Comments like this make it all worth it.

Seth Godins blog is part of my Google Reader,  a few days ago he posted a short post on “Remembering”

Is it worth doing?

What was my impact?

Will it matter in the long haul?

What sort of connections did I create?

Wherever you live, whatever you do, you have an obligation.

I explained this to the owner & founder of IFISA - I have been commisioned to create an online Islamic Finance magazine for the Muslim African population.

What prompted me to write this post, a reader all the way in Athens, USA posted a comment and subsequent email.  This was from reading the daily Ramadan Quran Translations I have been posting on MyUmmah.co.za

Please continue every day so that we don’t miss anything. We use your postings to educate our community in Athens, USA. May Allah (SWT) reward you for your great effort.

Jazakallahu Khairan Br. Naeem. alhumdulillha, your website is very beneficial and I have learned a lot from it and I am sharing the information with our community members. I routinely check your website everyday and Insha Allah

I said it once and I’ll say it a thousand more times.  One does not have to be an Aalim, Scholar or Mufti to practice and preach Islam.  Simple being a practicing muslim and do the best to your ability.  I’m fortunate to have a strong web & graphic media background hence I apply this skill with services to Radio Islam, MyUmmah, etc etc.

At the end of the day, choose a career that pays your bills but also a career that improves the lives of those around you.

Back at Seth’s comment:

Is it worth doing?
- If my creator is pleased with it, then absolutely worth doing.

What was my impact?
- the comment above means it did have an impact and I’m sure the 400+ daily reads would have gained something.

Will it matter in the long haul?
- Yes, primarily the MyUmmah site was done to improve my own understanding and practice of Islam.

What sort of connections did I create?
- Tons,  from Imam of a Masjid, Anwar Awlaki, many many more.

Wherever you live, whatever you do, you have an obligation.