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A MESSAGE TO THE STRANGERS

 

FAJR REMINDER: A MESSAGE TO THE STRANGERS

By: Umm ‘Affān
Jumādā al-‘Ūlā 8, 1448 AH | Monday, 19 October 2026

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Bismillāh-ir-Raḥmān-ir-Raḥīm

In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alḥamdulillāh!

In times when corruption spreads, misconceptions abound, and temptations surround us, those who sincerely strive to uphold the authentic teachings of Islām may feel like strangers among their own communities. Yet, this is not a new reality. The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) foretold it:

“Islām began as something strange, and it will return to being strange. Then, blessedness is for the strangers.”

📚 Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 145

WHO ARE THE STRANGERS?

They are those who remain righteous when wrongdoing becomes widespread, strive to correct corruption with knowledge and wisdom, and remain committed to the truth even when those who reject it outnumber those who accept it.

‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Amr (رضي الله عنهما) reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) described the strangers as:

“Righteous people among many evil people. Those who disobey them are more numerous than those who obey them.”

📚 Musnad Aḥmad 6650

Dear servants of Allāh, do not allow people's rejection to weaken your commitment to the truth. Do not abandon the Sunnah because it seems unfamiliar to others, nor compromise your religion merely to gain acceptance. What matters most is not how many people approve of you, but whether your beliefs and actions are pleasing to Allāh.

Allāh (ﷻ) says:

“Verily, those who say: ‘Our Lord is Allāh,’ and thereafter stand firm, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.”

📖 Sūrah Al-Aḥqāf 46:13

BE PATIENT UPON THE TRUTH

The journey of steadfastness is not always easy. There will be moments when practising your religion attracts criticism, when speaking the truth makes you unpopular, and when holding firmly to authentic teachings makes you feel isolated.

But remember the words of the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ):

“A time of patience will come to people in which adhering to one’s religion is like grasping a hot coal.”

📚 Jāmi‘ At-Tirmidhī 2260

Therefore, remain patient. Seek Allāh’s help, increase your knowledge, purify your intentions, and continue doing what is right. Do not let hardship make you despair of Allāh’s mercy.

HOLD FIRMLY TO THE SUNNAH

In times of confusion and disagreement, our guidance must remain the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah of the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ), understood through sound Islamic knowledge. We must pursue the truth with sincerity, humility, wisdom, and patience, avoiding arrogance and unnecessary disputes.

Being a stranger is not about considering ourselves superior to others. Rather, it is about remaining faithful to Allāh, correcting ourselves first, and striving to uphold the truth even when it is unpopular.

O YOU WHO STRIVE TO REMAIN UPON THE TRUTH!

Remain steadfast. Do not exchange the pleasure of Allāh for the approval of people. Continue learning, worshipping sincerely, enjoining good, discouraging evil with wisdom, and placing your trust in Allāh.

Even when the path seems lonely, remember that your Lord knows your struggles, hears your supplications, and sees every sincere effort you make for His sake.

May Allāh make us among the blessed strangers who sincerely uphold His Religion, remain steadfast upon the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, endure trials with patience, and meet Him while He is pleased with us.

Āmīn Yā Rabbal-‘Ālamīn.

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