We were created for one purpose: to worship Allah — to submit our hearts, our actions, and our decisions entirely to Him.
Worship is not limited to bowing and prostration; it is about obedience. When we obey anything without question — when we allow it to dictate our choices, shape our values, and take priority over Allah’s commands — it becomes our god.
Sometimes it’s culture. Sometimes it’s family. Sometimes it’s fear of people. Sometimes it’s money.
But on Judgment Day, Allah says:
“No close friend will ask about a close friend.” (Quran, Al-Ma’arij 70:10)
Even a man will wish to ransom himself with his own child:
“The criminal will wish he could ransom himself… even by sacrificing his own child.” (Quran, Al-Ma’arij 70:11)
Ask yourself:
Who do I obey when it’s hard?
Who do I fear more — people or Allah?
Because on that Day, only Allah will matter.