{"id":106679,"date":"2026-06-29T14:30:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=106679"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:30:27","slug":"islamic-guidance-in-times-of-public-tension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/islamic-guidance-in-times-of-public-tension\/","title":{"rendered":"ISLAMIC\u00a0GUIDANCE IN TIMES OF PUBLIC TENSION"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"   \">\n<div id=\":16v\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":16w\" class=\"a3s aiL msg-4514730073080184201\">\n<div id=\"avWBGd-72\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>An extract from the Jumu\u2019ah talk of Ml Sulaimaan Ravat<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>1. Avoid Both Extremes<\/div>\n<div>The situation should not be dismissed as insignificant, because the potential for tension and violence is real. At the same time, we must not exaggerate, become alarmist or create panic.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>2. Acknowledge Legitimate Concerns<\/div>\n<div>Crime, unemployment, undocumented migration, weak policing, corruption and poor service delivery are real challenges that deserve serious attention. However, legitimate concerns must never become a justification for hatred, collective blame or violence.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>3. Address Every Wrong in the Right Way<\/div>\n<div>Islam does not allow us to correct one wrong by committing another. Justice requires both lawful solutions and principled conduct.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>4. Uphold Human Dignity<\/div>\n<div>Every person deserves to be treated with basic human dignity. Those who break the law should be dealt with according to the law, but without hatred, humiliation or vigilantism.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>5. Lead with Calmness and Responsibility<\/div>\n<div>In tense moments, leaders must be calm, informed and measured. Whether one is an \u02bf\u0101lim, a security volunteer, a business owner or the head of a household, leadership means reducing panic, not adding to it.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>6. Let Facts Guide Your Response<\/div>\n<div>We must not circulate every message, voice note or claim without verification. Strategy must be built on facts, not emotion, speculation or WhatsApp panic.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>7. Defuse Tension, Don\u2019t Inflame It<\/div>\n<div>Our approach should seek to reduce tension wherever possible. We should avoid unnecessary confrontation while remaining prepared to protect ourselves and others if circumstances genuinely require it.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>8. Courage Is Not Recklessness<\/div>\n<div>Being brave does not mean being careless or looking for confrontation. A principled, defensive and proportionate approach is often wiser than an emotional reaction.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>9. Protect the Reputation of the Muslim Community<\/div>\n<div>Public narratives can change very quickly. We should therefore be careful that our words and actions do not unnecessarily draw negative attention to the Muslim community or undermine the credibility of the principles we stand for.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>10. Good Intentions Require Wise Judgment<\/div>\n<div>Good intentions alone are not enough. In times of tension, words and actions should be weighed carefully, because even well-intentioned responses can have unintended consequences for individuals and the wider community.<\/div>\n<div class=\"yj6qo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"avWBGd-73\" class=\"WhmR8e\" data-hash=\"0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An extract from the Jumu\u2019ah talk of Ml Sulaimaan Ravat 1. Avoid Both Extremes The situation should not be dismissed as insignificant, because the potential for tension and violence is real. At the same time, we must not exaggerate, become alarmist or create panic. 2. 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