At the time of the revelation, there was no technology and digital tools that turned the world into a small village… But the conflicts between good and evil existed at that time, as in every period of history.
The ruling class, which held the economic and political power, displayed an overwhelming attitude towards the weak they dominated and exploited their labor.
The dark mentality that spreads hatred and violence in the world today was prominent with tribalism at that time and they trampled all values in order not to lose the economic opportunities they had gained through idols. The capitalists of the time believed that idols favored them and they exploited the bread, labor and power of the poor.
Young people had their problems in those days as they do today… However, since there were no digital tools to tear them away from life, it was possible to come together and establish a warm relationship.
As a matter of fact, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) established close relations with young people, guided them to mature morally, and gave them roles appropriate to their abilities. Today, it is necessary to make more effort and be more giving in order to establish closeness with young people. In other words, in order to reach young people, you have to take into account the temperament of the age you live in and the effects of this temperament on children.
Nowadays, we come across the statements of friends who give religious education, “We cannot attract young people to mosques”.
But what is interesting is that friends see only young people as responsible for this. Therefore, they cannot make an effort to repair the gap between them and the younger generation. Well, shouldn't we first question the authoritative language we use?
Our brothers and sisters should turn to themselves and ask the following question: Why do young people get frightened and walk away when they meet bearded uncles? Could it be that they were expelled from mosques, despised and scolded by these uncles during their childhood?
We owe our respect to the elders, but they should be able to act with the wisdom, delicacy and compassion of their age and touch the heart of the younger generation. Otherwise, you will never be able to dominate these children with the stick in your hand, this is not possible.
Today's children do not avoid asking questions, they question everything and are not easily convinced, they expect reasonable answers, even if there is a situation you are not happy with… This should not scare you… Let children ask their questions freely… You act with a loving, embracing, encompassing approach and listen to them… Are you aware of it? ?
You can't succeed because you don't value and belittle them… Since you can't succeed, you focus only on their clothes, state and actions, and when you hit them, you think you've got a mansion from heaven. You are wrong… Hearts are conquered with love, not violence… There is also the scent of flowers that smell of love and compassion on the roads leading to heaven…
Of course, we accept that it will not be easy to reach children born in the lap of digital tools… But you have a powerful elixir such as “love” that will make your job easier… Your love increases as you give and the more you give, the closer you get to your interlocutor… Love pierces the iron barricades laid between you and your children and strengthens your communication. It allows the message you want to give love to reach the place where it belongs, in a short way. But you avoid using it… I don't know why!