Imam al-Ghazālī  رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه left everything; his name, fame, widespread acclaim, and high-ranking state position. He took on Sufi attire and set out to Syria, dedicating himself to spiritual struggle and acts of worship.^[1]

Dear Islamic brothers! Reflect on the courage of Imam al-Ghazālī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه. When top scholars came to him as students and he was universally respected by leading names of the time, he left everything behind in an instant. This was no small decision, as it required immense strength and trust in Allah Almighty.

We, on the other hand, are often held back by fears and excuses. When invited to weekly Sunna-inspired gatherings, to Madani Qafilas, or to join Madrasat al-Madinah for adult students, our minds are flooded with doubts: “Who will run the shop? Who will manage the business? Who will do this? Who will do that? What will happen?” With these excuses, we deprive ourselves of good deeds and being close to Allah Almighty. We stop ourselves from walking the path to Paradise.

Remember! Whoever shackles himself with fear can never succeed in life. Our worldly tasks will never end, to the extent we ourselves will leave this world, but they will remain unfinished. The Angel of Death will arrive and we will be taken to our graves, yet the tasks we used as excuses to neglect our Islamic duties will continue as before.

We should not think this world revolves around us. Countless lay in their graves right now. At one point, they must also have thought, “If I am gone, my household will collapse, my business will fail, and my children will starve.” In the end, death came, their breathing ceased, their souls departed, but the world continued the same.

O seekers of Paradise! Take courage and break the chains of fear! Our Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said:

مَنْ فُتِحَ لَہٗ بَابٌ مِنْ خَیْرٍ فَلْیَنْتَھِزْہُ فَاِنَّہٗ لَایَدْرِیْ مَتٰی یُغْلَقُ عَلَیْہ