I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the importance of having a positive mind-set when interacting with people. It is important for muslims to avoid a particular negative mentality which is mentioned in chapter 49 Al Hujurat, verse 12:
“O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin…”
Unfortunately, adopting this negative mind-set effects people from a family unit to a national level. First of all interpreting things in a negative way often leads to sins, such as backbiting and slandering. In all cases, a muslim should interpret things where possible in a positive way in order to give the benefit of the doubt to others. For example, how many times has a nation gone to war over an assumption and suspicion. The vast majority of scandals which are found in the media are based on assumptions. Even laws have been created which support the use of assumptions and suspicion. This often leads to fractured and broken relationships as people with this mind-set always believe others are taking a dig at the them through their words or actions. This prevents one from taking advice from others as they believe they are only being mocked by the one giving advice. And it prevents one from giving advice as they believe the other person will not pay any attention to what they say. And a person will refrain from advising the one who possesses this negative mind-set as they believe it will only lead to an argument. This leads to other negative traits such as bitterness. It is important for muslims to accept any good advice they are given even if they assume someone is taking a dig at them. They should strive to interpret things, where possible, in a positive way which leads to a positive mentality.
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