We emphasize so much on external beauty that we often neglect our internal self. Remember, the Almighty looks at the state of our hearts. He doesn’t look at our figure nor the body. So before hearts become diseased, ugly and unhealthy, let us strive to purify them.
Almighty. Grant ease to those who are on the verge of losing hope and feel broken. Those who are trying to shake off their past mistakes and return to You. Those who cry alone at night while the world sleeps. Comfort them and heal them. Aameen.
Almighty. On this blessed day, we ask You to keep us on the straight path. Protect us from being misled by the lies and trickery of this world. Show us the truth as truth and allow us to follow it. Show us what’s wrong as wrong and help us to avoid it. Aameen
Raise the bar of your worship in these last ten days. The most blessed night of all nights is tucked away in there. No one is promised the next Ramadan. So give this your all & be consistent during this period. This beats picking a few nights of the ten & risk losing it.
If you want to feel the sweetness of worship, cleanse your heart. A diseased heart won’t be at ease. Make a conscious effort to get rid of pride, hatred, envy & anything that gets in the way of being fully focused on the Almighty. It won’t happen overnight but you’ll get there.
The last nights of #Ramadan are the most significant. Now is the time to ask the Almighty for all your needs, anything and everything. Nothing is too big or too small for the Lord of the Worlds. The Almighty never tires.
It’s important to keep an inner sense of calm. When dark stormy clouds of doubt, anger & worry start creeping in, always remind yourself that nothing lasts. Every storm shall pass. The Almighty is testing you and will continue to do so until you lay your trust in Him.
Almighty Allah said (what means): “Say (O Muhammad): “if you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic monotheism, follow the Quran and Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [3:31].
Don’t look down on those who are trying to get close to the Almighty, no matter how small their effort may seem to you. Not everyone is on the same spiritual level. Don’t use yourself as the yardstick. Everyone is worthy of help. Only the Almighty knows what’s in the hearts.
Why do we always have to focus on what’s wrong, what’s bad, what’s lacking? For a change, let’s focus on the beauty that exists in the world even during these challenging times. Perhaps that’s why the Almighty keeps testing us to make us reflect on the blessings we have.
The real test of sincerity is to see whether a person will help you even if he knows he will get nothing in return. The truth is anyone can help when there’s something to gain; but to help when there’s nothing in return shows true love & a beautiful heart.
We don’t respond well to being put down. Pride gives people the feeling that “I’m better than you”. Humility has the opposite effect. If you put others above yourself, they’ll feel good whenever they’re around you. That will surely have a positive impact.
For every pain you endure,
For every fear that grips your heart,
For every worry that keeps you awake,
For every loss that you grieve over,
For anything & everything that you can’t handle,
Leave it to the Lord of the Worlds.
He’s the best disposer of our affairs.
When Aisha (ra) would ask the Prophet ﷺ why he would pray so much at night though Allah had already forgiven him for all of his sins. He would respond:
“Shall I not be a grateful servant?”
What then of the rest of us when our forgiveness has yet to be guaranteed, and the blessings of Allah pour upon us without measure?
To fail does not make you a failure. It teaches and reminds you that the Almighty’s plan is better than yours. His plan always prevails. He’ll send you signs and redirect you.