And sometimes, the stitches of old wounds become undone and begin to bleed to teach us that no matter how many times we hurt ourselves or are hurt, or how many times we fall or break, Al Jabbar is always there to heal us, mend us and fix us every single time.
There is a difference between happiness and contentment. The first is a feeling, the latter is a state. There are those who have all this world can offer, yet lack contentment. And then there are those who live in struggle and strife, yet experience an umatchable sweetness and closeness to their Creator that they call, true happiness.
Change is not about the past but about building on the future.
We will make mistakes. We will falter. We will fail. We will forget. For this is the nature of insaan. We rise, we soar but we also dip and fall. We wilt, we wither but we also have the ability to blossom and bloom thereafter.
No matter how far you've wandered or how deep you've fallen, rise, reconnect and restablish your connection with the One whose Mercy overcomes His anger.
One day, your story will come together and one day, it will all begin to make sense. #TheBestOfPlanners
Perhaps all the disappointments, hurt and heartbreak in life occur to teach you one thing: to depend solely on Allah. He is the only constant and your ultimate source of comfort and strength.
A believer never runs out of hope. Even when the hope you're holding onto is but a faint, fragile rope, don't let it go. Hope is like a seed, water it and it will increase, leave it as it is and it will remain buried under the soil.
Sometimes, you may continue to be placed in impossible circumstances or situations over which you have no control, just to experience one thing; the true beauty and essence of tawakkul. heart emoticon
#LetGod
#LetGod
Isn't it strange how the same eyes that shed tears in hardship, struggle to release tears in ease? Hardships may move our hearts, but so too should the appreciation of his many gifts, so too should times of ease. For they remind us of how blessed we are to be in the light whilst so many still live in shades of darkness.
Our Imaan *will* fluctuate. It will dip. Sometimes, for a long period of time. This is because nothing is ever constant in this world, not even our imaan. Moments are never forever, and your life will always be changing, shifting, from one thing to another.
However, know that it's your effort that will count. Strive for betterment not perfection. Keep working and toiling, because your success is not measured by just the end goal, but the amount of effort you put in, the amount of time you spent, and what you sacrificed in order to reach that goal.
Keep going, don't quit, for true rest will only come when you take your first step into Paradise.
"And those who have believed and done righteous deeds - We will surely assign to them of Paradise [elevated] chambers beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally. Excellent is the reward of the [righteous] workers." (29:58)
Just like the roots of a tree dry out, so too can our faith begin to dry up. We may no longer feel the sweetness of imaan, our salaah may begin to lack concentration, we may not even have the same passion towards our goals and Du'aas. But there is always a way out. Sometimes, it's simply by going back to the basics. By revising and studying the roots of our faith; the pillars of Islam and Imaan. Revisiting Aqeedah revives our faith and hearts, reminding us that the pillars that hold our religion together, can too hold us up after a dip in our faith or an unexpected fall.
#Aqeedah
#Aqeedah
"If Allah intends to make a way out, He will open a door. If there's no door, He will break down the wall - for nothing averts the command of Allah."
- Abdul 'Aziz al-Tarefe
When you are on the road of righteousness, sometimes petals will greet you, other times you will be confronted with thorns, yet every thorn that pricks you is an expiation of sin, and every petal you appreciate and are thankful for will only result in their increase. So be patient through struggle and grateful in times of ease; that is true perseverance.
You're never too broken to colour the world.
Sometimes Allah will answer Du'aas you didn't even utter, and those Du'aas, you forgot you ever made. For your Lord is All-Knowing and He never forgets.
Perhaps from what you hate, He will bring about much good. For even the most beautiful flower is planted in murky soil. Some wilt, others blossom. Persevere; and you will reap the fruits of your harvest.
Even the most wilted flower has a chance of blossoming again.
Everything within its timing is beautiful. And everything that He has planned for you, He has planned with perfect precision and knowledge. Every experience, every accomplishment, every struggle, every new encounter, every interaction is part of your unique life story. Treasure every page, every chapter, every person that you meet, every opportunity that arises and every challenge that comes your way. All of it is a gift from Allah and provisions to draw us closer to Him. heart emoticon
Dream big but Du'aa bigger. What we want to achieve can't be achieved without the assistance and help of our Maker. It's the fuel that will drive our dreams forward and will remind us, that with Al-Qadir, anything is possible.
Gratitude is a never-ending cycle. The more you thank Him, the more He increases you in favour. The more He increases you in favour, the more you thank Him, and it goes on! Such is the profound generosity of Ash-Shakur. smile emoticon
"No matter how much you try
To put together the broken pieces
How carefully you try to remove
the hint of a broken past
The scars remain
Constantly reminding you
That scars can only fade
But never truly disappear"
- Nada Umm Nour
They were real men. And what made them real was not their outward appearance, their attire, or how they displayed their physical strength. It was their intellect, their character, their service and love towards their womenfolk and families, their supression of desires and anger and their strong willpower. It was these qualities that made them role models for us - both men and women. And it's these qualities that we need to revive in order to spark a positive change in this crumbling Ummah. If we want to see a change in the world, we must begin by first changing what's within our ownselves.
#Sahaabah #TheGiants
#Sahaabah #TheGiants
Time is our most precious commodity. As we enter a new year, we must remind ourselves, that all mankind is at loss, *except* those who do righteous good deeds and invite others towards goodness. Be the exception. Reflect over your year. Write down new goals. Turn a new leaf. Take hold of your time, for life is but moments and when one moment passes, a part of us passes with it.
Du'aa comforts the heart, extinguishes worries, reignites feelings of hope and is the perfect fuel for our dreams.
Du'aa truly is a precious, timeless gift.
When you sacrifice something for the sake of Allah, at that moment, it may be difficult, but have faith that the fruits of your sacrifice will one day blossom, and that the reward you will receive will be better than you ever imagined, in both this world and in the next.
The more bitter the struggle, the sweeter the feeling of ease. The harder the sacrifice, the greater the reward. So hold on. Because after all patience, beautiful things await.
Your heart needs frequent exposure to the words of Allah, just as a flower needs nutrients to grow. So recite, until your heart has neen moved by it's words, until the emptiness you feel has been filled, until the certainty in it has pushed away your many doubts, and until your eyes have been washed with tears, removing your sins and allowing you to see clearly again. Melt in the miraculous beauty of the Qur'an and regain your sense of peace.
Du'aa can travel any distance. And no distance is too far when you can hold a place in each others Du'aa.
#ThePowerOfDuaa
#ThePowerOfDuaa
Keep praying, even if what you wish, hasn't yet been granted. And keep praying, even after He's granted you what you wish.
In your moments of weakness, make the Qur'an a source from which you regain hope and strength.
There's always so much to be grateful for. So many beautiful moments to reflect back on and present moments to value and hold close. Alhamdulilah for His bounties that are limitless and for His generosity that knows no bounds.#Shukr
قليل دائم خير من كثير متقطع
"A little trickle that is constant is better than a strong gush that is inconsistently flowing."
You don't always need to say something. He knows your hearts calls even when your unable to articulate them in words. Just turn to Him, and He will turn you to that, which is best for you.
"We have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muhammad], toward the heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased." (2:144)
Our tests, struggles, worries and disappointments, all have a purpose. It is only due to the tests and struggles, and the constant rush and hustle and bustle of our daily routines, that we are able to truly appreciate those few spare moments of peace and tranquility. Whether it's the unmatchable peace that is experienced when praying Salaah, or the soothing peace when rocking a child to sleep, or the unique mercy and tranquility when in the company of a loving spouse, or the happiness of a mothers embrace. It's these moments that make all else worth it. It's these moments that teach us gratitude. But above all, it's these moments that remind us that everything in this world is temporary and fleeting, and that eternal peace and tranquility is only reserved for Jannah. Such moments are but a speck in comparison to it.
Appreciate and make the most of the beautiful moments this life has to offer, because no doubt there are plenty, but also remember there are moments that await us in a place, where - if you wish, you can live in a moment forever.
Amplify your Du'aas. Take that which you perceive to be impossible and begin to believe with conviction that He can make it possible. His armies are vast and limitless and beyond our minds comprehension.
One of the righteous said: "By Allah, I have not made Du'aa during Arafah, and not a year passes, but I find Allah has accepted my Du'aa."
The sunshine of gratitude rose over her. The beams of sunlight lighted up her face with smiles and warmed her solemn heart. Everyone is need of the light of gratitude, she thought. From the wilted plants, to mankind for their countless blessings. Without it, how would we blossom and grow? How would we appreciate the today? How would we experience true happiness for the beautiful moments this life has to offer? It's only with gratitude that happiness is increased and truly and completely experienced. #Alhamdulilah
Life sometimes takes unknown turns. Don't be afraid to travel it, someday that turn will take you to untouched heights, on top of the world.
The beautiful ease that follows your every hardship will make you forget every single struggle you went through before it. The rainbow after every storm is always worth waiting for. And it'll be better than you ever imagined. Don't ever lose hope.
Faith is to believe strongly in something, whilst conviction is to believe it with an unwavering certainty. When you supplicate, supplicate sincerely with a heart full of conviction; the response is sure to follow.
Perhaps the purpose of the test is to cause you to shed tears. So that they may clear your sight, wash away your sins and soften your rusted heart.
''There is no righteous deed except that there is an obstacle that comes before it. If a person endures it patiently he will reach comfort, and if he fears it he will abstain from it.''
- Mālik ibn Dīnār (rh)
Little girl: "Granny, why are crying?"
Mother: "Because you all have to run around for me and take care of me."
Son: "But didn't you also do that for us?"
Mother: "I did that out of my great love for you, my son... hoping for nothing in return. I'm crying because I'm afraid that now, my heart may sway and cause me to perceive your care as a repayment of what I did for you. And I would never ever want that..."
There are those who roll their eyes when they are called to assist, but then there are those whose eyes flood with tears when they miss out on an opportunity to help or assist another. #Selflessness
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