Dr. Khâlid Abu Shâdy: the last ten days are the beginning of the development of nations
By these words, the famous preacher, Dr. Khâlid Abu Shâdy began his interview with (Ikhwan online) in order to give us a glimmer of hope, to ignite the sparks of enthusiasm, and to revive a revolution of faith. Through this, we can seize the last ten days of Ramadan for raising determinations, settling the feeling of responsibility towards society and countries, ending the sectarian strife, and making balance in carrying out the missionary, social, and political activity before and after Ramadan. The following is this matter in details:
– Cooperation and correlation are main factors that the strong supports the weak, the righteous person strengthens the sinful one, and the diligent strengthens the heedless. Therefore, each one of them will find someone who stands beside him, helps, and supports him. Indeed, Satan is with the individual and is remote from the group. In addition, the help of Allah is with the congregation, and the troubles with the congregation are better than the serenity of the individual. Moreover, the individual is little by himself and great by his brothers, and the great goals of faith are not achieved except by many cooperative efforts.
Concerning the spread of the breakout of good, we should pay attention to the worries of others. We should ensure the continuity of the flow of our river of rewards, even after our death. In addition, we should carry the slogan, “The reform is necessary after achieving righteousness. Come on!” Each one should choose the goal that he seeks to achieve. The forerunners are the forerunners; therefore, you should seek the increase of the reward and hope to precede others to the fair women of Paradise. In addition, you should long to elevate your ranks over others’ and to be among the first row that meets the Prophet at the fountain. Hence, who, among you, will be in the front of the rows, and who will reserve his seat in the back rows?
The answer: I’tikaf is an enjoyable prison where the person can save himself from the most spreading and permeated lusts in our communities. Such lusts are smoking, listening to songs, befriending with bad companions, occupying the heart with ardent love, and watching what is prohibited on the television. This is in addition to other things which make the person as a slave of his desire, a captive of his whim, and under the control of his demon. Therefore, the period of I’tikaf comes in order to rescue the Muslim from the clutches of these destructive matters, and to let the light of guidance penetrate his heart; and this removes the darkness. In addition, worry and confusion are replaced by safety and calmness, and the soul enjoys the sweetness of faith for the first time.
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