self-reflection 🕊

Half of Ramadan is already behind us, and half remains ahead. Time moves so quickly, and before we know it, this blessed month will be gone. But right now, we still have time. Time to turn back to Allah, time to soften our hearts, time to seek forgiveness, and time to make the most of what remains. Time to turn back to Allah, time to soften our hearts, time to seek forgiveness, and time to make the most of what remains. May Allah accept all of our good deeds & repentance in this beloved Ramadhan 🤲🏽

Sometimes when you start taking your deen more seriously, your life begins to change in ways you didn’t expect. The things that once felt normal may no longer sit peacefully in your heart. Slowly, some friendships drift away, some spaces no longer feel like they belong to you, and you may find yourself being misunderstood. People might say you’ve changed, that you’re “too extreme” or “too strict” simply because you no longer choose what you once used to. There may be moments where you feel like a stranger among people you once laughed and grew with. It can feel lonely at times, and your heart may wonder if you’re doing something wrong. But the truth is, every step you take towards Allah will always come with tests. And wallahi, it is far better to lose people while trying to hold onto Allah, than to lose Allah while trying to hold onto people. Not everyone will understand your journey and that’s okay. May Allah replace what we lose with what is better, grant us companions who remind us of Him, and keep our hearts firm on the path that leads back to Him. 🤍

#52 🪝 in my own opinion, it doesn’t mean that way, because if Allah already destined that she would be your partner, no matter whatever happens, she would still be, jodoh ajal maut; is in Allah’s hands. hence, increase your prayerss, istikharah and so on, if you want your answers, in syaa allahh!

#51 📕 personally surah al a’la, al baqarah & yaseen, it provides me the warmth that Allah always listens to me.

#50 🏖️ wa aleykumus salam, alhamdulillah, jazakallahu kheyrr, may He reward you too in gaining ‘ilm!

#49 🏔️ i understand how you are feeling right now, it will never be easy, it would be easy for the one who doesn’t go through it, but personally what i would advice and do is, everytime i relapsed and commit that sin again, i would try my best to stay away from it as long as possible. ask Allah for guidance and protection from the whispers’ of Syaitaan.

#48 💵 noo, that is just your overthinking thoughts taking over you! don’t ever feel that way, as much as you feel that way, i’m sure if your family members were to know about this; they would disagree. but if you really think you are an “obstruction” for your family, maybe what you can do is; help them in terms of financial too, help to buy groceries etc. in a family, there must be give ins and sacrifices.

#47 📹 in my humble opinion, i feel like it’s normal to feel that way because every single day, as day goes by, our imaan would go up and down. istiqomah is never easy, but what we can do to maintain istiqomah is to not only make those deeds as “routine” but as an opportunity for us to talk to Allah, communicate with Him. in sya allah may He ease u.

#46 ❤️‍🩹 talk to Allah, tell Him your problems, your doubts, He listens. talk to Him in your night prayers! surround yourself with people that makes you happy and positive, remove the negativity!

maybe the wound that needs to be brought to Allah is the part of the heart that still hurts when it remembers. the part that still longs for what is no longer here. the part that tries to stay patient, yet quietly wishes to be comforted. and perhaps healing begins not by pretending the wound is gone, but by placing it gently before Him. telling Him everything. the grief. the confusion. the longing. the questions. because Allah never asked us to carry our wounds alone. He asked us to return to Him with them. sometimes the most sincere du’a is simply: “Ya Allah, You know what is in my heart. Please hold what I cannot carry anymore.” and in that surrender, the heart slowly learns that what feels heavy to us is never heavy for Him. and in Him, we can truly rely on.

in sya allah, after the maghrib prayers, there will be solat sunnah lunar eclipse! let’s gran this opportunity :)

#45 🤟🏽 what i would usually advice is, talk to Allah, ask Allah for His opinion and advice, do it in Istikharah prayers, Allah listens to every single thing you talk to Him about. and as you mentioned, you do not have an intention to be his girlfriend…. so maybe its not wrong! in my own opinion to just tell him what you’re feeling right now, to ease your heart & feelings. remember, the feeling of love is never wrong, but the act upon it could cause Fitnah! but you can also read the “Is Dating Haram” docs that i have prepared keke, and Ta’aruf is a very beautiful situation that i feel you should adapt tooo :) i wish you all the best!

#44 🩵 this is totally normal, developing feelings for someone is normal, and more common, amongst our friends. but what differentiates whether it is right or wrong is the actions after, whether u act on it, or choose to be silent about it. based on my previous ngl, #43, he/she made solat istikharah, and indeed, it was shown, what they should doo so slowlyy, integrate solat istikharah in your night prayers, in sya allah, u will get your answers soon!

🌙 Ramadan To-Do List Worship & Spiritual Growth: • Read 1 Juz a day (Complete the Quran) • Pray Tahajjud & Witr regularly • Make a Dua list and update it daily • Memorise a new Surah • Do daily Dhikr after Salah • Give up one sin for good • Write down Ramadan reflections Charity & Good Deeds: • Give Sadaqah daily (even $1 counts) • Prepare Iftar for someone • Forgive someone for the sake of Allah • Call family & reconnect • Do one act of kindness daily Strengthening Faith: • Attend Taraweeh prayers • Listen to Islamic podcasts instead of music • Watch a Seerah series • Practice gratitude daily Self-Discipline & Productivity: • Sleep early & wake up for Suhoor • Avoid gossip & idle talk • Reduce screen time • Improve manners & patience @Deen_of_allah

#43 🤍 alhamdulillah, maybe that is the perfect decision for u, but don’t stop doing solat istikharah if you’re still in doubt! indeed, du’a can change fate.

For the women in their season of waiting whether loved, alone, or unsure~ A woman asked: “Why should we choose a future husband who understands the religion?” Because when love weakens due to the temptations of this world, it is religion that will strengthen it. A destined spouse is the life partner Allah has already written for you in marriage. If you have yet to find yours, remember it is not a punishment nor a sign that you are forgotten. Allah is never late. He is preparing, protecting, and positioning. Do not let loneliness make you settle for less than what brings you closer to Him. Do not let other people’s timelines shake your trust in your qadr. Your names and your spouses names have already been written. What is meant for you will never miss you. So while you wait, become the women you are praying to be and trust that when it arrives, it will be a love that leads you both back to Allah. ✨