The Poor Hungry Guest

It was a busy morning, and the little shop buzzed with life. Steam rose from kettles, sunlight poured through the windows, and customers filled every corner. In the midst of the rush, a man entered quietly. His steps were soft, almost unnoticed, and he sat down to eat his daily bread.

He ate calmly, watching the crowd around him, and when he was finished, he slipped out without paying. A witness leaned toward the shopkeeper and whispered, “That man is cheating you! He waits for the crowd to hide his face, then steals a meal from your place.”

But the owner only smiled, his expression gentle. “Let him go,” he said. “He is not the first to eat and leave. Look outside before the day grows hot—you’ll see him sitting alone on the street. He prays for people to come through my door, for the shop to be full from ceiling to floor. He asks for crowds to hide his need, and in that prayer, he plants a seed.

When he comes, the till rings louder. My shop is blessed because of the crowd. I do not feed him out of pity—his presence brings abundance here.”

And so the shopkeeper taught a lesson: never boast of what you give, nor of the charity by which others live. For the one you think is poor and small might be the very reason you have it all.

Love or Lies: The Truth About Sin

We live in a time when the boundaries of morality are being redrawn—not by divine guidance, but by popular culture. What was once considered shameful is now celebrated. What was once adult-only is now mainstream entertainment. And what was once sacred—sexual intimacy within marriage—is now treated as optional, outdated, or irrelevant.

But truth does not change with trends. As Muslims, we believe in a God who is Just, Merciful, and Wise. And we believe that all sexual activity outside the bond of marriage is a sin—not just a mistake, not just a lifestyle choice, but a violation of divine law.

⚖️ Divine Accountability

Allah says in the Qur'an:

“And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way.” (Surah Al-Isra 17:32)

This is not a suggestion. It is a command. Sexual immorality—whether it’s fornication, adultery, or any other form—is not just harmful to the soul, but invites divine judgment. And if we persist in it without repentance, we are not just ignoring God’s mercy—we are challenging His authority.

🏳️‍🌈 When Pride Becomes a Trap

We’ve reached a point where entire months are dedicated to celebrating behaviours that our faith teaches us to avoid. We are told that this is love. That this is freedom. That this is progress. But love without truth is not love—it is deception. And deception, when it leads people away from their Creator, becomes a form of spiritual harm.

We must be clear: encouraging others to sin is not compassion—it is cruelty disguised as kindness. And when we remain silent out of fear of being unpopular, we risk becoming complicit in the very things that bring divine wrath.

🛡️ The Fight for Purity

Purity is not passive. It is a fight. A daily struggle. A conscious choice to honour the boundaries that Allah has set. If you are struggling with sexual sin, know that you are not alone. But also know that repentance is not optional—it is urgent. The door of mercy is open, but it will not remain open forever.

“Say, ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins.’” (Surah Az-Zumar 39:53)

🧭 Conclusion: Fear Allah, Not the Crowd

We must fear Allah more than we fear being cancelled. We must seek His pleasure more than we seek likes, followers, or approval. And we must remember that truth is not measured by popularity—it is measured by revelation.

If you are in sin, repent. If you are in purity, protect it. And if you are in doubt, return to the Qur’an and Sunnah. Because in the end, it is not the world that will judge us—it is Allah.

📖LGBTQ = Let's Get Back To Quran