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خفف الله عنك ما لا يعلم به أحد.

May Allah ease the burden you carry that no one knows about .

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خفف الله عنك ما لا يعلم به أحد.

May Allah ease the burden you carry that no one knows about .

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Counsel.

There is no one else I can seek counsel with at the moment. No one with the capacity to see me at my joyous, excited AND at my worst; broken and hopeless.

That quote on the photo is true : “the only safe spot on this ruined earth, is the prayer mat”

I ask to be amongst the lucky ones to meet You, my one true Counsel, in a state of love for You.

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How to deal with stress, anxiety, anguish and sin, and helping find the secret of success & happiness.

People often forget the importance of the simple yet powerful dua (supplication) – Istighfar i.e., saying “Astaghfirullah” (I seek forgiveness of Allah).

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recited this at least 100 times a day.

Let us see the benefits and virtues of reciting this simple beautiful supplication insha Allah.

Istighfar (Astaghfirullah) is the gateway of relief and happiness. Whenever you are in distress start reciting it and Insha Allah it will take you out of your anxiety and will put you in a peaceful situation and will give you happiness.

Istighfar removes anxiety and duas are answered.

Istighfar opens the door of sustenance.

Istighfar opens the door of mercy.

Istighfar opens the door of knowledge.

Istighfar is also gateway of productivity.

Istighfar relieves you.

When you feel that sadness within you, when you are disturbed and frustrated, when anxiety surrounds you, say “Astaghfirullah” “Astaghfirullah”…

Reciting Astaghfiruallah is an effective method of calming our self and wipes away the variety of worldly worries from our mind and body. It may also help us, if we are suffering from depression, it calm us and lessen our depression.

Astaghfirullah also helps us to refrain from all forms of sins. Regularly saying this reminds us that Allah is everywhere and in this way there is very small chances of doing wrongful actions.

Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said,

“If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not.” [Abu Dawud].

In another hadith, Abdullah bin Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

“The one who (regularly) says Istighfaar, that is, frequently repent to Allah Ta’aala for sins committed, Allah Azza Wa-Jal will open a path from poverty and difficulties.

All sorrow and hardship will be removed, and in its place prosperity and contentment granted. One will receive sustenance from unimagined and unexpected sources.

Do Tasbih of Astaghfaar at least 100 times daily as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

In one minute, you can say “Astaghfiru Allaah” more than 100 times!

The virtue of seeking forgiveness is well-known, it is a reason of obtaining forgiveness, entering Paradise, having good provisions, increasing one’s strength, repelling harm, having affairs facilitated, the descent of rain, and increasing in wealth and children.

The doors of repentance are always open therefore don’t delay your repentance in a hope of tomorrow, as tomorrow is uncertain , Repent now and make it a habit to ask Allah’s forgiveness by reciting “Astaghfirullah”.

Say I believe in Allah’s mercy, I have sinned, I have gone astray, I have been negligent, but still I believe in Allah’s soothing mercy and forgiveness, I’ll not despair!

IMPORTANCE OF ISTIGHFAR FROM THE QURAN:

One of the 99 Names of Allah is Al-Ghaffaar (الْغَفَّارُ) – The Great Forgiver The Forgiver, the One who forgives the sins of His slaves time and time again.

There are numerous verses in the Quran about the importance of asking for forgiveness of Allah SWT. Here are few of them:

And (commanding you): “Seek the forgiveness of your Lord, and turn to Him in repentance, that He may grant you good enjoyment, for a term appointed, and bestow His abounding Grace to every owner of grace (i.e. the one who helps and serves needy and deserving, physically and with his wealth, and even with good words). But if you turn away, then I fear for you the torment of a Great Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). [Hud 11:3]

Declare (O Muhammad SAW) unto My slaves, that truly, I am the Oft-Forgiving, the Most-Merciful. [Al-Hijr 15:49]

Then, verily! Your Lord for those who do evil (commit sins and are disobedient to Allâh) in ignorance and afterward repent and do righteous deeds, verily, your Lord thereafter, (to such) is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [An-Nahl 16:119]

Your Lord knows best what is in your inner-selves. If you are righteous, then, verily, He is Ever Most Forgiving to those who turn unto Him again and again in obedience, and in repentance. [Al-Isra 17:25]

And verily, I am indeed Forgiving to him who repents, believes (in My Oneness, and associates none in worship with Me) and does righteous good deeds, and then remains constant in doing them, (till his death). [Ta-Ha 20:82]

And say (O Muhammad SAW): “My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy!” [Al-Mumenoon 23:118]

Need more verses? Read the Quran! There are plenty of verses about the importance of seeking forgiveness.

So did you say “Astagfirullah” (I seek forgiveness of Allah) 100 times today?

#Reflect

-Qasim Rafique

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““ But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.” [2:216]”

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"كيف هي قلبك"

How is your heart?

"- ويسأل الله القوة كل ليلة"

- It asks Allah for strength every night.

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Tabula Risso

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Do not say ‘If only I had done such-and-such, the matter would be such-and-such’. Rather, say: “Allah has predestined, and whatever He wants, He does.’ Indeed, ‘if only’ opens a door for Shaytan to work

- Sunan Ibn Majah, hadith 79

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"كيف هي قلبك"

How is your heart?

"- ويسأل الله القوة كل ليلة"

- It asks Allah for strength every night.

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Wow. 20+ year old me writing with so much foresight.

Goodbye 2012

So I went through the stuff I did in 2012. I didnt really have an eventful year to be truthfully honest, especially judging by the stuff I uploaded on facebook or photos on facebook that I got tagged in.

Amongst the very little things I did this year were as follows:

Had my virgin experience at Universal Studios Singapore with a couple of friends in February as a way to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Went for my Advanced Open Water Diving certification in June at Pulau Dayang. And a first time run for an event with someone special.

But other than that, I guess I didn’t go to many places or experienced many first times this year.

Moving on, the start of the new year gives cause to reflect on what one experience in the past year.

One aspect is change.

The past year, relationship dynamics around me have changed, including those I was directly involved in, in so many ways I can’t keep track myself. Ultimately many of them are irreversible. And at this very moment, what happened just months ago, seems like years. Those whom I was once close to, now seem like strangers. From daily exchanges of text messages, to not hearing from the person at all, which sometimes stretches for months in between.

It does make me wonder, just exactly how did things come to this? For us to, in a way, lose constant contact with those who once, mattered so much at a certain point in time. Amazing? I personally think it is.

Perhaps we grew each other out, perhaps we were meant as lessons from God, that we become better people, and not deviate from the Right Path. But I have faith, and do believe, that things have turned out for the better. Things are now at ease, and we can all finally breathe without feeling like there’s a knife stuck in our chest.

But sometimes, I do wonder, whether I still matter to these people, or whether I no longer do, like unsettling dust in the wind. While it does evoke some sadness to know that I might matter no more, I suppose it is because the human mind/heart cannot maintain more than several special relationships at once. Therefore, being “replaced” would be totally understandable, I think.

Another aspect for reflection is time.

When I was a boy, in secondary 1, I used to look out the window on the bus that took me to NUH (when visiting my late granddad or grandma) and tell myself, am I going to NUS? Will it be hard? Who will be with me?

And then I’d stop thinking because I told myself the world might end before I even reached NUS, and I got scared thinking about the future.

Actually, this happened quite often when I was in secondary school, every time I passed NUS while on the expressway in the bus. I thought of National Service too, and told myself that I would probably suffer like a slave all alone, without any friends. The thought of suffering and uncertainty made me stop thinking of the future.

To this day, I still fear about thinking of the future. Sure, I may have passed National Service, and whether or not I will suffer studying in university. But now the uncertainty of starting a family, earning enough to support the family unit and of course other worries which includes whether I do own my own house or not, begin to haunt me the way National Service and education in NUS haunted me when I was a young boy.

What’s next?

I guess I’ll just answer this when I’m about to cross the bridge. The future is scary to me, uncertainty gives me the chills, so I think I shall just take it one at a time.

As for New Year’s Resolutions? I just pray that I do not deviate from the path of religion, and that at the very least, I can keep up my basic duties as a believing muslim, and if God permits, increase my understanding of the religion, and how one should live his life, in His name, in order that I achieve success in the present, the future, and in the hereafter. What success is, I leave it to Him to define for me.

Well I guess that’s it for now, another semester is starting, and I sit here in front of the computer, ill, but planning for modules. I let out a loud sigh as I type this, but a voice tells me to be thankful.

I can’t disagree.

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“Worldly passions are like dust on a mirror, a veil over the radiant star of truth”

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Showman

Today, I put on a little show just over 4 minutes.

The 150-strong audience laughed twice as intended. I guess that’s a small win.