Reflections For Myself

Abū Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī رحمه الله: You weren’t created to build it (the world) but to cross it. So, strive for what you have been created for [@ wxyfxrer]

The fifth point is taken from the advice of Prophet Nuh (Peace be upon him) to his people. He informed his people that if they repented, then Allah would increase their Rizq. The verse mentions rain, wealth, children, gardens, and rivers. All of these are Rizq. So the fifth step is simple: we all sin every day, so we should all seek Allah’s forgiveness multiple times a day. This Istighfaar causes Barakah and increase in Rizq. 6. Maintaining Family Ties The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever would like his Rizq increased and his life extended, should uphold the family ties.’ (Saheeh Bukhari) The final step is to maintain family ties. A true believer does not break ties with family, and goes out of his/her way to forgive and move on. When we do whatever we can to maintain family ties, the reward is increased Rizq and increased lifespan. This is the Barakah of maintaining family ties. Final Reminder Remember that Dunya is just a means to an end. It is the pleasure of Allah is most important. Increase in Rizq is not worth much if we do not use that Rizq to earn Allah’s pleasure. Remember that increased Rizq also means increased accountability on the Last Day. Remember that we will be answerable for our wealth, time and health, and Allah will ask us what we did with all these gifts He gave us

It's okay to give yourself permission to feel whatever you're feeling Remember, your feelings are valid, whether they're joyous or challenging. Honouring your emotions is a key step towards understanding yourself, fostering growth, and cultivating genuine well-being.

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A man once approached Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal (رحمه الله) and asked, "Oh Imaym, what are your thoughts on poetry? Imām Aḥmad Ibn Ḥanbal (رحمه الله) replied, "Which poetry is this?" The man responded by reciting the lines of the poem presented in the video above. After the man recited the lines of poetry, Imām Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal (رحمه الله) continuously repeated the lines and left the gathering. Imām Aḥmad Ibn Ḥanbal (رحمه الله) went home, locked the door behind him and cried and cried and cried. He wept so profusely to such an extent that one of his students said that he almost died/ perished. Subḥānallāh! [Reciter: الشيخ عبدالرحمن الجذيري]

الحمد لله على ما اعطانا ومنحنا All thanks to Allah for what He gave us and granted us والحمد لله على ما صرف عنا ومنعنا And all thanks to Allah for what He diverted from us and withheld from us

Refreshing words from Ṣalāh al-Din Ayyūbī “Don’t say, ‘My lord, I have anxieties.’ Say, instead, ‘Anxieties, I have a Lord.’” Speak to your fears and anxieties, reminding them that Allāh is with you. Take charge with al-Jabbār (the all compelling).

Learn to 'enjoy' and feel good about things, without needing to broadcast it to others. Enjoy your clean house, car, food, holiday and other activities - even if you did not share it with others on social media or elsewhere. In fact, the less people know/see, the better. [Muftī Muḥammad Ibn Ādam al-Kawthari]

Attaining closeness to Allāh ﷻ [Shaykh Didu]

Advice from Mu’adh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه : My dear son: When you pray, pray as if it is your last prayer, and don’t expect that you will be able to return to it again. And know my son, that a man dies between two good deeds: A good deed that he has put forward, and a good deed that he has delayed. حلية الأولياء 1/٢٣٣

Surround yourself with positivity, embrace your strengths, and let go of anything that dims your light.

ﺍﻹﺧﻼﺹ ﺃﻥ ﻻ ﺗﻄﻠﺐ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻋﻤﻠﻚ ﺷﺎﻫﺪﺍ ﻏﻴﺮ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻭﻻ ﻣﺠﺎﺯﻳﺎ ﺳﻮﺍﻩ "Al-Ikhlāṣ is that you do not seek for your deeds to be witnessed except by Allāh, and neither to seek repayment for them by other than Him." [ﻣﺪﺍﺭﺝ ﺍﻟﺴﺎﻟﻜﻴﻦ (٢ /٢٩)]