Singer Sharifah Zarina focuses on faith, finds more acting offers despite stepping back

Singer Sharifah Zarina, 44, is embracing a more spiritual life, dedicating her time to religious classes and personal devotion. She feels her time in the entertainment industry has concluded, preferring to focus on her connection with Allah and leaving worldly pursuits behind.

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I don't need to show my worship on social media.

"I don't need to show my worship on social media," Sharifah stated, indicating a shift away from public displays of faith. She finds peace in this new phase, no longer chasing worldly success or seeking validation from others. "There is nothing left in this world for me to chase. I am not looking for anything, let alone trying to prove to people that I am capable, no."

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There is nothing left in this world for me to chase. I am not looking for anything, let alone trying to prove to people that I am capable, no.

Ironically, as Sharifah distances herself from the arts, acting offers have become more frequent. "That's what I find strange, the more I distance myself from the entertainment world, the more offers come," she shared. Despite this unexpected turn, she remains grateful for the opportunities.

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That's what I find strange, the more I distance myself from the entertainment world, the more offers come.

Her spiritual journey has also been marked by a renewed ability to perform Umrah and Hajj. After a decade-long hiatus from visiting the holy land, she felt a strong calling and has since been able to make the pilgrimage multiple times. "Alhamdulillah, last year I was blessed to perform Hajj. Without my knowledge or planning, Allah saw all my efforts. Perhaps I was ready," she reflected, valuing the peace and spiritual fulfillment these journeys provide.

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Alhamdulillah, last year I was blessed to perform Hajj. Without my knowledge or planning, Allah saw all my efforts. Perhaps I was ready.