In some Arab countries, official authorities impose on preachers a unified sermon with the topic: "Patience with scarci…
In some Arab countries, official authorities impose on preachers a unified sermon with the topic:
"Patience with scarcity of money, trying to obtain sustenance by all means, and the prohibition of suicide."
Then they're given verses and hadiths to cite.
Don't be surprised if you see the general worshippers listening while repelled! Not out of hatred for verses and hadiths, Allah forbid, but hatred for employing religion in this way!
It would be more appropriate for the preacher to speak about how Allah's religion commands the Muslim to defend his wealth if someone comes wanting to plunder it, more appropriate for him to speak about the sin of those who consume public money unlawfully until they've tightened people's livelihoods, blackened youth's outlook on their future, closed off avenues for them, and pushed some to despair and suicide. The suicide is not excused, but the thieves of public money are no less sinful than him.
It would be more appropriate for the preacher to mention the saying of our Prophet peace be upon him: (Indeed, men who illegally consume Allah's property will have the Fire on the Day of Resurrection) (narrated by Bukhari). "Allah's property"..Allah attributed public money from Muslims' wealth to Himself, Glory be to Him, to magnify the importance of this wealth.
Allah's religion is honorable... ruling not ruled, subjugating not subjugated, so stop employing it for your purposes!
O man teaching others***Why wasn't this teaching for yourself You prescribe medicine for the sick and suffering***So they may be cured by it while you are sick And you reform our minds with guidance***Always while you are devoid of guidance So begin with yourself and forbid it from its waywardness***If it abstains from it then you are wise There your words will be accepted and guided***By your speech, and teaching will benefit Don't forbid a character and come with its like***Shame on you if you do [that is] immense