have four children. Brianda, Mark, Blanca and Leon. Even being from the same blood and having the genes of the same parents they were different in attitudes, thoughts and behaviours. This is a common routine in our daily lives we see...
morehave four children. Brianda, Mark, Blanca and Leon. Even being from the same blood and having the genes of the same parents they were different in attitudes, thoughts and behaviours. This is a common routine in our daily lives we see around us. And surely, we are one of the families of our society with such heterogeneity and perplexities in one family. If such multeity is observed in one family, being the smallest entity of the society, what would be the scope of the multifariousness in a village, town or a country? But, apart from different characters and behaviours prevailing in the society, there are certain norms, customs and laws that unite us. Abiding by this set of rules we become useful for the society we live in, and by drifting away from these norms we create fuss, dissonance, hatred and altercation resultantly harming each other. This coexistence is more important for the Muslims who have emigrated to the lands of other faiths. Coevality is too difficult for even those from the same culture, creed or cult, it is still more challenging for Muslims to be integral part of the new society they have chosen to live with. But, Islam, as the religion of peace, has made very clear to its followers the peaceful and wise way by ordering them to be loyal and honest to the society they are living in. Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) while sending his companions to Abbysinia (Ethiopia) told them that the Abbysinian land is governed by the ruler under whose authority "no one would be oppressed". For the emigrating Muslims, this order was so clear that when Ethiopian Emperor Negus was molested by the revolutionary rebels, Muslim immigrants were willing to fight against them (being on the side of the Emperor who was a wise ruler). This act shows that the Muslims living in a non Muslim country have the constancy and abutment to the authorities of that populace. Divine orders for those Muslims who live under non Muslim authorities are very clear. As they live in the countries where the UN charter and human rights declarations are implemented, they have to lend a hand to the camaraderie in the best possible way and as per the teachings of Islam. God loves peace in the land and He dislikes those who hurt others. God addresses to such hellions in Holy Qur'an as: "…..And do not make mischief in the Land after it has been reformed. This is the best for you if you believe" (Al-A'raaf 7:85) "And do not make mischief in the Land after its reformation and pray to Him in awe and expectation. The blessing of God is at hand for those who do good" (Al-A'raaf 7:56) God prohibts any devilment in the land (our society). A Muslim has to obey the commandments of the Creator. This can be achieved only if he (Muslim) firmly believes in the divine commandments. Holy Prophet told his followers very categorically: "Do not be conformers (by) saying 'if people do good, we shall do good, and if they do wrong, we shall do wrong.' Rather, accustom yourselves to doing good if people do good and to not doing wrong if they do wrong"
