And so on... Most of the time, they have no conviction in what they do.
They vent these feelings by preoccupying themselves with the news, even if it is a useless preoccupation. They follow, lament, curse, get angry, and then... nothing!
The Consequences:
This state of emergency is reflected in their psyche and their dealings with their parents, spouses, children, and people in general.
It also leads to failure in their studies or work, and even in their religion and relationship with their Lord.
They are not cheerful or reassured, and if they appear to be committed, people are turned off from commitment!
Success and excellence are left to others:
Those whose thoughts are confused about the crucial issues in the life of the nation, such as the sovereignty of Islam and the necessity of siding with it in its war against the enslavement of the servants by the international system.
Even the fundamentals of Islam, such as the existence of God, the truth of the prophethood, and the Quran.
Those whose thoughts are confused or who have made up their minds in the completely wrong direction!
Or have chosen to side with the international system and its stooges.
These people become the "successful" role models in society:
In the definition of the people and those who influence them.
The owner of the "state of emergency" needs them in his studies, employment, and treatment.
His children read their novels, follow their work, and are influenced by their personalities!
Yes, you must care about the affairs of your nation:
But turn this concern into determination, your sadness into a driving force, and your sense of responsibility into a rise above negligence.
Seek the reward and serve Islam in every knowledge you learn, every smile you smile on people's faces even if you are in pain, and every game you play with your children to strengthen your relationship with them and your influence on them and raise them psychologically healthy.
And give everyone their due.
Know that the battle is long.
It requires a long breath, project-based work, and slow building.
And for all of this, you need a balanced psyche, so don't burn it out with a "state of emergency."
Your enemies will not leave you:
They will gnaw at your body, throw stones at your building, put obstacles in your way, and expose you and your nation to a series of crises so that you despair and give up trying.
Don't let them defeat you! Rather, be patient:
And their cunning will be turned to your advantage (and they will spend it, then it will be a regret for them, then they will be defeated)...
And by God's will, you will be a tool of God Almighty to enforce His victorious decree: (And God is victorious over His affair, but most people do not know).
These are thoughts from Dr. Eyad Qunaibi (إياد قنيبي) “All rights reserved”