Eid al-Fitr: About Forgiving, Forgetting, and Guarding the Heart

On a night filled with the echo of takbir, the sky cries out in a soft whisper. But not all hearts share in the joy, for there is a wound that silently envelops life.

Once giving selflessly, becoming a light in the silent night. Open arms, accompanying steps, but disappearing when the light illuminates the earth.

Never expecting worldly rewards, only a modest amount of appreciation. But when an invitation to speak is met with silence, sincerity dissolves into a heartbreaking silence.

Oh soul who feels left out, It's not wrong if you remain good, it's not wrong if you are loyal. But the world sometimes judges with cracked glass.

God willing, God willing, God willing, God willing
“Indeed, Allah does not waste the deeds of those who do good.”
(QS. At-Taubah: 120)

Kindness isn't for the worldly stage, but rather a comfort to the hearts of the faithful. Not all rewards come here, for God stores them in an eternal place.

I once had the hope of speaking heart to heart, without the mask of the world. But not all intentions are welcomed, and sincerity sometimes falls silent in the void.

وَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيْرًا يَرَهُ
"Whoever does good deeds as heavy as zarrah, surely he will see the reward."
(QS. Az-Zalzalah: 7)

So don't cry on the path of goodness. Nothing is wasted. Allah records every step and vibration of feelings, and later replaces them with light.

God bless you
"A good end is for those who are pious."
(QS. Al-A'raf: 128)

Eid al-Fitr isn't just about new clothes, but about a heart that has learned to forgive. It's not just about a fake smile, but about accepting wounds as a sign of strength.

The ones who truly win aren't the ones who celebrate. But the ones who continue to pray even when hurt. The ones who remain calm even when forgotten, the ones who remain patient even when unappreciated.

We learn from wounds that speak, that even kindness needs boundaries and direction. That being gentle doesn't mean being weak, and that guarding one's heart is also an act of worship.

وَلَنَجْزِيَنَّ الَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا أَجْرَهُمْ بِأَحْسَنِ مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ
"We will definitely reward those who are patient with better than what they do."
(QS. An-Nahl: 96)

Maintaining good relations remains paramount, but taking care of yourself is no less noble. Because loving yourself wisely is a form of piety with hidden value.

“It is not permissible for a Muslim to stay away from his brother for more than three days…”
(Narrated by Abu Dawud)

وَلَا تَرْكَنُوا إِلَى الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا فَتَمَسَّكُمْ النَّارُ
"And do not be inclined towards unjust people, who will cause you to be touched by the fire of hell."
(QS. Hud: 113)

If your heart is now lonely and alone, rest assured that Allah will never ignore you. He hears the whispers of conscience, and will later replace silence with peace.

Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum, O sincere souls. May this Eid give birth to a new soul: not just a gentle forgiver, but a guardian of the heart, who now knows the straight direction.

Happy Eid al-Fitr
May you be among those who have happy returns
Forgive me body and soul