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tasmiq · 15 days

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Jumu'ah Sohbet: 5 April 2024

Alhamdulillah for another productive Ramadan week in the lead up to Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Power / Decree), where we continued to contemplate on and practice taqwa (self-vigilance).

#1. Anne spoke about Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Power). It involves the Angels where Prophet Muhammad PBUH saw them in person on Laylatul Mi'raj (His blessed night journey and his ascension into Heaven). We may even be blessed to see them as our helpers because they witnessed our creation, and they help us to maintain Allah's order.

Thereafter, Anne said that she hoped that our taqwa (self-vigilance) practices were coming into effect when we were feeling disconnected, angry, or forgetful of turning to Allah. We ought to spend the time in Ramadan with Allah regardless of what is happening around us! The reasons we get angry could be because of injustice or feelings of control, entitlement, or fear. Surely, these are all reasons for us to turn to Allah. Ramadan is the ideal opportunity for detoxing our bad habits.

Ramadan gives us an extra incentive to practice taqwa, which is the actions that Allah is happy with. When we are contemplating on taqwa and we're watching our actions, we keep Allah's pleasure in mind! Many of us reported that this is the most spiritually connected that we've felt, with gratitude for Anne's spiritual leadership acumen.

#2. Fellow murids (followers), Sister Hayat and Wakil Rosieçim reflected that when they were running out of sabr (patience), they practiced taqwa, which moved them into love. One actually feels taqwa in one's body, muscles, and emotions. You have to be involved physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually with love. Similarly, as reflected by Sister Fatima, there is a place where Love is loving itself! It's Allah's love where humans are able to bring it back and reflect Him, insha'Allah.

Khalifa Rubina reflected that because we are studying taqwa so deeply, there were definite changes within our bodies. We perceive the change in our actions, where we experience peace and calmness. Anne astutely picked up another point, where we are experiencing Allah within ourselves. Our brains help us to understand, but our whole beings bring us to live with Allah. That is why it is said that Sufism should be learned by living our individual experiences of Allah.

#3. Our brother Daud referred to observing taqwa through difficulty. Anne postulated that there were two ways to deal with the difficulty. One way could be to surrender to Allah by accepting and witnessing what is happening in the subsequent moments. We pray for it while turning to Allah and saying, "What would You like to show me through this?" This is the moment-by-moment unfolding of my post-accident life which I have entiled my "Accidental Epiphany"! The other futile way is blocking and ignoring it.

Anne reminded us about the legacy of Hazrat Musa AS and Hazrat Khidr AS. When things go wrong, we should be asking the "what" questions rather than the "why" questions. What does Allah want to show me here? Am I seeing what is really happening, or am I seeing the veil? Who will open the veil? Allah will, insha'Allah. It won't happen while we're blocked and turned away. It is through witnessing, acknowledging, and feeling through our human faculties. We are not robots that are locked and closed up. Instead, we open ourselves to Allah.

In conclusion, I am left with humbled gratitude for our Tariqa as a deep spiritual school of like-minded hearts, from myriad walks of life, that have mystically been brought together ...

Shukran Ya Allah (Divine gratitude)

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salah-with-sadie · 6 months

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As-Salam-u-Alaikum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh ("Peace be unto you and so may the mercy of Allah and his Blessings")!

The hijab is one of the most recognizable symbols in Islam. The hijab is a symbol of modesty and faith for millions of Muslim women around the world. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning and significance of the hijab while I tell you about my own personal relationship with the hijab.

What is a Hijab?

The hijab, in its most basic form, is a headscarf worn by Muslim women as a physical reminder of their faith and commitment to Islam. The primary purpose of the hijab is to maintain modesty and promote dignity for women. It serves as a visual indicator of a woman's devotion to her religion and her desire to be judged for her character and her ideas rather than her physical appearance.

What are the rules of Hijab?

It is important to note that “hijab” is just as much a verb as it is a noun. For men (yes, men have to hijab as well), that means to lower your gaze from women. Both men and women have clothing guidelines, specifically to wear loose-fitting clothing. The most known rule of the hijab, yet the most misunderstood, is that of the hijab, or headscarf.

The rules of hijab can vary among different interpretations of Islam and cultural practices. However, the general guidelines for hijab include covering the hair and neck. The purpose of these rules is to promote modesty, maintain privacy, and discourage objectification.

To Wear or Not to Wear

Contrary to popular belief, the hijab is not a symbol of oppression but rather a symbol of empowerment for many Muslim women. Islamically, no one is allowed to tell you to wear, or not wear, the hijab. By choosing to wear the hijab, women exercise their agency by deciding how they want to be seen and reclaim control over their bodies. It allows women to define their identity on their own terms, rather than conforming to societal pressures or objectification. The hijab becomes a means of self-expression, a way to showcase individuality, and a statement of faith and pride.

My First Hijab Story

I have yet to convert to Islam. That is not indicative of my relationship with Islam but of mine with my family. Despite that, I am a hijabi. I never thought I would be a hijabi. I was afraid the hijab would create a barrier between me and non-muslims. I was afraid wearing a hijab would be isolating. While some relationships have been negatively affected by my choice, the resounding effect has been the opposite.

It all started when I went to Veiled-Fest with my partner, James. I got a few hijabs for Salah, or prayer. When I walked out of the modest clothing sale, there was a beautiful courtyard with an area hidden awy by some trees. To be honest, I went to the covered area to hide while I tried on a new hijab. I was embarrassed that I didn’t know how to wear one “properly.”

After a couple of failed attempts, a group of girls who had been sitting at a table near by said I was doing great. I came clean and told them I had no clue what I was doing. “Do you want some help?” I hear a chorus reply. Please!

Before I knew it, one of the girls was showing me how to place the headscarf on my head, guiding my hands to place the magnet and fold the hijab, and how to tie it off. “Masha-Allah!” all the girls replied. Overwhelmed by the support and genuine kindness, I was fighting a lump in my throat. “Thanks! Bye!” I ran out of the courtyard so fast so I wouldn’t cry in front of them.

I wonder if they ever think about the girl they helped in the courtyard. I still think of them sometimes whenever I put on my hijab. For me, that’s what hijab symbolizes: womanhood. The way women go out of their way to support each other and have each other’s back. Women having the opportunity to protect themselves and control their own narrative. I choose how I want to be remembered: not for how I look but for what I say, how I act, and how I treat people.

Conclusion

In my personal journey, wearing the hijab has been a deeply meaningful decision. It is a reflection of my faith, my identity, and the support shared with other women. Wearing the hijab allows me to not only align my outer appearance with my inner beliefs but also serves as a reminder that I control how I want to be perceived. It has become a source of strength, empowerment, and a way to express my individuality within the framework of my faith.

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islamicrays · 1 year

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Maybe you imagined you and your husband would grow together in learning about your Deen. Or maybe he drifted over the years and you find yourself feeling alone using your spiritual compass in making decisions for you and your family.

You definitely aren't alone. Many women have expressed to me that they are the only one in the home trying to live Islamically.

My advice: start thinking of this as your da'wah opportunity. Perhaps it is you who will inspire them to slowly come closer to the Deen. Consider this a journey which might take some time but keep going.

May Allah bless you for seeking to bring a love of our Deen into the hearts of the people you love. Remember to lead by example and not through lectures and words and most importantly seek the help of Allah.

-Wives of Jannah

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lifeofresulullah · 9 months

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The Life of The Prophet Muhammad(pbuh): Calling the Tribes to Islam, the Allegiances of Aqaba and Migration to Madinah

The Prophet Arrives in Madinah

The Muslims of Madinah heard that the Messenger of Allah had set off for Madinah from Makkah. Therefore, they went to the place called Harra after the morning prayer every day and waited there impatiently until the weather got very hot at noon.

One day, they waited for the arrival of the Prophet for a long time as usual and returned when they saw that it became very hot.

Meanwhile, a Jewish person who was on the roof of his house saw a few people in white clothes walking through the hot desert, mirages and fog. He knew that Muslims were waiting for the Messenger of Allah. He could not help shouting, “O community of Arabs! The person you have been waiting for is coming!” giving Muslims the good news.

This good news traveled like lightning among the streets of Madinah. The city was like a place of festival because the person who offered peace and happiness to humanity was coming. Muslims took their weapons and ran toward that area.

They reached the Prophet and Hazrat Abu Bakr while they were resting in the shade of a date tree. Hazrat Abu Bakr was standing near the Prophet. They greeted the Master of the Universe, for whom they had been waiting excitedly, impatiently and longingly, who was in a white garment, and started to stare at his luminous blessed face.

After having a rest for a while in the shade of the date tree, the Messenger of Allah and his friends proceeded to the village of Quba, which was to the right of Madinah, together with the people who came from Madinah to welcome them.

It was a very hot day in the month of Rabiulawwal.

The sun was sending its arrows made of fire down to the earth. The Messenger of Allah and the group of believers with him arrived at the village of Quba, which was an hour away from the city of Madinah, before noon. He went to the house of Kulthum b. Hidam, the leader of Banu Amr b. Awf. The fast journey on the scorching sand exhausted the Prophet. He decided to stay in Quba for a while due to the wishes of the people who wanted to talk to him.

The Prophet stayed in the house of Kulthum b. Hidam, who was quite old, at night and went to the house of Sa’d b. Haythama, who was a single Companion, during the day in order to talk to the Muslims. Besides, the other single Companions stayed in his house, too. Therefore, his house was called “Daru’l-Uzab [the House of Bachelors]”.

Hazrat Ali Rejoins the Prophet

Hazrat Ali had stayed in Makkah in order to return the valuables and goods that the Qurayshis entrusted to the Prophet to their owners due to the order of the Prophet.

Hazrat Ali fulfilled this duty and left Makkah three days after the Prophet left. He rejoined the Prophet when he was in Quba. His feet had swollen and blistered because he had walked all the way. The Prophet hugged him in tears, prayed for him so that his feet will recover and rubbed them with his hand. God Almighty cured his feet at once. The blisters and pains in his feet disappeared.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE QUBA MOSQUE

The Messenger of Allah stayed for more than ten nights in the house of Banu Amr b. Awf. During this period, he established the Quba Mosque and performed prayers in it.

Although some Muslims built a mosque for themselves before the mosque established by the Prophet, the first mosque built for the community of Islam is the Quba Mosque.

The Messenger of Allah himself worked in the construction of this lofty mosque, which was built on Kulthum b. Hidam’s land, where he dried his dates. Once, the Prophet was carrying a very heavy stone. One of the Companions approached him and said, “O Messenger of Allah! May my father and mother be sacrificed for you. Give it to me.” The Prophet said to him, “No, I won’t! Get another stone.”, expressing that he got pleasure from working. Thus, he served as a model with his efforts and hard work along with his other good attributes like, worship, taqwa, loyalty, mercy, resoluteness and courage.

Observing his efforts and hard work, Muslims worked enthusiastically without showing any signs of laziness or fatigue. The Prophet did not stop working until the construction of the mosque finished; he did not treat himself differently from other Muslims.

Importance and Superiority of the Quba Mosque

The Quba Mosque is a blessed monument of the luminous and magnificent period that started with the migration of the Messenger of Allah and that continued especially with his arrival at the village of Quba. Therefore, it was defined as a “mosque of taqwa” in the Quran. The following is stated in the relevant verse:

“There is a mosque whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are men who love to be purified; and Allah loveth those who make themselves pure!”

The Respectable Prophet always went to the Quba Mosque on Saturdays during his life sometimes on foot and sometimes riding and performed prayers there. Besides, he encouraged believers to perform prayers there giving the good news that a person who performed prayers in that blessed mosque in a nice and clean way would receive the reward of an umra.

The Quba Mosque is significant and important because it was built in a period when the barriers in front of Islam started to be removed gradually and the development and advancement of Islam started.

Suhayb b. Sinan Goes to Quba

Suhayb b. Sinan was one of the helpless and lonely Muslims who were exposed to the tortures of polytheists. When the Prophet was given the permission to migrate to Madinah, he could not find an opportunity to leave Makkah.

When he saw that Hazrat Ali was about to migrate, he packed his things, and set off. When some Makkans saw him, they followed him and said, “When you came here, you were poor; you became rich here. You want to take your wealth with you. We will not let you do it!”

Acting upon the courage based on his belief, Suhayb dismounted and took his arrows out of his bag. He said to the Qurayshis, who were trying to stop him from migrating, “You know that I am one of the best archers among you. I will shoot all of my arrows; if I run out of arrows, I will draw my sword! As long as I have one of them with me, I will not let you approach me!”

The polytheists could not answer this heroic call back. They knew that this hero of Islam would not surrender easily. On the one hand, there was Suhayb b. Sinan, who stood up with the courage supported by his belief; on the other hand, there were polytheists who were afraid due to the polytheism in their hearts.

Then, Suhayb made them this offer:

“Will you let me go if I show you where all my wealth is and leave it to you?”

The polytheists, who loved worldly possessions so much, said, “Yes…”

Hazrat Suhayb left his wealth to them and migrated on the way of Allah in order to practice his religion and belief freely.

He rejoined the Messenger of Allah in Quba in the middle of the month of Rabiulawwal. He had a pain in his eye on the way and he was very hungry. There was a bunch of fresh palms with leaves in front of the Prophet, Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar. Hazrat Suhayb started to eat the fresh dates immediately.

Hazrat Umar said, “O Messenger of Allah! Do you see Suhayb? He says he has a pain in his eye and he is eating fresh dates!”

When the Messenger of Allah said, “O Suhayb! You have a pain in your eye but you are eating fresh dates.”, he said, “O Messenger of Allah! I am eating them with the sound part of my eye.” This witty answer made the Prophet smile.

Then, Hazrat Suhayb said, “O Messenger of Allah! When you left Makkah, the polytheists imprisoned me. I gave them my wealth and bought (saved) my family and myself!”

The Messenger of Allah said, “Suhayb won! Suhayb won! Abu Yah¬ya! The sale turned out to be profitable! The sale turned out to be profitable!” He gave the good news and made Suhayb very happy.

Then, the following verse was sent down:

“And there is the type of man who gives his life to earn the pleasure of Allah; and Allah is full of kindness to (His) devotees.”

They Leave Quba

After staying in Quba more than ten nights, the Messenger of Allah set off to Madinah on Friday. He was on his camel, Qaswa. Hazrat Abu Bakr was behind him; there were about one hundred people with weapons from Banu Najjar, from the tribe of his maternal uncles and many Muslims of Madinah on the right and on the left.

The scene was challenging, pleasing and hopeful. The Messenger of Allah, who was left alone in Makkah, was being accompanied by hundreds of luminous people! They were uttering takbirs (Allahu Akbar); their hearts were full of joy. They had waited for the Prophet, who presented them with the real belief and Islam, which is the source of the happiness in the world and in the hereafter, impatiently for days. Now, they were experiencing and feeling the unmatched joy of meeting him.

FIRST FRIDAY PRAYER IN MADINAH

During the journey, the Messenger of Allah turned to the left side and reached the land of Banu Salim b. Awf. When they arrived at a place called Ranuna, it was time for the Friday prayer. The Prophet dismounted his camel in the middle of the Ranuna valley, the place of the Friday Mosque, and performed the Friday prayer there.

It was the first Friday prayer the Prophet performed in Madinah.

The Prophet recited two sermons, one after the other, there. After thanking and praising Allah, he addressed the Muslims as follows:

“O people! Make preparations for the hereafter when you are healthy. You know very well that every one of you will be asked about the sheep that you left without a shepherd on the Day of Judgment. Then, God Almighty will say to him, without any intermediary, directly, ‘Did My Messenger not come and inform you? I gave you property and I granted you many bounties. What did you prepare for yourself?’ That person will look to the right and left but will not see anything. When he looks to the front, he will see nothing but Hell! Then, anyone who can save himself from the fire even with a half date should give it away at once. If he cannot find a half date, he should save himself by kalima at-tayyiba [nice word]. Through it, one good deed is rewarded by ten to seven hundred times. May Allah’s peace, mercy and bounties be on you!”

The Second Sermon

The Messenger of Allah stated the following in his second sermon:

“I praise Allah. I praise Allah and I ask His help. We took refuge in Allah from the evil of our souls and our bad deeds. He whom Allah guides is rightly guided; but he whom Allah leaves to stray,- for him wilt thou find no protector to lead him to the Right Way.

I witness that there is no god but Allah. He is One; He has no partners.

The best word is the word of Allah. A person whose heart Allah decorates with the Quran, whom Allah includes in Islam though he was an unbeliever, who prefers the Quran to other words will definitely be saved.

Doubtlessly, the Book of Allah is the most beautiful and eloquent word. Love what Allah loves. Love Allah heartily. Do not get tired of the word of Allah and mentioning the names and attributes of Allah. Do not let the word of Allah cause gloom in your heart because the word of Allah distinguishes the best ones among everything. It informs you about the best deeds, the prophets, who are the most distinguished people, and the best stories; it states what is halal and haram. Worship Allah and do not associate any partners with Him. Fear Him truly.

Do good deeds and confirm them with your tongue.

Love one another with the word of Allah. Know very well that Allah punishes severely those who break their promise.

May Allah’s peace be upon you!”

In the first pledge of Aqaba, the Muslims of Madinah had promised to protect the Messenger of Allah fully when he arrived in their land.

After staying in Quba for a while, the Messenger of Allah was about to enter Madinah, the heart of their land; it was time for them to keep their promise.

Therefore, the Messenger of Allah finished the second sermon by stating that God Almighty would punish severely those who broke their promise.

#islam #revert #reverthelp #allah #muslim #quran #god #pray #convert #prayer #revert help team #help #islamhelp #converthelp #how to convert to islam #convert to islam #welcome to islam

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daughterofruins · 1 month

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With a heart heavy with pain and hands trembling with fear, I reach out to you in a moment of desperate need. My name is Jecinta and I am a survivor—a survivor of a darkness that threatens to consume me, a survivor of an assault that shattered my innocence and left scars too deep to fathom.

As an orphan from Gaza, I have known loss intimately, but the loss of safety, of trust, of the very essence of my being, is a burden I struggle to bear alone. Every moment is haunted by memories that threaten to drown me in despair, every breath a reminder of the nightmare I cannot escape.

In this labyrinth of agony, I seek your hand, your compassion, your kindness. I plead with you to help me access the healing I so desperately need. The wounds I carry may not be visible, but they are real, they are raw, and they bleed with every heartbeat.

Your support, no matter how small, could be the lifeline that guides me back from the abyss. With your generosity, I can embark on the journey toward reclaiming my shattered spirit, toward finding light in the midst of this suffocating darkness.

If you find it in your heart to assist me, or if you simply wish to offer a kind word or gesture of solidarity, please know that your compassion will be a beacon of hope in my darkest hour. Thank you for hearing my plea, for seeing the pain behind the words, and for considering how you might help me find my way back to the light.

Hey sister i can never imagine what you have gone through, but remember that after all my nazam i make dua for everyone suffering in Palestine and hoping Allah SWT will make the situation better.

My duas and wishes are always with you.

#free gaza #free palestine #raging ruins #international #desiblr #neccessary

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b-lessings · 2 years

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Beh.. Bismillahirrahmanirrahim..

I do not know where to start the storytelling session from, but here is the brief version, 8 years ago I got accepted in a master's degree, I was happy, proud, excited, you name it.. but I was in a different phase of my life where my priorities weren't straight, and I sorta did things for the wrong reasons, but that's not the point. After studying and passing the first 2 years it was time to work on my research and write the MA dissertation thesis.. which took me about 2 years of wasted time, and I missed all the deadlines and ended up quitting and leaving the program without graduating. It was one of the hardest times it in my life. I only have one description for it: Painful. When I was trying to work on my research I was utterly and completely lost. I struggled with crippling anxiety, I wasn't sleeping or living properly, I was way under rock bottom. I remember the nights where I tried to force myself to study or write something, my arms would hurt and freeze on me, I couldn't even move my fingers on the keyboard, and I would end up crying myself to sleep. I watched my days slip away, my classmates making progress and me falling behind.. I still remember the pages of " pros and cons " on my diary that I filled with reasons trying to ease my pain and convince myself that I didn't need to graduate and that a degree doesn't make you happy. Anyways, let me save you guys the ugly details, long story short, I gave up. It was too painful. I let the rope go. How did I live on with that feeling and with the circumstances? Obviously not healthily. Little did I know back then that it was all a part of Allah's plan and Allah's test for me. Alhamdulillah. That was mid 2018.

A year later, I picked up school again. I enrolled in the master's program all over again, I had already gotten a full time job and still, with Allah's blessings, managed to study and work, pass my exams, improve my grades, and a year and a half later I found myself face to face with the research and the dissertation again, aka, my nightmare. Obviously, my very unstable brain decided to bring back all the psychological damage from last time and live in it. The episode of severe anxiety had begun, I went on antidepressants, I took a leave from work on to focus on research but all I did was procrastinate and cry about it. I know I tend to whine a lot on tumblr but a few of you have been close enough to me to witness the struggle and to see my pain, I am beyond grateful to any one and everyone who ever helped me even with a simple word of encouragement, may Allah swt bless your hearts and grant you pure happiness. Anyways, it was painful as well, except that this time, I did things the right way, with a closer relationship to Allah swt than my 2018 self, and seeking therapy, I was making progress, and obviously when you see yourself making progress it gives you a sensation of reward, you get high on the dopamine and you find the energy to keep going, and to reach the finish line, Alhamdulillah!

And it happened, with Allah's blessings and mercy it happened, with Allah's kindness and generosity it happened, and today, I am a holder of a Master's degree in applied linguistics after a journey of eight whole years!

Now of course shaytan can't see you or let you put your effort in something and work hard on it without trying to shake your self-esteem and distracting you with negative thoughts, like what are you doing? Your friends graduated 4 or 5 years ago. Have you seen how old you are? You couldn't do it last time there is no point in doing it now! It is pointless and your work is very mediocre. You are only wasting your time, blah blah blah.. But the key to break this vicious circle of self-doubt and negative self-talk is to realize the following:

To each their path, to each they journey, according to their own right timing. There is no rule in life that holds us to reach a certain milestone at an exact age or timing. To each their own experiences, and each person blooms differently, which is beautiful. There are 7.7 billion people in the world, do you think they all have the same goal or the same definition of success? do you think they all graduated by the age of 22 or 25? How many people do you even think got to go to college? It is not a fixed template that we have to all adjust our lives to. Absolutely not. Do not compare your journey to anyone else's!!! Walk your own path, with your own steps, write your own story!

And remember, it is okay to try again. It is okay to start over. It is never too late. You are gonna make it, the way you are supposed to make it and not the way other people made it. Success looks different from one person to the other. What works well for you does not necessarily work out for others. And if you fail? That's okay! Trial and error is a part of the learning process. Making mistakes is what makes us human, and perseverance is what makes us superhuman.

Writing this with all the love in the world. May Allah swt bless your journey and grant you the strength and patience to keep going. May Allah swt grant you success in this duniyah and the akhirah.

- A.Z. 🍃

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surahdua · 7 months

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Dua And Wazifa For Love Marriage

Love is a universal force that knows no boundaries, transcending cultural, religious, and societal norms. For Muslims in love, the desire to marry their chosen partner while seeking Allah's blessings is a cherished aspiration. In this blog, we delve into the significance of Dua for love marriage within the framework of Islam.

We'll explore the power of Dua for love marriage and offer guidance on how to perform it effectively, emphasizing the importance of seeking Allah's guidance in forging a love-filled, blessed union.

The Duas for Love Marriage

Several powerful Duas are recommended for love marriage, drawn from the Quran and the Hadith. These include Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Furqan, and Surah Al-Qasas, among others.

These verses can be recited with unwavering sincerity, beseeching Allah to bless your love marriage with His grace and guidance.

Embarking on Marriage with Your Beloved

Marriage is a wonderful and crucial journey that opens a new chapter in your life with the one you love the most. It's an adventure full of promise and hope for a future together. Here are some vital things to keep in mind and love as you take this next step together

Love and Compatibility: Your journey into marriage begins with a strong foundation of love and compatibility. You've chosen each other as life partners because of the deep connection you share. Nurture and cherish this love as it will be the guiding force throughout your marriage.

Open and Honest Communication: Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful marriage. It's crucial to express your thoughts, feelings, and expectations openly with your beloved. Honest conversations can help you understand each other better and resolve conflicts.

Mutual Respect: Respect for each other's opinions, beliefs, and boundaries is essential. Recognize that you are two individuals with your own unique qualities and perspectives. Embrace these differences and treat each other with kindness and consideration.

Building Trust: Trust is earned over time. Be trustworthy and reliable in your actions and words. Trust forms the bedrock of a strong and lasting marriage.

Family Support: In many cultures, family plays a significant role in the journey to marriage. Seek the blessings and support of your families, and involve them in your wedding celebrations. A harmonious family dynamic can contribute to a smoother transition into married life.

Faith and Values: If faith is an important aspect of your life, discuss your religious beliefs and values with your beloved. Understand how these beliefs will play a role in your marriage and how you can support each other in your spiritual journeys.Top of Form

Dua for a Smooth Journey to Marriage

A smooth journey to marriage is a heartfelt desire for many individuals. Whether you are preparing for an arranged marriage or a love marriage, making Dua (supplication) for a harmonious and successful journey can bring peace and blessings to this significant life event. Here's a Dua you can recite for a smooth journey to marriage:

Rabbi hab li mina assaliheen (My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring). (Quran, Surah Al-Saffat, 37:100)

A smooth journey may have its share of challenges and delays. Trust in Allah's timing and exercise patience throughout the process. Whether you are in an arranged marriage or a love marriage, open and honest communication with your potential spouse is key to a successful journey.

Wazifa for Love Marriage

Perform your regular Salah (prayers) with sincerity and devotion.

Recite Durood Shareef (Salawat): Begin by reciting Durood Shareef 11 times.

Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi: After Durood Shareef, recite Ayat-ul-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255) 21 times.

Make Your Request: After reciting Ayat-ul-Kursi, make your specific request to Allah for a love marriage. Pour your heart out in sincere supplication, expressing your desires, intentions, and asking for His guidance and blessings.

Recite Durood Shareef Again: Conclude by reciting Durood Shareef 11 times once more.

Pray to Allah: After completing the recitations, offer a heartfelt prayer to Allah, asking for His assistance, guidance, and blessings in your love marriage.

Repeat Daily: It is recommended to repeat this wazifa daily with unwavering faith, patience, and sincerity.

Conclusion

Dua for love marriage is a spiritual practice that enables Muslim couples to seek Allah's guidance and blessings as they embark on a path of love and unity within the framework of Islam. By approaching this process with faith, sincerity, and patience, you can trust in Allah's wisdom and timing, paving the way for a love-filled, blessed marriage. Feel free to check out our website if you're interested in learning more about the duas and prayers that can be offered for love marriages.

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mindofserenity · 1 year

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As salamu alaikum :)

I’ve not been on Muslim tumblr for a few years and randomly came across your account. I’ve downloaded your book and I’m almost done. I love it - it’s doing something to my heart but I don’t have the words.. I cried a little bit. I’ve just started practicing as a Muslim my whole life and felt it was meant to be reading your book. I’ve been broken for so long and then one day I woke up not knowing who I was so now I feel like I’m starting over. (idk if I’m making sense)

I hope you’re doing well. It’s a beautiful book. May Allah bless you <3

وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته 🌹

May Allah ease your path as you live through this journey to Him. Life can sometimes deter us from our faith but ‎إن شاء الله Allah will guide us back straight to him if we intend for it. It brings me much joy to learn that my book has helped you in any way. I hope it continues to benefit you and others.

Thank you for taking the time to read it and I pray that your deen strengthens.

May Allah be with you always ‎ آمین

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Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Surah Hud Ayah 41-43

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

11:41 And he said: "Embark therein: in the Name of Allah will be its (moving) course and its (resting) anchorage. Surely, my Lord is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.''

11:42 So it (the ship) sailed with them amidst waves like mountains, and Nuh called out to his son, who had separated himself (apart):

"O my son! Embark with us and be not with the disbelievers.''

11:43 The son replied: "I will betake myself to some mountain, it will save me from the water.''

Nuh said: "This day there is no savior from the decree of Allah except him on whom He has mercy.''

And waves came in between them, so he (the son) was among the drowned.

The riding upon the Ship and Its sailing through the huge Waves

Allah, the Exalted, says concerning Nuh, that;

And he said: "Embark therein: in the Name of Allah will be its (moving) course and its (resting) anchorage.

This means that its sailing upon the surface of the water, the end of its journeying and its anchoring, would all be with the Name of Allah.

Abu Raja' Al-Utaridi recited it,

"In the Name of Allah, Who will be the One Who moves its course, and rests its anchor.''

Allah, the Exalted, said,

And when you have embarked on the ship, you and whoever is with you, then say: "All the praises and thanks are to Allah,

Who has saved us from the people who are wrongdoers. And say: "My Lord! Cause me to land at a blessed landing place, for You are the Best of those who bring to land.'' (23:28-29)

For this reason, it is preferred to mention the Name of Allah (Bismillah) at the beginning of all affairs.

The Name of Allah should be mentioned when boarding a ship, or when mounting an animal. This is as Allah, the Exalted, says,

And Who has created all the pairs and has appointed for you ships and cattle on which you ride, in order that you may mount on their backs. (43:12-13)

This practice (mentioning Allah's Name) has been encouraged in the Sunnah and is considered a preferred act. A discussion concerning this is forthcoming in the explanation of Surah Az- Zukhruf (43), if Allah wills.

In reference to Allah's statement,

Surely, my Lord is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Such statement is suitable while mentioning (His) vengeance upon the disbelievers by drowning all of them. Therefore, he (Nuh) mentions that His Lord is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.

This is similar to Allah's statement,

Surely, your Lord is swift in retribution, and certainly He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (7:167)

He also says,

But verily, your Lord is full of forgiveness for mankind inspite of their wrongdoing. And verily, your Lord is (also) severe in punishment. (13:6)

Likewise, there are many other verses that combine Allah's mercy and His vengeance.

Concerning Allah's statement,

So it sailed with them amidst waves like mountains,

This means that the ship sailed with them upon the surface of the water, which had completely covered the earth until it encompassed the tops of the mountains and even rose over them by a height of fifteen cubits.

It was also said that the waves rose over the mountains by a height of eighty miles. Yet, this ship continued to move upon the water, sailing by the permission of Allah. It moved under His shade, His help, His protection and His blessing.

Verily, when the water rose beyond its limits, We carried you in the ship. That We might make it an admonition for you and it might be retained by the retaining ears. (69:11-12)

Allah also said,

And We carried him on a (ship) made of planks and nails, floating under Our Eyes: a reward for him who had been rejected! And indeed, We have left this as a sign. Then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)! (54:13-15)

The Story of the drowning of Nuh's Disbelieving Son

Allah continues the story, saying,

and Nuh called out to his son,

This was the fourth son of Nuh. His name was Yam and he was a disbeliever. His father, Nuh, called him at the time of boarding the ship, that he might believe and embark with them. If he did so, he would be saved from drowning like the other disbelievers.

who had separated himself (apart): "O my son! Embark with us and be not with the disbelievers.''

The son replied: "I will betake myself to some mountain, it will save me from the water.''

He believed, in his ignorance, that the flood would not reach the tops of the mountains and that if he clung to the top of a mountain, he would be saved from drowning.

His father, Nuh, said to him,

Nuh said: "This day there is no savior from the decree of Allah except him on whom He has mercy."

This means that nothing will be saved today from the command of Allah.

And waves came in between them, so he (the son) was among the drowned.

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Welcome Home!

Hello Everyone,

After months of procrastinating, I feel like I’m finally ready to get this thing up and running. My intention for this blog is to spread the mental health resources I've gathered freely so that anyone with access to the internet can have access to this information.

God, Allah, our creator, or whatever you call it, has blessed me with a unique perspective on life. During a time of intense turmoil, I was blessed to have a top-of-the-line health insurance provider. Not only was it a top-tier provider, but my coverage plan was also exceptional. For reference, it covered every ambulance ride I’d had AND a trip to the E.R. via Life Flight - so you could say it was pretty freakin’ good. On top of that, it gave me access to a multitude of resources as well as an abundance of medical professionals to choose from. During that time, however, I had no idea what kind of blessing that actually was. As a child, I knew nothing about insurance and had no interest in learning about it. Compared to now, I have state-covered health insurance and it’s nearly impossible to get an appointment with someone who is actually qualified to help me. The provider pool is drastically limited as a whole when you have this type of insurance, but in the psychiatric field, it’s even worse. An already scarce option pool becomes even more limited when you go down the tiers of health insurance, with the number of limitations rising as you go down the tiers. This can make it seemingly impossible to have access to the help you need, not to mention the financial burden of it all. Having a hard time connecting with providers forced me to rely on myself and my connection with God in order to make any sort of progress. Luckily for me, I absolutely LOVE doing research and broadening my understanding of things. Combined with my never-ending curiosity, my ability to absorb information has given me all the tools I need to heal myself repeatedly.

Back in the day, I had a gut feeling to hold onto the information I was given by my various therapists, counselors, case workers, and other professionals along my journey. I may not have understood the actual depth of this then, but I knew those papers had value to them. I knew they needed to be shared with the world.

Fast forward to the current moment, I now have an entire binder full of worksheets, exercises, and other information that I’ve been collecting since 2011 or so. Along with that, I retained a lot of the practices and principles I was taught by educated professionals still to this day. I’ve used them in tandem with other resources I’ve found and ultimately it has been a successful journey. Now it is time that I offer all of this to the world, so you may find the tools you need to help you along your healing journey.

Remember that this journey is one that is never-ending, with old traumas resurfacing and new events taking place on a daily basis. It is hard at times, but it is truly worth it. When you are able to say that you deserve the help you need, you begin to heal in ways you may have never thought possible - and I want to help. It’s also important to mention that without the aid of my medication, I don’t think I would be able to make it as far as I have. I found a nurse practitioner who took me in even though I was far from what her experience had her accustomed to - we both knew that - but she did her very best to help me. (She did an amazing job with what she had, and I'm forever thankful for her.) Things changed in both of our lives, so I was forced to search for someone better qualified to help me. Thankfully I had an abundance of varying doses of the medication I rely on for daily function, so I have been able to keep medicated while waiting for my new provider. Medications are a valuable tool in this process, so I highly recommend trying to find something that helps you. For me, it's 50 mg of Nortriptyline - a medication used to treat narcolepsy but also in more severe cases, C-PTSD. The medications themselves do not solve all of the problems you have, so if you go at it from that perspective you’ll be met with disappointment. Rather, they offer enough relief from the symptoms that are disrupting you so that you can navigate your mind to find the solutions yourself. The change truly does begin with you.

#mental health #helping #light worker #complex ptsd #childhood trauma #ptsd #abuse survivor #medication #psychology #self improvement #self help #self love #coping #mental illness #emotional abuse #maternal abuse #paternal abuse #tw mental illness

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ISLAM 101: The Position of Good Character in Islam: Part 2

3. Noble character in all aspects of life

The Family

Islam stresses the importance of noble character among all members of the family, as the Prophet ﷺ said, “The best of you are those who treat their wives the best, and I am the best of you in this respect.” (Sunan At-Tirmidhee: 3895)

Despite being the best human being of all time, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ shared household chores with his wives and helped around the house, as ‛Aa’ishah, one of his wives, once said about him, “He used to help his wives with the housework.”(Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 5048)

He also used to joke with his family members. ‛Aa’ishah ~ said, “I accompanied the Prophet ﷺ on a certain journey when I was young and thin. The Prophet ﷺ asked the people to move on, and they marched ahead. Then he turned to me and said, ‘Come on, let us have a race’. I raced him and I won the race. He did not mention this incident again. However, when I later put on more weight and I forgot all about this incident, I accompanied him again on some other journey. He asked the people to march ahead, and they did. Then he asked me to race him. I raced him, but he won. The Prophet laughed and said, ‘This was to make up for my previous defeat.’”(Musnad Ahmad: 26277)

Trade

Because people’s love of wealth may get the better of them and prompt them to engage in forbidden practices, Islam stresses the importance of observing noble character which serves to put an end to such practices. The following are some examples of the points Islam stresses in this respect:

It warns traders who deal with fraud against a severe punishment on the Day of Judgement, as the Qur’an states, “Woe to those who give short measure or weight; those who, when they take a measure from people, exact full measure, but when they give them a measure or weight, hand over less than is due.” (Soorat Al-Mutaffifeen, 83:3).

It urges traders to show kindness and leniency, as the Prophet ﷺ said, “May Allah have mercy on a man who is kind when he buys, when he sells and when he demands his due.”(Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 1970)

Industry

Islam advises workers to observe a number of ethical principles and standards, including the following:

To be as highly proficient at their jobs as they possibly can. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Allah likes to see that when you do something that you do it well.” (Musnad Abu Ya‛laa: 4386, Al-Bayhaqee’sShu‛ab Al-Eemaan: 5313)

To honor their obligations, as the Prophet ﷺ said, “The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he speaks he lies when he promises he breaks his promise and when he is entrusted he betrays the trust.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 33)

4. Noble character under all circumstances

There are no exceptions whatsoever when it comes to talking about a good moral character in Islam. A Muslim is required to follow the dictates of Islamic law and observe noble character even in times of war and in difficult times, for there is no such thing in Islam as the end justifies the means. In other words, bad or unfair methods of doing something are by no means acceptable even if the result of that action is good or positive. It is for this reason that Islam has laid down rules and criteria which govern Muslims’ behavior even in times of war so that they would not succumb to fits of rage, driven by intolerance which feeds their anger and satisfies hatred and malicious and selfish tendencies.

Some War Ethics in Islam

Islam commands justice even with non-Muslims and warns against wronging them in any way: The Qur’an says, “Do not let the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to piety.” (Soorat Al-Maa’idah, 5:8) That is, do not let your enmity for your enemies exceed the limits and turn you away from justice in either words or actions.

It strictly forbids treachery and betrayal when dealing with the enemy: Islam forbids treachery and betrayal even against the enemy, as the Qur’an states, “Allah does not love treacherous people.” (Soorat Al-Anfaal, 8:58)

It strictly forbids mutilation of dead bodies of enemies: It declares mutilation of corpses strictly impermissible, as the Prophet ﷺ once ordered, “Do not mutilate people.” (Saheeh Muslim: 1731)

It prohibits the killing of non-combatants, destroying the environment and causing corruption in the land: Upon dispatching a military expedition to the northern borders of the Roman territory, Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq, the first Rightly-Guided Caliph and the best of all the Prophet’s companions, addressed its leader, Usaamah ibn Zayd, saying, “Do not let your army kill young children, old people or women. Do not uproot or burn palms or cut down fruitful trees. Do not slaughter sheep, cows or camels, except for food. You will come across some people who have set themselves apart in hermitages; leave them to accomplish the purpose for which they have done this.”(Taareekh Ibn ‛Asaakir, vol. 2, p. 50)

Some Aspects of the Prophet’s Life and High Moral Standards

The Prophet ﷺ was the epitome of good character and personal integrity. When ‛Aa’ishah ~, one of the Prophet’s wives, was asked about the character of the Prophet ﷺ, she replied, “His character was the Qur’an.” (Musnad Ahmad: 24601; Saheeh Muslim: 746) This means he translated the noble teachings of the Qur’an into reality.

Humility

The Prophet ﷺ was so humble that he did not like people to rise to their feet upon his arrival and he even forbade them from doing so. Although no one was dearer to his noble companions than the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, they would not stand up for him when they saw him coming, for they knew that he disliked that. (Musnad Ahmad: 12345; Musnad Al-Bazzaar: 6637)

• Before ‛Adiyy ibn Haatim, an Arab notable embraced Islam, he came to Madeenah to find out about the new faith. “As we were making for [the Prophet’s] house,” he later recalled, “there met him an old feeble lady with some children who asked him to stop and he stopped for a long time while she was telling him of her needs. I said to myself, ‘This is certainly no king; he does not behave like Chosroes or Caesar.’” (Musnad Ahmad: 19381)

His actions and movements while in the company of his companions were characterized by homely simplicity and utter humility, so much so that a stranger would not be able to tell who he was. Once, a man came and said, “who amongst you is Muhammed?” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 63)

Anas ibn Maalik said, “Any of the female slaves of Madeenah could take hold of the hand of Allah’s Messenger and take him wherever she wished.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 5724) The expression “take hold of the hand of Allah’s Messenger” is an indication of his extreme kindness and prompt response to the young and the weak. This report reveals the Prophet’s utter humility, in that it mentions his readiness to attend to the needs of some of the most vulnerable members of society, women and female slaves.

Once he declared, “A person who has an atom’s weight of pride in his heart will not enter Paradise.” (Saheeh Muslim: 91)

Mercy

The Prophet ﷺ said, “Those who are merciful will be given mercy by the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One above the heavens will have mercy on you.” (Sunan At-Tirmidhee: 1924; Sunan Abu Daawood: 4941)

His mercy embraced countless aspects, including the following:

Mercy towards children

A Bedouin once came to the Prophet ﷺ and said, “Do you kiss your children? We do not kiss them.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Can I put mercy in your heart after Allah has removed it?” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 5652; Saheeh Muslim: 2317)

On another occasion, a man saw the Prophet ﷺ kissing his grandson, Al-Hasan ibn ‛Ali, and said to him, “I have ten children, but I have never kissed any of them.” The Prophet ﷺ looked disapprovingly at him and said, “He who does not show mercy to others will not be shown mercy.” (Saheeh Muslim: 2318)

Once he carried his granddaughter Zaynab while standing in prayer, and he put her down gently when he prostrated. (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 494, Saheeh Muslim: 543)

If he heard a baby crying while the mother was praying behind him, he would shorten the prayer so that the mother could attend to the baby’s needs. Abu Qataadah narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, “When I begin the prayer, I always intend to make it long; however if I hear a baby crying, I shorten it, as I do not wish to cause his mother any distress.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 675; Saheeh Muslim: 470)

Mercy towards Women

The Prophet ﷺ urged his companions to look after girls and show kindness to them; he used to say, “Whoever is in charge of any of these girls and treats them well, they will be a shield for him against the Fire.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 5649; Saheeh Muslim: 2629)

He even stressed that women must be given their rights and be well cared for and commanded Muslims to make this issue their concern and to advise one another to do so: “Take good care of women.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 4890) He was a shining example of kindness to family members. He once sat beside his camel and put his knee for Safiyyah ~, one of his wives, to put her foot on, in order to get onto it. (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 2120) Whenever his daughter Faatimah ~ came to visit him, he would get up to welcome her, take her by the hand, kiss her and make her sit where he was sitting. (Sunan Abu Dawood: 5217)

Mercy to the weak members of society

The Prophet ﷺ commanded people to sponsor orphans and look after them. “A person who takes care of an orphan and I will be like this in Paradise,” he once said, joining his forefinger and middle finger together by way of illustration. (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 4998)

He considered a person who looks after a widow or a poor person just like a warrior who fights for Allah’s cause, or like one who performs prayers all night without slackness and fasts continuously and never breaks his fast. (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 5661; Saheeh Muslim: 2982)

He regarded showing kindness to the weak members of society and giving them their rights a strong reason to gain Allah’s victory over the enemy as well as gaining more means of subsistence: “Seek help among your weak ones, for you are given provision and help only because of the weak amongst you.”(Sunan Abu Dawood: 2594)

Mercy towards animals

The Prophet’s comprehensive sense of mercy extends even to animals and insects. He urged people to show kindness to animals and warned them against harming them or laying loads on them which are more than they can bear. He said, “Allah has prescribed proficiency in all things. Thus, if you kill, kill well; and if you slaughter, slaughter well. Let each one of you sharpen his blade and let him spare suffering to the animal he slaughters.” (Saheeh Muslim: 1955)

Once he noticed a mound of ants which had been burned up. “Who has set fire to this?” he asked. One of his companions replied, “We have.” “No one should punish with fire except the Lord of the fire,” he disapprovingly said. (Sunan Abu Dawood: 2675)

Justice

The Prophet ﷺ upheld justice under all circumstances and judged by Allah’s rule even if that was against one of his closest family members, in compliance with Allah’s command, “O you who believe, be upholders of justice, bearing witness for Allah alone, even against yourselves or your parents and relatives.” (Soorat An-Nisaa’, 4:135)

When some of his companions came to intercede with him on behalf of a noblewoman who had committed a theft so that she would be spared the punishment, he said, “By Him in whose hand is Muhammad’s soul, even if Faatimah, the daughter of Muhammad, committed a theft, I would cut off her hand.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 4053; Saheeh Muslim: 1688)

When he declared all forms of usury (ribaa) forbidden, he stated that the first usury he declared entirely remitted was that of Al-‛Abbaas ibn ‛Abd Al-Muttalib, his own uncle: “The person whose usury I claim authority over is Al-‛Abbaas ibn ‛Abd Al-Muttalib; it will be abolished, all of it.” (Saheeh Muslim: 1218)

A civilized and cultivated society in his estimation is one in which the weak can claim their rights without fear or hesitation: “Woe to the nation whose individuals do not give the weak his due in full.” (Sunan Ibn Maajah: 2426)

Benevolence and Generosity

The Prophet ﷺ was the most generous of all people, and he was most generous of all in the month of Ramadaan when Jibreel met him; Jibreel used to meet him every night in Ramadaan until the end of the month and teach him the Qur’an. When Jibreel met him, he would be more generous in doing good than a blowing wind [which comes with rain and prosperity].(Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 1803; Saheeh Muslim: 2308)

He never denied the request of anyone who asked him anything. Once a man came to him and asked him for something. The Prophet ﷺ gave him a flock of sheep filling the area between two mountains. The man was so happy that he returned to his people and called them to Islam, saying, “Embrace Islam, for Muhammad is so generous that he gives in charity without fearing poverty.” (Saheeh Muslim: 5423)

Once he received eighty thousand dirhams, so he placed the amount on a mat and gave it in charity, not turning away anyone who asked him for something until the full amount was distributed. (Mustadrak Al-Haakim: 5423)

On another occasion, a man approached him and made a request for something, and the Prophet ﷺ said to him, “I do not have anything right now, but you can buy something in my name, and I will certainly pay for it when I get the money.” ‛Umar turned to him and said, “Allah has not made it compulsory for you to do something beyond your capacity.” This comment offended the Prophet ﷺ a great deal. The man then said to him, “Spend in charity without fearing poverty, for the Lord of the Mighty Throne will not decrease your wealth.” The Prophet ﷺ smiled and his face was radiant with happiness. (Al-Ahaadeeth Al-Mukhtaarah: 88)

When the Prophet ﷺ returned from the Battle of Hunayn, some new converts from the Bedouin tribes who were eager to get their shares of the spoils of war followed him. They drove him to a tree where one of the uncouth Bedouins snatched his mantle off his shoulders, thinking it was part of the spoils of war. “Give me back my mantle,” he said, “for if I had as many camels as the trees [around here], I would divide them all among you. You know very well that I am neither miserly, nor deceitful, nor cowardly.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: 2847)

May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, for he is indeed the epitome of excellent moral character in all aspects of life.

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Jumu'ah Sohbet: 16 February 2024

This week saw so much synchronicity, miraculously in different spaces at different times within our Tariqa - leaving one to declare Subhana'Allah (Glory to the Divine) in awe! With this very message of Shaykh Taner brandished onto our spiritual hearts:

"Continue seeing the Creator in the created, and contemplate on this, and love Allah in your Shaykh because your Shaykh loves Allah in you"

Let me narrate the account, Bismillah (with the name of Allah) ...

#1. Our hearts were first seared with Haq (The Truth) through the analogy of seeking our own "Mad Glen" moment. It is where a regular homeless drunkard came to the rescue of a mother and son in the UK after the young son was invoked by the desperate and exasperated mother to simply pray. The very next moment was a knock of help, borne out of the generally disheartened mother that was always willing to see Allah in "Mad Glen" and with nothing herself, coming to his aid.

Needless to say, we know that the mother and son found emancipation in Islam, coming from a secular background. Because our Shaykh Nishaat himself met the son into his adulthood in South Africa as a Nasheed singer with the stage name of Muslim Belal. Shaykh Nishaat echoed into our consciousness that it is Allah who guides as Al-Hadi. He reminded us that in the Qur'an through the example of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, Allah said, "You give the message, and I will guide them." So making anyone Muslim is not in our hands, but if we can live as human beings, and help those in need, we will see how it plays out! We may also have our "Mad Glen" moments, so we shouldn't treat anyone in a disparaging way.

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#2. Shaykh Nishaat reminded us that we should be looking for the signs of Allah as He says in the Qur’an, "I will show you My signs in yourselves and the horizons." We should understand that Allah is not restricted to working with Muslims or so-called ones. We don't even know who Allah may consider a Muslim or an Atheist. We may look at somebody as a drug addict, drunkard, or hobo, but we don't know what is in their hearts. Poetically did Shaykh Nishaat thereafter declare that Allah veils the signs, but Sufism opens the way for us to see the signs, as the science of signs!

On that matter, your Ammu infact was "infamous" with her relationships with people in impoverished despair, which your Aunty Farzana fondly recounts. How I wouldn't shy away from asking for food that I offered the homeless - back - always seeking their reassurance that they won't throw it away. Another time, we were serving together at a community soup kitchen, and this one homeless lady was complaining, and so I admonished her, and Alhamdulillah, my admonition was appreciated by her. I proceeded to get useful career advice from her, at a time that I found no joy with the design world! It may well have later driven me into Development Studies, in the service of the poor. Shukran Ya Allah (Divine gratitude) retrospectively for the sign!

#3. Shaykh Anjum then potently reflected on what Laylatul Mi'raj means for us Sufis. Beyond being awestruck by the light of Prophet Muhammad PBUH as a paramount and pre-eminent force in creation that returned to the heavens that he came from on the same night. Personally, it is important for us because we are all going on our respective Mi'raj as we are journeying to Allah through Fanafil Shaykh, then Fanafil Rasul, and of course Fanafillah!

Mi'raj means ascension, growing up and rising. For us Sufis, it means that we are trying to ascend ourselves through knowledge, connection, spiritual exercises, Sohbets, inculcation, awareness of the signs around and within ourselves, and the understanding of our Divine purpose. This is done through our repeated focus as repeated remembrance of Allah (Zikr) as aptly translated by Shaykh Taner.

#4. Shaykh Anjum further clarified my point of worry about the prescribed numbers of Salah. We must observe the correct dosage that retains and magnifies our connection, as personally established. We are just in this world as passersby. We have to keep that mindset, holding onto our connections and focusing on Allah! He echoed undeniable Haq (Truth) when he said:

Salah is basic, and there is more that Sufis have to do! We are not part-time people. Salah is only five times a day, whereas Sufis are 24/7, 365, lifetime / Hereafter and onwards. Even after you are gone in this world, it doesn't stop! The basic tickbox of 5 rakaat Salah doesn't apply to Sufis, which is being mean and business like. We don't do business with Allah. We do love! Fana means to totally annihilate yourself. It is not a simple word.

#5. In this article, we are made to appreciate how Allah guides and how everything works together within Allah's processes and order. Just as emphasised by Shaykh Taner, we learn to see Allah in everything as His Divine signs. Our inspired brother and fellow mureed Mphutlane deeply relayed:

“I bear witness that no reality exists but Allah” I see only Allah. I know only Allah. I love only Allah. It is important for us to note that it is not us who do the witnessing and seeing. It is Allah who turns us into His witnesses. It is Allah who turns our tongues and our lives into a Testimony. It is Allah who turns us into his eyes. When we become self-righteous about our acts of faith, we miss the fact that we are not only the witnesses but that we ourselves are the witnessed. For a witness is the light that illuminates to see and therefore becomes seen in the process of seeing. Or as Rama Maharshi puts it:

“The “witness” really means the light that illumines the seer, the seen, and the process of seeing”

Therein ended the blessed, rich synchronicity across different moments in time. I am left in utter gratitude that I am afforded the ability to dive deeply, as deep as the ocean of Sufi knowledge. At a time of physical disability, humbled am I to gain spiritual wings:

Shukran Ya Allah

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