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The modern world teaches us to think transactionally.
“What’s in it for me?”
“What do I get in return?”
“Is this worth my time?”
“If I’m not benefiting, why should I stay?”
Slowly, this mindset finds its way into our friendships, our marriages, our careers, and even our relationship with Allah.
But Islam teaches us something entirely different.
The question is not merely, “What will I gain?”
The real question is,
“What does Allah want from me?”
The world measures success by comfort, wealth, status, and personal fulfillment.
Islam measures success first by obedience.
Sometimes Allah asks us to forgive when revenge feels easier.
To give when holding back feels safer.
To remain patient when leaving seems easier.
To honor our spouse even during difficult days.
To lower our gaze when temptation is everywhere.
To speak the truth when silence would benefit us.
Not because these choices always bring immediate happiness but because they fulfill the command of Allah.
A believer understands that life is not a series of transactions. It is an act of worship.
Marriage is not merely about finding someone who fulfills your wishlist.
It is about fulfilling Allah’s command together.
Family is not just a source of worldly happiness.
It is a trust from Allah and a path toward Jannah.
Perhaps we need to stop asking,
“What do I get from this?”
and start asking,
“Will Allah be pleased with me if I choose this?”
Because the greatest success is not gaining everything you desire in this world.
It is meeting Allah with a heart that sincerely tried to obey Him.
“But the Hereafter is better and more enduring.”
(Qur’an 87:17)
May Allah swt grant us martyrdom, fighting in the cause of Allah azzawajal
I'm confused about sufisem. What is that?? I mean I am sunni yes...I try and follow the sunna and Quran. Other than that.. nothing else.
So when a person says "I'm interested in sufisem" what does that mean? Is it shirk?. Is it like going behind leaders and praying to some saints and stuff?
Any loyalty or reliable Muslim woman looking for serious relationship and marriage
You are so attractive mashalla and bless you , I'm looking for serious relationship and for marriage what about you?