Reflection

Definition of a Successful Life

[Muftī Muhammad Adam]

Talk to Allāh ﷻ

We all commit sin being that we are the children of Ādam عليه السلام however, the best of us are those who constantly turn to Allāh making Tawbah. Do not allow the Shaytān to put you in despair by telling you there's no hope for you because you sinned, indeed Allāh is Al-Ghaffūr.

If the Dunya was the true abode then the Prophets would have had the most luxurious and opulent of lives.

ft. Muhaddith Abdul Aziz al-Turayfi

[May Allāh ﷻ expedite his release]

Shaykh Hassan Saleh

[Sūrah Furqān]

Knowledge is a means to the goal, Taqwā and a sound heart. If you amass a great deal of knowledge, yet you haven’t reached Taqwā, then what did you benefit? And if you amassed a little knowledge yet you’ve attained taqwa, then what have you lost?

The Most Beneficial ilm is that which knocks on the door of your heart, ilm that transforms you daily to be the best version of yourself.

Reading volumes of books, attending lessons regularly, purchasing the best of Islamic garments..these are all means to taqwa, not goals.

If you find that after years of being upon this path haven’t had a significant effect on your emān, re-evaluate where you may have gone wrong.

Most importantly, ask Allāh تعالى to grant you a sound heart, wisdom, insight, taqwa, and sincere intentions. Don’t stop striving.

[@ al_jalaalayn]

"If Allah is on your side, then who can be against you? No one! And if Allah was against you, then who can be on your side? No one! And if you have earned the love of Allah what did you lose? Nothing! And if you lose the love of Allah, then what did you really gain? Nothing!"

Food cooked/prepared out of a profession (restaurant/takeaway) can never compare - in taste, enjoyment and spiritual benefits - with food cooked at home by a loving family member (e.g. mother) out of sincerity, love and with all their heart. Reduce outdoor eating.

Gratitude is the most giving state of mind we can be in.

Focusing on the good and in the benefits in any situation gives us greater joy, positivity and better quality of life too.

It’s scary, we know so much about the Dunya, and so little about the Deen.

This is not to say, don’t earn and strive to be well off, it’s to say, don’t forget who your Lord is, and where you’re headed!

May Allah forgive us all! آمين

[Shaykh Saeed Al Kamali حفظه الله]

Imām al-Qurṭubī رحمه الله has said:

The event relating to Sayyidnā Yaʿqūb عليه السلام proves that it is wājib upon every Muslim when faced with distress or pain in the case of his person, children, family or property that he or she should seek redress from it by resorting to patience (ṣabr) at its best and by becoming resigned to and content with the decree of Allāh Taʿālā - and follow the example of Sayyidnā Yaʿqūb and other blessed prophets عليهم السلام.

Ḥaḍrat Ibn ʿAbbās رضي الله عنه has said: Allāh Taʿālā conferred upon Sayyidnā Yaʿqūb عليه السلام the reward of Shuhadā' (martyrs in the path of Allāh) for his ṣabr. And, in this Ummah too, whoever observes patience whilst in distress shall receive a similar reward.

[Maʿāriful Qur’ān, Volume 5, Page 144-145]

ابنِ بيتك في الجنة خلال دقيقتين

Build your house in Paradise in two minutes

[الشيخ الدكتور يوسف المهوس حفظه الله]

Akhlaq is an Arabic term that refers to the ethics, good conduct and morality of a person.

Such is its importance that the Prophet ﷺ has said that there is nothing weightier in the scales than good morals and manners (Abū Dawood).

SubḥānAllāh!

Al-Fudayl bin 'Iyādh رحمه الله stated:

"A servant (of Allāh) will never be complete until he gives precedence to his Dīn over his desires. And he will never be destroyed until his gives precedence to his desires over his Dīn."

[Siyar A'lām An-Nubalā 8/427]