Your parents are a test for you and you’re a test for them. Accept that. Coping with difficult parents isn’t easy. They’re also human, flawed & weak just like everyone. You need to accept them for who they are. You can’t change them. The only person you can change is yourself.
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.
Don't kick someone when he's already down. You wouldn’t want that done to you. Be kind, motivate, lend a hand, say a positive word, do what it takes for it can go a long way. Be the rainbow in someone else’s cloud.
Wishing you a Blessed Eid Al Adha. After intense days of worship, I wish you a joyous time with your family and loved ones. Amid the strife and suffering going on around us, spare a thought for the less fortunate as you celebrate. Say a prayer for them.
Almighty, as the Hajj begins, we ask You to safeguard the health and well-being of all pilgrims. Protect them from any sickness and grant them a safe and fulfilling pilgrimage. Protect the pilgrims from extreme weather and danger and keep them under Your Divine care. Aameen.
Almighty Allah. Grant the pilgrims gathered in Arafah on this blessed Day of Hajj, ease and accept their acts of worship. May it be a day of total forgiveness for all. Aameen.
No matter what difficulties you’re facing, know that the Almighty has your back. He’s there even when things seem hopeless. He’s there even when the circumstances are darker than you ever imagined. He’s there when everyone has given up on you. Place your trust and hope in Him.
Stop worrying. Stop overthinking. Stop being pessimistic. If you trust the Almighty as you say you do, then put in your best effort and leave the rest to Him. He will work it out for you according to His timing. Not yours.
Don’t fall into this trap. Don’t dwell on how privileged you are. It’s how you end the journey that matters. Strive to live a life that endears you to your Creator. Everything else is secondary. Keep asking for a good end. May He take us when He’s most pleased with us. Ameen
Not all feelings can be explained. Sometimes words fail you. Don’t worry. The Almighty is the only One who knows your real situation. Speak to Him. Confide in Him. Ask Him to guide you.
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.