#in shaa Allah everything goes well

[sisterssafespace]

السلام عليكم

What would you say to the parents who don't trust their child . I'm the eldest sibling and I just turned 18 and my mom let me download instagram. Cuz she's strict since our childhood and now she's literally doubting me for having secret conversations on insta like .... brooo I.....I've always been the best child , I've never did something that could make them regret and sad :( And Alhamdulilah I KNOW my Deen and know what's wrong and right for me now ... I guess I'm mature enough but especially my mom she literally doubts soooo much it makes me saddd :(( like ... cmon you don't trust me???? She thinks I'm like other girls but nahhh I'm not!! And that's the reason I don't have anything friends. Cuz I always put my Deen on top and so they feel annoyed so I just leave em!

Would you say something that I can screenshot from here and send to my mom so she can understand.. please?

Also thanks 🫂💐

و عليكم السلام و رحمة الله و بركاته حبيبتي 🤍

First of all, Allahuma barik 18 years olf and already so firm on the Deen and so proud of your religion, may Allah swt make you from the people of the Quran and fill your days with blessings my dear!

Unfortunately, some parents - because of lack of knowledge or because that's just the way they were raised themselves - tend to be very restrictive with their kids, out of love, out of fear for them, out of protection, obviously, but the means are just ineffective. Even if the end goal is noble and understandable, the channel of being dismissive, restrictive, limiting the children's accessibility and straight off refusing to give them access to things was proven to have negative impacts and it does backfire. Today, it is advised to use open communication with one's children instead. For example, instead of closing off on their children and cutting them off from the online world, a parent should rather speak openly to their children or teenagers about why the cyber world is bad, what are the possible threats, what could happen if someone chats you up on Facebook or Instagram, why tik tok is filled with haram, etc. If a mother for example sits her daughter down and says " sweetie, I do love you and I do trust you, but I don't trust strangers on the internet, I don't trust perverts and scammers, I don't trust what can possibly happen, I am afraid you get hurt because sometimes even if you are really being careful you might still fall for someone's scam because you're still young and you don't have that much experience.. " these words would definitely have a hugely different effect on the girl's emotions and on their relationship in general.

Parents shouldn't show their kids any signs of mistrust, on the contrary, they should be honest and they should openly and healthily communicate their thoughts because the kids are mature enough to receive and reciprocate. I wish parents didn't underestimate the maturity of their kids tbh. But it's okay, everything can be worked on and fixed with love and compassion.

And with that being said, the communication goes both ways, the kid should reassure their parents as well that they know what to do, they do follow halal content, islamic pages, they don't interact with the other gender, and they can even suggest that their parents have access to their phones just to be safe.

Again, compassion and communication are the key! I hope this helps 🤍

Kheir in shaa Allah!

-A. Z. 🤍🍃

#sisterssafespace

[zemheri-x]

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#much to think about #once again #in shaa Allah everything goes well

[asma-al-husna]

Allah calls Himself Al-Ghaalib— The Victor, the Predominant— on one occasion in the Quran. Al-Ghaalib is the One who is victorious in every situation. He is the only One who decides and does as He wants with the creation and makes the believers prevail.

The Victor, the Predominant, the One Who Prevails

Ghaalib comes from the root ghayn-laam-baa, which points to two main meanings. The first meaning is to be victorious and to prevail. The second main meaning is to be predominant and overcome.

This root appears 31 times in the Quran in five derived forms. Examples of these forms are yaghliboo (“the will overcome”), ghaaliboona (“victorious”), and maghloobun (“one overpowered”).

Linguistically ghaalib refers to the one possessing the attribute of victory and dominance, whereas ghalaba refers to the verb “to overcome.” From the same root comes the word ghulb in the Quran, Allah says: wa hadaa’iqa ghulba– and gardens of dense shrubbery [Quran, 80:30], which points to a thick foliage of plants to be found in the earth and “overcoming” the soil it is growing in.

Al-Ghaalib is the ultimate one to prevail, control, dominate, and overcome each being and situation with great ease and utmost wisdom— and whenever He pleases.

Al-Ghaalib Himself says: And the one from Egypt who bought him said to his wife, “Make his residence comfortable. Perhaps he will benefit us, or we will adopt him as a son.” And thus, We established Joseph in the land that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah is predominant over His affair, but most of the people do not know. [Quran, 12:21]

“Against all odds”

Allah ‘azza wa jall calls Himself Al-Ghaalib in Surah Yuusuf. In the story of the prophet Yuusuf ‘alayhi sallam everything is intended one way and it goes the other way, a beautiful example of how everything is in the control of Al-Ghaalib.

Yuusuf’s brothers want to get him out of the way so they can get the love of their father. They left him to die in the well, but he survived. Allah says in this surah: Wallahu ghaalibun ‘alaa amrih (And Allah is predominant over His affairs). What He wills will happen, even though everything indicates another way.

Then Al-Azeez, the wealthy ruler, buys Yuusuf and brings him into His palace, and Al-Azeez’s wife, a powerful, beautiful woman, does everything she can to seduce this young, single man who is her slave. Every single aspect is tempting for zinaa– immorality– but Yuusuf doesn’t sway.

He ends up descending from a palace into the darkest prison and from the prison back to a ruling position in Egypt where he is reunited with his beloved father, Yaqoob ‘alayhi sallam. All the events of this story are a clear sign that the final decision is to Al-Ghaalib, “against all odds.” And every human being is like Yuusuf ‘alayhi sallam in that in his affairs Allah is Al-Ghaalib!

How Can You Live By This Name?

1. Have strong belief.

Never fear people and their decisions, never be deceived by the looks of a situation nor be scared of losing your possessions – know that Allah is Al-Ghaalib in Your affairs and He will decide what happens. Next time you feel tempted to care more about the acceptance of people or gaining belongings than trying to please Al-Ghaalib, remind yourself and live by this ayah:  If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome (ghaaliba) you; but if He should forsake you, who is there that can aid you after Him? And upon Allah let the believers rely [Quran, 3:160]

2. Hold onto the truth.

Allah has written, I will surely overcome (la’aghlibanna), I and My messengers. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might [Quran, 58:21] Know that if you stick to the truth and to your Islamic principals you will win; no matter how weak the believers might get, the truth will prevail. This is because Allah is Al-Ghaalib; the victory of those who follow Him and the messengers is His promise and when Allah promises, He delivers.  Allah says: But those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, How many a small company has overcome (ghalabat) a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient [Quran, 2:249] So hold on to the truth, no mater how weak it seems, have strong belief Allah is Al-Ghaalib, have patience and victory will be yours, whether in this life or the next!  And whoever is an ally of Allah and His Messenger and those who have believed – indeed, the party of Allah they will be the predominant (al-ghaaliboona). [Quran, 5:56]

3. Take lessons from the past.

And Pharaoh and his people were overcome (faghuliboo) right there and became debased. [Quran, 7:119] While you read the ayaat in the Quran of the former people and their fates, Allah observes if and how you apply these lessons in your daily life. Do you try to avoid the sins they committed? Look at the characteristics of the people who were defeated because of their transgression, disbelief and arrogance and strive to be better than them in shaa Allah.

4. Don’t let sins overcome you.
In the Hereafter there will be a heart-shaking scene: the people of the Hellfire will beg Allah to release them from the Fire. They will say, “Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame (ghalabat) us, and we were a people astray. [Quran, 23:106] However He (Allah) will say: Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me!”  Verily, there was a party of My servants who used to say: “Our Lord! We believe, so forgive us and have mercy on us, for You are the Best of all who show mercy! But you took them for a laughing stock, so much so that they made you forget My remembrance while you used to laugh at them!) Verily, I have rewarded them this Day for their patience; they are indeed the ones that are successful. [Quran 23: 108-111] Let this scene inspire you to not be overcome by sins in this life and end up like the people begging Allah for one more chance. Instead believe in this life and continuously ask Al-Ghaalib for forgiveness and mercy, as you will not get a second chance to return to this world!

5. Don’t think you can prevail by yourself.
Never attribute any victory or success to yourself, nor dominate others in an unjust way. And [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, No one can overcome (ghaaliba) you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector. [Quran, 8:48] Some people think they can prevail by themselves or they attach their mind or trust to another human being or even object, but eventually they will be defeated.

6. Don’t be deceived.

But, [on the contrary], We have provided good things for these [disbelievers] and their fathers until life was prolonged for them. Then do they not see that We set upon the land, reducing it from its borders? So it is they who will overcome? [Quran, 21:44] Sometimes the wealth, success, beauty and even intelligence of those who disbelieve can be confusing and even tempting. Know that Al-Ghaalib only prolongs the lives of some people for them to increase in their transgression. Say to those who disbelieve, You will be overcome and gathered together to Hell, and wretched is the resting place. [Quran, 3:12]

7. Call upon Al-Ghaalib.

When all people turn against Him after years of calling to Allah, what does Nuh ‘alayhi sallam do? He doesn’t ask others for help, he doesn’t give up, but he turns to Al-Ghaalib and beautifully supplicates:

‎فَدَعَا رَبَّهُ أَنِّي مَغْلُوبٌ فَانتَصِرْ So he invoked his Lord, “Indeed, I am overpowered, so help. [Quran, 54:10] Whenever you feel overpowered, call upon Al-Ghaalib with this Quranic dua’!

Wallahu ta’alaa ‘alem.


O Allah, Al-Ghaalib, we know that You are the One who is predominant in all affairs. Make us of those who have strong belief, hold onto the truth at all times and learn from the lessons You provided us in Your book. Don’t let us be overcome by sin, and make us of those who are victorious in both this life and the Hereafter, ameen!

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[sunshineseri]

Wow, it's been years since I logged into my account. Everything's been great so far. I just turned 23 and I'll be 24 this year wot. Adulting is real, I'm a teacher who needs to get her shit tgt HAHA. I'm in love with F - after all these years it's still him Alhamdulillah. We're getting married next year In Shaa Allah. I can't believe it's happening tho.. I finally found someone who loves me for me. Who listens to me and cares for me, goes beyond his comfort zone for me. It's not going to be easy but with our love and putting our trust in Him, F and I got this! I hope everyone's doing well. Til then 😘

[ummsabrrr]

what are the most important things you look for in a man for marriage

👀😂 tumblr turning into some marriage site lol but okay here goes (warning , essay) 😼 :

Just as every other practicing sister who is looking for sitrah in this world of full of fitnah , a soul mate who can help guide her along the path of Jannah... practicing, studies his religion & is along the path of knowledge, practices his obligated acts of worship on a daily basis , he doesn’t have to be pious , because no one is at a level of piety until they fully reach it In Shaa Allah & that’s very hard to attain... , as long as he’s righteous , his character , personality, manners , the way he speaks and respects others , his actions , pure & clear intentions but only Allah Knows them ... & the main one is if he fears Allah , he would never dare to hurt me unless he allows shaytan to control him through his own desires & lack of Iman in his heart. The way he looks doesn’t really bother me , as long there is attraction , but either way his looks aren’t going to deceive me or help guide me to Jannah lol , his mind, heart & soul to me are the main things. Just as long as he just basically looks after his self, according to cleanliness & etc & ofcourse this all goes the same way.

You know I could write all day about this subject lol , because I’ve been with the opposite of what I wanted in a spouse , so alhamdulilah I am fully aware of how to identify if he is truly who he says he is.... but only Allah Knows the true intentions .

No Riya (showing off) , no swearing/foul language , no getting angry & causing huge fights/arguments over nothing , there will be times where you will fight , you have to fight what the shaytan wants (separation) between you , but it all depends on how you resolve it in the most calmest way... , no negative attitude or personality, being fair & just , communication with everything , treating me well & goes the same way at all times , I’ve been through severe verbal emotional abuse & I never want to go through this again & I hope no sister ever has to go through that In Shaa Allah ...

I honestly don’t expect anything major in him other than him knowing his religion , a good & righteous man , treats me well , & others around me , & knows the rights of marriage between us, you have to look at so many sides of this , because this man will be the father of your children , your life partner , & so much more. Materialism is literally nothing to me , it’s sweet being all romantic & all (gifts etc) , but that’s never ever a must for me lol .

I could keep writing lol , but you get my mindset , & I hope I don’t sound like I’m asking for too much because this is all just basic to me , idk about anyone else , each to their own opinion & ofcourse 100% this all goes the same way In Shaa Allah .

May Allah grant us all pious & righteous spouses 🥀✨

[islamicrays]

My friend is 20 and wants to marry a 50 years old single man (revert,never got married) there is nothing to reject this man , he follows quran and sunnah , he is fully practicing muslim ,now a days its tough to find a man like him , helpful, honest and kind but her parents are kinda not accepting him because 1. The age difference 2. He is from foreign country Now what she should do, and how should she convince her family Jazak Allahu khair,

Assalamu Alaikum,

I am not the best person to advice on such issue. If her parents don't agree then be patient and make dua. I never suggest girls to go against their parents. Marriage should happen with the approval of parents and with their blessing. Please ask her to do istekhara. If its meant to happen Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will make things easier for her in shaa Allah

"Many people misunderstand the concept of the prayer of istikhara. Istikhara is from the word ‘khayr’ and literally means ‘seeking good from Allah’. It is, in essence, a supplication (du’a) asking Allah Most High to bless one’s decision and guide one towards that which is best (khayr) for one – in this life and the next. It is not necessary to see a dream or even a get a ‘feeling.’

As such, when there is an important matter in one’s life (which is not limited to marriage!), one should first employ all the ‘external’ means such as research and taking advice from family, friends and those of wisdom. In fact, according to many Imams, ‘istishara’ (seeking sound counsel) is a sunna before istikhara. When everything seems positive, one should finally make istikhara – meaning saying to Allah that “I have done whatever was in my capacity, and I am about to go ahead with this decision, so I ask you to grant me good and blessings in this venture; and if it is not suitable for me, prevent me from going ahead with it”.

After the istikhara prayer, one simply goes ahead with the task at hand, and – if done properly with sincerity – Allah will make events unfold in the direction that is the best for one’s worldly and next-worldly affairs. It is not a case of now waiting to see a dream or some form of indication whether to go ahead or not. If the task at hand is not good for one’s dunya and/or akhira, Allah Most High will prevent one from going ahead with it, In sha Allah.

The primary reason and aim of performing the istikhara is to act upon the Sunna of the beloved of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace). In fact, some early scholars had a habit of performing istikhara daily – seeking good from Allah in all their day-to-day affairs. They would perform istikhara, for example, before departing for work; hence they wouldn’t then go back to sleep in order to see a dream whether they should go for work!

Finally, it is best to do the istikhara yourself, but one can have someone else do it for you as well. It is similar to asking another person to make du’a for you. And Allah knows best."

-Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

May Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala make things easier for her.

Allahumma Ameen

#question

[islam-for-girls]

Unanswered Du’as ♥

When we make Du’a we are reaching out in love to the Creator of the all things, and when we feel we are ‘unrecognised’ (due to the lack of response in Du’a we feel or notice), it can cause Shaytan to lay traps for unbelief, doubt and like-feelings in our in mind and hearts.

Not having your Du’a answered immediately is a test from Allah SWT, and there are some important things we need to keep in mind when our Du’as are unanswered.

♥ Allah SWT is al-Hakim or Most-Wise This means that Allah SWT has information about the unseen (and the future itself is unseen), which we do not possess. It means Allah SWT knows the best cause and plan of action, and only gives what is the BEST for you. What you feel and do about what Allah SWT decrees is part of your answer to the test and what is best for you and your good deeds will not be lost.

Quran (18:30) Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds - indeed, We will not allow to be lost the reward of any who did well in deeds.

♥ The Du’a is delayed This means that although the things you are asking for is good for you, it is not the right time for them to happen to you. This information is beyond your knowledge. Some humans are such to believe that they are capable of many things, or of holding many things, all to find out at a later date how immature or irrational they were before. They were better prepared for the happening when it finally came to pass at a later date than when they wanted it initially. Allah SWT is the only one who has information of the events which are going to come to pass, therefore it is our lack of knowledge which causes us to feel disappointment over a non-immediate answer.

♥ Your Du’a might bring an evil or unwanted shift in matters Even though your Du’a is good, everything has its plan and place in the universe and this is the Qadr of Allah SWT that we need to learn to accept. It is part of being grateful. Sometimes when we ask Allah SWT for something and it is against that thing’s degree (for example) and potentially would shift things into an unbalanced and potentially evil scenario, this is the case our Du’a (even though good) will not be answered. This goes back to understanding that Allah SWT is al-Hakim. Here is an extreme and fictional example: There is a male who a girl wishes to be her partner, and he wishes so too. Although they both made Du’a to remain together, they never achieved the Nikah and the both of them separated. It was later revealed that the boy whom the girl had so deeply loved, developed bad habits, and it was actually better for her to be with someone else more suitable. Sometimes (in the case of the example) no one does anything wrong, and both people remain good and devote, but that does not take away the case of Allah being Most-Wise and deciding the best outcome for both His servants.

♥ It has been answered already Sometimes you do not realise when something has already been granted to you, this is most especially in the case of asking Allah SWT for more abstract things, like strength or peace or the like. Sometimes Allah SWT might have given you all the conditions and prepositions for peace or happiness etc, but you choose to deny them or ignore them. You don’t want to do the work... It may be as simple as you not noticing, or it may go so far as you needing you realize what you have and utilizing it to it’s best potential.

♥ I hope you enjoyed this post and that is was beneficial to you, there will be another addition to this post with more information, in shaa Allah ♥

♥ Please let me know if you have any questions or queries, in shaa Allah ♥

#dua #quran #muslim #quranic #hadith

[ukhtinotes]

A message to the suffering hearts:

،  بسم الله الر حمن الر حيم 

, ا لسلام عليكم  

To whom it may concern: 

First and foremost, I would like to send my prayers and love to those whose heart is in pain, brokenness, emptiness, or sufferance. I pray that the suffering will soon end and that  In Shaa Allah (ان شا الله ), with the will and blessings of Allah will your heart be healed, full and ready to love and be loved again. Ameen (امينا ). 

I will keep this short and concise as possible. Here goes nothing.

Heartbreaks are inevitable. The heart can break over countless and multiple reasons; not necessarily be broken by our spouses but friends, family or in the event that causes a sense of displease can already break someone’s heart.  

Heartbreaks are tests from Allah, it is never to put you in a state of misery or a form of repercussions. Why do Allah give us heartbreaks? It is only to bring us closer to HIM, to bring us back to prostrations to HIM. A test of faith, I must say. 

Allah does not empty our hands but only to replace it with something much greater and better than what’s taken. Indeed, Allah knows best, and wants what is for the better for his ummah. Do remember, trials and tests are blessings of Allah. Alhamdulillah.

Oh brothers and sisters, do not lose hope, faith, love and most importantly do not stop praying, making lots and lots of du’a to Allah. 

The phase of getting your heart broken or being broken as a whole are the worst and dreadful experience ever. Being in such a fragile state, it is easier to fall into the gloom of depressions that will henceforth create many negative thoughts. IT IS OKAY TO BE SAD AND GRIEVE. Let every tears that you shed falls onto the prayer mat, let every cries you utter be only to Allah and Allah only. Let every heartbreak makes you fall into sujood and let every motivational quotes that’ll strengthen you comes from the Qur’an. 

~Important Tips:

Guard your tongue: After a heated argument/break-up/heartbreak, ill-speeches regarding the other party is quite commonly the case. Do not curse, wish the worst for them or evil speak about them. The best is to just remain calm, see the blessings instead and importantly, du’a that they are not ill-speaking of you as well. Mutual respect. The tongue is a double-edge sword.  

Veil your affairs: To have a confidante, someone to rely on, to share all your secrets to, are the best kind of friend to ever have. Alhamdulillah if you have such friend(s) but do keep in mind to always KEEP IT PRIVATE. Not everyone in school, on social media and the world needs to know what happen, or what’s up with your private affairs with the involved person. Veiling your affairs not only veil yourself from evil eyes and evil talk but you are also respecting the other party by veiling them from such humiliation. Evil talks and eyes are everywhere, even amongst those we trust. So keep it private, let only Allah knows. InshaaAllah, we will all be protected from humiliation.

Forgive and seek forgiveness BUT DO NOT FORGET: Forgive but do not forget. Do not forget what you’re blessed with, do not forget the lessons it taught you, do not forget the good the other person has/had done for you, do not forget that you once loved them, do not forget the happiness you felt with them, finally do not forget to love and be loved again. Let them know you have forgiven them and always seek forgiveness from them as well as seeking forgiveness from Allah. Seek forgiveness for any unintentional hurt you have non-deliberately caused them to feel. Seek forgiveness for any intentional hurt you deliberately caused them to feel.

Purify your intentions: Anything you do during or after a break-up is for the sake of Allah and for the sake of yourself and your recovery. Nothing should be done out of vengeance, hatred, show-off or jealousy. Also, Do not change yourself into someone you are not just to prove your worth. Its not worth it.

Re-evaluate yourself: Ever wonder, what if we are the toxic ones? Sometimes its not all about ourselves and how miserly the others are. Do not self-victimise and self-loath so much. We loath, we blame, we think and see ourselves as the victim left in misery. Probably the other party does that too. But what does these get you? Re-evaluate yourself & actions; improve into a better person. In all of these, ask Allah to show you the righteous behaviours and the excellent attributes in a person and in an ummah islam by granting you with friends of such traits to be as examples. Watch, learn, practice it.  

Du’a: Du’a are wishes, who doesn't want wishes to come true? Keep making du’a, In Shaa Allah, your du’a comes true. Do not du’a for easier challenges or an easy life but du’a for strength, faith, determination in overcoming any challenges Allah tests you with. In Shaa Allah, come what may.  

Accept fate: To be able to accept fate is a sign of moving on. Accepting is letting go what is holding you back. Let it go, move on; always forward, just keep swimming. Accepting fate is accepting and not questioning the qadr of Allah. Our whole life has been written by Allah and already has been predestined. So, remember that everything happens is by the will and permission of Allah. Be blessed, for every removal will be replaced with something greater. There are purpose and reasons for everything.

Move on: Moving on is not the end. Moving on is letting go of the past, of what’s done and moving forward in life. Moving on is not forgetting what has been felt, moving on is not loving someone any lesser or not loving them at all but to move on is only for the reason of finding a better purpose, a better love and lover and also for a better you. Do not harp on things that cannot be changed, dwell in dusty history or force a lover to love the same love again because nothing can ever be the same if he doesn’t have love for you anymore. It hurts but move on. Just Move On. 

Its long and wordy but I hope its comprehensive and helpful, the least.. You are apart from any veil, happiness or sorrows are yours to unveil. You pick, you choose, this is your life, no one else will wear your shoes. Different people, different struggles, you’re not the only one tripping over life’s hurdles, Allah will never test us with more than what we can handle. Sabr, and In Shaa Allah, life’s candle will soon be rekindled. 

Stay strong, keep making du’a, continue praying to Allah.

Have faith. Always more, never lesser. 

.ان شا الله

**SubhanAllah, I am no saint nor the most pious, but the last heartbreak I got was the most impactful, life-changing, smack-on-the-face experience for me. So, what I’m sharing and writing are solely base on my personal experience, thoughts and advices**

#love #heartbreak #allah #inshaallah #islam #tips #trust Allah #allahuakbar #Alhamdulilah for everything #ameen #message #ukhti #thoughts

[deenbeforedunya]

Recently, I have been going through a lot. I haven’t been able to the Ibadaah I want to do in Ramadhan.i recently got married but things seem to be good for the most part. The thing is I had to go through a lot for it to happen.

2/2: Basically another family was interested in my husband, they decided to create a Chaos during my wedding and reception they should aggressive behaviour towards me in front of my in-laws (they were family freinds). My in laws understood there true face but my husband still seems to be nice to the family. I try not to bring it up but honestly I feel emotionally drained from the incident. I just don’t know what to do

dude i’m so sorry you had to go through that. and they were definitely in the wrong for creating all of that chaos. it’s hard to have someone close to you still not see the true color of people. all i can really say is that the truth always comes out, and people’s true faces are always seen eventually. i think the best thing for you to do is not give your attention to that family, or what they do (unless its completely crazy) just focus on ramadan and praying for yourself. in shaa Allah everything will work out the way it’s supposed to. I hope the rest of your ramadan goes well in shaa Allah

#anonymous #answered #Anonymous

[50shadesofsweetnesss]

Been so preoccupied with work and university applications sigh

My life doesn’t feel the same anymore

I really pray everything goes well In Shaa Allah

I’m glad no one I know follows me here

[sisterssafespace]

Dear sister,

We are looking for a suitable match for my elder sister. We've had a horrible incidence earlier ending with calling off the wedding last year. My parents started the search again. We've met more than 15 families until now, not bragging but none of them rejected my sister. Our utmost priority is a deeni family, for instance if the family faces any kind of crisis they would resort it with Islamic solution and not just lose hope on Allah.

So we met a family yesterday, we had lunch together. Considering just for this dunya, the family was very simple, friendly, social kind of people, they like to explore new culture and easily get along with people different religion and they have grown up in a diverse culture, which is very different in our case we are not very conservative family but tries to follow as much sunnah as possible. Me and my sister now more focused towards our Akhirah and it is like if anything happens, we need someone to keep reminding us of Allah not just take us for shopping or car drive. We are quiet sensitive kind of girls, especially my sister after she has gone through an abusive engagement, she is a little paranoid.

And as far as my parents our concerned, even they are not very satisfied but they fear if we keep rejecting like this we won't be able to find a good match after a certain age, as my sister has turned 28. And it is quite difficult to get good options after certain age in India. They are trying to speak to our relatives to get more clarity to which my relatives who we can absolutely rely on says, maybe my sister might become the means of guidance to their path of Islam.

The boy says he is very flexible with everything, he doesn't have a problem with my sister taking hijab. He is not very regular with Salah though he tries, he said(only Allah knows the truth)

His mother(who absolutely loved my sister) has quite a liberal thinking, she kept saying we have to keep our duniya going along with deen, which in a way is correct but keeping dunya on a back foot and deen on a front foot is how we try function. She even forcefully got their numbers exchanged by the end of lunch. Although the boy was sensible enough and knew it won't be appropriate, so he just gave his number and asked to text him only if my sister feels comfortable.

My only concern is kids follows their parents path, for instance my mother has to taught us to give Sadqah every single day and I don't know if they follow such basic things. I know I shouldn't be too quick in judging but I feel they lack basic essence of Islam. I mean is the boy getting married for the sake of marriage or does he realizes the importance of this Sunnah.

Salam sweet one,

I could feel the worry and the concern in your words, Allahuma barik you sound very very attached to your deen and you sound ( as you sister ) like you have got your priorities in the right order, Allahuma barik lakunna ✨

Hmm, where to start? I will re-use the hadith of our Prophet ﷺ about the most suitable man to marry:

The Messenger of Allah said: "When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with proposes to (someone under the care) of one of you, then marry to him. If you do not do so, then there will be turmoil (Fitnah) in the land and abounding discord (Fasad)."

So character and deen (which are two sides of the same coin) are extremely important, which means that valuing and giving so much importance to the deen is your right, you are not crazy, you are not delusional (like what this modern day society would consider, AstaghfiruAllah). I can relate because I come from a very liberal society that considers Islam in 5 words: Faith is in the heart (an internal matter). 🤦🏽‍♀️ So I do understand your dilemma. Allahu al mustaān. However, the common and basic solution to this is to pray Istikhara? I hope your sister is already doing that, she should pray it often and not just once and pray that Allah swt guides her to the right decision. I know it has been a systematic answer to any marriage-related question or issues but because that's the way the sunnah teaches us. When confused or in need to make a decision, we have to ask Allah swt to choose for us or guide us to the right choice, and shield us from the choice that is bad and harmful for us, our duniya, and our deen.

Maybe I have spoken more generally, but, I have two specific remarks: I don't think you need me to mention how compulsory and important prayer (on time) is, some scholars go to even condemn the person who doesn't pray a non-Muslim, so if your sister values prayer and can't see herself marrying a guy who is not committed to his prayer then it is her absolute right, if it is a deal breaker for her, to say no to this guy. She should have her boundaries clear.

My second remark is also related to sth you spoke about, how kids tend to follow the footsteps of their parents, well, in the same way, the wife often tends to be influenced by her husband. In my real life I have known a lot of cases where the girl would be more religious than her partner and after marriage, she changes (to please him or being fully convinced, Allahu aālam), and it goes both ways, if the husband is more religious, eventually, she will be influenced by him as well. And even in the best case scenario, where he won't influence her to change and loosen her principals and be more flexible, if she still held on tightly to her deen, marital problems will eventually stem between them, from her built up frustration towards him, or disappointment, or displeasure, or dissatisfaction or whatnot, la qaddar Allah (God forbid). I am not trying to deepen your concern nor your sister's paranoia, I am just trying to make you consider all scenarios. But at the end of the day, it's Allah's will and plan that work. Allah swt says be and it is. If He swt has planned that this is the perfect fit for your sister and that she will be the reason for his guidance and his commitment to his deen, then that's what's going to happen. Nothing is impossible for Allah swt.

Nevertheless, there is this famous saying in Law :

ما بُني على باطل فهو باطل

What is built on falsehood is false.

I want you to tell your sister to make sure that she won't marry this guy or anyone else FOR THE WRONG REASONS, be it her age (rolling my eyes, 28 is fine!!!!!!!), The parental pressure, someone's financial status, etc etc.. The day she decides to marry someone, it should be for the right reasons and she should be clear on her understanding of marriage and on her goals, expectations, plans, everything. We tend to rush into marriage because that's what people do and because everyone around us is getting married. A lot of people get married, that's correct, but only few of them understand the meaning of a partnership, a companionship in the path of Allah swt, a wordly journey towards Jannah with someone you share a life with, responsibilities with, kids with, heartbreaks with, losses with, deaths of loved ones with, sicknesses and struggles and calamities with, etc. You really have to carefully choose the person who is up for that! If you were going on a road trip, somewhere far far away, and you knew it would get uncomfortable and scary, you knew the trip will be very challenging, and you were allowed to take only one person with you, wouldn't you want to carefully choose that person? What would be the criteria to choose? Think about it.. Do you see my point? May Allah swt make it easy for All of us.

Finally, I pray your sister finds her peace and makes the right choice. Tell her to listen to her gut. Oftentimes, in these matters of marriage, when you know you know, if she felt at peace around him, then probably there's something there worth pursuing, in spite of everything. And may Allah swt ease all her affairs and yours, and grant you both the righteous spouse that knows your worth and puts his Deen first. And tell her not to worry about the age and whatnot, a spouse is a risq from Allah swt Ar-Razzaq, and He will grant her her risq when the right time comes. In shaa Allah.

To conclude, I will leave you with this beautiful duaa that Musa (as) said, and then Allah swt rewarded him with a righteous spouse:

رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ

rabbi innee lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeerun

'O my Lord, surely I have need of whatever good You send me.'

- A. Z. 🍃

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[ellyasbellah]

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[asma-al-husna]

Allah calls Himself Al-Ghaalib— The Victor, the Predominant— on one occasion in the Quran. Al-Ghaalib is the One who is victorious in every situation. He is the only One who decides and does as He wants with the creation and makes the believers prevail.

The Victor, the Predominant, the One Who Prevails

Ghaalib comes from the root ghayn-laam-baa, which points to two main meanings. The first meaning is to be victorious and to prevail. The second main meaning is to be predominant and overcome.

This root appears 31 times in the Quran in five derived forms. Examples of these forms are yaghliboo (“the will overcome”), ghaaliboona (“victorious”), and maghloobun (“one overpowered”).

Linguistically ghaalib refers to the one possessing the attribute of victory and dominance, whereas ghalaba refers to the verb “to overcome.” From the same root comes the word ghulb in the Quran, Allah says: wa hadaa’iqa ghulba– and gardens of dense shrubbery [Quran, 80:30], which points to a thick foliage of plants to be found in the earth and “overcoming” the soil it is growing in.

Al-Ghaalib is the ultimate one to prevail, control, dominate, and overcome each being and situation with great ease and utmost wisdom— and whenever He pleases.

Al-Ghaalib Himself says: And the one from Egypt who bought him said to his wife, “Make his residence comfortable. Perhaps he will benefit us, or we will adopt him as a son.” And thus, We established Joseph in the land that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah is predominant over His affair, but most of the people do not know. [Quran, 12:21]

“Against all odds”

Allah ‘azza wa jall calls Himself Al-Ghaalib in Surah Yuusuf. In the story of the prophet Yuusuf ‘alayhi sallam everything is intended one way and it goes the other way, a beautiful example of how everything is in the control of Al-Ghaalib.

Yuusuf’s brothers want to get him out of the way so they can get the love of their father. They left him to die in the well, but he survived. Allah says in this surah: Wallahu ghaalibun ‘alaa amrih (And Allah is predominant over His affairs). What He wills will happen, even though everything indicates another way.

Then Al-Azeez, the wealthy ruler, buys Yuusuf and brings him into His palace, and Al-Azeez’s wife, a powerful, beautiful woman, does everything she can to seduce this young, single man who is her slave. Every single aspect is tempting for zinaa– immorality– but Yuusuf doesn’t sway.

He ends up descending from a palace into the darkest prison and from the prison back to a ruling position in Egypt where he is reunited with his beloved father, Yaqoob ‘alayhi sallam. All the events of this story are a clear sign that the final decision is to Al-Ghaalib, “against all odds.” And every human being is like Yuusuf ‘alayhi sallam in that in his affairs Allah is Al-Ghaalib!

How Can You Live By This Name?

1. Have strong belief.

Never fear people and their decisions, never be deceived by the looks of a situation nor be scared of losing your possessions – know that Allah is Al-Ghaalib in Your affairs and He will decide what happens. Next time you feel tempted to care more about the acceptance of people or gaining belongings than trying to please Al-Ghaalib, remind yourself and live by this ayah:  If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome (ghaaliba) you; but if He should forsake you, who is there that can aid you after Him? And upon Allah let the believers rely [Quran, 3:160]

2. Hold onto the truth.

Allah has written, I will surely overcome (la’aghlibanna), I and My messengers. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might [Quran, 58:21] Know that if you stick to the truth and to your Islamic principals you will win; no matter how weak the believers might get, the truth will prevail. This is because Allah is Al-Ghaalib; the victory of those who follow Him and the messengers is His promise and when Allah promises, He delivers.  Allah says: But those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, How many a small company has overcome (ghalabat) a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient [Quran, 2:249] So hold on to the truth, no mater how weak it seems, have strong belief Allah is Al-Ghaalib, have patience and victory will be yours, whether in this life or the next!  And whoever is an ally of Allah and His Messenger and those who have believed – indeed, the party of Allah they will be the predominant (al-ghaaliboona). [Quran, 5:56]

3. Take lessons from the past.

And Pharaoh and his people were overcome (faghuliboo) right there and became debased. [Quran, 7:119] While you read the ayaat in the Quran of the former people and their fates, Allah observes if and how you apply these lessons in your daily life. Do you try to avoid the sins they committed? Look at the characteristics of the people who were defeated because of their transgression, disbelief and arrogance and strive to be better than them in shaa Allah.

4. Don’t let sins overcome you.
In the Hereafter there will be a heart-shaking scene: the people of the Hellfire will beg Allah to release them from the Fire. They will say, “Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame (ghalabat) us, and we were a people astray. [Quran, 23:106] However He (Allah) will say: Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me!”  Verily, there was a party of My servants who used to say: “Our Lord! We believe, so forgive us and have mercy on us, for You are the Best of all who show mercy! But you took them for a laughing stock, so much so that they made you forget My remembrance while you used to laugh at them!) Verily, I have rewarded them this Day for their patience; they are indeed the ones that are successful. [Quran 23: 108-111] Let this scene inspire you to not be overcome by sins in this life and end up like the people begging Allah for one more chance. Instead believe in this life and continuously ask Al-Ghaalib for forgiveness and mercy, as you will not get a second chance to return to this world!

5. Don’t think you can prevail by yourself.
Never attribute any victory or success to yourself, nor dominate others in an unjust way. And [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, No one can overcome (ghaaliba) you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector. [Quran, 8:48] Some people think they can prevail by themselves or they attach their mind or trust to another human being or even object, but eventually they will be defeated.

6. Don’t be deceived.

But, [on the contrary], We have provided good things for these [disbelievers] and their fathers until life was prolonged for them. Then do they not see that We set upon the land, reducing it from its borders? So it is they who will overcome? [Quran, 21:44] Sometimes the wealth, success, beauty and even intelligence of those who disbelieve can be confusing and even tempting. Know that Al-Ghaalib only prolongs the lives of some people for them to increase in their transgression. Say to those who disbelieve, You will be overcome and gathered together to Hell, and wretched is the resting place. [Quran, 3:12]

7. Call upon Al-Ghaalib.

When all people turn against Him after years of calling to Allah, what does Nuh ‘alayhi sallam do? He doesn’t ask others for help, he doesn’t give up, but he turns to Al-Ghaalib and beautifully supplicates:

‎فَدَعَا رَبَّهُ أَنِّي مَغْلُوبٌ فَانتَصِرْ So he invoked his Lord, “Indeed, I am overpowered, so help. [Quran, 54:10] Whenever you feel overpowered, call upon Al-Ghaalib with this Quranic dua’!

Wallahu ta’alaa ‘alem.


O Allah, Al-Ghaalib, we know that You are the One who is predominant in all affairs. Make us of those who have strong belief, hold onto the truth at all times and learn from the lessons You provided us in Your book. Don’t let us be overcome by sin, and make us of those who are victorious in both this life and the Hereafter, ameen!


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[agingerismblog]

Is it 2020 already? MasyaAllah!

Assalammualaikum,

I miss my tumblr a lot. My last semester were shot of terrible semester and I dont know why. it seem though for me, yes i know it was different with Diploma life but this one was kinda real man. I cant even imagine if having a whole semester year like this. I cant breathe either.

By the way, life is going good dude. now really gonna paid off my works load in semester 5 just laying on my bed and read everything in social media. “assignments, let me rest first and same goes to my brain. we wants to hols!” But im actually scares about my upcoming result exam so well i did not know either i went good or bad on my exam. I really doa that every of my papers got flying colours. Aamiin!

so, hands up. what do i really want to achieve on 2020:

1) of course solat at the exact time. (i know it is not that hard, it just me)

2) be kind to everyone (even they are killing me inside. I need to learn more about sabr. Doa for me.)

3) Dont hate people or revenge. (It just not you, Nadihah)

4)Stop complaining and start better (please avoid yourself from excuses in everything, Nadihah)

5) Umrah tour. (In Shaa Allah. I does not believe in money power but Allah S.W.T. He is the best planners ever!)

6) makes my yayah happy always and reduce his stress. hahaha. 

7) Khatam my Al-Quran before and during Ramadhan

8) more zikr practices in since i wake up in the morning and before i send myself to bed.

9) help more people as much as i can tho.

10) be cool and start my beauty care back (not necessary but i still wan to :()

for all, this might the things i wanna do in 2020. Ya Allah may all my dreams come true and hopefully i can help more people in life for the sake of You, Ya Aziz Ya Ghaffar! and may I get Dean list for this semester 5 once more. Aamiin, Aamiin Ya Rabbal Al Aamiin.

[hak-7]

THE CREATION OF ADAM EPISODE 2: THE BEGINNING OF TIME FOR HUMANITY AS SALAAMU AHLAYKUM WA JUMU'AH ‎MUBARAKAH:‎ With The Name Allah The Most Merciful ‎Benefactor The Most Merciful Redeemer. ‎There ‎is ‎none deserving ‎worship or our ‎complete ‎trust ‎except Allah. Allah has neither ‎equal nor any partner; The Creator of ‎Everything. ‎‎‎Mohammed the Prophet ‎ﷺ‎ is the ‎‎universal ‎messenger of Allah sent as ‎a mercy to ‎all the ‎worlds and as a ‎mercy to all ‎humanity.‎ Allah revealed; Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he was nothing (not even) ‎mentioned? Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: So We gave him (the ‎gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way; whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his ‎‎(man’s own) will. (76:1-3)‎ In shaa Allah, we want to continue with our series on the “Creation” of Adam (the Free will and the Will). As ‎we embark upon this line of teaching, we hope to shed some light on man as a created being that grows into ‎greater dimensions of self until he ultimately discovers himself and Allah. We said last week it is reported in ‎ahadith that Prophet Mohammed ‎ﷺ‎ said: man`arafa nafsahu faqad `arafa ‎rabbahu, the ‎one who ‎knows himself will know his Lord. Last week we also mentioned that Adam was made to “Return To Allah”, ‎in that Adam grows into greater imaan (faith) and trust until he chooses to return to Allah. Today our topic is ‎‎“The Beginning of Time For Humanity”.‎ Allah; Highly Glorified is Allah Above All Things; revealed in the surah (chapter) we opened with titled Insaan or ‎man and/or time in an interrogative fashion; it says has not considerable time passed when the human being ‎did not exist? That he was nothing and no reference was made to him?‎ As we continue with the Creation of Adam and humanity, we go to the biological beginnings and here Allah ‎says he Created man from a sperm. The sperm is the germ that begins the process of birth and brings the ‎person into the material and physical reality. Allah says so as to try or test the human being or the person who ‎is to become a human being. ‎ From the verse, we cited; we get the reference to man’s physical path to the material reality. It speaks to the ‎process of the sperm’s fertilization of the female's eggs. It doesn’t mention the female nor the egg; it hints at ‎a connection with the word ‎أَمْشَاجٍ‎; am-shaa-jin translated mixture; then ‎نَّبْتَلِيهِ‎ na-ba-ta-lee-he (that he may try ‎him). He is a creature given form and then guidance through the form to see if he would after being given the ‎gift or blessing of consciousness awareness; would he (you) be grateful. Man’s initial guidance is given to him ‎through his own form; his initial form was taught by Allah the nature of things and in particular the nature of ‎Angels (we will get back to this). ‎ ADAM IS ALIVE BUT ADAM HAS TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE AND ‎HOW TO PERPETUATE THE LIFE OF THOSE WHO COME AFTER HIM. ‎ HUMILITY THE MARK OF THE ORIGINAL MAN:‎ Allah revealed; A. L. M. (This is) the Revelation of the Book in which there is no doubt, from the Lord of the ‎Worlds. Or do they say, "He has forged it"? Nay, it is the Truth from thy Lord, that thou mayest admonish a ‎people to whom no warner has come before thee; in order that they may receive guidance. It is Allah Who has ‎created the heavens and the earth, and all between them, in six Days, and is firmly established on the Throne ‎‎(of Authority); ye have none, besides Him, to protect or intercede (for you): will ye not then receive ‎admonition? He rules (all) affairs from the heavens to the earth: in the end will (all affairs) go up to Him, on a ‎Day, the space whereof will be (as) a thousand years of your reckoning. Such is He, the Knower of all things, ‎hidden and open, the Exalted (in power), the Merciful; He Who has made everything which He has created ‎most good: He began the creation of man with (nothing more than) clay, And made his progeny from a ‎quintessence of the nature of a fluid despised. But He fashioned him in due proportion, and breathed into him ‎something of His spirit. And He gave you (the faculties of) hearing and sight and feeling (and understanding): ‎little thanks do ye give! (32:1-9)‎ Humility; the act of humbling oneself is the test of reality for man. Humility takes “time” we realize humility ‎after we realize that we are here and had no hand in the process of how we got here. That’s the ‎أَحْسَنَ‎ ahsana ‎‎“good” Allah created in everything. And in man’s humble beginnings Allah created him from nothing more than ‎طِينٍ‎ tzeen or clay; something that conforms to the shape it’s given. Then Allah goes on to mention, and ‎those who came after him from a fluid despised (sperm), from something you want to clean up from and don’t ‎even want to touch. Not him but those who come after him. ‎ Therefore, Allah starts the process with clay and then it perpetuates itself from something you really don’t ‎want any contact with. Allah fashions man as well as gives him his spirit; along with that spirit came hearing, ‎sight, feeling, and understanding; in other words Allah made you consciously aware of your existence before ‎you even know how you got here; how can we be ungrateful? So; Allah reveals “little thank do you give”.‎ Now we know “clay” is metaphor but we read “hearing” and if we “listen” to what we read that’s when we ‎actually heard it. When we read we are “hearing” our own mind talk to us and if we read what Allah revealed ‎we are hearing ourselves tell ourselves what our “Creator” is saying to us. If we accept what we are reading ‎to ourselves that Allah revealed then we are being guided. Accepting to be guided is the initial premise of ‎humility.‎ From the first reading we read; “so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way; ‎whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his (man’s own) will”. Rest on what? Rest on his “own will”. ‎What are the tools he’s given? He is given hearing and sight first. The baby comes into the world of man and ‎his initial sense is hearing and then sight. Hearing starts the process of consciousness.‎ The beginning of time as we understand time; for humanity starts with the creation of Adam. There is really no ‎need to concern ourselves with the beginning of time overall. That, for humanity will continue to be a mystery. ‎Humanity gets its start with the creation of Adam. The human being is the final product of creation. Destined ‎to be the crown achievement of the creative process set in motion in the beginning time itself. We want to ‎emphasis that man is as we said; man is “destined” to be the crown of creation. Once he reaches that ‎destination, he will better understand the Creation of the heavens and the Earth. He will only be the crown of ‎creation if he freely accepts the guidance of Allah, Alhamdulillah Ameen.‎ PART TWO Allah revealed; By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), ‎Verily Man is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual ‎teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.‎ (103:1-4) FREE WILL THE MAKEUP OF THE ORIGINAL WILL AND THE SPIRIT OF MAN ‎ UNDERSTANDING MAN IS TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO LIVE:‎ We spoke of the Amanah or the free will. Free Will is also one of Adam’s trademarks in other words; free will is ‎an attribute that identifies man. Man’s will also carries with it man’s spirit; His will is also his spirit. Adam’s ‎first spirit is given through teaching. How do we know this? Allah states clearly in the Qur’aan he taught Adam ‎and presented Adam to the Angels. Then he later revealed that when I (Allah) breath into him My “Ruh”, obey ‎him. These are the first two process of creation; understanding of the natural environment and then the spirit ‎of Allah. By spirit in this context, we mean insight. We know Allah revealed that the blind are not equal to the ‎seeing.‎ Time for man starts with a hearing; meaning life starts with sound and they say sound is vibration. Vibration is ‎movement. If something is vibrating it’s moving even if we can’t see it’s movement. We are taught ‎that everything is moving, the earth, the sun, the entire solar system they say is moving although we ‎don’t detect it’s movement. ‎ The baby comes here and it’s primary attribute or it’s greatest tool for development is hearing. He ‎first begins to hear then he begins to see. That’s his first will and his second will biologically. These are ‎the initial tools of time. Without them he will not develop in fact he cannot develop. He needs to hear ‎to develop speech and he needs to see to develop taste and when I say taste, I mean discretion. We ‎know he can feel the touch and warmth of its mother and taste the milk and food it’s given.‎ Sound and sight are what gives growth to his individual will and his senses enhance his will as a ‎biological being. The more he hears and sees the more he learns what the physical reality is and what it ‎offers. What he likes and what he doesn’t like, what he wants and what he doesn’t want. ‎ IBLIS AMONG THE ANGELS:‎ We said; man’s initial guidance is given to him through his own form; his initial form was taught by Allah the ‎nature of things and in particular the nature of Angels. The baby comes here from the womb environment ‎protected from the world of man. He (or she) cannot see what’s out there nor can we see what’s in the womb; ‎well we can get an ultrasound to get a glimpse but his naked eye cannot pierce the womb environment; the ‎development stages of the womb environment are preparing the child to enter into the physical world of man ‎and he or she is protected in that environment. But he definitely can’t see out. He doesn’t know he’s coming ‎nor does he see what’s coming and he doesn’t know what’s coming. He spends nine months in the womb developing. ‎ At this time, he’s like clay; meaning he’s being molded and shaped for the physical world and when he enters ‎the physical world he is molded and shaped by the physical world he is born into. Adam is created or born via ‎the same type of process. He’s taught the nature of the physical environment he is created in and if he’s is ‎able to tell them their nature or names then obviously he understands what he has been taught. However, he ‎still doesn’t know himself. He knows the angels and if he knows the angels, he knows Ibis. ‎ There is no mention of Allah presenting Adam to Iblis but we know Iblis was there. We know that Allah would ‎have to know Iblis would be present among the angels, as Muslims and believers we have to accept that as a ‎fact even if it doesn’t say it directly. Iblis was to be present at the initial presentation. If I call a meeting with ‎my followers there are those who say they follow me or at least act as if they follow me; they will be present ‎too.‎ They will be there to see what’s going on; they can’t afford to miss something and they want to know what ‎you are telling your followers. You know they are there also. You know there are some there that don’t mean ‎well. They act as if they mean well but in actuality, they are there to create dissension and fitna. ‎ So here, we have Allah informing the angels that he is going to “Create” a “Khalifah”. So they know what’s ‎coming and although it doesn’t mention it Iblis knows what’s coming. Here we are getting a better picture of ‎what’s happening or what’s going to happen. Understand that Iblis was there from the beginning. ‎ ADAM REPRESENTS MAN’S PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE:‎ Adam is the first man and the first prophet we say or I’ll say they say. There is no mention of Adam ‎being the first Prophet in the Qur’aan nor is he called a messenger. He not presented to us by Allah as ‎either, he’s presented as man, as khalifah. Furthermore, he is presented to us as a student and our ‎parents. ‎ Is he a Prophet? What did he foretell? Is he a messenger? What message did he bring? None of these, ‎Adam himself is the message. Adam is a representative and Adam starts the beginning of time, the ‎beginning of man i.e. humanity and the beginning of revelation. For human beings there is no man, ‎there is no humanity and there is no time before Adam. ‎ Who is Adam? Why is Adam referenced? So why is Adam important? Is Adam important? There is a ‎Biblical saying “as it was in the beginning so shall it be in the end” In hadith it says the Prophet said ‎ﷺ‎ ‎بَدَأَ الإِسْلاَمُ غَرِيبًا وَسَيَعُودُ كَمَا بَدَأَ غَرِيبًا فَطُوبَى لِلْغُرَبَاءِ‏‎; Al-Islam began with the poor and it will return to the poor ‎so blessed be the poor; some translate it as Al-Islam began as something strange and it will return to ‎being strange so blessed be the strangers. We have general idea of what poor means. In Arabic if I say; ‎غير كافئ‎ Ghair kafidan; it means poor. It’s different from miskeen ‎مسكين. Ghurayb ‎غريبis the Arabic word used in the hadith and some translate it as strange; now what does ‎that mean? To know and understand what something is, what it’s going to be or where It’s going you ‎have to go back to where it began. Back to the start. What’s strange about that? Strange means ‎unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand and it means also not previously ‎visited, seen, or encountered; unfamiliar or alien. ‎ So the Hadith is saying Al-Islam started as something; in the simple terms unfamiliar but we say it’s the ‎same message that all the prophets came with, Is it? No “tauheed” is what all the Prophets came with. ‎Tauheed refers to the oneness of Allah and the unity of creation. Tauheed is something man has to ‎come to understand. Moreover, he has to go back to his own origins to understand that.‎ So Adam is representative of man’s beginnings and man begin taught to understand the environment ‎he is created in. How to respect and how to approach what’s in the garden. What’ the partake of and ‎what to stay away from. ‎ When the baby comes out of the womb, mama shows him and or tells him what to partake of, how to ‎show respect and consideration, how to approach things, what’s dangerous what will lead to your ‎downfall. What will help you what will hurt you. And from that foundation; if you keep listening, you ‎keep yourself in a good situation. However, if you stop listening to mamma you’re “coming to a bad ‎end”. ‎ Adam is at first the new life but the new life needs a taste of reality if his hearing stays open then he ‎will remain in the garden state but if he closes his ears then his eyes will be opened and he will realize ‎his vulnerabilities. The realization of his vulnerabilities forces him to return to Allah, and to return to ‎‎“tauheed”. Once he returns to “tauheed” (oneness), he accepts Al-Islam. What is Al-Islam? It is the ‎way to live life naturally.‎ TIME IS MOST RELEVANT AT THE END OF IT:‎ People become more concerned with time when they perceive that there is not much time left or if ‎we lose something. If we think, we have time we feel less pressure. Yusef’s brothers said; "Slay ye ‎Yusef or cast him out to some (unknown) land, that so the favor of your father may be given to you ‎alone: (there will be time enough) for you to be righteous after that! Who is saying something like ‎that?‎ The same one who said that tree Allah said don’t approach is the tree of immortality and if you get you some ‎of that you’ll be immortal; you will be like Allah. Now how many are fooled into thinking they are Allah? Pharaoh, ‎some others and even today there are some perhaps some of you. They have a saying believe half of what you ‎see none of what you hear. If it’s not from Allah don’t listen to it.‎ Allah revealed; “So by deceit he brought about their fall: when they tasted of the tree, their shame ‎became ‎manifest to them, and they began to sew together the leaves of the garden ‎over their bodies. And their Lord ‎called unto them: "Did I not forbid you that tree, and ‎tell you that Satan was an avowed enemy unto ‎you?"(7:22) When did he tell Adam that Satan was an avowed enemy? When he taught him the nature of ‎things.‎ Allah says to Iblis regarding Adam; so his knowledge of you that I taught him doesn’t impress you; ok then now ‎I have given him “my” spirit; now accept him; but even that’s not enough for Iblis. Iblis refuses to submit; Allah ‎asks why do you not submit? He said: "I am better than he: Thou didst create me from fire and him from ‎clay."‎ (Allah) said: "Get thee down from this: it is not for thee to be arrogant here: get out, ‎for thou art ‎of the meanest (of creatures)."‎ What is Iblis saying? He’s saying what “All” arrogant people say and what they think; ‘I’m better than Him ‎‎(Adam). Iblis refuses to submit and is forced out of the garden but Satan is still there. How is Adam in the ‎garden and still runs into Satan? Who is Adam listening to? ‎ When you think you are “hearing” yourself. What is the self whispering? It’s whispering desires, it’s ‎whispering wants. Needs don’t come in a whisper. Adam listens to Satan and as a result Adam realized his ‎nakedness then he began to take from the garden leaves to cover his shame, his vulnerability. How did they know ‎they were naked or vulnerable? ‎ He realized what he wanted was "Not" what he needed. He needed what Allah offered, What did Allah ‎offer? Everything in the Jannah except what Allah said not to approach. Where is this Jannah? It is in ‎your own mind and heart first; it has to be developed there first before it can materialize in the ‎physical reality.‎ Allah revealed; Say: "Come, I will rehearse what Allah hath (really) prohibited you from": Join not ‎anything as equal with Him; be good to your parents; kill not your children on a plea of want;- We ‎provide sustenance for you and for them;- come not nigh to shameful deeds. Whether open or secret; ‎take not life, which Allah hath made sacred, except by way of justice and law: thus doth He command ‎you, that ye may learn wisdom.‎ ‎What “end of time was Adam concerned with? The end of time for Adam was the end of life in the ‎garden. He wants to get back to that garden. The beginning of time for man was also the end of time. ‎Allah revealed; O ye Children of Adam! We have bestowed raiment upon you to cover your shame, ‎as ‎well as to be an adornment to you. But the raiment of righteousness, that is the ‎best. Such are among ‎the Signs of Allah, that they may receive admonition!‎ O ye Children of Adam! Let not Satan seduce ‎you, in the same manner as He got ‎your parents out of the Garden, stripping them of their raiment, to ‎expose their shame: ‎for he and his tribe watch you from a position where ye cannot see them: We ‎made the ‎evil ones friends (only) to those without faith. Allah says the best dress is taqwah ‎‎(righteousness). Is that not what has to happen i.e return to righteousness, before the end of our time?‎ Oh Allah guide us to purity and then purify our thoughts and our actions, let us be sincere in our ‎‎‎‎worship and our regard for life, bless us to be true to the form you created us with. Oh Allah increase ‎‎us in knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, let our ‎hearts ‎not deviate after you have guided us, give ‎‎us good in this life and the life after this life and save ‎us ‎from the torment of the fire, and save us from ‎‎the disbelieving people, Alhamdulillah Ameen.‎ Imam Ibrahim Toledo Masjid Al-Islam

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- On turning 30 - AN ODE TO MYSELF It has been a tumultuous year for me, personally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Sweet, bitter, exciting, confusing, amazing, painful, fun, heartbreaking, colourful and sullen... you name it. Honestly, it's a pretty abnormal series of events that not everyone can digest or go through. Nor do I wish upon anyone, not even my worse enemies. But I survived and hopefully thriving. In Shaa Allah. Not to say that it has not been wonderful. It's been fantastic as well. Therefore, I can't really complain. Life is pretty spectacular. I owe the most to my father. For always being there, supporting, nursing, consoling, feeding and taking care of me. I know I can be difficult and made it even tougher for him. Thank you for not giving up on me. You are my one true love, my heart and soul. My mother, my inspiration and my idol. I hope I haven't let you down. I know you're watching me and I hope you will continue to do so. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. Al-Fatihah. My family, my friends and my colleagues, thank you for always keeping me grounded. Thank you for being in my life. I will forever longed for and miss those who have been absent from my life. All the 'should have', 'could have', 'would have' and all the 'what 'if'. May it all become something more and flourish (if that even make any sense). Despite all that, I fee rather optimistic, with everything that's going on right now. It feels good and promising. Let's pray and hope for the best. For me and for all of my loves. And that is how, turning 30 makes me feel. Happy birthday to me. #izybesday #augustbaby #izylyfe #izykiraherblessing #izytomodachi #izykazoku #izywork #izygetsphilosophical #bringiton (at Negeri Sembilan)

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