Muslims in the UK

WHAT FIFA TAUGHT US MUSLIMS

One of the things the FIFA World Cup does every four years is expose what people truly value.

It's not just the late nights. Millions of fans sell their cars, drain their life savings, and fly across the world for a single match ticket. Some skip their own weddings. Others quit their jobs when their leave requests are denied.

ALL for a football game...

And none of it feels "extreme" to them.

Why?

Because people do difficult things effortlessly when they love something enough.

Maybe FIFA teaches us more about ourselves than it does about football.

1. "Tahajjud is too hard."

Is it?

People stay up past 3 AM for a 90-minute match, then make it to work the next morning without complaining.

The problem is not difficulty. The problem is love. If we loved standing before Allah the way we love what we love, waking up for two Rak'at before Fajr would feel like a privilege, not a burden.

2. "Memorising Qur'an is too difficult."

Football fans can tell you who scored in the 78th minute of a match played four years ago. They know the transfer fees, appearances, goals, assists, and even players' childhood stories by heart.

The human mind remembers what the heart is attached to.

If our hearts became attached to Allah and His Speech the way they are attached to things like this world cup, memorising His Book would become a joy, not a chore.

3. "I don't have time."

People find time for pre-match analysis, post-match breakdowns, podcasts, highlights, fantasy leagues, and social media debates - all around their regular lives.

Nobody finds time. We make time for what matters to us.

If seeking knowledge is always postponed, the issue isn't time management. It's priority management.

4. "Islamic courses are too expensive."

The same person who spends thousands on flights, jerseys, tickets, and subscriptions becomes suddenly cautious when it comes to spending on a beneficial Islamic course or a good set of books.

The issue was never money. It's what we believe is worth spending it on.

5. "Consistency is too hard."

Football fans don't skip matches because they aren't feeling motivated that day. Rain or shine, tired or busy - they show up.

They are not driven just by motivation. They are driven by commitment as well.

That same commitment - one page of Qur'an a day, twenty minutes of study - is what transforms a person over time.

6. "I'm too shy to talk about Islam."

People wear their team's colours everywhere. They get their favourite players tattooed on their bodies. They defend them loudly in hostile conversations.

Love manifests itself publicly - naturally, without effort.

If we feel embarrassed speaking about Allah or His religion, perhaps the attachment is not as strong as we assume.

7. "The journey is too long."

Football fans follow clubs for decades without a single trophy. They remain loyal through loss after loss, season after season.

Yet some of us expect to memorise Qur'an, learn Arabic, or become consistent in worship within a few weeks, and lose hope when it takes longer.

The people of this world are patient for trophies that gather dust on a shelf. The believer is patient for a reward that never perishes.

Allah says:

قُلْ إِن كَانَ آبَاؤُكُمْ وَأَبْنَاؤُكُمْ وَإِخْوَانُكُمْ وَأَزْوَاجُكُمْ وَعَشِيرَتُكُمْ وَأَمْوَالٌ اقْتَرَفْتُمُوهَا وَتِجَارَةٌ تَخْشَوْنَ كَسَادَهَا وَمَسَاكِنُ تَرْضَوْنَهَا أَحَبَّ إِلَيْكُم مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وَجِهَادٍ فِي سَبِيلِهِ فَتَرَبَّصُوا حَتَّىٰ يَأْتِيَ اللَّهُ بِأَمْرِهِ

"Say: If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your spouses, your relatives, the wealth you have acquired, the commerce you fear may decline, and the homes you cherish are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and striving in His cause - then wait until Allah brings about His decree." (Surah At-Tawbah 9:24)

FIFA did not teach us that people are lazy.

It taught us that human beings are capable of extraordinary sacrifice when they truly love something.

The question is not whether you can sacrifice.

You already do - every single day.

The question is: what are you sacrificing for?

If Allah were to look at your calendar, your spending, your conversations, and your late nights - what would He conclude you truly love?

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Good morning

Alhamdulillah, we are Muslims. But how can we be comfortable openly committing sins while knowing that every action we do is being recorded?

Don’t we know that a Day will come when we will stand before Allah ﷻ and be held accountable for our actions?

Some people may do certain things as a joke, for attention, or simply to troll others. But a sin does not become harmless just because we call it a joke.

Allah ﷻ reminds us of His vast mercy, and we should never despair of it. But the Qur’an also warns us of His punishment. We cannot only speak about the mercy of Allah ﷻ while ignoring His warnings and accountability.

None of us is perfect. We all sin and make mistakes. But there is a difference between falling into a sin, feeling remorse and turning back to Allah ﷻ, and openly displaying or normalising sinful behaviour without concern.

This is a reminder to myself first and then to everyone else: fear Allah ﷻ in what you do publicly and privately. Every action matters, every word matters, and one day we will return to Him.

May Allah ﷻ forgive our sins, guide us back whenever we go astray, protect us from becoming comfortable with disobedience, and grant us sincere repentance before we return to Him.

Ameen.

Assalamu Alaikum everyone.

The right person will bring peace to your heart, not confusion to your mind.

May Allah bless us all with righteous spouses. Ameen.

Question for everyone 🤔✨

What’s one (or more!) funny or surprising thing your parents, elders or family members ever told you – linked to Islam or growing up – that was meant to scare you or keep you in line? These are the kinds of well-meaning but silly stereotypes we all remember! 😂

For example:
🐟 When I was little, I was told if I watched TV during Maghrib prayer, Allah would turn me into a fish! Looking back it’s hilarious – and while we absolutely shouldn’t be distracted from prayer at this blessed time, that myth definitely stuck with me!

🧍‍♂️ I was also warned if you jump over someone, they’ll end up short for life! We’d jump over each other anyway… then immediately jump back over them in the opposite direction to “undo the curse” 😭😭

Would love to hear your funny childhood stories too! 🤗👇

This years World Cup has been very fun to watch
Englands third place match was the final we needed.

What an amazing result! 🎉🥳🎊