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YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE RICH TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS

Have you ever wondered how many people have benefited from your existence?

How many people have smiled because of something you did? How many people have found relief because you showed up for them? How many people have had their burdens reduced because you were willing to help?

Sometimes, we think we need to become wealthy before we can help others. We think we need to occupy an influential position before we can make a difference.

But that is not true.

You don't have to be rich to be generous. You don't have to be famous to be impactful. You don't need a prominent position to make someone's life better.

A student who helps another student understand a difficult subject is doing something valuable.

A neighbour who shares food with a struggling family is doing something valuable.

An employer who pays workers their wages promptly and treats them with dignity is doing something valuable.

A husband who makes life easier for his wife, and a wife who supports her husband through difficult times, are doing something valuable.

A person who listens to someone going through emotional difficulties, offers encouragement, or helps someone find their feet is doing something valuable.

These may appear to be ordinary acts, but when done sincerely for the sake of Allah, they can become acts of worship.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that even simple acts of goodness should never be underestimated.

He said:

“Do not consider any act of kindness insignificant.”

— Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2626.

Think about that!

Sometimes, a kind word can prevent someone from giving up. A little financial assistance can help a struggling student remain in school. A simple visit can make someone battling illness feel remembered. A sincere apology can restore a broken relationship.

You may consider these things too small to matter, but you never know how much they mean to the person receiving them.

Allah also reminds us:

“And do good; indeed, Allah loves those who do good.”

— Qur'an 2:195.

So, don't wait until you become a millionaire before helping someone. Don't wait until you become a professor before sharing your knowledge. Don't wait until you occupy a political or religious position before serving humanity.

Start with what you have.

Use your knowledge to educate someone. Use your money to support someone. Use your influence to open doors for others. Use your position to protect those who are vulnerable. Use your words to encourage rather than destroy.

And above all, never become the reason another person's life becomes unnecessarily difficult.

A beautiful life is not measured only by what you accumulate, but also by how many lives become better because you lived.

May Allah make us beneficial to others, accept our little acts of kindness, and make us a source of relief, happiness and goodness wherever we find ourselves.

A FINAL REFLECTION

Look at the world around you today. There is pressure to compromise, pressure to follow trends, pressure to abandon religious values just to be accepted.

But the story of these young men reminds us that we do not have to follow the crowd to be successful.

You may stand alone in the eyes of people, but you are never beyond the care and protection of Allah.

Be among those who choose Allah even when the world chooses otherwise.

May Allah strengthen our faith, bless our children and young people with righteous companions, protect us from the trials of our time, and make us steadfast upon the truth.

LESSONS WE MUST LEARN

1. Never compromise your faith to please people.

These young men refused to exchange their belief in Allah for societal acceptance. Today, many people compromise their religious values because they want to fit in, impress friends, secure relationships or gain social approval.

Remember, people's approval is temporary, but your relationship with Allah is far more valuable.

2. Your environment and friendships matter.

These young men strengthened one another in faith. They did not encourage one another towards wrongdoing.

Look carefully at the people around you. Do your friends bring you closer to Allah or gradually pull you away from Him?

3. You are never too young to be serious about Islam.

Allah specifically described them as young men:

إِنَّهُمْ فِتْيَةٌ آمَنُوا بِرَبِّهِمْ وَزِدْنَاهُمْ هُدًى

“Indeed, they were young men who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance.” (Qur'an 18:13)

You do not have to wait until you are old, married, wealthy or retired before taking your faith seriously.

4. Sometimes protecting your faith requires difficult decisions.

The young men left their familiar environment because remaining there threatened their faith. Sometimes, you may need to walk away from certain friendships, environments, relationships or opportunities to protect your relationship with Allah.

5. Never underestimate the power of du'a and trust in Allah.

When they found themselves in difficulty, they turned to Allah. They did not have all the answers, but they knew where to seek help.

Their story reminds us that when we sincerely turn to Allah, we should never underestimate His ability to provide a way forward.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where standing by your faith means standing against the crowd? Where doing what pleases Allah means disappointing people, losing friendships, or giving up certain comforts?

The Qur'an tells us a remarkable story about a group of young men who faced exactly this kind of situation.

Many years ago, there lived a group of young men in a society where people worshipped other than Allah. Despite the pressure of their environment, these young men believed in the oneness of Allah and refused to abandon their faith.

They declared their belief in Allah and rejected the falsehood around them. When they realised that their faith was under threat, they withdrew from their society and sought refuge in a cave, praying:

“Our Lord, grant us mercy from Yourself and guide us rightly through our ordeal.” (Qur'an 18:10)

Allah answered their supplication in a miraculous way. He caused them to sleep for 309 years, protecting them throughout that period. When they eventually awoke, they thought they had slept for only a day or part of a day.

Their story became a sign of Allah's power, mercy and protection. Allah preserved them and made their story a lasting reminder for generations.

This is the story of Aṣḥābul Kahf — the Companions of the Cave, narrated in Surah Al-Kahf.

Imagine someone who prays, fasts, gives charity, and performs many good deeds. People see them as religious, and they believe they are doing well in the sight of Allah.

But on the Day of Judgement, something terrible happens.

The Prophet once asked his companions:

“Do you know who the bankrupt person is?”

They replied that the bankrupt person among them was someone who had neither money nor possessions.

But the Prophet gave them a different answer.

“The truly bankrupt person from my nation is the one who comes on the Day of Resurrection with prayer, fasting and charity…”

But this person had also insulted someone, slandered another, unlawfully consumed another person's wealth, shed someone's blood, and beaten others.

So what happens?

The Prophet explained that their victims would be given from this person's good deeds. If their good deeds ran out before the wrongs were settled, the victims' sins would be placed upon them, and they would then be cast into the Fire.

Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, 2581

Pause and think about this.

You pray five times a day, but you insult people.

You fast in Ramadan, but you destroy people's reputations through gossip and slander.

You give charity, but you cheat people in business.

You attend religious gatherings, but you oppress your spouse, mistreat your workers, or deny people their rights.

Have we ever stopped to consider what our good deeds might be paying for?

Islam is not only about fulfilling our duties to Allah. It is also about respecting the rights of His creation.

Your prayers matter. Your fasting matters. Your charity matters.

But so do the tears you cause, the money you take unjustly, the lies you spread, and the people you humiliate.

If you have wronged someone, do not simply assume that more voluntary worship will settle the matter. Repent sincerely, stop the wrongdoing, restore people's rights where possible, and seek forgiveness where appropriate.

Do not allow your good deeds to become the compensation you pay to the people you have hurt.

May Allah protect us from becoming bankrupt on the Day of Judgement, forgive our shortcomings, and help us fulfil both our duties to Him and our responsibilities to His creation.

One of the greatest skills a Muslim can develop is learning how to control anger.

Let's be honest: people will disrespect you.

Some will insult you. Some will misunderstand you. Some will speak to you in ways you never expected. Some will deliberately provoke you just to see your reaction.

You cannot control how everyone treats you, but you can control how you respond.

Not every insult deserves a reply. Not every argument deserves your participation. Not every provocation deserves your anger.

Sometimes, the best response is silence. Sometimes, it is walking away. And sometimes, it is forgiving someone who does not even deserve an explanation from you.

Allah describes the people of taqwa with these beautiful words:

“Those who restrain their anger and pardon people—and Allah loves those who do good.”

Qur'an 3:134

Notice the two qualities mentioned: restraining anger and pardoning people.

It is one thing to feel angry; it is another thing to allow anger to control your tongue, your actions, and your relationship with others.

And it is even greater to forgive when you have the power to retaliate.

The Prophet once advised a man who asked him for advice:

“Do not become angry.” — Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī

This does not mean you will never feel anger. It means you must learn not to let anger control you.

Before you reply to that insulting message, pause.

Before you say those hurtful words, pause.

Before you destroy a relationship over a moment of anger, pause.

Ask yourself: “Will my response please Allah, or will I regret it later?”

Remember, being able to defeat someone in an argument does not necessarily make you strong. Being able to control yourself when anger rises is a greater victory.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“The strong person is not the one who overcomes others in wrestling; rather, the strong person is the one who controls himself when angry.” — Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim

This week, practise restraint.

You don't have to win every argument. You don't have to answer every insult. And you don't have to give everyone the reaction they expect from you.

May Allah purify our hearts, help us control our anger, grant us the strength to forgive, and make us among those He loves.


O Allah, we ask You for good character and seek refuge in You from bad character.

Sometimes life becomes so difficult that we begin to wonder:

“Where is Allah?”

You make duʿā, but the problem remains.

You work hard, but things don't improve.

You try to find a way forward, but every door seems closed.

But difficulty does not mean Allah has abandoned you.

Look at the Battle of Khandaq.

The Muslims in Madinah found themselves surrounded by a huge coalition of enemies. They were outnumbered, frightened and under enormous pressure.

The Qur'an describes their condition:


“When they came upon you from above you and from below you, when eyes became terrified and hearts reached the throats, and you began to have various thoughts about Allah.”
Qur'an 33:10

Imagine being there.

Fear everywhere.

The enemy surrounding you.

Resources were limited.

And yet, the believers did not abandon Allah.

They remained patient, worked, planned and trusted their Lord.

Then Allah says:

“And Allah turned back those who disbelieved in their rage, having gained no good. And Allah spared the believers from fighting.”
Qur'an 33:25

The situation looked impossible.

But Allah was never absent.

Sometimes we make the mistake of thinking:

“If Allah loves me, I shouldn't have problems.”

But the lives of the prophets and the righteous teach us otherwise.

Being tested does not mean being abandoned.

Being delayed does not mean being forgotten.

Having difficulties does not mean Allah is against you.

Sometimes Allah allows you to reach the point where you realise that your strength is limited and His power is unlimited.

So if life is difficult for you right now, don't conclude that Allah has forgotten you.

Keep praying. Keep working. Keep doing what is right. Keep trusting Allah.

The battle may be difficult.

The road may be long.

But Allah knows exactly where you are.

May Allah strengthen us when we are tested, give us patience when things become difficult, and grant us relief from places we never expect.

آمين.

Have you ever looked at your past and thought:

“I have done too much. How can Allah ever forgive me?”

Maybe it is a sin you have committed repeatedly.

Maybe it is something you are deeply ashamed of.

Maybe you have been away from Allah for years.

Whatever it is, do not allow your sins to make you despair of Allah's mercy.

Allah says:

«“Say: O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins.”
Qur’an 39:53»

Look at the story the Prophet ﷺ told us.

There was a man who had killed 100 people.

He eventually realised the seriousness of what he had done and began searching for a way to repent.

He first asked a worshipper, who told him that there was no repentance for him. The man then killed him too.

But he did not give up.

He found a knowledgeable man and asked whether there was a way back to Allah.

The scholar told him:

“Who can come between you and repentance?”

He then advised him to leave his evil environment and go to a place where righteous people worshipped Allah.

The man sincerely set out.

But before reaching his destination, death overtook him.

The angels of mercy and the angels of punishment disputed concerning him. Allah ultimately caused him to be counted among the people of the righteous land he was travelling towards.

The Prophet ﷺ narrated this story in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim.

What do we learn from this?

First, no sin should make you give up on Allah's mercy.

But this does not mean that sins are insignificant or that serious crimes can simply be excused by saying, “Allah will forgive me.”

The man had to recognise his wrongdoing, sincerely repent, leave his evil environment and turn towards righteousness.

Second, sincere tawbah requires action.

If a person genuinely wants to change, they must take steps away from what keeps pulling them back into sin.

Third, never tell someone that they are beyond Allah's mercy.

You don't know what Allah may do with a person's heart tomorrow.

The person you see as hopeless today may sincerely repent tomorrow and become closer to Allah than you ever imagined.

And finally, don't postpone tawbah.

The man in this story died while travelling towards repentance.

He had not yet reached his destination.

But Allah knew the direction of his heart.

So if you have sinned, return to Allah today.

Don't wait until you become perfect.

Don't wait until Ramadan.

Don't wait until old age.

Don't wait until your life becomes easier.

Turn back to Allah now.

Your past may be long.

Your sins may be many.

But Allah's mercy is greater.

May Allah forgive our sins, accept our sincere tawbah, help us leave whatever displeases Him, and allow us to meet Him with a heart that has truly returned to Him.

Imagine being trapped inside a cave.

No phone.
No one knows where you are.
No way to call for help.

Three men entered a cave, and suddenly a huge rock rolled down and blocked the entrance.

They tried to move it, but it would not budge.

Then one of them said, in essence:

“Let us call upon Allah by mentioning the good deeds we sincerely did for His sake”

The first man mentioned how he had always cared for his elderly parents. One night, he returned home late and found them asleep. He refused to give his children milk before his parents woke up. He stood there holding the milk, waiting for them to wake.

He said, “O Allah, if I did that seeking only Your pleasure, relieve us from this difficulty.”

The rock moved a little.

The second man mentioned how he once had the opportunity to commit a sinful act with a woman, but when she reminded him to fear Allah, he walked away from her despite having the opportunity.

He said, “O Allah, if I did that seeking only Your pleasure, relieve us from this difficulty.”

The rock moved further.

The third man mentioned how he had entrusted a worker's wages to him, invested the money, and when the worker later returned, he gave him everything that had grown from it rather than keeping it for himself.

He said, “O Allah, if I did that seeking only Your pleasure, relieve us from this difficulty.”

The rock moved completely.

And they walked out.

The Prophet ﷺ narrated this story to teach us something profound.

Notice something beautiful:

None of their deeds were performed for an audience.

No camera was recording them.

Nobody was applauding.

Nobody was posting “Alhamdulillah, I did this for Allah.”

They simply did good deeds when only Allah knew.

And when they found themselves in a situation where nobody could help them, they had something the world could not give them:

Sincere deeds between them and Allah.

So ask yourself today:

What good deed do you have that only Allah knows about?

Perhaps it is the charity nobody knows you gave.

The prayer you prayed when nobody was watching.

The sin you abandoned for Allah.

The parent you quietly cared for.

The person you helped without telling anyone.

The forgiveness you offered when you had every reason to be angry.

Do not underestimate these deeds.

You may forget them.

People may never know about them.

But Allah knows.

And perhaps one day, when you are facing a difficulty that no human being can solve, a sincere deed you almost forgot about may become a means through which Allah opens a door for you.

Do good deeds sincerely.

You never know when you will need them.

May Allah make our hidden deeds better than our public deeds, accept our sincere efforts, and make our good deeds a means of relief for us in this life and the Hereafter.

One of the most precious blessings people often underrate is sound health.

We complain because we don't have enough money.
We become sad because we cannot afford certain clothes. We compare our lives with others because we don't have the house, car or lifestyle we desire.

But sometimes, we forget to ask ourselves:

What is all of this without good health?

Someone lying in a hospital bed may have money in the bank, but what they desperately want is the ability to stand up and walk.

Someone in severe pain may not care about expensive clothes. They just want the pain to stop.

And here we arebreathing freely, walking, eating, sleeping, working, seeing, hearing and worshipping Allah yet we sometimes feel Allah has not blessed us enough.

The Prophet said:

“There are two blessings which many people are deceived into losing: health and free time.”
— Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī

Perhaps one of the greatest blessings in your life today is the one you have become too accustomed to notice.

Before you complain about what you don't have, look at what Allah has allowed you to keep.

Take a deep breath.

Move your hands.

Stand on your feet.

And say:

Alhamdulillah.

May Allah preserve our health, grant healing to those who are sick, and make us grateful for His blessings before we lose them.

Imagine spending years praying, fasting, giving charity, seeking knowledge and serving people only to stand before Allah on the Day of Judgment and discover that none of it earned you a reward.

Not because the deeds were necessarily bad.

But because of who you were doing them for.

This is the danger of riyāʾ i.e. showing off.

Allah does not merely look at what we do. He looks at why we do it.

Allah says:

"So whoever hopes for the meeting with his Lord, let him do righteous deeds and associate no one in the worship of his Lord."
(Qur'an 18:110)

The Prophet ﷺ warned us about this hidden disease of the heart. Allah says in the hadith qudsī:

"I am the One Who is most free of all partners. Whoever does a deed in which he associates someone else with Me, I abandon him and his association."
(Sahih Muslim)

Think about that.

A person gives ₦100,000 in charity.

People hear about it.

"MashaAllah! What a generous person!"

And he feels happy—not because Allah accepted his charity, but because people praised him.

Another person goes for Hajj, but what excites him is returning home and being called Alhaji.

Another spends years acquiring Islamic knowledge, but his real desire is to be known as “the scholar,” “the knowledgeable one,” or “the person everyone consults.”

Another stands for Tahajjud so that people will see him.

Another gives a beautiful reminder, not because he wants to guide people, but because he wants to hear, “MashaAllah, you speak so well.”

What if the people stop watching?

Would we still do the deed?

That is a question worth asking ourselves.

Riyāʾ is particularly dangerous because it can hide so quietly in the heart. A person may begin a deed sincerely, then gradually start enjoying the praise of people. Sometimes he may even change what he does because of the audience.

And this is why the Prophet ﷺ taught us to be extremely careful about our intentions.

He ﷺ said:

"Actions are judged by intentions."
(Bukhari and Muslim)

Imagine two people giving exactly the same amount of charity.

One gives because he sincerely wants Allah's pleasure.

The other gives because he wants people to know how generous he is.

The action looks identical. But before Allah, they are not the same.

So let us examine ourselves.

When nobody knows that we prayed, do we still pray?

When nobody will ever know that we gave charity, do we still give?

When nobody will praise our fasting, do we still fast?

When nobody is watching, do we still worship Allah with the same enthusiasm?

Perhaps one of the greatest signs of sincerity is that your worship does not depend on your audience.

Do good deeds that nobody knows about.

Give charity secretly.

Pray when nobody is watching.

Make du'a for people who will never know you prayed for them.

And when people praise you, remind yourself:

They only know the version of me that Allah has allowed them to see. Allah knows everything I hide.

May Allah purify our intentions, protect us from riyāʾ and hidden shirk, accept our deeds even when nobody knows about them, and make our private worship better than our public appearance.

O Allah, we seek refuge in You from knowingly associating anything with You, and we seek Your forgiveness for what we do unknowingly.

DoveofPeace:
Aameen. Thanks for this beautiful reminder

JazzakumuLlau kair

Ameen wa antum fajazaakumLah Khaera sir

What is the point of spending hours reciting the Qur'an if, within minutes, our tongue can destroy someone's honour?

We are careful about our ṣalāh. We make wudū'. We fast. We recite Qur'an. We attend the masjid.

But then we sit with friends and talk about someone who isn't there.

We open WhatsApp and forward gossip.

We see a mistake on social media and rush to mock the person.

We insult people when we are angry.

We reveal someone's private matters because we are upset with them.

How can the same tongue that says “SubḥānAllāh” become a weapon against the honour of another Muslim?

Allah gives us a powerful warning:


“And do not backbite one another. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would certainly detest that. And fear Allah. Surely Allah is Most Accepting of Repentance, Most Merciful.”
(Qur'an 49:12)

Why did Allah give us such a disturbing image?

Because backbiting may feel small when we are sitting together and talking, but in the sight of Allah, it is something horrifying.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“A servant may say a word that angers Allah, without giving it much thought, and because of it he falls into Hell.”


Think about that.

One sentence.

One WhatsApp message.

One voice note.

One comment.

One joke.

One rumour.

Something we forgot five minutes later could become something we answer for before Allah.

And social media has made this even more dangerous. Before, a person might gossip to five people. Today, one person can destroy another person's reputation before thousands with a single post or forwarded message.

Before you speak, ask yourself:

Would I say this if the person were standing in front of me?

Would I say it if I knew the Prophet ﷺ was sitting beside me?

Would I be happy to find this statement written in my record on the Day of Judgment?

Our tongues are a blessing. With them, we recite Qur'an. We make dhikr. We say the shahādah. We comfort the brokenhearted. We reconcile people.

Don't use the same tongue that remembers Allah to destroy His servants.

Today, make a commitment: if you cannot say something good, remain silent.

May Allah purify our tongues, forgive our words spoken in ignorance, protect us from backbiting, gossip and slander, and make our tongues instruments of truth, remembrance and goodness.

Aameen

WHEN YOU ARRIVE SOMEWHERE NEW, DON'T FORGET THIS SUNNAH

Have you ever travelled to a place you had never been before?

A new city. A hotel. A village. Someone's house. Perhaps another country.

We usually think about our luggage, our accommodation, our food, our phone, and how long the journey will take.
But how often do we remember to ask ourselves:
“Who will protect me in this unfamiliar place?”

There are things we can see, and there are things we cannot see. There are dangers we know about, and dangers we could never imagine. We may lock our doors, check our surroundings and take every precaution—and we should.

But ultimately, our protection is with Allah.

The Prophet ﷺ taught us a beautiful duʿāʾ to say when we stop at a place:

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

Ahudhu bikalimotillahi tamot Min Shari mon khalaqoh

“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created".

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever stops at a place and says, ‘I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created,’ nothing will harm him until he departs from that place.”

(Sahih Muslim)

SubḥānAllāh.

A few seconds.
One short duʿāʾ.
But what are we doing when we say it?

We are admitting: “Ya Allah, I do not know everything that surrounds me, but You do. I cannot protect myself from everything, but You can”.

So make this a habit.
When you arrive at a new city, say it.
When you check into a hotel, say it.
When you stay in a new house, say it.
When you stop somewhere during a journey, say it.
And teach your children to say it too.

We often remember our passports, tickets, chargers, medicines and luggage before travelling. Let us also remember the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

Because the believer does not merely prepare his luggage for a journey.

He prepares his tongue with dhikr and his heart with tawakkul.

May Allah protect us wherever we go, protect our families from every harm—seen and unseen—and keep us under His protection wherever we travel and wherever we stay.

Aameen

ONE DAY, YOUR NAME WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR JANAZAH

Have you ever noticed how quickly the announcement spreads?

"The Janazah prayer for our brother/sister will be held after Dhuhr..."

People pause for a moment. Some whisper, "Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rāji'ūn." Others ask, "Who passed away?" Some remember the person's kindness, while others struggle to remember who they were.

One day, that announcement will be about you.

Not someone else. Not your neighbour. Not your colleague.

You.

Allah says:

كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ ۖ وَإِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ أُجُورَكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ

"Every soul shall taste death, and you will only be given your full reward on the Day of Resurrection." (Qur'an 3:185)

Death does not wait for old age. It does not ask whether you have completed your plans, built your house, married your children, or achieved your dreams. When Allah's decree arrives, nothing can delay it by even a moment.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

أَكْثِرُوا ذِكْرَ هَاذِمِ اللَّذَّاتِ

"Remember often the destroyer of pleasures (death)."

Not to make us despair, but to awaken our hearts before it is too late.

When your Janazah is announced, what will people sincerely say about you?

Will they say, "He was always found in the masjid."

Or, "She never spoke except with kindness."

Will they remember your generosity, your honesty, your patience, and your service to others?

Or will they remember the pain you caused, the promises you broke, the wealth you hoarded, and the rights you denied people?

The truth is that your reputation after death is being written today by the choices you make every day.

If you want people to make sincere du'a for you after you are gone, then become someone worth remembering for goodness while you are still alive.

Pray before others pray over you.

Repent before others ask Allah to forgive you.

Give charity while your hands can still give.

Mend broken relationships before it is too late.

Leave behind knowledge that benefits, children who pray for you, and deeds that continue to earn rewards long after you have returned to Allah.

One day, your phone will stop ringing. Your chair in the masjid will be empty. Your name will be announced for Janazah, and your record of deeds will be sealed.

The question is not whether that day will come.

The question is: Are you preparing for it?

May Allah grant us a beautiful ending, make our final deeds our best deeds, fill our graves with light, make people remember us with sincere prayers, and gather us among the righteous in Jannatul-Firdaws. Āmīn.

Have you ever wondered why some people earn millions yet never seem to have enough?

Their income keeps increasing, yet so do their worries. They buy bigger houses but lose peace at home. They acquire more possessions but sleep less. They spend more on medication than they ever imagined. On the other hand, there are families with modest incomes who eat together happily, sleep peacefully, give in charity, and thank Allah every day.

What makes the difference?

It is barakah.

Allah says:

وَلَوْ أَنَّ أَهْلَ الْقُرَىٰ آمَنُوا وَاتَّقَوْا لَفَتَحْنَا عَلَيْهِم بَرَكَاتٍ مِّنَ السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِ

"Had the people of the towns believed and feared Allah, We would have opened for them blessings from the heavens and the earth." (Qur'an 7:96)

Notice that Allah did not promise only wealth. He promised barakah—a blessing that makes little become sufficient, brings peace to the heart, protects one's family, and fills life with contentment.

The Prophet ﷺ also said:

مَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ

"Charity does not decrease wealth."

How amazing! The world tells us that giving makes us poorer, but the Messenger of Allah ﷺ teaches us that charity never diminishes wealth. Perhaps what leaves your hand returns as protection from a calamity you never knew was coming. Perhaps it returns as good health, righteous children, peace of mind, or an accepted du'a.

Ask yourself: Is your income halal? Do you remember Allah when your business prospers? Do you pay your zakah? Do you give charity regularly? Do you thank Allah for what you already have, or are you constantly complaining about what you lack?

Many of us ask Allah for more money, but perhaps what we really need is more barakah. A small halal income with Allah's blessing is far better than a fortune that brings anxiety, broken relationships, sleepless nights, and no satisfaction.

Do not measure your success by the size of your bank account. Measure it by the tranquility in your heart, the righteousness of your children, the health Allah has given you, the food on your table, and the ability to worship Him with ease. These are among the greatest forms of wealth.

Seek your provision through halal means. Be grateful in times of abundance and patient in times of difficulty. Give generously for the sake of Allah, and trust that His treasures never diminish.

May Allah place barakah in our wealth, our time, our families, and our health. May He make our earnings halal and sufficient, enrich our hearts with contentment, and never allow this world to become our greatest concern. Āmīn.

IMAGINE IF YOUR SINS HAD A SMELL

Imagine if every sin you committed produced a smell that people could perceive.

Would anyone sit beside you in the masjid?

Would your friends still enjoy your company?

Would anyone ask you to lead the prayer, teach a class, or give a lecture?

Or would people move away from you because of the unbearable stench?

Yet, every day, we commit sins that have no smell, no colour, and no visible mark. Allah, in His infinite mercy, conceals them from His creation. He allows us to walk among people with dignity, while He alone knows what we have done behind closed doors.

What an incredibly Merciful Lord!

Allah says:

"Indeed, Allah is fully aware of all that you do." (Qur'an 2:234)

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"All of my Ummah will be forgiven except those who publicize their sins."

Every night Allah covers our faults. Every morning He gives us another chance to repent. He does not expose us before our families, our neighbours, or our colleagues. He gives us time to return to Him.

So why are we so eager to expose the faults of others?

Why do we forward videos that disgrace people? Why do we spread screenshots that humiliate them? Why do we make someone's mistake the topic of every conversation? Have we forgotten that if Allah were to uncover our own hidden sins, we would struggle to face the very people we are judging?

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"Whoever conceals the fault of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and the Hereafter."

Before you speak about someone's mistake, remember the countless sins Allah has concealed for you. Before you expose another person, remember that your honour today is only because Allah has veiled your shortcomings.

Do not mistake Allah's concealment for His approval. The fact that people do not know your sins does not mean Allah has forgotten them. His concealment is an opportunity to repent, not a licence to continue.

Ask yourself: if my sins had a smell, how many people would willingly sit beside me today?

May Allah conceal our faults, forgive our sins, grant us sincere repentance before we are exposed, purify our hearts from judging others, and make us among those who cover the faults of their fellow Muslims. Āmīn.

WHO ARE YOU WHEN NOBODY IS WATCHING?

If everyone around you suddenly disappeared for one hour, what would you do?

Would you still lower your gaze? Would you still guard your tongue? Would you still avoid that haram website? Would you still perform your salah on time? Would you still be the same person you appear to be in public?

The real test of faith is not who you are in front of people. It is who you are when only Allah is watching.

Allah says:

"He knows the stealthy glance of the eyes and what the hearts conceal." (Qur'an 40:19)

SubḥānAllāh. Before your hand commits a sin, Allah has already seen the glance. Before your tongue speaks, Allah already knows your intention. Before anyone discovers what you have done in secret, Allah has witnessed every moment.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"I know people from my Ummah who will come on the Day of Resurrection with good deeds as huge as the mountains of Tihāmah, white and abundant, but Allah will make them scattered dust... They were people who, when alone, violated the prohibitions of Allah."

How frightening! They looked righteous before people, but when the doors were closed and no one was watching, they disobeyed Allah without hesitation.

But there is another group of people.

They wake up before Fajr while everyone else sleeps. They cry in sujūd where nobody can see them. They give charity without announcing it. They secretly help struggling families. They recite the Qur'an in the darkness of the night. No cameras. No applause. No social media posts. Only Allah knows.

Which of these two people are we striving to become?

Many of us fear losing our reputation before people, yet we think little of losing our honour before Allah. We carefully protect our image, but do we protect our hearts with the same care?

Remember, the strongest proof of sincerity is that your obedience does not disappear when the audience disappears.

So tonight, perform two rak'ahs that no one knows about. Make a du'a that only Allah hears. Give a charity that no one can trace back to you. Leave a sin because Allah is watching, not because people might find out.

The hidden deed done sincerely for Allah is often more beloved to Him than the public deed that earns people's admiration.

May Allah make our private lives better than our public lives, fill our hearts with sincerity, protect us from hidden sins, and make us among those whose secret deeds are a source of light on the Day we meet Him. Āmīn.

WHO WILL CRY FOR YOU AFTER THREE DAYS?

Have you noticed what happens after someone dies?

The first day, everyone is shocked. The phone doesn't stop ringing. The house is filled with visitors. Tears flow. Prayers are made.

A few days later, people begin to return to work. Life goes on. Your chair is occupied by someone else. Your office gets a replacement. Your business continues without you. Even your room will eventually belong to another person.

Then what remains of you?

Allah says:


"Everyone upon the earth will perish, and there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour." (Qur'an 55:26–27)

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"Three things follow the deceased: his family, his wealth, and his deeds. Two return, and one remains. His family and wealth return, but his deeds remain with him."

How much energy do we spend chasing what will eventually leave us, while neglecting the only thing that will stay with us forever?

One day, your WhatsApp will stop coming online. Your phone number will become silent. Your social media accounts will remain, but you will no longer be there to read the messages. People will say, "May Allah forgive him," and then continue with their lives.

But in your grave, there will be no followers, no bank account, no title, no certificates—only your deeds.

So before that day arrives, mend that broken relationship. Pray before you are prayed over. Repent before others ask Allah to forgive you. Give charity while your hands can still give. Read the Qur'an while your tongue can still move.

The world does not stop for anyone. But the Hereafter begins for everyone.

May Allah grant us hearts that prepare for the meeting with Him, forgive our shortcomings, make our graves gardens from the gardens of Paradise, and grant us a beautiful ending. Āmīn.

WHAT IF THIS IS YOUR LAST JUMU'AH?

How many people stood shoulder to shoulder with the believers at Jumu'ah last week, but today they are lying beneath the earth?

How many answered the mu'adhdhin's call just seven days ago, but this Friday they can no longer hear it? Their prayer mats remain. Their shoes remain. Their clothes remain. But they have returned to Allah.

The question is: Will you and I be here for the next Jumu'ah?

Allah says:

"O you who believe! When the call is made for the prayer on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah and leave off trade. That is better for you, if only you knew." (Qur'an 62:9)

Yet many of us delay until the imam has already ascended the minbar. Some even arrive after the khutbah has begun. Others come only when the iqamah is about to be called. Have we forgotten that Jumu'ah is not just two rak'ahs? The khutbah is an essential part of Jumu'ah, meant to soften our hearts and remind us of Allah.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"Whoever performs ghusl on Friday, goes early, walks (to the mosque), comes close to the imam and listens attentively... for every step he takes, he will have the reward of a year of fasting and standing in prayer."

Imagine that! Every single step to the masjid is rewarded like an entire year of fasting and night prayer. Why would anyone willingly throw away such an opportunity?

Before you leave for the masjid today, repent sincerely. Forgive those who wronged you. Increase your salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ. Recite Surah Al-Kahf. Make abundant du'a, especially during the blessed hour on Friday when supplications are answered by Allah's permission.

Do not let this Jumu'ah be another routine. Attend early. Listen attentively. Reflect deeply. Worship sincerely.

Because one day, people will attend Jumu'ah while your place in the row is empty. They will make Salat al-Janazah over someone else today, but tomorrow it could be over you or me.

May Allah allow us to witness many more Fridays in His obedience, forgive our sins, accept our Jumu'ah, make us among those who hasten to His remembrance, and grant us a good ending. Āmīn.

Nigeria should be celebrating excellence today.

Four brilliant Nigerian students represented our country at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China and returned home with the Gold Award in the Middle School category. Every Nigerian, regardless of religion or ethnicity, should be proud of this achievement.

One of these outstanding students is Maryam Yusuf of Ar-Raheem International Schools, Ilorin.

However, instead of simply celebrating her success, a disturbing issue has emerged.

The original team photograph shows Maryam wearing her niqab, as she represented Nigeria on the international stage. Yet, the image published by Vanguard appears to show a different version in which her niqab is no longer present.

If this alteration was indeed made deliberately, then several questions deserve answers.

Why alter the appearance of a young Nigerian simply because she wears a niqab?

Who authorised the alteration?

Why should a Muslim student's religious identity be digitally changed before the public can see her?

The organisers of the international competition had no issue with her appearance. She competed, excelled, and helped Nigeria win while dressed exactly as she chose. If the world could respect her identity, why should a Nigerian media organisation fail to do the same?

This is not merely about a photograph. It is about respect, representation, and the right of every Nigerian to be portrayed truthfully.

Whether one agrees with wearing the niqab or not is beside the point. Journalism is expected to report facts, not alter a person's appearance in a way that changes who they are.

If Vanguard did not make this alteration, then it should publicly explain the source of the image it used. If it did, it owes Maryam Yusuf, her family, her school, and the Nigerian public an explanation.

We should be celebrating a young girl who has made Nigeria proud, not discussing why her religious identity appears to have been edited out of a published photograph.

Congratulations to Maryam Yusuf and the entire Nigerian team for bringing honour to our country.

May truth, fairness, and respect prevail over prejudice.

Have you ever been so busy trying to make a living that you forgot the very One who gives life?

How many of us wake up thinking about business before Fajr? How many check our phones before remembering Allah? How many spend hours chasing wealth but struggle to spend a few minutes with the Qur'an? We say we are doing it for our families. But could the very blessings Allah gave us become the reason we drift away from Him?

Allah gives us a powerful warning:

"O you who believe! Let not your wealth or your children distract you from the remembrance of Allah. Whoever does that—then they are the true losers." (Qur'an 63:9)

Notice that Allah did not say wealth is evil. He did not say children are a curse. Both are among His greatest blessings. The danger is when those blessings occupy our hearts so completely that there is no room left for the One who blessed us with them.

What is the value of becoming rich if our salah is neglected? What is the benefit of building houses while our hearts are in ruins? What have we truly gained if we leave behind a large inheritance but arrive before Allah bankrupt in good deeds?

Many people work from dawn until night. There is nothing wrong with working hard. Islam encourages earning a lawful livelihood. But when business makes us miss our prayers, when the pursuit of wealth leaves no time for the Qur'an, when our children become more important to us than pleasing Allah, then we must ask ourselves: Who is really in control of our hearts?

The greatest loss is not losing money. It is losing our relationship with Allah. Money can be earned again. Businesses can recover. Children will one day become independent. But if we lose our connection with Allah, what will remain when we stand before Him alone?

Let your wealth serve your religion, not replace it. Raise your children to remember Allah, not merely to succeed in this world. Keep your tongue moist with dhikr, your heart attached to the Qur'an, and your feet firm in the prayer, no matter how busy life becomes.

May Allah bless our wealth without allowing it to distract us, make our children a source of goodness in this world and the Hereafter, keep our hearts constantly engaged in His remembrance, and make us among the successful, not the losers. Āmīn.

CAN A LIE CHANGE ALLAH'S DECREE?

If Allah has already decreed something for you, can a lie change it?

Can lying help you secure a job that Allah did not write for you? Can it save you from a consequence that Allah has already decreed? Can it increase your wealth beyond what Allah has apportioned? Or can it shorten or lengthen your life?

If the answer is no, then why do we lie?

Some people lie to make money. Others lie to protect their reputation. Some lie in business to attract customers. Some lie in marriage to hide their mistakes. Some lie in school to avoid punishment. Others lie so often that it has become a habit.

But every lie is rooted in the same disease: forgetting that Allah is watching and believing that disobedience can bring a benefit that Allah has not decreed.

Allah says:

"No calamity befalls on the earth or within yourselves except that it is written in a Record before We bring it into existence. Indeed, that is easy for Allah." (Qur'an 57:22)

The Prophet ﷺ warned us in one of the most powerful hadith on truthfulness and lying:



"Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise... Lying leads to wickedness, and wickedness leads to the Fire."

Every lie has consequences. A lie may save you from embarrassment today but destroy your credibility tomorrow. A lie may earn you money today but remove barakah from your wealth. A lie may win an argument today but distance you from Allah. Worse still, repeated lying hardens the heart until a person becomes known before Allah as a habitual liar.

Ask yourself: Is any worldly benefit worth being recorded among the liars? Is any temporary gain worth Allah's displeasure? If a lie cannot change Allah's decree, then what exactly are we trying to achieve by lying?

Choose truth, even when it is difficult. A believer may make mistakes, but he strives to be truthful. The pain of telling the truth is temporary, but the consequences of lying can follow a person in this life and the next.

May Allah purify our tongues from falsehood, make us among the truthful, grant us the courage to speak the truth even when it is against ourselves, and resurrect us among the truthful on the Day of Judgment. Āmīn.

Have you ever wondered who will eventually eat the food in your house, spend the money in your account, or inherit the wealth you worked so hard to accumulate?

Many homes today have freezers filled with food, wardrobes filled with clothes, and bank accounts with enough to ease someone's hardship. Yet, just a few streets away, families go to bed hungry. An orphan is waiting for help. A widow is struggling to survive. A student has abandoned school because of a small amount of money. We often say, "I'm saving for the future". But whose future are we really saving for?

Allah says:

"Whatever good you send ahead for yourselves, you will find it with Allah. It is better and greater in reward." (Qur'an 73:20)

The Prophet ﷺ also said:

"The son of Adam says, 'My wealth! My wealth!' But what truly belongs to you is only what you have eaten and consumed, what you have worn and worn out, or what you have given in charity and thus sent ahead."

How true these words are! The wealth we guard so jealously will one day belong to someone else. Our children may inherit it. Relatives may divide it. Strangers may buy it. Some may even squander it. But the charity we gave sincerely for Allah's sake is the only part that will remain ours forever.

What will become of the food that spoils in our refrigerators while our neighbours sleep hungry? What excuse will we have if Allah asks why we ignored the cries of those He placed within our reach?

This does not mean we should neglect our families or spend recklessly. Islam teaches balance. But it also warns against allowing love of wealth to harden our hearts. A believer understands that wealth is a trust, not a trophy.

Before today ends, ask yourself: Who can I feed? Who can I support? Which burden can I help lift? Even a small act of generosity can become a mountain of reward with Allah.

Remember, when we die, our money will remain behind. Our houses will remain. Our cars will remain. Our businesses will remain. Only the good we sent ahead will accompany us to the grave.

May Allah purify our hearts from stinginess, make us among the generous, bless us with wealth that benefits us in this world and the Hereafter, and accept every act of charity we offer sincerely for His sake. Āmīn.

One question you should always ask yourself as a Muslim is this:

If Allah has blessed you with wealth, what excuse do you have for delaying Hajj or 'Umrah?

Sadly, many Muslims today can comfortably afford to travel abroad for tourism, shopping, football matches, vacations, or medical check-ups. Yet, when it comes to visiting the House of Allah, they say, "Maybe next year."

Hajj is not just another journey. It is the fifth pillar of Islam for every Muslim who is physically and financially able.

Allah says:

"Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by all people who are able to undertake it." (Qur'an 3:97)

And although 'Umrah is not obligatory like Hajj, it is among the greatest acts of worship and a means of drawing closer to Allah.

What are the benefits of Hajj and 'Umrah?

- They are among the greatest means of having your du'ā accepted.
- They wipe away sins and purify the soul.
- They strengthen one's īmān and relationship with Allah.
- They remind us of the Day of Resurrection when all people will stand before Allah.
- They unite Muslims from every race, language, and nationality in one act of worship.
- They bring immense peace and tranquillity to the heart.
- They earn tremendous rewards.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"From one 'Umrah to the next is an expiation for the sins committed between them, and an accepted Hajj has no reward except Paradise." (Bukhari and Muslim)

He ﷺ also said:

"Perform Hajj and 'Umrah consecutively, for they remove poverty and sins just as the bellows remove impurities from iron, gold, and silver." (Tirmidhi)

My dear brothers and sisters, if Allah has blessed you with the means, do not keep postponing what may become impossible tomorrow.

Many people planned to perform Hajj "next year" but never lived to see it.

The wealth you are saving may one day be inherited by others, but the opportunity to stand before the Ka'bah, drink Zamzam, make du'ā at 'Arafah, and seek Allah's forgiveness is yours today.

Respond to Allah's call while you still can.

May Allah invite every one of us to His Sacred House, accept our Hajj and 'Umrah, forgive our sins, and make us among the people of Jannah.

Āmīn.

Today is the 4th of Muḥarram. Before we know it, the blessed days of Tāsu‘ā (9th of Muḥarram) and ‘Āshūrā’ (10th of Muḥarram) will be upon us, falling next Wednesday and Thursday, inshā’ Allah.

The days pass quickly. Opportunities come and go. Many who fasted ‘Āshūrā’ with us last year are no longer with us today. Will we witness another? Only Allah knows.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

«“Fasting the day of ‘Āshūrā’, I hope from Allah, expiates the sins of the previous year.”
(Muslim)»

SubḥānAllah! One day of fasting, and Allah forgives a year's worth of minor sins.

And when the Prophet ﷺ was informed that the Jews also fasted the 10th of Muḥarram, he said:

«“If I live until next year, I will certainly fast the ninth as well.”
(Muslim)»

This is why it is recommended to fast both the 9th and the 10th, to distinguish ourselves and follow the Sunnah more completely.

My dear brothers and sisters, these are not difficult acts of worship. They are just two days. We spend much longer pursuing the dunya, yet Allah offers us opportunities like this out of His mercy.

Perhaps this ‘Āshūrā’ will be our last.

Perhaps it will be the cause of Allah forgiving our sins.

Perhaps it will be the deed that weighs heavily on our scales on the Day of Judgment.

So let us prepare from now. Remind our families. Encourage our children. Inform our friends.

Don't let these blessed days pass by while we are distracted.

May Allah spare our lives to witness Tāsu‘ā and ‘Āshūrā’, accept our fasting, forgive our sins, and make us among His righteous servants.

Āmīn.

Many of us are careful about sins committed in public because we fear people's criticism. But how careful are we when we are alone, away from the eyes of men?

Do we think Allah does not see?

Allah says:

"Does he not know that Allah sees?" (Qur'an 96:14)

One of the scholars, Dr Luqman Idris Sekoni narrated the story of a butcher. He would slaughter cattle and sell meat during the day and then return home. One day, while returning, he found a man who had been stabbed and was struggling for his life. He rushed to help him, but the man died shortly afterwards.

People passing by thought he was the murderer. Despite his protestations of innocence, he was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death.

On the day of his execution, he asked to make a final statement. He said:

"I swear by Allah, I did not kill this man. But I deserve this punishment because I have killed before."

He then confessed that before migrating to the town, he worked as a canoe driver. There was a woman whom he wanted to marry, but she rejected him, married another man, and had a child.

Years later, she happened to cross his path while travelling. There was no other boatman available except him. He demanded that she commit zina with him. When she refused, he threatened to kill her child. He threw the innocent child into the river and fled.

Then he said:

"I am innocent of this man's blood, but I am guilty of another."

Whether this story is authentic or not, the lesson remains profound.

Many people think that because their sins are hidden from people, there will be no consequences.

No.

A sin committed in secret is still witnessed by Allah.

Some watch pornography in private.
Some commit zina in secret.
Some consume intoxicants behind closed doors.
Some engage in fraud thinking no one knows.

But Allah knows.

And sometimes, Allah exposes people in public because of what they concealed in private.

Therefore, let us fear Allah both in public and in private. Let us not be among those who are righteous before men but shameless before their Lord.

Repent before your sins expose you.

For if Allah conceals your sins, it is out of His mercy — not because He is unaware of them.

May Allah conceal our faults, forgive our sins, and grant us sincerity and righteousness in private and in public.

Āmīn.

One accusation frequently made in Nigeria is that bandits are Muslims and that what they do represents Islam.

But I ask: How can they be Muslims?

I have seen in many videos that some of them rely on charms and juju so that bullets will not penetrate them which is considered Shirk in Islam.

Allah says:

"Indeed, Allah does not forgive associating partners with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills." (Qur'an 4:48)

How can they be Muslims?

Many of them consume hard drugs and intoxicants.

Yet the Prophet ﷺ taught that every intoxicant is forbidden.

How can they be Muslims?

Some of them kill innocent people indiscriminately.

Yet Allah says:

"Whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally, and Allah's wrath and curse are upon him, and He has prepared for him a great punishment." (Qur'an 4:93)

And the Prophet ﷺ said:

"The destruction of the whole world is lighter in the sight of Allah than the unlawful killing of a Muslim."

How can they be Muslims?

Some of them commit zina and violate the honour of women in captivity.

When Allah has prescribed severe punishment for fornication and adultery, how can those who perpetrate such acts claim to represent Islam?

How can they be Muslims?

Some steal wealth, extort ransom, rustle cattle, and spread fear throughout society.

Yet Allah says:

"The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and strive to spread corruption on earth is that they be executed, or crucified, or have their hands and feet cut off on opposite sides, or be exiled from the land." (Qur'an 5:33)

How can they be Muslims?

Some attack mosques and kill Muslims themselves. They have kidnapped Islamic scholars and ordinary Muslims alike. They have burnt villages, displaced families, and left many children orphaned.

How then can they be said to be preaching Islam?

No religion should be judged by the actions of those who violate its teachings. If a Christian commits armed robbery, we do not say Christianity teaches robbery. Likewise, Islam should not be judged by people who openly rebel against its commandments.

Islam stands for peace, justice, mercy, and security. These criminals represent only themselves and their evil desires.

May Allah protect our land from their evil, guide those among them who can still be guided, and bring swift justice upon those who persist in corruption and bloodshed.

Āmīn.

Alhamdulillah, we thank Allah who spared our lives to witness and celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. To all my brothers and sisters, I say once again:

تَقَبَّلَ اللَّهُ مِنَّا وَمِنْكُمْ
May Allah accept from us and from you.

As we enjoy the days of Eid, it is important to remember some rulings related to these blessed days.

First, those who have not yet performed their Uḍḥiyah (Qurbānī) still have the opportunity to do so. The days of sacrifice continue until the sunset of the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, meaning there is still time until tomorrow, inshā' Allah.

Secondly, these are days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah. Therefore, fasting is not permitted during the days of Tashrīq (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah).

The Prophet ﷺ said:

«أَيَّامُ التَّشْرِيقِ أَيَّامُ أَكْلٍ وَشُرْبٍ وَذِكْرِ اللَّهِ»
"The days of Tashrīq are days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah."
(Muslim)

Let us also continue the Takbīr abundantly until the end of the days of Tashrīq:

الله أكبر، الله أكبر، لا إله إلا الله، والله أكبر، الله أكبر ولله الحمد

These blessed days are quickly passing. Let us fill them with gratitude, remembrance of Allah, maintaining family ties, charity, and good deeds.

May Allah accept our sacrifices, forgive our shortcomings, and allow us to witness many more Eids in faith, peace, good health, and prosperity. Āmīn.

After integration, differentiation, and simplification… the final answer remains: Eid Mubarak!


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As we celebrate Eid, may your joy be exponential, your blessings uncountable, and your peace tend to infinity ♾️

May Allah solve every hidden equation of your life, subtract your worries, multiply your happiness, and add barakah to all that concerns you.

Eid Mubarak 🌙✨