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Everything is a trust from Allah. So what is there to boast about?
The problem with many of us today is not that we don’t know what is right.
We know.
We just keep negotiating with our nafs.
The Salaf heard Allah’s command and said:
“We hear and we obey.”
We hear the same command and ask:
“Is it really haram?”
“How far can I go?”
“What’s the least I can do?”
“Which opinion is easier?”
They searched for every opportunity to earn Allah’s pleasure.
We search for every excuse to satisfy ourselves without feeling too guilty.
Perhaps that is the difference.
They feared displeasing Allah.
We fear inconveniencing ourselves.
Islam was never meant to be a game of finding the lightest sin. It was meant to be a journey of seeking the greatest pleasure of Allah.
‘Do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge. Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart - about all those [one] will be questioned.’ (Quran 17:36)
The ‘hearing’…
The ‘sight’ …
…In the days of conformation bias everywhere, Muslims as a whole need to be careful how much we speak and what we speak of & the sources we use.
I see these ‘new Muslim reverts’ everywhere, talking about Islam and what they’ve found to be true.
ALHAMDULILLAH
Muslims who have walked a longer path with Allah & who are insightful with the Quran-please instruct new Muslims gently, kindly and with intelligence, incase you become the reason they abandon their new found faith or spread criticism.
BE VERY CAREFUL
Yes some will drift away, many will distort Islam to bend to the Dunya & its compromises.
How will we respond?
Myself? I intend to live quietly, with Sabr (Allah help me!) And to be slow to respond to conflict, to keep away from arguments between Muslims.
Now are the days to question our intentions; sharpen our Hikmah, strengthen our Adab and Akhlaq.
‘Well done, good & faithful servant’ is what we should set our hearts too, with total honestly before Allah.
May Allah have mercy on us in these turbulent times & guide us in truth.
"And declare, 'The truth has come and falsehood has vanished. Indeed, falsehood is bound to vanish”
Surah Al-Isra, Verse 81
Yes
If we were to even look at a portion of our own sins, the last thing we'd worry about is advising others or feeling the need to argue
We are at loss with time every single moment that passes
"Your fear is smaller than what Allah can do for you"
The problem feels huge because you’re standing close enough to see every detail of it.
A medical test, financial struggle, family crisis, or an uncertain future can fill your thoughts from morning to night.
Fear grows when your eyes stay fixed on what might happen.
Peace returns when your heart remembers Who is in control of what happens.
Allah’s protection has carried you through days you never thought you would survive.
The same Allah who protected you then is protecting you now🤲
To all Muslim men and women:
Respect is not something optional in our faith it is a fundamental part of how we are meant to live and interact with one another. Islam teaches us that dignity belongs to every human being, and the way we treat others reflects the condition of our own hearts and our closeness to Allah.
We should be mindful of our words, actions, and judgments. Disrespect, humiliation, discrimination, and looking down upon others have no place in the character of a believer. What we give to others in terms of respect is often what we will receive in return. When we honor people, we preserve our own honor. When we harm the dignity of others, we harm ourselves before anyone else.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ showed us the highest example of mercy, kindness, and respect even toward those who differed from him. We are reminded through his life that strength is not in arrogance or harshness, but in humility, patience, and good character.
So let us remind ourselves: every man and woman deserves to be treated with fairness and respect, regardless of background, status, or differences. No one should be humiliated, mocked, or made to feel less.
If we want respect in our families, our communities, and from others, we must first give respect sincerely for the sake of Allah. It begins with us how we speak, how we behave, and how we carry ourselves.
May Allah purify our intentions, correct our character, and unite the hearts of the Ummah upon kindness, mercy, and respect. Ameen.