#4 DO IT FOR YOURSELF
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If a person spends all their life solely working for their families to have a better life in the dunya, are they likely to have a good akhira too?
I'm sure you would agree it depend on the intention and ultimately we don't know what actions will lead us to jannah 🤷
Here are some perspectives to consider
Perspective A
If a person is selflessly doing things, putting others needs before their own, and in the process entirely neglecting their own ibadah and spiritual development
I'm sure you would agree it would be a cause for concern regarding their akhira 📛
Perspective B
Before doing things for others we think about the reward or knowing it is an action loved by Allah,
In doing so, we are thinking about it with the view of our akhira,
Even if we put others priorities above our own (ithar) this is still thinking about where you will end up in the akhira up by doing such an action ✅
In conclusion
Why are we doing what we do for others?
Questions like this would be a good measure to understand your actual perspective in daily life
Allah commands us to worship Him, through actions i.e. memorising, learning ilm to perform ibadah properly, understanding the Qur'an, correcting our internal moral compass 🧭 and much more
This requires time and effort, so make sure it is properly prioritised i.e. to fit it into your daily routine
Among the actions loved by Allah are those that may be small but consistent
In addition, is to honour the rights of others
It is due to the Mercy of Allah that we are inclined towards looking after our families and communities
However we must be conscious of Allah when doing them, in doing so we are getting rewarded so much more and distinguishes us from those who don't believe in the akhira
UPCOMING TOPIC:
#Do it for your legacy
#family #lifestyle #quran #deen #motivationhacks bravepath.org
from Bravepath.org | Deen
If a person spends all their life solely working for their families to have a better life in the dunya, are they likely to have a good akhira too?
I'm sure you would agree it depend on the intention and ultimately we don't know what actions will lead us to jannah 🤷
Here are some perspectives to consider
Perspective A
If a person is selflessly doing things, putting others needs before their own, and in the process entirely neglecting their own ibadah and spiritual development
I'm sure you would agree it would be a cause for concern regarding their akhira 📛
Perspective B
Before doing things for others we think about the reward or knowing it is an action loved by Allah,
In doing so, we are thinking about it with the view of our akhira,
Even if we put others priorities above our own (ithar) this is still thinking about where you will end up in the akhira up by doing such an action ✅
In conclusion
Why are we doing what we do for others?
Questions like this would be a good measure to understand your actual perspective in daily life
Allah commands us to worship Him, through actions i.e. memorising, learning ilm to perform ibadah properly, understanding the Qur'an, correcting our internal moral compass 🧭 and much more
This requires time and effort, so make sure it is properly prioritised i.e. to fit it into your daily routine
Among the actions loved by Allah are those that may be small but consistent
In addition, is to honour the rights of others
It is due to the Mercy of Allah that we are inclined towards looking after our families and communities
However we must be conscious of Allah when doing them, in doing so we are getting rewarded so much more and distinguishes us from those who don't believe in the akhira
UPCOMING TOPIC:
#Do it for your legacy
#family #lifestyle #quran #deen #motivationhacks bravepath.org
"I’m a mother and I don’t have time to seek knowledge."
This is a common predicament that many ṭālibāt [student of] ʿilm [knowledge] face.
They rightfully prioritise their children and as a result find themselves unable to learn the Qurʾān, unable to study more about their dīn, and so on.
Though I commend sisters for prioritising their children but here’s the thing, your duty as a mother (and a father) isn’t limited to ensuring that your child has a healthy body; you’re equally responsible to ensure that he has a healthy soul. That he grows up with the right belief, that he grows up to be a muwaḥḥid, that he grows up to be a resilient believer.
Because you prioritise your children, you need to prioritise knowledge (ʿilm).
For far too long, Muslim parents have wrongfully assumed that religion is rubbed off on children. Consider the present state of our youth, this should be enough an indication that religion is not inherited or 'picked up' by simply living in a Muslim household. It’s not sufficient for you to casually say a few words about Allāh to a child and think that that is enough for him to be AND STAY a Muslim.
A hungry body will devour the first edible item it comes across. A mind starved of thought and reason will consume the first convincing idea presented to it.
If you’re not learning your dīn [religion] you will not have the capacity to nourish your child’s soul and intellect.
ʿIlm is the foundation of this religion. To draw closer to Allāh you have to do it through ʿilm—you have to learn what pleases Him. A person cannot be a person of religion unless he has sufficient knowledge; Allāh is not worshiped out of jahl, or out of whims and desires, or in a manner that is passed down by your culture.
If you prioritise the wellbeing of a child then both the mother and father need to prioritise learning their dīn.
Ṭalab al-ʿilm is not a side hobby. It’s a commitment that requires an unimaginable amount of energy and time. It demands sacrifices. My advice to everyone remains: look at what you can let go of. How can you rearrange your life better to make permanent room to consistently learn this Dīn?
If you have time for recurring gatherings (of gossip), or to go shopping when you are not in need of anything, or to aimlessly watch tv, or scroll on your phone for hours, then you sure can make time to learn about Allāh. Start with something small, even if it is an hour a week, be consistent and dedicated and ask Allāh to open His abundant favours upon you.
https://quranicreflections.com/2017/02/14/balancing-motherhood-and-seeking-knowledge/
Sister Abeer Sadary
Author at Islam21C https://www.islam21c.com/author/abeer-sadary/
This is a common predicament that many ṭālibāt [student of] ʿilm [knowledge] face.
They rightfully prioritise their children and as a result find themselves unable to learn the Qurʾān, unable to study more about their dīn, and so on.
Though I commend sisters for prioritising their children but here’s the thing, your duty as a mother (and a father) isn’t limited to ensuring that your child has a healthy body; you’re equally responsible to ensure that he has a healthy soul. That he grows up with the right belief, that he grows up to be a muwaḥḥid, that he grows up to be a resilient believer.
Because you prioritise your children, you need to prioritise knowledge (ʿilm).
For far too long, Muslim parents have wrongfully assumed that religion is rubbed off on children. Consider the present state of our youth, this should be enough an indication that religion is not inherited or 'picked up' by simply living in a Muslim household. It’s not sufficient for you to casually say a few words about Allāh to a child and think that that is enough for him to be AND STAY a Muslim.
A hungry body will devour the first edible item it comes across. A mind starved of thought and reason will consume the first convincing idea presented to it.
If you’re not learning your dīn [religion] you will not have the capacity to nourish your child’s soul and intellect.
ʿIlm is the foundation of this religion. To draw closer to Allāh you have to do it through ʿilm—you have to learn what pleases Him. A person cannot be a person of religion unless he has sufficient knowledge; Allāh is not worshiped out of jahl, or out of whims and desires, or in a manner that is passed down by your culture.
If you prioritise the wellbeing of a child then both the mother and father need to prioritise learning their dīn.
Ṭalab al-ʿilm is not a side hobby. It’s a commitment that requires an unimaginable amount of energy and time. It demands sacrifices. My advice to everyone remains: look at what you can let go of. How can you rearrange your life better to make permanent room to consistently learn this Dīn?
If you have time for recurring gatherings (of gossip), or to go shopping when you are not in need of anything, or to aimlessly watch tv, or scroll on your phone for hours, then you sure can make time to learn about Allāh. Start with something small, even if it is an hour a week, be consistent and dedicated and ask Allāh to open His abundant favours upon you.
https://quranicreflections.com/2017/02/14/balancing-motherhood-and-seeking-knowledge/
Sister Abeer Sadary
Author at Islam21C https://www.islam21c.com/author/abeer-sadary/
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Balancing Motherhood and Seeking Knowledge
“I’m a mother and I don’t have time to seek knowledge.” This is a common predicament that many ṭālibāt ʿilm face. They rightfully prioritise their children and as a result find themselves unable to learn the Qurʾān, unable to study more about their dīn, and…
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Dyslexic kids get frustated because the letters and numbers mix up (some are backwards) on the page... let her listen to audio books as an alternative to reading.
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Use apps that can make learning fun by turning decoding into a game. Use a ruler to help kids read in a straight line, which can help keep them focused, photocopy her work onto coloured paper will help too,
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Dyslexic kids get frustated because the letters and numbers mix up (some are backwards) on the page... let her listen to audio books as an alternative to reading.
Typing on a computer or tablet instead of writing.
Use apps that can make learning fun by turning decoding into a game. Use a ruler to help kids read in a straight line, which can help keep them focused, photocopy her work onto coloured paper will help too,
https://www.dyslexic.com/blog/helping-your-student-with-dyslexia-learn-5-strategies-to-rely-on/
Knowledge Hub UK
https://t.me/KnowledgeHubUK
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If you find yourself gazing at screens all day, your eye doctor may have mentioned this rule to you. Basically, every 20 minutes spent using a screen, you should try to look away at something that is 20 feet away from you for a total of 20 seconds.
Teachers, parents, basically everyone should be doing the 20 20 rule every 20 minutes.
Actively make your children do it....And help protect their eyesight 👁️
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55620100
#Health
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If you find yourself gazing at screens all day, your eye doctor may have mentioned this rule to you. Basically, every 20 minutes spent using a screen, you should try to look away at something that is 20 feet away from you for a total of 20 seconds.
Teachers, parents, basically everyone should be doing the 20 20 rule every 20 minutes.
Actively make your children do it....And help protect their eyesight 👁️
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55620100
#Health
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For Android devices:
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For Apple devices:
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As initially inferred from the name and illustration, there is a one-eyed monster (depiction of dajjal) in the app. It's up to you to install and use this application. Any objections based on Islamic reasoning, this post can be deleted. Message via PM/DM: @AbuSuleiman_Musa
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Arabic language lessons 1 by Maria Sheikh.pdf
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https://t.me/c/1247641120/368
Copyright 2020 - Maria Sheikh
Free distribution only.
Not to be sold for a profit.
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Assalāmu ‘alaykum
I wrote about how we have been helping our children process this pandemic, through the lens of Islam, and what lessons we can help them draw from it as believers
https://www.amaliah.com/post/61017/advice-for-muslim-parents-advice-on-how-to-raise-mindful-children-in-a-pandemic
Please do share if you think it might be of benefit in shā’ Allāh
Jazākallāhu khayran
I wrote about how we have been helping our children process this pandemic, through the lens of Islam, and what lessons we can help them draw from it as believers
https://www.amaliah.com/post/61017/advice-for-muslim-parents-advice-on-how-to-raise-mindful-children-in-a-pandemic
Please do share if you think it might be of benefit in shā’ Allāh
Jazākallāhu khayran
Amaliah
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We all remember where we were, not so much when we first heard about it – another respiratory virus occurring on the fringes of our geographical existence – but when the arrogance of our own brand of exceptionalism dissipated, and the realisation that our…