Plain justification of compromises because of SELF WEAKNESSES. Nothing else.
If the Historical scenarios are re-enacted.
Our Beloved Prophet(p.b.u.h) migrated twice , spent few years of social bycott in a miserable condition. Logical & self proclaimed strategists would have said. "What, leave all our life savings & properties. What about our children? Is there BEACONHOUSE where we are going. NO!!! This is not wise, no good strategy.
What about BADAR. Many LOGICAL MINDS again said , no good fighting them face to face. What about our children, we cant fight a bigger & better equipped ARMY.
WHat about IMAM HUSSAIN. (RA). It s very easy to calculate the benefits for yourself & your clan. Its not about calculations, its about not letting go what you believe in & ready to sacrifice all for it. Thats whats its all about being a HONOURABLE & DIGNIFIED MAN. History only remembers these type of MEN & THERE "DEFY ALL LOGIC" achivements.
Dont be selective about historical contexts and again to justify your own fears.
It seems i have hit a wall...
I am well versed in Muslim history, do not think that i am quoting examples out of context, i have many more examples but what is the point to waste more time when some clear examples have already been given?
Why should i not be afraid to lose all for nothing to gain in this world and the hereafter?
You are welcome to praise only the
DEFY ALL LOGIC achievements and that in itself is what i want to remove from Muslim way of thinking. So i guess we cannot agree as long as you hold to the defy all logic notion of greatness.
No worries, i am sure with the passage of years you will come to know what i am talking about...
I believe in logical planning, calculated risks and compromises and then following through with all efforts...
Planning and execution require hard work and only then does Allah bless the Muslims in their efforts...
There is only that in the world for us for which we strive for...If you think Islam reached its glory through arms alone then you could not be more wrong.
My friend your argument is not very sound
I have given clear examples where Muslim
leaders chose to save their nation with a sound strategy knowing fully well that with time they shall prevail...this was in answer to your argument that we are not ghairat mand enough and compromises should never be made at all...what sort of compromise is another matter but if you say that our best leaders did not compromise for the sake of the state then that means you and i have read entirely different accounts of our history...nothing else comes to my mind.
What good is it to beat a drum and challenge your enemy to a duel when all you can do is get killed?
Better to survive...use all means to avoid conflict and make sure that enemies are divided and not united...go from strength to strength and then look everyone in the eye.
The pact of Medina was an excellent example of stratagem to make sure that potential enemies do not join hands...
the peace of Hudabia was excellent compromise though many brilliant and best of Muslims like Hazrat Umar (RA) failed to agree with the overtly meek stance of the Muslims, eventually all realized how beneficial if became.
With the
militant/logic defying Mullah approach we shall raise hue and cry constantly while at the same time being assailed on all sides and fronts...we shall declare everything as a conspiracy while not addressing our lack of education, lack of resources, lack of commerce, lack of acumen, lack of technology and many other core issues...with so many parameters not going in our favor, we can only try to reach some good compromises...had we been blessed with oil like the Arabs and Iranians we would not have been so compromising but this is a test for us... we should remember our failings, our shame and make it a motivating factor for us to get stronger, better and a global powerhouse in 20-40 years...
With the calculated strategical approach we may make compromises today in order to become strong but we will be strong enough tomorrow to take an eye for an eye!
All the technological advancements of the major players in the world are through patience, hard work, determination, education and excellent resource utilization...
Slogans and emotions will only help so much...there is no shortcut to success...it is a long arduous journey which requires time and effort...
To fear the real threats facing oneself is not something bad, as long as one is not afraid to plan a way to counter the fears...if one does not identify the threat in a logical manner and give it due respect, one cannot overcome it.
Honor and dignity is not the hallmark of a warrior alone...even non courageous people like me can act honorably in our lives without having martial skills.