A Perspective Formed Over the Years
Yaser El-Waly, living in Perth, Western Australia, is at an age where he sees his understanding of religion through the influence of experience. Being in his fifties now, this West Australian man finds himself often judging Islam not by its inspirational qualities, but by the sense of responsibility associated with it.
The more years he spends on Earth, the more he feels grateful towards the Qur'an and the Sunnah for always guiding him, despite all changes that happen. He always says that with age comes humility. Age brings many lessons to be learned and mistakes to be corrected.
Choosing Reflection Over Urgency
There are people who discuss their problems with Yaser El-Waly in the hope of finding some light and not just a conviction. They may have some problems either with their families or personally, or it may be an issue which cannot be resolved at all. However, Yaser will never give a straight answer immediately, for reflection, too, is important in his view.
When Yaser talks about patience, it seems like talking about a path one has walked oneself rather than reading about it somewhere. Intention is always at the forefront of his conversation. The first thing he asks people is whether their intentions are honest and just before thinking about whether it is possible.
Building Strong Foundations
According to Yaser El-Waly, the most important people in one’s life deserve all respect and consideration. The respect to one’s parents, the unity of one’s family, and the compassion when arguments arise are some of the key responsibilities he associates with the Islamic lifestyle. For him, the state of one’s house may say much about the state of one’s heart.
Apart from family life, Yaser El-Waly is involved in the activities of Perth’s Islamic community as a teacher, mentor, and benefactor. For him, this activity comes as a result of his responsibility and duty since service has to go along with knowledge.
Remaining Grounded
People who have come into contact with Yaser El-Waly always portray a person whose mannerism remains the same as ever before. He still lives by the same principles of Deen that have been guiding him for many years now.
For this Western Australian man, leadership comes from taking responsibility, charity begins from compassion, and discipline comes from worship. Most importantly, he tries to do everything with the knowledge that Allah knows what he does both in public and in private.
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