I used to think the most productive Muslims woke up at Fajr and grinded 12 hours.
Then I read how the Prophet ﷺ actually structured his day. And I realised we've been copying the wrong people.
Ya Allah make it happen in such an impossible way that I know it could only be from you. You are Al-Fattah, The Opener so open doors for me that no one can shut. You are Ar-Razzaq, The Provider, so provide for me from places I could never imagine. You are Al-Mujeed the One who-
Once, Sayyidunā 'Isā was stood at a grave with his companions while a man was being lowered into it. His companions began speaking of the grave and its narrowness, so 'Isā said to them, 'You used to reside in a far narrower place: your mother's womb. If Allah wishes to expand
The Arabic word for "womb" is "rahm" (رحم). The word for "mercy" is "rahma" (رحمة). Same root. Arabic is telling you: the first mercy you ever received was a place that held you before you could hold yourself.
Many of us grow up thinking sin is about “offending Allah.”
That when we sin, we somehow insult Allah or anger Him
But if you read the Qur’an carefully, a deeper and unsettling reality emerges.
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#2. Stop explaining yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you.
You could have a PowerPoint, data, witnesses.
They'll still twist your words.
Your energy is finite. Spend it on people who listen, not people who've already decided who you are.
Don’t be afraid to reboot your life and start afresh. Make the Almighty your priority or you’ll find yourself going back to square one in no time. Never leave Him out of your equation if you want success, both in this world & the next.