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"THEY WISH THAT YOU SHOULD COMPROMISE (IN RELIGION OUT OF COURTESY) WITH THEM, SO THEY (TOO) WOULD
COMPROMISE WITH YOU." - Al Quran
By
Imam Murtadha Muhammad Gusau
Saturday, December 16, 2017
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
All praise is due to Allah, the Just, the Bestower, and peace and blessings be upon our beloved and humble Prophet Muhammad
(Peace be upon him).
Brothers and Sisters! The word Hikmah (wisdom) has been misinterpreted for too long. It means to approach the people in the best
way possible, to act in the most appropriate way, taking that particular situation into account. It has never meant to give a false
image of Islam for personal or community welfare, or in the name of Darura. When Muslims are willing to compromise in all aspects
of their life, we lose the favour of Allah, emit an image of weakness to our enemies, and lose dignity in the sight of our Creator, Allah.
The most popular catch-cry of today’s generation is the word "compromise." The weak consider it as harmless, the ignorant hold it
as beneficial, and the miss-guided count it as essential.
This conclusion may seem extreme, but that’s the reality. In Islam, there is absolutely no room for compromise. There is no evidence
that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) ever did so, nor did his Companions, or does the Quran provide scope for it. This stance also
makes rational sense to those who sincerely dwell upon this topic.
A person suffering from a heart condition would be foolish if he chose to consume half of the medicine prescribed, and then took
sugar lollies as a substitute for the rest of the tablets. Who is he cheating? Not the doctor, who sought the best possible solution for
his condition, nor the pharmacist, who supplied the medicine. The patient is the one at loss.
Surely Allah, in His Wisdom and Mercy chose Islam as the medicine for the ills of humanity and the society we live, a cure for the
cancer of interest and woes of politics, the mistreatment of women and the division of society, the nature of man and his insatiable
desires.
Why do we Compromise?
There appears to be three main reasons why people will willingly compromise in Islam, and those same people will choose those
orders Allah has enforced us to follow, according to their own desires and substitute the rest with man-made systems or man-made
desires.
1 - "We are living in hard times, in a difficult society, and thus Allah permits us to compromise, because (now wait for it)...‘Islam is
easy, not hard.’"
A Hadith also quoted is that narrated by Aisha (RA), who said that when the Prophet (Peace be upon him) had the choice between
two actions, he chose the easiest course.
True, Islam is easy to follow, but not to the extent that we are permitted to change the rules set by Allah for our own convenience.
When asked for proof for the statement we can compromise, they claim that our condition today is similar to that during the Makkan
period of the Prophet’s mission. We should bear patiently like he did then, and act as he did in those circumstance.
The fallacy of this argument stands clear when we study the reasons why the Prophet (Peace be upon him) acted as he did back
then, and how later on in his life he (Peace be upon him) acted differently. We are now living in the Madinah era, the era where the
Quran was completed. The Makkan period could be seen as a temporary stage where the Companions were trained and prepared in
that special environment. But Islam was completed, finalized with the verse:
"This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your
religion." [Quran, 5:3]
Islam was then perfected, so by retracing our steps all the way back to the Makkan era is illogical.
A cup full of fresh milk will be spoilt if only a drop of blood was to fall in it. Allah has never asked us to go beyond our capacity to
please him, thus arguments such as "I must work in a Haram field because I have no choice, or because of Darura" is an invalid
argument.
If our women must mix with men in the workplace, Allah never asked them to go to such extents. If we must agree to remove our
Hijabs because we want to become women lawyers, and it is Darura to do so, don't expect automatic forgiveness, If we eat food,
which is declared Haram, don’t expect automatic forgiveness, because no excuse remains. We have transgressed the boundaries.
Where as most people use their own rationale to substantiate their weak claims, I have the Word of Allah:
"Such is Allah, your Lord in truth. So after the truth, what else can there be, save error." [Quran, 10:32]
"It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in
their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed in a plain error." [Quran, 33:36]
Respected Brothers and Sisters! Do you consider our current situation to be much worse than that suffered by the Prophet (Peace be
upon him) and his Companions, or the other Prophets before him? Surely this is the same code enjoined upon the Prophet (Peace be
upon him) and upon us. Prophet Yusuf (AS) went through many tortures, but never compromised, but instead turned to his Creator:
"O my Lord! Prison is more to my liking than that to which they invite me." [Quran, 12:33]
It was not in the nature of Prophet Yusuf (AS), nor in any of the Prophets, nor in any of the righteous servants of Allah, to
compromise in order to gain some worldly benefit. Yusuf preferred jail to falling for the lusts of women.
2 - Another false argument is the apologetic one: "We want to show people a religion, which is easy and doesn’t require much effort,
not to make people run away from Islam."
In truth, people have been running to Islam because, when shown in its real light, Islam provides the solutions people have been
seeking. They do not want a mixture of Islam with the Kufr they fled. Showing Islam in a "moderate" or "soft" light will only give the
wrong image of an already perfect religion.
3 - The third argument is that we must compromise in order to strengthen Islam. We must enter and join these institutions the way
they like us to do, join hands with the non-Muslims who are our partners in this life. This way, we can spread Islam, and live happily
ever after.
VERY WRONG!!! Again, there is no proof in the Shari'ah for this view, but rather to the contrary. Surah al-Kafirun is a prime example
of this:
"Say: "Disbelievers! I do not worship what you worship, nor do you worship what I worship. I shall never worship what you worship,
neither will you worship what I worship. You have your own religion and I have mine." [Quran, 109]
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) declared his religion to be that of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham AS). The unbelievers thus
argued that there was no reason for them to leave their own beliefs and take up that of Muhammad’s (Peace be upon him), seeing
they were of the same religion. They sought to compromise with him, proposing that he should prostrate before their gods in
exchange for them prostrating before Allah, and he could demand whatever he wanted from them. This Surah was revealed in an
uncompromising tone, clearly dividing Tawhid (monotheism) from shirk (polytheism), establishing a true criterion, allowing for no
further wrangling.
This wasn’t the only situation. When the Prophet’s (Peace be upon him) uncles felt that he was getting too powerful, they tried to
bribe him with the gifts of this world. They offered him the leadership of Makkah, wealth if that was his purpose, the most charming
wife if that was what pleased him, yet he refused all these because he only desired that the truth prevailed. Under such harsh and
luring circumstances, he (Peace be upon him) commented that if the sun were to be given in his right hand, and the moon in his left,
never would he leave this cause until Allah will elevate it, or he would die striving for this cause. This was his prime opportunity; if it
were in his nature to compromise, he could have accepted the leadership, secretly hid his true convictions, and later spread Islam
after being confident and powerful enough. Rasulullah (Peace be upon him) was known as the Trustworthy and due to this fact he
(Peace be upon him) was thus able to kindle the fire of Arab nationalism and would thus have united them. They would have
responded gladly to his call, tired of their tribal warfare’s. Thereafter, he could free the Arab lands from the domination of the Romans
and the Persians. He could have easily established an Arab state in this way, instead of bearing thirteen years of pain and torture. He
could have made the people bow initially before his authority, then he could have used his position of authority to impose the belief in
the unity of Allah, and bow before the True God. This was not what Allah desired though, and that is not Islam. Islam seeks the
destruction of all forms of evil, through pure ways, through legal ways, not the manipulation of evil to reach a pure goal. This is not
possible, nor permissible.
Even in a life or death situation, we are told of the rewards if we persevere and bear patiently. Prophet Ibrahim (AS) chose to be burn
in the fire prepared by his own father, rather than to hide his religion, leave the area, and spread the Word of Allah.
If Allah (SWT) or the Prophet (Peace be upon him) have forbidden us to do something, we must believe with all our being that it is
forbidden for our benefit.
For example: Music - it is Haram (except the Duff on certain occasions, like in marriage, two Eids etc)...don’t try to change it around
to suit your desires, by saying those favourite words we hear over and over again as justification, "I know its Haram ......but..?" If the
Prophet (Peace be upon him) forbade it, that’s it, accept it, don’t try and "Islamisize" it. You can’t, unless of course you think you
know better? (Astaghfirullah, May Allah protect us from this).
Another example is the issue of Hijab we are facing today, here in Nigeria and globally: Many Muslims have even tried to "Islamisize"
this act of devotion, which has guidelines and conditions. This stance is very weak...often justified by this saying, "But, if we look
more fashionable, the non-Muslims won’t find it so hard to relate to us, or in the name of Darura." Wallahi Wrong!!, as Allah (SWT)
says in the Quran:
"Never will the Jews nor the Christians be pleased with you till you follow their religion. Say: "Verily, the Guidance of Allah, that is the
only Guidance. And if you were to follow their (Jews and Christians) desires after what you have received of knowledge (i.e. the
Quran), then you would have against Allah neither any "Wali" (Protector or Guardian) nor any helper." [Quran, 2:120]
No Excuse!
Alhamdulillah, we are provided with all the necessities of life. We have enough money to purchase Halal products and these are
available everywhere, so we need not compromise in terms of our food. We can freely wear the required clothing asked by Allah, so
we have no excuse not to. And Allah never requested us to compromise Islam to gain worldly benefits. We can choose our work, our
partners, our lifestyle, yet we consider ourselves fighting some imaginary "Jihad" of the nafs. Indeed, you never had an excuse, and
you certainly do not now, so cling to the path chosen by Allah; to all of it, for that is the only way we can dig ourselves from this
rotten though we have fallen in. We will inevitably fall if we prefer to attribute orders to Allah, which He never asked for.
"Say you (O Muhammad): ‘This is my way; I invite unto Allah with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me with sure knowledge.
And Glorified and Exalted be Allah. And I am not of the Mushrikun.’" [Quran, 12:108]
"And verily, this is my Straight Path, so follow it, and follow not other paths, for they will separate you away from His path. This He
has ordained for you that you may become pious."
Lastly, Brothers and Sisters! This was very beneficial and a great reminder and nasiha for myself and those who want us to
compromise on the issue of our religion (especially the issue of Hijab, etc). Especially living in Nigeria where at times many Muslims
think you have to compromise and hide your religion and give in to what other people are doing. Wanting to give in to the pleasure of
this Dunya. The reminder that the Prophet (Peace be upon Him) was offered everything in this Dunya and refused it (It was great to
hear it in context with Muslims compromising their religion). How Bilal (RA) would not give in to the torture and remained firm in his
belief in Allah The Most High. Wallahi we need to remain strong and steadfast in our religion. How even Muslims and non-muslims
alike come up with these names for Muslims that are on the truth. All praise due to Allah. Islam is so beautiful, why should we feel
ashamed following the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet (Peace be upon him). May Allah guide all the Muslims. Ameen.
And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our Noble Messenger,
Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true followers.
Wassalamu Alaikum,
Your Brother:
Imam Murtadha Muhammad Gusau, from Okene, Kogi State, Nigeri:-) a. And can be reached via: +2348038289761 or
gusaumurtada@gmail.com

In all you v written, what's lacking is the real practice of respect to people's religion. If not, Sharia laws in the North ll not affect non Muslims.
Mr Murtadha Muhammad Gusau, Allah didn't create Muslims alone. This world is not meant for you n your religion!
You can marry my daughter & convert her even if it's against her wish to a Muslim but my son can't marry your daughter cos he's a Christian or a non Muslim.
No wahala!
Dear fanatic Muslims, e koshi danu (gerarahia). Stay clear of Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Traditionalists & any non Muslims.
Your hatred for others stinks!

NwaChibuzor802:
I don't know why the Lagos state government have refused to shut down that quilox night club of this boy. He has absolutely contributed nothing to the society asides immorality and social vices just like his other yoruba brother Tblac hoc who is also a _pornstar. I will be very happy if yoruba people can take entrepreneur mentorship from the likes of Orji Kalu, Cosmos maduka, Jim ovia, pascal dozie , Leo stan Eke, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu and so many other great Igbo business men time will not permit me to mention.

the most sensible Igbo post of the year.

NgeneUkwenu:
Initially they were disappointed that the Son of a President Would be seen riding a motorbike in a dusty town of Gwarimpa in Abuja......hence after the news of accident, they had to concoct the Story of being flown abroad in order to fester their propaganda against the Best President of Nigeria....

IPOB/PDP are shameless miscreants.....

is that not Kwara State Gov, Ahmed Abdulfatai in the middle beside Atiku?

Thegeneralqueen:
After devil fear men.......

the devil is a woman.

nku5:
Nigga do you have fuel?

No. But I know a fuel depot to rob

Guestlander:
The problem is with how Nigeria is structured. Yorubas did not create the problem. In fact, it was an iboman who started it. The three regions on which Nigeria was founded did not go cap in hand to Lagos to beg for money. Each region made their own money and developed at its own pace. That was until Nzeogwu and Ironsi and you know the rest.

Stingman and nku5 had a bad Xmas. Turn your protest to the Northerners. Stop wasting your mb on Nairaland

shedy03:
racing at low speed is not racing, is it?

it is. Race fast, loose control and die fast

oooduancalmdown:
Omo ode! They asked why you don't support Nigeria disintegration and the only question you can is because you are peaceful. How did that correlate with the question?
Omo ode oshi!

rabbis, you sef see whether you get sense. Whether you ain't the real ode (foo l).
How can Yorubas just support disintegration of a country without genuine reason. You think disintegration or fighting a revolution is just for dull kids like you?
Laye laye e, ma post rubbish mo!

Vickiweezy:
But seriously is it a must to comment. Please grow up and quit this senseless act.

won sepe fun e ni?
Are you mad?

oooduancalmdown:
Baba e lo ni rabbis.
Omo ode

the use of abusive words by you declares you are bereft of ideas. You are a non entity.
If you can't come with valid points on this thread, carry your abuses to Kano market and vent your anger on Nigeria.

See

oooduancalmdown:
Dummy! I am Yoruba. You have been telling us you will leave when you are ready. The question is when will you be ready? Your first comment already shows that you don't support Nigeria disintegration so shut da fucck up!
As far as I am on Nairaland, I will continue to put dumb Yoruba like you in your place.
Fuccking eddiot

you v rabbis infection

Pls attack the northerners too o.
If not that your head has been reconfigured wrongly, you ll know that Yorubas ain't your enemies but friends. Call them back bitters, it's a compliment.
Has Yorubas ever cried that Igbos, Hausa Fulanis or any region are their problem?
We handle our matters in a civil way. We don't go haywire like Nnamdi Kanu or Boko Haram or any savage way.
We v elders, the elders talked in defense.
But what of SS and SE, they v Ekweremadu, Wike, GEJ, Amaechi n Co. All you scream is Yoruba this, Yoruba that!
Why are you so bittered? Can't you seek a friendly alliance with Yorubas?

Stingman:
I can pick FG investments in north and SW without thinking about it...You can hardly name any FG investment in the SE and even SS regions..

Ask why it happened that way

oooduancalmdown:
Shut your dirty mouth and answer the question. Foolish Yoruba like you behave like we can't survive on our own. Bleep Nigeria

you are the only one that's foolish. Child of hate. No one is doing one Nigeria by force. You can't push Yorubas to fight a fight they ain't willing to fight. If their is a genuine reason to quit Nigeria's alliance, we ll quit.

EternalTruths:
Indigenous Yorubas of Benin & Togo republics are wretched and a clear indication of what the ones in Nigeria will be once Nigeria cease to exist.

Rubbish!
Are Benin and Togo as rich as Nigeria?
The land of Togo & Benin, do they v the resources as Southwestern Nigeria?
Those guys in Togo & Benin were unfortunate to be cut off Nigeria's map when the scramble for Africa began. I don't know their worth. But if they are poor, that's not an indication of all Yorubas. Google is there for you to see the development of Southwest Nigeria since ancient times.
I see that it was the jealousy for Yorubas that opened this thread. I ll be very savaged.
I m not a fan of tribalism but I ll be very brutal if naive posters spread rubbish from their tiny reasoning.

The same way Yorubas suffer from welcoming Northerners who later became nuisance is the same way they get insulted by Easterners who ll say they built Southwest. And I wonder if south west never had their own major contribution to their region.
As if other people didn't add to the growth of the East or Northern Nigeria.

Na so one Abeokuta boy, Daniel died of racing with his BMW car on Christmas day. Racers, abeg race at low speed. Death is around.

yanshDoctor:
they benefit more from one Nigeria. they a afraid if the unknown. they wont be any different between them and Benin republic.

south west and the north are developing at detriment of other region.

Yorubas developed Benin Republic. Major towns there are occupied by Yorubas of Ajase, Popo & Sabe. These are Yoruba indigenes from Oduduwa.



As for Southwest and North are developing at the detriment of other regions, it's a fallacy. Share your points

Stingman:
This is an observation I have made over some time now.

Why are the Yorubas ready to take anything thrown at them, especially by the Igbos just so long as Nigeria remains?

They have the seaports, major international airports, major train system, best investment location...more educated and more industrious than any tribe in Africa...or so they claim...Yet they are ready to receive insults including letting others buy their lands, develop it, and even become their Obas and governors...All for One Nigeria.

Is there something they are not telling us? Why are they so desperate for one Nigeria...even when their leader Awo stated that Nigeria was never a nation. Why are they ready to give up their pride, culture, and tradition for one Nigeria?

Cos Yorubas are peace lovers. They believe in solidarity. If we v embraced it thoroughly since 1960, Nigeria ll v developed better than it is in 2017.

veekid:

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you are a bad child

veekid:
One day, man Utd fans ll regret the day they hired Mourinho. He doesn't fit the clubs policy

Ahh, you stole my line. I m the originator. I posted this yesterday. Oya salute!

One day, man Utd fans ll regret the day they hired Mourinho. He doesn't fit the clubs policy

Makuos:
Coming together on the first day of the week to worship God is in the bible(new testament)....which day is the first day of the week Sunday!!!

And what is the origin of the first day of the week, the day of the sun-god.
I thought you are someone with reasoning, your argument is baseless.

IDnoble1:
so you mean any form of innovations is welcomed in Christianity even if it is sourced or imitations of paganism in as much as one practices some good characters you mentioned up there according to the Bible. That's one can borrow from paganism to complements Christianity, Abi?
okay!

No, I m not a supporter of paganism on this matter. But see, most things we practice in present day v pagan origins. Even the Hebrew patriarchs ll be described as Idol worshippers today. Abraham, Moses, David & Co.
Sunday is gotten from Mars, the Roman God of Sun. But is he the one Christians are worshipping now, No!
Religious practices are borrowed & modified since ancient times. I don't like it when issues that ll bring confusion is given undue attention. Maybe those advocating for abolishment of Christmas on December 25th should channel their energy to preach more on holiness, love, hypocrisy & Co instead of merrying, eating food n sharing casual Christmas greetings.
Go back to people who are against December 25th & explain what I v written to them

Makuos:
Yes, every practice that has to do with Jesus Christ and our relationship with God is in the bible!!!

Learner, look at worshipping God on Sunday. Was it in the Bible?
See the catholics worshipping Mary,
Baptism of a baby by sprinkling water on their head,
Marrying of more than one wife by Anglicans,
The practice of wearing wedding suite & wedding gowns during Church wedding,
Observing the present calendar of January to December etc.
Live in peace, practice holiness, shun hypocrisy, love your neighbor, do good etc.
Stop giving yourself headaches!
Practice what is obviously right & others mentioned in the Bible.
Cos it's end time, so many crazy folks like DaddyFreeze, Reno Omokri & some holier than thou worshippers speak diff things to confuse people.
This only ridicule Christianity in the sight of fanatic Muslims and other anti-Christs.

NwaChibuzor504:
That mans not hot song is an overhyped piece of _shit

describe a good song for me.
You dislike Bigshaq, but for your info, he fit win Grammy

Makuos:
So Jesus commanded u to celebrate His birthday abii Or to celebrate His birthday in the name of christmas abii Or what does christmas(christ and mass) got to do with the birthday of Jesus Christ The one He commanded in the bible u are not keeping, it is now the one He did not command that is what u are keeping!!! Pure hypocrisy

Jo,pls, is it every practice we do as Christians that's in the Bible?
Don't we v contradictory belief & Biblical interpretations
No one is disputing the pagan origin of Christmas. But I can't ignore the celebration of Jesus's birth. Because he didn't command me to observe his days of birth & death doesn't mean I should not do it.
If I choose Dec 25th the popular day, the merry just got better.
Never in your life or anyone like you, DaddyFrreze or any other confused entity talk about Christmas or Easter.
Talk about real issues in Christianity.
Holiness, Unity,hypocrisy, giving & love. Not Christmas. It's people like you that gives Muslim fanatics and other anti Christ's reason to spite Christianity. Take warning!

Jo, pls!
Is it every practice we do as Christians that's in the Bible?
Don't we v contradictory belief & Biblical interpretations
No one is disputing the pagan origin of Christmas. But I can't ignore the celebration of Jesus's birth. Because he didn't command me to observe his days of birth & death doesn't mean I should not do it.
If I choose Dec 25th the popular day, the merry just got better.
Never in your life or anyone like you, DaddyFrreze or any other confused entity talk about Christmas or Easter.
Talk about real issues in Christianity.
Holiness, Unity,hypocrisy, giving & love. Not Christmas. It's people like you that gives Muslim fanatics and other anti Christ's reason to spite Christianity. Take warning!

BrainnewsNg:
See more at: https://www.brainnewsradio.com/category/local-news/

wish you ll respond to me.
Jo, pls, is it every practice we do as Christians that's in the Bible?
Don't we v contradictory belief & Biblical interpretations
No one is disputing the pagan origin of Christmas. But I can't ignore the celebration of Jesus's birth. Because he didn't command me to observe his days of birth & death doesn't mean I should not do it.
If I choose Dec 25th the popular day, the merry just got better.
Never in your life or anyone like you, DaddyFrreze or any other confused entity talk about Christmas or Easter.
Talk about real issues in Christianity.
Holiness, Unity, hypocrisy, giving & love. Not Christmas. It's people like you that gives Muslim fanatics and other anti Christ's reason to spite Christianity. Take warning!

yarimo:
That is very commendable from OKOROCHA the next senate president of the Nigerian senate from 2019

drunkard, Buhari has lost his huge Southwest support. He's not coming back for 2nd term. So... No handpicking Senate for Okorocha. His career ll fade soon

rayblings:
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Bang de de deng!!!

I'll remain single till a lady with this kind of shape come my way.

Which state in Nigeria have ladies with the biggest butt biko?

most Yoruba babes now are born with killer curves n yansh. If you are yansh lover, go for Ijebu or Ekiti babes. Oyo babes are unpredictable n can abuse you to death if there is quarrel.

This movement for abolishment of Christmas on Dec 25th is thick.
But a Christian like me don't need headaches. I d stick to Dec 25th cos it's a popular day which I can show my humane love. That doesn't mean I don't show love on days