Why inactive on LinkedIn?

Assalamualaikum. You may have seen the brief note in my LinkedIn About section stating that, as of June 2025, I am no longer active or updating my activities on that platform. Or perhaps you haven't seen it, and you simply wondered why my profile seems dormant.

It was not always like this. I used to be active on LinkedIn, taking care to maintain my profile, document project milestones, and stay connected with colleagues. However, around mid-2025, my previous account was compromised. Following the breach, the account was permanently restricted.

Despite making multiple recovery efforts including verifying my identity through official government documents and notarized paperwork, LinkedIn ultimately did not restore access. Requests for a data export of my accumulated profile information were also denied, with platform policies preventing any detailed disclosure regarding the restriction.

As believers, we know that every unexpected turn in life comes with divine wisdom (hikmah) and a reminder that ultimate reliance belongs only to Allah SWT.

Rather than reinvesting endless energy into rebuilding a presence on a centralized platform where years of work can disappear overnight without recourse, I decided to take a step back and move forward with my own platform. This experience served as a clear signal to shift my digital footprint toward something I can manage independently.

While I maintain a simple placeholder profile on LinkedIn solely so people searching for my name can verify my identity, rijwanul.com is now my primary home on the web. If you still like a LinkedIn style page, you can visit rijwanul.com/linkedin. Thank you for stopping by. If you would like to connect or learn more, feel free to explore the rest of the site. May Allah bless your time and effort.