“Seek forgiveness from your Lord and then repent to Him; He will grant you good provision for a specified time.”
[Hūd 11:3]
Good provisions are those which bring a person closer to Allah ﷻ.
When Allah blesses someone with wealth, health, family, knowledge, time, or other blessings, the believer becomes more grateful and uses those blessings in obedience.
Allah ﷻ says:
لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ
“If you are grateful, I will surely increase you.”
[Ibrāhīm 14:7]
So ask yourself:
Has what Allah gave me made me more grateful—or more heedless?
“Richness is not having many possessions; rather, true richness is the richness of the soul.”
[Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6446; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1051]
The greatest blessing is therefore not necessarily the person who has the most, but the person who is most grateful and obedient with what Allah has given him.
🌱Let Your Blessings Benefit You Use what Allah ﷻ has given you to:
🤲 Worship Him sincerely.
❤️ Benefit your family and others.
💰 Give charity.
📖 Seek beneficial knowledge.
🌿 Develop good character.
🕌 Fulfil the rights of Allah and His creation.
Allah ﷻ says:
إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُضِيعُ أَجْرَ الْمُحْسِنِينَ
“Indeed, Allah does not allow the reward of those who do good to be lost.”
[At-Tawbah 9:120]
🌸 A Final Reminder
Do not only ask Allah ﷻ for more provisions.
Ask Him for blessed provisions.
Ask Him for wealth that increases your generosity, knowledge that increases your humility, health that increases your worship, and time that brings you closer to Him.
The greatest blessing is the one that brings you closer to the One who gave it.
May Allah ﷻ make our provisionsمَتَاعًا حَسَنًا, bless what He has given us, protect us from the deception of the dunya, and make every blessing a means of success in this life and the Hereafter.
“Each of you is a shepherd, and each of you is responsible for his flock.”
[Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 7138; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1829]
Parents have a responsibility to guide,teach,protect, and set good examples.
But ultimately, every individual must develop a relationship with Allah ﷻ that continues even when nobody is watching.
🌿 A Final Reminder
We cannot completely remove every temptation from the world.
But we can raise children who know how to recognize temptation, resist it, and returnto Allah when they fall.
Give your children a strong Islamic foundation.
Teach them ʿAqeedah,ṣalāah,Qur’an,ḥayaā’, good character, and the fear and love of Allah ﷻ.
Monitor what they access—but do not depend on monitoring alone.
Build the heart.
Because when a child understands that Allah ﷻ is always watching, they will have a reason to say “No” even when nobody else is there.
May Allah ﷻ protect our families, preserve the īmān of our children, shield them from the fitnah of our times, and make our homes places of Qur’an, ṣalāh, ḥayā’, and righteousness.
“So flee to Allah. Indeed, I am to you from Him a clear warner.”
[Adh-Dhāriyāt 51:50]
🏃 Flee from sin to Allah.
🌙 Flee from despair to Allah.
💪 Flee from your weaknesses to Allah.
🌿 Flee from the distractions of the dunya to Allah.
🌧️ Flee from despair to Allah.
💪 Flee from your weaknesses to Allah.
🌿 Flee from the distractions of the dunya to Allah.
🤲 And when you fall, return again.
🤲 A Final Reminder
Oh believers—do not wait for a special month, a special day, or the “right time” to repent.
☝️ Repent now.
🤲 Trust Allah ﷻ.
🌿 Be patient.
🛤️ Take the means.
🚫 Leave what displeases Him.
And keep walking toward Him, even if you have to take small steps.
Allah ﷻ does not ask you to be perfect.
He asks you to return to Him.
May Allah ﷻ strengthen our tawakkul, forgive our sins, accept our repentance, guide our hearts, and allow us to flee to Him before we are returned to Him.
The entire Quran is an explanation of this verse. The essence of being a Muslim is to follow the ‘middle path’ which is in effect, the ‘straight path’ towards Allah almighty. Islam upholds a balance between the spiritual and intellectual, theory and law, infusing these elements together to find the middle path. The Islamic faith is moderate, balanced and equitable. This message is central to the Islamic practice and is seen to be addressed in all aspects of our daily lives. There is moderation in every deed, creed and trait.
…We have appointed you a middle nation(ummatan wasatan), that you may be witnesses against mankind, and that the messenger may be a witness against you
(Qur’an 2:143)
In this verse, Allah (SWT) has commanded and ordained Muslims to be a nation of the middle path. The term ‘Wasatan’ refers to the central point that is right in the middle between two ends and away from the two extremes. The second and classical meaning of ‘Wasatan’ is to be the best of, or the pinnacle of i.e. the best of the people.
Therefore, it is evident from this command that Muslims must remain steadfast in committing themselves to the middle way. Muslims must not lax or be negligent(Tafreet) in their practice and must be free from being too extreme or being excessive (Ifraat). This ultimately is described as paving the way for the ‘best’ nation.
The call for moderation is embedded in all aspects of Muslim practice, some of which are highlighted below.
Allah says ‘And do not be too loud (reciting the Qur’an) in your (congregational) prayer, and do not be too quiet in it, rather seek a (moderate) way between these two)
“And those (pious ones) when they spend, they are neither extravagant nor miserly, rather their manner between them is of moderation”
(25:67)
MODERATION is even needed when giving to charity. This is to say that Muslims must help those in need but we must be equally aware of our own financial position so we do not place ourselves in hardship either:
In regards to calling people towards Allah (swt), the Qur’an gives clear instructions to“Invite to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and fairpreaching, and argue with them in a way that is better”
(Qur’an 16:125)
The Qur’an therefore makes it clear that even in the matter of Islamic call (da’wah), one should be peaceful, non-violent, balanced and fair. It is important to lead by example, and to do so peacefully. “Da’wah” implies fair invitation infused with the provisions of wisdom (Hikmah) to the common good of mankind.
لَا إِكْرَاهَ فِي الدِّينِ ۖ
The Qur’an gives a clear instruction that there is no compulsion in religion (2:256).
Nowhere in the Qur’an does Allah (swt) call to change people’s religion using force. We acknowledge that true guidance comes from the creator, not ourselves. The Qur’an states
O you who believe! Stand firm for Allah, [as] witnesses with justice. And let not hatred of a people cause you not to act equitably…
(Qur’an 5.8)
It is important that Muslims protect those who have been the victims of oppression by bringing the aggressors to justice. The Qur’an also demands that Muslim’s do not ‘let the hatred cause you to act equitably’ and therefore, allow these criminals to turn them into similar criminals. Allah asks Muslims to not “transgress the limits of Allah” (Qur’an 2:229). If Muslims act equally atrociously to the oppressors, then they are simply following the footsteps of the oppressors and not the message that Allah has commanded in the Qur’an when reacting to the victimization of the oppressed.
This principle of moderation is enshrined in the Qur’an. Therefore, it is important to remember that the notion of balance and fairness must be deeply ingrained into one’s heart in order to fulfill their Deen to the highest level. Our souls are afterall – the most important and valuable item that we own in this life and must be constantly nurtured. It is not to say that we cannot enjoy the fruits of this world, but we must continuously acknowledge the akhira (afterlife) and not allow the fruits to effect or heavily burden our souls. Similarly, excessive and restrictive practice to a point where there is no capacity to manoeuvre can lead us down a dangerous path. Allah discourages Muslims from going beyond their limits and Islam advocates complete moderation, perfect ease and full liberty in all matters of faith and religious practices.
The struggle within Islamic practice is to acknowledge that ‘religiousness’ is not equated with ‘overwhelming’ practice but in fact to realize that the struggle is to find a perfect balance. Whenever you take action on matters, ask yourself “What would be the most excessive version of this action?” and “What would be the most relaxed version of this action?”. Reflect, you have vision (Qur’an 59:2)
لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ
“Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity” (Qur’an 2:286)
May Allah SWT increase our knowledge and Imaan. Aamin
*💖Love, Respect, and Understanding: The Pillars of a Strong Marriage💖*
Marriage is considered an 'ibaadah, an act that is pleasing to Allah Ta’aala. It is in accordance with His commandments that husbands and wives love each other and help one another to rear their children as true servants of Allah Ta’aala.
Most spouses start out with hopes and rosy dreams; truly committed to making their marriage work. However, as the reality of living with a less than perfect spouse lurks in, and as the pressures of life builds, many individuals do not find as much satisfaction in their relationships. All marriages change over time. However, with hard work and dedication, people can keep their marriages strong and enjoyable. How is it done?
What does it take to create a long-lasting, satisfying marriage?
Researches indicate that the most successful marriages share some key characteristics.
These are some of the characteristics that researchers have found to be common in successful marriages.Let's look at each of these factors.
*CHARACTERISTICS OF HAPPY AND SATISFYING MARRIAGES*
*1⃣ POSITIVITY*
Successful spouses have far more positive than negative interactions. If there is too much negativity — criticizing, demanding, name-calling, holding grudges, etc. — the relationship will suffer. However, if there is never any negativity, it probably means that frustrations and grievances are not getting air time and unresolved tension is accumulating inside one or both partners.
The key is balance between the two extremes. There are many ways to foster positivity in a marriage. Being affectionate, truly listening to each other, taking joy in each other's
achievements and being playful are just a few examples of positive interactions that help make marriages successful.
*2⃣ EMPATHY*
Another characteristic of happy marriages is empathy. Empathy means understanding a person's perspective by putting oneself in his or her shoes. Many researchers have shown that empathy is important for relationship satisfaction.
People are more likely to feel good about their marriage and spouse if their partner expresses empathy towards them. Husbands and wives are more content in their relationships when they perceive that their spouses truly understand their thoughts and feelings.
*3⃣ COMMITMENT*
Successful marriages involve both spouses' commitment to the relationship. When two people are truly dedicated to making their marriage work, despite the unavoidable challenges and obstacles that come, they are much more likely to have a relationship that lasts.
Husbands and wives who only focus on themselves and their own desires are not as likely to find joy and satisfaction in their relationships. However, when spouses are committed to investing in their marriage and are willing to sacrifice some of their own preferences for the good of the relationship, they usually have high-quality marriages.
*4⃣ ACCEPTANCE*
One of the most basic needs in a relationship is acceptance. Everyone wants to feel valued and respected. When people feel that their spouses truly accept them for who they are, they are usually more secure and confident in their relationships.
Often, there is conflict in marriage because partners cannot accept the individual preferences of their spouses and try to demand change from one another. When one person tries to force change from another, he or she is usually met with resistance.
However, research has shown that change is much more likely to occur when spouses respect differences and accept each other unconditionally. Basic acceptance is vital to a happy marriage.
*5⃣ MUTUAL LOVE AND RESPECT*
Perhaps the most important component of successful marriages are love and respect for each other.This may seem very obvious — why would two people get married to someone whom they did not love and respect? The fact is, as time passes and life becomes increasingly complicated, the marriage often suffers as a result.
It is all too easy for spouses to lose touch with each other and neglect the love and romance that once came so easily. It is vital that husbands and wives continue to cultivate love and respect for each other throughout their lives. If they do, it is highly likely that their relationships will remain happy and satisfying.
Paramount of all, marriage must be based on the teachings of the Noble Qur'an and Sunnah of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam. InshaaAllah, married couples will not only gain blessing and harmony from their marriages but also benefits and rewards in the Hereafter.
Ameen.
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"And keep reminding, because reminding benefits the believers."(51:55)
*How Your Lifestyle Can Attract or Drive Away Jinn*
Jinns are agents of shaitan. They work for him. Allah tells us in the Qur'an. Here are the life styles that invite jinn into a body:
*1.Negligence of ibada:* They like someone who does not care about ibada. But, they still possess someone who do ibada in order to stop them from doing it.
*2. Uncleanness: * Jinns like dirty things. When you dont clean your home and your body, surely you are making your home a dwelling place for Jinns. They like the smell of private part, so stay clean.
*3. State of menses: * When you are in a state of menses, increase dua. Jinns take advantage of you being impure, hence they possess you during that period. So during menses even though you are impure, endeavour to make Du'a , Dhikir and Salawaat .
*4. Music: * People who listen to music have higher chances of getting affected by jinn. Bcos Jinns like entertainment.
*5. shayāṭīn spreading at the beginning of night (around Maghrib): *
عَنْ جَابِرٍ رضي الله عنه قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ
Jābir (رضي الله عنه) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“When night falls—or when evening comes—keep your children close, for the devils spread out at that time. When an hour of the night has passed, let them go, close the doors, and mention the name of Allah, for indeed Satan does not open a closed door…”
Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3304
Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2012
Note: The hadith mentions shayāṭīn spreading at the beginning of night (around Maghrib) and advises protection. It does not mention “younger jinn” or that jinn specifically possess people who play at that time.
*6. Women who expose: * Among Jinn are womanizers, so they like nudity. When you sleep naked, walk at home naked, dress half naked, insha Allah you already have a jinn whether you know or you dont. Which is why whenever you go to toilet you make the dua of entering toilet, whenever u are about to remove your cloth you say Bismillah.
*7. Tatoo: * Body tatoo can attract Jinn.
*8. Showing cleavage: * women who show their cleavage i.e. centre in between their two breasts have high chances of getting affected by Jinn. So, cover it.
*9. Night walkers: * People who go to parties at night, or work late hours on the road. Wallahi most of them have Jinn. And whether you know or not.
*10.Visiting magicians and soothsayers: * Anyone who visited a magician has a jinn. When you visit a magician, sudden he tells you why you came or what you ate last night or names of your friends and relatives.It’s because he assigned Jinn to you when you first visited. Moreover, most magicians who assign jinn to women use to have sexual intercourse with the women without knowing.
*11.Protecting the Home Through the Sunnah* : Covering Vessels, Closing Doors, and Extinguishing Lamps
Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari (رضي الله عنه) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“Cover the vessels,tie up the waterskins, close the doors, and extinguish the lamps, for indeed Satan cannot open a closed door.”
*12. Taking lift from strangers: * At night there are Jinns who impersonate handsome men. They drive beautiful cars. They have cute pretty face, some their hands make some splash of light. Some their eyes are shining. Wallahi when they pick you up for lift, thats it.
*13. women who posted their sexy photos on social media.*
*14. Following Ignorant People* Lastly, following bad friends who are already infected by Jinns can attract jinn to you too. Because they walk around. And naturally Jinns like to possess people with friends, so that they turn your bodies into shelter.
*LIFE STYLE THAT SEND JINNS AWAY*
Finally, Zikr,constant istighfar, recitation of Qur'an,listening to the Qur'an, having a simple lifestyle,disassociating oneself from bad companiescan save you from Jinns. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) says: Any home where Suratul Baqarah is recited Jinn can not settle.
Note that, Jinns are everywhere. They are becoming to like humans more these days. So be careful and stay safe. May Allah guide and protect us! (Ameen).
