Aisha Khan

  What Will Allah Ask You First? Let’s begin with a question that cuts straight to the heart: when you stand before Allah on the Day of Judgment, do you think He will ask you, “Did you celebrate Kunda? Did you observe Gyarvi? Did you honor Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi?” Absolutely not. The first questions will be about your Salah, your fasting, and whether you fulfilled the Fard duties He prescribed. So, why do we get caught up in these extra rituals and festivals that were never part of Islam? Are they bringing us closer to Allah, or are they pulling us further away from the pure faith that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) left for us? Imagine this: you have a glass of pure, clean water straight from a pristine spring. Would you go outside to search for dirty, muddy water to mix with it? Of course not! It would ruin the purity of the water, making it undrinkable. Islam is that pure water—complete, unaltered, and perfect. Allah says in the Quran: "This day I have perfected for you your religion and co...

  The other day, I was walking home with my sister after college, and it was a Friday. The Jummah Salah had just ended, and a huge crowd was pouring out of the masjid, filling the courtyard and spilling onto the streets. It’s always heartwarming to see the crowd for Jummah, but I couldn’t help but wonder—where is this energy for Fajr or Isha? Why do we save our best spiritual selves for Fridays or Ramadan? Have we become Muslims of convenience, only showing up when it feels culturally or socially necessary? This isn’t just me being critical—it’s something I’ve observed over and over, especially in our Indian households. Take Ramadan, for instance. The masjids are packed, Qurans are open, everyone’s chasing rewards. But come Eid, it’s like we slam the brakes. Eid morning starts with chaos—last-minute outfit fixes, rushing to Salah half-asleep, and then diving headfirst into food and Instagram-worthy pictures. The spirit of reflection and gratitude? Completely forgotten. An...