Frequent istighfar and accruing of good deeds strengthens one's provision of safety, amplitude of rizq and well-being... It is from the preserving measures of Allah when trouble starts brewing.
تعرف على اللّٰه في الرخاء يعرفك في
الشدة
"Know Allah in times of ease and He will know you in times of adversity."
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
Apologies for the late reply.
1. Start small & stay consistent — The Prophet ﷺ said the most beloved deeds to Allah are those done regularly, even if small. (Bukhari) Pick ONE thing (e.g. adhkar right after fard prayer) and build from there.
2. Religion is not hardship. Don’t overburden yourself or you’ll burn out. Moderation is key.
3. Act immediately. When the thought comes, don’t delay. Shaytan takes steps to make you stop doing goodness and one of them is “i'll do it later”.
4. Make this du’a often (at the end of every salah, as taught to Mu’adh رضي الله عنه):
“Allahumma a’inni ‘ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni ‘ibadatika”
(O Allah, help me remember You, thank You, and worship You in the best way).
5. Improve sleep/eating, avoid sins, and always repent to Allah and make Istighfar. Occupy your time with istighfar.
6. Do have breaks where you relax and have fun, but be careful of having fun that contains something forbidden, then the barakah might be taken out of it.
May Allah give us and you success, ameen.
#IslamicReminder #Tawfiq
This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings.
Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp. My hope was that Allah would extend my life so I could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah’s will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification—so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half.
I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls.
I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed.
I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission.
I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where I am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards.
I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend—patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith.
I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting.
O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it.
Do not forget Gaza… And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.
Anas Jamal Al-Sharif
06.04.2025
This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom.
Indeed, we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.
Our noble Shaykh, the eminent scholar and defender of the Sunnah, Shaykh Rabee‘ ibn Hādi al-Madkhalī, has just passed away—may Allah have mercy on him, forgive him, and grant him the highest place in Paradise, Al-Firdaws Al-A‘la. May He reward him on our behalf and on behalf of the people of Islam with the best, most abundant, and most complete reward.
O Allah, grant the Muslims a better replacement.
This is Hossam’s team, and we are sharing his final message :
“If you’re reading this, it means I have been killed—most likely targeted—by the Israeli occupation forces. When this all began, I was only 21 years old—a college student with dreams like anyone else. For past 18 months, I have dedicated every moment of my life to my people. I documented the horrors in northern Gaza minute by minute, determined to show the world the truth they tried to bury. I slept on pavements, in schools, in tents—anywhere I could. Each day was a battle for survival. I endured hunger for months, yet I never left my people’s side.
By God, I fulfilled my duty as a journalist. I risked everything to report the truth, and now, I am finally at rest—something I haven’t known in the past 18 months . I did all this because I believe in the Palestinian cause. I believe this land is ours, and it has been the highest honor of my life to die defending it and serving its people.
I ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza. Do not let the world look away. Keep fighting, keep telling our stories—until Palestine is free.”
— For the last time, Hossam Shabat, from northern Gaza.
Therefore, she has been specifically commanded to observe modesty, refrain from displaying adornments & avoid public exposure (tabarruj).
[Majmū Fatawa (15/297)]
Ibn al-Qayyim [رحمه الله] said:
"The sound of the Qur’aan: soothes souls, gives them tranquillity and causes them to be calm…
The sound of music causes the souls to become instigated, excited and causes it unease and causes it to become disturbed and agitated."