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“Never be arrogant about beauty,
because true beauty lies in character and taqwa (piety).
In the sight of Allah, honor is determined by the heart, not by appearance.”
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“أحب الصالحين ولست منهم لعلي أن أنال بهم شفاعة”
“I love the righteous people, although I am not one of them. Perhaps through loving them, I may attain intercession.”
— Imam Ash-Shafi’i رحمه الله
The older I get, the more I understand this statement.
I don’t claim to be among the righteous.
I still have flaws.
I still make mistakes.
I still struggle with my nafs every day.
But one thing I ask Allah ﷻ for is to surround me with people who remind me of Him.
People whose presence increases my iman.
People whose words bring me closer to Jannah.
People who choose obedience when no one is watching.
People who make me want to become better.
Whether in friendship, family, or marriage, I no longer look for perfection.
I look for sincerity.
Because sometimes the greatest blessing is not finding someone perfect.
It’s finding someone who helps you walk towards Allah ﷻ when both of you are imperfect.
May Allah ﷻ gather us among the righteous, even if we feel unworthy of standing beside them.
اللهم اجعلنا من الصالحين وألحقنا بالصالحين غير خزايا ولا مفتونين.
آمين 🤍🌿
If your heart is pure, Allah will always reveal the hard truths happening behind your back..😌
God help us to understand his book. Especially in these long days when sleep seems to always pass us by. God help us to be more productive. Aameen. And go for the ultimate prize - the heaven whose width is described but not its height. Why is that?
Bismillah
Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barahkatuh
10 Types of People Allah Loves Even After They Sin
Every human being makes mistakes. No one is free from sin. But the beauty of Allah’s infinite mercy is that He does not only love the righteous. He also loves those who make mistakes, then return to Him with sincere repentance. Sometimes through tears, sometimes through deep regret, sometimes through silent cries, a sinner’s repentance becomes so beloved to Allah that He opens the doors of His mercy for them. So after sinning, a believer should never fall into despair. Returning to Allah is one of the greatest signs of faith.
Allah says:
“Indeed, Allah loves those who constantly repent and loves those who purify themselves.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:222)
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“Every son of Adam sins, and the best of those who sin are those who repent often.”
(Jamiʿ at-Tirmidhi 2499)
The People Allah Loves Even After Their Mistakes
- The One Who Repents Sincerely
A person who realizes their mistakes and sincerely turns back to Allah becomes beloved to Him. Repentance is not just words on the tongue. It is the tears of the heart and a commitment to change.
Allah says:
“And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, so that you may succeed.”
(Surah An-Nur 24:31)
- The One Who Cries Seeking Forgiveness
The eyes that shed tears out of fear of Allah are honored greatly.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Two eyes will not be touched by the Fire: an eye that wept out of fear of Allah…”
(Jamiʿ at-Tirmidhi 1639)
- The One Who Feels Ashamed After Sinning
Feeling regret after committing a sin is a sign of living faith. A heart that still feels guilt is a heart that is still alive.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Regret is repentance.”
(Sunan Ibn Majah 4252)
- The One Who Increases Good Deeds After Sinning
A believer tries to erase sins by increasing righteous deeds and acts of worship.
Allah says:
“Indeed, good deeds wipe away bad deeds.”
(Surah Hud 11:114)
- The One Who Keeps Returning to Allah
Humans are weak, but repeatedly returning to Allah is the mark of a true believer.
In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah says:
“My servant committed a sin, then realized he has a Lord who forgives sins… so I forgave him.”
(Sahih Muslim 2758)
- The One Who Struggles Against Their Desires
Fighting against one’s sinful desires is among the greatest struggles. Even when tempted by sin, controlling oneself is beloved to Allah.
Allah says:
“But as for the one who feared standing before his Lord and restrained himself from desires, then Paradise will surely be his home.”
(Surah An-Nazi‘at 79:40–41)
- The One Who Cries to Allah in Private
Those who remember Allah in solitude and cry sincerely are especially beloved to Him.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Among the seven whom Allah will shade on the Day of Judgment… is a person who remembers Allah in private and his eyes overflow with tears.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 660)
- The One Who Becomes Humble
Sometimes sins break a person’s pride, and from that brokenness comes humility. Allah dislikes arrogance but loves humble servants.
Allah says:
“Indeed, He does not love the arrogant.”
(Surah An-Nahl 16:23)
- The One Who Still Encourages Good
Even if a person struggles with sins, they should never stop encouraging goodness and reminding others of Allah.
Allah says:
“Cooperate with one another in righteousness and piety.”
(Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:2)
- The One Who Leaves the Path of Sin
The truly fortunate person is the one who once lived in sin but eventually abandoned that path for the sake of Allah.
Allah says:
“Except for those who repent, believe, and do righteous deeds. For them Allah will replace their sins with good deeds.”
(Surah Al-Furqan 25:70)
Sin itself does not destroy a person. What destroys a person is refusing to return to Allah after sinning. Allah’s door is always open. No matter how great the sin may be, sincere repentance can transform a sinner into one of Allah’s beloved servants.
So do not lose hope. Return to your Lord. Perhaps a single tear shed sincerely for Allah could change your entire life.
O Allah, turn our hearts away from sin, grant us the sweetness of repentance, and include us among Your beloved servants. Ameen.
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