Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Bismillahir-Rahmanir- Rahim
1. Introduction
Extraordinary, God-conscious friends, psychologically speaking, humans have a strong drive to be accepted by their environment—the need for belonging. When society’s standards shift—where wrong is deemed progressive and right is deemed outdated—a person who holds firmly to principles will face social pressure. Scientifically, a resilient soul is one with an “internal compass” that does not depend on the voice of the majority. True tranquility does not come from the world’s approval, but from consistency between inner conviction and outward behavior. Weep if the “eyes” of your heart begin to dull, until they can no longer tell the light of truth from the darkness of the world’s mirage.
2. Explanation
Qur’anic and Hadith Evidence
A. Qur’anic Verse (On the final victory):
فَالْيَوْمَ الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا مِنَ الْكُفَّارِ يَضْحَكُوْنَۙ
“So today those who believed are laughing at the disbelievers.” (QS. Al-Mutaffifin: 34)
B. The Saying of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ (On the strangeness of religion):
بَدَأَ الإِسْلاَمُ غَرِيبًا وَسَيَعُودُ كَمَا بَدَأَ غَرِيبًا فَطُوبَى لِلْغُرَبَاءِ
“Islam began as something strange, and it will return to being strange as it began, so blessed are the strangers.” (HR. Muslim)
3. Lessons and Message
Never trade your principles of faith just to be seen as “advanced” by human standards. If unrestricted mixing of genders is called progress, and guarding purity is called isolation, then let the world say what it will. Morality is not determined by the changing times, but by the decree of God which never expires. The greatest lesson in life is not about who laughs the most in this world, but about who attains eternal happiness in the Hereafter. Imagine a young man or woman who steadfastly maintains boundaries at a gathering because they want to guard their honor and their religion. Their friends laugh at them, calling them “old-fashioned,” “narrow-minded,” or “uncool.” He stands alone in the corner of the room, feeling alienated amid a crowd that views disobedience as progress. Yet in his heart, he whispers a prayer, “O Allah, let them laugh today, as long as You smile upon me tomorrow.” It is this kind of resolve that will make the angels welcome him with joyful laughter when he steps through the gates of Paradise later. Life in this world is like watching a long film. Those who are lured by momentary pleasure are like viewers who laugh at the beginning of the film because they see a deceptive comedy, but they will weep at the end of the story when they realize they have lost everything. The believers, on the other hand, are those who patiently endure drowsiness and fatigue to uphold the rules; they may seem quiet or “left behind” during the film, but they are the ones who will stand the tallest and laugh the happiest when the “screen” of life closes with victory. We can be funny sometimes. We are so afraid of being called “uncool” or “out of touch” by people who can’t even guarantee their next breath a minute from now. We are willing to violate God’s rules just to be seen as “modern.” Remember, if everyone jumps into the mud and calls it a “luxury bath,” will you jump in too just to avoid being called isolated? Of course not! Be wise; better to be called old-fashioned in this world but be a “VIP” in the Hereafter, than to be a “celebrity” in this world but be unemployed on the Day of Reckoning!
4. Conclusion
Dear brothers and sisters, do not waver because of worldly narratives that distort values. If your vision of faith contradicts what the majority sees today, do not grieve. Be patient, for the winner is the one who laughs last. Make sure that laughter is yours, under the shade of His mercy
والله أعلم بالصواب
الحمد لله رب العالمين
Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmaullahi Wabarakatuh.
ِAbu Sultan Al-Qadrie
