Sunday, May 07, 2006
Had an interesting conversation on the need for organization and long term strategic planning with a friend today. Many muslim companies and even masjids are haphazardly run by people whom have the desire to do good but not necessary the skill set. Though I have noticed a change over the last little while but there is still a long way to go.
Scholars say that the act of prayer itself reflects how Muslims should behave. The standing of the believers in a straight line is a mandatory condition for the prayer to be accepted because they have to be organized and structured. One person well versed in the Quran is to lead the prayer. Everyone follows him unless he makes a mistake which makes his correction an obligation on the followers.
But sadly the very people who are so stringent on observing these rules during prayer can't even place their shoes on the rack upon entering the mosque. Visit any mosque or the university musallah and you'll find shoes scattered all over the floor while the rack is sitting bare.
Long term planning is an essential component of any successful company. But us Muslims have this mentality that we'll just put in some random effort and 'Allah will take care of the rest.' There needs to be a change from just looking towards this year to having a vision for atleast the 10 years. It doesn't have to be detailed, heck, it doesn't even have to be feasible but the fact that some thought process is being devoted to it is an excellent start.
Scholars say that the act of prayer itself reflects how Muslims should behave. The standing of the believers in a straight line is a mandatory condition for the prayer to be accepted because they have to be organized and structured. One person well versed in the Quran is to lead the prayer. Everyone follows him unless he makes a mistake which makes his correction an obligation on the followers.
But sadly the very people who are so stringent on observing these rules during prayer can't even place their shoes on the rack upon entering the mosque. Visit any mosque or the university musallah and you'll find shoes scattered all over the floor while the rack is sitting bare.
Long term planning is an essential component of any successful company. But us Muslims have this mentality that we'll just put in some random effort and 'Allah will take care of the rest.' There needs to be a change from just looking towards this year to having a vision for atleast the 10 years. It doesn't have to be detailed, heck, it doesn't even have to be feasible but the fact that some thought process is being devoted to it is an excellent start.
Faraz Ahmed 8:42 p.m.