Ramadan

DEAR MUSLIMS,

HAVE WE LOST OUR ADAB WITH THE PEOPLE OF KNOWLEDGE?

One thing that deeply concerns me today is how some Muslims speak about Islamic scholars, teachers, and people who dedicate their lives to learning and teaching the Deen of Allah.

Some people call them by their names without any title of respect. Others go even further, insulting them, calling them “trash,” using filthy language, or mocking them simply because they disagree with something the scholar has said.

Dear brother and sister, is this how we should behave with the people who teach us our religion?

Our scholars and teachers are human beings. They can make mistakes, and we are not required to agree with everything they say. But disagreement does not give us permission to abandon our manners.

You can correct a statement without humiliating the person who made it. You can disagree with a scholar without cursing them. You can explain an error while remaining respectful.

Respect does not mean believing that a scholar is infallible. It means knowing how to disagree without crossing the limits set by Islam.

Addressing a teacher as Ustadh, Ustadha, Shaykh, or Shaykha can be a way of showing respect, depending on the person and context. We should not, however, assume that every scholar must always be addressed by a particular title in every situation. What matters is that we do not speak arrogantly or demean people who teach the Deen.

And to my sisters and brothers, please pay attention to your language.

Some people claim to love Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, yet whenever they become angry, they insult others, use obscene words, mock people, and speak without restraint.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.”

📚 Sahih al-Bukhari 6018; Sahih Muslim 47

Think about that hadith.

When you are angry, what comes out of your mouth? When someone disagrees with you, do you respond with evidence and good manners, or do you immediately reach for insults?

Allah hears what we say. The recording angels record our deeds. Our tongues are not insignificant, and our words are not without consequences.

Allah says:

“Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared [to record].”

📖 Surah Qāf 50:18

Dear Muslims, filthy language, arrogance, mockery, and verbal abuse are not signs of strength or knowledge. They are behaviours we must strive to correct.

And when the person you insult is a teacher of Islam, remember that your disagreement with them does not make it permissible to slander, curse, or humiliate them.

If you see your friends degrading Islamic scholars, do not encourage them. Advise them privately and wisely. If a scholar makes a mistake, discuss the evidence and correct the mistake without turning the discussion into an opportunity for abuse.

Even in casual conversation, be mindful of the way you address your teachers. Familiarity should not become an excuse for disrespect.

A beautiful reminder attributed to Imam al-Shāfi‘ī رحمه الله says:

“Out of my reverence for him, I used to turn pages while being seated in the presence of Imam Mālik with gentleness so that he does not hear the pages turn.”

This is a reminder of the importance of reverence for knowledge and good manners in seeking it. The exact wording and attribution should be verified before being quoted as a confirmed historical report.

Look at the difference between approaching knowledge with humility and approaching it with arrogance.

We do not worship scholars. We do not follow anyone blindly. We weigh statements against the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, and we recognise that every human being can be mistaken.

But following the Qur’an and Sunnah should make us more careful with our tongues, not more arrogant towards others.

If you have insulted a scholar, cursed a teacher, or repeatedly used filthy language, repent sincerely to Allah. Stop the behaviour, regret it, resolve not to return to it, and correct any harm you caused where possible.

May Allah purify our hearts, beautify our manners, protect our tongues, increase us in beneficial knowledge, and teach us to disagree with wisdom, justice, and respect.

May we be people who honour the Deen not only through what we post, but also through how we speak and how we treat others.

Āmīn. 🤲🏽

It's Yaum al-Jumu'ah, brethren! 🥰🤍

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon you, your loved ones, and me.
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He knows what you're thinking. He knows what you're keeping inside. And He knows what you're going through, even when you can't explain it to anyone.

So don't just cry over your struggles. Get up and do what you can.

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