self-reflection 🕊

"..Whoever is spared from the Fire and is admitted into Paradise will ˹indeed˺ triumph.." . #Quran Surah Ali 'Imaran #Ayah 185

salam jumaat everyone! sesungguhnya diantara hari2 yang paling mulia adalah hari jumaat. perbanyaklah selawat keatas nabi muhammad saw & perbanyakkan lah sedekah! one way you can sedekah with a small amount of money is by helping out with food for the orphan that only cost $3/pax. remember that rasulullah saw bersabda “harta seseorang hamba tidak akan berkurang kerana bersedekah” sedekah walaupun sedikit ok? nescaya ia dapat menyelamatkan diri dari api neraka ☺️.

Salam Jumaat Everyone 🎀 . • ⋆⁎some friday reminders ⋆. • ⋆ - Make Ghusl & put on fresh clean clothes for your Friday Prayers. - Do Istighfar and lots of Dzikir. - Sadaqah as much as you can. - Send lots & lots of salutations to Prophet Muhammad saw. اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ (Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammad.) - Read Surah Al-Kahf. - Constantly make Do’a to Allah, especially between Asr to Maghrib. - Cut your nails. Have a great day ahead 🎀🤍

Instead of complaining about being busy, imagine if we had too much free time. What would we do with it? Most likely, we’d end up scrolling on our phones, chatting endlessly, or wasting time on things that don’t benefit us. Then on the Day of Judgment, when Allah asks how we spent our time, will we have answers we’re proud of? At least now, with all our work, packed schedule, and responsibilities, we can say: "Ya Allah, I used my time to earn a living." or "Ya Allah, I worked hard to gain knowledge for Your sake.” Every effort, no matter how tiring, has value when done with the right intention. So instead of saying "I have too much to do,” katalah "Alhamdulillah, my time is being spent on things that matter!"

Perhaps you lost your whudu’ just before prayer because Allah wanted you to feel that extra connection when you redo it, like a mini reset. Maybe you missed the bus and felt annoyed, but Allah was protecting you from some wild traffic or just giving you a breather. Perhaps that text you didn’t send was Allah saving you from texting something you’d regret later. Maybe you were late to school today, but that extra time was Allah’s way of protecting you from a stressful situation or giving you a chance to catch your breath before the day began. Perhaps the friend who ghosted you was actually Allah helping you avoid unnecessary drama. Maybe you messed up your plans because things didn’t go right, but Allah is saving the best for you. Maybe that fight you had with your sibling was Allah showing you where to grow in patience and love. Perhaps the lost opportunity is Allah just clearing the path for something better, something bigger that you can’t see yet. 🌊 With every delay and struggle, have husnuzon, and trust that Allah’s plan is better than anything you could’ve imagined.

as the adzan maghrib commence just now, we have officially entered the last 10 nights in Ramadhan. 🌙 let’s make sure that we make full use of this last 10 nights oki!

How to Perform I'tikaf I'tikaf is a spiritual retreat where a person isolates themselves in the mosque for the sake of Allah, dedicating their time to worship. It is most commonly practiced during the last 10 days of Ramadan, especially to seek Laylatul Qadr. 1. Set the Intention (Niyyah) Before beginning I'tikaf, make a sincere intention in your heart: نَوَيْتُ الْاعْتِكَافَ فِي هَذَا الْمَسْجِدِ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى "I intend to perform I'tikaf in this mosque for the sake of Allah Ta’ala." 2. Choose a Mosque • I'tikaf must be done in a mosque where congregational prayers (including Jumu'ah) are held. • For women, scholars differ—some say it must be in a mosque, while others allow it at home in a designated prayer space. 3. Timing & Duration • Sunnah I'tikaf: Starts from Maghrib on the 20th of Ramadan and ends after Maghrib on Eid eve (29th/30th night of Ramadan). • Nafl (Optional) I'tikaf: Can be for any period, even a few hours or days. 4. Focus on Worship & Avoid Distractions During I'tikaf, spend your time in: ✅ Quran Recitation & Reflection ✅ Tahajjud & Extra Prayers ✅ Dhikr & Istighfar (Remembrance & Seeking Forgiveness) ✅ Dua, Especially the Laylatul Qadr Dua ✅ Sending Salawat Upon the Prophet ﷺ Avoid unnecessary talk, socializing, and distractions like phones unless for beneficial purposes. 5. Follow the Rules of I'tikaf ❌ Do not leave the mosque unless necessary (e.g., using the toilet, making wudu, or if there's no food available inside). ❌ No worldly activities like business, work, or casual socializing. ✅ Stay in a state of wudu as much as possible and maintain cleanliness. 6. Breaks & Ending I'tikaf • Leaving the mosque without a valid reason breaks I'tikaf. • Menstruation (for women) ends I'tikaf. • Sunnah I'tikaf ends when Ramadan ends, but Nafl I'tikaf can be ended anytime. 7. Make the Most of the Last Moments Before ending I'tikaf: • Make sincere dua for Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and acceptance of your worship. • Exit the mosque with gratitude and humility. May Allah accept your I'tikaf and bless you with the rewards of Laylatul Qadr!

Isn’t it beautiful how Allah has sent down rain as we enter the last ten nights? The rain, falling gently from the sky, is a reminder of His endless mercy — just as the rain cleanses the earth, these nights offer us a chance to purify our hearts. It’s as if the heavens are opening up to pour down blessings upon us, inviting us to seek His forgiveness, His peace, His love. Keep your tongue moist in dhikr and du’a, for perhaps the angels around you are saying ‘Aamiin.’ And with the beautiful timing of this weather, what greater sign could there be than the fact that Allah wants to reward you with your du’a?

Maybe you started this month with big intentions, but somewhere along the way, your nafs caught on. Maybe you told yourself you’d do better tomorrow, and now suddenly, Ramadhan is almost over. Maybe you feel guilty, like you’ve wasted something precious. Ya ‘ibaadAllah,

Allah’s mercy isn’t measured by the days you’ve missed. It’s measured by your sincerity in this moment.

The last ten nights are here. The doors of Jannah are still wide open. Laylatul Qadr is waiting for you, a night where just a moment of sincere worship can rewrite your destiny, where one heartfelt du‘a turn your life around. Make up for the time you’ve lost. What matters now is that you are living to embrace this moment, so seize it. Pray, even if your voice shakes. Make du‘a, even if you don’t know what to say. Raise your hands, even if they feel empty. Allah is not looking at how perfect your Ramadhan has been. He is looking at your heart. Don’t let your guilt convince you that it’s too late.

Allah’s mercy is greater than your regrets.

Tak lama lagi kita akan masuk 10 hari akhir ramadhan yang didalamnya ada malam yang mulia iaitu malam lailatul qadr . Mengikut pandangan Imam As syafie , malam 21 adalah malam lailatul qadr . Dari itu , banyakkan beribadah seperti membaca Al quraan dan lain-lain , dan juga mintak kepada Allah pengampunan . Seperti yang diajarkan oleh Baginda Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي Dan laksanakan solat sunnat rawatib ( solat sunnat sebelum dan selepas solat fardhu ) , jangan sampai kita melakukan terawih akan tetapi meninggalkan solat sunnat ba’diyah Isyak . Kerana solat sunnat rawatib ganjaran-nya lebih besar daripada solat sunnat terawih . Maka dari itu , cukup dengan saya mengongsikan sebuah hadis ( dhoif ) daripada Ibnu ‘Umar , Rasulullah bersabda : مَنْ صَلَّى الْعِشَاءَ فِي جَمَاعَةٍ، وَصَلَّى أَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتٍ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَخْرُجَ مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ، كَانَ كَعِدْلِ لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ Sesiapa yang solat isyak berjemaah dan solat empat rakaat sebelum dia keluar daripada masjid, seolah-olah dia mendirikannya pada malam al-Qadr . ( Riwayat At Tabrani ) Semoga Allah menganugerahkan kepada kita untuk berjumpa dengan malam yg mulia tersebut . و بالله التوفيق والسداد

du’a when raining: اللّهُمَّ صَيِّـباً نافِـعاً Allahumma shoyibban nafi’a O Allah, make it a beneficial rain! Sahih Bukhari 1032.

Yes, they may only pray in Ramadan. Yes, they may only recite the Quran in Ramadan. Yes, they may only wear the hijab in Ramadan. Yes, they may only grow beards in Ramadan. Yes, they may only avoid free mixing and casual socializing in Ramadan. But Allah may love their one month of devotion so much that He transforms their entire lives.

O you who believe in the infinite mercy of Allah, what is stopping you from returning to Him? Is it the weight of your sins, when His mercy is greater than the heavens and the earth? Do you fear that you have strayed too far, when He has promised that His door is always open? Do you doubt His forgiveness, when He has promised that even if your sins were to reach the sky, He would still pardon you if you seek Him? Have you convinced yourself that you are unworthy of His forgiveness, when He has declared,

“Say, O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful” (Surah Az-Zumar 39:53)?

What keeps you distant when He is closer to you than your own soul? What is this hesitation, when He calls upon you every night asking, “Who is seeking My forgiveness so that I may forgive them?” Why do you let the whispers of despair drown out the truth of His compassion? Do not let your past define you, for your Lord is the One who wipes away sins as if they never were. Do not let guilt chain your heart, for the One who created you knows your struggles, your stumbles, and your pain. Still, He waits. Still, He calls. So return to Him. Cry to Him. Fall before Him with a heart full of longing, for no one who has ever knocked on His door with sincerity has been turned away.

Even though women in menstruation cannot pray or fast during Laylatul Qadr, they can still earn immense rewards through other acts of worship. Here’s what they can do: 1. Make a Lot of Dua • Laylatul Qadr is a night where duas are not rejected. • The best dua to recite: اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عني Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa‘fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me). • Ask for forgiveness, guidance, good health, success, and Jannah. 2. Do Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) • Say SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah frequently. • Recite Astaghfirullah (seeking forgiveness). • Send salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet ﷺ: اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على نبينا محمد 3. Read & Listen to the Quran • Although you cannot touch or recite the Quran directly, you can: ✅ Listen to the Quran (from apps, YouTube, or recitations). ✅ Read translations & tafsir to reflect on the meanings. ✅ Use a phone or laptop to read (some scholars allow this). 4. Seek Forgiveness & Repent • Allah’s mercy is abundant on this night, so make sincere istighfar for past sins. • Say: "Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilayh" (I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him). 5. Give Charity (Sadaqah) • Donate to those in need—every donation on Laylatul Qadr is multiplied like 83 years of giving! • Help someone in need, feed the poor, or support causes 6. Listen to Islamic Lectures & Reflect • Watch or listen to Islamic talks about Laylatul Qadr, Jannah, or the mercy of Allah. • Reflect on how to improve yourself spiritually. 7. Make Intentions & Plan for After Ramadan • Set goals for after Ramadan—how you will stay connected to the Quran, improve your salah, and continue doing good deeds. 8. Be in a State of Gratitude & Good Intentions • Even though you’re not fasting or praying, your intention counts! • Stay in a state of remembrance, thankfulness, and purity of heart. Remember: Even without praying or fasting, your dhikr, dua, charity, and good intentions can make this Laylatul Qadr the most rewarding night for you!

Here are some things you can do during Laylatul Qadr: 1. Perform Extra Prayers (Qiyam & Tahajjud) • Pray Taraweeh and Tahajjud during the night. • Even if you struggle with long prayers, pray at least two raka’ahs sincerely. 2. Recite & Reflect on the Quran • Since the Quran was revealed on this night, reading, understanding, and reflecting on its verses is highly rewarding. 3. Make a Lot of Dua • The best dua for Laylatul Qadr: اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عني Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa‘fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me). • Ask for anything—guidance, peace, forgiveness, success, Jannah, and protection from Hellfire. 4. Do Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) • Say SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah frequently. • Make Istighfar (seeking forgiveness). 5. Give Charity (Sadaqah) • If you donate even $1 on Laylatul Qadr, it’s as if you donated for 83 years! • Help the needy, feed the hungry, or support a good cause. 6. Seek Forgiveness & Repent Sincerely • Reflect on your past sins and make tawbah (repentance) with a sincere heart. • Promise to change and improve. 7. Send Salawat (Blessings) on the Prophet ﷺ • Say اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على نبينا محمد (Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik ‘ala Nabiyyina Muhammad) 8. Stay Engaged in Worship Until Fajr • If possible, stay up all night in worship, as the rewards are beyond imagination. • Even if you can’t stay awake the whole night, engage in worship as much as you can. 9. Perform I'tikaf (Seclusion in the Masjid) • If you can, spend the last 10 nights in the mosque focusing solely on worship. 10. Have a Sincere Heart & Good Intentions • Worship Allah with sincerity, hoping for His mercy and rewards. Even small acts done with sincerity can bring immense rewards on this powerful night. May Allah allow us to experience Laylatul Qadr and grant us His mercy and forgiveness!

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSMwfJJAK Laylat-al-Qadr. 🌙 in sya allah, i will be doing it in a words form soon! 🕊️

🌙 The Last 10 Nights Are Almost Here! Get Ready for Laylatul Qadr! We’re just a few days away from the last 10 nights of Ramadan—the most powerful nights of the year! Its rewards are better than 1,000 months (83+ years!). Let’s prepare ourselves now so we don’t miss out! ✨ Here’s how we can maximize our efforts when the nights arrive: 1️⃣ Start from Maghrib – The night begins at Maghrib, not Isha. Avoid sins, stay mindful & make du’a early. 2️⃣ Pray Isha & Fajr in congregation – Even at home, praying in jama’ah gives the reward of a full night’s worship! 3️⃣ Stay for Qiyam with the Imam – Don’t rush off! Completing Taraweeh with the imam = reward of praying the whole night. 4️⃣ Keep busy with short duas – Even while resting, keep saying Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni 🤲 5️⃣ Give life to the night – Read Qur’an, give charity, make lots of du’a, and stay connected with Allah. 💡 Bonus Tip: Plan ahead! Reduce distractions, log off social media, and set your heart on making these nights count. Let’s remind & encourage each other. May Allah allow us to reach Laylatul Qadr & accept our worship, Ameen! 🤍

Don’t put your all in Dunya, it is temporary. Work for your Akhirah!

du’a when raining: اللّهُمَّ صَيِّـباً نافِـعاً Allahumma shoyibban nafi’a O Allah, make it a beneficial rain! Sahih Bukhari 1032.