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As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good; I was actually being re-directed to something better. You must convince your heart that whatever Allah has decreed is most appropriate and most beneficial for you.

Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (via islamic-art-and-quotes)

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Those thoughts and emotions come from shaytan but the blessings and reward come from Allah - it comes down to, who are you obeying? What are you willing to sacrifice for Jannah?

My sister, may Allah preserve her, Ameen 💚💫

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Take me back...

I came home and have been drowned in distraction. All the things I easily left. Some of these things I didn't even miss. Most of them I saw the benefit of doing without. I was able to see a better me. I was more productive, complained less, a lot softer and even maneuvered off little sleep. I saw who I want to be. But then we came home and it's like she's gone. Back in the wind and I'm left traveling down some dark road again. "My environment and situation just doesn't have what I need" I keep telling myself but really ? Allah put you here so even when it's not what you want, it's always what you need. If you can't make it here, what makes you think in good company you'd succeed? You can't even be disciplined when alone. How do you think you'd make it on your own? I have to put my own foot forth. I have to be the one to tell shaytan "no." I have to be good and be better or else, I'll just continue to drown slow...

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Without even realising, in our attempt to correct somebody’s mistakes or show them the correct way of doing something - we get carried away and come across a little harsh which can do more damage than we realise. Keep in mind to always be sensitive to the person you want to help, for the level they are at may have taken them an internal war to get to.. and to you it may seem like nothing.

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something very very simple.

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The Quran, verse 35:5

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Today was the start of something amazing insha'Allah. My Adam started his Arabic studies. Jada was assigned to be his teacher and he has his first test on Thursday. May Allah grant him Tawfiq, allow him to master the language and grow a strong love and attachment to the book, may this be an opening for him and my household, may this just be the beginning, may their teacher be rewarded for every letter that they learn and recite from now until Jannah, may this dua stand true for all of my children, Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Allameen, the One who ordains everything with precision, the changer of hearts and states, please forgive us for our sins and remake us to be of those whom you love. May peace and blessings be upon your beloved, our Prophet Muhammad, his family and companions. Ameen. 💚💫 -Umm Adam

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internet isn’t real life

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The balancing act

School started off with a bang. I wasted 3 days not doing any work - 2 of those were beyond my control but I still could've been more productive. Now I'm cramming everything I can into these last 48 hours just trying my hardest not to fall behind. I do see the benefit in doing a little every day, there would never be a point of being burdened. Between being a wife and trying to aid my husband and be what he needs when needs it, being a mom and trying to aid my children in their studies and character while maintaining a house, being pregnant and dealing with all the emotions, fatigue, excitement, fear and subtle anxiety that accompanies that, being a companion and trying to be there for my sisters and aid them in anyway possible, being a daughter and trying to show my parents some goodness of Islam and then just being me, a Muslim and trying to gain closeness to my Lord by studying and really trying to sincerely transform myself into who I think Allah maybe pleased with...it is truly a balancing act between the outward and inward acts - trying to stick right to the obligations while fulfilling as much sunnahs as possible. May Allah grant me Tawfiq, Ameen 💚💫

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School Tomorrow 💚💫

I'm excited, a bit bummed & anxious all in one. I'm not prepared how I'd like to be but Alhamdulillah Allah is the best of planners. It's my intention to get some reading in before I listen to the class. I think I'm just going to use tomorrow to navigate the system and figure out how to use the course. If I can, I listen to the lesson w/ small notes. Maybe, I'd really like to read prior to begin insha'Allah so I'm already familiar with what's coming. I'm excited to be learning again and being in the company of a Scholar. I'm a little bummed it's seems as though no one remembered tomorrow is my first day and I'll actually have my kids by myself all day so it's going to be a challenge just to get started. It's about intention and commitment right? Shaytan is trying to get at me but I'm trying to just seek protection, seek forgiveness and keep it pushing. I'm anxious to see how it all works out. May I be able to be consistent and focused, may i be granted tawfiq, may teachers be of benefit to me, may seekers hub be rewarded for every ounce I learn and supplement, may all those who aid me be rewarded, may I be granted Divine Success and a Divine Opening, may I be sincere, may my intent be to please Allah and gain nearness to Him, may any arrogance be removed from my heart, may I be of those who talk little and do more, may I not be a hypocrite...Ameen Ameen Ameen 💚💫

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THIS. This was Ramadan for me. In the race to my Lord yet stumbling so hard, so often. What's not pictured is him getting back up and finishing the race. & THAT. That was Eid. The ease after the struggle. The cool breeze on a hot day. The icing on the cake. SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah wa La ilaha illallah wal Allahu Akbar. 💚💫

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One day, all the love you’ve given away will find it’s way back to you, and it will finally stay.

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In Jannah, insha'Allah 💚💫

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Muhammad bin Ali 💚

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Wednesday morning woe's...

Finally made it to the dentist after about 9-10 years only to be told that I can't get a complete exam until AFTER the baby is born 😂 it was pretty funny to be honest with you.

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Intention, intention...

I was questioned about money today. It got ALL the way under my skin. I'm almost certain what I'm going to do about it. Just want to ensure it's not coming from an angry place and also that I'm sure this is what I want. I've felt different ways for awhile now. I guess now it's time to put some serious thought into it insha'Allah. Aside from that, the sisters reading night is a bust. No one comes or even remembers. It's a bit frustrating but at the same time I try to remind myself to remain a human about things. I sought advice about this matter. Insha'Allah I'll leave it to Allah and just continue with good intentions.

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Craig Cutler