Rather the greatest blessing of Jannah is something even more than Jannah itself. Allah SWT will lift the veil and we will look at His face.
The Quran tells us that when we see the face of Allah, our faces will become bright and shining. (Quran 75:22-23) | (Yasir Qadhi)
Many times when we think of Jannah, we think of the mansions, the rivers, the hoor, the fruits, golden goblets and cups, but we forget that having the opportunity to see Allah azza wa jal is greater than all of these bounties. Allah azza wa jal praises the believers for worshipping Him “bil ghayb”, in the unseen, and in the aakhirah Allah will reward them for this with seeing Him. The believers will enjoy seeing Allah azza wa jal and it will be the most beloved thing they will receive in Jannah. May Allah make you and I among them. | Muslim Matters by Amatullah
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ told us in many narrations that the Believers will see Allah SWT with their own eyes as clearly as they can see the sun and moon (Bukhari and Muslim)
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Allah (SWT) has blessed IMAAN Shop with thousands of amazing & supportive followers across my social media, Alhumdulillah. Let’s take this beautiful opportunity to have us all get together to raise funds for the families in Ethiopia. We spend money daily on unnecessary purchases that we don’t really need. Giving awakens our souls and triggers genuine concern for the well-being of others.
If many of us donate $5, it will make a BIG difference, In sha Allah.On May 1st, 2016, the Pious Projects team arrived in Ethiopia where they were devastated to find the people starving and dying due to a previous drought in the region. This photo above isn’t from Google images. It’s one of the women that Pious Projects Team and Mohammed Zeyara met during their trip (beautiful photo by Yasin Osman @yescene Instagram ).
A woman climbed down a mountain in search of a lemon to give to her sick husband because she couldn't afford medicine. Subhan Allah Pious Projects traveled from across the world at the same time she was searching for a lemon. She said, "If it wasn't for Allah being with me and my firm belief in Him, we would have perished long ago." Wow her imaan, Subhan Allah.It's unbelievable how a people with so little are tested with trials so huge. Trials that most of us could not imagine bearing. And in the midst of their trials, we have a part to play. We now have the opportunity to give back to these people and give them something to look forward to after a long, hot day.
The following will be distributed to each family, give or take:25 kilograms of Rice
5 liters of Cooking oil
5 kilograms of Sugar
2 kilograms of Dates
2 kilograms of Tea
The cost of the above items is roughly $35 per family. However, they're also purchasing cows and will be distributing dehydrated meat to each family. With that, $50 total should be sufficient per family. Please consider donating. $5 goes a long way. Please repost and share! May Allah (SWT) bless our efforts and provide ease to those in need. Thank you so much for your love and support!CLICK ON LINK TO DONATE ➡ https://www.piousprojects.org/campaign?id=250
"Whoever provides the food for a fasting person to break his fast with, then for him is the same reward as his (the fasting person's), without anything being diminished from the reward of the fasting person." - Prophet Muhammad (saw) [Tirmidhi]]]>
"With the help of Allah. He helps whom He will, and He is exalted in might, most merciful. (It is) the promise of Allah. Never does Allah depart from His promise: but most men understand not.
They know but the outer (things) in the life of this world: but of the End of things they are heedless.
Do they not reflect in their own minds? Not but for just ends and for a term appointed, did Allah create the heavens and the earth, and all between them: yet are there truly many among men who deny the meeting of their Lord (at the Resurrection)!"
]]>I had everything, Alhamdu lillah. But deep down inside there was a void. I felt if I had more, I would feel complete so I kept chasing that "more" and when I got that "more," I still felt that emptiness deep down inside. It was never enough.
*This post contains affiliate link. If you make a purchase through the links I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It wasn't until years down the road I cried my heart out to Allah in 2014 to guide me. "Ya Allah! Why do I feel this way!" I cried to my Creator like I've never cried before, "guide me, guide me...what is my purpose here?" It was from that point my life started to change. While waiting on kids to get off from school, I found myself at the library which I had never visited since college days or when I took kids for their books (I'm not a book enthusiast. Ironic since I own a book store). I went straight to the Religion aisle and picked up this book . THIS is the book that I needed my whole life - a simple explanation of my religion. No yelling lecture from imams. No cultural rituals mixed with religion. Simple, straight forward Islam.From that day on, I started my 5x salah. I never knew before why we were required to pray. I gradually realized that everything I was working for/stressing about up to that point will perish. And so my journey began to improve my imaan little by litte, one step at a time.
I couldn't be happier. My heart is more content now than it ever was before. Alhamdu lillah. Where are you in your life right now with deen - any struggles?“Is He [not best] who responds to the desperate one when he calls upon Him…” (Qur’an, 27:62)
Click here to read My Struggle with Focus During Salah (Prayers) *This post contains affiliate link. If you make a purchase through the links I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. ]]>Life is a test so let us learn from the best examples of our Prophets. "Or do ye think that ye shall enter the Garden (of bliss) without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? they encountered suffering and adversity, and were so shaken in spirit that even the Messenger and those of faith who were with him cried: "When (will come) the help of Allah?" Ah! Verily, the help of Allah is (always) near!
Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah (2:214)
]]>Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said, "Do you know what backbiting is?” They said, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He then said, “It is to say something about your brother that he would dislike.” Someone asked him, “But what if what I say is true?” The Messenger of Allah said, “If what you say about him is true, you are backbiting him, but if it is not true then you have slandered him."
]]>My mind races with so many different thoughts: what to feed kids next, what to cook for hubby, when is my mother-in-law's next Dr appt, did I forget to call my Mom today, how to sanely manage my businesses, all the other family issues, etc.
It's funny that I can focus on everything else I put my mind into but why not prayers? I was taught to read Arabic but don't understand it - maybe that's the reason? Maybe I can't connect because I don't know what I'm reciting? I feel guilty that I can't dedicate 5 minutes of my time to worship Allah SWT without having other thoughts on my mind. Does this make me a bad Muslim?
I remember when I first started my journey on learning my religion, Islam, I was too much focused on the "end of times" rather than focusing on improving myself as a Muslim. I recall there was a political event that occurred where I felt "this is it, this is the Akhira!" and I rushed to pray. Had so much fear but prayed with so much dedication and focus. But then you get back to being consumed with the duniya affairs that you forget salah should be the most important task of the day.
My next action plan is to learn what I am reciting so that when I say it, I mean it...not just recite because I'm told to recite. I want to feel it from my heart, In sha Allah ❤
What do you do to focus during prayers? Click here to read What Makes You Think You Think You Can Judge When You're Not Perfect?]]>
All Muslim women are at different stages of the development of their faith. No one wakes up one morning and is automatically the best Muslim woman.
This process takes time, consistency and patience. How often have you come across sisters who are fully covered with hijab and yet their mouths run with the wind when talking about others?So why then should we condemn others when they are at a point in their life where they are probably trying to figure out how to get to Allah?
Don’t judge a sister because her head scarf isn’t tied the “right way,” or her clothes are “not loose enough.” Her imaan may very well be stronger than yours. inspired by idealmuslimah.com]]>
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said:
'In the last third of every night Allah descends to the lowermost heaven and says; "Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?"' (Bukhari) #tahajjud ]]>Pondering upon the Quran increases one’s faith, brings one very close to Allah, and allows a believer to develop an inner “eye” with which they are able to see the reality of things, clearly and truly, as they are. They are able to identify and understand the inner realities of life, and the actual causes of events that occur around the world, in a much clearer way than those Muslims who do not recite and ponder upon the Quran. | (Sadaf Farooqi)
]]>The Almighty promises us that if we train ourselves to give in times of ease and hardship, our sustenance will increase. Giving awakens our souls and triggers genuine concern for the well-being of others. Priority is given to feeding the poor and the needy, as that is one of the best acts in Islam.
Giving from what we are given from The Provider and Owner of everything not only releases us from the disease of want but also reminds us that everything belongs to Allah (swt) and must be used for the well-being of all of humanity. - (Nabeelah Naeem)
Some Charitable Organizations: Pious Projects Nisa Homes MUHSEN IMAN Central Image quote by Marlo Thomas ]]>Heart feeling heavy. Eyes swollen. Imaan needing a sudden recharge.
I have been in this hospital boot since February 10th, 2016. I pray daily for the day I can walk again. Oh how I took the "little" things for granted.We all are tested by Allah (SWT). "Do the people think that they will be left to say, "We believe" and they will not be tested?" [Quran: Surah Ankabut, Verse 2]
A swelling on my toe that was thought to be a spider bite was eventually diagnosed as cancer in January. Not just any cancer. Rare cancer - clear cell sarcoma. Cancer that crept up one fine day, unexpectedly on a healthy body. A cancer that would change me physically for the rest of my life. You see, the only way to get rid of this cancer was amputation. Amputation of two toes and part of foot. With not too much time to think, my husband by my side (Alhumdulillah) and constant prayers, we did Bismillah.
I do not write this to complain. I am very thankful to Allah (SWT). There have been so many blessings that He has bestowed upon me even during this difficult time. We all go through tests in this world. You know when you have those moments where you need to shed a tear (or two) to allow you to move forward...that's me right now in that moment.
Fingers tremble as I type. Not many family & friends know about this. I've never shared the depths of my heart. Am I ready to open up and share my life with the world?
To be continued....
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