#Trust Allah the way He should be trusted

[aireenruhee]

اللہ کا امر کب غالب ہوگا؟

اللّہ اپنے منصوبوں میں کسی قسم کی مداخلت کو پسند نہیں کرتا۔ وہ اپنے اہداف تک بہت خاموش اور غیر محسوس طریقے سے پہنچتا ہے۔

یوسف علیہ السلام کو بادشاہی کا خواب دکھایا۔ والد کو بھی پتہ چل گیا۔

والد موجودہ نبی ہے تو بیٹا مستقبل کا نبی ہے ! مگر دونوں کو ہوا نہیں لگنے دی کہ یہ ہوگا کیسے؟

خواب خوشی کا تھا، لیکن اللہ کی حکمت دیکھیے کہ چکر غم کا چلا دیا۔

ہے نا عجیب بات!

یوسف چند کلومیٹر کے فاصلے پر کنوئیں میں پڑے ہیں، والد کو خوشبو نہیں آنے دی۔

اگر خوشبو آ گئی تو آخر کو باپ ہے، رہ نہیں سکے گا، جا کر بیٹے کو نکلوا لے گا۔ جبکہ بادشاہی کے لئے سفر اسی کنوئیں سے شروع ہونا ہے، اللہ کے منصوبے میں لکھا یہی گیا تھا۔

اگر یعقوب کو سمجھا دوں گا تو بھی اخلاقی طور پہ اچھا نہیں لگے گا کہ ایک باپ اپنے بیٹے کو بادشاہ بنانے کے لئے اسے کنوئیں میں ڈال کر درخت کے پیچھے سے جھانک جھانک کے دیکھ رہا ہے کہ قافلے والوں نے اٹھایا بھی ہے کہ نہیں!

لہذا سارا نظم اپنے ہاتھ میں رکھا ہوا ہے۔

اب اگر یوسف علیہ السلام کے بھائیوں کو پتہ ہوتا کہ اس کنوئیں میں گرنا اصل میں بادشاہ بننا ہے اور وہ یوسف کی حسد میں مخالفت کر کے اصل میں اسے بادشاہ بنانے میں اللہ کی طرف سے استعمال ہو رہے ہیں تو وہ یوسف کو کنوئیں میں گرانے کے بجائے ایک دوسرے کی منتیں کرتے کہ مجھے دھکا دے دو۔

یوسف علیہ السلام جب عزیز مصر کے گھر پہنچے تو نعمتوں بھرے ماحول سے اٹھا کر جیل میں ڈال دیا کہ

"ان مع العسرِ یسراً " کہ یقینا" ہر مشکل کے ساتھ آسانی ہے۔

اب جیل کے ساتھیوں کے خوابوں کی تعبیر بتائی تو بچ جانے والے سے کہا کہ اگر ممکن ہو تو میرے بارے میں ذکر کردینا بادشاہ کے دربار میں۔

مگر مناسب وقت تک یوسف کو جیل میں رکھنے کے اللہ کے منصوبے کے تحت شیطان نے اسے بھلا دیا۔

یوں شیطان بھی اللہ کے اس منصوبے کو نہ سمجھ سکا اور اللہ کے منصوبے میں بطورِ آلہ کار استعمال ہوگیا۔

غور کیجیے کہ اگر اس وقت یوسف علیہ السلام کا ذکر بادشاہ کے سامنے ہو جاتا تو یوسف علیہ السلام سوالی ہوتے اور رب تعالٰی کو یہ بالکل پسند نہیں تھا کہ یوسف سوالی بن کر اور درخواست کرتے ہوئے بادشاہ کے سامنے آئیں۔

اللہ کے منصوبے میں تو بادشاہ کو سوالی بن کر یوسف کے پاس آنا تھا نا!

و مکرو و مکر اللہ واللہ خیر الماکرین

اور وہ منصوبہ بناتے ہیں اور اللہ اپنا منصوبہ بناتا ہے۔ اور اللہ سب سے بہترین منصوبہ ساز ہے۔

کیسے؟ ذرا دیکھتے ہیں۔۔۔

اور پھر ہوا کیا؟

عزیز مصر کو خواب دکھا کر سوالی بنادیا، معلوم ہوا کہ ایک قیدی ہے جو خوابوں کی تعبیر کیا ہی درست بتاتا ہے۔

بادشاہ نے کہا کہ میں تو اس قیدی سے ملنا چاہتا ہوں اور اب یوسف علیہ السلام پوری عزت کے ساتھ بادشاہ کے دربار میں بلائے گئے۔

عزیز مصر کے خواب کی تعبیر بتائی تو بادشاہ ششدر رہ گیا، بات دل کو لگی اور اللہ نے باشاہ کے اوپر یوسف علیہ السلام کی عقل و دانش کا سکہ بٹھا دیا۔

بادشاہ نے رہائی کا حکم دیا تو فرمایا میں اس طرح سے اپنے اوپر ایک ناکردہ جرم کا داغ لیے باہر نہیں آؤں گا کیونکہ مجھ پر عورتوں والا ایک مقدمہ ہے۔ جب تک اس معاملے میں میری بے گناہی ثابت نہ ہو جائے، مجھے آزادی نہیں چاہیے۔

اب ان خواتین کو بلوایا گیا، سب آگئیں اور سب نے یوسف علیہ السلام کی پاکدامنی کی گواہی دے دی، یہاں تک کہ مدعیہ خاتون نے بھی جھوٹ کا اعتراف کر کے کہہ دیا کہ :

قَالَ مَا خَطْبُكُنَّ إِذْ رَٰوَدتُّنَّ يُوسُفَ عَن نَّفْسِهِۦ ۚ قُلْنَ حَـٰشَ لِلَّهِ مَا عَلِمْنَا عَلَيْهِ مِن سُوٓءٍۢ ۚ قَالَتِ ٱمْرَأَتُ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْـَٔـٰنَ حَصْحَصَ ٱلْحَقُّ أَنَا۠ رَٰوَدتُّهُۥ عَن نَّفْسِهِۦ وَإِنَّهُۥ لَمِنَ ٱلصَّـٰدِقِينَ۔ (سورہ یوسف - 51)

"بادشاہ نے عورتوں سے پوچھا کہ بھلا اس وقت کیا ہوا تھا جب تم نے یوسف کو اپنی طرف مائل کرنا چاہا۔ سب بول اٹھیں کہ پاکی اللہ ہی کے لیے ہے اور ہم نے اس میں کوئی برائی نہیں دیکھی۔ عزیز کی عورت نے کہا اب سچی بات تو ظاہر ہو ہی گئی ہے۔ (اصل یہ ہے کہ) میں نے اس کو اپنی طرف مائل کرنا چاہا تھا اور بےشک وہ سچے ہیں۔"

وہی قحط کا خواب جو بادشاہ کو یوسف کے پاس ��ایا تھا، وہی قحط ہانک کر یوسف علیہ السلام کے بھائیوں کو بھی بادشاہ کے دربار میں لے آیا۔

اب اللہ نے یہ دکھا دیا کہ یہ وہی بے بس معصوم بچہ ہے جسے تم نے حسد کی وجہ سے کنوئیں میں ڈال دیا تھا اور آج تمہارے حسد نے اسے بادشاہ بنادیا ہے۔

اب یوسف علیہ السلام نے فرمایا پہلے بھی تم میرا کرتہ لے کر والد صاحب کے پاس گئے تھے لیکن تم لوگوں نے جھوٹ گھڑا تھا، جس کی وجہ سے ان کی بینائی چلی گئی کیونکہ وہ اسی کرتے کو سونگھ سونگھ کر مجھے یاد کرکے رویا کرتے تھے۔

فرمایا کہ اچھا اب یہ کرتہ لے کر جاؤ، یہ ان کی وہ کھوئی ہوئی بینائی واپس لے آئے گا۔

اب یوسف نہیں یوسف علیہ السلام کا کرتا مصر سے چلا ھے تو

کنعان کے صحرا یوسف کی خوشبو سے مہک اٹھے ھیں۔

ادھر یعقوب علیہ السلام چیخ پڑے ھیں :

وَلَمَّا فَصَلَتِ الۡعِيۡرُ قَالَ اَبُوۡهُمۡ اِنِّىۡ لَاَجِدُ رِيۡحَ يُوۡسُفَ‌ لَوۡلَاۤ اَنۡ تُفَـنِّدُوۡنِ‏ ﴿۹۴﴾

اور جب قافلہ (مصر سے) روانہ ہوا تو ان کے والد کہنے لگے کہ اگر تم مجھ کو یہ نہ کہو کہ (بوڑھا) سٹھیا گیا ہے تو مجھے تو یوسف کی خوشبو آ رہی ہے۔

سبحان اللہ!

جب رب نہیں چاہتا تھا تو چند کلومیٹر دور کے کنوئیں سے خبر نہیں آنے دی۔

اور جب رب نے بیٹے کی خوشبو کو حکم کیا ہے تو مصر سے کنعان تک خوشبو سفر کر گئی ہے۔

وَاللّـٰهُ غَالِبٌ عَلٰٓى اَمْرِهٖ وَلٰكِنَّ اَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُوْنَ۔

اور اللہ کا امر غالب ہوکر ہی رہتا ہے لیکن اکثر لوگ یہ بات نہیں جانتے۔

تو یاد رکھیے!

دنیا میں جب آپ کوئی حالات دیکھتے ہیں، آپ کے ساتھ کسی نے چالاکیاں کی ہیں، کوئی آپ سے حسد کرتا ہے، کوئی آپ کو ناکام کرنے کی کوشش کرتا ہے، کوئی آپ کو حالات کے کنوئیں میں دھکا دے کر گراتا ہے۔۔۔

تو یہ ساری چالیں، حسد اور ظلم شاید اللہ کے آپ کے لیے خیر کے منصوبے کو ہی کامیاب بنانے کی کوئی اپنی چال ہوتی ہے جس سے آپ اور آپ کے حاسدین بے خبر ہوتے ہیں۔

انہیں وہ کرنے دیں جو وہ کرتے ہیں۔ آپ اللہ سبحانہ و تعالٰی سے خیر مانگیں اور اپنا کام کرتے جائیں۔

اسی طرح ہم قوم کے اور امت کے بہت سے حالات دیکھتے ہیں اور کڑھتے ہیں کہ یہ کیا ہورہا ہے، کوئی کچھ کر کیوں نہیں رہا، ہم ظلم کی اس چکی میں کیوں پس رہے ہیں، آخر یہ کب ختم ہوگا، وغیرہ وغیرہ۔۔۔۔

تو کڑھنے سے اور سوچتے رہنے سے کچھ نہیں ہوگا۔

آپ کے اور میرے کرنے کا کام کیا ہے؟

1۔ اللہ نے جو عقل عطا فرمائی ہے، اس کا درست استعمال کرنا سیکھیں۔ اپنے آپ کو عقلی، روحانی اور جذباتی اعتبار سے مضبوط کریں۔

2۔ اپنا وقت فضول ��باحث اور شر کا جواب شر سے دینے میں ضائع کرنے کے بجائے، اپنے آپ کو ��س امت کا ایک بہترین اثاثہ بنانے پر لگائیں۔

3۔ اپنے میدان میں دنیا کے ٹاپ 5 فیصد لوگوں میں شامل ہونے کی طرف پیش قدمی کریں۔

4۔ ڈھیلی ڈھالی عامیانہ زندگی گزارنا اور ہر وقت کا رونا دھونا بند کریں کہ ہائے ہائے! لٹ گئے، برباد ہوگئے، اب کیا ��وگا! یہ مسلمانوں کا طریقہ نہیں ہے۔

5۔ آپ ایک عام انسان نہیں ہیں۔ اپنے آپ کو "میں تو عام آدمی ہوں" کہنا بند کردیں۔ آپ اگر امتی ہیں حضور اکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلّم کے تو یقین کیجیے کہ آپ بہت خاص ہیں، آپ عام انسان نہیں ہیں۔

6۔ اپنے علم اور صلاحیتوں کو بڑھائیں۔ ایک تھکی ہوئی اور وقت اور توانائی کو ضائع کرنے والی زندگی نہ گزاریں۔ یوسف علیہ السلام کی طرح سوچنے سمجھنے والی اور بھرپور زندگی گزارنے کا عزم کیجیے۔

اور یاد رکھیے!

اس دنیا کے ہر معاملے پر اللہ تعالٰی کا اختیار ہی کامل ہے۔ لہٰذا کوئی کچھ بھی کرلے، بالآخر اللہ کا ہی امر غالب ہوکر رہے گا۔

تو پھر یوسف علیہ السلام کی طرح فوکس ہوجائیے اور آگے بڑھتے چلے جائیے۔

یمین الدین احمد

یکم مارچ 2024ء

کراچی، پاکستان۔

[muntasireen]

When you realise a dua you made is being answered and you feel the electricity of goosebumps from being in awe that Allah responded to your request and happiness that Allah is facilitating it and then a tinge of sadness for ever almost losing hope or showing impatience and thinking how Merciful and Kind is He to bestow upon me His blessings while I have had times I haven't thought of Him in the way He deserves. 💔

Nasiha to myself first and then to you all: humble yourselves to the Almighty, trust in His plans and believe with complete certainty that the way everything is going right now is exactly how it should be because The All Wise is in control of it all and He will lead you to the fate that is khayr for you, so stay truthful and be mindful of Him.

[deentalks]

🌷Reminder to myself.

We all go through tough moments in our lives . Moments that break us apart , moments that feel the hardest . Moments that feel like they will never go away . And we often end up questioning ourselves , is it the punishment for our sins or is it the test of our faith ? So first of all , to know if it is a test or a punishment , then observe , if whatever you are going through is either taking you away from Allah SWT or towards Allah SWT . If you feel like you are going towards Allah SWT , then know it is a test from Allah SWT and vice versa . These tests from Allah SWT are the biggest signs of his love for you . When Allah loves his servant , He tests them so that his servant should go through sabr . But the question is why He wants us to go through sabr ? Out of many benefits , one of the major benefits is that when you are patient , Allah is closer to you than you think and you know what patience brings with itself , it brings uncountable amounts of blessings and gifts from Allah SWT , not only in this world but even in the hereafter . So yes , we can say , if Allah wants to give you more than what you ask for , then he makes you go through sabr so that in result he can give you an immeasurable amount of happiness that you will even forget what you have gone through . So don't lose hope if your situation is tough , or if it is getting tougher . The tougher it gets , the bigger the gift . Allah knows you are trying your hardest to stay patient . Allah knows it's getting hard for you . Allah knows your late - night tears , your broken heart . He has seen you every time you have cried and asked for help . And trust me , Allah's help is near !

Allah will help you in ways you have never imagined . Allah will heal your heart in miraculous ways . Just keep holding on to that tiny bit of hope . Just don't lose hope . Allah is with you , and trust me , He loves you more than anyone can ever love you . And very soon Allah will give you so much that you will be satisfied !

[profoundscribblesig]

Things that you dreamt of when you were 19, might be meant for you when you’re 29. When you wish for something, or ask Allah for something, remember to have a good impression of Him. He always wants to give you. He wants to provide. That’s who Allah (swt) is. He is a provider, and He provides. But what you dream of, at the age of 19, might not necessarily be something that you’re mature enough to have, or weather, at the age of 19. For you to confidently be living your dreams in reality, you need to possess certain attributes. Certain character. Certain security. Certain maturity. Certain wisdom. Until you mold into a person who can handle what you’ve asked for, He is going to be delaying your dua. And we must leave that trust and wisdom to Allah— to choose a time that is perfect for you. And to toughen you up, to handle and weather those blessings coming your way.

So the next time when Allah delays your duas or places an excessive amount of a time period like 10 or 15 years between your dua’s and the answer of those dua’s, don’t doubt or question Allah’s delays, but rather, remember, that’s Allah’s way of preparing you for what you asked for.

His placements and possessions will be beyond perfect. Maybe the Dua’s that you made may not be answered with the people/ placement you asked for. But Allah knows who and what to remove, in order to bring success to your affairs. So trust his process and let him remove whatever / whoever should be cleansed off your system at the moment. Trust that Allah will replace. And when He replaces, He will choose the best of best to be in that position, that will make your affair a continued success.

May Allah bless us all with answered duas and success in what we have asked and what He has provided. Ameen.

— profoundscribbles via instagram

[julaibib]

Salam brother. Can you tell me how to raise my self esteem without falling into egoism? Most of the advice about self confidence talk about boosting one's ego but I'm afraid I will fall into egocentrism. How to find balance? What's the islamic way to build self confidence?

Developing Muslim psychology instead of western psychology is very important to have self-esteem. Muslim psychology constitutes postulates of being optimistic, being grateful, don’t being materialistic, showing patience and gratitude (Sabar Wa Shukar), and above all, omitting the habit of comparing yourself with others. The comparison may lead to Jealousy which is forbidden by Allah. Be grateful at times of happiness and be patient at times of hardships. If you don’t have an optimistic approach towards life, you will become easy prey to shaitan. Build these habits with time and you will see your self-esteem and self-confidence growing.

Developing positive habits and involving yourself in performing virtues will increase your self-esteem. Remember that sins decrease self-esteem. The more you do sins, you will ultimate feel low, you won't see yourself speaking or expressing yourself properly, your mindfulness will get affected. Hence, develop a habit of helping others, develop a habit of complimenting others, develop a habit of speaking the truth. Spread positivity and positivity will reflect back to you.

Having good company is one of the most important aspects of having self-esteem. If your company is bad, you are spending your day with people who don’t talk about the good in life, who are always being funny and never discuss Allah, who tease you and others just out of the fun. All of this will affect your self-confidence in the long run. It is wisely said, If a person sits with another person who is wearing perfume, then ultimately the smell of perfume will start coming out of him too. If a person sits in a coal mine, he will blacken himself and his clothes as well.

Some of the things which we think will increase the Muslim’s self-confidence are:

Putting his trust in his Lord, depending upon Him and seeking support and help from Him. The Muslim cannot do without his Lord, may He be Exalted. As we mentioned above, self-confidence is an acquired characteristic, and the Muslim needs help and support from his Lord. The more he puts his trust in his Lord, the greater his self-confidence will grow and reach the highest level.

When Musa (peace be upon him) and his people fled from Pharaoh and his troops, and the two sides saw one another, we see the trust that Musa had in his Lord. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And when the two hosts saw each other, the companions of Musa said: ‘We are sure to be overtaken.’ [Musa] said: ‘Nay, verily, with me is my Lord. He will guide me.’” [Ash-Shu`ara’ 26:61-62] 

Finding out what his strong points are and increasing them; what he does well and developing it; and what his weak points are and trying to deal with them. 

In order to develop self-confidence it is essential to look with gratitude at what Allah has given you of skills and characteristics, so that this will motivate you to strengthen your self-confidence. With regard to your weak points, you have to try to deal with them and develop them so that they reach the same level as your other, good skills and characteristics. 

It is very important for the Muslim who is seeking ways of increasing his self-confidence not to repeat negative words, such as saying that he has no self-confidence or that he will never succeed at work. 

The Muslim has to set specific goals for his life and check on the outcome time after time, because the person who is self-confident will make sure that his goal is achieved on the basis of good planning and with the help of his Lord.

The Muslim should seek righteous companions, because that will give him a motive to succeed and encourage him to make greater efforts. The righteous companions will not overlook their friend’s weak points; rather they will guide him to follow the better path. Thus good companions are one of the factors of success for the confident Muslim.

He should not be distracted by previous difficult experiences and past failures, because that will spoil his efforts and make him look down on the success he has achieved. This is not something that the Muslim wants for himself.

[questionsonislam]

How can man develop himself?

All living beings come into the world equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for them.  

Man comes with no knowledge but with an ability to learn all kinds of knowledge and skills. Due to the secret of testing, man tends to do both good and bad deeds through his own will.

He can go down to the lowest of the low by doing bad deeds and can ascend to the highest of the high by doing good deeds. What is essential for man in the world life is to develop mentally, spiritually and psychologically and to try to be a perfect human being. This can be done only by the mind and revelation. Allah gave man a mind and heart to do it and sent a prophet and religion to develop them.

The mind cannot give anything to man and humanity on its own without revelation. The mind is like an eye. The eye cannot function in darkness; similarly, the mind does not see the truth without the light of revelation. Therefore, if man wants to develop mentally and spiritually, he should try to understand the Quran.

Besides, the Quran always invites man to think. It addresses his mind and heart. It leads man to think about himself, the universe, the previous nations and events.

In this context, man should do the following in order to develop himself mentally and psychologically:

1. He should try to read and understand the Quran. As he reads the Quran, his horizon and foresight will expand. Allah states the following regarding the issue in the Quran: “These are clear evidences to men and a Guidance and Mercy to those of assured Faith.” (al-Jasiya 45/20)

2. He should read the universe called the great man, examine the movements and events in the universe, open doors from them leading man to oneness, take lessons from what happens in the world, knowing that they do not happen by chance and that they include many wisdoms, notice that qualified belief lies in details and see new horizons every day.

3. Man, who is a small universe,should read himself: He should think and find answers to questions like the following: “Who am I? Why I was created? What will happen to me? What does my creator want from me? How should I use the spiritual devices given to me like the mind, heart, five senses and many others? What is the price of them? Only then will life be meaningful. This will enable man to develop and become mature. The Quran states the following regarding the issue: “In your own selves are signs: Will ye not then see?”(adh-Dhariyat, 21)

4. He should benefit from the scholars and sessions of knowledge that represent Ahl as-Sunnah belief. In this regard, Imam Rabbani attracts attention to the fact that all of the following three qualities should exist in the people to be benefited from and to trust in:

1. Such a person should be intelligent and clever. 2. He should have knowledge. 3. He should base all of his words and deeds on the consent of Allah. Only from such a person can people benefit. 

Some of the advice and suggestions of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) related to increasing and developing personal motivation are as follows:

1. Not to go to extremes related to anything: 

“The best deed is the moderate one.”(Bayhaqi, 3/273)

It is a general criterion in everything, in love, hatred, speaking, eating, drinking, worshipping…

2. To be optimistic

It is a principle of a believer to seek a good reason and something good in everything. It is a scientific fact that optimism gains man many benefits in terms of health and psychology. The Messenger of Allah said, “Strange are the ways of a believer for there is good in every affair of his and this is not the case with anyone else except in the case of a believer for if he has an occasion to feel delight, he thanks(Allah); thus, there is a good for him in it, and if he gets into trouble and shows patience, there is a good for him in it” (Muslim, Zuhd, 64)

3. To do things nicely, soundly and truly

One of the reasons for being happy in life is doing anything a person does nicely, soundly and truly.

The Quran states the following regarding the issue: " Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has Faith, verily, to him will We give a new Life, a life that is good and pure and We will bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions." (an-Nahl, 16/97)

Allah says righteous deeds, that is, good deeds. It includes both deeds of worship and any other deeds.  

4. To serve people

One of the reasons that attach people to life and make them enjoy life is to be useful to other people and to serve them. This fact is definitely known by experience. The Prophet (pbuh) states the following: ”The best people among you are the ones that benefit peoplethe most.” (Bukhari Maghazi 35)

5. To smile and to utter nice words

Smiling and nice words are among the most important deeds that motivate both the addressee and the person himself. The Messenger of Allah, who was a model for his ummah with his smiling face and nice words, said, “Smiling at your religious fellow is regarded as sadaqah.” (Tirmidhi, Birr, 36), “Uttering nice words is regarded as sadaqah.” (Bukhari, Jihad 72)

[invitetoislam92]

Learning Surah Yusuf can literally change your life!

Surah Yusuf is one of the most heartwarming and wisdom-packed stories in the Qur'an.

Here are 23 BEAUTIFUL and LIFE CHANGING lessons that you can learn from it.--->

1) Patience is Gold:

Yusuf (Peace be upon him) faced so many trials, but he stayed patient. Sometimes, life throws curveballs, but patience always shines through. 🌟

2) Jealousy Ruins the Heart:

The jealousy of Yusuf’s brothers led them to do some pretty awful things. Let’s remember to cleanse our hearts and be happy for others.

3) Trust Allah’s Plan:

Even when things seem tough, trust that Allah has a greater plan for you, just like He did for Yusuf (Peace be upon him).

4) Forgiveness is Strength:

Yusuf (Peace be upon him) forgave his brothers despite everything they did. Holding onto grudges? Let them go. Forgiveness is the real strength.

5) Stand Firm in Your Faith:

Even when tempted, Yusuf (Peace be upon him)stood firm. Remember, your faith is your anchor in every storm.

6) Honor and Dignity Above All:

Yusuf (Peace be upon him) was thrown into prison because he chose dignity over sin. Let’s keep our heads high and honor intact, no matter what.

7) Allah is Always Watching:

Whether in the well, the palace, or the prison, Allah was always with Yusuf (Peace be upon him). And He’s always with you too. 💖

8) Hope in Allah:

Yusuf never lost hope, even when things seemed impossible. Keep your hope alive—better days are coming!

9) Respect and Love Your Parents:

Yusuf’s reunion with his father, Yaqub (Peace be upon him), is a reminder of the deep bond between parents and children. Show them love and respect every single day. 🌸

10) Be Grateful in Every Situation:

Yusuf ( Peace be upon him)was grateful even in prison. Gratitude turns what we have into enough.

11) Knowledge is a Blessing:

Yusuf ( Peace be upon him)was gifted with the ability to interpret dreams. Let’s seek knowledge in all its forms—it’s truly a blessing.

12) Humility in Success:

Even when Yusuf ( Peace be upon him) became powerful, he remained humble. Success should never change our character.

13) Truth Will Always Prevail:

The lies against Yusuf eventually came to light. Remember, the truth always finds its way.

14) Kindness to All, Even Enemies:

Yusuf (Peace be upon him) was kind to his brothers, despite their betrayal. Let’s show kindness, even to those who’ve wronged us.

15) Endurance Leads to Victory:

Yusuf ( Peace be upon him) endured years of hardship, but in the end, he was victorious. Keep pushing through—your victory is on its way.

16) Modesty is a Treasure:

Yusuf’s modesty protected him from sin. In a world full of temptations, modesty is your treasure.

17) Sincerity in Worship: Yusuf ( Peace be upon him) remained sincere in his worship, no matter where he was. Let’s keep our intentions pure and our worship sincere.

18) Divine Wisdom in Delay:

Yusuf’s release from prison was delayed, but it was for a greater good. Sometimes, delays in life are just divine wisdom at play.

19) Every Hardship Has an End:

Yusuf’s hardships eventually ended, leading to peace and prosperity. Hang in there—every storm runs out of rain. 🌦️

20) Turn to Allah in Times of Distress:

Yaqub (AS) turned to Allah when he was heartbroken. When you’re in distress, pour your heart out to Allah. He’s always listening.

21) Good Manners Win Hearts:

Yusuf’s good manners won the hearts of everyone, even in prison. Manners truly make the person.

22) Faith in the Unseen:

Yusuf believed in his dreams even when he couldn’t see the outcome. Faith in the unseen is the core of our belief.

23) Everything is in Allah’s Control:

From the well to the throne, everything Yusuf went through was part of Allah’s perfect plan. Trust that He’s in control of your life too.

Try to read and learn Surah Yusuf.

Surah Yusuf is one of the most heartwarming and wisdom-packed stories in the Qur'an.

Let’s strive to implement these lessons in our daily lives.

And Allah knows best.

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If you make a dua to Allah, don’t lose hope or think he won’t answer it, just because two months have passed, or three, or even more.

The biggest blessings are given when they’re delayed, when Allah has tested your sabr. You’ll also come to realise that Allah gave you more than you asked for, and in a way better than you would have imagined.

As long as a Muslim lives, it’s vital for him to have optimism and hope. As long as he is able to make dua, he should ask Allah for whatever he wishes with full trust that Allah will answer him. A person should realise that Allah gave him the ability to make that specific dua in the first place.

[wrappedinamysteryy]

I cannot deal with rude, harsh or blunt people. I am a staunch believer of "it's not what you say it's how you say it, where and when you say it".

When I was learning Islam this became my favourite hadith and still is to this day.

📚❝Verily, Allah is gentle, and He loves gentleness.❞

[Sahih Muslim]

People who cannot read the room, people who use power play to intimidate someone, people who cannot give excuses for how someone's reacting, people who "say it like it is" are not my kind of people.

That's just low emotional intelligence. After you hit a certain age unless it's occasional outburst, the way you talk and the words you use to express yourself should be soft and kind.

If you don't trust me, trust Quran and Sunnah. People may keep quiet in this world but they will rob you of your every single good deed on the day of judgement about how you made them feel and the hurt you caused them.

▪️ Oppression through words.

▪️ Oppression through actions.

▪️ Oppression through powerplay and groupism.

▪️ Oppression through arrogance over the knowledge you have.

▪️ Oppression through the positions you hold in an organization or at home.

Unless you take account of yourself daily, it's so easy to become an oppressor and to become someone who is controlled by their ego and arrogance.

When life or those around you aren't humbling you, learn to humble yourself, because if you don't, it might cost you, your Jannah.

📚❝Verily, the servant may speak a single word for which he plummets into the Hellfire farther than the distance between East and West.❞

[Sahih Muslim]

Learning to read social cues and responding with empathy is a sign of maturity and wisdom. Never become complacent and never stop striving for greater gentleness, compassion, and self-awareness in your interactions with others.

These are noble virtues that I believe we would all do well to embody, both for the sake of our relationships and our spiritual well-being.

🤲 Ya Allah make me kind, gentle, self aware and humble - ameen.

From Shamsiya Noorul Quloob

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Dr snow. I need your advice as the most important internet person to me (also I feel like you’re good with relationships because you write good fanfics). What would you do if your partner thought o you as an awful partner and kept criticizing you for stuff you couldn’t do (it’s a haram relationship I couldn’t hang out with him all the time or go over to his house) pls and thank you , but also this person loves you and really takes care of you. (Thank u if you read this dr snow)

Look, nothing good ever comes out of a haram relationship. Nothing. If he was serious, he'd send his parents to yours and yall can get to know each other then and get married.

Even if you were not a Muslim, I think its pretty clear that u shouldn't be with someone who doesn't respect your boundaries. And these boundaries, these limitations that were set by Allah, they're there for a reason.

I think you should immediately end this relationship, because trust me- girls do a lot of stupid shit when they're in "love" which is actually just infatuation. You may be surrounded by people who are in such relationships and the fear of being single forever is what's holding you back, but what if this guy is not meant for you? What if Allah has actually written a better s/o for you and how betrayed will that s/o feel when he realises you were committed to someone else????

The very thought that made you doubt this relationship is a sign from Allah. He wants you to leave haram. Your ask could've never reached me, I could've chosen to not reply, but this message was meant for you to be seen, read and APPLIED.

Don't you think that the very thought of questioning this relationship is Allah's way of telling you to leave because He knows that of u continue on this path, it will lead to something more disastrous and terrible??? Maybe that guy is just a disgusting douche who might use your secrets against you one day?

Even when you think you're alone with this guy, you never really are. You may think or he may tell u that "Oh we can do this and this, no one will know. Don't worry" but Allah's watching. And so is everything in your surrounding. The things you consider non living, the walls made of stones, the trees, everything is made by Allah and on the Day of Judgement, these very things will be there to testify against you.

So... end this haram relationship. What is meant for you, will come to you.

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#Advice | It’s important to understand the different roles both genders have in their homes. Only when this is understood properly and implemented, there will be harmony inside the home.

A muslimah must understand that Allāh didn’t create them to be the providers and have the dominant role like the man. Therefore, there is no need to chase after this dunyā and find jobs just to make living more comfortable as it results in being away from the home and not raising the children properly. This doesn’t apply to those who have no choice but to work, but rather this is directed to those who do have a husband to support them without any issues.

A muslimah’s primary concern should be looking after the household and the amānah that is entrusted onto her with raising her children correctly, upon a pure ‘Aqīdah; aiming to raise those who will aid this Dīn in the future by Allāh’s permission.

When this part is lacking from the sisters, the children will grow up in a corrupted environment and end up chasing this dunyā, following the parents and the cycle continues.

Due to how society has corrupted the minds of many sisters these days, they are chasing luxurious lifestyles and paving the paths for themselves and their children towards the punishment of Allāh.

Never demand and overburden your husband in asking for materialistic things and never overlook the hard work he does for you and your family, but appreciate even the little things.

A muslimah must also have strong hay��’ and not be careless over this as this is a means of bringing honour to herself and her husband.

Therefore, the best type of muslimah is the one who fears Allāh and in turn is obedient to her husband, has hayā’, is supportive and is patient in living simply; not desiring this world. The worst quality for a female to have is to be ungrateful towards her husband and to exert dominance and bad manners as it will cause a great loss of respect and will be a means of destruction.

In terms of the man, he must provide for his family in the best way he can and not be negligent of this duty.

There are many who take this lightly. Know that Allāh stated in the Qur’ān,

الرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَى النِّسَاءِ بِمَا فَضَّلَ اللَّهُ بَعْضَهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ وَبِمَا أَنفَقُوا مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ ۚ

“Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means.” [Sūrat an-Nisā’, Āyāh 34]

One doesn’t need to go overboard in this aspect which is also another downfall, however, it’s important to make sure the basic needs of the family are met, otherwise the obligation wouldn’t be fulfilled properly.

In order to live in a way pleasing to Allāh, a man must also make sure he doesn’t overstep his boundaries in becoming controlling and abusive, in the guise of fulfilling his role. A man must never think he can “control” the females entrusted to him and be oppressive to them.

When harsh treatment happens towards the female, there will be a loss of respect, trust and security and nothing good will come from it.

A man must have strong ghīrah and this is a very good quality, otherwise he will be a dayyūth and lack of ghīrah can lead to many bad outcomes and ruin marriages. However, having strong ghīrah doesn’t mean being abusive.

One of the worst qualities a man can have is treating everyone outside his family with kindness and respect, but treating his family harshly and in the worst of ways.

In general, from both sides, there must be patience, respect, tolerance, appreciation, forgiveness, understanding and lots of communication in a marriage and the home, as this will effect the children as well. The home must be based around the fear of Allāh which will be the driving force behind all the other actions.

There are too many young people who go into marriage with a very unrealistic mindset of how it should be and once reality sets, they have no idea about their rights and roles or how to work through problems and it can lead to disastrous consequences.

والله أعلم.

[writerfarzanatutul]

Islam and Materialism

Islam teaches us that while the dunya (this world) is not inherently evil, it can easily distract us from our true purpose—to worship Allah and seek success in the akhirah (hereafter). Striving for balance is key, and Islam provides a comprehensive framework for doing so.

Here are practical steps you can take to minimize materialism in your life, while maintaining a balance:

1. Reflect on the Temporary Nature of Dunya

The first step in reducing materialism is to constantly remind yourself of the temporary nature of this world. Everything you own, every bit of wealth, fame, or success you achieve will remain in this dunya. Allah reminds us in the Qur’an:

"Know that the life of this world is but amusement and diversion and adornment and boasting to one another and competition in increase of wealth and children... But what is with Allah is better and more lasting." (Surah Al-Hadid, 57:20)

Internalizing this verse helps to shift your perspective. Material wealth and success are not your purpose; they are merely tests from Allah. We often chase name, fame, and wealth as if they will give us lasting happiness, but that’s an illusion. What is truly lasting is the reward and closeness to Allah in the Hereafter.

2. Develop a Strong Sense of Gratitude

One of the most effective ways to combat materialism is through shukr (gratitude). Often, the desire for more wealth or recognition comes from a place of discontent. When you focus on what you already have and recognize that everything you possess is a gift from Allah, the urge for more diminishes.

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

"Look at those who are less fortunate than you, not those who are better off. For this will make you more grateful for what you have." (Sahih Muslim)

Gratitude helps you to appreciate the blessings you have, instead of fixating on what you don’t. The more grateful you are, the more content you will feel with your current circumstances, and the less likely you’ll be consumed by material desires.

3. Prioritize Your Relationship with Allah

Your relationship with Allah should be your top priority. When your primary focus is to please Allah, other pursuits—like name, fame, and wealth—become secondary.

Regular dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is one of the most effective ways to keep your heart connected to Him and to lessen your attachment to worldly matters. The Prophet (ﷺ) said:

"The world is cursed, and everything in it is cursed except for the remembrance of Allah, what He loves, and someone with knowledge or someone learning knowledge." (Jami` at-Tirmidhi)

When you make your relationship with Allah your main goal, your pursuit of worldly success becomes framed by His pleasure. You seek the best in this world, but always with the intention that it brings you closer to Allah and doesn’t lead you away from Him.

4. Practice Zuhd (Detachment)

In Islam, zuhd is the practice of detaching your heart from material possessions while still using them wisely. It doesn’t mean abandoning wealth or success, but rather being in control of it instead of allowing it to control you.

Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal defined zuhd as:

“Zuhd is not that you own nothing, but that nothing owns you.”

You can still own wealth, be successful, or have recognition—but your heart should remain detached from these things. If you lose them, it shouldn't affect your inner peace, because you know that all things come from Allah and return to Him.

To practice zuhd, consider:

Simplicity in your lifestyle.

Giving more to charity as a reminder that wealth is a trust from Allah, not something to hoard.

Frequently renewing your intention that all your efforts in life are for the sake of Allah.

5. Remember the Ultimate Purpose of Wealth

Wealth in Islam is not haram (forbidden) by itself; in fact, it can be a blessing if used correctly. But you must remind yourself that wealth is a means, not an end. It should be used to serve the Deen, support your family, and give to the needy. It’s also a test to see if we can still remain humble, grateful, and aware of the needs of others.

"And spend [in the way of Allah] from what We have provided you before death approaches one of you and he says, 'My Lord, if only You would delay me for a brief term so I would give charity and be among the righteous.'" (Surah Al-Munafiqun, 63:10)

This verse reminds us that wealth should be spent wisely and with the right intentions. If your wealth and success are being used to bring you closer to Allah, it becomes a tool for spiritual growth, not a source of attachment.

6. Avoid Comparisons

One of the reasons we fall into materialism is because of constant comparisons to others. In today’s world, especially with social media, we are bombarded with images of wealth, luxury, and success. This leads us to constantly desire what others have, creating dissatisfaction in our hearts.

Allah tells us:

"And do not strain your eyes in longing for the things We have given for enjoyment to various groups of them (polytheists and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger Muhammad), the splendor of the life of this world, that We may test them thereby. But the provision of your Lord is better and more lasting." (Surah Ta-Ha, 20:131)

Instead of comparing yourself to those who have more wealth or recognition, compare yourself to those who are closer to Allah and those who have less in terms of dunya. This will keep your heart focused on your true purpose.

7. Surround Yourself with Like-Minded People

Your environment plays a huge role in shaping your mindset. If you are surrounded by people who are materialistic or constantly chasing name and fame, it can influence your own desires. However, if you surround yourself with people who are focused on their deen and living a balanced life, you will be more motivated to follow suit.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said:

"A man follows the religion of his close friend, so each of you should be careful about whom he takes as a close friend." (Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi)

Choose companions who remind you of Allah, who strive for a balance between dunya and deen, and who value the akhirah more than worldly gains.

8. Engage in Regular Charity

One of the best ways to fight materialism is to engage in regular charity. When you give from what you have, it helps to purify your heart from greed and attachment to wealth. Giving to those in need reminds you that wealth is a test and that it should be shared to gain Allah’s pleasure.

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

"Charity does not decrease wealth." (Sahih Muslim)

When you give sincerely for the sake of Allah, He blesses your wealth and removes the love of materialism from your heart.

In Summary:

Reflect on the temporary nature of dunya—this world and everything in it will fade, while your relationship with Allah will endure.

Be grateful—practicing gratitude shifts your focus from what you don’t have to what you’ve already been blessed with.

Prioritize your relationship with Allah—when Allah is your focus, name, fame, and wealth take a back seat.

Practice zuhd—detach your heart from worldly possessions while still using them wisely.

Remember the purpose of wealth—it is a means to please Allah, not an end goal.

Avoid comparisons—don’t compare your wealth or status to others; focus on your journey to Allah.

Surround yourself with pious company—be around people who remind you of Allah and avoid those who fuel materialism.

Give to charity��engage in regular charity to purify your heart and remove attachment to wealth.

May Allah grant you balance in your life and keep your heart attached to Him, and may you find peace and contentment in seeking His pleasure.

[b-lessings]

Salaam, how does one stay positive and hopeful even looking around at the stage of the world

Wa alaykum assalam dear,

Faith Faith Faith!

The only thing that can save you is to hold on to Allah's rope.

I know everything around us looks horrifying, it looks like we're at the final stage, and the only thing left is for the antichrist to appear - We seek refuge in Allah from that - but listen, there is a Hadith by which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encourages the believers to never stop doing good deeds and working even in the final seconds of life "If the Final Hour comes while you have a shoot of a plant in your hands and it is possible to plant it before the Hour comes, you should plant it."

I honestly don't know what to tell you besides holding on to your faith and to your Quran + strengthening your relationship with Allah swt.

The Quran is filled with verses of reassurance that might help you calm your anxieties and feel better about what's going on around us, I can't mention all of them but here are the ones that are coming to mind rn as I am thinking of your ask:

From Surat Al Baqarah (2)

وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْخَوْفِ وَٱلْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْوَٰلِ وَٱلْأَنفُسِ وَٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ ١٥٥

We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure

ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَـٰبَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌۭ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ ١٥٦

who say, when struck by a disaster, “Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will ˹all˺ return.”

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From Surat Al Ankaboot (29):

أَحَسِبَ ٱلنَّاسُ أَن يُتْرَكُوٓا۟ أَن يَقُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا وَهُمْ لَا يُفْتَنُونَ ٢

Do people think once they say, “We believe,” that they will be left without being put to the test?

وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ ۖ فَلَيَعْلَمَنَّ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ صَدَقُوا۟ وَلَيَعْلَمَنَّ ٱلْكَـٰذِبِينَ ٣

We certainly tested those before them. And ˹in this way˺ Allah will clearly distinguish between those who are truthful and those who are liars.

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From Surat aTawba (9):

إِلَّا تَنصُرُوهُ فَقَدْ نَصَرَهُ ٱللَّهُ إِذْ أَخْرَجَهُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ ثَانِىَ ٱثْنَيْنِ إِذْ هُمَا فِى ٱلْغَارِ إِذْ يَقُولُ لِصَـٰحِبِهِۦ لَا تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَنَا ۖ فَأَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ سَكِينَتَهُۥ عَلَيْهِ وَأَيَّدَهُۥ بِجُنُودٍۢ لَّمْ تَرَوْهَا وَجَعَلَ كَلِمَةَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ ٱلسُّفْلَىٰ ۗ وَكَلِمَةُ ٱللَّهِ هِىَ ٱلْعُلْيَا ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ ٤٠

˹It does not matter˺ if you ˹believers˺ do not support him, for Allah did in fact support him when the disbelievers drove him out ˹of Mecca˺ and he was only one of two. While they both were in the cave, he reassured his companion,1 “Do not worry; Allah is certainly with us.” So Allah sent down His serenity upon the Prophet, supported him with forces you ˹believers˺ did not see, and made the word of the disbelievers lowest, while the Word of Allah is supreme. And Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.

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And my favorites from Surat Ta Ha (20):

قَالَ لَا تَخَافَآ ۖ إِنَّنِى مَعَكُمَآ أَسْمَعُ وَأَرَى�� ٤٦

Allah reassured ˹them˺, “Have no fear! I am with you, hearing and seeing.

Tbh the whole surah, because there is a common theme in Surat Ta Ha which is " Do not fear ", and in general, it is very calming, Alhamdullillah.

Anyways, pray your five, try to make lots of shirk and tasbih, try to do good by yourself and by people, and rely on Allah in everything you do, because, as Allah swt says in Surat Talaq (65):

وَمَن يَتَّقِ ٱللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُۥ مَخْرَجًۭا ٢

And whoever is mindful of Allah, He will make a way out for them,

وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ ۚ وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُۥٓ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بَـٰلِغُ أَمْرِهِۦ ۚ قَدْ جَعَلَ ٱللَّهُ لِكُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ قَدْرًۭا ٣

and provide for them from sources they could never imagine. And whoever puts their trust in Allah, then He ˹alone˺ is sufficient for them. Certainly Allah achieves His Will. Allah has already set a destiny for everything.

[thehiddenukht]

I think part of growing up is realising that life won’t always go the way you want and that’s okay. Because ‘unfortunately ‘ life isn’t supposed to be perfect, that’s how dunya works. And for our own sake we should get used to it somehow. If something doesn’t work then let it be, Allah knows best why that didn’t happen. Reminds me of how in Islam we are taught about being grateful in all situations — how amazing to just say Alhamdullilah regardless and just move on. I know it sounds easier said than done but trust me it’s not easy at all! But asking ‘why’ just brings disappointments and sadness which will drain our energy and make us feel more miserable. So for our own sake we should leave it to Allah and not burden our souls more. Alhamdullilah that Allah is the All-Controller and the All-Knowing. May Allah ﷻ make everything easier for all of us, answer our du'as, guide us towards that which pleases Him, and may He bless us with what is good for us. Aameen

[revert-and-queer]

i have a very strange relationship with rules and "shoulds" in religion.

as im finding my way in islam, i am being very careful about what i internalize and what i do not. i've learned over the years of looking at religion how i avoid getting hurt by it, but by no means is it perfect. i've learned not to accept any human interpretation that does not serve me well. i will use it as a guide, of course, but in the end i disregard what doesn't suit me.

on one hand, i sometimes fear i am "selfish" for this or like i am bending religion to suit me. on the other hand... so what. allah knows my heart, knows my intentions. i trust that if he is there like i hope he is and like i feel he is, he is the perfect judge and the most merciful.

when i was agnostic and a friend told me she was converting to christianity, i told her to view it in the long run as a source of comfort. to toss aside anything that hurts her. i am trying to apply the same logic here.

if right now, due to my trauma and due to my mental illnesses, i can not do certain things, allah knows and understands. he knows i am doing my best. if i can't make salah every day, if the best i can do is duaa, he knows that i am trying to reach out in the best way i can. allah does not burden anyone with more than what they are capable of.

if my memory issues cause me to forget things, to only recall in hindsight i should say "bismillah", he knows it is not out of malice. instead, i praise him whenever i remember. i thank him for my blessings, for my cats, my partner, the beauty of nature. he comes to my mind naturally in moments of joy and beauty. isn't that wonderful? isn't it wonderful to see your creator in all that is good?

i heard someone say once it is more important to focus on doing things right than not doing things wrong, and i think a healthy relationship with religion needs that. no one can perfectly follow the rules and doctrine of any faith. as a muslim, i strive towards these things, but i am human and flawed. rather than freezing over what i can't do, rather than hiding in shame because i couldn't do this or that perfectly, i bring him what i can. i show him my efforts and what i can do, i do as much as i am able. inshallah that is enough.

[julaibib]

Assalamualaikum brother. I would like so ask for advice.

I'm a Muslim sister, I've been on umrah two times Alhamdulillah. On both those journeys I've felt myself come closer to Allah (swt). Before them, I struggled to understand just how much Allah (swt) loves us, and how merciful he is. Now, Id like to believe that my tawakkul is much higher and my faith in Allah (swt) is much stronger. I can truly testify that he is my lord and there is no other, and Muhammad (saw) is his messenger.

And despite that, after committing a sin, I still feel incredible guilt and anxiety. My stomach churns and my head gets too loud. After fixing and working on my tawakkul, I want to better my perception of Allah (swt). Currently, I have trouble remembering that my lord sees everything, that he is always witnessing my actions. Is there any way to keep those thoughts in mind?

I want to keep myself away from sin as much as I can, yet its very difficult and even if I stay away, I relapse and go back. It hurts my heart and leaves me feeling hopeless, afraid that my lord will not forgive me. What should I do?

Thank you for your time and understanding brother. May Allah (swt) grant our entire ummah paradise, and may we all neighbor the beloved prophet (saw), peace be upon him.

These are beautiful feelings of faith that you felt, you taste the sweetness of faith, but one of the most important concepts that a Muslim must know is that he must fall into sin, he will never be an angel and he is not required to remain an angel, this does not mean that he should deliberately fall into sin, but he must try to stay away from sins as much as possible. But if he falls into sin, he must hasten to repent, because the accepted repentance is what will bring back to you all the beautiful feelings such as trust and faith and others. So it is beautiful to regret the sin because this is from repentance, but regret should not turn into a state of despair and severe distress.

Remember that the path to Paradise is difficult and requires effort and patience. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our paths (i.e. Allah’s religion — Islamic Monotheism). And verily, Allah is with the Muhsinoon (good-doers)” [al-‘Ankaboot 29:69].

You should quickly to perform righteous acts of worship because they erase sins. “Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds” [Hood 11:114]