17/12/2025
A Powerful Reminder from the Imam of Masjid al-Haram
Prices are rising,
Modesty is disappearing,
Mosques are empty,
And Allah’s commands are being openly disobeyed.
Zina is made lawful,
Nikah is made difficult,
Muslim lands are occupied,
The poor sleep under open skies,
And most signs of the Hour have already appeared.
So hold firmly to repentance.
Hold firmly to repentance.
⚠️ Beware of the “Bag with Holes” ⚠️
The bag in which we collect our good deeds.
• You make perfect wudu but waste water — a bag with holes.
• You give charity, then humiliate the poor — a bag with holes.
• You pray at night and fast by day but cut family ties — a bag with holes.
• You fast yet abuse others with bad words — a bag with holes.
• You cover yourself but spread temptation — a bag with holes.
• You honor guests but backbite them later — a bag with holes.
Protect your good deeds.
You collect them with effort, yet destroy them so easily.
Be aware: The trade with Allah is priceless.
You avoid Hajj due to hardship,
Yet endure greater hardship for tourism.
You refuse a sacrificial animal because it’s expensive,
Yet buy the latest phone for status.
You waste hours in useless talk,
But don’t recite even ten verses of the Qur’an.
You feel shy sharing the Qur’an,
But not shy sharing songs and entertainment.
Allah is watching you.
May Allah grant us guidance, sincerity, and the ability to act upon what we know.
Ameen.
Muhammad Ismail | MPhil in Special Education (ICC)
Senior Quran Teacher | 12+ Years of Teaching Experience
Serving at Asaan Quran Academy & Cambridge International School
Dedicated to making Quran learning easy, meaningful, and accessible for all.