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A person turns 30 and is called "old."

Another dies at 30 and is called "young."

This is the dunya — full of noise, contradiction, and fleeting opinions.But you? You weren’t created to chase timelines or please people. You were created for something greater — the akhirah. Run your race, not theirs. Because no matter what you do, people will measure you through the lens of their own fears and limits.

But Allah sees your heart, your tears, your efforts — and He judges with mercy and wisdom. Their definition of "too late" means nothing to the One who created time.

You are not behind. You are not ahead.

You are exactly where Allah has willed you to be.So keep walking — with sabr in your steps and tawakkul in your chest. This life is not a competition. It’s a test. And your journey is sacred, even if no one else understands it. It’s between you and Allah. And that’s more than enough.

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Before you get married, make sure you know this:

‎1. Sakinah (سَكِينَة) – Tranquility / Peace

‎Emotional and spiritual calm that spouses bring to each other. A sense of safety, comfort, and serenity in each other’s presence.

Marriage should be a refuge from life’s stresses, not a source of them.

‎2. Mawaddah (مَوَدَّة) – Love / Deep Affection

‎A deep, active, and compassionate love, not just romantic feelings. Includes care, kindness, and giving to one another.

‎It’s the bond that strengthens over time.

‎3. Rahmah (رَحْمَة) – Mercy / Compassion

‎Forgiveness, patience, and empathy in dealing with each other’s flaws. Especially needed when love might fluctuate or be tested.

A reminder to treat your spouse with gentleness, love and understanding, even in tough times.

‏وَمِنْ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦٓ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَٰجًۭا (لِّتَسْكُنُوٓا۟) إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةًۭ ( وَرَحْمَةً ۚ) إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَـٰتٍۢ لِّقَوْمٍۢ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ ٢١

And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.

◽Surah Rum verse 21