What is the True Meaning of ‘Ibadat’?
For many of us, Ibadat means Salah, fasting, or reciting the Qur’an. But in reality, the true definition of Ibadat goes far beyond rituals. It is a way of life — a reflection of your obedience, love, and surrender to Allah ﷻ in every moment, every breath, and every decision.
🕊️ True Ibadat is when your heart remembers Allah even when your tongue is silent.
It’s when your eyes lower out of modesty, your hands help others for the sake of Allah, your wealth is spent to please Him, and your soul constantly seeks His mercy.
💭 Every step you take — at home, at work, or in the world — can be worship, if your intention is for Allah.
When you smile to bring ease to someone’s heart — that’s Ibadat.
When you stay away from sins out of fear of displeasing Him — that’s Ibadat.
When you forgive others because you seek Allah’s forgiveness — that’s Ibadat.
📖 Allah ﷻ says:
“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”
(Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:56)
But this “worship” isn’t limited to prayers — it means living a life that pleases Allah in every act, big or small.
⚡ Ask yourself:
Is my heart connected to Allah even outside of the masjid?
Do my actions reflect gratitude and humility before my Creator?
Because real Ibadat is not just about what you do — it’s about why you do it.
💫 Ibadat is the journey of transforming every action into devotion.
Your sleep, your work, your words, your silence — all can become acts of worship when done with the right intention.
So don’t confine worship to prayer mats — expand it to your heart, your life, and your purpose.
📝Umar Bin Ibrahim
https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah
For many of us, Ibadat means Salah, fasting, or reciting the Qur’an. But in reality, the true definition of Ibadat goes far beyond rituals. It is a way of life — a reflection of your obedience, love, and surrender to Allah ﷻ in every moment, every breath, and every decision.
🕊️ True Ibadat is when your heart remembers Allah even when your tongue is silent.
It’s when your eyes lower out of modesty, your hands help others for the sake of Allah, your wealth is spent to please Him, and your soul constantly seeks His mercy.
💭 Every step you take — at home, at work, or in the world — can be worship, if your intention is for Allah.
When you smile to bring ease to someone’s heart — that’s Ibadat.
When you stay away from sins out of fear of displeasing Him — that’s Ibadat.
When you forgive others because you seek Allah’s forgiveness — that’s Ibadat.
📖 Allah ﷻ says:
“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”
(Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:56)
But this “worship” isn’t limited to prayers — it means living a life that pleases Allah in every act, big or small.
⚡ Ask yourself:
Is my heart connected to Allah even outside of the masjid?
Do my actions reflect gratitude and humility before my Creator?
Because real Ibadat is not just about what you do — it’s about why you do it.
💫 Ibadat is the journey of transforming every action into devotion.
Your sleep, your work, your words, your silence — all can become acts of worship when done with the right intention.
So don’t confine worship to prayer mats — expand it to your heart, your life, and your purpose.
📝Umar Bin Ibrahim
https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah
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As long as you have not lost your firm bond with Allah, you have lost nothing!
As long as you can prostrate and ask Allah, you are the richest of the rich.
Deal with this world through your relationship with Allah!
The losses of this world can be replaced, but if you lose your Lord, no worldly pleasures will suffice, and nothing will heal the void of His absence!
~julaibib
As long as you can prostrate and ask Allah, you are the richest of the rich.
Deal with this world through your relationship with Allah!
The losses of this world can be replaced, but if you lose your Lord, no worldly pleasures will suffice, and nothing will heal the void of His absence!
~julaibib
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Don't romanticise poverty. Aspire and make dua to be wealthy
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I’ve realized what you do in private always shows in public. If you waste your time scrolling, the dissatisfaction shows in your frustration over little things. If you quietly give in charity, there is a pleasant aura that you carry…
Nothing done sincerely for Allah ever stays hidden.
The quiet work shapes everything people see.
~eternalecho.xp
Nothing done sincerely for Allah ever stays hidden.
The quiet work shapes everything people see.
~eternalecho.xp
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Sins and acts of disobedience are among the greatest causes that deprive a servant of success, goodness, and honor from Allah the Most High.
Reflect on the supplication of Prophet Sulayman (peace be upon him), when he wished to ask Allah for the great honor of granting him a kingdom that none after him would possess. He said in his prayer:
“My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom that will not belong to anyone after me.”
( Surah Sad 38:35 )
Before asking for the honor of a mighty kingdom, he sought forgiveness — because he knew that such an honor could only be attained once his sins were forgiven.
~ Khalid Paulraj
Sins and acts of disobedience are among the greatest causes that deprive a servant of success, goodness, and honor from Allah the Most High.
Reflect on the supplication of Prophet Sulayman (peace be upon him), when he wished to ask Allah for the great honor of granting him a kingdom that none after him would possess. He said in his prayer:
“My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom that will not belong to anyone after me.”
( Surah Sad 38:35 )
Before asking for the honor of a mighty kingdom, he sought forgiveness — because he knew that such an honor could only be attained once his sins were forgiven.
~ Khalid Paulraj
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Allah’s love for his own praise is not based on ego or need, it is purely rooted in truth & justice. Praising Allah is simply recognizing reality. He is so perfect and acknowledgement of all kinds of truth including this ultimate one is what He loves.
~Ahmad Faizan Alam
~Ahmad Faizan Alam
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﴿ فَلَمَّا جَآءَ أَمْرُنَا نَجَّيْنَا صَـٰلِحًۭا وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ بِرَحْمَةٍۢ مِّنَّا ﴾
*"When Our command came, We saved Sālih and those who believed with him by a mercy from Us."* {11:66}
If Allāh saves you from something or makes something easy for you, don't say: *"It was because I prayed fajr, or because of my sadaqah, or because I was constant in my adhkār."*
Rather, say:
نجاني الله برحمته
*"Allāh saved me by His mercy."*
~ Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Mukhtār al-Shanqīṭī
*"When Our command came, We saved Sālih and those who believed with him by a mercy from Us."* {11:66}
If Allāh saves you from something or makes something easy for you, don't say: *"It was because I prayed fajr, or because of my sadaqah, or because I was constant in my adhkār."*
Rather, say:
نجاني الله برحمته
*"Allāh saved me by His mercy."*
~ Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Mukhtār al-Shanqīṭī
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