self-reflection 🕊

The most beautiful women are often those the world never truly knows, those who choose modesty over attention, dignity over display & haya over the pursuit of approval. While the world chases what is seen, she treasures what is hidden for the sake of Allah. She understands that true beauty is not found in the number of eyes that admire her, but in the sincerity of her faith, the purity of her heart & the modesty with which she carries herself. Her worth is not defined by trends, compliments, or popularity, it is rooted in her character & her relationship with her Creator. Every time she chooses haya, she adorns herself with a beauty that never fades. Every time she lowers her gaze, guards her speech & protects her dignity, she draws closer to Allah & distances herself from what is temporary. A precious jewel is not displayed carelessly, it is protected because it is valuable. Likewise, modesty is not about hiding because of shame, it is about honoring oneself & living by principles that reflect faith & dignity. The world may celebrate exposure, but Allah loves modesty. Beauty may capture attention for a moment, but haya, humility & righteousness leave a lasting legacy. The woman who seeks Allah's pleasure over people's approval has chosen a reward far greater than the fleeting praise of this world. May Allah beautify our hearts with faith, adorn us with haya, strengthen us in modesty & make us among those who seek His pleasure above all else.

Friday Sunnah Reminders 🤍📿 Jumu‘ah is the most blessed day of the week, honoured by Allah and described by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the best day. Key Sunnahs of Friday: 1. Send abundant selawat upon Rasulullah ﷺ Rasulullah ﷺ said: “The person closest to me on the Day of Resurrection is the one who sent the most Selawat upon me.” — Sunan Al-Tirmidhi 484 2. Read Surah Al-Kahfi (first 10, last 10, or ideally the whole surah) The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, he will be illuminated with light between the two Fridays.” — Narrated by al-Haakim; graded Sahih by al-Albaani 3. Perform ghusl (Jumu‘ah bath) and maintain cleanliness Abu Sa‘id Al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every Muslim who has attained puberty, and also cleaning of the teeth with siwak and using perfume if available.” — Sahih Bukhari 4. Wear fragrance and presentable clothing Allah says: “Put on your adornment on every occasion of prayer.” — Surah Al-A‘raf 7:31 5. Make du‘a to Allah abundantly 6. Trim nails and observe fitrah practices Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه reported: “Five are from the fitrah: circumcision, removing hair below the navel, trimming the moustache, trimming the nails, and removing underarm hair.” 7. Increase du‘a between Asr and Maghrib The Prophet ﷺ said: “On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allah for something, but Allah will grant it to him.” — Bukhari & Muslim Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله said this special hour is: “The last hour after Asr.” — Abu Dawud & An-Nasa’i Even if you can’t do everything, don’t leave everything. May Allah accept our deeds and ease our affairs. 🕊 MD @selfreflectionforummah

كُلُّ نَفْسٍۢ ذَآئِقَةُ ٱلْمَوْتِ ۖ “Every soul will taste death.” [ali ‘imran 3:185] - there will come a day where whatever you have in this Dunya, would be left behind. your status, your wealth, your family. the only thing that will be following you is your deeds. whether it is good or bad deeds, that would be our responsibility. be prepared, we do not know when would be our turn. this advice goes out to myself first, then to all of u.

“Even if you make mistakes repeatedly, even if you feel like you’ve gone far away — the door of Allah’s mercy is still wide open. Return with a heart that is remorseful, for He is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.” It’s basically a reminder about taubat (repentance) and Allah’s mercy — that no matter how many times someone falls into sin or feels distant from Allah, they should not give up hope. As long as a person sincerely turns back to Allah, seeks forgiveness, and tries to improve, Allah’s mercy is always there.

Here’s some reminders, It's okay to walk away from relationships that are harming your peace, your faith, or your well being. It's okay to let go of certain people, places, or habits if holding onto them is costing you more than they are giving you. It's okay to choose distance. It's okay to choose yourself for the sake of Allah. It's okay to be alone for a while. Healing often happens in quiet moments. It's okay to cry. It's okay to break down. It's okay to not be okay. In a world where everyone seems to wear a smile, don't feel pressured to hide your emotions. Allah did not create us to be emotionless. He created us with hearts that feel, eyes that shed tears & souls that long for Him. Allah created us as weak servants so that we would turn back to Him, rely on Him & remember that our true strength comes from Him alone. Your emotions are not a weakness, they are part of being human. Feeling sadness, grief, disappointment, or loneliness is not wrong. What matters is where you take those feelings. Do you seek validation from the Creator or from His creation?People may comfort you, but only Allah can truly heal your heart. Pour your worries into your doa before you pour them into the world. Cry to Allah before you cry to everyone else. He hears every unspoken pain, understands every silent tear & never grows tired of listening. Sometimes we desperately want something, a person, a relationship, an opportunity, but if it's pulling you away from Allah or harming your Akhirah, have the courage to let it go. Whatever you leave for the sake of Allah, He replaces it with something better, whether in this life or the next. Remember that, Allah never burdens a soul beyond what it can bear. Every hardship carries wisdom, even if you cannot see it yet. Every tear shed for the sake of Allah is known to Him. Every sincere doa is heard. So be patient. Keep making doa. Keep praying. Keep trusting Allah's plan even when you don't understand it. Your pain has an expiry date, but Allah's mercy has no limit. May Allah grant you ease after every hardship, heal every broken heart, strengthen your iman & make us among those who meet Him with hearts that are at peace. Ameen. Hamasah! Keep going for the sake of Allah.

Heartbreak is painful, but as Muslims we believe that every hardship can carry wisdom. Sometimes, heartbreak may be one of the ways Allah tests us, not to break us, but to strengthen our faith, teach us patience & bring us closer to Him. Not every prayer is answered in the way we expect & not every goodbye is a punishment. Sometimes Allah removes people from our lives because He knows what we cannot see. His plans are always greater than our understanding. Even when the pain feels overwhelming, trust that Allah is the Best of Planners. Every tear is known to Him, every doa is heard, & every test has a purpose. Keep your heart attached to Allah, because what He has written for you will always be better than what you had hoped for yourself. May Allah grant us sabr through our hardships, heal our hearts & replace every loss with something that brings us closer to Him. Aamiin 🩷

good friends & good company are also a rizq.

Choose friends in whose presence you feel ashamed to disobey Allah, not friends in whose presence you feel embarrassed to practice righteousness. A true companion is not merely someone who walks beside you through life, but someone who reminds you of Allah, strengthens your faith when it weakens & encourages you to remain steadfast upon obedience. Surround yourself with those whose company brings you closer to Jannah, not those who make sins seem ordinary. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “A person follows the religion of his close friend, so let each of you look carefully at whom he takes as a close friend.” He ﷺ also said: “The example of a righteous companion and a bad companion is like that of the seller of musk & the blacksmith. The seller of musk may give you some perfume, or you may buy from him, or at least you will enjoy a pleasant fragrance from him. As for the blacksmith, he may burn your clothes, or at least you will be exposed to his foul smell.” May Allah bless us with companions who remind us of Him when we forget, encourage us toward goodness when we falter, and become a means for us to attain Jannah. Āmīn.

📿 we don’t have to worry about whether our prayers are accepted or not, the most important is that you pray, one of the most common reasons for leaving prayers; unsure whether الله will accept your prayers. whereas, that is by the will of الله, He has the rights in which to accept it or not. we just have to follow what الله had obliged us to do. for as long as we try our best to keep our صلاة, in sya allah, He will see our efforts. ❤️

🕰️ perhaps the delay is part of mercy.

The Prophet ﷺ said that… When a believer washes his face, every sin he looked at with his eyes is washed away with the water. When he washes his hands, every sin his hands committed leaves with the water. When he washes his feet, every sin his feet walked toward is washed away, until he comes out pure from sin. [Sahih Muslim 244]

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adapted from @/shadesofislam on instagram!

Khutbah Jummu’ah | Yawmul ‘Asyura | 26.06.26 🌼

“‘asyura” a little sharing by ust. mizi wahid, on not only the benefit of fasting on the day of ‘asyura, but also, symbolising this as a fresh start, to a new hijri year. in sya allah. ❤️

good morning! subhanallah, it is raining right now. 🕊️ du’a when raining: اللّهُمَّ صَيِّـباً نافِـعاً Allahumma shoyibban nafi’a O Allah, make it a beneficial rain! Sahih Bukhari 1032.

Friday Sunnah Reminders 🤍📿 Jumu‘ah is the most blessed day of the week, honoured by Allah and described by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the best day. Key Sunnahs of Friday: 1. Send abundant selawat upon Rasulullah ﷺ Rasulullah ﷺ said: “The person closest to me on the Day of Resurrection is the one who sent the most Selawat upon me.” — Sunan Al-Tirmidhi 484 2. Read Surah Al-Kahfi (first 10, last 10, or ideally the whole surah) The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, he will be illuminated with light between the two Fridays.” — Narrated by al-Haakim; graded Sahih by al-Albaani 3. Perform ghusl (Jumu‘ah bath) and maintain cleanliness Abu Sa‘id Al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every Muslim who has attained puberty, and also cleaning of the teeth with siwak and using perfume if available.” — Sahih Bukhari 4. Wear fragrance and presentable clothing Allah says: “Put on your adornment on every occasion of prayer.” — Surah Al-A‘raf 7:31 5. Make du‘a to Allah abundantly 6. Trim nails and observe fitrah practices Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه reported: “Five are from the fitrah: circumcision, removing hair below the navel, trimming the moustache, trimming the nails, and removing underarm hair.” 7. Increase du‘a between Asr and Maghrib The Prophet ﷺ said: “On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allah for something, but Allah will grant it to him.” — Bukhari & Muslim Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله said this special hour is: “The last hour after Asr.” — Abu Dawud & An-Nasa’i Even if you can’t do everything, don’t leave everything. May Allah accept our deeds and ease our affairs. 🕊 MD @selfreflectionforummah