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A slave of Ar-Rahman

[Idris @7signxx]

A major sin that has crept into so many hearts...

[Shaykh Hasan Ali @shaykhhasanali]

❝Patience is the leader of character, and abandoning envy is the leader of contentment.❞

Imam Al-Awzā‘ī رحمه الله

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[Mufti Ismail Moosa @MfIsmailMoosa]

The quickest way to receive the aid of Allāh is through helping another person—because: “Allāh is in the aid of the servant so long as the servant is in the aid of his brother.” (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim)

If you take time to help others, Allāh takes it upon Himself to care for you.

Help the weak… your life never be bleak.

Ease someone’s despair… and you’ll find contentment everywhere.

Assist other humans…Allāh will ease your burdens.

Be there for the creation… and Allāh will give you a solution for every tribulation.

Uplift a soul in pain… and you will be the one who will really gain.

Bring joy to another’s day… and your sorrow will drift away.

Bring peace to another's night… and your chest will glow with light.

Wipe away a tear… and happiness will instantly appear.

[Mufti Ismail Moosa @MfIsmailMoosa]

Salvation Through Supplication

Imagine your soul has a direct, uninterrupted line to your Lord—Duʿā. No interference, no weak signals, no barriers. The only requirement? A heart brimming with sincerity.

Dare to whisper, and Allāh listens to every word. Simply raise your hands, and Allāh lifts burdens. Even when words fail, your sighs become eloquent supplications. Duʿā is not a mere request; it is an admission of your own weakness and declaration of trust in the One who has absolute power. With every plea, you are proclaiming: "I am weak, but You are my refuge. I am lost, but You are my guide. I am broken, but You are the healer." As you admit your incompetence… you invite divine omnipotence.

This is the sacred conversation where stuttering is accepted, repetition is cherished, and even silence carries meaning. In this intimate exchange, no word is too small, no plea too vast, for the One who hears all is nearer than the breath in your chest. It’s a sanctuary where the heart can pour forth its burdens without fear, trusting that every call is cradled in infinite compassion. Here, the believer’s voice, however frail, rises like incense, forever held in the presence of the Ever-Responding. In every invocation… you will get your solution.

Your duʿā is not just a supplication—it is an act of devotion. A whispered call, a longing petition, a silent yearning of the soul—all of it is worship. Every moment spent in duʿā is a moment spent in the presence of the Most Merciful. The Prophet (ṣallAllāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) declared, “Duʿā is the essence of worship.” (Tirmidhī) It is not merely seeking something from Allāh; it is drawing nearer to Him, humbling yourself before Him, and affirming that only He holds the power to give and withhold. A beggar in this world may be turned away after asking once, but a believer who persists in duʿā becomes more beloved to His benefactor. You implore and you weep… and to your Creator, you leap.

Lift your hands, even when exhaustion weighs them down. Ask, even when the answer seems so far-fetched. Cry, even when you feel drained. Every duʿā is heard, every request is granted—if not in the way you envisioned, then in the way your soul needs most. Make a simple request… and receive what is best.

Never think your duʿā is unheard or misplaced. Every whisper, every sigh, every unspoken plea rises to the One who hears even the trembling of your heart. Not a single word is lost, not a single tear goes unnoticed. Your supplication is recorded in a divine register that never fades, safeguarded by the Lord whose mercy knows no bounds. Your supplication… definitely reaches its destination.

The delay you perceive is not neglect—it is divine precision. Every moment of waiting is a moment of unseen orchestration, where Allāh, in His infinite wisdom, is shaping something far greater than your fleeting hopes. Perhaps He is strengthening your faith, refining your patience, or preparing a gift beyond what your heart can yet comprehend. It is definitely worth the wait… you’ll receive more than you can ever anticipate.

So do not despair, O seeker of grace, for your Lord awaits with a merciful embrace. Your call is neither lost nor forgotten. It is treasured by the One who loves you more than you love yourself. And when the time is right—when your soul is ready, when your heart is prepared—His response will unfold with a beauty that will leave you in awe. Keep asking. Keep hoping. Keep trusting. The Most Merciful never turns away a sincere heart. Implore… because He is not going to ignore… rather, He will give you even more.

When making duʿā, you are standing before the King of Kings, who has declared: “And when My servants ask you concerning Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me.” (Qurʾān 2:186). What a thing....to ask directly from the King!

Irrespective of your difficulty, turn to your Creator. And if relief seems distant, do not despair. Allāh, the All-Wise, may be crafting something far greater—purifying your heart, increasing your reliance, or reserving a reward in the Hereafter that surpasses all worldly expectations. The Prophet (ṣallAllāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) reassured us: “No Muslim makes a duʿā—free of sin or severing kinship—but that Allāh grants him one of three: either his duʿā is answered immediately, or it is stored for him in the Hereafter, or an equivalent evil is averted from him.” (Musnad Aḥmad). A delay is not a rejection...but a divine orchestration.

Rejoice, for even in the waiting, you are enveloped in divine mercy. When you humbly kneel and plea… His mercy flows abundantly.

Let duʿā be your most intimate companion—in the hush of dawn when angels descend to witness your pleas, beneath the rain when the heavens weep with mercy, in sujūd when you are closest to your Creator, and in the last third of the night when the Divine Himself calls: “Is there anyone asking of Me, that I may grant him?” (Ṣaḥīḥ Bukhārī). You are constantly in His presence… and He will bless you with acceptance.

And when words escape you, let the timeless duʿās of the Qurʾān and Sunnah speak for your soul. These sacred invocations, bestowed directly by the One who accepts and His Messenger, peace be upon him, are lanterns in the darkest night, guiding your heart when no light remains. They bear the weight of prophethood and the radiance of revelation, transforming your silence into a melody that echoes in the heavens. Trust in their divine power, for they form a bridge between your fragility and the boundless mercy of Allāh, the All-Hearing. Whisper a word… which was suggested by your Lord.

O seeker of truth, duʿā is not just a call in distress—it is an unbreakable bond between servant and Master. It is your shield against despair, your refuge from the whispers of Shayṭān, and your bridge to the One who fashioned you from a single drop and knows every secret of your heart. If you are going through any affliction… fall in prostration… and immerse yourself in supplication.

Do not forget Him when things are going well, for in times of ease, gratitude should flow from your heart as much as it does in times of hardship. It is in those moments of tranquility that we must recognize His boundless mercy and give thanks for the blessings He has bestowed upon us. Acknowledge that all goodness, all ease, and all success come from Him alone. During your happy occation.....immerse yourself in supplication.....and just enjoy the converstation.

So persist, O servant of Allāh! Raise your hands with unwavering faith. Knock on the door of divine mercy until it opens. Let your supplication rise like an arrow piercing the heavens, carrying your hopes, your fears, and your deepest longings. No plea is ever lost. No whisper is ever unheard. No tear is ever shed in vain. Your task… is to ask.

Rest assured, every supplication of yours is already accepted—whether relief rushes to you like the winds of mercy, unfolds in ways unseen, or awaits you in the Hereafter, perfected beyond your imagination. Implore, beg and cry… you will witness the response and hear the reply.

[Shaykh Hasan Ali @shaykhhasanali]

❝Whoever relies on their wealth, will lack.

Whoever relies on their knowledge, will become confused.

Whoever relies on the people, will become disappointed.

But whoever relies on Allah, they will never lack, nor become confused or ever disappointed!❞

[ChiefHerbalist @HerbalistChief]

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Ghanaian Pathologist exposes the United States and the West on why they invented harmful vegetable oils and it’s implications on our health.

[musing misk @almirqat]

You did not succeed, it was Allāh who gave you success.

You did not win, it was Allāh who granted you the win.

You did not recover, it was Allāh who healed you.

You did not escape, it was Allāh who protected you.

You did not find it, it was Allāh who gave it to you.

[AMIDU ISMAIL A @Ismailamid]

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[ARIF AHMED @MOULANAARIF]

"Make the obedience of Allah, your profession; you will make profits without (having to sell) anything."

-Malik bin Dinaar Rahimahullāh

[Life With Allah - الحياة مع الله @alifewithallah]

“How strange is the one who knows that death is his destiny and the grave is his destination...

How does he find joy in the world?
How does he enjoy living in it?”

Mālik b. Dīnār (raḥimahullāh)

[القرآن @Quranconnect_]

This particular clip gives me goosebumps wallahi every time I come across it🥺💔

[AMIDU ISMAIL A @Ismailamid]

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[Faraz Adam @farazadam2]

📜 HOW FINANCING OPERATED IN THE ERA OF THE PROPHET ﷺ

🟢 After searching through dozens of books on the Sirah and Fiqh to understand the financing landscape in the blessed era, some patterns became visible to me:

1️⃣ In the era of the Prophet ﷺ, people truly lived within their means and sufficed with less.

2️⃣ Having more material and wealth for the sake of having more wealth was not the goal of any of them.

3️⃣ They did not think very long term when it came to amassing wealth.

🟢 When it came to financing, there were six main activities:

1️⃣ Interest-free loans
2️⃣ Mudaraba
3️⃣ Musharaka
4️⃣ Credit sales
5️⃣ Abundance of Sadaqah
6️⃣ Zakat

From my review of the Qur'an, Sunnah & classical books, I found the above. Perhaps other scholars may find more. The contemporary modes of Islamic financing did not exist formally as such, that's not to say they are impermissible or a bid'ah. Most contemporary modes of Islamic financing are built on Shariah principles, and the Fiqh allows us to develop and build such structures. However, the way financing is done today seems to be different to how it was done in that era. That is not surprising, as money, markets & systems are different today.

🟢 Interest-free lending was very common. It made perfect sense because:

1️⃣ The reward is great in the Qur'an and Sunnah, and that community was driven primarily by reward and not financial return.

2️⃣ Gold - which was the currency - did not depreciate in value, so they were indifferent to inflation risk.

3️⃣ It was a risk to keep excess gold as it could be lost, misplaced or taken.

4️⃣ Giving a loan meant your funds were guaranteed and repayable as loans are guaranteed. This gave protection to their gold & a better option than keeping it for themselves.

5️⃣ The interest-free lending market was very liquid, so everyone was willing to give, creating liquidity in the market and comfort for other lenders to be able to call back their loan on demand.

6️⃣ Social reputation and self honour was everything in that era, so defaulting was a huge blotch and stain on one's dignity. The people were people of value and of their word.

All of the above unlocked a market of interest-free lending in gold.

🟢 Mudaraba & Musharaka were forms of providing capital & business, similar to how companies raise capital in pre-seed or series A, B & C. The investors were interested in the business & wanted to have a stake in the business for the underlying business' potential.

🟢 Credit sales with collateral were also common. People would engage in real trade & grant respite in payment.

🟢 What is super obvious was that those in need of capital were not seen as customers, but rather beneficiaries of Sadaqah & Zakat. There was no desire to make money from them in the long-term. It was either making money with them, or giving them Sadaqah or Zakat to support them in the short term. The people's generosity was literally out of this world. They believed that by giving, they would get more, and they truly did.

[Idris @7signxx]

Isn't Allah enough for you?

[AMIDU ISMAIL A @Ismailamid]

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Avoid these mistakes after completing the obligatory salah | Sheikh Aziz
Bin Farhan Al Anizi حفظه الله

[Yasar A Rahman @YasarARahman]

When you see how the Zioinsts are persecuting the Muslims in Palestine and how the Hindus are doing the same in India, you see how true and powerful the words of Allāh the Most High are:

"You will surely find the most intense of the people in animosity toward the believers [to be] the Jews and those who associate others with Allāh (polytheists)." (5:82)

[AMIDU ISMAIL A @Ismailamid]

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The dangers of the Internet

By Al-Allamah Abdullah Al Qusayyir رحمه الله رحمة واسعة