They spent money for Islam
We make money from Islam
They brought others into the Ummah
We send Muslims out of the Ummah
Their leaders were the best of them
Our leaders are the worst of us
They measured Net Worth in character
We measure Net Worth in money
They were known for their courage
We are known for our cowardice
They stood up to kings for the sake of Allah
We stand up to Allah for the sake of kings
They honored their teachers
We abuse our teachers
They gave to the people
We take from the people
They gave up their rights to their neighbors
We take away the rights of our neighbors
They were known for charity
We are known for stinginess
They were known for self-denial
We are known for self-indulgence
They were known for simplicity
We are known for ostentation
They were known for practicing more than preaching
We are known for preaching more than practicing
They looked for opportunities to please Allah
We look for opportunities to displease Allah
They gave to the people
We take from the people
They gave up their rights to their neighbors
We take away the rights of our neighbors
They were known for charity
We are known for stinginess
They were known for self-denial
We are known for self-indulgence
They were known for simplicity
We are known for ostentation
They were known for practicing more than preaching
We are known for preaching more than practicing
They looked for opportunities to please Allah
We look for opportunities to displease Allah
They competed in obedience
We compete in disobedience
The Malaika knew them
The Shayateen know us
The Malaika recognized their voices raised in praising Allah and dua
The Shayateen recognize our voices raised in Rap and Beat Boxing
Their criterion for the Dunya was Islam
Our criterion for Islam is the Dunya
They were proud of their Islam
We are ashamed of our Islam
Following Islam honored them
Leaving Islam dishonored us
They showed the way to the world
We don’t even know that we are lost
They were the Sahaba of Rasoolullah (SAS)
We are those about whom Rasoolullah (SAS) will complain
(May Allah save us from that)
They will be recognized by their glowing faces with the righteous, May Allah help us – we don't even think of this inevitable day and the consequences of our heedlessness. OMG- Allah -Please Help us now…..to please not ourselves but seek and strive for the pleasure of our Creator. Ameen
They never befriended the enemies of Allah
We never disregard the enemies of Allah
Ameen.
They honored the Sunnah as a priority
We disregard it only as an option