Your university years can be hectic; juggling coursework, family, society roles, and the occasional last minute essay panic.

You might hear people talk about “LinkedIn” and “personal branding.” But it all sounds distant. Like something people in corporate jobs worried about- not someone like you.

However the truth is that the first place people will search for you professionally is LinkedIn. If you don’t tell your story, someone else will, or worse, no one will.

But first, a crucial point:

🧭 “Am I Showing Off?” – Navigating Intentions

As Muslims, we're taught to do things sincerely- not for praise, likes, or recognition. So when it comes to platforms like LinkedIn and building a personal brand, it's natural to ask:

❓ Is posting about my achievements spiritually damaging self-promotion?

❓ Am I compromising sincerity by taking credit for work and achievements online?

❓ Am I at risk of evil eye by having my accolades publicly available?

These are valid questions. And the answer isn’t black and white. It’s about reframing your perspective.

💭 Here’s a Balanced Way to Think About It:

💡 Practical Reminders to Stay Grounded

• Renew your intention before posting: Remind that you are sharing this to help others, connect meaningfully, and open doors for a halal income for yourself, not to impress.
• Stay humble in your tone: Use language such as **“**I’m grateful for this opportunity” or “I learned a lot from this experience”
• Stay spiritually protected: Recite daily adhkar (remembrances), especially Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Naas, and Ayat Al-Kursi to protect yourself from evil eye and remember to say “MashaAllah TabarakAllah” when viewing other peoples achievements.
• Acknowledge your support systems and be generous with credit. Mention mentors, teams, or blessings that helped you succeed and most importantly Allah SWT.