The only prayer my late father urged me to make during my first Hajj was not for wealth, leadership, influence, or material possessions.
As I prepared to leave for the Holy Land, he called me and said:
“Do not ask Allah for money. Do not ask Him for power. Do not ask Him for worldly success. Go to the Holy Kaaba, circle it, and ask Allah to grant you patience.”
He then gave me a lesson that has remained with me throughout my life:
“Everything you will ever ask for in this world is embedded in patience.”
I obeyed him and made that prayer.
Today, I came across this video in which renowned Islamic scholars speak briefly but deeply about the virtue and power of patience. Listening to them reminded me of my father’s priceless advice.
I invite you to listen carefully. You may discover, as I did, that patience is not merely a virtue, it is the key that unlocks every other blessing.
May Allah grant our departed parents His mercy and grant us all the patience to navigate life’s trials and triumphs. Ameen.
Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi PhD, OON
National Assembly,
Abuja-Nigeria.
ALLAHU AKBAR! 🤲😭
Today, I witnessed a scene that shook my heart and reminded me of the reality we often forget.
A dove stood before me in its final moments. It struggled silently, fighting a battle known only to Allah. I looked closely, thinking perhaps it had been injured or attacked, but I found no visible wound. Then, before my eyes, its soul departed.
At that moment, I realized how helpless every living creature is before the decree of Allah. No wealth, no status, no strength, and no loved one could stop death when its appointed time arrived.
As I watched, verses of the Qur’an and sayings of the Prophet ﷺ about death and the departure of the soul flooded my mind. The reality that we read about and hear in sermons suddenly stood before me in the form of a small bird.
What moved me even more was what happened afterward. Within minutes, insects began to gather around its lifeless body. In a very short time, the same body that moments earlier was alive, moving, and breathing had become motionless and abandoned.
I could not help but ask myself:
One day, will this not be my story too?
One day, death will come for me exactly as it came for that bird. It will not seek permission. It will not consider my plans, my ambitions, my family, or my unfinished dreams. It will arrive at the time written by Allah, and no one on earth will be able to delay it for even a moment.
Then what will remain of me?
Not my possessions. Not my titles. Not my popularity.
Only my deeds.
The prayers I performed. The good I did for others. The kindness I showed. The Qur’an I recited. The charity I gave. The wrongs I avoided for the sake of Allah.
My dear brothers and sisters, this world is temporary. Every day that passes brings us one step closer to our meeting with Allah. Let us not be deceived by the distractions of this life. Let us prepare for the day when neither wealth nor children will benefit us, except a heart that comes to Allah in sincerity.
May Allah grant us sincere repentance, strengthen our faith, bless us with righteous deeds, and grant us a good ending. May He make our final words "La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah."
Ameen Ya Rabbal Alameen. 🤲😭
I’m forever making du’a that Allah grants me my beautiful ending,the dream career, financial freedom, sincere friendships, a loving family, peace, love, and every blessing that is good for me. May what’s written for me be better than what I’ve imagined. Ameen.
Hey beautiful girl ❤️
Don’t let the world convince you that you are not enough. Don’t let this generation push you to abandon your good upbringing just to fit in. Don’t let the western world tell you your hijab is outdated. Don’t let the internet trick you into chasing likes and comments at the cost of your integrity. Don’t let Snapchat streaks or online trends influence you into changing your lifestyle.
What people call boring might actually be what is protecting you from a lot of danger and fitnah.
You are not losing, you are winning in a way many people don’t understand yet. A girl with good upbringing, strong values, and deen is truly winning in this life and the hereafter ❤️
If you are Muslim, say this du’a.
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁.
Ya Allah, Ya Al-‘Aleem, You know what I never tell anyone. Ya As-Samee’, You hear the du’as I only whisper in my heart. Ya Al-Qareeb, stay close to me when I feel alone. Ya Al-Wakeel, take care of the matters keeping me awake at night. Ya Al-Kareem, give me more than what I ask and better than what I expect. Ya An-Noor, illuminate the dark corners of my heart. Ya Al-Wadud, make me among those whom You love and who love You sincerely.
Islam doesn’t only change lives… it softens hearts, restores souls, and gives purpose even behind prison walls. Watching American prisoners stand shoulder to shoulder in Salah is a reminder that guidance can reach anyone, anywhere. Islam is truly the solution for humanity❤️.