A market should be a place of fair competition, where multiple parties offer the best products and services. However, when a single company or entity dominates the market, this balance is disrupted. Monopolies not only harm consumers with higher prices and limited choices, but they also hinder innovation and overall economic growth.

Ever caught yourself praying extra carefully because someone's watching? Or reading Quran with a better voice when people are around? Or posting about your worship online hoping people will notice? You might be slipping into riya, performing acts of worship not for Allah, but to be seen and praised by people.

Have you ever been tempted to lie just to avoid trouble? Or perhaps thought, ‘It’s just a small lie, that’s okay, right?’ Yet no matter how small, a lie can have consequences far greater than we imagine. It doesn’t only affect our relationships with others, but also ourselves and our Hereafter.

What did you feel when you woke up this morning? Did your mind immediately jump to the problems ahead, or did you take a moment to feel grateful for another day? Most of us forget that every breath, every heartbeat, is a gift we can't put a price on. Staying grateful when life gets busy and challenging isn't easy, but it's what makes the difference between a calm heart and a restless one.