Don't argue about religion
Again a note especially for my students because I can ask them to at least read this article fully and try to understand and implement this in their lives. Other readers are also welcome.
It’s my humble request to all of you that please don’t argue on topics related to religion. These are very sensitive topics. If you have authentic sources then just explain them, they are willing to listen and understand then continue with a lighter tone of voice, otherwise don’t make it the matter of your ego that why someone disagrees with me or why someone isn’t on my path.
It’s a free world everyone has its own space and thinking capabilities. Your arguments or unhealthy discussions didn’t only effects the environment and people surrounding you, another reason is keeping quiet when you don’t have authentic knowledge to explain it, it might be possible you can add something false, incorrect, or some addition without source.
Same as when you read a book. All of the class fellows read the same book but some understand it deeply, thoroughly, and with good understanding. But some students who concentrate less or have less understanding with the same book can miss some of the topics, pages, paragraphs or if someone misses on the chapter, he/she may be unable to relate the other chapter with the missing one.
Same in such discussions relating to religion it’s not so easy to implant your idea in another person’s mind which is also well functioning and highly organized because the Creator is the same just the creation is creating a mess.
So please don’t say any harsh words to your friend, colleague, neighbors, or any person relating to you.
Just spread love, try to leave the argument, try to make a settlement if you encounter any argument.
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace, and blessings be upon him, said, “I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Paradise for one who leaves arguments even if he is right, and a house in the middle of Paradise for one who abandons lies even when joking, and a house in the highest part of Paradise for one who makes his character excellent.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4800