Fathwa, - A Brother I Know Never Leaves His Room Because He Does Not Want To Get Corrupted And Mingle Wit

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Question:
I am very concerned about a brother. He stays in his room most of the time and hardly ever comes out. He only comes out for Jumu'a prayer and when he goes to college. The reason why he does not get out is because he thinks everyone has a meaningless life and they are corrupt. And he thinks if he mingles with these people he will become like them. He keeps on saying he likes his darkness and staying away from people. He knows a lot about Islam and is very practicing.
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Praise be to Allah. May the peace and blessings of Allah shower upon our Beloved Messenger, his family, companions, and those who follow them.
Dear questioner,
The way of our Beloved Prophet, upon whom be peace, and the Righteous Predecessors, may Allah be pleased with them, was the way of moderation. They lived in the society, yet were not of the society. If the Prophet, peace be upon him, had not gone out, mingled with the people, and spread the Message, where would we be today?
Allah the Exalted commanded the Prophet, "O thou enveloped in thy cloak, Arise and warn!" (74:1-2) The Prophet, peace be upon him, was assigned the task of bringing the message of tawhid to humanity. We are required to follow his noble example and invite people to Islam. Allah says, "And who is better in speech than he who invites to Allah's deen and does righteous deeds, and says: 'I am one of the Muslims.'" (41:33) It is not for your friend to condemn people to empty and meaningless lives. Look how many people led the most corrupt lives, and by Allah's mercy came into this deen!
Your friend does not have to become best friends with everyone he meets, but surely he can try to be a good example for those he meets and not look down on them.
There is also benefit in spending time with righteous people. You indicated that your friend does not even associate with other Muslims. This is not healthy. Humans are social beings and require interaction with each other. At the very least, he should try to go to the masjid beyond Jumu'a, and attend circles of religious learning. This is important for the nourishment of his iman and feelings of brotherhood with fellow Muslims.
And Allah knows best. And Allah alone gives success.




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