Our brothers (Muslims) lack the disposition for obedience and following leadership (Ittiba). Even if their commitment to faith (Deen) is not perfect, they should at least possess the capacity to follow someone. This is precisely why they are ruined.
Another reason is that they completely lack internal discipline (Nazm) and adherence to principles. If they work on combining proper organization on one hand with faith on the other—then clearly the path to divine help will open.
In the era of the Companions, what numerical strength did the Muslims possess against the Byzantine and Persian Empires? Yet, they were people of faith (Deen) and were highly organized. If proper organization accompanies faith, then see what wonders unfold! Conversely, entangling oneself in a disorganized state is to cast oneself into destruction.
And Life is a trust from God; “Do not kill yourselves” (لا تَقْتُلُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ – Surah An-Nisa, 4:29) Sacrificing one’s life for the sake of God is no small matter, but there must at least be the satisfaction and certainty that it is undeniably being spent for God’s sake alone.
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