Firm Belief and Perfect Reliance on Allah

Allah alone is sufficient for us.

Allah the exalted says:

“And in Allah (alone) let the believers put their trust” [14:11]. “Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah” [3:159]. “And whosever puts his trust in Allah then Allah will suffice him” [65:3].

“The believers are only those who when Allah is mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts and when his verses (This Quran) are recited unto them they increase their faith, and put their trust in their Rabb (Alone)” [8:2]

Even in the worst circumstances one should always have faith and trust in Allah. Be like a bird, what does this mean? People should have hearts like birds that do not collect to keep in reserve. They go out every morning to collect food.

The Prophet (SAW) said: “ A group of people whose hearts will be like the hearts of birds, will enter Jannah”

 

 

Taken from Riyad-us-Saliheen

 

The Holy Prophet (SAW) way of Life

The Holy Prophet when asked by Hazrat Ali (ra) about his way of life he replied:

Meditation in Allah is My Capital.

Reason and sound logic is the root of My Religion.

Love is the foundation of My Existence.

Enthusiasm is the vehicle of My life.

Contemplation of Allah is My Companion Faith is the source of My Power.

Sorrow is My friend.

Knowledge is My Weapon.

Patience is my Garb and Virtue.

Submission to divine will is My pride.

Truth is My salvation.

Worship is My habit.

And in prayer lies the coolness of My Eyes and the peace of mind

Sincerity

Abu Hurairah: narrated. “Messenger of Allah does not look at your fingers, nor at your attire but he looks at your hearts and accomplishments” [Muslim]

Actions are judged by Intentions.

Everyone will be rewarded or punished according to his aim an intention. Sincerity is the essence of faith and it is what is between you and Allah. No one else can see it. It is a deep feeling rooted inside your heart.

Pure sincerity is striving and fighting in the way of Allah. (Jihad Fi Sabilillah). if the intention of Jihad is present in the heart, you will get rewarded even if you did not participate in it.

Sincerity and good intentions are very important.

[Taken from the book Riyad-us-Saliheen Vol 1]

What is your Connection

By Fadia Bint Ismail

What connection do we have? what do i mean by this? well there are many things that connects us to one another but we need to start thinking about what our connection to Allah (SWT), the Mighty, the Majestic is.

Think about this…you have your phone, your lap top, your car and all these fancy electronic gadgets that connects you to people. But what we can never compare those items with is our connection we have with Allah each time we prostrate towards him.

Your phone dies, your lap top battery dies, the power can shut off..but what have you actually lost? You have only lost your connection with creation. So what is more important?

Remember Allah has No battery life, No power cable your connection to him is everlasting. so ask yourself again what is more important to you?

Your connection to this Dunyah? or your connection to the Akhirah? both are vital because Allah created us with a purpose. He put us on this Dunyah so that we may worship Him and Him Alone. But what is important is where your heart is connected to.

Think about this next time you feel frustrated when your worldly items and possessions fail you..and trust me they will fail you that is for sure. Because you chose the temporary life of this Dunyah over having everlasting life in the Akhirah.

So what connection will you choose?

“Know that the life of this world is only play and amusement pomp and mutual boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children, as the likeness of vegetation after rain: the growth of it is pleasing to the tiller, but afterwards it dries up and you see it turning yellow, and then it becomes straw. But in the hereafter there is a severe torment for the disbelievers and there is forgiveness from Allah and [His] good pleasure for the believers who do good, whereas the life of this world is only a decieving enjoyment” [ Quran, 57:20]

Soldier’s of Allah- Queens of Islam

The first person to embrace Islam was a women.

The first person to die for Islam was a women. ” Sumayah”(ra)

The Greatest scholar of Islam was a women. “Aisha”(ra)

The person who loved the Prophet(SAW) the most was a women and who was that women? “Fatimah”(ra)

The person who made the biggest sacrafice for Islam in one day was a women. “Khansa”(ra)

One of the greatest fighters in Islamic history was a women. “Kawlah Bint Aswar”(ra) she fort on the back of a horse.

 

A strong women is the one who feels deeply, and loves fiercely. Her tears flow just as abundantly as her smile. A strong women is both soft and powerful, she is both practical and spiritual.

A Muslim women, she conceals her beauty, cloaks her seductivity, refuses to submit to worldly desires, preserves her attractiveness and charm, protects the diamond within. She remains veiled.

Remedies to Help your Life

 

 

 

By Fadia Bint Ismail

There are various things that will help us in our lives. We as Muslims should constantly remind ourselves that we are Slaves of Allah and Allah is in control of everything and every matter should be left to Allah. If you have this mindset then you are ready to do good. You should also remember that Islam is concerned with more that just yourself. Islam is a way of life. You should first learn to fix your Ibadah. The next thing you need to do is purify your intentions and to know that everything you do, whether it is helping others you should do it only for the sake of Allah. And if you truly want to be successful then your intentions should be purely to please Allah.

 

Now what are the rememdies that will help you to achieve this?

• The Glorious Quran

 

The Glorious Quran was given to all creation. The Glorious Quran reveals the entire truth to mankind.

So how can we use the Quran? We can use the Quran as a remedy to help us in our daily lives. Each verse (Ayah) and each Surah holds a special meaning.

“Glory be to Allah (SWT). There is no knowledge for us except that which you teach us. Oh Allah, Teach us of that which is beneficial for us. And increase us in knowledge. Oh One who changes hearts, make our hearts steadfast upon your religion”

The Glorious Quran was given to us to teach us and is very beneficial to help us. It helps to purify our hearts and gives us a sense of peace and tranquility.

So what remedies can it cure? for example if you are depressed the best way out of this depression is to read The Quran. The Quran is a navigation to help us in our daily lives. It is not only a remedy to help cure us of our afflictions, but it is also a remedy to help strengthen our Imaan.

• 5 Daily Prayers (Salaah)

 

The five daily prayers is obligatory for all Muslims. You have your Zuhr, Asr, Magrib and Eshaa. Each prayer is held at a specific time. We should all try our very best to make each prayer on time. Remember this Allah has commanded us to do certain things, not to benefit him but to benefit us. Allah does not need us but we need Him. Always keep this in mind.

If you see Salaah as a chore that you have to do 5 times a day, you definetly will not benefit from it. But if you see Salaah as your way to communicate with the One and Only Allah (SWT) then Inshallah it will benefit you tremendously.

Think about this……The highest level of worship in ritual is Sujood (when your head is on the floor) at that moment your head is on the floor and your heart is physically higher than your brain. At this level you understand the limit of intellect and you connect with your soul. How amazing is that and how perfect is your Ibadah at this stage. You are lowering your head infront of Allah. SubanAllah.

 

The Quran and our Five daily prayers are the best remedies to help us in our daily lives. And Remember Sincerity is very important.!!

 

“Oh Allah guide us to the best of character. None guides to it except You and turn us away from evil character. For None can turn it away from us except You”

Protecting Your Imaan

By Fadia Bint Ismail

 

How do we protect our Imaan? First we need to establish what Imaan is?

 Jibreel (alaihis-salaam), when he (alaihis-salaam) asked the Messenger of Allah
(sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam): “What is Imaan?” He (sallallahu alaihe
wa-sallam) replied: “Imaan is to believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His
Messengers, the Last Day and to believe in the Predestination; the good and the
bad.” [Saheeh al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim]

So Imaan is to believe in the six articles of faith. Known as Arkan-Al Imaan.

1. Belief in God
2. Belief in the Angels
3. Belief in the Prophets
4. Belief in Divine Books
5. Belief in the Day of Judgment
6. Qadar (Fate)

Now that we have established what Imaan is. We need to understand that Imaan is a combination of Belief and Actions. What does this exactly mean? What things do we use daily?

1. The heart
2. The Tongue
3. Actions of the body

The Heart is the root of Imaan, The tongue is the confession we make and the actions of the body is the external submission to the commands of Allah.

So how do you protect your Imaan? Well through sincere faith in Allah and the six articles of Imaan and protecting your heart, your tongue from sinning.

When you sin it creates a black stain on your heart and it will spread the more you sin. How will you know if your Imaan is weak? what are the symptoms?

1. You are sinning. first of all this will hurt you in this Dunyah and the Akhirah
2. Your Ibadah, meaning your connection with Allah and your state of affairs in this Dunyah
3. Not Performing your Ibadah properly, such as Salaah, Fasting ect…for example if you are making Salaah and your heart is diverting to other distractions and you make Dua, Allah does not listen to this type of Dua. Your Ibadah needs to be sincere and the only way for this to happen is if your heart is sincere.
4. laziness in Ibadah, this is characteristics of a Munafiqun.
5. When we hear the Quran being recited you want to turn it away and you can not pay attention to any Thikr.

What causes your Imaan to be weak?

1. When you keep away from an environment that has Imaan in it.
2. Failing to try and learn more about the Deen.
3. Living in an environment of Sin.
4. Showing off.

Reflect daily on the state of your Imaan. Protect your Imaan. Because you will not reach piety if you do not give from that which you love. If you go through life making Allah less you will bring destruction to yourself, your heart and your Imaan, which encompasses everything. Who you are, What you speak and what you do is what will make or break your Imaan.

Fear Allah the most. Love Allah the Most. Be Sincere. And you will see.

Depression VS Contentment

 

The Prophet (SAW) said: ” A person who has contentment in his heart nothing will depress him”

I recently listened to a lecture and i thought i should share it with all of you because depression is something everyone faces.

True wealth is the contentment of the heart.

True poverty is the greed of the heart.

Both contentment and depression comes from Allah. Depression comes when you disobey Allah and Contentment is inspired when you obey Allah.

If you want to live like a king grab onto contentment.

What all of us search for:

• We search for wealth in things but actually it was in contenment
• We search for comfort in luxury but actually it was kept in contentment
• We search for honor in creation but honor is only in Allah

 

What you should not think of:

• Do not think of poverty it will only increase your greed
• Do not think of those who have hurt you or oppress you it will create malice and you will make your own life misreable
• Do not plan a long future. Look at the Big Picture. Our life is in Allah’s hands. And he is the best of planners.

 

What Brings Contentment:

Honesty…honesty and be sincere. Because today sincerity is very hard to find. Honesty brings joy and inner satisfaction.

Being sincere means seeking out things that pleases Allah. Make this your ultimate intention. Actions are judged by intentions.

And incorporate the Sunnah of Nabi (SAW) in your life. And make the Quran the light in your heart. But this is only possible if you make Dua to Allah “Oh Allah give me contentment in what you have given me”

 

What Brings Depression:

Lies…and more lies and most of all your sins. When you sin you become restless and sad and trust me this leads to a very dark path.

If you are faced with a difficulty or an affliction run your hand over your head and make Dua.

 

 

My Uncontrollable Mind

By Fadia Bint Ismail

 

My Mind. My Thoughts are uncontrollable. Sometimes I sit and ponder one million thoughts clash together.

My Mind is out of control. I have No Peace.

Why? What If? This did not happen in my life. Why did it happen?

And then I stop myself. I AM A MUSLIM. Suddenly there is a sense of calmness. Knowing there is a higher power that is in control.

How can I question My Rabb. How can I find displeasure in his Decree.

O My Rabb. You test those whom you Love the Most. Guiding them on the Siraatul Mustaqeem.

O My Rabb. I am on my Knees. My hands are raised. Supplicating to you to ease my suffering, to ease my uncontrollable thoughts. To help me attain your mercy and your pleasure.

I lower my head realizing how I have come to this point. I have become my worst enemy. Ignoring the voice in my head. Ignoring the Angel that whispers to me every day.

My actions and my thoughts have lead me onto this dark path.

O My Rabb. Illuminate my path with your Noor.

O My Rabb. Forgive me. Allow me to start each day in obedience to you.

They say when tears flow from your eye’s it is either happiness or sorrow.

O My Rabb. My tears are filled with sorrow. My tears are filled with my disobedience toward you.

 

O My Rabb. Accept my repentance. Allow my tears to cool my eyes so that I may find happiness and contentment in what you have decreed.

O My Rabb. I realize now that you do not withhold things to punish me. But to leave my hands empty to receive what is better for me.

Wal ASR….By the Token of Time man is at a state of Loss. O My Rabb let me not fall into this state. Let my mind not wonder into procrastination; let my thoughts not attract the evil plot of Shaytaan.

O My Rabb. Help me to attain Ihsaan. Eemaan and Taqwah.

My Mind. My Thoughts are out of control.

When I am supplicating to you, O Allah….Facing you brings peace and tranquillity. O Allah allow me to remain in this state.

Cure me from my own destruction. Cure me from the destruction of My Mind.

My Uncontrollable thoughts.

The Power of Thikr

 

• Expels and suppresses Satan

 

• It pleases Allah

 

• It removes anxiety and distress from the heart

 

• It brings happiness and joy to the heart

 

• It strengthens the heart and body

 

• It illuminates the face and heart

 

• It brings wealth and livelhood

 

• It gives the person peace of mind and composure

 

• It leads one to love more, which is the spirit of Islam

 

• It leads to self control and Ihsaan so that a person worships Allah as though he/she is seeing him

 

• It brings Inaabah (Turning in repentance to Allah)

 

• It brings the person closer to Allah

 

• It opens the door to knowledge and understanding

 

• It brings fear and respect to Allah

 

• Brings life to your heart

 

• It is the provision of the heart and soul

 

• It removes any rust from the heart

 

• It eliminates sins

 

• It removes any isolation

 

• Saves one from Allah’s punishment

 

• It brings tranquility and harmony and the Angels surrounding those making thikr

 

• Helps one forget backbiting, slandering, telling lies and falsehood

 

• A person who remembers Allah in seclusion and whose eyes are then flooded with tears will be shaded on the day of Resurrection

 

• Easiest form of worship

 

• It is the plant of paradise

 

• Is the light of a person in this world, in the grave and on the day of Judgement

 

• It brings blessing’s and wards off Allah’s curse and punishment

 

• It is a barrier between servant and hellfire