Taking Responsibility

Responsibility is an essential value among Muslims. We are taught that everyone has something for which he or she is responsible, whether it's the mother who's responsible for her children or the doctor who's responsible for the patients.

Imagine if everyone in a society took his or her responsibility seriously. There would be no neglect of duty. Those who depend on others would not go wanting. Families and institutions would run smoothly.

It's a utopian vision, of course. In reality, family members might be neglected or abused. Students might fail to learn from lazy teachers. Governments might fail to function under self-centered politicians.

But we can always imagine how things should be, and strive for this.