Muslims used to have the trait of ithar, that is, they are willing to put the interests of others before themselves. While people now have a self-centred nature, that is, do anything for yourself first. They are not willing to see others get it before they own it first. This makes it difficult for us to succeed because we are not willing to see others have benefits before us.
The difference of opinion was a blessing for the past Ummah because with that difference of opinion they could choose any view that suits them better. While the difference of opinion for today's people is a punishment because each side does not spare an open mind and consider the other people's errors as a weapon to insult the other side. There is no immediate feeling of celebrating differences of opinion.
Earlier Muslims looked for ways to contribute to strengthen Islam. Great Muslim inventor emerged until Islamic civilization was emulated by others. While we are now engrossed in hoping for people's creation to accommodate us, we even become furious if we don't get help and feel happy when we are helped.
The previous ummah looked for a way to close all divisions. Division was considered a greater sin than others. Ummah now feels that division is a blessing when they can defeat other Muslims which is considered as victory. Being able to shame those who disagree with us is a satisfaction. Even when we see those who lose arguments with us, then a feeling of pride arises.
Earlier Muslims were not willing to sit under anyone except Islam. Today's people don't care who dominates them. What is more important for us now is who can give us food, work money and so on. It doesn't matter whether we dominate or are being dominated. While, the great teaching of Islam disapprove to be content by letting others provide all that for Islam. Our soul of being superior has turned into the soul of a servant. That's why it's not strange nowdays to looks like we're practicing Islam but in reality we're actually practicing Islam in the wrong way. Allahua’lam
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