Mental Health Awareness

12/25/2025

12/19/2025

English Translation:

“Muslims lost their identity” — this phrase is generally not used for a specific individual or group, but rather in a broader social, cultural, or religious context. It can carry several deeper meanings:

1. Deviation from core principles
It is often believed that Muslims have drifted away from the fundamental teachings of Islam (such as honesty, justice, and compassion). When a community’s actions no longer align with its beliefs, it is said to have lost its original identity.

2. Cultural assimilation
In the age of globalization, many Muslims have changed their traditional customs, dress, or lifestyle under the influence of Western or other cultures. When people forget their roots and blindly imitate other cultures, this is seen as an “identity crisis.”

3. Intellectual and scholarly stagnation
During Islam’s Golden Age, Muslims were leaders in science, philosophy, and education. Today, the decline in creativity and the pursuit of knowledge leads many to feel that Muslims have lost that identity of leadership.

4. Inferiority complex
Feeling ashamed of one’s religion or culture, or believing it to be incompatible with modernity—and therefore hiding it—is also described as losing one’s identity. In other words, being unable to take pride in one’s own identity.

5. Lack of unity and solidarity
Due to political conflicts and internal divisions, when Muslims fail to act as a unified community with collective influence, sociologists describe this as an identity crisis.

In simple terms:
This phrase means that Muslims today are perceived as struggling to preserve their historical legacy, religious values, and distinctive characteristics.

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12/13/2025

Speech, the great gift God has given us, is our most powerful tool. It allows us to express feelings and build relationships, which becomes especially clear when we consider those unable to speak.

Furthermore, the Holy Quran said, “God is very kind. He taught us the Quran, made people, and showed them how to talk.”

Since we have these blessings, it’s wise to show gratitude for the gift. So, to thank God for what he gave us, we use them well.

By speech, we can bring people back from an evil path and lead them onto a good path. Through our speech, when people learn about the good path and God’s qualities, the gift of speech will be fruitful.

The speech that doesn’t bring any benefit to creation is not liked by God. In chapter 4 of the Holy Quran, God said, “Most of their advice has no benefits except for the people who do charity, good deeds, and bring people together. I will give these people a great reward.

Speech is like a mirror: when people start talking, their hidden desires become clear. By righteous speech, he gets praise and reward. On the other hand, for foul and vulgar speech, he becomes the object of people’s hate and disgust.

People should check the environment before talking. Being silent is better than speaking in an unfavorable condition. And it’s worship to be quiet rather than talk unnecessarily.

5 things are best :

1. Do not talk without necessity. Because you will fall into sin if you do.

2. Do not talk without understanding the environment because you will be ashamed if you do.

3. Wise people should not talk with the ignorant. Because they will not understand your value.

4. Praise your brother in his absence, and he will do the same.

5. Do deeds like someone who knows that good deeds have rewards and evil deeds have punishment.

Someone who can’t control their tongue destruction keeps calling them.

Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) said to Abu Bakr(RA), “Keep quiet because by this Satan is disappointed and it helps your religion.”

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11/27/2025

Of course. Here is the English translation of the summary of the social and ethical messages in Muhammad Asad's "The Message of the Qur’an."
The Social and Ethical Messages of "The Message of the Qur’an"
The core of the social and ethical messages highlighted by Muhammad Asad in his interpretation of the Qur’an is the establishment of a just, egalitarian, and humane society based on the principle of Tawhid (the Oneness of God).
Here are the main social and ethical messages he explained:
1. Human Dignity and Equality 🤝
Asad strongly emphasizes in his commentary that all human beings are equal in the sight of God.
* Abolition of Class and Racial Discrimination: Asad highlights the Qur’anic verses that reject all forms of discrimination based on race, color, or social status. A person's dignity depends solely on their piety (Taqwa) and good deeds.
* Individual Accountability: He conveys the ethical message that everyone is individually accountable to God for their actions. This personal accountability encourages responsibility and ethical behavior within the society.
2. Justice and Social Equity ⚖️
One of the central themes in Muhammad Asad's commentary is the establishment of absolute justice in society.
* Impartiality: He stresses that justice is not just for Muslims, but for all people—whether they are enemies or friends, rich or poor.
* Economic Equality: He emphasizes economic justice and explains that the flow of wealth should not be confined only to a small segment of society. Maintaining economic balance through Zakat and the prohibition of usury (Riba) is a primary social goal of Islam.
3. The Call to Knowledge and Reason 🧠
Throughout his commentary, Asad underscores the importance of seeking knowledge and rational thought (Reason) in Islam.
* Freedom of Thought (Ijtihad): He explains that the capacity for reason, which God has given to humankind, should be actively used. The Qur’an is an eternal message that needs to be re-understood through human knowledge and reason over time. He interprets this use of reason as Ijtihad (independent analytical effort).
* Rejection of Blind Imitation: Asad rejects the blind imitation of ancestors or a specific group, encouraging the reader to contemplate the Qur’an's message directly.
4. Responsibility and Care for the Environment 🌳
Asad interprets the Qur’anic verses to explain the human role as 'Khalifah' (Vicegerent of God on Earth) and the responsibilities that come with it.
* Duty towards Creation: Since humans are representatives on Earth, they must take care of all of God's creations—animals, plants, and the environment. This ethical message restrains people from destructive or wasteful behavior (Fasad).
5. Family and Community Ties 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
* Society Centered on Family: Asad emphasizes that the family is the basic unit of society. Fulfilling duties and showing respect towards parents, children, and relatives is an essential ethical obligation.
* Generosity and Kindness (Ihsan): He continuously reminds readers of the moral imperative to show generosity and kindness (Ihsan) towards the vulnerable and needy in society—such as orphans, the poor, and travelers.
In summary, the social and ethical message of Muhammad Asad's "The Message of the Qur’an" is to establish a society based on Tawhid, where justice, equality, the use of reason, and compassion towards all creation prevail.
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11/07/2025

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