Almighty. Restore and mend our world that is broken. Heartache, despair and pain can be overwhelming. Grant peace to those who are marginalised and suffering from injustice. Only You can bring about any change. Aameen.
The road we’re traveling is getting tougher. No doubt about that. But we’re still here. Because the Almighty is charting our course every step of the way. Remember nothing happens by chance.
TAHAJJUD
TAHAJJUD nafl is like a balm for weary souls, it soothes the wounds of the day & heals the depths of the heart. When you pray TAHAJJUD with focus, you'll not need to speak an extra word other than what you recite during Salah, & tranquility will descend upon your heart!
This life is short. Make it a point to touch lives and hearts whenever you get the opportunity. Give, forgive and apologise. If you find difficulty doing it, make a commitment and start during these blessed days. Channel your energy to things that matter.
There’s so much going on around us that it’s easy to feel exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed. Almighty. Grant us peace in this world and in our hearts. Grant us clear guidance and calm our hearts. Guide us to the straight path and don’t leave us wandering through life.
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge."
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Helpless, hopeless and powerless. We’ve all felt this many times. But giving up is never an option. Hope is what keeps us alive. No matter what’s going on out there, cling on to hope, knowing that the Almighty is with us. He knows what’s going on even when we don’t.
You can reboot your life many times over and start afresh but if the program doesn’t involve the Almighty, you’ll be back to square one in no time, with no progress being made at all. So never leave Him out of your equation if you want success, both in this world and the next.
Run your own race. Stop comparing yourself to others. If the Almighty wants you to have what others have, He will give it to you, if not now then at some stage later on. Be happy with His Decree. Learn to accept His plan for your life. Show gratitude. If you’re grateful, He will surely grant you more.
Almighty. Thank You for giving us an intense month of worship. Thank You for being there when we felt lost. Thank You for shining Your light when we felt afraid of the dark & for carrying us through when we thought we couldn't make it. Aameen.
Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re a failure. As long as you’re taking steps to better yourself daily with the help of the Almighty, nothing can stop you from making progress. Keep going, you’ll get there one day.
Never feel that the Almighty has abandoned you & you’re alone. He has not. You may be the one crying at night, smiling in the day to hide your pain, feeling lost, confused or frustrated but never doubt that He knows what you’re going through. Always!
Make good use of the time the Almighty has given you. When your time is up, you won’t even have an extra minute. So do as much good as you can. Help others even when you know they can’t help you back.
Do good, even what you consider to be insignificant acts. The Almighty sees, hears & knows everything. He will reward you for it. Remember unlike humans, He’s above glitches, errors & system failures. He is perfect but He doesn’t expect perfection from us. Only sincere effort.
Hopelessness is a great sin. It’s often the result of ignorance of the Almighty’s Prowess. One should never give in to despair. Even in the worst case scenario, there’s a glimmer of hope in the heart. Remember His infinite Mercy; He will never turn anyone away.
If you have good people in your life, cherish them. The ones who go out of their way to help without expecting anything in return. The ones who stay out of the spotlight & don’t take any credit for the good they’ve done. Pray for them. Thank the Almighty for bringing them into your life.
The past is over. Today is a new day; you are not the same person you were before. Believe that today will be better than yesterday. It’s about looking up with hope and looking forward. Look for new opportunities that the Almighty has planned for you.
Never think that all the prayers you’ve been making are wasted. Nothing ever goes to waste with the Almighty. He’s got everything under control. The dreams you’ve been wanting so badly will come when He knows you’re ready for it. He can give you better than you had prayed for.
Almighty. We ask You to renew our hearts with strength and purpose on this day, being among the blessed days. Forgive our past sins and help us get closer to You. We know You have our backs and have brought us this far. Guide us always for we can't make it by ourselves.
We have been blessed this year to see another Ramadan, another Dhul Hijjah and Insha'Allah soon, another Muharram. Reflect often and thank Allah for the blessings and opportunities you take for granted.