I had a thought, which I wanted to share. It is important for Muslims to differentiate between being steadfast in Islam and adopting stubbornness in Islam. Even though they can outwardly appear similar yet they are very different. Stubbornness in faith is the result of blind imitation and not learning and acting on Islamic knowledge. Blind imitation is disliked in Islam, as people have been created with a high mental ability and should therefore not act like cattle, who blindly follow each other. A Muslim must follow the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, who strived to gain and act on Islamic knowledge. Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 108:
“Say, “This is my way; I invite to Allāh with insight, I and those who follow me…””
Stubbornness in faith therefore does not lead to strong faith. This prevents one from remaining firm on the sincere obedience of Allah, the Exalted, in every situation, which involves using the blessings one has been granted in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. A stubborn Muslim may obey Allah, the Exalted, in certain cases but will ultimately fail to obey Him in others, as they do not possess the strong faith required to achieve this.
In addition, stubbornness in faith prevents one from improving their obedience to Allah, the Exalted, as they will not change for the better, if it means contradicting their habits. Whereas, steadfastness in Islam will encourage one to change and improve their behaviour every time they learn something new. For example, the stubborn Muslim will continue to offer their voluntary prayers at the Mosque even after they have been told that it is an established tradition of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to offer one’s voluntary prayers at home with the exception of the two cycles of prayer offered when entering the Mosque. This has been confirmed in many Hadiths, such as the one found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6113. A stubborn Muslim will even hold firmly on to practices which are not taken from the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, even if they have to sacrifice acting on his traditions.
Steadfastness in faith on the other hand, is rooted in gaining and acting on Islamic knowledge. This attitude encourages one to change and improve their behaviour constantly, as they increase their knowledge. It leads to strong faith, which ensures they remain sincerely obedient to Allah, the Exalted, in all situations. This is therefore, the attitude a Muslim must adopt if they desire to achieve peace and success in both worlds. Chapter 46 Al Ahqaf, verse 13:
“Indeed, those who have said, “Our Lord is Allah,” and then remained on a right course – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.”
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