We need a clergyman who makes appropriate decisions and...

We need a clergyman who makes appropriate decisions and doesn’t feel content with publishing few hard-to- understand books which require interpretation where an educated person or a university student won’t be able to understand. We need someone to write for the ordinary public. Religion concerns all people and is sent as guidance for all. God sent a Prophet who is merciful to the world, to talk with people in accordance with their level of understanding in order to grasp what he says.

He was responsible for demonstrating skilful and clear preaching. It wasn’t only preaching but also the prophet made sure that people understood what he had said and sometimes he asked, “ Have I delivered what should be delivered? ” F Quite right, son. As stated in the Quran: we didn’t dispatch a prophet unless he is able to communicate in his people’s language.

S Will we see the day when all barriers between the clergymen and the nation, particularly the youth, are removed and it becomes possible to communicate with them through the Internet and enquire about religion issues? F They find it far away, but we think that it’s not. When this happens, you can ask any question and express your doubts without any problem.

The Prophet and his descendents taught us that there is no shame in tackling religious issues, as they say: “Ask, because asking is the key to knowledge.” Our religion is the religion of logic and intellect, so why should we fear teen’s questions? Don’t we have rational responses? Ask any question you wish, son. Ask about everything; don’t keep any doubt concealed in your heart about religion. S Well, my first question is why did you say in our last meeting that my prayer is unacceptable?

F Because you said: you prayed because I ordered you to pray. Then all your prayers were performed only to obey me; therefore, they lacked the correct intention and were invalid. If you had prayed for the sake of God not for me, then it would have been correct. S But I prayed as obedience to God and you both. F Am I a partner to God? S No. F Let me clarify this: it is a must that a Muslim obeys God only, not anyone else other than God unless: First, he urges other to obey God.

Second, his command doesn’t contradict God’s commands. By looking at the verse: “ Obey Allah, and obey the Apostle ”, you deduce that obeying the Prophet is the same as accomplishing God’s commands. So if we comply with the Prophet’s orders, then we are obeying God.