Goodbye 2025: A Motivational Reflection

The Qur’an speaks about the Tree of Zaqqūm in several places, most clearly in Surah As-Sāffāt (37:62–68). Allah says: “Is that better as a hospitality or the Tree of Zaqqūm? Indeed, We have made it a trial for the wrongdoers. It is a tree that emerges from the bottom of Hellfire. Its fruit is like the heads of devils. And indeed, they will eat from it and fill their bellies with it.” (Qur’an 37:62–66) Zaqqūm is described as a horrific tree growing in Hell, whose fruits are terrifying in appearan

Believing that just bc you’re born into a Muslim culture, or because you pray 5x a day, you’re automatically going to Paradise — and that non-Muslims aren’t — is basically saying that God is unjust. Being Muslim isn’t a culture. Being Muslim simply means being a person of peace, of harmony, living by your conscience, universal values, and respecting all of creation. Allah gave a mission that’s clear and accessible to everyone, no matter who you are or where you come from. God is not unjust. So s