"Pick & Choose" Muslims | Shorts | Abu Mussab Wajdi Akkari

6,466 views·Apr 13, 2026

“Let’s be honest… a lot of you aren’t actually defending Palestine.” You’re just emotionally reacting online. And what you’re sharing isn’t always awareness — sometimes it’s selective religion shaped by emotion. Outrage is easy. Consistency with revelation is not. When the Ummah is hurt, emotions rise — that’s natural. But Islaam was never built on selective engagement with revelation. You cannot take what aligns with your emotions and ignore what doesn’t — whether in belief, worship, or how we deal with the affairs of the Ummah. The Prophet ﷺ gave clear guidance on unity, patience, and how Muslims are to approach trials involving authority, conflict, and division. But in times of fitnah, many people only accept parts of the guidance that fit their feelings… and quietly discard the parts that require restraint, patience, or submission to wisdom beyond their emotions. That is where the imbalance begins. Not every viral opinion is rooted in knowledge. Not every emotional stance is aligned with guidance. Not every “support” actually follows the Sunnah in full. So before you post, share, or comment in anger — pause and ask: Am I following the full guidance… or only the parts that feel right to me? Am I seeking truth… or just reinforcing emotion? Because when guidance is taken selectively, confusion spreads — even when intentions are good. May Allaah grant us sincerity, balance, and the ability to follow the truth completely — not partially. Aameen.