السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
Many of us, Alhamdulillah, were born into Muslim families and raised by Muslim parents. Because of this blessing, we sometimes take our Imaan for granted and assume that merely being born Muslim guarantees that we will remain Muslim until our final breath.
However, the reality is that we should constantly turn to Allah Ta'ala, fearing His displeasure and begging Him to keep us steadfast upon Islam and Imaan. There is no guarantee that a person who is born Muslim will necessarily die as a Muslim. Steadfastness is a gift from Allah alone.
Allah Ta'ala warns us in the Qur'an that if we turn away from our faith, He will replace us with another people whom He loves and who, in turn, love Him. This should instill both humility and gratitude within us. None of us should ever feel secure regarding our faith or rely solely on our lineage, upbringing, or past deeds.
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It is from the immense mercy of Allah Ta'ala that, even in times of widespread confusion and misguidance, examples emerge that vividly illustrate this reality. We witness individuals born into Islam who drift away from the faith, while others who were raised outside of Islam are guided by Allah and embrace it wholeheartedly.
The examples of Faisal Khan and Ayush Malik serve as a powerful reminder of this principle. Guidance is not inherited; it is granted by Allah. Likewise, misguidance can befall anyone who becomes complacent and neglects their relationship with Allah.
May Allah Ta'ala protect our Imaan, keep us firm upon the truth until our last breath, and make us among those who are beloved to Him and who sincerely love Him. Ameen.
