Islam stresses personal responsibility and self‑improvement—“measure yourself against others” and “do what you want for yourself to others.” The note argues that this individualist ethic is often misunderstood because modern Muslim communities have been “neutered” by secular influences. It calls out the silence around jihad, insisting it remains a duty to resist oppression, especially in the digital age where non‑Muslim powers dominate tech platforms. The author warns that living in a Muslim‑majority country doesn’t guarantee safety from oppression or digital surveillance, and urges believers to actively defend justice rather than just focus on the more visible pillars.