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I FEAR THE DAY…

Not because I fear leaving behind the things of this Dunya, but because I fear what awaits me when my time in this world finally comes to an end.

I think about that day sometimes, and honestly, these feelings are different.

• The day my eyes close, and I can no longer look at the people I love.

• The day my tongue can no longer respond to those speaking around me.

• The day people gather around my body, but I can no longer stand up and walk away.

• The day I am washed, shrouded in a white cloth, and prepared for burial.

• The day people carry my body, perhaps crying, perhaps making duʿā for me, as I am taken to the place where I will be buried.

• The day I am lowered into my grave.

And then… what comes next? 🥀

THE GRAVE.

The loneliness of being separated from this world.

The reality that my family, friends, possessions, phone, money, and everything I worked so hard to obtain will remain behind.

The questioning by the angels, Munkar and Nakīr, as mentioned in authentic narrations.

The uncertainty of what my own deeds will bring me.

No status to protect me.

No popularity to benefit me.

No followers to speak on my behalf.

No amount of worldly wealth that can replace sincere faith and righteous deeds.

Just me, my deeds, and the mercy of Allah.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

«إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ إِذَا وُضِعَ فِي قَبْرِهِ وَتَوَلَّى عَنْهُ أَصْحَابُهُ…»

“When the deceased is placed in his grave and his companions turn away…”

The hadith continues by describing how the deceased hears the departing footsteps of those who leave, and two angels come to question him.

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 1338; Sahih Muslim 2870.

SubḥānAllāh… just imagine how temporary this life really is.

Today, we worry about people's opinions, who likes us, who dislikes us, who has more money, who is more successful, and who is ahead in life.

But one day, all those things will belong to the past.

Today, we can still repent.

Today, we can still pray.

Today, we can still ask Allah for forgiveness.

Today, we can still return people's rights, reconcile with those we have wronged, give charity, and improve our relationship with our Creator.

But what about the day when our opportunity to perform deeds in this world has ended?

DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, I AM NOT WRITING THIS BECAUSE I BELIEVE I AM BETTER THAN ANYONE. I AM WRITING THIS TO REMIND MYSELF FIRST.

I have sins I need Allah to forgive. I have shortcomings I need to correct. I have moments when I need to return to my Lord more sincerely.

And I know that none of us can guarantee that we will live to see tomorrow.

Allah says:

كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ

“Every soul will taste death.”

📖 Surah Āl ʿImrān 3:185

Death does not ask whether we are ready. It does not wait until we have finished our plans. It does not distinguish between the rich and the poor, the famous and the unknown, the young and the old.

Our time will come when Allah has decreed it.

So, O Allah, please do not let us leave this world while we are heedless of You.

Do not let our final words be words that displease You.

Forgive the sins we committed openly and secretly.

Make our graves spacious and fill them with light and mercy.

Grant us firmness when we are questioned.

Protect us from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire.

And when our final moment arrives, allow us to meet You with sincere īmān and hearts that long for Your mercy.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ

Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min ʿadhābil-qabr.

“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave.”

📖 Sahih Muslim 588

May Allah grant us a good ending, forgive our deceased, protect us from the trials of the grave, and grant us Jannatul-Firdaws without punishment.

Āmīn, Yā Rabb al-ʿĀlamīn.

Remember: fear of death should not make us despair. It should awaken us to repentance, righteous deeds, hope in Allah's mercy, and preparation for the Hereafter.

Allah knows best.

📖🤍 NURTURING LITTLE HEARTS THROUGH THE HOLY QUR’AN 🤍📖

Alhamdulillah! 🤲✨ There is nothing more beautiful than seeing our children recite the words of Allah ﷻ with love, confidence, and faith.

Through our Qur’an recitation competition, we aim to encourage our little ones to connect with the Book of Allah, strengthen their understanding of Islam, and grow into a generation that loves the Qur’an and lives by its teachings. 🌙🕌

Every little voice reciting the Qur’an is a beautiful reminder that the future of our Ummah is in our children. ❤️

May Allah ﷻ bless these young hearts, make the Qur’an the light of their lives, increase them in knowledge and wisdom, and make them among the people of the Qur’an. Ameen ya Rabb! 🤲📖

“The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih al-Bukhari, 5027)

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YOUR DEATH IS A TOOL FOR ENGAGEMENT.

Let that sink in for a moment.

The sad reality is that some people on social media are not as sincere as they appear. Even your death can become content for likes, comments, shares, followers, and engagement.

While you were alive, they barely checked on you. They rarely asked how you were doing. They did not call to see whether you were struggling, whether you had food to eat, or whether you needed someone to talk to.

But the moment news of your death reaches them, suddenly, everybody has something to say.

Your picture is uploaded. Your old messages are shared. Your name becomes a trending topic. People who barely knew you begin writing long tributes, adding crying emojis, and competing to express how much they supposedly cared.

But where was all this love when you were alive?

Where were the calls?
Where was the kindness?
Where was the support?
Where were the people who now claim that your death has broken their hearts?

Of course, not everyone who mourns publicly is insincere. Some people genuinely loved you, and grief affects everyone differently. But we must be honest: some people are more interested in the attention your death can bring them than in respecting your memory.

Even tragedy has become content.

Someone dies, and before the family has had time to process the loss, their pictures and private details are circulating everywhere. People rush to post before others do, as though being first to announce somebody's death is an achievement.

What happened to compassion? What happened to respecting the grieving family? What happened to remembering that a human being has died, rather than seeing another opportunity to attract attention?

Dear brothers and sisters, one day, we too will become news to somebody.

One day, our phones will stop ringing because we are no longer here to answer them. Someone else will hold our belongings. Someone else may look at our pictures. Someone else will speak about us in the past tense.

And the world will continue moving.

The likes will disappear down the timeline. The comments will be buried beneath newer posts. The people who gathered to discuss our death will eventually return to their daily lives.

But our deeds will remain with us.

Allah says:

كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ

“Every soul will taste death.”

📖 Qur'an 3:185

Death is not a competition for who can write the longest tribute. It is a reminder for those who are still alive.

So, while you still have the opportunity, check on people. Visit them. Speak kindly to them. Help them when you can. Make du'a for them. Tell people you appreciate them while they can still hear your words.

And when someone dies, respect their dignity. Remember them with kindness, support their family, and avoid turning their pain into entertainment.

Do not wait until somebody is in a coffin before you discover how much they meant to you.

May Allah forgive our deceased, have mercy upon them, illuminate their graves, comfort their families, and grant us all a good ending.

May Allah purify our intentions and protect us from using the suffering of others to seek attention.

Because, in the end, we are not here forever.

Allah knows best.

😂 MY MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS,

PLEASE, LET US TALK ABOUT THIS WALIMA BUSINESS SMALL!

There is something I have been observing, and honestly, it needs to be said. I will add a little laughter so nobody's blood pressure will rise before finishing the post. 😂

Some people will plan a wedding celebration that looks like a whole entertainment festival. My brother, my sister, we are not talking about a small gathering anymore o!

DJ? Present.
Dance floor? Present.
MC shouting, “Make some noise!”
Couple's entrance? Like the president has arrived.
Outfit change? Complete.
After-party? Confirmed.
Another after-party? Coming soon.
Sunrise edition? Almost loading! 😂😂

But when somebody asks what the occasion is, the answer comes with confidence:

“It's just a simple Walima.”

SIMPLE WALIMA WHERE, MY PEOPLE? 😭😂

Suddenly, the whole event has been given an Islamic name, and everybody is expected to stop asking questions.

My brother, my sister, since when did Walima become a concert?

Since when did Kamu require a couple's first dance like a romantic film premiere?

Since when did a wedding reception need an after-party, an after-party of the after-party, and a final gathering that looks like nobody wants the night to end? 😂

You will see an uncle who has just prayed Ṣalāh sitting quietly at one corner, while loud music is playing somewhere else. Aunties are discussing the wedding, cousins are enjoying themselves, the MC is doing overtime, and the whole place is moving like a music festival.

Yet, if you ask, everybody will tell you:

“Alhamdulillah, it is just Walima. Nothing serious.”

Nothing serious? Even the event planner is sweating! 😂😭

Now, let me put the laughter aside for a moment.

THE REAL ISSUE IS NOT THE NAME. IT IS WHAT IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING.

In Islam, a Walima is a wedding feast, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged it. Marriage is a blessing, and there is nothing wrong with sharing happiness, feeding people, inviting family members, and thanking Allah for a marriage.

The question is whether our celebrations remain within the limits of our religion.

Are we being extravagant?
Are we neglecting Ṣalāh?
Are we engaging in prohibited entertainment?
Are we mixing in ways that violate Islamic guidelines?
Are we spending money we cannot afford just to impress people?
Are we following Islamic teachings, or are we simply using Islamic terminology to make ourselves feel comfortable?

These are questions worth asking ourselves.

Allah says:

وَلَا تُسْرِفُوا ۚ إِنَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُسْرِفِينَ

“Do not be excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess.”

📖 Surah Al-Aʿrāf 7:31

And the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to ʿAbdur-Raḥmān ibn ʿAwf رضي الله عنه:

أَوْلِمْ وَلَوْ بِشَاةٍ

“Give a Walima, even if with one sheep.”

📚 Sahih al-Bukhari 5167; Sahih Muslim 1427 (numbering may vary by edition).

Look at the wisdom here. A Walima does not have to become a competition. You do not need to spend beyond your means to prove that your marriage is important. You do not need a massive crowd, expensive decorations, several outfits, or a programme that lasts until morning to make your wedding meaningful.

A SIMPLE CELEBRATION CAN STILL BE BEAUTIFUL. A MODEST WALIMA CAN STILL BE JOYFUL. AND A MARRIAGE DOES NOT BECOME MORE BLESSED BECAUSE THE PARTY COST MORE MONEY.

And please, let us be fair: not every reception, cultural tradition, or wedding celebration is automatically wrong. Customs differ, and what matters is whether the actual practices comply with Islamic teachings. We should not condemn people merely because their celebration looks different from ours.

But we must also stop pretending that changing the label automatically changes the ruling.

If something is impermissible, calling it a Walima does not make it permissible. If something is permissible, we should not declare it forbidden simply because it is unfamiliar to us.

MY FAVOURITE PART IS THIS:

If you put Pepsi inside a water bottle, my brother, the label on the bottle does not change what is inside. 😂

You can call it Zamzam Limited Edition, Zamzam Premium, Zamzam Family Package, or Zamzam International Conference.

But the name alone does not change the contents! 😭😂

Likewise, Islamic words should not become decorations we attach to everything we want to do. We should care about whether our actions please Allah, not merely whether we can give them a respectable name.

Dear brothers and sisters, before planning the next wedding, let us ask ourselves one honest question:

“Are we organising this celebration to express gratitude to Allah and share our happiness, or have we turned marriage into a competition for people's attention?”

Because, at the end of the day, the DJ will pack his equipment and leave. The decorations will come down. The guests will return to their homes. The expensive clothes will be kept away.

And the couple will begin the real work of marriage: patience, responsibility, mercy, sacrifice, and living together for the sake of Allah.

That is where the real journey begins.

May Allah bless our marriages, guide our families, protect us from extravagance and prohibited practices, and grant us the wisdom to distinguish between our cultural preferences and our religious obligations.

Let's celebrate marriage without forgetting the One who made marriage a blessing in the first place.

And please, if your Walima has a sunrise edition, at least let Fajr remain part of the programme! 😂🤲

Allah knows best.

TALKING ABOUT MEN IN LOVE? LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THE MAN ﷺ.

People talk about love languages, romantic gestures, expensive gifts, flowers, anniversary surprises, and posting their partners online.

But let me tell you about MUHAMMAD ﷺ, the Messenger of Allah, and a beautiful example of consideration for one's spouse.

In a narration recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2037, the Prophet ﷺ was invited to a meal. He asked whether ʿĀʾishah رضي الله عنها was invited too. When he was told that she was not, he declined. When the host invited her as well, he accepted.

SUBḤĀNALLĀH!

Look at the consideration. Look at the thoughtfulness. Look at the way his wife's inclusion mattered.

Dear brothers, love is not merely saying “I love you.” It is also consideration, kindness, loyalty, and treating your wife with honour.

A man can buy expensive gifts and still neglect his wife's feelings. He can post romantic pictures online and still fail to show consideration in private.

But the example of the Prophet ﷺ reminds us to pay attention to the little things: including your wife, considering her feelings, showing her kindness, and treating her as someone whose presence matters.

And dear sisters, the Prophet's ﷺ example also reminds us that a successful marriage is built on good character, mercy, and mutual consideration—not just public displays of affection.

Allah ﷻ says:

وَعَاشِرُوهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ

“And live with them in kindness.”

📖 Qur’an 4:19

REAL LOVE IS NOT JUST ABOUT WHAT YOU SAY IN PUBLIC. IT IS ALSO ABOUT HOW YOU TREAT YOUR SPOUSE WHEN NOBODY IS WATCHING.

May Allah bless our marriages with mercy, kindness, loyalty, and barakah, and grant us spouses who help us draw closer to Him.

Āmīn.

DEAR SISTERS, A QUESTION WE SHOULD ALL THINK ABOUT! 😔

Some sisters spend a lot of time applying:

• -False eyelashes and lash extensions.
• -Full-face makeup, foundation, and concealer.
• -Eyeliner, mascara, and eyeshadow.
• -Artificial nails and nail polish.
• -Lipstick, lip gloss, and other beauty products.

But, dear sister, have you ever stopped to ask yourself whether these products affect your wuḍū’ and ṣalāh?

You spend time making your face beautiful for people, but what about preparing yourself properly to stand before Allah?

How do you perform wuḍū’ with products on your face? Do they allow water to reach the parts that must be washed?

Remember, sister, there is a difference between a product that changes the colour of your skin and one that creates a barrier preventing water from reaching the skin.

For wuḍū’ to be valid, water must reach the required areas. If makeup, glue, or another product forms a barrier that prevents water from reaching an area that must be washed, it needs to be removed before wuḍū’.

False eyelashes and lash extensions also raise questions about their permissibility, depending on their type and circumstances. Do not assume that something is permissible simply because it is fashionable.

And remember: Looking beautiful is not the problem. Neglecting your obligations to Allah is the problem.

Your makeup may look perfect, your eyelashes may be long, and your appearance may attract compliments, but none of these things should become more important than your ṣalāh.

Allah says:

“Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.”

📖 Qur’an 4:103

Dear sister, before applying beauty products, learn whether they affect your wuḍū’, whether they are permissible, and whether they comply with Islamic teachings on modesty.

Do not allow beauty trends to distract you from the purpose for which Allah created you: to worship Him.

Let your beauty never become a reason for neglecting your ṣalāh. Protect your modesty, learn your religion, and remember that standing before Allah is more important than looking perfect before people.

May Allah guide our sisters and brothers, grant us beneficial knowledge, accept our prayers, and make us among those who worship Him sincerely.

Āmīn. 🤲🏽

DEAR SISTERS, PLEASE THINK ABOUT THE HEREAFTER.

A SAD REALITY THAT SHOULD MAKE EVERY ONE OF US REFLECT.

Sometimes, I sit quietly and ask myself: What has happened to our society? Have we become so concerned about our outward appearance that we are forgetting the purpose of our existence?

I remember attending Jumuʿah prayer. Before the prayer was about to begin, I saw a woman wearing heavy makeup, artificial eyelashes, and so many beauty enhancements that her face looked completely different.

My ustadh asked me a question that stayed in my mind:

“Do they fear Allah? Have they considered how they will perform wuḍūʾ and stand before Allah with all these products on their faces?”

Dear sisters, I am not asking this to insult anyone. I am asking because Ṣalāh is not something we should take lightly.

You can spend hours beautifying your face, perfecting your eyelashes, applying makeup, painting your nails, and making sure every detail of your appearance looks beautiful.

But have you spent the same amount of time learning how to perform wuḍūʾ correctly? Have you checked whether the products you use prevent water from reaching the parts of your body that must be washed? Have you thought about your five daily prayers?

What is the purpose of looking beautiful before people while neglecting your obligations to Allah?

Let me share another experience.

This year, I went to a friend's house so we could attend Eid together. His father had a wife and daughter. When the matter of praying with all those beauty products came up, they said they did not pray.

I was deeply disappointed. I eventually went to Eid alone.

Imagine dressing up for a religious gathering while neglecting the very act of worship that should be at the centre of a Muslim's life.

Sadly, some people may attend Jumuʿah or Eid gatherings without maintaining their daily prayers. But attending a gathering is not a substitute for establishing Ṣalāh.

And now, let me tell you something that made me reflect even more deeply on death.

I remember accompanying my ustadh somewhere when a woman had passed away. She had heavy makeup, artificial eyelashes, and nail polish on her fingernails.

Before her burial, my ustadh instructed those present to remove the artificial eyelashes and nail polish.

SubḥānAllāh. What a reminder!

The woman who once beautified herself was now lying lifeless. She could no longer get up, look in the mirror, change her appearance, or prepare herself for another day.

Other people had to prepare her body for burial.

Her time in this world had ended.

Dear sisters, imagine the day when your own life comes to an end. Imagine the moment when you can no longer answer your phone, speak to your family, correct your mistakes, or perform another Ṣalāh.

The clothes you carefully selected will remain behind. The makeup you purchased will remain behind. The money you saved will remain behind. The people whose opinions mattered so much to you will eventually return to their own lives.

And you will be returning to Allah.

Allah ﷻ says:

كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ

“Every soul will taste death.”

📖 Qur’an 3:185

Read that verse again.

It does not say that only the poor will die. It does not say that only the sick will die. It does not say that only old people will die.

Every soul. Including you. Including me.

Nobody knows whether they will live until tomorrow. Nobody can guarantee that they will have another opportunity to repent, correct their mistakes, or begin praying consistently.

DEAR SISTERS, WHAT IF TODAY IS YOUR LAST DAY?

Will your last concern be how beautiful your face looks, or will you be worried about whether you are ready to meet Allah?

What if the last time you looked in the mirror was the last time you ever would?

What if the last time you put on makeup was the last time you would ever have the opportunity to change anything about your appearance?

And what if the next time people gather around you is not for Jumuʿah, Eid, a wedding, or a celebration, but to prepare your body for burial?

This is not a story to entertain you. It is a reality waiting for every one of us.

I am not saying that every woman who wears makeup neglects Ṣalāh, nor that makeup automatically invalidates wuḍūʾ or prayer. The ruling depends on the product and circumstances. If a product forms a barrier that prevents water from reaching an area that must be washed, it must be removed before wuḍūʾ.

But please, do not allow beauty trends to become more important to you than your relationship with Allah.

Learn your religion. Protect your Ṣalāh. Repent sincerely. Prepare for the grave and the Day of Judgment.

And to my brothers, this reminder applies to us too. We must establish our prayers, lower our gaze, correct our own shortcomings, and advise others with wisdom rather than humiliation.

People may ignore your advice. They may laugh at you. They may say you are too strict. They may continue doing whatever they want.

Ultimately, each of us will stand before Allah and answer for our own deeds.

You may ignore this reminder today, but you cannot escape the reality of death.

May Allah ﷻ soften our hearts, guide those who are neglectful of Ṣalāh, forgive our sins, grant us sincere repentance, and allow us to leave this world while He is pleased with us.

May He protect us from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire, and grant us Jannatul-Firdaws.

Āmīn, Yā Rabb al-ʿĀlamīn.

PLEASE, BEFORE YOU BEAUTIFY YOUR FACE FOR THIS WORLD, REMEMBER TO PREPARE YOUR SOUL FOR THE HEREAFTER.

Assalammualaikum.. Brothers and sisters fillah, do you have any specific prayers and affirmations to make your heart be calm and more sincere about something you cant handle ?

I don't want to ask with AI like chatgpt or Gemini.
As a human being, I also ask a human who has felt sadness and disappointment many times..