Patience at the Time of Loss عن أبي زيد أسامة بن زيد بن حارثة مولى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وحبه وابن حبه رضي الله عنهما قال: أرسلت بنت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إن ابني قد احتضر فاشهدنا. فأرسل يقرئ السلام ويقول: «إن لله ما أخذ وله ما أعطى وكل شيء عنده بأجل […]
Let me speak to you simply. Most people fail not because they are weak.They fail because they fight themselves every day. They say:“I want to wake up early.”“I want to pray regularly.”“I want to stop wasting time.”“I want to get healthy.” But inside, they still believe:“I am lazy.”“I have no discipline.”“I never finish anything.” So
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There is a court that sits inside the human heart.The prosecutor is harsh.The evidence is selective.The verdict is always guilty. But Islam does not ask you to live under an invisible whip.It calls you to responsibility — yes.But it also calls you to mercy. Let us rebuild this idea from an Islamic foundation. 1. Islam
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When war begins, speeches rise. Flags wave. Leaders declare strength. But somewhere far from the podiums, a mother collapses in grief.A child screams in the dark.An entire city turns into dust. War is often described as strategy. But for ordinary people, it is suffering. Islam came to protect life — not to glorify death. Allah
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(No hustle. No burnout. Just smart design.) You don’t need 18 habits.You need fewer rules — but sharper ones. Here’s a cleaner, more powerful version. 1. Manage Energy, Not Time Time is fixed.Energy fluctuates. Work in 90-minute focus waves, then step away for 15–20 minutes.No scrolling. No stimulation. Just reset. Your brain clears itself during
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I’tikaf Observing I’tikaf, secluding oneself in the mosque for worship, is highly recommended throughout the year, with particular emphasis on Ramadan, especially during its last ten days. I’tikaf refers to the practice of secluding oneself in a mosque for worship and devotion. The minimum requirement for observing I’tikaf involves staying in the mosque with the
Recommended Practices (Sunan) during Ramadan Throughout Ramadan, there are numerous recommended practices (Sunan) that individuals can follow to enhance their spiritual experience and earn greater rewards. Here are some of these recommended actions: اللهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلى رِزْقِكَ أفْطَرْت (Oh Allah, for You only fasted and upon Your generosity I have broken the fast.) ذَهَبَ
It is advisable to promptly make up for missed fast days consecutively as soon as possible. Postponing them until the next Ramadan is not permissible unless there is a valid excuse, such as prolonged illness. If one delays without a valid excuse until the following Ramadan, he/she is obligated to offer a penalty known as
Conditions (شُرُوط) of fast The conditions of a valid fast are as follows: Intention (niyyat) The intention (النية) to fast should indeed be made each day. For obligatory fasts, two additional conditions apply: For non-obligatory fasts, one can make the intention to fast before noon. The intention should be made in the heart. Verbalizing it