LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Sunday that the survival of Islam does not lie in comfort and ease but in facing trials with patience and faith.
Addressing a gathering in Lahore, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the real duty of today’s generation is to keep alive the mission and vision of their elders. “Everyone who comes into this world has to leave one day. No one stays forever,” he said, adding that at the end of the day, intentions matter more than actions.
He said every human being is responsible for his own deeds and that the acceptance of any effort depends on one’s intention. “Islam is a religion of balance. If moderation is ignored, things fall apart and society moves towards extremes,” he remarked.
The JUI-F chief said that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was both a teacher and a guide, and that education and moral training are central to prophethood. He said religious seminaries focus on teaching respect and discipline, values that help people stay on the straight path.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed concern that today’s youth are being disconnected from their elders and historical roots. “Young people are being pushed to cut ties with their traditions and values,” he said.
Referring to governance and resistance, he said when oppressive power comes into motion, it takes new forms, and only a firm voice raised against it becomes the voice of truth. “Islam has always stood the test of time by passing through hardships, not by seeking luxury,” he added.
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