subhanallah, it is raining right now. 🕊️

du’a when raining:

اللّهُمَّ صَيِّـباً نافِـعاً

Allahumma shoyibban nafi’a
O Allah, make it a beneficial rain!

Sahih Bukhari 1032.

may we strive towards righteousness & find sweetness in our acts of worship 🤍

Friday Sunnah Reminders 🤍📿

Jumu‘ah is the most blessed day of the week, honoured by Allah and described by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the best day.

Key Sunnahs of Friday:

1. Send abundant selawat upon Rasulullah ﷺ
Rasulullah ﷺ said:

“The person closest to me on the Day of Resurrection is the one who sent the most Selawat upon me.”
— Sunan Al-Tirmidhi 484

2. Read Surah Al-Kahfi (first 10, last 10, or ideally the whole surah)
The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, he will be illuminated with light between the two Fridays.”
— Narrated by al-Haakim; graded Sahih by al-Albaani

3. Perform ghusl (Jumu‘ah bath) and maintain cleanliness
Abu Sa‘id Al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every Muslim who has attained puberty, and also cleaning of the teeth with siwak and using perfume if available.”
— Sahih Bukhari

4. Wear fragrance and presentable clothing
Allah says:

“Put on your adornment on every occasion of prayer.”
— Surah Al-A‘raf 7:31

5. Make du‘a to Allah abundantly
6. Trim nails and observe fitrah practices
Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه reported:

“Five are from the fitrah: circumcision, removing hair below the navel, trimming the moustache, trimming the nails, and removing underarm hair.”

7. Increase du‘a between Asr and Maghrib
The Prophet ﷺ said:

“On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allah for something, but Allah will grant it to him.”
— Bukhari & Muslim

Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله said this special hour is:

“The last hour after Asr.”
— Abu Dawud & An-Nasa’i

Even if you can’t do everything, don’t leave everything. May Allah accept our deeds and ease our affairs. 🕊

MD

@selfreflectionforummah

Coming back to Allah is one of the most beautiful journeys a person can take, but it can also feel intimidating. Sometimes the hardest part isn't changing, it's worrying about how other people will see you. You might wonder if they'll judge your past, question your sincerity, or point out every mistake you make along the way.

But this journey isn't between you & people. It's between you & Allah. He is the One who knows your heart, your struggles, your intentions & every tear you've cried in private. His mercy is greater than any opinion & His door is always open to those who turn back to Him.

People may judge based on what they see, but Allah judges with perfect knowledge & infinite mercy. Don't let the fear of others keep you from taking a step toward the One who has never stopped calling you back. Every sincere effort, no matter how small, is seen by Him.

If you're returning to Allah, do it for Him alone. Let your heart find peace in His mercy rather than approval from people. May Allah keep us steadfast, forgive our shortcomings & make us among those who constantly return to Him 🤍

🌙 Self Reflection: Lessons from “Kembali Sehaluan” – Seminar Rumah Tangga

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to volunteer with JomSembangSG at the Seminar Rumah Tangga Usrah: Kembali Sehaluan, featuring Ustaz Nuzhan and Ustazah Liyana.

Although many of us are still young and may feel that topics surrounding marriage are still far ahead in our lives, I believe that it is never too early to learn and expand our knowledge on such matters. Understanding the realities, challenges and responsibilities of marriage from now can help us better prepare ourselves emotionally, mentally and spiritually for the future.

Listening to the experiences and insights shared by both speakers during the Q&A session was truly eye-opening. It reminded me that every relationship requires intentional effort, understanding, patience and mercy.

Here are some lessons that deeply resonated with me:

❤️ 1. Marriage and children should not compete with each other
(Shared by Ustaz Nuzhan)

Many parents become so focused on their children that they unintentionally neglect their spouse. Ustaz reminded us that it should never be “children or spouse”, but rather learning to balance both.

💔 2. Most marriages do not break overnight
(Shared by Ustazah Liyana)

Most divorces happen after years of unresolved issues, emotional disconnection and loss of respect.

🤝 3. Marriage is more than just love
(Shared by Ustaz Nuzhan)

Marriage also involves shared values, vision, faith, family responsibilities and the upbringing of future children.

🌱 4. Healing from betrayal takes time
(Shared by Ustazah Liyana)

Trust can be rebuilt, but healing requires patience, sincere effort and sometimes professional guidance.

✨ 5. Do not enter a new relationship simply to escape past pain
(Shared by Ustaz Nuzhan)

Before moving on, we need to heal properly and understand our intentions.

🕊️ 6. Islam prioritises peace and safety in marriage
(Shared by Ustazah Liyana)

Islam does not encourage anyone to remain in harmful or abusive situations.

🌸 7. Happiness is not solely defined by having children
(Shared by Ustaz Nuzhan)

A successful marriage should not only be measured by whether a couple has children, as Allah’s plans for every family are different.

💬 8. Relationships need more than communication; they need connection
(Shared by Ustazah Liyana)

True connection happens when we sincerely try to understand our spouse’s fears, emotions and struggles.

Alhamdulillah, this seminar reminded me that marriage is a lifelong journey of mercy, sacrifice, understanding and growth. Even though many of us may not be at that stage of life yet, these reminders are valuable lessons that can shape us into better individuals, future spouses and members of our community.

May Allah grant every family sakinah (tranquility), mawaddah (love) and rahmah (mercy).

“And among His signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy.”
(Surah Ar-Rum, 30:21) 🤍

may our days be filled with nothing but baraqah & joy!

don’t forget, there must be someone out there, praying for you! 🥰

Before the day gets busy, here’s a gentle reminder for your heart.

You don’t have to carry everything on your own. If your heart feels tired, tell Allah. If you’re worried about the future, tell Allah. If you’ve been silently crying over something no one knows about, tell Allah.

He is never tired of listening to you.
Sometimes we think we need to become a better Muslimah before we deserve to ask Allah for help. But that’s not true. We become better by continuing to turn back to Him, again and again.

Don’t let yesterday’s mistakes stop you from trying today. Everything that you did sincerely is seen by the One who knows your heart better than anyone else.

So whatever you’re facing today, don’t lose hope. Walk into this day knowing that Allah is with those who are patient, those who keep trying, and those who place their trust in Him.

May Allah ease every burden you’re carrying and make today a day that brings you closer to Him.

Have a beautiful morning, sisters. May Allah place barakah in your time, protect you wherever you go, and remind you that no matter what happens today, you are never alone as long as you have Him. 🤍

A gentle reminder 🤍

Kita mati bukan kerana sakit.
Bukan kerana kanser.
Bukan kerana kemalangan.

Kita pergi apabila ajal yang Allah telah tetapkan sudah tiba, dan segala rezeki yang Allah tetapkan untuk kita di dunia ini telah selesai. Sakit hanyalah asbab.

Jangan tunggu “esok” untuk bertaubat.
Jangan tunggu “nanti” untuk mendekatkan diri kepada Allah.
Kerana kita tidak tahu bila hela nafas terakhir kita akan tiba.

Semoga Allah memanjangkan umur kita dalam kebaikan, melimpahkan rezeki yang berkat, dan mengurniakan kita husnul khatimah.

“ Ya Allah, kurniakanlah kami pengakhiran yang terbaik “

Friday Sunnah Reminders 🤍📿

Jumu‘ah is the most blessed day of the week, honoured by Allah and described by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the best day.

Key Sunnahs of Friday:

1. Send abundant selawat upon Rasulullah ﷺ
Rasulullah ﷺ said:

“The person closest to me on the Day of Resurrection is the one who sent the most Selawat upon me.”
— Sunan Al-Tirmidhi 484

2. Read Surah Al-Kahfi (first 10, last 10, or ideally the whole surah)
The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, he will be illuminated with light between the two Fridays.”
— Narrated by al-Haakim; graded Sahih by al-Albaani

3. Perform ghusl (Jumu‘ah bath) and maintain cleanliness
Abu Sa‘id Al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every Muslim who has attained puberty, and also cleaning of the teeth with siwak and using perfume if available.”
— Sahih Bukhari

4. Wear fragrance and presentable clothing
Allah says:

“Put on your adornment on every occasion of prayer.”
— Surah Al-A‘raf 7:31

5. Make du‘a to Allah abundantly
6. Trim nails and observe fitrah practices
Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه reported:

“Five are from the fitrah: circumcision, removing hair below the navel, trimming the moustache, trimming the nails, and removing underarm hair.”

7. Increase du‘a between Asr and Maghrib
The Prophet ﷺ said:

“On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allah for something, but Allah will grant it to him.”
— Bukhari & Muslim

Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله said this special hour is:

“The last hour after Asr.”
— Abu Dawud & An-Nasa’i

Even if you can’t do everything, don’t leave everything. May Allah accept our deeds and ease our affairs. 🕊

MD

@selfreflectionforummah

take a step back, and breathe, instead of complaining about our own lives and how we are not doing things right,

try to be grateful for the blesssings that Allah had provided us with. for indeed, Allah loves those who are grateful, and will continue to give more when you are grateful.

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لَىِٕنْ شَكَرْتُمْ لَاَزِيْدَنَّكُمْ

If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more.

[Ibrahim v. 7]

@selfreflectionforummah

🌼

Sometimes we keep waiting until we're "better" before turning back to Allah…But that's not how it works

Come to Allah as you are.
Dengan segala flaws, penat, overthinking, and all the mistakes you've made.

Allah never asked us to be perfect. He only asked us to keep coming back to Him.

That's enough. 🤍

📉

over the years, through many phases of life, i came into realisation that, to be grateful in life, is very challenging, although we can verbally say it, but are we feeling it though?

i realised that in order for us to master the feeling of gratitude, we must first learn the art of lowering down your expectations.

when we lower down our expectations, you will rarely get disappointed or feel miserable, as you have nothing to be worried about.

the problem with some of us is that we have high expectations and standards, towards our friends, our family, our partner, and when things go south, we feel super miserable as it doesn’t go your way.

try, the art of letting go, توكل, leaving it to the hands of Allah, and appreciate every single moment you have, by lowering your expectations.

trust me you will feel super happy and grateful.

(like the spain v argentina match, i have high expectations for that match (bad habit), but if things actually went wrong, i would definitely be devastated)😆

subhanallah, it is raining right now. 🕊️

du’a when raining:

اللّهُمَّ صَيِّـباً نافِـعاً

Allahumma shoyibban nafi’a
O Allah, make it a beneficial rain!

Sahih Bukhari 1032.

Self reminder 💌 :

“ Mayat-mayat di dalam kubur sebenarnya amat cemburu dengan kita yang masih hidup. Sebab apa? Sebab kita masih berpeluang beramal soleh sedangkan mereka tak boleh. Orang yang tak nak beramal sebenarnya tak ada beza dengan mayat dalam kubur. Allahurobbi. ”

— Ustaz Azhar Idrus

I was staring into the dark when i suddenly remembered something my mum once told me.

"In the Akhirah, Allah will question every single thing we do."

That thought stayed with me.

Not just our prayers & fasting, but our work. How we earned our money & how we spent it. The way we treated our parents, our spouses, our children, our friends & even strangers. The words we spoke. The promises we made. The time we wasted. The blessings we were given but rarely thanked Allah for.

Sometimes we think, "It's only a small good just a small sin," or "No one saw it."

But Allah saw it.

Sometimes we think, "It's only a small good deed."

Allah saw that too.

Allah says:

"Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it & whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it." (Surah Az-Zalzalah 99:7–8)

The Prophet ﷺ also said that a person will not move from their place on the Day of Judgment until they are asked about their life, their youth, their wealth, how they earned it & how they spent it, & what they did with their knowledge. (Jami' at-Tirmidhi)

One day, our jobs, our salaries, our titles, our followers & everything we spent so much time chasing will be left behind. The only thing that will accompany us into our graves is our deeds.

May Allah make us mindful before we speak, before we act, before we earn, before we spend & before we meet Him. May He forgive our shortcomings, accept our repentance & make our questioning easy.

Friday Sunnah Reminders 🤍📿

Jumu‘ah is the most blessed day of the week, honoured by Allah and described by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the best day.

Key Sunnahs of Friday:
1. Send abundant selawat upon Rasulullah ﷺ
Rasulullah ﷺ said:

“The person closest to me on the Day of Resurrection is the one who sent the most Selawat upon me.”
— Sunan Al-Tirmidhi 484

2. Read Surah Al-Kahfi (first 10, last 10, or ideally the whole surah)
The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, he will be illuminated with light between the two Fridays.”
— Narrated by al-Haakim; graded Sahih by al-Albaani

3. Perform ghusl (Jumu‘ah bath) and maintain cleanliness
Abu Sa‘id Al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every Muslim who has attained puberty, and also cleaning of the teeth with siwak and using perfume if available.”
— Sahih Bukhari

4. Wear fragrance and presentable clothing
Allah says:

“Put on your adornment on every occasion of prayer.”
— Surah Al-A‘raf 7:31

5. Make du‘a to Allah abundantly
6. Trim nails and observe fitrah practices
Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه reported:

“Five are from the fitrah: circumcision, removing hair below the navel, trimming the moustache, trimming the nails, and removing underarm hair.”

7. Increase du‘a between Asr and Maghrib
The Prophet ﷺ said:

“On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allah for something, but Allah will grant it to him.”
— Bukhari & Muslim

Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله said this special hour is:

“The last hour after Asr.”
— Abu Dawud & An-Nasa’i

Even if you can’t do everything, don’t leave everything. May Allah accept our deeds and ease our affairs. 🕊

MD

@selfreflectionforummah