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Monday 23 December 2013

Thoughts of the heart

Life is not always going to be one straight road.

We're all going to experience the twists and the turns. The bends will be sharp and the bumps will be high. Sometimes we'll come to a dead end and other times we may feel like the road is never ending. In light of all this, let me tell you one thing; no matter what happens that road will come to an end; the light will soon shine at the end of the tunnel. We know this because we believe that this life is but short and temporary and the hereafter is eternal, so nothing in this life will remain forever. Whatever hardship, stress or sorrow you are experiencing right now will one day be replaced with happiness. For Allah says: "Indeed after every hardship is ease". Believe firmly in this. Know that your tears are seen by As-Baseer and your cries within the dark nights are heard by As-Sami. The one and only, the owner of majesty and bounty.

Just recently I have been reflecting upon the power of Du'aa and this emotion of sadness. We as humans will naturally feel sad when something happens to us that we dislike. We may feel sad about our past sins or become filled with anxiety and worry of the future and what it may hold. Wallahi, Du'aa erases such feelings of grief and sorrow. It illuminates hearts if done sincerely. Let me ask you, how do you feel when you share your problems with your friend or someone close to you? How does it feel when they actually appreciate and understand what your saying? It feels as though your burden has been lightened, that your problems are being shared and your able to open up and express your emotions. However, nothing, absolutely nothing is as fulfilling as sharing your problems to your Creator, your Lord. The one who is the Most Great and the Majestic. For He hears all, even the prayer of your silent heart. He knows your deepest and darkest thoughts, emotions and feelings. He will not turn away from you, not will He leave you as long as your calling upon Him. Talk to Allah about your problems. Tell Him. Tell Him how much you want His forgiveness and His pleasure. Ask Him to remove the fear and anxiety from your heart and instead fill it with Imaan, peace and tranquilly. Allah already knows how your feeling, He knows how many tears you've shed and will shed, nevertheless He loves when a servant turns to Him for his needs, for consoling and for peace. Ask your Lord! Du'aa is a Muslims superpower. It's the weapon of a believer. Through this does a believe draw closer to His Lord. He humbles himself whilst His heart filled with awe. His eyes shed tears as He asks His Lord and turns to Him seeking His pleasure and happiness.

Never feel your alone in your hardships. Or ever feel that something you want is impossible for you to get or achieve. For Allah says "Be! And it is. don't lose hope in his generosity. know that He is always there for you. know that this life is put a passing enjoyment. know that as soon as you step foot into Janmah - all bad memories, all sadness and grief will die. Happiness will fill your life forever..take the pain now, for it'll all be worth it in the end.

Don’t Be Sad ~







When there is a violent storm and the seas are turbulent, the occupants of the boat call out, ‘O Allah!’

When disaster or calamity occurs, the afflicted call out ‘O Allah!’

How humbled is a slave who calls out to his Lord with humility,

Humbling himself to the Creator of the universe,

‘Surely...’ he says, ‘with every hardship comes ease.’

When the calamity befalls, how patient he is,

Knowing that every night brings a new morning.

The past has gone by, like the speed of light,

The blink of an eye.

How the believer knows that he cannot return the sun to its rising,

Nor return tears to the eye.

So he forgets the past and the future,

Working on his present life.

Occupied in the delight of worshipping

Kneeling down, praying.

Organizing his hours in the day, to make years out of minutes,

Months out of seconds.

Not worrying what the future holds,

Do you think it’s wise to pick fruits before they become ripe?

Or cross the bridge of the future, before you even get there?

Leave tomorrow until it comes.

Today he lives in,

Giving charity to seek Allahs pleasure,

Like a perfume that benefits the user, seller and buyer.

Help others and you will achieve the happiness you desire,

To be happy in pleasing your Lord.

Reward after reward.

Paving your way to the highest stations of Jannah,
Wherein you will dwell with all the delights and bounties,

You sought in this world for the next,

And with the Mercy and company of Ar-Rahmaan,

You will dwell forever in peace and tranquility.

Sunday 22 December 2013

~ Reminders and Quotes ~





To all those who are not yet married, treasure these moments you have. Make the most of your single life and leave marriage in the Hands of Allah. It'll come when the time is right, and only He knows when that is, but right now, don't waste your time... and most importantly your life!

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"Saadiq Sadeeqan Saadeqan Fe Sidqihi, Fasidqu Alsadaaqah Fe Sadeeqin Saadiq".
"Befriend someone honest in his truthfulness, sincere friendship is (found) in an honest friend."

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You don't have to be best buds. You just have to learn to live with others who have differences and continue fulfilling each others rights.


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Shaykh Ahmed Al Najmi said: "The mother is the first school. If she is righteous, the progeny becomes righteous." [Fath-ur- Rabb al-Wadud (2/256)]

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We talk about changing the world yet we can't even change our days. 

At the very least, discipline yourself in taking some time out every morning after Fajr, even if its five minutes, to recite some Qur'an with meaning and understanding. Just watch how your whole life will change. Not only that, but you will be from amongst those whose recitation will be witnessed by the Angels.

"Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." [17:78]

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Live your life so that for others, it's an example and not a warning.

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As a Muslim, it is important to set aside a time daily where it is just you and your Lord. Besides the five daily prayers, find some time for yourself. A time where you make Du'aa, recite Qur'an, read a book, write something or merely just think over life. For reflection is an important tool to revive the soul, to open up doors for personal change and and to revitalise ones mind, body and soul.

Do this daily and see the difference in your thinking and in your actions.


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"When you go through hardship, open the Qur'an. Indeed, Allah will guide you to the page that is right for your hardship."

~ Sister Fajr - Living with the Qur'an ~


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"The Quran will only go where it is pure and clean and good, so if you accompany it, you will always be headed towards places that are pure and good"

~ Sister Fajr - Living with the Qur'an ~


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'When you live with something,it becomes your companion. Live with the Qur'an and make it your best companion. If you give the Qur'an a few minutes everyday, that is minor compared to what the Qur'an will give back to you.'

~ Sister Fajr- Living with the Qur'an ~

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In English she is known as a 'Housewife'.

In Arabic she is known as ربةالبيت or 'The Queen of the house'

See the huge difference? The Arabic language is full of depth and meaning. 

Every woman is a Queen in her own home. The husband her King, the children her prince and princess, and the house her kingdom. 


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If you really want something, Allah will make a way. 

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Sometimes Allah answers your Du'aas through the people He allows you to meet. Countless times have I met people, so randomly, whether online or in person and they've not only become one of my close friends, but they've come with an answer I've been searching for, for so long.

The miracle of Du'aa is beyond amazing.

Tuesday 17 December 2013

::: 3 Goals to becoming a better Muslim :::

Assalaamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu,


Have you ever had those moments where you've literally just stumbled across a talk on YouTube - a talk you never planned to watch, it was just there, looked interesting enough and so you decided to click on the link, and then suddenly it becomes one of the best and most practical talks you've listened to in a while?

A reminder that gives you this incredible boost in your Imaan and you're like listening to the talk and simultaneously ripping out pages from a random notebook so you can get all the speakers words down before the talk ends! (ok, maybe it's just me who does that  lol) But yeah, I can excitedly say I had one of those moments today. :)

The talk was delivered by Ustaadh Nouman Ali Khan, and I wasn't planning to listen to him, I was just scrolling down my YT recommended list and then this talk caught my eye, so I played it and Alhamdulilah, I can definitely say it was a well worth eleven minutes of my life. It gave me complete practical tips and exactly what I needed to hear after spending the last several days wrapped up in a blanket, whilst just resting - which I guess I needed to do and shouldn't feel so bad for doing - but still, I promised myself that I'd be extra productive once I get my health back, bi'ithnillah. So this reminder definitely came at the right time.

Here's the link for the talk:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSeXWvXCdos