When students graduate from university

 This verse reminds us that showing true gratitude means acting in a way that pleases Allah. When we use un-Islamic ways to celebrate, we risk losing the blessings we were given. Gratitude is not just about saying “Alhamdulillah,” but also about acting in ways that reflect our faith.

A worrying trend is how these behaviors are affecting our children. Imagine a child who, after doing well in school, celebrates by dancing or jumping around instead of thanking Allah for the success. Subhanallah! If we don’t teach our children the proper way to give thanks, we are setting them on the wrong path.

Adults often set the wrong example too. When students graduate from university, they sometimes celebrate with music, dancing, and things that are not allowed in Islam. These behaviors not only weaken their own faith, but they also set a bad example for younger people. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“Whoever imitates a people is one of them.