Aslam

Praise be to Allah.

Offering sincere advice to the slaves of Allaah is one of

the most important branches of faith and symbols of Islam, to such an

extent that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)

described it as being the religion itself, as an indication of its great

importance. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)

said: “Religion is sincerity (or sincere advice – naseehah).”

(Narrated by Muslim, 55). And Allaah tells us that whoever does this, that

is true success. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Let there arise out

of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), enjoining

Al-Ma‘roof (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and

forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has

forbidden). And it is they who are the successful”

[Aal ‘Imraan 3:104]

So long as you fulfilled your duty of offering sincere

advice, and your intention was good, then do not feel sad about the problems

that have befallen you (which is a test), for Paradise is the reward of

Allaah, and the reward of Allaah is precious and is surrounded with

hardships, and everything has a price.

Remember that everyone who does this great duty will

inevitably meet with harm from people, or opposition. Hence Luqmaan the Wise

said to his son:

“O my son! Aqim‑is‑Salaah

(perform As‑Salaah), enjoin (on people) Al‑Ma‘roof  (Islamic Monotheism and

all that is good), and forbid (people) from Al‑Munkar (i.e. disbelief in the

Oneness of Allaah, polytheism of all kinds and all that is evil and bad),

and bear with patience whatever befalls you. Verily, these are some of the

important commandments (ordered by Allaah with no exemption)”

[Luqmaan 31:17]

Remember that the good end is for the pious (those who fear

Allaah), and Allaah will not cause the reward of those who do good to be

lost, and He is with those who are patient. So turn to Him and seek His

protection, and say Allaah (Alone) is Sufficient for me, and He is the Best

Disposer of affairs (for me). Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Those (i.e. believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites)

said, ‘Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army),

therefore, fear them.’ But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they said:

‘Allaah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs

(for us).’

174. So they returned with grace and bounty from Allaah.

No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allaah. And

Allaah is the Owner of great bounty”

[Aal ‘Imraan 3:174-175]

No matter how much they plot against you, their plot will

backfire on them.

“But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it”

[Faatir 35:43]

So receive the glad

tidings of the help and support of Allaah, make a lot of du’aa’ and pray for

forgiveness. Remember that the prayer of the one who has been wronged or

oppressed is not rejected, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of

Allaah be upon him) said: “There are three whose prayers will undoubtedly be

answered: the prayer of a father, the prayer of a traveller, and the prayer

of one who has been wronged.” Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1536; al-Tirmidhi,

1905; Ibn Maajah, 3862; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi

Dawood.

But we advise you to

leave this job and relieve yourself of that in which there is evil and harm,

and to move to another place; may Allaah give you someone better than them

and give you a trustworthy and kind boss.

If you cannot move from

this place, then try to take a leave of absence for a while until things

calm down; Allaah may cause things to change.

If you can do without

this job altogether, and save yourself from all this trouble and heartache

and devote your efforts to taking care of your house and children, then this

is best, and Allaah will reward you for that with His blessings and

compensate you with something better.

We ask Allaah to relieve

your distress and take away your sorrow, and to protect you against the evil

of every evil person.

And Allaah knows best.