A test of tolerance.
Imagine a crowd of 2-3 million people, gathered to perform the same rituals at
the same designated time: either in the same mosque (Masjidil Haram), on the
same plains (of Arafah), in the same stoning complex (Mina) or heading towards
the same destination (traffic). Manic!
In theory, no matter how big the crowd is, there should not be any form of aggressive behaviour because everyone is there to perform an ibadah. Aren't we supposed to be calm and conscientious? On the contrary, people come in strong with their cultures and (bad) habits. They use force to bull through the thick crowds, without considering who they push or how others may feel. It is sad scenario.
Nonetheless, at moments such as this, I reminded myself incessantly that the test was on me: how patient and tolerant am I of others' actions? Am I able to bear, respect, accept and even appreciate the differences among us all? SubhanAllah...
In theory, no matter how big the crowd is, there should not be any form of aggressive behaviour because everyone is there to perform an ibadah. Aren't we supposed to be calm and conscientious? On the contrary, people come in strong with their cultures and (bad) habits. They use force to bull through the thick crowds, without considering who they push or how others may feel. It is sad scenario.
Nonetheless, at moments such as this, I reminded myself incessantly that the test was on me: how patient and tolerant am I of others' actions? Am I able to bear, respect, accept and even appreciate the differences among us all? SubhanAllah...
May Allah accept our ibadah and forgive our sins.
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