We fail because when Allah gives us these blessings, we unwittingly turn them into false idols in the heart.
YASMIN MOGAHEDThe body that we tend to is only temporary, while the soul that we neglect is # eternal .
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We are always looking for signs. We are always asking for God to ‘speak’ to us. But those signs are all around us. They are in everything. God is always ‘speaking’. The question is whether we are listening.
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Some feel lonely because they haven’t found that perfect ‘companion’ yet. Sometimes Allah sends everyone else away so you can find that only in Him.
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There are internal chains and external chains. All the external chains in the world won’t enslave you, if you are free inside. And all the external ‘freedom’ in the world won’t liberate you, if you are chained inside. Let go. And you’ll know Freedom.
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The body that we tend to is only temporary, while the soul that we neglect is # eternal .
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Don’t expect your spouse to be perfect. He/she is only the dunya version of themselves. Their ‘perfect’ version is saved for jennah.
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When the pain overtakes you, reach inside. Gather the broken pieces, and hand them to God. Ask Him to remake your heart. Different, this time. Stronger. More beautiful. This is how we are made, and remade by the Maker.
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Everything is as it should be. God’s design is perfect.
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Worry is a direct consequence of relying on your own efforts.
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Ya Allah, envelop our hearts with a shield of your light and mercy, so the pain doesn’t penetrate.
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If you want to focus more on Allah in your prayers, focus more on Him outside your prayers.
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Do your part, but stop trying to steer your destiny. You’re not in charge.
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Don’t you think there’s a problem when we live in a society that considers a woman’s greatest accomplishment being pretty for a man?
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My Nafs screams out for what it desires. But my will to be free screams louder.
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In any nation, the hypocrites do not become apparent except during times of fitnah (severe tests and hardships).
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The body has many needs. But the soul has only one: to be with God.
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