Sunday, 23 May 2010

Minding my business

I recently saw an hadith of the prophet(pbuh) in which he was reported to have said that part of being a good muslim is minding ones own business. Someone close was recently stabbed when trying to rescue a little girl from the hands of two bullies and all he got from everyone was "whats your business with the girl".I as a person was about to say same thing when i recalled this hadith and i wondered at what point is a business yours or not yours, Considering the fact that we've always been encouraged to help our fellow man in need either we know him or not.Going by an implication of these judgements he could have walked away from her and claim she's not his business and at the same time he could have tried to help like he did and get killed.How should a situation then be appraised so as to know if its your business or not.A school of thought holds the believe that any situation you were not explicitly implored to participate should be shunned and stayed away from.Some even said that it depends on your motive or intent of participation in such matters or business.i wonder if anyone has a different opinion.

2 comments:

  1. Basically if there is no positive gain for you or the person involved then mind your own business. I believe this hadith is to prevent us from mindless gossiping, listening and participating in it, as lending a helping hand is greatly favored in Islam. Just take for instance the hadith "None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself" [Prophet Muhammad - Peace and Blessings be upon him] This is the best way to approach any situation.. So if you were in trouble would you want someone to butt in and help you.. Yes, therefore it's fine and you can "not mind your own business" and be nosy to help, but if you were chatting on the computer and a sibling comes and starts reading your chat between you and your friend, would you like that? Of course not as we're entitled to our privacy. So don't over analyze a simple hadith dear, take it for what it is. :)

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  2. i understand better now....u were a great help

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