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وكُلَّما كَبُرَ همُّ الحياة في قلوبنا هَوَّنهُ القُرآن.

And whenever the burdens of life grow heavier in our hearts, the Quran eases them.

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There’s this quote that stuck to me ever since I read it, “be the kind of soul that others wish they could meet you a thousand times”.

الترجمة الصحيحة: ‏كن الروح التي يتمنى الآخرون مقابلتها ألف مرة.

To be the best of who you are, your heart and soul, for everyone that crosses your path. Be simplistic and powerful with your words, be meaningful in your actions, have purity in every intention you make. With Allah ‎in my heart, I want to make sure others see that first before they meet with me and that in itself is empowering in the most humble way.

I don’t want to leave a mark in this world. Allah already has.

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Ikhlāṣ is “when the servant’s internal and external actions are the same. And Riya is when the external actions are better than the internal actions (of the heart). Truthfulness in one’s sincerity is when the internal is better (developed) than the external.”

— Madarij-us-Salikeen, 2/91

It has been stated, “Ikhlas is that you do not request anyone to witness your action except Allah, and that you do not seek anyone to reward you (for it) except Him.”

Salamah Bin Dinar said, “Hide your good deeds (from the people) just like you hide your evil deeds”.

— Abu Nu’aym, Bayhaqi And in a narration in Al-Bayhaqi, “Hide your good deed like you hide your evil deed, and do not be delighted at your own action, for you do not know whether you are happy or wretched (in the Hereafter).”

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أزل الفخر في قلوبنا الذي يمنعنا من البحث عن رحمتك

Ya Allah, Bless us with humility. Remove the pride in our hearts that prevents us from seeking your mercy.

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“For some of you, this Ramadan isn’t going to be about reading the Qur'an or making taraweeh prayers. It’s going to be about fighting to complete an entire day of fasting, one day at a time. For some of you struggling with depression or deep emotional states, fasting can sometimes make your struggle even more vulnerable. For some of you, your physical realities or your circumstances make fasting in and of itself one of the hardest acts of worship you struggle to complete.

Don’t compare yourself to people who are praying all night. Don’t compare yourself to people who are making khatm of Qur'an throughout the day. That is their form of worship as they are able to in this time.

Your greatest act of worship this Ramadan is simply to give it your all however that is for you- in spite- not despite- your circumstances. Recognize that whatever you are putting forth for God’s sake, even if it’s ‘nothing’ in comparison to what others seem to be racing to do, is huge in the sight of God. It may be even bigger than what others are doing, even if in quantity it seems smaller.

”…My servant draws not near to Me with anything more loved by Me than the religious duties I have enjoined upon him/her, and My servant continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him/her..“ (Hadith Qudsi)

How can you feel like your best isn’t good enough? How can you feel like doing “just” the obligation isn’t enough? That is exactly what brings you closer to Him.

Know that even while you feel deflated and defeated, He is Al-Shakoor, The Appreciative. He appreciates your striving for His sake despite your difficulties and your pain. He loves your sincere efforts for Him.

Now, instead of hating yourself for not being good enough, know that He knows your life situation and understands your reality better than you ever could yourself. So turn to Him, give your burdens to Him, and feel lighter while seeking His light.“

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Ramadan is only but a number of nights away. May Allah grant us to see it, and may we grow and heal mentally and spiritually until then.

اَمِين يَا رَب��ّ الْعَالَمِيْن

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رَمَضَان

May our hearts be beautified by the essence of Ramadan.

To learn the true meaning of discipline, resilience and forgiveness. May our efforts be accepted, and sins are forgiven‎ آمین

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The ceasefire agreement was reached and joy is floating among the Palestinian people

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عندما يحكم حب الله ، لا ظلام يمكن أن يخفي نور في عينيك

When the love of Allah reigns, no darkness can hide the noor in your eyes.

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A note found in a Syrian boy's diary:

"When the war is over in my country, we will close Syria's doors and we will put a banner that says: (No Entry). We will shed tears of joy alone, just like how we suffered our grief alone."

'Some day we will return' written on the window of a bus evacuating people from East Aleppo, Syria. 12/15/2016.

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“killing the flowers will not delay spring” / al-yarmouk palestinian refugee camp in damascus, syria

little palestine; diary of a siege (2021) dir. abdallah al-khatib

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لا شك أن الله يكفي 🕊

It is inevitable that there will be days when it feels heavier in the heart. When uncertainty knocks on our door and we are greeted with anxiety and impatience.

But we must not dwell on these moments too deeply. As all days will come to end, accept each day patiently as it comes.

It is important to honour our tawakkul, that we do not underestimate the power that it holds.

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عندما يحكم حب الله ، لا ظلام يمكن أن يخفي نور في عينيك

When the love of Allah reigns, no darkness can hide the noor in your eyes.

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اتبع نور الله ، ثم مشاهدة نفسك تضيء من الداخل

Follow the light of Allah, then watch yourself illuminate from within.

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