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My Lord , I ask you for peace of mind and a life filled with everything that pleases You.

وَاللَّهُ يَدْعُو إِلَىٰ دَارِ السَّلَامِ وَيَهْدِي مَن يَشَاءُ إِلَىٰ صِرَاطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ

And Allah invites to the Home of Peace and guides whom He wills to a straight path.

Imām Ibnul-Qayyim رحمه الله reported that it was once said:

‎"I will remain patient to please You yā Allah. Even if my sorrow kills me. ‎It is enough for me that You are pleased with me, ‎even if my patience kills me."

Teach your children to pray so if their little hearts feel heavy, they can go to Allah and not the world.

May Allah accept our broken d’uas just like our broken hearts.

A happy marriage doesn't need the ideal house, flawless kids, the ultimate job or best car, just perfect commitments & unconditional love.

There are six keys to a great relationship -

1. Friendship: Try to be your spouse best friend. No matter what happens, be a friend first, and a lover later.

2. Trust: The key element to any relationship is trust, so before starting this beautiful journey with your spouse, learn to trust in all circumstances.

3. Understanding: Try to figure out each other and work out on our differences. There are going to be many differences, but it’s mutual compromise and sacrifice which makes this relationship beautiful.

4. Communication: Try to talk and convey your message to your spouse. Let your spouse know about how good/bad your day was along with remind them how you feel for them.

5. Honesty: Always speak the truth, never lie or hide things in fear that your spouse won’t understand. Give your spouse a chance to understand you.

6. Freedom: Give your spouse space and freedom to decide for themselves. Don’t take away the personal time of your spouse.

When you have practised all of the above, then trust Allah SWT and you will see how beautiful life gets. 💜

Never search for your happiness in others. Find it with Allah, and you will feel happy even when you are alone.

Abu Nasr al-Maghribi:

"A woman should be beautiful without beautifying herself."

[Nuzhah al-Ashab p.142]

O Allah, adorn my life with your love and satisfaction.

" في قلبي حدائق بابسة كثيرة و ، انت يا الله رب المطر“
"I have so many dry gardens in my heart and, Oh Allah, You are the Lord of rains."

اتبع نور الله ، ثم مشاهدة نفسك تضيء من الداخل
Follow the light of Allah, then watch yourself illuminate from within.

"Everything needs time to bloom, so do you."♥️
Have patience✨🌹

Oh Allah attach my hearts to what’s healthy Ameen 🤲🏼

"Ya Allāh, I ask You for Your love, the love of those who love You, and the deeds which will cause me to attain Your love."

Do not feel weary of standing by His door (i.e. Allah) even if you are driven away, and never stop asking His forgiveness even if you feel it is rejected. When the door is opened for the accepted ones, do not miss this chance and rush therein intruding, and stretch forth your hands saying,

...وَتَصَدَّقْ عَلَيْنَآ...

"Be charitable to us."

(12:88)

Ya Allāh, grant comfort to our eyes by allowing us to witness the best of matters, the best of people, the best of days, and the finest destinies. ♡

𝘖𝘩 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘢̄𝘩, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘵 𝘔𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘥 ﷺ.♥️

Umm 'Abdillah Bint Muqbil al Waadiee (hafihdhaaAllah) said :

It is upon the woman to choose a righteous man, for how many a righteous women don't choose someone just as righteous, then she marries a loser and he drags her to his ways (ideology) and his (lowly) state!

"O Allãh, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, give me good health, and provide for me."

Allah never disappoints anyone. He is just waiting for the right moment.🤍

Believing in Allah and not obeying him is exactly what shaytan does

May you find yourself saying "I prayed for this and now it's happening."

Those who fear their Lord even in privacy, for them is the protection of forgiveness and a great Reward.

What can Allāh do for me?

‎Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:

‎• He forgives sins
‎• Eases worries
‎• Relieves distress
‎• Helps the defeated person back on his feet
‎• Makes the poor rich
‎• Guides the one who is astray and confused
‎• Fulfils the needs of the desperate
• Feeds the hungry
• Clothes the naked
• Conceals faults
• Calms fears

[al-Waabil as-Sayyib | P. 125]

"Marry a man who wants to be a husband, not a man who just wants a wife.“ ♡︎

Read that again;

"A man who wants to be a husband is a man who's willing to provide, protect, and fulfill your rights. He is ready to do whatever he can to make things work.“ ♡︎

"A man who just wants a wife is a man who's only thinking about what you can do for him, and not what he needs to do for you.“ ♡︎

Allah swt will humble you,
by honoring the one you
looked down upon.

And He will surprise you by forgiving the one you can
never forgive.

And He will teach you, by
exposing the one you idolized.

And He will enlighten you,
by bringing favor to people
who are not favored by society.

May we be among those who
He honors, forgives, covers,
and favors.🤍


- God is the King of plot-twists. Remain true to God, in all circumstances. And you will find His aid, honor, and glad-tidings surrounding you. 🤍

Allah tests us with the thing our heart yearns for the most. Allah promises ease after every hardship so have faith in Him, He will rescue you from this unimaginable pain

Sometimes, all you really need is a quiet place and just two raka’ats. In those few moments of peace, you can leave behind your worries and talk to Allah. It doesn’t take long, but it brings such calm and strength, like a gentle break from everything going on around you. When life feels heavy or confusing, those two raka’ats can be a reminder that Allah is always near, ready to listen and help. In that short time, you find comfort and hope, knowing that you’re never alone, and that Allah’s peace is always close.🕊🌸

Can Satan make Hell itself beautiful? No, he can’t. But he makes each step toward it look appealing, subtle, one step at a time. Have you ever felt drawn to something you know isn't good, yet it seemed harmless, even enticing? That’s Satan’s tactic, small whispers, gentle nudges away from Allah’s path. He makes it look easy, even enjoyable, until you’re drifting further than you ever planned. But Allah, the All-Knowing, is more merciful than we realize. Every prayer, every small act of worship, is His way of bringing us back, reminding us of what’s real and lasting. He warns us of these small steps not to instill fear, but to shield us with His love and wisdom. So, trust in His guidance, even when the world seems to pull you in other directions. Each conscious step toward Allah’s light weakens Satan’s whispers, grounding us in hope and faith.🕊🌸

Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You from love which doesn’t lead to marriage. And I seek refuge in You from marriage with no love.  

Walk towards success, walk towards your prayer.

I salute those men who never said bad words to their girl no matter how mad they are.☺️

Rest your heart, Allah is near.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁

‎The Prophet ﷺ said,

‎People whose hearts are like the hearts of birds, will enter Paradise.‎[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2840]

‎An-Nawawi commented, writing:

It is interpreted to mean they are those who rely upon Allāh, or those who have soft hearts.

Ibn Al - Qayyim رحمه الله said ;
"Women [wives] are the cause of happiness of the heart that's why they're also called the reason to the happiness of the soul!"

“There was a branch of a tree that annoyed the people. A man removed it, so he was admitted to Paradise.”
— Rasulullah ﷺ | Sunan Ibn Majah 3682

When you treat people well, those same people might not treat you the same way. But if you pay attention, you'll notice that Allah has sent OTHER people who treat you even better.

Teach your kids that cooking and cleaning are basic life skills. Not gender roles.

There are muslims among us, when trials hit them. They say Allah has power over everything and stop worrying about the test and they start making dua to Allah to change the situation. This is the belief I want in me.

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Salah was not made because Allah needed it, salah was made because you needed it.

‘If you knew the unseen, you wouldn’t have chosen anything but that which Allah has chosen for you’

We sin so easily yet when it comes to saying Astagfirullah throughout the day, it gets hard.

My brothers and sisters, remember to do your istighfar daily even if it tires you, even if you lose your focus while saying it because istighfar opens doors which have been closed, istigfar saves your from those very sins you heedlessly commit everyday, istighfar is a huge gift from our merciful Lord.

So use it, fill your heart with it and kill your nafs with it. May Allah forgive us all.

No woman is going to leave because you made a mistake. She left because you made it a habit. The truth is, she would have rather fixed things with you than start over with somebody new.

And she stuck around because she was hoping you would step up and be the man she deserves. But you thought she would never leave, and you got comfortable disrespecting her.

And look, now she's gone! Even the most loyal woman who fight to make it work will eventually get tired.♥️

‎Bilal Ibn Sad رحمه الله said:

‎"A person who reminds you of Allah every time you meet him is better for you than a person who puts money in your hand every time you meet him."

Be content as if you have everything, because what Allah has planned for us is better than what we want.

“The one finding comfort in telling Allaah, will never have to worry about venting to others.”

May Allah ﷻ give you so much happiness that you forget all the times you’ve been hurt.

A righteous man says: do not think a lot, but make istighfar, for Allah opens with istighfar doors that cannot be opened with overthinking.

Ibn Al-Jawzi (رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ) said:

“This dunya only impresses those with no intellect.”

O Allāh, we ask You for Paradise and for whatever words or deeds that bring us closer to it, and we seek refuge in You from the Fire and from whatever words or deeds that bring us closer to it.

When you start to grow and mature, you'll realize that looks isn't the most important thing when looking for a partner. What matters most is his attitude, sense of responsibility, faithfulness, and loyalty.

Choose someone who can take care of you physically, emotionally, and financially.

Collected

During my early days of Islam when I learned about Nafs, in my ignorance and naivety I thought it was no big deal to keep Nafs in control. I was thinking from a position of privilege and comfort. I thought this while always being protected and safe guarded by my family. This was my mindset without facing rejection, betrayals, broken promises, addictions, toxic people and many a catch 20 situation that life was about to throw my way.

It took me a certain amount of time, few setbacks, lost friendships, tons of self help books, unending conversations with my friends+mentors and Islamic lectures to understand how truly difficult and important controlling Nafs is.

For those who don't know or are new to Islam in our tradition we have 3 types of self/soul/nafs.
☆ Nafs ul ammarah [The inciting Nafs]
☆ Nafs ul lawwamah [The self-accusing Nafs]
☆ Nafs ul mutmainnah [The Content/Serene Nafs]

We are constantly bombarded with messages to do as we please, to follow our passion. This is where Nafs ul ammarah comes into play. This is a type of self that dominates us, subjugates us and over powers us. And fighting it is tough.

Our appetite tells us to eat that entire pizza when we know its not good for our health and we do it...
► NAFS UL AMMARAH.

Our heart tells us to talk some more to that man who is haraam for us and we continue talking to him in the wee hours of night when no ones around..
► NAFS UL AMMARAH.

Our pride tells us to put someone in their place, to shout at someone, to scream at someone and we do it...
► NAFS UL AMMARAH.

Our window shopping turns into a shopping spree where we end up spending unnecessary amount of money on things we don't need...
► NAFS UL AMMARAH.

We want to wear that dress that oversteps the boundaries of hijaab in a mixed gathering and we wear it...
► NAFS UL AMMARAH.

Now that we have a certain understanding of this "Self" we need to understand how to control it and more importantly how to take responsibility for it. Because if we don't, it will control us, subjugate us and render us helpless to it's never ending desires.

We are humans. We are fragile and we are all work in progress. When we act upon nafs ul ammarah and we most definitely will it is important that we take responsibility for our actions, without any excuses.

When we fail to take ourselves into account for the actions we commit we end up eroding and corrupting our character and soul from inside out.

Sure we are not flawless in the choices we make and actions we take. We will err and that is a fact, but when we make excuses and don’t own our behavior we make it worse for others and doubly worse for ourselves.

When we hurt others and behave without integrity we don't only hurt them we also suffer inside knowing we did something wrong until we take responsibility and make amends.

Here are 5 ways on how to take responsibility for your actions and be less reactive and more responsive.

1. Stop being a victim to life and it's circumstances. We know our burden is not more than we can bear, that is an ayah from the blessed Quran. Blaming others for our actions and behaviour only results in bitterness, resentment, and powerlessness. Reclaim your freedom and power that is yours. Don't give anyone the power to alter how you act. Resist playing the blame Game.

2. Start loving yourself, fix your routine. Most people have issues with responsibility because they don't love themselves. Value yourself and who you are to build stability from within. How do your routines and habits look? Responsibility calls for more than state of mind. It also involves your daily habits and routine.
⚉ Fix your sleep, meditate & reflect.
⚉ Eating healthy & Exercise.
⚉ Giving yourself time and space to connect with Allah and grow your eeman.
⚉ Gratitude to Allah and those around you.
⚉ Avoiding toxic influences = habits + people.

3. Suffering is inevitable. Accept this as a part of life instead of fighting it like a maniac. Sometimes embracing hardships is important. We cannot be happy and jovial all the time. It is okay to embrace your dark side. Stop searing for fulfillment outside of yourself. Start finding it where it has always been: within you.

4. Learn to keep promises and if you cannot learn to be honest about what you can and cannot do. Don't give people false hopes just to use and abuse them. Treat “yes” as a contract. If you cannot do something learn to say NO. A lot of people build their lives based on your promises and when that is not delivered it results in loss of trust and a lot of hurt and pain. Be authentic with yourself to be authentic and truthful with others.
Be impeccable with your word and you will automatically become the person people can rely on.

5. Be okay with traversing difficult roads of self discovery. You will learn things about yourself that will disgust you, shock you and terrify you. Embrace them and overcome them. No one enjoys feeling uncomfortable. But the truth is progress occurs when you step out of your comfort zone. Fix what needs fixing and change what needs changing. Be in the process of continuous growth.

I pray every Muslimah is strong enough to control her demeanor and her reactions. That we as Muslim women become honest and reliable. That we speak our truth without hurting others and make amends where amends can be made.

Let's take accountability of self before Allah takes it on the day of judgment.

- Shamsiya Noorul Quloob

Hasan al Basri رحمه الله said,
“Winter is the believer’s most beloved season.
for those who wish to pray,
Its nights are long
and its days are short
for those who wish to fast.”

Shaykh Salih al-Uthaymeen
“Sincere repentance is accepted
no matter how grievous the sin.”

Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
"The crying of the sinners is more beloved to Allah ..
than the tasbeeh of the arrogant."

If Allah inspires your tongue to ask, know
that He wants to give.

Your family doesn't know how much difficulties and pressure you go through in your daily life or in your job.

- And your work doesn't know the circumstances of your life and your home.

- Your colleagues, your friends, and loved ones will not understand the size of the new and old responsibilities that are above you.

- And your partner is always expecting unconditional love and support from you, he won't underatand the amount of pressure you go through no matter how much you talk and explain to him.

No one will understand what you're really going through and they most likely don't appreciate efforts. ❤️‍🩹

What is the difference between -
I like you
I love you

Beautifully answered by Someone:

“When you like a flower, you just pluck it. But when you love a flower, you water it daily.”

One who understand this, understand life! 😊♥️

The key is prayer and tawakkul. What doesn't make sense right now can be cleared in a second. What seems far can come near in the blink of an eye. What is impossible right now can happen in the next moment. So make your du'a sincere and your tawakkul deep, The miracles that you want will come true.❤️‍🩹

Who is like you?
Abu Bakr bin Abdullah al Muzani (رحمه الله) said:
“Who is like you, Oh sons and daughters of Adam? Whenever you wish, you use water to purify yourself, then go to the place for worship and thus enter the presence of your Lord (i.e. start praying) without any translator, intermediary, or a barrier between you and Him!”

[Al Bidayah Wan-Nihayah 9/256]

No matter what you do, people will always have something to say, so do what you want & just be who you are." 🖤

If you treat your spouse like a blessing, your marriage will be a blessing. If your treat your spouse like a burden, your marriage will feel like a burden. Choose the right perspective.🤎🕊️

Ask Allah for everything. Put your heart in Du’a. Put your Trust in Allah. And believe in the power of prayer 🌹

things can hep you to stop sinning:
• Remember Allah's watchfulness over all your actions.
• Angels record every deed - good or bad.
• Avoid temptation and sinful environments.
• Life is fleeting; death could come anytime.
• Ask yourself, 'Is this sin worth my Akhirah?'
• Say Istighfar daily: "Astagfirullah."
• Seek forgiveness and strive for betterment.

Ya Allah, I can’t see the future, but you can. I have many doubts, but I am sure that your ways are better than mine. I trust you.

Ibn Qayyim said:

"If a person repents sincerely,

his previous bad deeds will be erased and the reward for his good deeds will be restored for him."

Shaykh Muqbil Ibn Hādī Al-Wādi’ī رحمه الله said:

“Buying Islamic books

is regarded as the best of worship,

it is necessary to have concern with this.”

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“Read the Qur’an regularly.”

Sahih al-Bukhari: 5033

The problem is that you’re trying to do it alone. When was the last time you asked Allaah for help?