Unmodern Aspects of Islam (5): The Disposable Culture
How often do we throw things away without a second thought?
A cracked cup, a torn shirt, last year’s phone, leftovers that could feed another.
We live in a throwaway culture—where almost everything, even people, feels replaceable.
But this mindset comes with a cost.
Mountains of waste choke our earth.
Families spend endlessly on what they don’t need.
And worst of all, hearts forget the value of blessings.
Islam teaches something very different.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Do not belittle any good deed, even if it is meeting your brother with a cheerful face.” (Sahih Muslim, 2626)
If even a smile has value, how can we treat the gifts of Allah as disposable?
He mended his own sandals. He patched his own clothes. He ate every bite with gratitude. Nothing was beneath repair, because everything was a blessing.
The early Muslims lived by this ethic.
They repaired, reused, and shared. Their homes were simple, but their hearts were rich. Gratitude made them generous, and simplicity gave them strength.
What about us today?
Next time something breaks, don’t toss it—fix it.
When you have more than you need, share it.
And when food is placed before you, finish it with thanks.
The world calls this “unmodern.”
But valuing blessings is what makes us truly rich.
In a modern world, the Sunnah is our way back to what truly matters.
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