We often get caught up in worldly life as if it will go on forever. We chase after everything that is "better"—a better car, a better job, a bigger house, nicer clothes, more travels, and an endless list of "more" and "nicer" things. In this race, we forget that we will leave it all behind. Nothing we own is truly ours to begin with.
The most famous rhetorical question in history is found in the Qur'an (81:26): "Where are you going?" It’s such a simple question, yet its meaning is profound. It reminds us that all of this will not last. What will remain is not what we owned but how we will be remembered—our kindness, our character, our morals, our calmness, our children, and the intangible legacy we leave behind.
Life can sometimes feel like we’re just moving from one thing to the next, never pausing to think. But this verse asks us to slow down and reflect: Are we living in a way that truly matters? It reminds us that the most valuable things in life are not what we chase daily but the purpose and values we carry within us.
For me, this verse is a daily reminder to check where I’m going. I couldn’t think of a better way to start this blog because it’s something we all need to reflect on—whether we’re 17 or 70. Asking “Where are you going?” helps us stay on track and focus on what truly matters: our faith, our choices, and the life we want to build.
