What ever happened to...?

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

A'udhu billahi min ash shaytanir rajim!

Surah 103 Al 'Asr

"In the name of Allah, Most Gracious Most Merciful"

By the token of time (through the ages)

Verily man is in loss.

Except such as have faith

and do righteous deeds

and (join together)

in the mutual teaching

of truth and of

patience and constancy.

Ameen

What ever happened to the "man" of the house? Where is he that would do anything lawful and pleasing to Allah (swt) to support his family? When did it become ok for your wife to work 3 jobs and take care of the house and the kids while you sit on the couch and flip channels on the television?

What ever happened to the pious man? Why are you not concerned with making EVERY salaat? Why do you let your wife lead the family in prayer? Is that not your job?

What ever happened to the honest man? When is lying and cheating ever acceptable? Why is it ok for you to deceive everyone (including yourself) with talks of righteousness and closness to Allah (swt) when you live your life in the opposite extreme?

What ever happened to the devoted father?  Where does it say that the kids are not your if you don't claim them? Since when does a phone call once a month make you an involved parent?

What ever happend to the devoted wife? Sister, when did it become ok to only wear hijab in front of your huband and his company, but wear the halter top and mini skirt out with the girls?

What ever happened to the supportive Muslimah? Your husband is working twice as hard as he should. Why do you greet him with nagging and complaining instead of a warm smile and a hug?

What ever happened to the pious sister? Why do you not hasten when your husband makes the Adhan? Why do you not perform your ablution in the most correct manner? Why do you not focus your attention during the salaat?

What ever happened to the devoted mother? Why do you not teach your children about this wonderful Deen? Why do you let your sons disrespect your husband, yourself, and other women? Why do you notset an example of modesty for your daughters?

What ever happened to the strong Muslim Family? Where are we? Why are our men and women in the club instead of the Masjid? Why are our men and women on time for "free before 11" but not for salaat?

It is time for our men to reclaim thier positions as men, and for our women to respect this position and support them as women. We should all Fear Allah (swt). Repent and ask for forgiveness. We should build as a family so that we can build as a community. The end is near. We should remain in a state of readiness for there is no time in the future to prepare!

Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Baraktuhu!