#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 یسرا�� " 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 لایا 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 مباحث اور شر کا جواب شر سے دینے میں ضائع کرنے کے بجائے، اپنے آپ کو اس 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۔

[reashot]

Jaune's Wish.

Genie: *poof* Wow! How long was I out.

*Checks his watch* 2000 years?

I've been asleep for 2 milennia!?

No wonder I felt awful... Eh, Whatchu gonna do. Itty bity living space and all that.

By the way. You must be my new master?

Jaune: Y-you must be the genie?

Genie: Well, ain't you a smart kid. What gives it away?

The blue skin

That I'm floating in mid air

Or that I came out of a lamp all theatric like?

Jaune: I'm sorry it's just that I've never seen anything like you before.

Genie: Trust me kid you never met anyone like me.

The name's Genie by the way. So what's your name?

Jaune: I-It's Jaune.

Genie: Well pleasure to meet you Jaune. By the by, mind if I call you "J"?

Jaune: O-of course.

Genie: Terrific J my new pal. So whatcha going to wish for by the way?

Jaune: Well, my wish is kinda...

Genie: Trust me kid. I've been granting wishes for centuries. There's nothing I haven't seen or heard about. No matter how outlandish, stupid or insane your wishes are. There is absolutely nothing you say that can surprise me...

So! Fire away with your wish J.

Jaune: Oh all right then, well. I wish for a smaller than average penis size.

Genie:

I-Uh. I *cough* W-well I never heard that wish before...

I am now too shocked and too traumatized to even ask why.

Congrats kid. You just broke an all powerful eldritch being. Can't say many are able to do that.

[nuza3minalqabail]

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 !

[abu-ibrahim]

﴿وَمَا لَنَاۤ أَلَّا نَتَوَكَّلَ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ وَقَدۡ هَدَىٰنَا سُبُلَنَاۚ وَلَنَصۡبِرَنَّ عَلَىٰ مَاۤ ءَاذَیۡتُمُونَاۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلۡیَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلۡمُتَوَكِّلُونَ﴾

Why should we not put our trust in Allāh, when He has truly guided us to ˹the very best of˺ ways? Indeed, we will patiently endure whatever harm you may cause us. And in Allāh let the faithful put their trust.”!!

"Why should we not put our trust in Allāh, when He has truly guided us to ˹the very best of˺ ways? ;That is, what is there to prevent us from putting our trust in Allāh, when we are following truth and guidance, and whoever follows truth and guidance, His guidance compels us to strive to attain perfect trust. Moreover, the believer knows that Allāh has guaranteed to help and suffice the one who is guided, which inspires him to put his trust in Him. This is in contrast to the one who is not following truth and guidance, for he has no assurance from Allâh, so his situation is the opposite of that of one who has put his trust in Allāh.

This is like a hint from the Messengers to their people, pointing to a great sign, which is that - in most cases - their people had power and had the upper hand over them, so their Messengers were challenging them by telling them that they were putting their trust in Allâh to ward off the plots of their people against them, and that they were certain that Allâh would take care of them and suffice them. And Allâh did indeed take care of them and suffice them against their evil, even though they were so keen to destroy them and extinguish the truth that they had. This is like what Nooh(Alăyhîs- Salām) said to his people:

“____O my People! If my presence and my reminders to you of Allāh’s signs are unbearable to you, then ˹know that˺ I have put my trust in Allâh. So devise a plot along with your associate-gods—and you do not have to be secretive about your plot—then carry it out against me without delay!

[Sūrāh Yūnûs: 71]

and it is like what Hūd(Alăyhîs-Salām) said:

 “____I call Allah to witness, and you too bear witness, that I ˹totally˺ reject whatever you associate with Him ˹in worship˺. So let all of you plot against me without delay! (Sūrāh Hūd: 54-55]

Indeed, we will patiently endure whatever harm you may cause us; that is, and we will persist in calling you, and admonishing you and reminding you, and we will not worry about whatever harm you may cause us, for we will try to bear with patience whatever harm you cause us, seeking reward with Allāh and out of sincerity towards you, in the hope that Allāh will guide you if we persist in reminding you.

And in Allāh let the faithful put their trust"; for putting one's trust in Him is the key to all goodness.

It should be noted that the Messengers' trust in Allāh was for the noblest and most sublime of aims, for they put their trust in Him to establish and support His religion, guide His slaves and save them from misguidance. This is the most perfect kind of trust in Allāh!!

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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

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Fajr reflection: Trusting Allah swt (my reflection of Lorenzo Hanzas' video on how to learn to trust Allah).

I always felt this way, Alhamdulillah, reasoning my way through rants on ChatGPT. Alhamdulillah. Sometimes there are things that Allah makes easy, but the way people look at it is from a point of fear of loss. But what is there to lose when all Allah talks about is the rizq and barakah gained? Allah (SWT) grants success to the mu’min. Success is already from salah, so why do we worry? Yes, we are people and we are human, but what is good is good, even if we may not always perceive it.

And yes, we must acknowledge delays which provide goodness in the decree of Allah, but I do dread to see that people leave off possible good by looking for what is societally good. And good tidings to the strangers who live in a strange way, governed by taqwa and tawakkul, not stupidity. And I love the example of the bird, wallahi in these are signs for the ones who believe. And may Allah make us amongst the true believers.

And like, for example, the concept of dua and the way that people even look at it as a whole nowadays is so specified and tailored. But the thing is, if there was meant to be a specific dua to get exactly what you want, when you want it for example, dua for a house, dua for marriage then that’s what would be. But all duas are directed towards guidance and ease and forgiveness from Allah, especially the Qur’anic ones. And that should direct us to know that what is important is not this world, or what we perceive as important of this world.

If this world was so important, then Allah would have told us to make dua for this world. But we make dua to care for our souls and our connection with Allah. We make dua to cleanse ourselves from the dunya. Allah will provide, and Allah gives from this dunya to whomsoever He wills. But we focus on that which Allah provides even to the kuffar. And do we envy the kuffar? How sad is that. Do we look to be like them? Why?

Allah says, get married, and Allah will take care of the rest. SubhanAllah, so which of the favors of our Lord will we deny? And who tricked us out of the mercy of our Lord? Will we not reason?

La ilaha illa Allah.

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Have I lost all my rewards from enduring hardships by complaining about them? I really try not to complain but the people I’m living with literally make living hard for me. I swear it hurts me to know that everything I went through was for nothing just because I couldn’t endure the verbal and mental abuse of those around me

Complaints should be made only to Allah, may He be exalted. This is part of being a true slave of Allah, putting one’s trust in Him alone and expressing one’s need of one’s Lord. It is part of relying on Him alone and being completely independent of people.

If you mean by complaint Telling another person about the situation, whether to ask for help and advice, or to find a way to relieve the problem, does not mean that you do not have patience, such as a sick person telling a doctor about his complaint, or a person who is being oppressed or mistreated telling someone who could help him, or a person who is suffering some trial telling someone who he hopes could relieve him of it. 

The best thing is to complain to Allah only.

Complaints should be made only to Allah, may He be exalted. This is part of being a true slave of Allah, putting one’s trust in Him alone and expressing one’s need of one’s Lord. It is part of relying on Him alone and being completely independent of people.

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said:

Complaints should be made only to Allah, may He be exalted, as the righteous slave [Ya‘qoob (peace be upon him)] said: (interpretation of the meaning): “I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allah, and I know from Allah that which you do not know” [Yoosuf 12:86].

If you complain to someone until he gives you solutions or help, there is nothing wrong with it as long as there is patience in the heart

[questionsonislam]

What does Sirat-al mustaqim mean?

The straight path means the true path.

There have been descriptions such as moderate way free from all sorts of extremes, straightforward path, smooth way, or justice for the straight path. The revealed Quran describes this way as

"The Way of Allah, to Whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Behold (how) all affairs tend towards Allah!" (Ash-Shura: 53), and

"The way of the prophets (who teach), the Sincere (lovers of Truth), the martyrs, and the Righteous (who do good)" (An-Nisa: Women: 69).

A believer recites the Chapter of al-Fatiha during all rak’ahs (units) of prayers and asks for guidance to the straight way from his Lord. We want to spend all our lifetime in a straight line in this worldly life, that is, to pass the Sirat here, by wishing our guidance to the straight path from our Creator. It is really difficult for us to keep all our works, words and states in the straight line in this world. However, unless we complete this hard and sharp path without going to extremes, it will be impossible to cross the Sirat (the bridge over Hell, which must be crossed to enter Paradise on the Day of Judgment).

Sirat is located over Hell. The front of all our deeds is like Paradise and the underneath is like Hell. Whatever deed we commit without intending the consent of Allah, we will commit sins and disobey Allah. They are all harbingers of Hell in this world.

The way to happiness in this world depends on the straight path. It will not be possible for us to get happiness unless our body with its all organs and our heart with its whole senses are on the straight path. Our eyes should be neither near-sighted nor far-sighted. Our blood pressure should be neither high nor low. The electric current of the mechanism that makes our brain work should be neither low nor high. Our heart should beat within certain ranges. Our body temperature should be moderate.

Another definition of the straight path is to prefer the moderate way which is far from all sorts of extremes in ethics.

Generosity is a part of social ethics. The person who is neither extravagant nor stingy has got this part of ethics. Justiceis another good character. Man should neither tyrannize nor be too weak to seek his rights and cause others to become oppressors.

The primary form of having high ethics is tawakkul (complete trust in Allah). Man who applies to the causes and shows consent to the results in the end, understands the essence of tawakkul and is on the straight path.

If a believer prays, Oh my Lord! Lead us to the straight path, he demands from his Creator to live all aspects of the true path. And he includes all believers in his prayer.

[asma-al-husna]

Allah calls Himself Kafeel— Guarantor, Surety— once in the Quran. Al-Kafeel is the only one able to protect the interests of the whole creation. He is the guarantor of all oaths, and He guarantees all material and spiritual provisions according to His wisdom. He is the best surety in the affairs of all!

 The Guarantor, Surety, Responsible, and Witness

Kafeel comes from the root kaaf-faa-laam, which points to three main meanings. The first meaning is to guarantee, to be surety and witness, and the second is to take charge of. The third main meaning is be entrusted with the care of something.

This root appears 10 times in the Quran in five derived forms. Examples of these forms include yakfulu (“takes charge [of]”), kiflun (“a portion”) and al-khifli (“Dhul Kifl”).

Linguistically the kafeel of someone else is the person who takes someone under his or her care and takes responsibility for that person.

Al-Kafeel is the one and only creator, who takes ultimate responsibility for the complete creation, taking care of all affairs, fulfilling His oaths, and witnessing all oaths made by others!

Al-Kafeel Himself says: … And fulfill the covenant of Allah when you have taken it, [O believers], and do not break oaths after their confirmation while you have made Allah, over you, a witness. Indeed, Allah knows what you do. [Quran, 16:91]

Allah is sufficient as guarantor

Summarized from Imam Al-Bukhaari in his saheeh there is a story of a man from the children of Israel who asked another to borrow thousand dinars. The second man asked, Do you have a witness (for this transaction)? The first man replied, I have no witness except Allah. The other then asked, Do you have a guarantor? The man said, I have no guarantor except Allah. The second man said, Allah is ever all-sufficient as a Disposer of affairs.

He then gave him the money; they parted and agreed on a place and time to pay back the loan. When the man wanted to pay back the money at the set time he could find no boat to reach the other man who lived across the river.  He said, O’ Allah, he asked me for a witness and I found no one but you; he asked me for a guarantor, and I found no one but you. O’ Allah, make this letter reach him.

He placed the money with a letter in a hollowed out piece of wood and hurled it into the river. By the permission of Allah it floated forward according to a guided course.

The lender went to the shore in keeping with the appointment. He waited for a little while, and when the other man did not come, he said to him, Why don’t I at least take some firewood for my family? He passed by the piece of wood and took it home. Finding that it was hallow, he broke it open and found the money with the letter.

Allah ‘azza wa jall is truly the best guarantor and disposer of affairs and in Him should we trust:  And in Allah should the believers put their trust.  [Quran, 3: 122]

How Can You Live By This Name?

1. Fulfil your covenant with Al-Kafeel.
Allah ‘azza wa jall says: and fulfill (your obligations to) My Covenant (with you) so that I fulfill (My obligations to) your covenant (with Me). [Quran, 2:40] If you fulfil your covenant with Allah ‘azza wa jall, you fulfil the obligations you have towards Him and you worship Him as He instructed you to in the Quran and through the sunnah; this is your way to gain admittance to Paradise! Ibn Jareer said: His covenant with them is that if they do that, He will admit them to Paradise. [See: al-‘Ahd wal Mithaaq fil Qur’an al-Kareem, Prof. Dr. Naasir Sulaymaan al-‘Umar]

2. Take your promises seriously.
Don’t worry, I’ll do that for your tomorrow! I’ll give it back to you next week! So easily we make promises and set agreements regarding big and small matters, but do we realize it is a commandment of Al-Kafeel Himself and obligatory to fulfil them?

Fulfilling your promises brings you enormous rewards, such as the love of Allah ‘azza wa jall! Yes, whoever fulfils his pledge and fears Allah much; verily, then Allah loves those who are the pious. [Quran, 3:76]  Keep yourself in check with the following hadeeth. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: Whoever breaks the covenant of a Muslim, upon him be the curse of Allah, the angels and all the people, and Allah will not accept any obligatory or voluntary act of worship from him. [al-Bukhaari, Muslim]

3. Put your trust in Al-Kafeel.
Allah ‘azza wa jall says: And put your trust in Allah if you are believers indeed. [Quran, 8:23] Let your faith in the promise of Allah increase so that you will call upon Him from your heart. Do whatever you can, but then learn to entrust your affairs to Him, knowing He will take care of you better than anyone or anything else. Allah says: Invoke Me, I will respond to your [invocation]. [Quran 40: 60] Train yourself to turn each worry and distress into a supplication!

4. Beware of these four characteristics.
Be inspired by this beautiful name to take your responsibilities to the best of your abilities!  The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: There are four characteristics, whoever has them all is a pure hypocrite: when he speaks he lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, when he makes a covenant he betrays it, and when he disputes he resorts to obscene speech. Whoever has one of them has one of the characteristics of hypocrisy, until he gives it up. [Al-Bukhaari, Muslim]

Wallahu ta’alaa ‘alem.

O Allah, Al-Kafeel, we know that You are the best guarantor. Make us of those who fulfil our covenant with You and guide us to worship You in a way pleasing to You so You will admit us to Your Paradise. Bless us with truthfulness in speech and actions, aid us to keep our covenants with others and protect us from being guilty of betrayal and being betrayed by others. Ameen!

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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.

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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.

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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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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.