24/02/2026
You're in the examination hall, months of preparation all boils down to these few moments. You look up at the clock and realise you’re doing fine for the time, you look down at the paper and are quite happy with what you've done so far. But now, you’re stuck on one question, times ticking and you’re getting nervous, you just can't recall the answer. You look over at Pintu; the cleverest kid in school who happens to be sitting right next to you and in a moment of sheer weakness, you ask him for the answer. Before Pintu can say anything, you feel Mr. Smith breathing down your neck; at that very moment it dawns on you that it’s all over, you're finished. You know you will never get another chance. You’re escorted out of the exam room and expelled from the school. The greatest examination is the examination of life. Allah created us to test which of us is the best in deeds, however, unlike worldly exams Allah's doors of forgiveness are always open. No matter how many mistakes you have made, no matter how many times you've slipped up, our merciful Lord is always ready to give us another chance. All we have to do is sincerely turn back to Him and seek His forgiveness. Never lose hope in the mercy of Allah; He indeed forgives all sins. If you've done wrong and made mistakes, turn back now. Remember, you don't have forever in this examination room. The clock is ticking! Say, 'O Prophet, that Allah says,’ “O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Quran 39:53”