Malfoozat – Observance of Customs has Become Dominant

Nowadays, observance of customs has become dominant. The Sahaabah honoured and respected Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), but were devoid of pretence. Their respect for Nabi-e- Kareem (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was not a mere external display of customary etiquettes. Thus we see that they would not stand when Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) appeared on the scene since they were aware of the fact that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) detested the custom of standing in respect for him, yet there were no greater and more ardent devotees of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) than the Sahaabah.

The character and morals of people became corrupted from the time they participated in these political movements. Darkness has settled on all sides.
Every person is steeped in liberalism. Respect for elders has disappeared. Ignoramuses have become leaders. The Ulama have joined ranks with the wealthy and become men of the world. Not even in centuries has so much
change been wrought in the Deen as the change which occurred in the Khilaafat movement of a few days.

Alas! We are increasingly becoming the enemies of such things which create the love of Allah. We flee from the Ibaadat of Allah. On the other hand, we adopt the things which distance us from Allah.

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