Ebbrywun Needs a Role Model
CTC Blog: What is a Good Role Model?
Assalamu Alaikum. In the Sanad Learning Center-Critical Thinking Class (CTC) this month we discussed about the importance of having good role models. Yes, the Prophet (PBUH) is the best, but we also need good living role models in our life as well. We talked about who a good role model is, what qualities a role model should have, who are some role models we have today and learned how they developed in order to become one ourselves.
In the 21st century, we do not have many good role models. Fortunately, faith in humanity has been restored because of 2 brothers in the NFL, Hamza Abdullah and Hussain Abdullah. The Abdullah brothers have shown all the traits of what a good role model is. Even with successful NFL careers, they made it a priority to practice their Deen. Another example of a role model could be Bill Gates. With his wealth he created many charities as well as relief programs for those who are financially challenged to pursue education.
In order for these role models to develop, they had to display certain qualities. For instance, they have to share knowledge, publicly display manners, act upon the knowledge they receive, and show leadership. At Sanad we defined a good leader as someone who has intelligence, wisdom, good judgement, and is able to guide people or a nation. If we develop these qualities we too can become good role models for the next generation.
It is very important for us today to have good role models because it easy to stray away from the straight path. In some ways we have disadvantages. For example, a young Muslim in the Prophet’s time would have more youth to relate to, a safer communal environment, and more support from the community. They had challenges too…their lives were materially harder, they had less resources, and it was very hard for the early Muslims. Our advantages are access to resources, technology, and more access to all types of standard knowledge. However it is spiritually harder in some ways and we are less patient.
Please make dua that we, the students of knowledge at Sanad Learning Center are able to become good role models. We are trying hard!
Nazmul Huq (Grade 9), Ali Rashid (Grade 5)
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