I am a devout Muslim but not a fanatic. I practice my religion moderately. I believe Islam is a religion that brings balance to life. I can’t achieve balance in life with fanaticism.
Sometimes, people confuse obedience with fanaticism. If someone is devout, he must be fanatic. It is not like that, dear. In fact, a pious person will develop a wise and loving attitude within himself. He is worried about hurting other creatures. If he does not perform worship, he sins only to his God. He can apologize from a hidden space or silently, and God will forgive him. Because God is most loving and merciful.
If he causes harm to other beings—whether humans, animals, plants, or the environment—he must apologize to many of them, with no guarantee of forgiveness. Creatures have a natural tendency to harbor resentment and seek revenge. Once conflict arises, its effects can endure for a very long time.
So, It is better to protect the feelings of others than to hurt them. You will not enter heaven until your problems with other human beings are resolved properly.
I practice my religion’s teachings willingly, seeking guidance for improvement, happiness, and forgiveness.
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2 responses to “A DEVOUT MUSLIM, BUT NOT FANATIC”
Kindness doesn’t need religion. But I don’t think religion can survive without kindness.
When I was a kid, I once hurt something without meaning to. It wasn’t a sin. It was just… wrong. I felt it deep inside. That’s when I learned: guilt doesn’t wait for commandments. It arrives quietly, like a shadow at your feet.
People say prayer can fix anything. But if I hurt someone, I can’t just close my eyes and hope God files the paperwork. I have to knock on the door I slammed shut. God might forgive—but karma? It keeps quiet and watches.
To me, fanaticism begins the moment someone decides their beliefs come with a loudspeaker—and everyone else is just background noise. It’s not about faith. It’s about volume.
Religion, if you ask me, is like a painkiller. Used carefully, it heals. But taken without thinking? It creates fanatics and hallucinations. People start seeing enemies where there are just neighbors. They start preaching peace with clenched fists.
And the most devoted ones? Sometimes they miss the whole point. The deeper they go, the less they look around. No kindness. No humility. Just echo chambers dressed in robes.
I still believe faith can be beautiful. But only if it walks barefoot—softly, kindly, without stepping on others.
What an interesting perspective on fanaticism and kindness! I mostly agree with your opinions. In my humble opinion, goodness should be rooted in religious values. Religious teachings help guide us in performing acts that are considered valuable in the eyes of God. Some actions deemed good may have negative impacts on others—they might benefit one group while unintentionally harming others or even other creatures. Therefore, religious guidance is essential here.
Thank you for your insight. I appreciate it.