💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 The recent news of the ongoing protests concerning what happened to George Floyd, which isn't something new as a lot of injustices have been occurring in other countries including Palestine, somehow reminded me of the negative mindset of some Filipino Muslims. A lot of Filipinos take excessive pride in their own tribe and scornfully look down on those who aren't 'full Maguindanaon', 'genuine Tausug', 'authentic Kagan' or '100% pure Maranao'.
When some guys propose, their marriage proposals usually get rejected simply because they're from a different tribe or they are not born Muslim, unaware that many of the Sahabas RadhiAllahu 'anhum were reverts to Islam, that Allah the Almighty judges us not by our outward appearance or skin tone but Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala sees our hearts, Taqwa and actions, and we are Allah's servants who originated from Adam 'alaihis salaam and Eve/Hawwa.
Being excessively proud that one is 'moro' and acting as though you are more privileged than people with darker skin do not befit the attitude of striving Muslims.
Next time a Muslim man seeks your hand in marriage, if you're currently single, instead of judging him by his tribe and facial features analyzing if they're symmetrical enough or if he looks like one of those male Korean celebrities, focus on the correctness of his 'Aqeedah and check if he is sincere in raising a Muslim family.
The color of a person's skin and which country they're supposedly from are destined and chosen by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.
It is unreasonable to hate somebody for something they have no control over, just as we shouldn't be utterly proud of something which we didn't design or create for ourselves.
📖 Jubair ibn Mut’im RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "He is not one of us who calls to tribalism. He is not one of us who fights for the sake of tribalism. He is not one of us who dies following the way of tribalism."
💌 The recent news of the ongoing protests concerning what happened to George Floyd, which isn't something new as a lot of injustices have been occurring in other countries including Palestine, somehow reminded me of the negative mindset of some Filipino Muslims. A lot of Filipinos take excessive pride in their own tribe and scornfully look down on those who aren't 'full Maguindanaon', 'genuine Tausug', 'authentic Kagan' or '100% pure Maranao'.
When some guys propose, their marriage proposals usually get rejected simply because they're from a different tribe or they are not born Muslim, unaware that many of the Sahabas RadhiAllahu 'anhum were reverts to Islam, that Allah the Almighty judges us not by our outward appearance or skin tone but Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala sees our hearts, Taqwa and actions, and we are Allah's servants who originated from Adam 'alaihis salaam and Eve/Hawwa.
Being excessively proud that one is 'moro' and acting as though you are more privileged than people with darker skin do not befit the attitude of striving Muslims.
Next time a Muslim man seeks your hand in marriage, if you're currently single, instead of judging him by his tribe and facial features analyzing if they're symmetrical enough or if he looks like one of those male Korean celebrities, focus on the correctness of his 'Aqeedah and check if he is sincere in raising a Muslim family.
The color of a person's skin and which country they're supposedly from are destined and chosen by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.
It is unreasonable to hate somebody for something they have no control over, just as we shouldn't be utterly proud of something which we didn't design or create for ourselves.
📖 Jubair ibn Mut’im RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "He is not one of us who calls to tribalism. He is not one of us who fights for the sake of tribalism. He is not one of us who dies following the way of tribalism."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 5121, Grade: Hasan
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Verily, Allah has removed from you the pride of the time of ignorance with its boasting of ancestors. Verily, one is only a righteous believer or a miserable sinner. All of the people are the children of Adam, and Adam was created from dust."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 3955, Grade: Sahih
📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Behold! Verily, you have no virtue over one with white skin or black skin, except by favor of righteousness."
Source: Musnad Ahmed 20885, Grade: Hasan
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and actions."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2564
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
Source: Sahih Muslim 2564
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
