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If only

"Fear more the sin when you are out of sight, it is where your witness is also your judge."-Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib

If only we didnt sin, if only we love him more than anything else, if only we supported and valued each others iman and honor,reputation. If only.....

O turner of the hearts

I have taken this paragraph explaining one of the supplications of the Prophet to be, ‘O Allāh, turner of the hearts, turn our hearts towards your obedience(Muslim). It reminded me of how much we need Allahswt to keep one guided, that its scary that he can turn the heart away from his path, by our intentions and actions, especially in times of trails or hardship

Taken from http://www.islam21c.com/spirituality/226-dreading-rejection-part-2

"He sees his obedience to his Lord as being inadequate and that even if it were to equal in amount the total devotion of humankind and jinn it would be the least befitting for his Lord. He would also consider as grave the slight disobedience and sin he commits. The subjugation that prevails over the heart prises open all of this.’ And then Ibn al-Qayyim said, ‘What a close mend this is to the broken heart; what a close aid, mercy and provision it is to it and what a benefit and advantage this observation is for it!

A single atom and breath of this is more beloved to Allah than the acts of devotion equivalent to mountains by those who are boastful and amazed at their actions, knowledge and state. The most beloved heart to Allah, may He be glorified, is a heart that has been entrenched with this subjugation and vanquished with such humility; so the servant lowers his head before his Lord, remaining thus out of shame and bashfulness.’"

May our Lord keep our hearts steadfast on the peace of Islam, our tongues and actions pleasing to him AMEEM.

Reflections

I wrote this a year ago in as part of a speech I did to a Muslim Youth Group. I wanted to share it.



"Be grateful for those around you, especially the ones that support you. They may not be with you tomorrow. Be grateful and respectful of your love ones, to have true and sincere love in a great gift that should be nurtured. Don’t let the pursuit of life take you away from spending quality time. Be grateful for the friends that stand by up and understand you, they will be the ones that stay with you as others go by. Know your self; you are better than what you think you are. Those close to you say hurtful remarks, learn to forgive and not hold grudges. Truly a happy person is one that understands human’s make mistakes. Know we are on a learning curve, you cant change anyone,but you can change the way you see them."

Stress less in life

Tips to reduce Stress

Tawakkul - reliance on Allah

Exercising contentment and patience

Go for a walk or start exercising

Learn relaxation techniques

Enjoy nature and the outdoors

Adopt a new skill

Know your strengths

Think positive

Manage your time, realistically

Attend social functions/invitations

Volunteer your skills and time for worthy causes

Read quran and make time to ponder the Creater.

Make time for yourself

There is no problem that cant be solved

Think for today

Live for today

Life now

Its been a long time since I have sat down and wrote my personal reflections of my life. I cant believe how much I have changed since my last blog post. Iam so much more at peace. I have so much more inner understanding and acceptance, really accepted life as it comes, who I am and the precious people around me. I no longer take things so seriously. I no longer let what people say or do hurt me. I bur sh comments off more so now. I don't hold it in my heart and grow anxiety or get angry about why/when/how.

Iam me- a happy, positive soul. I worry much less. I learnt over the last few years to just take one day at a time. ONE DAY AT A TIME. Iam content and ever grateful everyday for the gift of life. I have one life, I better and will make the most of it, to benefit my own soul and touch the lives around me.

I did a Young Woman Leadership Program last year and I never would have thought how much it would change my life. That and my husband going away for 3 months start of last year. I learnt soo much about myself and the impact I can have on others. Iam blessed in so many ways. I appreciate the small things people do for me. I happy to help others when I can. I have routine, balance, purpose.

Purpose can only grow from understanding who we are and what we truly want. Iam soo determined to reach my goals. Iam like a snail slowing chipping away at my goals. Iam ever concern for my children and love ones....how will they take life. Will they be inspired or shoot down? Will they grow or block the world they are only just understanding? Will they take the path of practicing Islam or find another road? Who will they turn to in times of deep sadness, despair or hurt?

I cant control anything, the breath I take is not in my hands. I cant give guidance, I cant show the manual of life. Its different for each of us. I can give love. I can give understanding. I can give inspiration to believe and hope that there is always ease after hardship, ligth after darkness; there is always hope after hurt, there is always good advice after dilemma.

I suppose we have to be open to the experiences of life-to help mould one into a better person not one that gives up and follows the easy way or wrong way. Oh yah, did i say I don't worry as much anymore ;)