Perhaps one of the greatest crisis of Muslims in the world today is the Identity crisis.
As we all know, Identity can be referred to as that Quality which distinguishes a particular group of people from others.
Muslims are not left aside in this, Infact Muslims have characters which have always distinguished them from other people.
Islam as a complete religion have shaped muslims' lives spiritually, morally, educationally, socially, and otherwise.
Going down the memory lane, our predecessors have laid down principles which we are obligated to follow, they practised Islam the way it's supposed. They gave up all they have, be it wealth, fame, self e.t.c for the proper spread, and understanding of Islam.
They gave ISLAM a face-lift, from the religion of the minority to that of the majority. They preserved Islam for us, we would never have known anything about it if not for them, they made sure they learnt, practised, and taught whatever they know from the Qur'an and Sunnah of Prophet muhammad (S.A.W).
Allah says in Suratul Hajj Chapter 22 vs 78 about Muslims:
' And strive hard in Allah's cause as you ought to strive, he has chosen you to convey his message to mankind, and has not laid upon you any hardship in the religion. It's the religion of your father Ibrahim. It's Allah who has named you muslims both before and in this Qur'an, that the messenger of Allah S.A.W may be a witness over you and you be witnesses over mankind. So perform As-salaat, give zakaat, hold fast to Allah. He's your lord, what an excellent lord! And what an excellent helper!!.
This's the exact definition of muslims by Allah S.W.T, And this's the Identity proclaimed by prophet muhammad S.A.W, his followers(SAHABAS), Tabi'un etc.
The big question arises Where's the Muslims' Identity today.
Is this what muslims are known for today?

Well, except for a few the answer is a capital NO.
To be truthful to ourselves, most Muslims practise Islam but don't know exactly what they are practising. While some people know Islam but they do not practise it.
Let ask ourselves some sincere questions:
How many of us know about the lifetime of Prophet muhammad?
For those that know, how much do we put it into practice?.
How many of us can read the Qur'an as it's supposed?
If yes how many Surahs have we memorized?
How many of us have studied the lifetime of the prophet's Sahabas?
How many of us sincerely observe the teachings of Islam as supposed?
We can go on and on and on.
The truth is that we are all muslims and proud to be one, but that well known 'Muslim identity' is in a crisis.
It's not new to see Muslims today who do not observe Salat.
It's not new to see Muslims today who don't want people to recognise them as muslims.
It's not new to see muslims today who goes to Mosque on fridays and 'other places' on other days.
It's not new to see muslims today who see their fellow muslim brothers and sisters as backward and uncivilized.
It's not new to see muslims today who will advice their fellow muslim sisters to remove their Hijab or reduce it for some worldly gains.
It's not new to see so-called Alhajis and Alhajas who commit all sort of Harams openly.
We know that there are lots of misconceptions about us but our loss of identity has aided it alot.
Why don't we be Real Muslims like our predecessors.
What's it with our Identity?
Yes we have lost it?
But can't it be solved?
What do you think is the problem?
Is't Education? Civilization? Or something else.
How can it be solved?
How do we rescue muslims from this identity crisis.

It pains Me and It Pains all free(sincere) muslims.
The Question on the lips of everyone is WHERE ARE THE MUSLIMS.
May Allah S.W.T help muslims all over the world to overcome this identity crisis and be among those whose 'muslim identity' is intact.
AMEEN.

Salam alaikum.
I expected a more robust conversation here but it seems the little that have read it, just read and don't comment

You said it all.