Imagine this:

You're standing in the middle of a bustling marketplace, surrounded by noise.  

The smells of spices and freshly baked bread mix with the chatter of traders haggling over prices. But amidst all the chaos, you feel... lost.  

What am I really doing here?

The question echoes in your mind, louder than the noise around you.

You've been going through the motions—praying, fasting, giving charity—but deep down, there's this nagging feeling that something's missing.  

Then it hits you.  

You've been so focused on the actions that you've lost sight of the essence—Tawheed. The pure, unshakable belief in the Oneness of Allah.  

That was the turning point.

I knew I needed to recalibrate, to go back to the basics and realign my heart with the core of our faith.  

Things had to change. There's a reason I'm in this world. There's a reason I'm alive. There's a reason I'm a Muslim.  

I needed my actions, thoughts, and wishes to be just for Allah. And I had to do something urgently about it.  

Here's what I did:  

1. Stripped away distractions: I took a hard look at my daily life and identified anything that was pulling me away from Tawheed. Social media, unnecessary debates, even certain habits—I cut them out.  

2. Doubled down on Dhikr: Every morning, I started with the names of Allah, letting them sink deep into my heart. It wasn't just a routine anymore, it became a lifeline.  

3. Surrounded myself with reminders: I put up verses of the Quran around my workspace, and every time I glanced at them, it brought me back to the truth of Tawheed.  

4. Made Dua my go-to: Before every decision, big or small, I turned to Allah. This wasn't just asking for help; it was a reminder that nothing happens without His will.  

The result?

Clarity. Peace. A sense of purpose that cut through the noise. Everything else—the stress, the doubts, the fears—started to fall away because I knew who I was doing this for.  

And I adopted the motto: Lillah.  

Because everything I do is for Allah. I don't mind what people see in what I do. I don't mind how they see what I do. I do mind why I do it, the niyyah behind why I do what I do.  

Looking back, this experience wasn't just a spiritual awakening. It was a professional one too. With Tawheed at the center, my work gained deeper meaning, and my goals became clearer.  

The lesson?

Tawheed isn't just a belief. It's the lens through which we see the world, the anchor that keeps us grounded. When you center your life around the Oneness of Allah, everything else falls into place.  

How do you stay connected to Tawheed in your daily life?

Share your thoughts by replying to this email.  

Teslim Adeyemo  

The Muslim Changemaker  

P.S. By the way, if you want to create a world where people understand and live the Tawheed lifestyle, The AI-Empowered Muslim Mini Course can help you achieve that.