Be careful of the slow erosion of your values [59:19]

Episode Summary:
Yesterday, we explored how what we consume affects our soul. Today, we take that conversation deeper by reflecting on Surah Al-Hashr (59:19):

“And be not like those who forgot Allah, so He made them forget their own souls. Those are the transgressors.”

This verse warns us about the gradual loss of spiritual awareness—a slow, almost imperceptible process that occurs when we disconnect from Allah. Just as water erodes stone over time, our values, beliefs, and priorities can shift without us realizing it—until we look back and wonder how we got here.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 The Boiled Frog Effect – Small changes, left unchecked, can lead to a total transformation without us noticing.
🔹 Desensitization to Harmful Content – What once shocked us becomes normal through repeated exposure.
🔹 Doomscrolling & Negativity Bias – Consuming too much bad news rewires our brains for stress and hopelessness.
🔹 Influence of Social Circles & Digital Communities – Who we follow and engage with shapes our thoughts and beliefs.
🔹 Gradual Shift in Priorities – If faith is not nurtured, worldly distractions slowly replace spiritual commitments.

How to Stay Spiritually Aware:

✅ Audit Your Mental & Spiritual Diet – Be intentional with what you consume online and offline.
✅ Engage in Regular Reflection – Pause and ask: Am I becoming who I want to be?
✅ Surround Yourself with Good Influence – The Prophet (SAW) said: "A person follows the faith of his close friend."
✅ Slow Down & Listen to Your Conscience – The faster life moves, the easier it is to lose awareness.

Final Reflection:

Just as values can erode over time, they can also be reclaimed through conscious effort. The Quran reminds us: Don’t forget Allah, so you don’t forget yourself.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to protect your values and remain spiritually grounded!