Western societies, which have come to the brink of collapse and, as they do so, increasingly bare their racist and right-wing fangs, continue to persistently make mistakes in certain matters—even though they know very well that these mistakes are wrong and harmful. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, instead of submitting to the simple, effective, and time-tested solutions offered by Islam, they choose to go their own stubborn way, preferring to exhaust material, spiritual, and most importantly human resources.
1. The concept of chastity and the place of women in social life:
This is one of the areas where degeneration and collapse in the West are most clearly visible. It presents a complex and tangled picture, and at its core lies the position of women in society.
In European and American lifestyles, women are generally present in every sphere of life. They study with men, work with men, and are present almost everywhere men are. And this is precisely where the main issue begins. Men and women were created to complement one another, and for the world and life to exist, they possess mutual “vulnerabilities” through which they affect each other. It is impossible for these vulnerabilities not to manifest themselves in mixed male-female environments (especially if the people involved are young). In other words, in an environment where there is a young and attractive woman, no man with “average functioning” can remain indifferent. No matter how supposedly civilized, educated, or well-mannered he may be, this is as certain and unchangeable as 2+2=4.
A different setting—something we often see in foreign films, but which also exists in real life: a confused and troubled man goes to a bar after work to clear his head and supposedly relax and begins drinking the scourge we will examine in the next section, namely alcohol. Of course, the bar is not occupied only by men; there are also women overwhelmed by work and various troubles. With alcohol’s relaxing and mind-numbing effects, members of the opposite sex strike up casual conversation and get acquainted… and the night ends in a hotel room or somewhere similar. The man returns home pensive and worn out. His wife, whom he once married lovingly, suffers nervous breakdowns when she no longer receives the necessary attention from her husband. In such very common situations, the destruction of the family home and children being left adrift is hardly surprising.
Islam, on the other hand, because it knows men and women very well, clearly defines where they should and should not be, and tries to minimize occasions for them to come close to one another in situations and places that may pose danger. It always assumes that the answer to the question “Will fire and gunpowder explode if brought together?” is “yes,” and expects behavior accordingly. It not only forbids actions that would rot the family and society but even considers approaching such actions dangerous.
2. Alcohol:
Despite the fact that it is obvious that all intoxicating drinks are harmful, poison human beings, and—more painfully—every year disgrace and ruin those who come into contact with them, dragging them into various shameful crimes, the West stubbornly resists banning alcohol. In fact, all the precautions they take—restrictions on time, place, and age—openly demonstrate how harmful and corrupting alcohol is, yet they are unwilling to take even one step further. Because if they did, they would be conceding that Islam is right. And therefore, no arrogant and proud Westerner would engage in such a thing. Despite the corruption of youth, the decay of generations, and the countless material and moral damages that occur, they cannot move toward a genuine restriction on alcohol.
Islam unequivocally forbids intoxicating liquids. The Islamic faith wants a person to remain sober and conscious; it does not want the mind to be clouded or veiled. Once the mind is clouded and veiled, you can expect anything from that person.
Moreover, take a look at crimes and immoral acts committed around the world: perhaps 90% of them involve large numbers of men and women being together in the same place where they should not be, and in many cases, intoxicants such as alcohol that cloud the mind.
3. Marriage:
Another feature in which we are increasingly coming to resemble the West is late—or “never”—marriages. This is simply another name for opposing human nature, becoming increasingly selfish and hedonistic, avoiding responsibility, and especially for women, seeking happiness in temporary relationships. Situations where marriages do not occur or occur very late cause enormous material and moral damage to society.
Islam places great importance on marriage and encourages marriages at a young age based on compatibility. Unlike the West, which makes marriage difficult and opens the door to immorality, Islam commands what is most in accordance with human nature. From puberty onward, it shows young people—who strive to calm their desires—a safe harbor, and with the support and assistance of families, it paves the way for difficult periods to be passed through comfortably.
4. Coldness in family relationships and the status of children within the family:
The Western world’s concepts of family and children differ greatly from those of societies like ours. Family members lack the warmth and sincerity we have. Even between spouses who share the same bed, there is often distance. Even in their private lives, they have “private lives.” Relationships with children grow more distant as they grow older. At the very stage—adolescence—when a child most needs parental supervision, the child is virtually left to the mercy of the environment. Addiction to alcohol and drugs, combined with bad companions, sweeps away the already fragile morality of a child who feels, “If only someone would take me away and save me.” The seeds of bad habits that last a lifetime and boundless, misguided relationships with the opposite sex are sown right then.
Islam, however, places great emphasis on warmth, sincerity, and continuity in family relationships. Spouses who know their duties and limits well do not leave their children unattended or at the mercy of their surroundings. In families knowledgeable about Islam, general education, moral instruction, and religious teaching begin at a very early age, and continuity is essential. The constantly changing states of adolescents are always kept under control, and when something wrong is observed, immediate intervention occurs—mistakes are pointed out and what is good and right is instilled. Expressions such as “They’ll learn religion when they grow up,” or “Leave the child alone, let them roam around and enjoy their youth,” which are killers of the future, do not exist in such families.
Objections such as, “But sir, they are very developed; they have surpassed us in science and technology, they have mastered democracy,” are quite natural. Scientific, economic, and social developments, and the high level reached in human rights, can sometimes blind observers. For nearly two centuries, by exploiting the world’s material and human resources and fueling their economies—through systems established in homogeneous states with very small minority populations—yes, they have surpassed certain things. It is obvious that they have used their intelligence very well, but within about a century they have come to the brink of blockage and exhaustion. The reality that their human resources are becoming increasingly dependent on foreigners, and economies sounding the alarm, seem to be harbingers of this.
