YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

it becomes the greatest witness to humankind. This event—a massive, global presentation of truth—will be unprecedented in human history. The Dajjal, then, is a symbol of the harm that results when powerful communication tools are used to mislead, and the response is to counter falsehood with reasoned, truthful discourse. How can we protect ourselves spiritually in these turbulent times? In a world of uncertainty, the greatest spiritual protection is not found in blindly following rituals but holding fast onto the original sources of Islam: the Quran and the corpus of Hadith. Reflection, pondering over the verses of the Quran illuminates our life and we can also help others walk this path of guidance and light by sharing with them the wisdom of the Quran and Hadith. What should be the response of a believer when he is scorned? When someone scorns you, the believer’s response is not to retaliate but to embody humility and gentleness, recognizing that all greatness belongs to God alone. This inner realization—that no human is inherently superior—allows a believer to absorb insults without becoming arrogant or bitter, because true strength lies in restraint and good conduct. For example, consider the teaching from a Hadith where the Prophet Muhammad said: “God has revealed to me that you must adopt humility, so that no one boasts over another, and no one oppresses another.” This means a believer should never respond to scorn with scorn. Instead, the Quran instructs believers to “proclaim the greatness of your Lord” (74: 3), which fosters an attitude of modesty. When someone scorns you, the believer’s duty is to make concessions unilaterally: doing good even if the other person is ill-behaved. For instance, if a neighbour insults you, the believer should still treat them kindly, because being a good neighbour is the first step toward becoming a good human being, and this is what earns God’s blessings in the Hereafter. The Prophet also said: “If a Muslim becomes a source of trouble to his neighbour, his faith itself will become suspect”. So, rather than returning scorn, the believer remains gentle, humble, and tolerant, knowing that this path leads to God’s succour and a share in His blessings. 