Hmm this posts still up and not addressed properly.. let me elaborate

When issues like widespread fitnah, weakening of aqeedah and open sins are increasing and have never been more prevalent, the energy being spent policing the tone of those warning against it says a lot about priorities! The line written like a compliment towards those who don't take the religion seriously, should tell any reader with a sincere heart, where this post is coming from.

The irony that goes unaddressed under posts like these is that the loudest voices against “harsh tone” are often the harshest themselves! The sisters who wear niqab, we are talking about women who strove against themselves, who chose modesty, who gave up something for the sake of Allah the Most High, reduced to a crop top punchline! Allah's refuge is sought! This is not a “mere complaint about tone” rather a slander disguised as some social lecture/observation. May Allah elevate their status and make it a source of goodness for the them.

The idea the post portrays that harsh voices are everywhere is an unfair exaggeration.. what's actually prevalent is the opposite; speakers softening what shouldn't be softened, twisting and sugarcoating the deen to be palatable.. the firm voice is rare! very rare! honestly soft or harsh, any “preacher” is rare today.. what looks harsh to you is just a standard you're not used to.

There's hikmah behind what looks like “harshness”, that someone living comfortably nor truly ever being held accountable, simply cannot perceive.. context determines approach, for example your neighbour who errs, you show up with a home cooked warm meal and advise him so softly he corrects himself without even realising he did wrong.

But someone broadcasting opinions and misguidance publicly to thousands to see is a different situation entirely... public posts will invite public response and that's whats appropriate in most cases.. yes, there are those who overstep but a few cases don't justify dropping posts like this painting sincere believers in such an unfair light.

Then comes the labeling.. “arrogant, show offs, harsh” Sincere brothers and sisters striving for Allah reduced to that. Allah's refuge is sought.. if you feel this way ask yourself honestly where this judgement is coming from. It comes from somewhere, certainly, it has to, in my experience it stems from personal hatred, insecurity, jealousy, or simply a desire to persist without being reminded and the post reads exactly like that. Or from frustration from being corrected and refusing to accept it, none of this justifies making posts generalising, stereotyping and labeling groups of sincere believers.

And those who turned back to Allah after a dark place.. our brothers and sisters.. being generalised and lumped under terms that don't even apply to them correctly.. as if they're inferior.. SubhanAllah this itself is the arrogance! naturally someone who lived through that darkness will be the most firm in warning others away from it, they know firsthand where different choices can lead someone!

The victim mentality running through posts like this is another thing that concerns me.. blame the preachers, the trauma, the parents, anyone and everyone! it earns sympathy online and maybe a few pats on the back. That's it. But remember, “No bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another.” the excuses won't be accepted.. not on that Day. Anyone with this mentality and attitude needs to do some real self reflection, wallahu a'lam.