#how to get Jannah

[myreligionislam]

‘La Ilaha IllAllah’ is the highest of politics.

 LaIlahaIllAllah or Tawheed is to knowing, believing, proclaiming and obeying the Oneness and Uniqueness of Allah SWT. The Oneness of Allah i.e. Tawheed consists of three parts. (i) Tawheed ar-Rububiyyah (Maintaining the Oneness of Allah’s Lordship). (ii) Tawheed al-Asma-Was-Sifat (Maintaining the Oneness of Allah’s Names and Attributes). (iii) Tawheed al-Ibadah (maintaining unity of worship). Allah is the only 'true Lord’. In all matters related to Allah, Allah is the One, Sole, Unique, Perfect and without partners. He has no peer or equivalent. Know Allah by His most Beautiful Names and Perfect Attributes. From the first man and the first Prophet Adam (a.s.) to the last Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, the basic call of all prophets and messengers was 'La ilaha illAllah’ (there is no 'true God’ but Allah). Namely: 'La Ilaha IllAllah Adamu Shafiullah’’, 'La Ilaha IllAllah Nuhun Naziullah’’, 'La Ilaha IllAllah Ibrahim Khalilullah’, 'La Ilaha IllAllah Muhammadur Rasulullah’. Rejecting Taghut is the root of Tawheed

.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y-7O_JvxGg&t=80s

[mylordisallah]

'La Ilaha IllAllah' is the highest of politics.

 LaIlahaIllAllah or Tawheed is to knowing, believing, proclaiming and obeying the Oneness and Uniqueness of Allah SWT. The Oneness of Allah i.e. Tawheed consists of three parts. (i) Tawheed ar-Rububiyyah (Maintaining the Oneness of Allah's Lordship). (ii) Tawheed al-Asma-Was-Sifat (Maintaining the Oneness of Allah's Names and Attributes). (iii) Tawheed al-Ibadah (maintaining unity of worship). Allah is the only 'true Lord'. In all matters related to Allah, Allah is the One, Sole, Unique, Perfect and without partners. He has no peer or equivalent. Know Allah by His most Beautiful Names and Perfect Attributes. From the first man and the first Prophet Adam (a.s.) to the last Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, the basic call of all prophets and messengers was 'La ilaha illAllah' (there is no 'true God' but Allah). Namely: 'La Ilaha IllAllah Adamu Shafiullah'', 'La Ilaha IllAllah Nuhun Naziullah'', 'La Ilaha IllAllah Ibrahim Khalilullah', 'La Ilaha IllAllah Muhammadur Rasulullah'. Rejecting Taghut is the root of Tawheed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y-7O_JvxGg&t=80s

[allahisourrabb]

জান্নাত পেতে প্রয়োজন ঈমান ও নেক আমল

ঈমান (إِيمَان 'ঈমান', শাব্দিক অর্থ প্রচলিতমতে বিশ্বাস, মতান্তরে স্বীকৃতি) শব্দের আভিধানিক অর্থ স্বীকার করা, স্বীকৃতি দেওয়া, অনুগত হওয়া মতান্তরে দৃঢ় বিশ্বাস করা। এটি কুফর বা অস্বীকার করা বা অবাধ্যতার বিপরীত। ইসলাম ধর্মে ঈমানের অর্থ অত্যন্ত ব্যাপক। 

  মানবিক মূল্যবোধের বিকাশে ইমানের ভূমিকা অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। ইমান বিভিন্ন উপায়ে মানবিক মূল্যবোধের বৃদ্ধিকে উৎসাহিত করে। ঈমানের মূল অর্থ সম্পর্কে মহান আল্লাহ বলেন: “আল্লাহ ছাড়া কোনো সত্তা নেই ইবাদতের যোগ্য। ... এই ধর্মে বিশ্বাসী একজন ব্যক্তি শুধুমাত্র পরম মহান আল্লাহর সামনে মাথা নত করে। 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs5l1w7Hcfs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUEQn5e0W18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZOu7jVMBlo&t=3737s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYSZkMujs8g

[discovering-myself-here]

24.02.24

[kavehater]

If things keep going wrong like this I’ll soon become like the xiao-less people in 2021 ;-;

[a-journey-to-true-self]

A Ticket To Jannah (Paradise)

Narrated Anas bin Malik (RA): “Once Muadh was along with Allahs Apostle ﷺ as a companion rider. Allahs Apostle ﷺ said, “O Muadh bin Jabal.” Muadh replied, “Labbaik and Sadaik. O Allahs Apostle! ﷺ ” Again the Prophet ﷺ said, “O Muadh!” Muadh said thrice, “Labbaik and Sadaik, O Allahs Apostle! ﷺ ” Allahs Apostle ﷺ said, “There is none who testifies sincerely that none has the right to be worshipped…

[bintturaab]

A very, very crucial thing for us as Muslims, is to never regret a decision you've made for the sake of Allah ﷻ.

Never regret the sacrifices you've had to make for Allah ﷻ, never think twice about things and people and dreams and wishes and a whole life you've had to leave for the sake of Allah.

The replacement of Allah is better than everything we've lost for His sake. And it's not even about the replacement. The pleasure of Allah is worth more than the whole world and everything in it, even if we never get the compensation for it in dunya.

One dip in Jannah, and we'll forget all the pains in this world. Being abe to gaze at Allah ﷻ is the greatest pleasure in all the worlds, in dunya and in aakhirah. And so we must train our hearts, minds and our nafs, to never regret any decision, no matter how small, that we made for the sake of Allah.

May Allah grant us contentment, and may He be pleased with us, ameen.

[journeytojannah]

Take care of your heart

Take care of your soul.

And take care of your overall self.

If not, then who will? How will you ever live this life properly or even get to build your jannah? When will you is the real question? When was the last time you even reflected and asked yourself what you are doing and sat with the buried pain you are living by? Maybe this is the tone we need to hear to wake up and grind. We can't continue to sugarcoat our lives, make excuses and feel sorry for ourselves. This is just a cycle we are repeating and assuming the life we are living is ok when literally it's the complete opposite. With this lifestyle, we are sabotaging all the good Allah blessed us with and taking them for granted. We have to be grateful and educate ourselves about our faiths/ourselves and this overall life we are living.

There's no time and it's sad how we are able to waste it all over one or two things as if we know for sure our time is promised. Sometimes this can be exactly why we keep getting tested. I call these tests a calling to quit these ignorant habits and do better. All it takes is that one positive thought, feeling, intention then action to influence the next actions that will help us do better. Just remembe, it's always that ONE step that will fill your pages with great stories...

The mercy of Allah is so vast. He continues to aid us through our messiness, continues to forgive us and is always there no matter how distant we can get from him and our shortcomings.

[sapphicstarwars]

The Sapphic Star Wars Rarepair Tournament is about to begin! We have compiled 100 wlw rarepairs (all with less than 50 fics on AO3), and will be running a series of polls until only one remains. The polls will open on the first day of Femslash February and run all month long. Additional info and the entire list of pairings can be found below (to be updated after each round) @swfandomevents

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Some ships may have more than 50 fics on AO3 now, but at the time of the original data pull (November 2023) they were below the threshold.

Threats of violence or jokes of killing characters mentioned in the polls will not be tolerated. Commenting or tagging polls with calls for harm will result in an immediate block.

Arguing over the sexuality of characters or how queer they are will also result in a block. This tournament is for fun, and is meant to highlight amazing rare pairs that don't get enough love. Canon or explicit confirmation that a character is sapphic does not make them an automatic winner or a better pair. Please vote based on what ships you are excited to see more of and be respectful.

The list below will be updated regularly as winners are decided.

ROUND ONE

Ahsoka Tano/Steela Gerrera vs Phasma/Nastia Unamo

Rae Sloane/Phasma vs Shara Bey/Jyn Erso

Mon Mothma/Hera Syndulla vs Enfys Nest/Leia Organa

Reva Sevander/Tala Durith vs Jordanna Sparkburn/Sylvestri Yarrow

Oola/Leia Organa vs Juhani/Belaya

Kleya Marki/Mon Mothma vs Vette/Jaesa Willsaam

Chelli Lona Aphra/Hera Syndulla vs Lana Beniko/Jaesa Willsaam

Leia Organa/Hera Syndulla vs Rook Kast/Bo-Katan Kryze

Mon Mothma/Tynnra Pamlo vs Elia Kane/Dedra Meero

Zorii Bliss/Bazine Netal vs Yana Ro/Kor Plouth

Visas Marr/The Jedi Exile vs Fennec Shand/Drash

Kleya Marki/Vel Sartha vs Ahsoka Tano/Shin Hati

Padmé Amidala/Dormé vs Mara Jade/Leia Organa

Fennec Shand/Koska Reeves vs Depa Billaba/Adi Gallia

Rae Sloane/Hera Syndulla vs Karé Kun/Jessika Pava

Jyn Erso/Ahsoka Tano vs Qi'ra/Amilyn Holdo

Latts Razzi/Asajj Ventress vs F!Revan/Meetra Surik

Bo-Katan Kryze/Padmé Amidala vs Rae Sloane/Adea Rite

Leia Organa/Evaan Verlaine vs Visas Marr/Brianna

Luminara Unduli/Asajj Ventress vs Ahsoka Tano/Reva Sevander

Visas Marr/Mira vs Juhani/Bastila Shan

Bo-Katan Kryze/Fennec Shand vs Depa Billaba/Shaak Ti

Fennec Shand/Garsa Fwip vs Yana Ro/Shea Ganandra

Jyn Erso/Mon Mothma vs Ahsoka Tano/Morgan Elsbeth

Bo-Katan Kryze/Sabine Wren vs Merrin/Trilla Suduri

Fennec Shand/The Armorer vs Juhani/F!Revan

Reva Sevander/Tala Durith vs Qi'ra/Enfys Nest

Ahsoka Tano/The Armorer vs Kleya Marki/Cinta Kaz

Shara Bey/Evaan Verlaine vs Zorii Bliss/Jannah

Rook Kast/Barriss Offee vs Rae Sloane/Karyn Faro

Bo-Katan Kryze/Ursa Wren vs Bix Caleen/Cinta Kaz

Zorii Bliss/Rey vs Qi'ra/Ahsoka Tano

Jyn Erso/Sabine Wren vs Leia Organa/Sana Starros

Padmé Amidala/Satine Kryze vs Qi'ra/Rey

Zeen Mrala/Lula Talisola vs Qi'ra/Sana Starros

Peet Deretalia/Jessika Pava vs Qi'ra/Leia Organa

ROUND TWO

37. Ahsoka Tano/Steela Gerrera vs Shara Bey/Jyn Erso 38. Chelli Lona Aphra/Sana Starros vs Mon Mothma/Hera Syndulla 39. Bazine Netal/Phasma vs Reva Sevander/Tala Durith 40. Bo-Katan Kryze/Koska Reeves vs Juhani/Belaya 41. Kleya Marki/Mon Mothma vs Enfys Nest/Ahsoka Tano 42. Chelli Lona Aphra/Hera Syndulla vs Padmé Amidala/Aayla Secura 43. Rook Kast/Bo-Katan Kryze vs Rae Sloane/Chelli Lona Aphra 44. Mon Mothma/Tynnra Pamlo vs Trilla Suduri/Merrin 45. Yana Ro/Kor Plouth vs Visas Marr/The Jedi Exile 46. Fennec Shand/Leia Organa vs Vel Sartha/Kleya Marki 47. Shaak Ti/Luminara Unduli vs Dormé/Padmé Amidala 48. Matthea Cathley/Oliviah Zeveron vs Koska Reeves/Fennec Shand 49. Jessika Pava/Karé Kun vs Bo-Katan Kryze/Breha Organa 50. Jyn Erso/Ahsoka Tano vs Rae Sloane/Elia Kane 51. Latts Razzi/Asajj Ventress vs Elia Kane/Koska Reeves 52. Bo-Katan Kryze/Padmé Amidala vs Reva Sevander/Trilla Suduri 53. Leia Organa/Evaan Verlaine vs Luminara Unduli/Asajj Ventress 54. Leia Organa/Sabine Wren vs Juhani/Bastila Shan 55. Kaydel Ko Connix/Jessika Pava vs Bo-Katan Kryze/Fennec Shand 56. Elia Kane/Karyn Faro vs Garsa Fwip/Fennec Shand 57. Ahsoka Tano/Morgan Elsbeth vs Ahsoka Tano/Trace Martez 58. Trilla Suduri/Merrin vs Padmé Amidala/Beru Whitesun 59. Juhani/Revan vs Mon Mothma/Breha Organa 60. Qi'ra/Enfys Nest vs Padmé Amidala/Mon Mothma 61. The Armorer/Ahsoka Tano vs Shara Bey/Evaan Verlaine 62. Padmé Amidala/Breha Organa vs Rae Sloane/Karyn Faro 63. Saché/Yané vs Bix Caleen/Cinta Kaz 64. Chelli Lona Aphra/Magna Tolvan vs Qi'ra/Ahsoka Tano 65. Leia Organa/Sana Starros vs Qi'ra/Jyn Erso 66. Padmé Amidala/Satine Kryze vs Kaydel Ko Connix/Paige Tico 67. Zeen Mrala/Lula Talisola vs Fennec Shand/Asajj Ventress 68. Peet Deretalia/Jessika Pava vs Merrin/Mosey Cimarron

ROUND THREE

69. Jyn Erso/Shara Bey vs Mon Mothma/Hera Syndulla 70. Captain Phasma/Bazine Netal vs Juhani/Belaya 71. Enfys Nest/Ahsoka Tano vs Chelli Lona Aphra/Hera Syndulla 72. Rae Sloane/Chelli Lona Aphra vs Mon Mothma/Tynnra Pamlo 73. The Jedi Exile/Visas Marr vs Leia Organa/Fennec Shand 74. Luminara Unduli/Shaak Ti vs Matthea Cathley/Oliviah Zeveron 75. Breha Organa/Bo-Katan Kryze vs Ahsoka Tano/Jyn Erso 76. Elia Kane/Koska Reeves vs Trilla Suduri/Reva Sevander 77. Asajj Ventress/Luminara Unduli vs Sabine Wren/Leia Organa 78. Kaydel Ko Connix/Jessika Pava vs Elia Kane/Karyn Faro 79. Morgan Elsbeth/Ahsoka Tano vs Padmé Amidala/Beru Whitesun 80. Juhani/Revan vs Qi'ra/Enfys Nest 81. The Armorer/Ahsoka Tano vs Rae Sloane/Karyn Faro 82. Bix Caleen/Cinta Kaz vs Qi'ra/Ahsoka Tano 83. Qi'ra/Jyn Erso vs Paige Tico/Kaydel Ko Connix 84. Asajj Ventress/Fennec Shand vs Peet Deretalia/Jessika Pava

ROUND FOUR

85. Jyn Erso/Shara Bey vs Captain Phasma/Bazine Netal 86. Ahsoka Tano/Enfys Nest vs Mon Mothma/Tynnra Pamlo 87. The Jedi Exile/Visas Marr vs Matthea Cathley/Oliviah Zeveron 88. Breha Organa/Bo-Katan Kryze vs Elia Kane/Koska Reeves 89. Asajj Ventress/Luminara Unduli vs Jessika Pava/Kaydel Ko Connix 90. Morgan Elsbeth/Ahsoka Tano vs Enfys Nest/Qi'ra 91. Karyn Faro/Rae Sloane vs Ahsoka Tano/Qi'ra 92. Paige Tico/Kaydel Ko Connix vs Peet Deretalia/Jessika Pava

ROUND FIVE

93. Enfys Nest/Ahsoka Tano vs Ahsoka Tano/Qi'ra 94. Jessika Pava/Kaydel Ko Connix vs Jessika Pava/Kaydel Ko Connix 95. Captain Phasma/Bazine Netal vs Morgan Elsbeth/Ahsoka Tano 96. The Jedi Exile/Visas Marr vs Breha Organa/Bo-Katan Kryze

ROUND SIX

97. Peet Deretalia/Jessika Pava vs The Jedi Exile/Visas Marr 98. Ahsoka Tano/Qi'ra vs Morgan Elsbeth/Ahsoka Tano

ROUND SEVEN

99. Match 97 Winner vs Match 98 Winner

[agirlwithimaan]

I often think about how when we all get to Jannah by the mercy of Allah, we should plan a gathering where we surround Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and sing "Tala al Badru alayna" and "Ya Nabi salam alayka" for Him, to show Him our love, reverence and appreciation.🥲🩷

[myreligionislam]

অমুসলিমরা জান্নাত পাবে না।

মানুষ যখন ঈশ্বরে বিশ্বাস করে, এবং সৎ কাজ করে, তখন সে নিজেকে পরিপূর্ণ করে তোলে। বিশ্বাসী নিজেকে লাভ, সাফল্য এবং কল্যাণের দিকে নিয়ে যান। কিন্তু বিশ্বাসী হিসেবে তার দায়িত্ব শেষ হয়নি। তিনি অন্যদেরও ডাকবেন একটি সমৃদ্ধ, সফল জীবনের দিকে। মুসলমানদের উত্থান হয়েছে বিশ্ব মানবতার কল্যাণের জন্য। তার দায়িত্ব হলো নিজের সাথে অন্যকেও সত্যের দিকে ডাকা।

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXJivskQC2s&t=244s

সময়ের মূল্য ও গুরুত্ব মানব জীবনে

আল্লাহ রাব্বুল আলামীন সূরা আসরে সময়ের শপথ করে প্রথমে ইমানের কথা বলেছেন। যখন মানুষ আল্লাহর প্রতি ইমান স্থাপন করল, তারপর সৎকর্ম করল, তখন সে নিজেকে পরিপূর্ণ করে নিল। নিজেকে লাভ, সফলতা ও কল্যাণের দিকে পরিচালিত করল। কিন্তু ইমানদার হিসাবে তার দায়িত্ব শেষ হয়ে গেল না। অন্যকে সে তার যাপিত কল্যাণকর, সফল জীবনের প্রতি আহবান করবে। নিজেকে ঠিক করার পর মুসলিমের দায়িত্ব হবে অন্যকে সত্য ও কল্যাণের পথে আহবান করা ও ধৈর্য ধরা।

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7TPZPvUm-k

[mylordisallah]

Worship only Allah.

Allkahaf (Arabic: الكهف, al-kahf; meaning: cave). Surah Al-Kahf explains fitnah in different areas of life. The stories in this surah outline how the believer should approach these trials and tribulations. Surah Al-Kahf teaches us to never rest and to do as many good deeds as possible to be victorious. Through the worship of Allah alone, the believer can attain greater blessings and prepare himself in this world to attain Paradise in the Hereafter. Allah is the only true God. We will surely return to Allah. So worship Allah alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzjDCuvJIKw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCK5_Vs-SyQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8EObEDXx-c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjhIEHCkPE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ3IE7llMtI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRruNiOBzrE&t=25s

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[allahisourrabb]

If you want to go to Paradise, you need faith and good deeds

Iman (Arabic: إِيمَان, romanized: ʾīmān, lit. 'faith' or 'belief', also 'recognition') in Islamic theology denotes a believer's recognition in faith and deeds in the religious aspects of Islam. Its most simple definition is the belief in the six articles of faith, known as arkān al-īmān.

The role of Iman is very important for the growth of human values. Iman fosters the growth of human values in a number of ways. About the basic implication of Iman the Almighty says: “There is no entity but Allah worthy of worship. ... A person believing in this creed bows down only before Allah, the Most Supreme.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM1D57SGNhM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jksWajDvbYE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V-LCo6_8YY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B-ZFtDk_z0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ4x6RP1BTo

[b-lessings]

I just love my brother so much 😭 Allahuma barik lahu He doesn't have much to offer but his devotion to our family and how he is always in service for any one of us and how he just would go out of his way to make sure we are comfortable and safe is so selfless and I pray Allah swt count all of these acts in his good deeds and make them a way to elevate his rank in Jannah ameen ya rabb. Tbh, he wasn't really like that before, sübhanallah he was the template of any north african spoiled selfish only male child whose mom spoiled rotten and raised him to believe he is entitled to everything. But noticing this huge transformation in his personality, his humbleness, his genuine care and worry for our family, and especially for me is making me fall deeper and deeper in gratitude for Allah swt who changed my brother's heart and created ways for him to gain extraordinary deeds, because as Prophet Muhammad ﷺ says "the best of you is the best to his family" - and even if this Hadith is often explained in talking about one's wife, I'd like to think of it in general terms of family in the case of my brother 😭 Allahuma barik lahu wa barik bihi wa barik fih, Allahuma grant him khayr in this duniya and the hereafter, mend his heart and solve his problems, in deed you are the Almighty, you are able to do all things. Ameen.

Tonight, I was at my friend's house which is on the other side of town, and I got sick, and it was pretty bad and I called him and said " I got sick come pick me up" and even though it was late, and he was super tired and about to sleep he drove across town to come get me, he drove me to night-shift pharmacy and then got me food, even though his eyes were closing at the end. And then he mistakenly used my pet-name to refer to his daughter in the middle of the conversation and my heart just exploded with love for him 🥹

I am literally nothing without my brother, reflecting back on the years and how we weren't that close in my teenage and early adult years and how we finally found our way back to each other after my marriage is so heartwarming. Sübhanallah, even in the most dysfunctional of the families, Allah swt will bless you with that one person that will be there for you, care for you, protect you and show you that you are loved. In deed, Allah is the most merciful. I don't know why I am writing this, I just found myself pouring my heart out. Maybe to send out a little hope for girls who are currently not having the best relationship with their older brothers, do not despair, Allah's mercy is endless, He swt can turn things around in a heartbeat. And maybe to encourage guys to be a little kinder to their families and especially their sisters. It makes a huge difference for your sister to know that you've got her back and that you're there for her. But probably I am fever-blogging lol.

Conclusion, I have the best of the brothers. Allahuma barik, la quwwata illa billah 🥹🤍

[badrrr]

The muwahideen are finding marriage difficult, among a lot of things. And I want to say, the path of the Ghuraba isn’t paved with roses. Being from the Ghuraba isn’t an aesthetic. It’s is a path that Allah blessed us to be upon. So remember it , when things became difficult. When marriage isn’t easy, remember this. Make dua and tie your camel.

And when you make dua, consistently do it. Day in and day out. Tahajjud shouldn’t be a once every 2 week thing. Make it part of your routine. Raise your hands to the heavens and beg Allah. Show humility to and tell Allah honestly. If you want companionship, tell Allah that. If you fear falling into zina, be honest about it with Allah. When it rains, make dua. Between the adhan and iqaamah, make dua. In Sujood, make dua. The last hour of Friday, make dua. The dua made at tahajjud is an arrow that never misses its target. So where are you, o you who has a need that needs fulfilling ? Where are your who wishes to have that which they desire? If you are sleeping at that time, do you really want it? You truly don’t want it if you know you have a Lord that descends and seeks to fulfill the need of His slaves.

Ask family, friends and people at the masjid. Do something new and look outside of your town, city or even country. There has been plenty of brothers and sisters on the manhaj who have traveled elsewhere for a spouse or maintain a long distance relationship as a temporary before they are united . If you have a preference, look outside of that and expand your options. Ask those online and if the online route is taken, do your due diligence. It shouldn’t be the first choice but after asking Allah, go for it (for sisters, please always seek permission from a wali and have him every step of the way, online and in real life). Even if the your surroundings are mainly liberals and madkhalis for example, don’t ever underestimate Allah. Allah can send somebody to you when you least expect it in a way that you could never imagine. So have good thoughts of Allah. He is how we think of Him. Do you think He will never give you a spouse? Believe your Lord will answer you and that you will be pleased.

Don’t forget to look into your self. How is your heart with Allah? How much are your sins? Are they greater than your good deeds ? How many sins are you willingly indulging in that you can easily cut off? You want a righteous spouse but are you striving to be from the righteous ? You ask Allah for a spouse and you feel as if your dua isn’t being answered , but what is the amount of sins?

Are you fulfilling your obligations? Are you praying on time , giving zakat, forbidding the evil and enjoining the good , maintaining ties with kith and kin, staying away from the haram? Brothers, are you defending the Ummah and securing the release of the captives? Look into yourself. There could be things that are delaying the response to your dua. Also, think of how you’re close to Allah right now on your state. You’re begging Allah consistently in Tahajjud, your mouth is constantly moving with dua, you’re in a state of hope and wanting a need fulfilled. Yes it’s not easy being patient upon something you’ve been wanting for a long time, but take advantage of how close you are to Allah now. Maybe Allah wants to keep you near Him. Maybe He wants to hear your voice just a little more.

Purify your intentions. The spouse you desire isn’t just for yourself. Have the intention when you get married it is to aid the deen of Allah. It is to bring victory back in the earth and to raise children who will uphold the banner of Tawheed high in the lands. A righteous spouse is part of your enjoyment but remember the bigger picture.

As a last note, work to keep your heart attached to Jannah. We may not get everything we want here but what is with Allah is much better and greater. Dunya isn’t final. It’s just a bridge. Keep your eyes in the prize and your heart connected to heavenly matters. Ask Allah to grant you contentment with your Qadr and to make it easy for you to be grateful in all situations. والله اعلم

May Allah grant all the muwahideen righteous spouses sooner rather than later. May Allah grant us patience and protect us from falling into fitnah. May Allah answer your Adiyah in beautiful ways. آمين

[homokinetic]

My heart is broken for Aden and Shahd, two of my oldest internet friends.

We met on Instagram roleplay in 2014. I remember following you, Aden and then your sister, Shahd. You would always try to uplift my spirits, you really wanted to help me when I was in a rough spot, I couldn’t imagine what you were also going through. You made a whole post for me, trying to show me you were there and I was loved. I look back at sometimes, and remember how much love you had for me.

I remember as well, in 2014, You, Aden posted a video of the sirens, the bomb sirens. I didn’t understand what it meant. I was only 13, safe in my room. But that was the day I learnt about Gaza. You had used the hashtags for Gaza, even joking you should try and get one of the missiles on video next time but knowing you would also be hiding, so it would be hard.

I was so scared, for you, my beloved friends. Scared that the bombs where coming for my friend and scared that such a post would get you in trouble and hurt by the authorities. Back then, I knew. Shahd had to be the one to inform me you were all safe. I was so relieved. And I remember, we carried on talking, like nothing happened. Because we were kids, and we just wanted to play.

I went back to that post, recently. The sound was removed, but I still remember it. The comments are still there. Scared for you, wanting you to be okay. Seeing even back then you begged for peace and freedom of Gaza, I’m so sorry the world failed you my beloved.

That account brings me to a much, much simpler time. Seeing all the posts you made for me, and while I long since rid my account of the memories. I still remember everything we would talk about.

I want to remember how awful we were, two kids thinking we were writing the stars in the sky into existence with our words. We were barely teenagers writing gay characters because we had no other way to publicly express ourselves.

I keep looking back through your account. Finding new things. Seeing the conversation we used to have because Instagram didn’t have dms, or people didn’t use them. I can’t remember.

You were always so sweet. I think you’d find it funny to look back at these, knowing I’m undiagnosed autistic during that time. It definitely shows. I wish I had the time to point it out to you, but we were always talking about the next thing, never dwelling. We were each other’s escape from reality. I wish we could joke and laugh together again now.

I want to remember when you were my rock, you had so much love in your heart, and I wish I could pay you back for all those years of love. I wish I could see you again.

I have been worried each time I hear of a new bombing. We haven’t been in contact in sometime, I’m not sure where you are, I cannot reach you. And my heart is telling me that where you are, is somewhere I cannot go.

May Allah protect you, wherever you are. And may Allah grant your resting place in Jannah.

I love you.