❖ A Cautionary Incident on Moral Decline in Western Society ❖
A tweet by Kashif Naseer reminded me of a true incident that occurred in the United States with a scholar friend of ours. The incident is associated with the Islamic Society of Greater Worcester (Massachusetts), where the renowned Egyptian preacher, Dr. Salah Sultan—currently imprisoned in General Sisi’s jail (may Allah grant him freedom)—shared a shocking experience.
Dr. Salah Sultan recounts:
“When I arrived in America after earning a PhD in Shari’ah from Egypt, all the Hadiths were fresh in my mind, and I was eager to practice the prophetic methods of moral training. One day, a family brought their teenage son to me for ethical guidance. I decided to apply the prophetic approach found in the Hadith where the Prophet ﷺ advised a young man against committing zina by asking whether he would accept such an act for his mother, sister, or daughter.”
(Musnad Ahmad, from Abu Umamah)
Dr. Salah invited the boy to his office and began a friendly conversation, gradually steering it toward a serious discussion. When he finally posed the core question—whether the boy would tolerate such an act with his own sister—the boy casually responded:
"I don’t care if she is okay with that."
This reply left Dr. Salah utterly shocked. He had expected the boy to feel ashamed and be moved by the reminder, but the reality was the exact opposite.
Dr. Salah explains that while he had encountered morally corrupt individuals in Egypt, he had never met anyone who wouldn’t react with anger at such a mention involving his sister or mother. But in the West, human nature had deteriorated to such an extent that even basic human emotions seemed erased.
“This is a world that humanity has never faced before,” he remarked.
Commenting on Kashif Naseer’s tweet, Hamid Kamaluddin wrote that this moral deviation in the West is, in truth, a rebellion against humanity itself. It is a new form of religion that challenges all communities and ethical systems. Unfortunately, some reformers believe in soft engagement rather than confronting it with firmness.
This incident clearly illustrates the deep moral decline within Western societies. Muslims must remain firmly grounded in their training systems and Islamic principles, in order to safeguard themselves and their generations from this degradation.
◈ Moral Decay in Western Society: A Real-Life Lesson
✿ Kashif Naseer’s Tweet and a Striking Reminder
A tweet by Kashif Naseer reminded me of a true incident that occurred in the United States with a scholar friend of ours. The incident is associated with the Islamic Society of Greater Worcester (Massachusetts), where the renowned Egyptian preacher, Dr. Salah Sultan—currently imprisoned in General Sisi’s jail (may Allah grant him freedom)—shared a shocking experience.
✔ An Opportunity for Advice and an Unexpected Reaction
Dr. Salah Sultan recounts:
“When I arrived in America after earning a PhD in Shari’ah from Egypt, all the Hadiths were fresh in my mind, and I was eager to practice the prophetic methods of moral training. One day, a family brought their teenage son to me for ethical guidance. I decided to apply the prophetic approach found in the Hadith where the Prophet ﷺ advised a young man against committing zina by asking whether he would accept such an act for his mother, sister, or daughter.”
(Musnad Ahmad, from Abu Umamah)
◉ Attempt to Apply the Hadith in Real Life
Dr. Salah invited the boy to his office and began a friendly conversation, gradually steering it toward a serious discussion. When he finally posed the core question—whether the boy would tolerate such an act with his own sister—the boy casually responded:
"I don’t care if she is okay with that."
This reply left Dr. Salah utterly shocked. He had expected the boy to feel ashamed and be moved by the reminder, but the reality was the exact opposite.
⚠ The Collapse of Natural Disposition and Facing a New World
Dr. Salah explains that while he had encountered morally corrupt individuals in Egypt, he had never met anyone who wouldn’t react with anger at such a mention involving his sister or mother. But in the West, human nature had deteriorated to such an extent that even basic human emotions seemed erased.
“This is a world that humanity has never faced before,” he remarked.
❖ Social Collapse and the Method of Reform
Commenting on Kashif Naseer’s tweet, Hamid Kamaluddin wrote that this moral deviation in the West is, in truth, a rebellion against humanity itself. It is a new form of religion that challenges all communities and ethical systems. Unfortunately, some reformers believe in soft engagement rather than confronting it with firmness.
Conclusion: A Lesson to Be Learned from Western Civilization
This incident clearly illustrates the deep moral decline within Western societies. Muslims must remain firmly grounded in their training systems and Islamic principles, in order to safeguard themselves and their generations from this degradation.
