Self-Reflection and Accountability
📌 The core of purification (Tazkiyah) is solely about one's personal relationship with Allah, irrespective of others, including family or friends.
➡️ On the Day of Judgment, every individual will stand before Allah alone; the status of others will not affect one's own outcome.
➡️ Stop seeking validation or praise from people; if you become upset when unpraised for good work, you need to work on your internal state and ego.
➡️ The only validation that truly matters is from Allah (SWT), not human praise, which holds zero weight on the Day of Judgment.

Ego, Praise, and Humility
📌 Indirect self-praise, such as praising one's children or the institutions they attend, is a common trait that needs to change.
➡️ Allah warns in the Quran: "Do not praise yourselves or claim to be purified"; true piety is known only to Allah.
➡️ The sign of not loving praise is internally being indifferent to whether people praise you or not.
➡️ Focus must shift from impressing people (a common struggle, especially for women) to achieving Allah's pleasure.

Preparing for the Hereafter (Akhirah)
📌 Reflect deeply on moments like birthdays or New Year, viewing them as milestones counting down to death, urging reflection rather than mere celebration of one more year closer to the end.
➡️ Moments of transition (like birthdays or New Year) should prompt deep questions: "What have you achieved in your life for your journey toward Allah?"
➡️ The Day of Resurrection is the ultimate reality; anxiety over interviews with people is misplaced when compared to meeting Allah. People cannot benefit or harm without Allah's permission.
➡️ On the Day of Judgment, wealth and children—the very things we often strive for and disobey Allah over—will be of no benefit.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Shift Focus to the Eternal: Constantly evaluate your actions by asking, "What have I done up till now for my journey to Allah?"
➡️ Eliminate Ego-Driven Actions: Do not let the desire for external praise (from spouse, children, friends) dictate your efforts or cause emotional upset.
➡️ Aim for A+ with Allah: Just as we strive to look our best for worldly gatherings, apply that same dedication to pleasing Allah, aiming for the highest reward, not a "B minus."
➡️ Accept Inevitability of Death: Recognize that death is certain for everyone, making this temporary life a stewardship where Allah's commands must be the priority over worldly distractions.

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