Hajj and Umrah

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..

WE HAVE LOST SIGHT OF WHAT TRULY MATTERS.

Dear Muslims,

We have reached a point where some of us become excited about things that may contradict Islamic teachings, while barely giving a second thought to whether Allah ﷻ is pleased with them.

• We dream about certain wedding traditions without asking whether they align with our religion.

• We look forward to dancing to music with our future spouses as though it is one of the greatest achievements of marriage.

• We allow society, social media, and romantic films to shape our expectations of marriage more than the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Dear brother, dear sister, marriage is not about how beautifully you dance together. It is about helping one another draw closer to Allah ﷻ.

Why has dancing to music become a relationship goal for so many people?

Why do we become excited about worldly traditions without first asking whether they please our Creator?

Your spouse should be someone who helps you grow in faith, encourages you to pray, reminds you of Allah, and stands beside you in the pursuit of Jannatul-Firdaws.

DO NOT MAKE DISOBEDIENCE A DREAM. DO NOT LET SOCIAL MEDIA DEFINE YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF MARRIAGE.

Choose goals that bring you closer to Allah. Build a marriage upon mercy, modesty, righteousness, and obedience to Him.

Remember: not everything society celebrates is pleasing to Allah, and popularity does not determine what is halal or haram.

May Allah ﷻ guide our hearts, correct our priorities, protect our marriages from what displeases Him, and make us among those who seek His pleasure above all else.

Āmīn. 🤲

We often forget how close we’re to our graves.

we can die at anytime, and it’s just couple of hours to bury us.

just because you’ve seen the day doesn’t mean you must see the night, and vice versa.

So, always keep your TAQWA in check and lots of Istigfar.

May Allah ﷻ guide us🤲

Reminder

Sining in Public or bragging about a sin

• Is a major sin

• if someone died while doing so, will not be amongst those who Allah ﷻ will pardon on the day of Qiyamah

Sadly, this is common today in real life and on social media.

May Allah ﷻ protect & guide this Ummah,

Āmin

📖 A BEAUTIFUL REMINDER FROM THE HOLY QUR’AN 🤍

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

🌿 ALLAH IS SUFFICIENT FOR US 🌿

Allah ﷻ says in the Holy Qur’an:

وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ

“And whoever puts their trust in Allah, then He is sufficient for them.”

📖 Surah At-Talaq (65:3)

Dear brothers and sisters in Islam, ❤️🤲

Never lose hope in the mercy of Allah. Sometimes life becomes difficult, our hearts become heavy, and our duas seem unanswered. But remember that Allah knows what we cannot see, hears what we cannot say, and understands the pain we hide from the world.

Keep praying, keep making dua, keep helping others, and never allow hardship to distance you from your Lord.

Remember that every act of kindness, every meal you share with someone hungry, every tear shed in sujood, and every sincere dua is known to Allah. Nothing done for His sake is ever wasted.

🤲 OUR DU'A

اللَّهُمَّ ثَبِّتْ قُلُوبَنَا عَلَى دِينِكَ، وَارْزُقْنَا حُسْنَ التَّوَكُّلِ عَلَيْكَ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِوَالِدِينَا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ.

O Allah, keep our hearts firm upon Your religion, grant us the ability to place our trust in You, and forgive us, our parents, and all believing men and women.

Ameen ya Rabbal Alameen. 🤲❤️

🌸 MAY ALLAH:
🤍 Grant us halal rizq and barakah.
🤍 Accept our salah, fasting, and duas.
🤍 Heal the sick and comfort the grieving.
🤍 Feed the hungry and provide for the needy.
🤍 Forgive our sins and strengthen our iman.
🤍 Protect our families and guide our children.
🤍 Grant us Jannatul Firdaus without reckoning.

May Allah make us among those who remember Him in times of ease and hardship, and among those who bring light and kindness into the lives of others.

AMEEN YA RABBIL ALAMEEN❤🤲🥹