Frankly
speaking, to set someone on the right path, is never an easy task.
But it is truly an act of highest virtue. It is therefore binding on
all of our Jamaat worldwide to not only associate our members with
all types of welfare activities but also to enable them to shoulder
such social burdens as would tend to make them responsible citizens.
It is because the charge of responsibility invariably alters the
perception of an individual. It deepens their knowledge and expertise
and their thinking power. It enables them to become independent
individuals who can bring in ideas for the good maintenance and
reform of our Jamaat in the years to come. It helps them develop
their personality and maintain a close relationship with their Deen
(religion - i.e. Islam).
The
office bearers in our different organizations, whatever names or
duties we may assign to them, should be trained earlier on to take
over their responsibilities later on. The Jamaat should have
trustworthy and pious members at the top, such people who shall be
able to maintain the equilibrium of the whole Islamic system with the
help of Allah, and for that Taqwa
is absolutely important. Without Taqwa,
man is like a lifeless plant. He shall go wayward without piety,
righteousness and absolute fear and respect for Allah, The All-Seeing,
All-Hearing.
Thus,
by giving our youths responsibilities earlier on in life shall help
them to perfect their level of belongingness to the cause of Allah;
they shall better understand our cause and shall strive to please
Allah in whatever they do. Remember, Satan is the bitterest enemy of
man. He and his army shall try to deviate you at different points in
life but you need to bypass his whisperings and invitations and focus
your attention and love on Allah and His Truth. Always follow the
right path, even though it is a million times difficult, but I assure
you that at the end of that thorny path is found the most delectable
of rewards. Remember your sacrifices is a short-term while the
rewards promised by Allah is eternal. Now, it is for you to choose
which path you would tread: the path of ruin or the path of
salvation.