An Invitation to God’s Mercy
By K.Oun Say “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves (by sinning), do not...
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Recharge Your Spiritual Batteries: Reflections from a Funny Experience
Based on a funny experience, Usman shares an important reminder about our spiritual state and keeping our spiritual “batteries” charged.
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EP 37: Allah’s Love for His Servants – feat. Youssra Kamel Kandil
Youssra Kamel Kandil joins us to share advice on how to strengthen our relationship with Allah, and what to do in times when we lose hope or feel distant.
Read MoreDear Muslim… (A Message from Leeds ISoc)
The President of Leeds University Union Islamic Society shares a beautiful message to Muslim students in the form of a poem.
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The Time Before The Storm
Remember the time before the storm? You considered yourself God centric, but your tongue didn’t know the taste of tears of desperation. Your sujood was mechanical. Your dua was rote…
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The Battle Wages On (A Letter to Myself)
Dear self,
I know its hard to fight against your nafs. I know its hard to have trust in Allah SWT when the things you desire and have worked so hard for have yet to happen. I know its hard to keep praying on time when you live a busy life…
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Golden Life Advice by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim
“A friend will not (literally) share your struggles, and a loved one cannot physically take away your pain, and a close one will not stay up the night on your behalf. So look after yourself, protect yourself, nurture yourself and don’t give life’s events more than what they are really worth…
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Love and Legacies: The Meaning of True Friendship
Months ago as I parted with a mentor of mine, I shared with her my sadness at having to leave so many friends behind. She said, “When you miss someone, make Du’a for them – it will bring you closer together as they experience the acceptance of your Du’as for them”.
But what if that friend has passed away?
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In My Loneliest Moment, I Found Allah…
We all experience some form of loneliness. For me, moving away from home turned out to be the loneliest I’ve ever felt in my life. I felt lost, empty.
It was only then I realised that Allah was teaching me how to detach from this Dunya, and the people I couldn’t live without. It was only then that I was truly able to find my connection with Allah.
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Never Lose Hope in the Mercy of Allah
She sat at the corner of her sofa gazing out her window towards the night sky. She tilted her head slowly to the right sighing. Her thoughts were deep and her eyes tired.
“How many missed prayers am I still trying to make up for? How many fasts have I intentionally broken? How many arguments have I had with my parents? How many times have I lied? How many times have I backbitten? How many times have I cursed? How many times have I sinned?”
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The Power of Relying Upon Allah (A Personal Story)
Look back into your life; think of all the challenges you’ve faced and the emotions you’ve experienced. Think back to the moment where you thought ‘I can’t do this’, where you had no hope and saw no solution. Maybe it was trying to get through your exams, maybe it was problems with finding a job, and maybe it was financial difficulties or even relationship problems.
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Signs That Show You’re Close to Allah
Being close to Allah looks like shortening your recitation of the Quran even when you don’t want to so that you could answer your mom who is asking for your help.
It looks like wishing you had the time to pray sunnah, but not being able to because your newborn needs your immediate attention
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Hardships Can Make Us Shine (like a glow stick!)
by Kiran Zulfiqar (from her Beautified Sabr blog) When you buy a glowstick, it’s just a tube of...
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When You Feel Like Your Worship Isn’t Enough (A Personal Story)
Sister Amsal shares a powerful story and reflection after she felt frustrated about her lack of worship during Ramadan. Does quantity matter more?
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Give & You Will Receive! (An Inspiring Charity Story)
Call it a coincidence, but after these two amazing things happened to me in the last two days,...
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