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Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah):

Whoever is inspired (by Allah) to make dua, (is inspired so because) He (azza wa jall) wants to answer him:

For Allah Almighty says:

Call on me; I will respond to you. 40:60

And He (azza wa jall) also said:

And if my servants ask you about me; I am near. I answer the call of the caller when he calls upon me.

2:186

[Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah), ad-Daa’ wad Dawaa, 30; Translated version, 37]

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My compromise for a hijab without making myself look out of place in my way too white, way too Christian neighborhood: a beanie with all my hair tucked in.

Had to use pins to cover the "Fuck Off" on it. I bought it from Hot Topic when I had much more of an attitude, and it's currently my only beanie.

#hijab

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Oh Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of whoever loves You, and the love of deeds that will bring me closer to Your love.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ إِلَى حُبِّكَ.

Tirmid‌h‌i no. 3235

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I wonder if in Jannah, Allah will let me read books and crochet for the rest of eternity.....

I really can't think of much else I'd rather do for eternity than consume books and do crafts at the side of Allah.

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May Allah send you so much happiness that you forget all the times you've ever been hurt.

Ameen

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I wish I could go to school to study Islam

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I'm listening to a book called "No god but God" on audible and its SO good.

I think that for me it was the perfect book to start with for exploring Islamic history. I feel very bad with my words right now, so forgive me for being clumsy, but it does an excellent job at explaining things from a broader view of the world, like explaining how all cultures were expanding via military conquest, not just Islamic tribes. It also was the first piece of media to explain to me the origin of the "conquering Muslim" trope that came from the west, that has now turned into the "terrorist Muslim"

I'm only on chapter four and already feel like I've been given a wealth of knowledge.

#islam #muslim #muslim community #islamic #islamic group #islamic history

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Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.

{Qur'an 13 : 28}

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How beautiful it is that Allah ﷻ gives us countless opportunities to turn to Him.

No matter what you have done, or how far you have gone, His doors of Mercy are always open.

فَفِرُّواْ إِلَى اللَّهِ

Turn back to Him!

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Whoever taught me the story of Moses as a child, like, seriously failed me.

Because they most certainly DID NOT teach me that the Hebrews were slaves.

But also, I learned my Bible stories in a church that also taught us children that we were, like, the worst things imaginable because we were sinners. So I'm not gonna give them much hope at giving an accurate account of anything.

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The Dua of Musa (AS):

رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ

Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khairin faqir

‘My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.’ (Surah Al-Qasas, 24)

The Dua of Yunus (AS):

لَّا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِين

La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin

‘There is no god worthy of worship except You. Glory be to You! I have certainly done wrong.’ (Surah Al-Anbiya, 87)

The Dua of Nuh (AS):

رَبِّ أَنِّي مَغْلُوبٌ فَانْتَصِرْ

Rabbi inni maghlubun fan-tass-ssir

‘I am helpless, so help me!’ (Surah Al-Qamar, 10)

The Dua of Ayub (AS):

أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنْتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ

Innee massaniyad durru wa Anta arhamur raahimeen

‘Indeed, I have been touched with adversity, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful.’ (Surah Al-Anbiya, 83)

The Dua of Muhammad (SAW):

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ والْحُـزْنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ

Allaahumma ‘innee ‘a’oothu bika minal-hammi walhazani, wal’ajzi walkasali, walbukhli waljubni, wa dhala’id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijaal.

‘O Allah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.’ (Sunan an-Nasa’I 5449)

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I've read somewhere that special needs children, and people who have especially struggled, especially in childhood, go right to Jannah.

That's nice to think about.

I'd just like Allah's guidance so that i am not constantly grieving the life I've lived, the pain I've had to endure for 23 years, so I can move on and try to do good in this world, so that I may earn my way into Jannah....

Yes, it would be nice if I was automatically granted heaven, but I don't know... I want to work towards proving I am a worthy Muslim by living a good life doing good deeds.

And I'd like to lessen the suffering I need to carry while in this world....

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“There is a subtle meaning here, for alongside His name "the Loving (al-Wadood)" He mentions His name *the Oft-Forgiving (al-Ghafoor)". So as to indicate that if the sinners repent to Allah and turn to Him, He will forgive their sins and love them, so that it cannot be said that He will forgive their sins but love will not be restored to them, as some erroneously suggested.

Rather Allah rejoices over the repentance of His slave when he repents, more than a man rejoices over his camel on which is his food and drink and all that he needs on his journey, which he loses in the rugged and dangerous wilderness, so he despairs of it and lies down in the shade of a tree to await death, then whilst he is in that state, his mount appears at his head, so he seizes its reins. Allah rejoices more over the repentance of His slave than this man rejoices over his mount, and this is a great joy that cannot be surpassed.

To Allah be praise and pure love; how great is His kindness and goodness, how abundant His grace and favour.”

-Tafsir Al-Sa’di

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Me, googling: does islam permit violence?

Nonislamic sites: ISLAM IS VIOLENT! ISLAM IS VIOLENT! ISLAM I-

Okay but does it say in the Quran and the ahadith that violence is okay?

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Cats in mosques

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#Islamic Short Story 14

Sayem gulped down the cool water, the metallic tang a stark contrast to the heat of his rising anger. He watched in dismay as Hasan and Ezel, two of his best friends, launched the basketball towards Alexandar's group like an unwelcome missile. A brawl erupted, a tangle of limbs and flying insults. Sayem knew this wasn't the first altercation between his group and Alexandar's. They were like oil and water, destined for a fiery clash whenever in proximity. But missing the annual sports day, a competition Sayem had been training for months, was unthinkable.

The coach's booming voice cut through the chaos, separating the combatants. A tense silence descended as the coach surveyed the scene, his gaze finally landing on Sayem, the only one who hadn't participated in the melee.

"Sayem," the dean's voice was laced with disappointment, "tell me the truth. Who started this?"

Alexandar scoffed, his eyes flickering towards Sayem.

 Alexandar knew that Sayem would never tell the truth since the truth could mean suspension for Hasan and Ezel, effectively barring them from the competition.

 Taking a deep breath, Sayem met the dean's gaze, his voice steady despite the tremor in his hands.

"Hasan and Ezel initiated the fight," he declared, the words heavy on his tongue. Alexandar's jaw dropped in disbelief, while disappointment clouded Hasan and Ezel's faces.

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Sayem, Hasan, and Ezel munched on popcorn, dissecting each play of the day's games. Despite the sting of missing the competition, they found enjoyment in watching others compete. In the distance, Alexandar's group erupted in cheers – they had won the basketball match. As Alexandar and his team celebrated, his gaze fell upon Sayem's group. He watched, surprised, as they laughed and debated the winning shot.

A sudden impulse drew Alexandar away from his team. He approached Sayem, his expression unreadable. Sayem, Hasan, and Ezel looked up, a flicker of uncertainty crossing their faces.

"Why?" Alexandar finally asked, his voice low. "You could have lied and played today."

Sayem offered a warm smile. "We couldn't live with ourselves if we did. Allah S.W.T. says in the Quran that,

 O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allāh, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allāh; indeed, Allāh is [fully] Aware of what you do. "

 He paused, reciting the verse from Surah Al-Maidah.

Alexandar listened intently, though the words themselves held no meaning to him. Yet, the sincerity in Sayem's voice resonated.

"Even though we weren't fond of each other," Sayem continued, "lying wouldn't have been right. It was our fault yesterday, and for that, I apologize."

A beat of silence followed, then Hasan and Ezel mumbled apologies in unison. "We're sorry," they echoed.

Alexandar's lips curved into a genuine smile. "Your apology is accepted," he declared, extending his hand in a gesture of camaraderie. "But only on one condition – you accept my friendship."

Sayem's smile widened, and he grasped Alexandar's hand firmly. The gesture was small, but it marked the beginning of an unexpected bond, forged in the crucible of honesty and respect.