Most of the things that people will tell us about what is the 'right' way to live are, whether they intend to or not, offered as statements of misguidance. And this is a reminder from Allah Himself: وَإِن تُطِعْ أَكْثَرَ مَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ يُضِلُّوكَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ إِن يَتَّبِعُونَ إِلَّا ٱلظَّنَّ وَإِنْ هُمْ إِلَّا يَخْرُصُونَ 'And if you obey most of those on the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah. They follow not but assumption, and they are not but guessing.' (6:116) In today's world, however, these misleading statements can get inserted into our minds in much more powerful and yet very slow and subtle ways through the media and devices that we use. The

Whenever Allah mentions large numbers, it's almost always a NEGATIVE thing not a positive one. However when He mentions smaller numbers, it's often praiseworthy. The same goes for hadith. '...No, you will be numerous, but you will be weak like the foam of the sea, and Allah will remove the fear of you from the hearts of your enemies...'

﷽ I often find myself reflecting on how deeply our parents, siblings, spouses, and children influence our thinking and perception. The closer we are to someone, the more their beliefs and behaviors shape our own personality. This influence is particularly significant when it comes to matters of faith. Depending on our circle of influence, we can either be drawn closer to religion or drift away from it. Rising against this tide requires tremendous effort and energy, as it involves challenging deeply ingrained patterns and expectations. Take interfaith marriages, for example. They often present a scenario where the two parties seek a middle ground. They compromise by respecting each othe