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Dear brothers and sisters,

Why do you persist in practices that have no foundation in the Qur'an or Sunnah, despite the clear proofs presented to you? Do you not fear that these actions, such as congregational salawat, du'a after every fard salah, celebrating the Prophet’s birthday or your own, participating in the New Year or non-Muslim festivals, intermixing between non-mahram men and women, or observing rituals like 40-day prayers for the deceased, may lead you away from the straight path? Allah has warned us that misguidance not only destroys the individual but also pulls others into error.

Allah says:

"And whoever contradicts the Messenger after guidance has become clear to him and follows a path other than that of the believers—We will turn him to what he has chosen and burn him in Hell. And what an evil destination!" (Surah An-Nisa, 4:115).

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

"Every innovation is a misguidance, and every misguidance leads to the Hellfire" (Sahih Muslim, 867).

How can you continue down this path, knowing these warnings? You have before you the clear guidance of the Qur'an and Sunnah, which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) left as our source of truth. He said:

"I have left you with two things. As long as you hold fast to them, you will never go astray: the Book of Allah and my Sunnah" (Malik’s Muwatta, Book 46, Hadith 3).

Ask yourself: Are these practices truly for Allah, or are they based on desires and traditions that contradict His commands? Allah has legislated only two celebrations: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Everything beyond this, without evidence from the Qur'an or Sunnah, is rejected. How then can you risk your Hereafter by engaging in what Allah and His Messenger never approved of?

Reflect deeply on this, for the Day of Judgment is near, and we will all stand before Allah to answer for our actions. Do not let ignorance or pride veil your heart from the truth. Allah says:

"Indeed, it is not the eyes that are blind, but it is the hearts in the chests that grow blind" (Surah Al-Hajj, 22:46).

We beg Allah to open your hearts to the truth, to guide you back to the straight path, and to protect us all from innovations and shirk. May He strengthen our faith, keep it firm like mountains, and save us from deviation. Turn back to Allah while there is still time, for He is the All-Forgiving and Most Merciful.

Allahu Musta'an. Allahumma Ameen.