A Guide on How to Manage Certain Sacrifices in Your Life

Azam Hassan

The main thing I hope you take from this read is that sacrifice is not a loss. It is a small forfeit for superior gain. Sacrifice in a general concept is to leave out an aspect to benefit a better end result. We, as Muslims, go around in our social settings doing just that; missing out on aspects of a social setting which doesn’t coincide with our deen [religion] to acquire rewards and escape sinning.  

In every aspect of our lives, sacrifices are made for the better outcome of our belief system. This is most definitely difficult to do with today’s peer pressure and social norms. Things like after-work drinks, holiday parties and gambling spaces can be seen as standard practice in workplaces and within groups. Missing out on them would seem detrimental to your career or friendship circle. So, here are some steps I believe that help overcome this daunting task. 

It all starts from within.  

Being honest with yourself and accepting that there is a better path for you than to engage in sin or feeling left out for not engaging in such practices. Next is to be clear and concise as possible in communicating to friends and co-workers that you will not be taking place in these activities. In saying this, it’s also great to set boundaries and communicate when these boundaries are crossed whether that is right away or after time has passed. 

Lastly, always keep it respectful as nothing good or productive comes out of disrespect, anger or sarcasm. 

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Azam Hassan, Contributor

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia Azam Hassan holds a bachelor’s in accounting and finance. He is interested in developing his writing skills by creatively challenging himself through Hilal Newsletter.