Start a New Day with Renewed Hope and with a Smile
Each new day is a new opportunity for believers to get closer to God.
Each sunrise brings new hope that today will be better than yesterday, as we do our best and put our trust in our Creator.
Look at the positive side of life to recharge...
Nourish Your Soul with What it Needs
The needs of the soul are different from the needs of the body.
While the body needs material things like water, food and shelter from the cold, the soul needs spiritual nourishment, which can only be achieved by connecting with the Creator.
The soul is...
Remember that Allah is Near
Sometimes, we forget and think that God is far, or we are far from God, whereas in reality God is very near.
He says in the Qur'an:
"And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near.
I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when...
Being Grateful to Allah
This is one of the important keys for coming closer to Allah (SWT) and finding inner peace.
A grateful heart is a heart at peace, as gratefulness is half of faith.
Trust that what Allah (SWT) has chosen for you is the best for you, even if you don't fully understand...
Another tip is before you start praying, reflect on that you will be soon standing to pray to our Creator
I find if you say "Subhana wa bihamdihi, Subhana Allah Al-Azeem" as many times as you can before you pray, you will find more concentration In-Shaa-Allah
And remembering that prayer is an...
In the Morning: Fill Your Heart with Positive Energy
Hope is very important for finding inner peace.
And one of the best ways to fill the heart with hope is through prayer and connecting with our Creator.
The early morning, dawn, prayer is a very special and important prayer to start the...
In the Morning: Fill Your Heart with Positive Energy
Hope is very important for finding inner peace.
And one of the best ways to fill the heart with hope is through prayer and connecting with our Creator.
The early morning, dawn, prayer is a very special and important prayer to start the day...
Keep Away from Negativity
When faced with negative news and negative disputes on a daily basis, a believer often gets distracted from God's Straight Path.
These types of negative distractions have a serious impact on the spiritual heart, which instead of being focused on one's spiritual...
Take Time Off When You Feel You Need a Holiday
After a busy time at work or studies for exams, it’s important to take some time off to recharge batteries; both spiritual and physical.
Taking time off gives a chance for reflection and deep thinking, a chance to refresh one’s ideas and clear...
Reflect on Ants and the Universe & Don't Be Arrogant
Ants are very interesting creatures God created which merit our reflection.
In fact, there is a chapter in the Qur'an titled "The Ants", Chapter 27
In this chapter is the story of King Solomon when he and his army walked by a group of ants...
Refine Your Manners & Never Be Unjust to Others
God does not love the unjust.
He loves justice and that people deal with each other with good manners.
Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was praised by God in the Qur'an not because he prayed a lot, but because he had excellent refined...
Praise Allah & Glorify Him
When we say Al-Hamdulel-Allah to praise Allah, we praise Him but we don't know how to praise Him as He deserves to be praised.
Reflecting on this amazing universe, which is more than 12 billion years old, which we don't know where it starts nor where it ends, gives...
Be Thankful and Grateful
A thankful heart is a heart which is at peace in this world.
Being thankful for all the bounties God has given us is part of faith, as half of faith is thankfulness (during ease) and the other half is patience (during hardships).
And being thankful is not only by...
Reflect on Allah's Majesty and be Humble
One of the lessons we learn from the five daily prayers is to always be humble.
When we stand for prayer, we remember how Supreme Allah is. We repeat in each unit of prayer the word (Allahu Akbar) six times, so in total 11 times in the morning prayer...
Read the Qur'an & Remember the Last Day
We often forget that this world is only a transition.
When we do that, we often are distant from God, or just too busy in life with little time left for reflection and contemplation.
That is why it is so important to read the Qur'an on a daily basis...
Keep the Right Balance Between Hope and Fear
God is Most Kind, Most Merciful, and He forgives all sins.
But does that mean a believer can rely on His forgiveness and indulge in sin?
The clear answer is no, because by doing so he would be distanced from God's Path, and would become easy pray...
Keep the Love of God the Focus of Your Life
Life has its ups and downs, and difficult decisions to take now and again.
What should be the main criteria in taking those difficult decisions in order not to decrease in faith?
The answer is put the love of God as a main criteria in taking your...
Start the New Year with Renewed Hope
Amazing how fast 2015 has gone by.
It's been a difficult year for many people around the world, especially for refugees fleeing wars and conflict zones. May Allah (SWT) be with them all.
Ameen.
Hope is a must for believers, as Allah (SWT) always...
Always Remember You Are Weak and Poor
It’s part of human nature when we have money to think we are rich.
It’s also part of human nature when we are in good health to think we are strong.
But in reality, we are neither rich nor strong.
In fact we are very weak, and very poor.
Just...