سم الله الرحمن الرحيم
These days it's a common sight to see people arguing via comments on many of the Islamic pages on the Internet. While reading such comments, it makes us wonder at many times if the person is arguing for the sake of proving their point, or rather for the Truth to be known.
If the argument is for the sake of proving their point only, then this is what is said in the Hadith:
“Whoever sought knowledge for the purpose of using it
to compete with the learned or showing ability to be contentious
with stupid people, or to draw people’s attention to him,
Allah will put him in hell.”
(Authenticated by Al-Tarmidhī, on the relation of Ka‘b Ibn Mālik)
If the argument is rather for the Truth to be known, then this is what is said in the Qur'an:
"Let there be no compulsion in religion.
Truth stands out clear from Error; whoever rejects Evil
and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold,
that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things."
(The Qur'an: 2.256)
"So (O Prophet) exhort them (to the right path).
(for) Your task is only to exhort.
You cannot compel them (to accept the truth).
Whosoever turns away and disbelieves,
Allah will punish him with a mighty punishment.
Surely to Us they will have to return,
then it will be upon Us to call them to account (for what they used to do)."
(The Qur'an: 88.21-26)
According to the above Ayat, we should only let the Truth be known but not enforce it on anyone because the Truth is self-apparent. In the end, we can only pray that Allah [Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala] guides them to the right path.
When we argue, the devil joins us!
Once the Prophet [SallAllahu Alayhi Wasallam] was sitting with his Companions, and one person used insulting words against Abu Bakr [Radhiallahu 'Anhu] causing him pain. But Abu Bakr [Radhiallahu 'Anhu] remained silent. The person again used bitter words against Abu Bakr [Radhiallahu 'Anhu], and still Abu Bakr [Radhiallahu 'Anhu] did not respond. The third time when this ignorant person hurt Abu Bakr [Radhiallahu 'Anhu] with his tongue, Abu Bakr [Radhiallahu 'Anhu] tried answering back.
At this point the Prophet [SallAllahu Alayhi Wasallam] got up. Abu Bakr [Radhiallahu 'Anhu] asked him, “Are you displeased with me, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet [SallAllahu Alayhi Wasallam] replied, “No, but (when you remained silent) an angel came down from the heaven responding to this man’s talk. But the moment you started replying to that man, the angel went away and the devil sat down. And I cannot sit where the devil is sitting.” (Abu Dawud B41#4878)
May Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) help us All in keeping away from time and energy wasting arguments, and allow us to be one of those who help others as well as themselves in following the guidance given in the Qur'an and Hadith in our daily manners. Ameen.
JazakaAllah Khair
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