By Gamson Jr Mawallil Quijano

When someone posted on Facebook “Innā Lillāhi wa Innā Ilayhi Rājiun”, certainly he knows the main reason why he posted so. But, his Facebook friends DON’T.

A community on Facebook is mixed with people “with and without” intensive Islamic educational backgrounds.

Customarily, some were used that when “Innā Lillāhi wa Innā Ilayhi Rājiun” is pronounced, someone from the closest family, relatives or friends has passed away.

Thus, when they read this phrase posted by their Facebook friend who happens to be the member of their kin, the initial reaction is they will be shocked, worried and would ask WHO DIED?

Although in Islam, this is not exclusively intended to be supplicated upon someone’s death. But as well as if there are calamities and other untoward incident to befall. That’s why we shouldn’t also let ourselves to be forever ignorant of our Deen.

Moreover, IT’S ok if being uttered privately, whatever the reason why someone says so, IT’S ok.

Notwithstanding, when it’s posted on Facebook, lots of people can read it and as what I’ve said mostly would think that somebody has died.

Again, please note well that we say “Innā Lillāhi wa Innā Ilayhi Rājiun” when calamity or any bad incident strikes us… loss of life, property or wealth.

Better if the reason for posting so is in response to someone’s death, JUST MENTION NAME or the other reason so as the people on Facebook who aren’t aware with your reason will not become shocked and worried. Otherwise, don’t just post it. Allāh knows best. 

Healthy and lively yesterday, today
Flabbergastingly, tomorrow, we’re gone!
Oh, Death! You are truly inevitable.
You are utterly frightening.
Regardless of age and condition of health,
You instantly snatch one’s life
Without prior notice. Mostly aghast.
Nonstop obituary posts on social media keep coming
I have to be ready. I shudder inwardly,
The next in line might be me.