Can Islaam change the world?

We Muslims have a way of asking the unnecessary questions that need no answer. Rather, we should be asking ourselves, has Islaam changed my world?

And the majority of the time, we have to ponder a little while before we reach a definite conclusion. The answer doesn’t spring from our hearts like it should, it doesn’t pour forth with the absolute conviction that it should. It’s sad and I think we can all agree on that.

We are human, therefore we will instinctively wish the best for the world and in our case, we’d love to give Islaam to the world. But, we need to review if we have actually granted ourselves Islaam. Maybe it’s a human thing to bite off more than one can chew and therefore we cannot be blamed for it or questioned about it. Still, that’s an explanation, a consolation and not, definitely, not an excuse.

Moving on, have we granted our parents Islaam, our spouses, our siblings, our beloved friends, our acquaintances, our workmates?

When is the last time we sat our little nephew or niece on our laps and taught them of the bunyal Islam (pillars of Islam)? Can we remember the time we advised our ‘erring’ cousins and siblings about the truth of following Al Islaam correctly with kind words and gentleness? Let’s talk of a little away from home. Can we honestly say we ardently carry Islaam in a positive light in the way we conduct ourselves in public? Do we show politeness to the elderly woman where nobody else does? Do we assist a fellow human being in the load they carry?

We are all aware that charity starts at home. Before we even entertain the thought of changing the world with Islaam , we should concentrate on changing the immediate world, that is our family, our home , our close circle of links. Our beloved Prophet (pbuh) with the grace of Allah spread Islaam the way he did by steps. It didn’t all happen at once. It started with his family. And who are we to get carried away with ourselves thinking we shall change the world in such a manner that does not befit logical thinking.

Saying that, never give up hope in that notion. Invoke Allah that he allows the light of Islaam to guide the world but at the same time let us all contribute to that worthy hope by doing our own little bit. Why? Because we may be accountable on a Great Day for not passing on the knowledge we have acquired. And , as if we didn't know, Islaam is worth it , :).

Salam alaykum.