#surah for love back

[islamicspecialistforloveback]

Surah For Love Back

Love is the most important feeling in this entire world. When two people are in love this is the best feeling they can ever feel. A person can do anything to get his true love. He does not want to lose his lover in any case. But sometimes people lose their love and this is a panic situation for them. If you cannot live without your lover then under such a situation the wazifa for getting lost…

[coffeeandmusk]

[matan4il]

I’m muslim but I’m upset with the free Palestine movement especially as a woman. they are only making it worse for Muslim women subject to governments which are misusing the teachings of the Quran. they do not care even about Uyghur or Rohingya Muslims

I'm a day late, but I hope it's still okay to wish you Jumaat Mubaraka, lovely Nonnie! *hugs*

I feel you. A few years ago, I took a course and ended up becoming friends with the lady who happened to choose the seat next to me. She's a Muslim Israeli Arab woman. She had the audacity of divorcing her husband. She has a son who came out as gay, and she had the audacity to accept him as he is. Under Hamas or the Palestinian Authority's rule, she could be severely punished socially for either. Worse, her son would likely be terrified for his life, and might have ended up like one of my gay Palestinian friends, who have been forced into heterosexual marriages because the threat to their lives was so great. Instead, her son lives in Tel Aviv, is openly gay, and is an advocate for both the State of Israel and gay Israeli Arabs and Palestinians. She's an advocate for the State of Israel and Israeli Arab Muslim women. She gets to speak and be heard because she's an Israeli citizen. And it's not by chance that she is one. Her family made a choice in 1948, to stand by the Jews, rather than join the Arab attack on them. She once opened the Quran, showed me a specific surah, and told me, "This is why I know that as a Muslim, I must love the Jews, and stand by their state."

She has her own agency in choosing her position on the State of Israel, she has her well being, her son's, and that of many other Israeli Muslim Arab women and gay people to consider, and the anti-Israel crowd doesn't care about any of that. She's just an obstacle standing in the way of the narrative they've chosen, she shows reality is more complex than the black and white framing they embraced, which allows them to openly hate Jews while inflating their own egos, as if they're being righteous.

Not to mention coming up with ridiculous stuff like, "Palestinian men beat their wives because of the Israeli occupation!" This is honestly one of the dumbest things I've ever heard, only topped by "Israel is using cow/dolphin spies." But think of the practical implication. It means as long as Israel exists, no one's gonna hold Palestinian men accountable for the violence they're committing against their own wives. It's a betrayal of Palestinian women, all supposedly in the name of helping Palestinian nationalism.

(on top of the criticism voiced by UN Watch, it's insane how one of the speakers blaming domestic violence against Palestinian women on Israel is the UN representative of "Etat de Palestine," state of Palestine... What an easy way to avoid a state's duty to protect the women living under its rule from any and all violence, including domestic! If you're an independent state, and deserve recognition from the world, then you also have the responsibility to tackle domestic violence. If you're not independent, then why are you demanding to be recognized as such?)

And yes, the lack of care for actual Israeli Arabs and Palestinians is what I often talk about, but you're right that the damage caused by the anti-Israel crowd is bigger than just to Jews, Israeli Arabs, and Palestinians. Holding up an Islamist cause, backing up the Islamist movement and showing them how the west can be easily won, this will only serve to harm more people. Including Muslims who are more vulnerable to human rights abuses, like women and gay people.

In the vid above, as another example, the UN Watch speaker asks the UN to compare the data on domestic violence suffered by Palestinian women, to that suffered by Jordanian, Lebanese, Egyptian women and so on... Maybe if they couldn't use Israel as their punching bag, they'd have to look at domestic violence against women in the whole region, and actually do something about it. But nah, it's easier to write off Israel as the guilty party when it comes to Palestinian domestic violence, and pretend like that's the only place in the entire Middle East where this violence stands out as an issue. And that's before we talk about observing the levels of anti-women violence in non-Arab Muslim countries, such as Iran, where the government itself has imprisoned and even killed women for not wearing a hijab correctly. This is a betrayal of Muslim women at large.

And in addition to all that, like you said, this crowd also doesn't give a shit about the Muslims being persecuted in any conflict that doesn't allow the blame to be laid on the 'evil Jews.' Even when the numbers targeted are much greater, and the scope of abuse far more severe.

Thank you for the ask, and I hope you're okay! I hope the world cares more about Muslim women, rather than posturing as if it does, but only when it can be used against Jews. xoxox

(for all of my updates and ask replies regarding Israel, click here)

[9amartt]

The gheerah of Allah

Allah is not pleased with that the one who knew him, and tasted the sweetness of being close to him, and the peacefulness of being connected to him leaves to the love of someone else, or neglects him, so when his servant does such act, he makes his life depressed, and covers him with a dress of weakness and humiliation and helplessness to punish him, or perhaps bring him back.

And from his gheerah, he made immoralities forbidden in public and private, and made the punishment of those who commit them severe in dunyah and akhirah, for he can see his servants at all times, and he hates to see them in sin.

And from His gheerah is that when the first man, Adam عليه السلام , desired to live in Jannah forever instead of obeying his lord, he made him and his offspring exit it until the judgement day.

And from his gheerah, when he noticed that Ismail عليه السلام took a part of the heart of his father ibraheem عليه السلام which Allah used to fill before Ismail was born, he ordered him to kill him, as a test and reminder to Ibraheem عليه السلام.

Beware from Allah, for when he sees that the heart of his servant is filled with the love of someone else, he seals it, and makes returning to his worship hard, and loving him all again almost impossible, and one cannot then blame anyone but himself for choosing someone over his lord.

So when you see your heart darken, and your life worsen, ask yourself, who's the first one you think about when you wake up, and who's the last one you think of before your soul returns to it's creator every night, then you'll know the cause, and returning to your lord will be then the solution.

Woe to those who sold the connection to paradise for a fake temporary enjoyment in Dunyah which leads to an everlasting punishment!

-Qamar -inspired by Ibn Al Qayyim's commentary on the ayah 28 of surah Aal Imraan.

"And Allah warns you about Himself."

[b-lessings]

Anyways, listen, I have been studying the tafseer surat An Nur for a while, Alhamdullillah, and today I was studying a few ayat, until I reached ayah 29 and then I paused to take a break (neurodivergent brain), and I had been watching something earlier, and I had paused it to study the surah, so pausing the surah at the end of ayah 29, picking up the thing I was watching and clicking play, there is a scene in the masjid and the imam started talking about Surat An Nur verse 30, which is exactly where I was at. I love these unexpected little signs that make me feel the most alive, they make me feel the tangibility of my direct connection with Allah swt, they make me feel that Allah swt sees me, is patient with me, is always waiting for me, is always looking out for me, is always calling me. Ya Allah, may YOU always preserve and protect this connection and may YOU allow me to forever keep it and never lose it. Allahuma guide us and keep us steadfast on your straight path, and even if we lose track for a little bit, always call us back and bring us back to you, Ameen. 🤍🍃

[zaurae]

𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬

˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚ 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒖𝒑 𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒔 ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚

First off, giving up an old bad habit is difficult, that I know; however, it is not impossible. I've had a lot of difficulties in my life where I repeated the same habit over and over again and I thought for me I would never overcome them. But you know what changed? trying. I tried my best every day and even if I failed, I slowly accepted that I am not perfect and I am only human. That is who we are, and that is why Allah the Almighty is so merciful, because Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala himself knows we humans will slip up and fall. But listen, it's not impossible and as annoying as it is, as long as you keep trying, keep having that good intentions of becoming better and to do better; trust me those habits will be history.

Whenever we do something for the sake of our lord, everything works out, everything clicks together. These habits you have won't be vanished for one day of course, or a week, it's a process--a journey that we all need to accept. Think of it as a fitness journey, you won't get fit in one day. These things take time and after feeling so negative about myself I realized as long as you try, asking Allah for help, and doing the most you can--it is possible.

I hope these tips do help you, and everyone is different as everyone has different struggles and bad habits. These will either help you or guide you to overcome those habits in your own way. May Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala make it easy for us.

⤑ 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑶𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛

I have seen a video of someone asking a scholar why do I still commit these bad deeds/habits if I am performing my five daily prayers? and the answer to this was the quality of your namaz. Do you rush into prayer, are you zoning out, are you not on time for namaz, and etc.

There is of course a lot to this but the quality of your namaz and how much time you spend with our lord does affect our hearts.

One of many ways to re-connect with our lord to become better with our daily prayers are:

Performing your prayers on time (I understand how our laziness could get in the way or how we are so into whatever we were doing before and cannot detach ourselves from this but, a quote I read and did help me at times like this was "Put your time and effort to Allah, and Allah will put his time and effort to you too.")

Recite a dua/surah after your namaz (Ayetel kursi, a repentance dua, La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul hamdu, yuhyi wa yumitu, wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir, and etc.)

Perform your wudhu 15-10 minutes earlier (Let me tell you when I did this it was so effective. When you perform wudhu earlier, you are in a clear-minded state and are purified. Along with you being on time for namaz, this additionally helps you become more focused during namaz)

Perform Dhikr (Subhanallah, Alhamdullilah, Astaghfirullah, La illaha illallah, Allahu Akbar)

Learn the meaning of what you are reciting (When you learn and understand the meaning of the surah/dua's you are reciting, being focused becomes easier and the connection becomes stronger)

⤑ 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔

Create distractions for yourself to not commit those deeds/habits!

Do what you love and enjoy (Go back to those hobbies you used to enjoy! or hang out with your friends and family.)

Educate yourself (Look up interesting things; Learn something new; Watch an islamic podcast)

Get to work (If you have any outstanding work or homework, get straight to it.)

Learn a new surah (Let's say you REALLY have nothing else to do, then what better way to spend that time in something worthy--learning a surah!)

Go outside and enjoy nature!

⤑ 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑯𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒔

Along with giving up those bad habits, create new good habits to incorporate in your day-to-day life!

Each day, add something in your routine--even if its small! For instance, get back to that skin care routine you were so lazy to do; or go on that walk you kept saying later to; or even folding your clothes and organizing your closet. Each time you add a good habit to do, you become distracted to those bad habits, have less time do commit them, and on the long run you are creating habits for a better difference!

With this in mind, please do not do everything at once. To prevent a negative on-going cycle, just like that book "Atomic Habits" said, that "If you can get 1% better each day for one year, you'll end up with 37 times better by the time you're done."

A habit to always include and progress even more is repentance! Recite and repeat Astaghfirullah; Ya Gaffar and Ya Gafoor; as well as the repentance surah's! Before doing anything, always say Bismillah and whether you're doing chores or scrolling on your phone, always say Astaghfirullah. This helps you be more aware of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala!

And lastly, remember you can do it!

: ̗̀��� Allahumma musarrifal-qulubi, sarrif qulubana 'ala ta'atika

O Allah! Controller of the hearts, direct our hearts to Your obedience.

[i-cant-sing]

Okay HAI I'm back! And I have some theories. For Salauddin the painting thing i read the ask someone else sent and you expanding on it, and I think he wouldn't spent a long time just looking at you because if I am right, we almost always were wearing our niqaab around him (except the times it was out of our control). So I think he would look at your face at first then never look again out of sheer respect for you (and maybe that also made him feel that you were alive again in weird sense. idk how to explain it)

Also I will gladly say this again again and again. You are amazing, your will to write is amazing and you imagination is amazing. Allahuma Barik.

Also some theories for the characters

Idk why mehmed (i think thats his name) gives me salauddin-after-he-fell-for-his-sheikha vibes. very chill, very calm and understanding. I would marry him if I was given the choice.

I feel like Mustafa would be (if we were to marry him) the angry type because we have already gotten on bad footing and first impressions but considering that he was there during the Surah al kawther scene he would be impressed and maybe truly believe we were the there for admiring the potrait (no he wouldnt he isnt that dumb). But he would suck it up and marry us for the sake of being on his father's good side. (shown by him going to war and winning he most probably keeps doing these things s he can be crowned sultan without any problems. Also he gives Salauddin-before-he-fell-in-love vibes. Calculating and the questioning the reader

Also i am so happy I was learning about the ottoman empire in history class because this made it so much more fun reading.

Thank you for writing this so quickly, now I have something to think about before i sleep

Ahhhhh im so happy u enjoyed it<33333 i am honestly not that stoked about the ottomans atm, but i do have an OC in mind that is like... ✨🌌💫🌠💋 I WANNA EAT HIM UP HE'S SOO UGHHHHH- look he'd be probably be as close to the faceless man in my dreams <3333

i enjoyed reading ur theories, and you'll have to read part 9 to see if youre wright

[lvstharmony]

I love how the albanian word “më/mu fal” means to pray, to forgive, to gift all at once.

We pray for others, we forgive them, and we give. Such simple acts, holding a great weight on our scale. These three things that we do for others, we actually do for ourselves as well. When we pray for others, the angels make dua for us saying “Ameen, and for you the same.”, by forgiving others, we nurture our soul by not allowing hate, revenge and or grudge to reside in our hearts. And by giving, no matter in which form, it always comes back to us.

Allah tells us in the Quran in Surah Hud, Verse 114:

”إِنَّ الْحَسَنَاتِ يُذْهِبْنَ السَّيِّئَاتِ ذَلِكَ ذِكْرَى لِلذَّاكِرِينَ“

“Surely good deeds wipe out evil deeds. That is a reminder for the mindful.”

[farisjax]

I came across the video where a man said I left Islam because Allah curses Abu Lahab in Surah Masad. He being weird and senseless further said Allah is saying as if He is scared of Abu Lahab.

The Qur'an was revealed to the Messenger of Allah (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) and Allah used to communicate with Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) through the Qur'an. During the early days of Prophet's ﷺ‌ mission to spread tawhid and remind people to worship none but Allah. So allah revealed a verse ordering Muhammad ﷺ‌ to invite his relatives to Islam ( Quran 26:214-216).The Prophet (ﷺ) then stood up and answered his Lord’s command. Ibn ʿAbbās (رضي الله عنه) reported that, when : ( “And warn your tribe (O Muhammad ﷺ) of near kindred” ) was revealed, the Prophet (ﷺ) ascended Mount As-Safā and began to call out, “O children of Faihr, O children of ʿAdee,” these being the various sub-tribes of the Quraish. They all gathered together before the Prophet (ﷺ), and if a man was not able to go himself, he sent a messenger on his behalf to find out what was happening. The Quraish, Abu Lahab included, came, and the Prophet (ﷺ) said, (“Suppose I informed you that horses (i.e., an army riding on horses) were in the valley (i.e., behind this mountain), intending to attack you - would you believe me?” “Yes,” they said, “We have experienced nothing from you but truthfulness.” “Then I am a warner to you,” said the Prophet (ﷺ). (The Prophet (ﷺ) then went on to say: “Verily! I’m a warner before the time of a severe punishment.”) “Woe to you for the rest of this day!” exclaimed Abu Lahab. “Is it only for this that you have gathered us together?” Then Allāh (ﷻ) revealed the following verses, making it clear who it was that was headed for destruction:

"Perish the two hands of Abu Lahab (an uncle of the Prophet ﷺ) and perish he! His wealth and his children (etc.) will not benefit him!” (Qurʾān 111:1,2)

In brief Allah is not scared of abu lahab. Allah revealed this verse to remind Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) that abh lahab can do nothing to you. Allah is with you O Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) and his hands will be perished. Also abu lahab was the worst enemy of Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ). He even made his sons to divorce the daughters of Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) which caused immense sadness and pain to Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ). Later on Uthman ibn affan رضى الله عنه got married to them and thats is why Uthman is known as Dhul Noor-ayn (possessor of two lights). The wives were ( Ruqqaya and Umme Kulthum رضى الله عنهما). Abu lahab and his wife used to place thorns on his way to hurt him. They wanted to assassinate the Messenger of Allah (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ). The first years of Prophethood were so hard and painful for Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) but he held the rope of Allah and didn't stop with the likes of Khadija, Abu bakr, Ali,(may Allah be pleased with them all) with the Messenger of Allah (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ). The power actually came when Hamzah رضى الله عنه accepted Islam although his acceptance wasn't due to the message of Allah to accept islam. Hamza رضى الله عنه accept islam out of love for Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) when abu jahl hit the head of the Prophet ﷺ‌ with stone. So out of pain and love for Muhammad ﷺ‌ he went to abu jahl and hit him back and abu jahal knew about hamza رضى الله عنه and his bravery so he couldn't move an inch towards him. Furthermore Allah mentions Prophets and their enemies in the Qur'an so as said Allah mentioned abu lahab as the worst enemy of Muhammad (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) in the Qur'an.

[islamicspecialistforloveback]

Most Effective Rohani Amal For Love

Love is one of the most beautiful feelings on earth. Once you fall in love, everything becomes so exciting and exciting. You feel like one of the luckiest people on earth since the person does everything for you. Everyone tries to feel special, and love is the only way that can make you do so. No other feeling in the world can seem so happy than love. But not everyone is lucky enough to get true…

[snoonz]

نَحْنُ نَرْزُقُكُمْ

Verses like this نَحْنُ نَرْزُقُكُمْ is mentioned many times in the Quran. Showing us how Allah is the ultimate provider, alleviating our fears of poverty and needs.

In Surah Al-An'am (6:151), Allah tells us “We provide for you and for them.” This assures us that Allah cares for us and our loved ones, even in our upmost times of fear.

Surah Al-Hijr (15:20) Allah says: “And We made in it means of sustenance for you and others, who you do not provide for.” The world’s resources are gifts from Allah to support our lives.

Surah Al-Isra (17:31) comforts us with: “We provide for them and for you.” Here, Allah calms our worries about provision for our children.

In Surah Ta-Ha (20:132), Allah advises: “We ask you not for provision; We provide for you. and the [best] outcome is for [those of] righteousness” This teaches us to rely solely on Him for all our needs while focusing on worship and prayer to guide us to righteousness.

Surah Al-Ankabut (29:60) reflects: “How many are the creatures that cannot secure their provisions! ˹It is˺ Allah ˹Who˺ provides for them and you ˹as well˺. He is indeed the All-Hearing, All-Knowing” This reminds us that Allah sustains all creatures, great and small.

Surah Ar-Rum (30:40) states: “It is Allah Who created you, then bestowed upon you your sustenance, and He will cause you to die and then bring you back to life.” It highlights Allah’s care from creation through all stages of life.

In Surah Az-Zumar (39:52), we read: “Do they not know that Allah gives abundant or limited provisions to whoever He wills? Surely in this are signs for people who believe.” This tells us that Allah is in control of wealth according to His wisdom.

Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:57) reassures: “I seek no provision from them, nor do I need them to feed Me.” Allah provides for everyone without needing anything from His creation. We need Allah. He does not need us.

Surah Al-Mulk (67:15) invites us: “He is the One Who smoothed out the earth for you, so move about in its regions and eat from His provisions. And to Him is the resurrection ˹of all˺.” It encourages exploring the earth and enjoying its fruits as a sign of His provision. His blessings.

These beautiful verses collectively remind us that Allah provides for all of our needs, guiding us to trust in His eternal care because, نَحْنُ نَرْزُقُكُمْ it is He who will provide for us…

[zozo-01]

"when the sun rises from the west."

[sound the alarms] CHAPTER ONE OF THE DEITY AU IS HERE!!! Thank you sososo much to @taelonsamada for helping draft the entireee story out, to @halscafe, @gingerbreadmonsters and @sri-rachaa for letting me torture them with snippets and to everyone who has enabled me to share snippets of the story!!! So without further ado, here we go!!!

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Chapter One: It Starts with the Moon and his darlin' Sun.

The human mind’s favourite action is to think. It’s a given, since that was what it was created to do. But what does the mind spend its precious time pondering?

What should be made for breakfast for optimal output?

Why does the ocean appear to be blue, but the water runs clear?

When will everything meet its inevitable end?

See, it’s the last question that I want to focus on. I never understood why humans would waste their pitiful limited time focused on the end, but what do I know? I am merely an echo from the void, unbound by the restraints of time. An observer who is sharing his thoughts with you, dear reader. Perhaps I am not fit to make judgement on the fear of one’s demise, but I digress.

But it’s that fear that brings out the most fantastical concept from humanity. Many cope with this fact by creating the idea that everything is planned. That a higher power (or powers) exists to guide you through this treacherous road known as ‘life’. There was nothing to fear if everything's meant to be?

Is there truth in this line of thinking? I am the last person to ask that. Remember, your mortality does not apply to me, so I shall never meet your supposed maker. If I did, I’d have much to answer for. 

I will say that within every fairytale, there is some truth.

 In the seventh, eighth and ninth Ayats of Surah al-Qiyamah, there is a line that was rooted in fact. 

“So when the sight becomes dazed. And the moon becomes dark. And the sun and moon are brought together.”

There is validity there, a story to be told.

��Have I piqued your curiosity? I will admit that I am exceptionally prolific at creating a tale. Before we begin, I would like to ask a simple question. 

Have you ever wondered why the sun and moon were forced apart?

There is no shame to be had in not wondering, it’s quite a normal occurrence. There isn’t any reason to think of it. The sun goes up, the moon is down. The sun is down, the moon goes up. They are interconnected opposites, always tied together, but never to meet. It is a tale as old as time. 

But what if that wasn’t as natural of an occurrence that you think it to be? 

Would you believe me that they were chained apart from each other? Bound to always be out of reach of the other’s light? It must have been awful for those two, spending eternity cursed to be so close, yet so far. Never able to share their endless love and warmth they have for each other. 

Or I assume it to be. Formless, void beings don’t feel emotions as others do. 

I know. With the way I am speaking, it is clear that this will be a tragedy. But I assure you that despite it’s grim ending, this truly is a happy story. At least as happy as a tale of Gods can be. They’re not exactly known for having the cheeriest lives.

So dear reader, now that I have your attention, there is one last thing to ask. Do you wish to hear this tale? I both have the time and memory to recount this story, but what is a story if no one is there to listen. 

So, are you? Would you like to hear?

…You are a wonderful person.

Sit back and relax. Perhaps grab some popcorn? That’s something mortals do, right?

Comfortable? Good. 

Well, let us begin. 

This is the tale of two Gods, who existed in complementary harmony. Who should have had a happy eternity together. 

This all starts with two Gods, and ends with two Gods.

It starts and ends with the Moon, and his darlin’ sun.

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He woke for the first time like a child wakes from a nightmare. Jerky, with a sharp intake of air, and scared. He was scared and didn’t have the words for his fear. It makes sense, he was just, for lack of a better term, just born. Gods are not birthed the same way humans are, but the sentiment remains.

The room was white and infinite. If he had the desire to walk to the edge of the room, he’d never find it. It was almost blinding with the lack of colour, but the light didn’t hurt him. 

He stood up slowly, keeping his shaking body steady as he could. He was exhausted, so desperate to lay down and sleep. But there was no time for that, he needed to know where he was, why he was here, and who or what he was.

As his mind brimmed with questions that were ready to overflow, two pieces of information entered his brain.

He is Sam. And he is the moon. 

Neither pieces of information mean anything to him. A name isn’t much nor did he know what a ‘moon’ was. But it was something he now knew. He may not know who or what gave him that name or title, but at the very least he has one. 

He noticed the silver fabric around his arm and realized he was wearing a silver suit. It was quite shiny, almost blinding. It was illuminating, exuding light from every part of the fabric. He made a note to himself that if he ever had the chance to, he’d never wear something as gaudy and bright as this. But if what decided him to be created made him wear that, then he supposes he can keep quiet about his displeasure. 

Sam noticed something quite interesting. When he held his right arm above his left, the light disappeared. The shadow had caused the fabric to turn into a simple silver fabric. To say his suit itself was a blinding light was incorrect. So what was causing the light?

His silver eyes caught a golden light from the distance. Out of curiosity, Sam held his hand against the golden light. Like earlier, a shadow was cast over the fabric, dulling the shining material. 

It was this little experiment that proved that he wasn’t emanating light. 

He was reflecting it. 

And that source of light, the soft golden glow, was his only proof that there was something (or someone) else in this grand expanse. Proof he wasn’t alone. 

So Sam ran.

He didn’t know why he was desperate for this golden glow to provide him comfort. He was just fine a moment ago. Loneliness and isolation wasn’t something Sam cared about. 

But the realization that he may not be alone had wrapped its hands around his throat and made it harder to breathe. He ran faster and faster. Either he revels in shared euphoria, ridding himself of his new feelings, or his heart will drop, accepting that there is nothing else. That he is truly alone.

The golden light turned into golden silk the closer Sam reached the source. There was a mound of fabric elegantly laying on the floor. Part of him was disappointed. Sure, something was better than nothing and golden silk was something, but he was hoping there would have been a someone. A sentient being such as himself who he could talk to. 

Try as he might, golden silk cannot talk. 

Neither could it move, but Sam was sure that was what he saw. 

The silk moved, revealing a person laying underneath it all. They got up, stretching their stiff muscles, as if they woken from an eternal nap. They looked around, eyebrows furrowed. They knew as much as Sam did about… anything. 

The glowing person’s golden eyes met his silver ones. A relieved smile bloomed on their face and they opened their mouth to speak. “Well hello there stranger, can I assume that you have no idea what this is?” They gestured to the vast nothing surrounding them.

With a hoarse voice from not using it till now, he replied, “you’d be right. I don’t have any idea what anythin’ is.” His voice hurt from speaking, but it was worth it if it meant he could hear their voice replying.  

They giggled and he thought it was the most heavenly sound to ever grace his ears. “Figured out that much. Things would be too easy if we knew everything.” They sighed in frustration, a brief and terrible moment where their smile disappeared from his face. They perked back up though, asking the soon-to-be Moon God, “so stranger, do I get a name? Or am I resigned to call you ‘stranger’ from here on out?” 

He delayed his response because Sam was taken aback by their beauty. Everything about them screamed warmth and light, from their soul-soothing golden eyes, to the flecks of pure, gleaming light in their hair. The silk adorned their body perfectly, made specifically for them and could never be worn by anyone else. 

And their voice, he was convinced that one day, their voice would cause his heart to beat out of his chest. It was so heartbreakingly kind, so soft and comforting. He was convinced that they could quicker calm an army than any bloodshed born from victory could. 

Sam may not have been around for long, but he’s sure that they would be his definition of perfection for eternity. Nothing could change his mind on that.

They leaned over and waved a hand in front of Sam’s face. “Hello there? Please don’t tell me I’ve lost the only person in this place already?” 

There was something else he noticed. When they held their arm out, there were no shadows, not like his little experiment he had done. Unlike him, they were the light, casting out all the shadows in the world.

He shook his head, knocking himself out of his daydream. “No, no, I’m still here.” Part of him was back at least. He assumes there will always be a part of him that will be occupied by them, not that he was complaining. 

They leaned back to stand straight and tall. “Wonderful, was scared I lost you there.” The person asked again, “Do I still get a name?”

“Sam,” he finally answered. “My name is Sam and I’m the Moon. Don’t really know what that means, but it’s all I got right now.” He hoped to learn more about himself, and he hoped he’d learn with them. “And you, Darlin’? What’s yours?” 

Darlin’? Where did darlin’ come from? He didn’t know where that had come from, but it felt right. And when you’re a man who doesn’t even know who you are as a living being, then you do everything that feels right. 

Their face morphed into one of recognition. A memory returning perhaps? They didn’t act on it though. Instead, they replied to his question. “I’m [REDACTED], but I do like Darlin’ better. I’m supposed to be the sun... Don’t know what that means as well, but I’m sure we’ll find out together!”

Darlin’ held their hand out, offering a friendship with that action. Maybe a friendship isn’t exactly what he wanted from them, but it’s a start. By the looks of it, they’ll have a long time to figure things out. 

He gently taken hold of their hand and shook it. “It’ll be an honour to figure things out with you, Darlin’ sun.” 

Unbeknownst to Sam, Darlin’s heart stopped for a moment. It’s clear that they’re both absolutely infatuated with each other. But there was time to later deal with these newfound feelings.

Sam heard the footsteps of a third entering their space. “Ah, we’ve been waiting for you, young Gods. My name is William and I look forward to seeing you grow.”

And thus, dear reader, the moon and sun had met. The young Gods will take their place in the cycle of the universe. Darlin’ will provide warmth and Sam will provide light during the darkest hour. They will each have their own roles, separate but always connected. 

And as the years go by, their hearts will swell more and more at the mention of the other. But it was alright. They had time. 

It was a shame that the universe was designed to keep them apart, but I suppose that will be for the next chapter. For now, think about the sweet good days for these two. 

They don’t last for long.

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🌺 ❛So whatever you have been given is just [a passing] {mataa’ | enjoyment} for this worldly life…❜ 【Surah ash-Shura 42:36】

Allah ta’ala says that every single thing that we’ve been given — any physical objects (eg. clothes, properties) and life experiences (eg. youth, opportunities) — are all {mataa’}.

{Mataa’} means something that we utilise. Our cars, houses, clothes, titles, wealth — they are all mataa’. They’re just tools, resources, not our purpose in life.

Literally in the Arabic language, it also means reaching maturity, and ready to be used. So mataa’ is something that reaches its most maturity level, can be benefited from, and put to use.

So what it means is that all these dunya materials and life experiences that we go through, whether we perceive them as good or bad, are to mature us. They’re part of our growth.

That pang of regret when we look back at the mistakes we did in life is a gift from Allah, because it may be the catalyst to make us return to Him.

Those bitter losses we experienced pushed us to prolonged sujood in our salaah, where we rediscovered a meaningful relationship with our Rabb.

The betrayal we experienced by a trusted friend teaches us to love and appreciate more of those who remain loyal, sincere and true.

Those sad moments in life that we wish never happened were also blessings in disguise, for they taught us to learn humility, compassion, and to have empathy and mindfulness towards others. Because often we cannot understand someone else’s vulnerability, unless we’ve been vulnerable in the same way even if it’s to a lesser extent.

Past experiences can still hurt in the present. But through them is how we're able to learn core values, values that sometimes we won't fully grasp until we experience them ourselves. Moments of both adversity and good times are all parts of something greater, bi idhnillah.

And so we say, alhamdulillah alaa kulli hal. All thanks and praises belong to Allah, in all circumstances.

Your sister in Deen, Aida Msr ©

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no one is free from the need to repent (tawbah). "there is nothing wrong with me", that means there is something wrong with you.

kalo pernah terbersit aja pikiran, "hidup gue sih (((aman))) aja ya gak gimana-gimana apalagi commiting the sin (percayalah ada aja orang kek gini 😌)", tiati itu adalah sinyal bahwa ada yang gak beres dengan diri kita dan harus segera di-istighfari. bertaubat itu gak harus nunggu ada "momen" punya dosa besar dulu karena dosa-dosa kecil kita—yang barangkali udah berubah besar—juga harus di istighfari sebelum berubah semakin besar lagi.

there are two types of repentance: 1) repentance for sin 2) repentance for not doing enough—which is a deficiency with Allah swt. that means even if you are not engaged in sin (which is impossible y), you STILL perpetually, inherently FAILING to give Allah swt HIS FULL RIGHT upon you. THIS! alias gak memenuhi hak Allah atas diri kita secara paripurna juga harus repent. kita kalo nuntut hak ke Allah udah kayak apa tau padahal kita sendiri ke Allah kek manaaaa? ㅠㅠ

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part yang ✨ lagi yaitu tentang istilah nasuha yang sering melekat pada istilah tawbatan nasuha which is translated as sincerely. secara bahasa arab berasal dari kata minsaha yang artinya sewing machine. this is deeply profound because what minsaha or sewing machine does it that it REMOVES OLD threads and then STRAIGHTENS UP the garment with NEW threads—and that is how you make your tawbah. dalem banget ga tuh. :")

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when Allah swt speak about worldly life in the Qur'an Surah Al-Mulk verse 15, Allah uses the word WALK.

when Allah swt speak about matters of hereafter, Allah uses the word RUSH AND RUN.

when Allah swt talks about approaching Him, what does He say? FLEE. so if you are going (back) to Allah, don't just run and rush to Allah, or walk to Him. FLEE to Him.

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اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّى

"O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me."

always keep the door open between you and Allah. may Allah forgive our sins and guide us to the Straight Path. aamiin.

[asma-al-husna]

Allah calls Himself Al-Ghaalib— The Victor, the Predominant— on one occasion in the Quran. Al-Ghaalib is the One who is victorious in every situation. He is the only One who decides and does as He wants with the creation and makes the believers prevail.

The Victor, the Predominant, the One Who Prevails

Ghaalib comes from the root ghayn-laam-baa, which points to two main meanings. The first meaning is to be victorious and to prevail. The second main meaning is to be predominant and overcome.

This root appears 31 times in the Quran in five derived forms. Examples of these forms are yaghliboo (“the will overcome”), ghaaliboona (“victorious”), and maghloobun (“one overpowered”).

Linguistically ghaalib refers to the one possessing the attribute of victory and dominance, whereas ghalaba refers to the verb “to overcome.” From the same root comes the word ghulb in the Quran, Allah says: wa hadaa’iqa ghulba– and gardens of dense shrubbery [Quran, 80:30], which points to a thick foliage of plants to be found in the earth and “overcoming” the soil it is growing in.
Al-Ghaalib is the ultimate one to prevail, control, dominate, and overcome each being and situation with great ease and utmost wisdom— and whenever He pleases.

Al-Ghaalib Himself says: And the one from Egypt who bought him said to his wife, “Make his residence comfortable. Perhaps he will benefit us, or we will adopt him as a son.” And thus, We established Joseph in the land that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah is predominant over His affair, but most of the people do not know. [Quran, 12:21]

“Against all odds”

Allah ‘azza wa jall calls Himself Al-Ghaalib in Surah Yuusuf. In the story of the prophet Yuusuf ‘alayhi sallam everything is intended one way and it goes the other way, a beautiful example of how everything is in the control of Al-Ghaalib.

Yuusuf’s brothers want to get him out of the way so they can get the love of their father. They left him to die in the well, but he survived. Allah says in this surah: Wallahu ghaalibun ‘alaa amrih (And Allah is predominant over His affairs). What He wills will happen, even though everything indicates another way.

Then Al-Azeez, the wealthy ruler, buys Yuusuf and brings him into His palace, and Al-Azeez’s wife, a powerful, beautiful woman, does everything she can to seduce this young, single man who is her slave. Every single aspect is tempting for zinaa– immorality– but Yuusuf doesn’t sway.

He ends up descending from a palace into the darkest prison and from the prison back to a ruling position in Egypt where he is reunited with his beloved father, Yaqoob ‘alayhi sallam. All the events of this story are a clear sign that the final decision is to Al-Ghaalib, “against all odds.” And every human being is like Yuusuf ‘alayhi sallam in that in his affairs Allah is Al-Ghaalib!

How Can You Live By This Name?

1. Have strong belief.
Never fear people and their decisions, never be deceived by the looks of a situation nor be scared of losing your possessions – know that Allah is Al-Ghaalib in Your affairs and He will decide what happens. Next time you feel tempted to care more about the acceptance of people or gaining belongings than trying to please Al-Ghaalib, remind yourself and live by this ayah:  If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome (ghaaliba) you; but if He should forsake you, who is there that can aid you after Him? And upon Allah let the believers rely [Quran, 3:160]

2. Hold onto the truth.
Allah has written, I will surely overcome (la’aghlibanna), I and My messengers. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might [Quran, 58:21] Know that if you stick to the truth and to your Islamic principals you will win; no matter how weak the believers might get, the truth will prevail. This is because Allah is Al-Ghaalib; the victory of those who follow Him and the messengers is His promise and when Allah promises, He delivers.  Allah says: But those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, How many a small company has overcome (ghalabat) a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient [Quran, 2:249] So hold on to the truth, no mater how weak it seems, have strong belief Allah is Al-Ghaalib, have patience and victory will be yours, whether in this life or the next!  And whoever is an ally of Allah and His Messenger and those who have believed – indeed, the party of Allah they will be the predominant (al-ghaaliboona). [Quran, 5:56]

3. Take lessons from the past.
And Pharaoh and his people were overcome (faghuliboo) right there and became debased. [Quran, 7:119] While you read the ayaat in the Quran of the former people and their fates, Allah observes if and how you apply these lessons in your daily life. Do you try to avoid the sins they committed? Look at the characteristics of the people who were defeated because of their transgression, disbelief and arrogance and strive to be better than them in shaa Allah.

4. Don’t let sins overcome you.
In the Hereafter there will be a heart-shaking scene: the people of the Hellfire will beg Allah to release them from the Fire. They will say, “Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame (ghalabat) us, and we were a people astray. [Quran, 23:106] However He (Allah) will say: Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me!”  Verily, there was a party of My servants who used to say: “Our Lord! We believe, so forgive us and have mercy on us, for You are the Best of all who show mercy! But you took them for a laughing stock, so much so that they made you forget My remembrance while you used to laugh at them!) Verily, I have rewarded them this Day for their patience; they are indeed the ones that are successful. [Quran 23: 108-111] Let this scene inspire you to not be overcome by sins in this life and end up like the people begging Allah for one more chance. Instead believe in this life and continuously ask Al-Ghaalib for forgiveness and mercy, as you will not get a second chance to return to this world!

5. Don’t think you can prevail by yourself.
Never attribute any victory or success to yourself, nor dominate others in an unjust way. And [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, No one can overcome (ghaaliba) you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector. [Quran, 8:48] Some people think they can prevail by themselves or they attach their mind or trust to another human being or even object, but eventually they will be defeated.

6. Don’t be deceived.
But, [on the contrary], We have provided good things for these [disbelievers] and their fathers until life was prolonged for them. Then do they not see that We set upon the land, reducing it from its borders? So it is they who will overcome? [Quran, 21:44] Sometimes the wealth, success, beauty and even intelligence of those who disbelieve can be confusing and even tempting. Know that Al-Ghaalib only prolongs the lives of some people for them to increase in their transgression. Say to those who disbelieve, You will be overcome and gathered together to Hell, and wretched is the resting place. [Quran, 3:12]

7. Call upon Al-Ghaalib.
When all people turn against Him after years of calling to Allah, what does Nuh ‘alayhi sallam do? He doesn’t ask others for help, he doesn’t give up, but he turns to Al-Ghaalib and beautifully supplicates:

‎فَدَعَا رَبَّهُ أَنِّي مَغْلُوبٌ فَانتَصِرْ So he invoked his Lord, “Indeed, I am overpowered, so help. [Quran, 54:10] Whenever you feel overpowered, call upon Al-Ghaalib with this Quranic dua’!

Wallahu ta’alaa ‘alem.

O Allah, Al-Ghaalib, we know that You are the One who is predominant in all affairs. Make us of those who have strong belief, hold onto the truth at all times and learn from the lessons You provided us in Your book. Don’t let us be overcome by sin, and make us of those who are victorious in both this life and the Hereafter, ameen!

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The Most Beautiful Thing In The World Is Love.

Book: Dracula A Love Story

Pairing: Mehmed x Lale / Mehmed x MC

Characters: Şehzade Mehmed, Lale Hatun, Shahi Hatun, Zağanos Paşa, Sultan Murad,..

Summary:

October 1448.

Lale Hatun remains in Edirne as all her loved ones head for war. But one man occupies her thoughts despite her greatest efforts.

Şehzade Mehmed is preparing for battle when he receives the most striking news..

Chapter 1:

Time seemed to hold still in the inner courtyard of the palace. All the servants had been sent away, and it seemed that even the birds had left some privacy to the two young people.

Lale had come here full of anger at him, but now she was the one clinging onto the Şehzade, their lips sealed in a bloody kiss. But despite his inner desire, the young man suddenly broke the kiss; a form of punishment for Lale’s action.

Do you taste the blood?” Mehmed whispered against her lips, almost out of breath. “Remember this taste. We are of the same kind, the same nature. And no matter how much you deny it, you can’t escape it.” He released Lale’s arm from his grip and took several steps back, eyeing her intensely.

“And now farewell, Lale Hatun. I need to prepare for the campaign.”

The young woman stood still as he departed, her fiery gaze fixed on his back, until he disappeared completely from her sight and that the only thing she could hear was her shallow breath.

In a harsh movement, she whipped the blood from her lips with her sleeve and clenched her fists before leaving the inner court with a decisive step.

The few maids that crossed paths with Lale, as she headed towards her chambers, barely had time to step out of her way, her fury making her oblivious to anything around her.

After closing the door of her bedroom with a little more strength than usual, she rested her back against its wooden surface and closed her eyes. But no matter how hard she tried to regain some composure, the feeling of betrayal still lingered inside her. She had trusted him ; believed him when he said he'd help to keep her friends safe, only to send them away in the middle of the night. And solely out of fear that she would choose them, instead of him.

Lale eventually turned her head towards her bed, where another embroidered shirt remained. The third shirt, the one that kept her awake for the rest of the night after the boys’ departure and Alexandra's return to her own chambers.

“I didn't want to put you in the position of choosing to spend this time with them or me…"

She closed the distance between the door and her bed in a few steps. Then, in a fit of anger, grabbed the shirt and threw it to the other side of the room.

“You selfish, insufferable man!” her voice, neither a whisper, nor a cry, started to shake ; her eyes staring daggers in the shirt as if she could pierce Mehmed's chest through it.

After being deprived of sleep from embroidering the two shirts for her friends, Lale had felt a weight in her heart as she realised another person, dear to her, would be left without any protection. So she had summoned the rest of her strength to sew the remaining flowers into a third one.

Alas, they weren't enough for an extra talismanic shirt, but the young lady had remembered a rumour about Mehmed's birth, one whispered in some hallways of the palace.

It was said that, as Huma Hatun was giving birth to young Mehmed, her uncle had retreated in his chambers in prayers, reading the Holy Quran. And that Mehmed's first cry was heard as the Sultan was reading the Surah of Victory. The Al Fath Surat.

And so, Lale had embroidered the shirt with the same verses, with the firm conviction that these Holy words would indeed offer protection and Victory to the Şehzade. Her needlework ceased only with the last notes of the morning prayer call, and some drops of blood would have mixed here and there with the golden embroidery.

“Lale Hatun!” Her tutoress’ voice brought her to her senses. “What happened here?” The older lady gasped as she looked at her protégée. “Is that blood on your dress?!”

Lale looked from Shahi Hatun to her dress, where indeed, Mehmed's blood had left a stain from their embrace.

Her blood on his talismanic shirt, his on her dress, they were even. For now.

Yet, how was she to explain this to her tutoress? How could she tell her that she went to see the Şehzade, unchaperoned, and that the blood was Mehmed's, from a stab wound that she inflicted upon him as revenge for sending her friends away. And that he, in return, claimed her lips in a passionate and bloody embrace?

Luckily for the young woman, a knock on the door saved her from the elder woman's inquisitive gaze. One of the ağa entered, and after bowing respectfully to the Sultan's niece, informed Shahi Hatun that Daye called upon her urgently.

“Change yourself, before anyone else witnesses you in such a state.” she cried as she turned toward the door, before gazing at her sternly, with her index raised toward her. “But you will tell me what happened as soon as I return.”

Lale only replied with a smile and waited for her to leave the room.

“Idris Ağa?” she called the eunuch as he was taking his leave. “Has the rest of the army left the palace?” She asked innocently, while fidgeting with her sleeve.

“The Sultan and the Şehzade are about to depart with some of the pashas. They will be escorted by the Janissaries.” The eunuch bowed to Lale once more, then took a few steps back before leaving the room.

The young woman eyed the shirt still laying on the floor next to the mirror, then the window from where some agitation could be heard. With a sigh, she hurried to change into some more appropriate clothes, and quickly packed up the shirt before rushing out of her room.

The rest of Ali Bey's squad were already leaving the first courtyard as Lale made her way out of the Harem and Privy Quarters. Still hidden by the colonnades bordering the yard, she deftly walked around the inner corridor decorated with iznik tiles, readjusting the beige veil covering her from head to shoulders. She did not want to attract attention, especially not from the Bostanji that were guarding the palace. As a woman, even from the Sultan's entourage, her trips out of the palace had to be approved of by the Sultan or by the Grand Vizir, in the Sultan's absence.

She noticed her Uncle, saddled on the white mare that had been given to him by Mehmed. He was the only one allowed to ride within the palace walls, and as such, the rest of the troops were to march until they reached the Meriç bridge to cross the river with the same name and reach the mainland.

The Şehzade was nowhere to be seen. He probably wished to oversee the preparations of the remaining troops; another opportunity to prove his value to his father, most probably.

The other option was that his wound needed to be patched up before leaving and that he was still at Shervani’s, but that seemed unlikely to Lale. Mehmed was too proud to be late at such a gathering, especially for an injury as such.

However, she couldn't help but hope that his wound wouldn't prevent him from riding such a long distance. But this hope was toned down by the knowledge that, should such a discomfort happen, it would at least remind him of his fierce Cousin left in Edirne.

Lale smiled quietly at the thought, and her grip on the package grew firmer.

Eventually, she spotted one of Mehmed's trusted advisors, who was serving her uncle as a great military commander, walking toward the gate with the rest of the squad.

“Zağanos Pasha!” She spoke softly as he walked past her, which caused him to stop in his tracks, and to step to the side of the courtyard in order to hear her better, but without ever looking at her, as it was forbidden.

“Lale Hatun.” his gaze remained fixed on the marble floor as he respectfully addressed the Sultan's niece. “You should not be here, my Lady, especially unchaperoned.” He spoke in a low voice, without trying to chastise her, but with a certain amount of concern in his voice.

If the Sultan, or the Şehzade were to notice him interacting with the young Lady, they would probably not be happy about it. Especially Mehmed.

“I lacked time to greet my family before their departure, ” Lale whispered quickly as she surveyed their surroundings. “which is why I have a request for you. Please make sure to leave this in the Şehzade's tent, once you have settled.” She cautiously handed a silk package to him, then added in a firm tone “You may, of course, verify that nothing dangerous will come out of it. I would not expect anything less from my Cousin's trusted advisor. But there is no need for Mehmed to know about it now. Let him discover it on his own.” She eyed the pasha as he secured her gift in his hands, then bowed his head to her, without ever looking up.

“It will be done according to your wishes, Lale Hatun. Please be safe here. I'm sure your prayers for our Sultan and our Prince will bring us Victory. With your permission…” He kept his head bowed as he regained his previous position, then made haste to join the rest of the army, securing the package with his own belongings.

Still hidden in the shadows, Lale remained in the inner courtyard until the last soldier walked through the gate, Ottoman flags flapping through the wind as the army marched toward the enemies. The view was interrupted as the Bostanji finally closed the massive gates, locking them from inside.