There are many times people think what they are doing makes them a righteous Muslim but what they are doing is a sin. Be careful not to fall into these traps. Examples below. All Arabic vocabulary defined at the end for new Muslims.
Exposing others' sins
In Islam, the Muslim who conceals others' sin, on judgement day will have their own sins concealed. Source.
Many think they're being righteous by exposing others and calling sins out but actually it is harming them spiritually.
Often, someone will post something online and another person will spread around screenshots mocking what they say. But the prophet (ﷺ) emphasized mercy and concealment whenever possible, save for fiqhi exceptions (e.g. legal tesimony, warning against fraud, etc.) Source.
Casual Takfir
Declaring anyone a kafir is a serious matter in Islam. False accusations can turn the accuser kafir. Source.
Classical scholars took numerous steps before declaring someone a kafir. This included clarifying what the person meant, guiding them, giving them time to turn back to guidance, etc.Source.
Today, casual takfir is alarmingly common, especially online. People are throwing around accusations of being kafir like baseballs. They think they are being righteous but they are harming themself spiritually. Too many uneducated Muslims throw around takfir accusations for sins that, according to fiqh, do not excommunicate one from Islam. This is dangerous.
Declaring someone will go to Hell
Some Muslims look at a sinner and declare them bound for Hell. They think they are being righteous but this is spiritually very dangerous.
One hadith describes two men: one a sinner, one righteous. The righteous man one day declares the sinner will go to Hell (another narration says Allah will not forgive him). Allah gets extremely angry at this statement and the man's good deeds are destroyed. Source.
Too many Muslims are quick to declare someone is bound for Hell, not realizing the dangerous weight of the statement they are making.
Treating harshness as piety
Islam strongly emphasizes mercy, respect, and balance. Many Muslims think they are being righteous when they are harsh with others but it is spiritually not healthy. Examples:
- Forbidding permissible enjoyment
- Treating every difference of scholarly opinion as deviance
- Making any political ideology a part of faith
Moderation and mercy are integral parts of Islam. Practicing harshness towards others in religious matters is not encouraged.
Dictionary
Fiqh = Islamic jurisprudence
Takfir = Declaring someone a kafir, or excommunicating them from Islam
Kafir = One who knowingly disbelieves in Islam despite the full truth reaching them
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