How Prophet Muhammad PBUH responded the Negativity

 I was thinking about the events that have happened lately in Pakistan and how overseas Pakistanis have responded to these events.  

People have wasted no time in letting their contacts know about all that is taking place back in Pakistan. WhatsApp, Facebook, Youtube, etc. have made it easy to share information and views. I have received many negative messages about lots of things back home. I don’t know if all fo them are true or not, but I can certainly say that there is a lot of negativity in these messages. That is just the nature of these messages. I seriously question the outcome of sharing such messages. What is the purpose, after all? 99% of the messages have the same or similar themes- they are against some politician, or against some Government department or the Army.

 

People sending these messages seem very upset about what is happening back in Pakistan. I certainly respect their love for their country, and how they saw Imran Khan as the savior. I like IK too, as a father of two daughters I cannot even imagine the sacrifice he has made by staying away from his own children to live in Pakistan. He deserves our respect. But, I want to stop here- this is not about IK, this is about the messages that are circulating nonstop on social media. This is not what our beautiful religion Islam expected us to do.  

 

In the early days of Islam in Mecca, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) faced harsh treatment from the people of Mecca, including his own tribe and even his own family. They would use negative words and display a negative attitude toward him. However, the Prophet remained composed and focused on the purpose of his work. He did not let anyone distract him from his goals.

The Prophet responded to their negativity and rudeness with kindness and a simple statement: "Allah is One." He did not retaliate or engage in arguments to prove them wrong. Instead, he conveyed his message and told them what he wanted them to know.

Furthermore, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prayed for these individuals, wished them the best, and forgave them. He asked Allah to change their hearts and open them to his message. Through his patience and prayers, he was able to gain the support of people like Umar and many others, including his own family members, who joined him in serving the religion of Islam.

This approach of responding positively to negativity is how Islam spread over the course of 1400 years. Imagine the world today if it were not for the Prophet's positive response to negative people. The world would be different indeed. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) changed the world forever through his exemplary behavior and response to negativity.

The Quran provides numerous examples of how other prophets responded to negativity and negative people. They all displayed patience, offered prayers, and wished the best for those who opposed them. The common thread among them is their ability to remain steadfast in the face of adversity and respond with kindness.

As Muslims, it is important for us to follow their example. Let us pray for those we disagree with and refrain from harboring ill feelings toward them. Instead, let us pray that Allah changes their hearts, guides them, and shows them the right path. May Allah provide us with leaders who truly serve Pakistan, the Muslim Ummah, and the entire world.

Let us pray for the peace and prosperity of our country, making it a shining example for Muslims and the rest of the world. And let us seek forgiveness from Allah for both political and non-political leaders who we believe are in need of our prayers. Remember, Allah is the most merciful and forgiving.

Ameen.