(For better or for worse) I’ve literally: said, done, pontificated Controversial-Things which’ve been the Human-Reasons how/why I’ll probably never be selected, recommended, etc. for al-Imāmah/Religio-Leadership amongst Muslims.
There’s Several-Reasons, how/why I’m grateful this is the Case:
a. Being a Leader is a Burden, not an Entitlement.
b. Being a Leader has the Potential to bring out the Worst in People.
c. Being a Leader makes you a Slave to those you’re entrusted to lead: sacrificing one’s Personal-Life.
d. Being a Leader is stressful.
I’ve honestly 0-Regrets for being overlooked, as per being looked to for Leadership. Things like this, ironically, have helped established Barriers between myself & the Pursuit-Of-Leadership. And, it serves as the Perfect-`Udhr/Excuse to never actively pursue Leadership. Personally, I still don’t comprehend how/why there’s Muslim-People whom still pursue Leadership.
Wanting to be a Leader, as a Muslim, is a Serious-Problem. I honestly don’t get/don’t want to get it. There’s of course some/many People whom may very well find it strange, that I despise the Idea of Leadership this much. I don’t care-My Leadership-Reservations are 💯% Islāmically-Valid. I’ve literally witnessed/observed Muslims assume/accept being Leaders & it’s literally ruined their Lives, their Relationships, their Families, their Wellness, etc. & most importantly: it’s ruined their Connection to/with Allah.
I refuse to be slaughtered, via Leadership, without even a Weapon.
Gareth Bryant
1442, A.H./2020, C.E.
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