The diary game. When a Routine Morning Turned into a Day of Farewell, Decisions, and Duties 14/02/2026

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Hello, dear friends! How is everyone doing? I hope you are all well and enjoying your time with your loved ones, no matter where you are. Today, I want to share another day of my life with you all. I hope you find some time to read my post and that you find it enjoyable enough to upvote.

IMG_7581.jpeg Going for paying last rites to the deceased

I had a number of tasks to complete throughout the day, so I needed to wake up very early. It wasn’t something unusual for me, as I have a habit of rising early. I straightaway went to offer the morning prayers with reverence, bowing down in gratitude before the Almighty. I prayed for peace, strength, and prosperity, and once again felt a strong connection with the Divine.

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After finishing my prayers, I performed ablution and then returned home to get involved in some household chores while helping my mother. I had just begun my daily routine when news came that someone had lost his life due to unknown reasons during the night. It was then time to set aside all other activities and leave to pay my last respects, as he was going to be buried around 11 AM.

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I responded quickly and went to attend his last rites. A large number of people had already gathered, standing in lines facing west. The body was placed in front of the first row, and prayers were offered, asking Allah to grant mercy to the departed soul, bless him with peace, and grant him the highest place in Jannah.

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After the funeral prayers, I returned home and had some tea and snacks before leaving for the nearby town. I had to get a haircut and also inquire about a distance education learning program. I parked my car in one of the available parking slots and then walked about half a kilometer to reach my favorite salon. Unfortunately, several customers were already waiting, and I had to wait for more than an hour. While sitting on the sofa, I felt very sleepy, but I had to stay alert so that no one would take my turn.

IMG_7591.jpeg At the saloon

When my turn finally came, I didn’t need to explain anything to the barber. He already knew the style I preferred and gave me the usual haircut without much discussion.

IMG_7594.jpeg The market overview

After that, I went to a net café run by one of my old friends to fill out a form. Meanwhile, I called another friend who was also planning to apply for the same distance education program. After confirming with him, I asked the café owner to register me but decided to think more about it and have a detailed discussion with my friend before finalizing everything.

IMG_7597.jpeg Walking across a makeshift bridge over a river

Later, I went shopping around the town to buy several items my mother had asked for. I also purchased some electronic items needed to fix a few lights at home that had stopped working. These fixtures required proper installation, so I bought the necessary materials.

IMG_7600.jpeg Watching TV

Upon reaching home in the evening, I watched TV until the T20 World Cup match ended. After the match, I had dinner and then helped my cousin with some school assignments. Only after finishing everything did I go to sleep, so that I could wake up early again the next morning.

Thank you for going through my post. Have a great time ahead.