The Dangers of Bad Company and External Influences

It is easier to maintain obedience to Allah within a religious environment like a madrasa.
Outside the madrasa, youth face numerous challenges, especially with the widespread use of cell phones.
In the past, temptations (fitna) like drugs and certain gadgets did not exist as they do today; many homes lacked basic utilities like phones or electricity.
Today, these harmful influences have infiltrated schools, classrooms, and even madrasas.
Students entering religious institutions from secular schools may carry existing bad habits, which are often undetected by parents or madrasa authorities.
A student who was a 'ringleader' of bad habits outside can subtly continue and spread these habits within the madrasa.
This interaction can lead to innocent students who came to learn Islam becoming corrupted.
Madrasa authorities cannot 'scan' a student's mind or background for hidden habits, and parents may be unaware of their child's involvement in such evils.
When students with similar negative habits meet, they tend to 'flock together' and reinforce each other's vices, turning the institution into a 'den of vice'.
The blame for such incidents often falls on the madrasa, even though they are unaware and not intentionally promoting such behavior.
Madrasas cannot simply refuse admission to students who appear sincere, highlighting the challenge of these issues.

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