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**BrodiKennedy** · 01-08-2012, 03:56 PM

I will try to provide a different perspective inshaAllah.

I work in the finance sector and I can tell you that you will have absolutely no time for deeni activities in such a field. You will also be facing a lot a prejudice at work (which will be almost invisible behind the smokescreen of Diversity).

On the other hand, black cab Taxi drivers can earn up to £50,000 p.a. which is much higher than the average London salary. If they choose not to disclose it, it will all be tax free. They have the luxury to stop working any time and go off anywhere for months.

In fact, I know a brother who chose not to go for a Masters at Oxford and a graduate offer from KPMG. Instead he went back to Pakistan to study at Maulana Tariq Jameel's madrasa. His plan is to spend 6 months in London (make money) and study in Pakistan for 6 months (spend money). In fact, he is on this forum

If I am honest, for a true Talib ul 'Ilm - there is perhaps no better arrangement. Once you are shackled by your career, that's the end of your quest (maybe a bit over dramatic but it's true in 90% of cases).

I want to give you another perspective on this issue. Every culture and society has a tendency to respect some professions while belittling some other professions.
This issue of respect teaches the young generation which profession they should pursue. If a pop singer or film actress is highly respected , every kid will like to
be film actors and this will surely bring the demise of that society or culture within few decades.

What is the social prestige of a taxi driver in a Muslim society ? If it is bad , how can you expect a mother or father to encourage his boys to become a Mawlana plus taxi driver ?

If talented boys are discouraged to become Islamic scholars , how do you expect an Islamic revival in the Muslim countries ?? This may be the reason why you
get charismatic secular leaders in Muslim countries.

01-08-2012, 03:56 PM	#11
BrodiKennedy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	I will try to provide a different perspective inshaAllah. I work in the finance sector and I can tell you that you will have absolutely no time for deeni activities in such a field. You will also be facing a lot a prejudice at work (which will be almost invisible behind the smokescreen of Diversity). On the other hand, black cab Taxi drivers can earn up to £50,000 p.a. which is much higher than the average London salary. If they choose not to disclose it, it will all be tax free. They have the luxury to stop working any time and go off anywhere for months. In fact, I know a brother who chose not to go for a Masters at Oxford and a graduate offer from KPMG. Instead he went back to Pakistan to study at Maulana Tariq Jameel's madrasa. His plan is to spend 6 months in London (make money) and study in Pakistan for 6 months (spend money). In fact, he is on this forum If I am honest, for a true Talib ul 'Ilm - there is perhaps no better arrangement. Once you are shackled by your career, that's the end of your quest (maybe a bit over dramatic but it's true in 90% of cases). I want to give you another perspective on this issue. Every culture and society has a tendency to respect some professions while belittling some other professions. This issue of respect teaches the young generation which profession they should pursue. If a pop singer or film actress is highly respected , every kid will like to be film actors and this will surely bring the demise of that society or culture within few decades. What is the social prestige of a taxi driver in a Muslim society ? If it is bad , how can you expect a mother or father to encourage his boys to become a Mawlana plus taxi driver ? If talented boys are discouraged to become Islamic scholars , how do you expect an Islamic revival in the Muslim countries ?? This may be the reason why you get charismatic secular leaders in Muslim countries.
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