Every breath we take is an amanah (trust) from Allah. A breath spent in obedience to Him will lead to immense joy, while a breath taken in disobedience will result in deep regret and painful punishment. As for the breaths we waste in heedlessness, we will wish we had used them in acts of goodness. […]
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم وَعَنْ عَائِشَةَ -رَضِيَ اَللَّهُ عَنْهَا- أَنَّ اَلنَّبِيَّ - صلى الله عليه وسلم -عَلَّمَهَا هَذَا اَلدُّعَاءَ: { اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ كُلِّهِ, عَاجِلِهِ وَآجِلِهِ, مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ أَعْلَمْ, وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّرِّ كُلِّهِ, عَاجِلِهِ وَآجِلِهِ, مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ أَعْلَمْ, اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا سَأَلَكَ عَبْدُكَ […]
A positive mindset is not merely wishful thinking—it is a spiritual posture rooted in trust in Allah’s decree and mercy. Ibn Ata’illah reminds us in his Hikam: “Do not befriend someone whose state does not uplift you, and whose words do not lead you to Allah.” Surrounding ourselves with negative, pessimistic people clouds the heart […]
In Surah Ar-Rum (30:21), Allah says, “And among His signs is that He created for you from yourselves spouses that you may find tranquility in them…” While this ayah is often interpreted to refer to emotional or physical intimacy between spouses, that understanding is too narrow. Tranquility (sakan) in marriage is meant to extend beyond […]
In the Quran, Allah says, “And few of My servants are truly grateful” (Surah Saba 34:13). This ayah reminds us that true gratitude (shukr) is a rare and elevated quality—not simply expressed through words, but manifested through consistent obedience, humility, and recognition of Allah’s countless favors. The lesson here is profound: while many people receive […]
In Surah Ar-Rum (30:21), Allah says, “And among His signs is that He created for you from yourselves spouses that you may find tranquility in them…” While this ayah is often interpreted to refer to emotional or physical intimacy between spouses, that understanding is too narrow. Tranquility (sakan) in marriage is meant to extend beyond […]
For those who have been blessed with hidayah (divine guidance) later in life, it is a tremendous mercy from Allah to be awakened to the path of righteousness. Among the essential obligations upon such individuals is the making up of missed prayers (qaḍā’ al-ṣalāh). The five daily prayers are a foundational duty in Islam, and […]
The beauty of tafakkur (reflection) lies in its ability to awaken the heart and illuminate the soul with divine awareness. Ibn Ata’illah al-Iskandari said, “An hour of contemplation is better than a year of worship,” highlighting that thoughtful reflection can surpass even prolonged acts of devotion when done with sincerity. Tafakkur allows us to see […]
Reading Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays is a virtuous and spiritually uplifting act deeply rooted in prophetic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, it will illuminate him with light between the two Fridays” (al-Hakim). This light symbolizes spiritual clarity, protection from misguidance, and divine guidance throughout the week. The Surah […]
Ibn Ata’illah in his Hikam says: “Do not seek to move from one state to another, for that is a sign of your inner self’s lack of contentment with the divine plan.” If you find yourself in a state of obedience, be content—do not wish for another condition. But if you find yourself in disobedience, […]
If Allah has placed you in a state of engagement—whether through work, family responsibilities, or other means of sustenance—do not seek to abandon those outward means. To desire separation from them while still being inwardly attached is a sign of subtle nafs (ego). True reliance is not in the outward form, but in the heart’s […]
Surah Al-Kahf, the 18th chapter of the Qur’an, carries powerful lessons centered around faith, patience, trials, and the protection of belief in a world full of deception and distractions. Its primary goal is to strengthen the heart of the believer through stories that illustrate the tests of faith, wealth, knowledge, and power—each one teaching reliance […]
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