In a session that cut through the noise of political commentary and religious platitudes, speaker Sahil Adeem delivered a searing and unfiltered diagnosis of the modern Muslim condition at Superior University. Titled "The Death of Morality," his address was less a lecture and more a revolutionary summons, holding a mirror up to a generation paralyzed by fear, distracted by materialism, and misled by a failed leadership.
Moving far beyond the immediate crisis in Palestine, Adeem framed the conflict as a symptom of a much deeper spiritual sickness: the abandonment of our grand, cosmic purpose. He argued that we have traded the divine mantle of "cosmic vicegerents" for the identity of "planetary prisoners," obsessed with worldly success while our core duties lie in ruin. This is not just another talk; it is a blueprint for a revival, a call to arms for a generation that he believes holds the key to reclaiming a lost legacy. What follows is a detailed breakdown of his core arguments and the actionable steps he urged every student to take—starting today.
1. The Grand Purpose of Humanity: Reclaiming a Cosmic Perspective
Main Points:
The Mission is Universal, Not Parochial: The purpose of Adam's creation and humanity's existence is not confined to this small planet. The title "Khalifatul Ard" (Vicegerent of the Earth) applies to all terrestrial worlds across the universe, a task of immense honor and responsibility.
Our Origin Dictates Our Potential: We did not originate from a mistake or as a punishment. We were sent down from a higher realm (Eden) with a clear contract and mission. This starting point should inform our entire worldview, from scientific theories to personal aspirations. Thinking of ourselves as prisoners on a single planet is an "inferiority psychology."
Modern Science is a Tool, Not the Limit: Physics and other sciences are merely interpreting a fraction of Allah's signs. The Quran provides a far vaster canvas. If modern scientists understood this story, it would revolutionize their approach and accelerate progress exponentially.
To-Do Tasks:
Expand Your Mental Canvas: Consciously stop defining your life by small, material goals (a job, a car, a salary). Dedicate time to reflecting on the verses of the Quran that describe the cosmos, the creation, and the scale of Allah's domain. Frame your life's ambition against this grand, universal backdrop.
Reverse-Engineer from the End Goal: Start with the end in mind—fulfilling the contract of Adam. Ask yourself daily: "Is my education, my career choice, and my daily activity aligned with the role of a vicegerent for the entire universe, or is it just about surviving on this planet?"
Study Islam to Define Science: Instead of trying to fit Islam into the limited box of modern science, use the principles of the Quran to redefine the purpose and direction of scientific inquiry. Aim not just to be a consumer of knowledge, but a producer of books and theories within the next 5 years that are rooted in this higher purpose.
2. The Modern Crisis: Betrayal of the Purpose & The Cult of Materialism
Main Points:
The Idolatry of Money: The current generation's obsession with money is not natural; it has been systematically taught by elders and a society that replaced the divine purpose with financial security. This is a form of modern idolatry, and its "temple" is in our homes and ambitions.
The Failure of the Previous Generation: The speaker holds his own generation and the one before it directly responsible for this crisis. They failed to pass on the true purpose and instead instilled a fear of poverty and a worship of wealth, thereby breaking the contract with Allah.
Pakistan's Unique but Failed Claim: Pakistan is the only nation explicitly founded on the claim of fulfilling the Islamic purpose. Its failure to understand and act upon this makes its current state a greater sin and a more profound betrayal than that of any other Muslim nation.
To-Do Tasks:
Break the Idols in Your Mind: Conduct a ruthless internal audit. Ask: "Are my life's goals driven by Allah's purpose or by the fear of poverty and the desire for wealth instilled in me?" You must consciously reject the values of your parents and elders if they contradict the divine purpose. Two idols cannot exist in the same temple.
Embrace Purposeful Poverty over Aimless Wealth: Choose to be "poor but with a purpose" over being rich and spiritually bankrupt. Redefine success not by your bank balance but by your alignment with the mission of Adam.
For Pakistanis: Re-learn Your History: Study the original motivations and sacrifices of the Pakistan Movement. Understand that your national identity carries a unique spiritual responsibility. Your failure is not just a political failure; it is a theological one.
3. Confronting The Real Enemy: Ignorance, Fear, and Internal Division
Main Points:
The Real Dajjal is Ignorance: Superstitious interpretations of Dajjal (a one-eyed TV, etc.) are a distraction. The true enemy is incompetence, ignorance, and fear. Israel and other oppressive systems thrive not on their own strength, but on Muslim incompetence and lack of knowledge.
Knowledge Annihilates Fear: The example of the Iron Dome shows that what seems like an invincible "jinn" is, upon investigation, a flawed and expensive material system. Fear is a weapon that only works in the absence of data and knowledge.
The Two "Phyla" of Muslims: Post-Yazid, the Muslim Ummah is divided into two species:
The Hussaini: Those who stand against injustice, regardless of who the oppressor is.
The Yazidi: Those who submit to powerful oppressors and find religious justifications for their cowardice and inaction.
The Gaza Litmus Test: The inability of 57 Muslim nations and 2 billion Muslims to save the children of Gaza is the ultimate proof of this internal decay. The argument that "our religion forbids it" is a lie manufactured to protect the powerful.
To-Do Tasks:
Replace Emotional Reaction with Factual Research: When a crisis like Gaza unfolds, your first duty is not to share emotional videos but to research the facts. What is the budget of the Iron Dome? What are the economic dependencies of the oppressor? What is the actual history? Become a data-driven activist, not an emotional one.
Consciously Choose Your "Phylum": Ask yourself which group you belong to. When you see injustice, is your first instinct to stand with the oppressed (the Hussaini way) or to find an excuse for inaction (the Yazidi way)? Make a conscious, declared choice and live by it.
Take Personal Responsibility for Inaction: Understand that in the eyes of Allah, silence in the face of oppression is complicity. You and the speaker's generation will be held accountable for what happened in Palestine on your watch. Use this fear of divine judgment to mobilize yourself.
4. The Path Forward: A Revolution Led by Students
Main Points:
Political Power Through Mobilization: Real change does not come from social media posts or prayers alone. It comes from organized, political mobilization. Students historically have the energy and numbers to create this pressure. The Pakistan Movement is a prime example.
The Religious Establishment Has Failed: The current religious leadership (the "mosque") is alienating the youth with its judgmentalism, rigidity, and lack of compassion (Akhlaq). It has become a barrier to Islam, not a gateway.
Competence is the Real Power: The world follows competence, not just knowledge. Muslim civilization led the world when it translated its knowledge into superior science, governance, and systems. To lead again, we must become the most competent people on Earth in our respective fields.
To-Do Tasks:
Organize and Unite: Stop acting as individuals. Connect with fellow students across departments and universities. Create platforms—not for debate, but for unified action. The first goal is to demonstrate numbers and create a political bloc that can dictate terms to the corrupt political class.
Become the New Face of Islam: Since the old guard has failed, you must become the new ambassadors. Embody the Prophetic character of love, compassion, and welcome. Make your gatherings places where people feel accepted and inspired, not judged and alienated.
Translate Your Degree into World-Class Competence: Your goal is not just to get a degree and a job. Your goal is to become the best in your field (software, engineering, research) for the sake of the mission. Build platforms, create technologies, and produce research that is so excellent that the world has no choice but to follow your lead.
5. Finding Your Individual Role in the Collective Mission
Main Points:
You Are a "Brick in the Wall": Your personal purpose is not something you find in isolation. It is your specific, unique contribution to the larger collective mission. Your skills, location, and circumstances define where your "brick" fits in the wall.
The Solution to Fear is the Collective: An individual, especially a woman, may feel fear. However, the solution is not to retreat but to act as part of a strong, organized collective. The power and safety of the group protects the individual.
To-Do Tasks:
Identify Your Unique Contribution: Look at your specific degree (e.g., Software Engineering for Sara). Your purpose is not generic; it is to use that specific skill to build the platforms, create the tools, and solve the problems needed for the collective mission. Ask, "How can my specific skill set serve the cause of establishing justice?"
Join or Create a Platform: Do not act alone. Your first practical step is to find or help create a platform where like-minded, serious students are organizing. Your strength, your safety, and your effectiveness will come from being part of this unified body.
Final Thoughts: The Choice Between Comfort and Contract
Sahil Adeem's message, in its raw and uncompromising form, leaves no room for neutrality. It forces a choice. The path he lays out is not one of comfort; it is a path of friction, responsibility, and immense effort. It demands that we break with the convenient narratives fed to us by our elders, our institutions, and our own fears. It asks us to choose the difficult, cosmic contract of Adam over the comfortable, materialistic contract offered by modern society.
The ultimate power of his argument lies in its transfer of agency. He firmly places the responsibility for change not on distant leaders or abstract forces, but squarely in the hands of the youth in the room—and by extension, anyone who listens. The failure of the past generation, he argues, is not a curse but a golden opportunity. The throne of leadership is vacant, and the tools for mobilization—knowledge, technology, and a righteous anger fueled by injustice—are readily available.
The question he leaves hanging in the air is simple but profound: Will this generation be yet another link in a chain of decline, content to analyze its own paralysis? Or will it be the one to finally break the chain, to unite, to act, and to step into the role of leadership it was always destined for? The answer, Adeem insists, will not be found in future debates, but in the organized, courageous, and competent actions taken the morning after hearing his call.
