Reflections For Myself

Be gentle with yourself by forgiving yourself and by seeking regular forgiveness. Amending your relationship with your Lord is the most important thing you will ever do for yourself. Just live simply and let go of that which steals your happiness. If you walk with something for too long it becomes your reality. You need to let the dead shell of yesterday break away so you can make room for all that is new. In the end the things that matter are become very few, focus on the few. One of the reasons you shouldn't let something weigh you down for too long is simply because death is waiting for us all, and there's not much time. Don't use the little time you have to be distracted over spilt milk. Nothing is ever that serious in this short life. [@ b_mahmuud]

Nashīd

Be proud of being a servant of Allāh

Sometimes we make sacrifices and keep away from things to avoid hurting our loved ones or create a distance between ourselves and our loved ones to prevent causing them future possible pain; similarly a believer should keep in mind to keep away from the forbidden for the obedience of his Master. - My Reflective Quotes

Very important advice by Shaykh Mukthar Ash-Shinqitee

Refreashing words from Ṣalāh al-Din Ayyūbī لا تقل يارب عندي هم بل قل ياهم عندي رب “Don’t say, ‘My lord, I have anxieties.’ Say, instead, ‘Anxities, I have a Lord.’” Speak to your fears and anxieties, reminding them that Allāh is with you. Take charge with al-Jabbār.

Ibn Qayyim رحمه الله said: "Calamities, trials and tests are signs of love from Allāh for the believers. They are comparable to a cure; although it may be bitter, you accept it because it is from the one whom you love; and to Allāh belongs the best example." [Ighāthatul Lahfan p. 286]

You are more than your pain, your struggles, or your mistakes, and you are worthy of love and happiness. Healing is a journey, and it takes time - but you can start now. Don't let your current circumstances dictate your future.

Fear four things when doing an action: 1. Fear of non acceptance. This is due to the Āyah: Allāh accepts only from those who have Taqwā. [5:27] 2. Fear of insincerity. This is due to the Āyah: They were not ordered but to worship Allāh, making their submission 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 for Him with no deviation. [98:5] 3. Fear of preservation. This is due to the Āyah: Whoever comes with a good deed will receive ten times as much. [6:160] Allāh ﷻ made it a condition that His servants comes on the Day of Judgement 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 his deeds. 4. Fear of abandoning other deeds. This is because he doesn’t know whether he’ll be given the opportunity and ability again as Allāh says: My ability to do any thing comes from none but Allāh. In Him alone I have placed my trust and to Him alone I turn in humbleness. [11:88] [@ wxyfxrer]

Why fear when the matter in the Hands of Allāh alone? Why fear when the end result is in favour of the righteous? Why fear when the Lord who takes care of you is the Lord of the worlds? No one can ever bring you harm except if He wanted it, created it, willed it and decreed it. [@ wxyfxrer]

Wipe Your Sins Away The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was asked about the fast of 'Āshūrā' (10th of Muḥarram). He ﷺ replied: "It wipes away the sins of the previous year." (Muslim) Thu 27th July - 9th Muḥarram Fri 28th July - 10th Muḥarram Sat 29th July - 11th Muḥarram

The Prophet ﷺ said: When the people treasure and hoard gold & silver, then treasure and hoard the following words: اللَّهمَّ إنِّي أَسألُك الثباتَ في الأمرِ، والعزيمةَ على الرُّشدِ، وأَسألُك شُكْرَ نِعمتِك، وأَسألُك حُسنَ عِبادتِك، وأَسألُك قَلْبًا سليمًا، وأَسألُك لِسانًا صادقًا، وأَسألُك مِن خَيرِ ما تَعلَمُ، وأَعوذُ بك مِن شَرِّ ما تَعلَمُ، وأَستغفِركُ لِما تَعلَمُ؛ إنَّك أنت عَلَّامُ الغُيوبِ Āmīn. [beardedfella_]

﷽ The Prophet ﷺ said: When the people treasure and hoard gold & silver, then treasure and hoard the following words: اللَّهمَّ إنِّي أَسألُك الثباتَ في الأمرِ، والعزيمةَ على الرُّشدِ، وأَسألُك شُكْرَ نِعمتِك، وأَسألُك حُسنَ عِبادتِك، وأَسألُك قَلْبًا سليمًا، وأَسألُك لِسانًا صادقًا، وأَسألُك مِن خَيرِ ما تَعلَمُ، وأَعوذُ بك مِن شَرِّ ما تَعلَمُ، وأَستغفِركُ لِما تَعلَمُ؛ إنَّك أنت عَلَّامُ الغُيوبِ Ameen. [beardedfella_____]

Du'ā' is about showing weakness in front of Allāh and trusting Him with our need. Sometimes we cry so much we are lost for words. Keep crying. Your tears tell a thousand stories. A baby cries without words and the mother is quick to fulfil its needs. Allāh's love is greater.

May Allāh ﷻ grant us sincere repentance before our final hour

Today marks the start of 1445 AH. The 12 months of the Ḥijri year

"Excel in ʿilm (knowledge), excel in ʿamal (actions), and you will excel in taqwa (piety)". - Shaykh-ul-Ḥadīth Mawlānā Saleem Dhorāt حفظه الله