Assalamu’alaikum and hello everyone,
Welcome back to my blog.
I would love to highlight a masjid project that I have had the honour of overseeing. The masjid now stands tall and open for the local community in Hargeisa, serving as a place of worship, reflection and unity.
We spend so much time trying to control the world outside of us, yet Allah reminds us that real strength begins within:
“Whoever Allah wills to guide, he expands their chest to Islam.”
– Surah Al-An’am (6:125)
I understand and even agree that everyone seeks an easier life; but at what cost? In my own reflections, I have come to believe that true luxury is an expansion of the heart and mind. Every decision we make has an impact not only on ourselves, but also on our wider community.
So let us pause for a moment and reflect on our steps in this world. Let us strive to do right by ourselves first, ensuring that our decisions do not suffocate those around us in this temporary world/dunya. Let us not allow our actions to divide us, especially when it comes to Somaliland and Somalia. Instead, let us reflect honestly: Is it fair to paint everyone with the same brush?
To do so is deeply unjust. No two people are the same and it is unfair to categorise one individual or community based on assumptions. During my time in Hargeisa, while visiting and overseeing Al-Xarramyan Masjid, I witnessed families with humble hearts living with dignity and grace!
Sometimes we forget that our thoughts and words carry subconscious weight. So take this as free advice accept it or leave it, but do not allow prejudice or hurtful opinions to settle in your heart toward Muslim communities, or toward any people!
Think well of others. Treat people the way you wish to be treated. Move forward in life without allowing stereotypes to shape how you see entire groups of people.
There is a well known Islamic saying:
Hasbunallahu wa ni‘mal wakeel
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Meaning:
“Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs.”
— Surah Al-‘Imran (3:173)
I leave you with my heartfelt wishes for 2026. I pray that God/Allah blesses us with clean hearts, makes our worldly problems feel lighter and allows even our tests to feel manageable. May we live with more peace, unity and compassion toward one another.
Remember:
Peace is not when the world calms down. Peace is when God calms you down.
Until next time, have a blessed day. I’ll see you soon with another blog.
Take care,
Juweyria / JayJayVibes
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