when dealing with an unanswered dua or impatiently waiting for something to happen, it is easy to fall into the realm of doubts. the doubt that God won't provide, the doubt that you won't have a good ending, the doubt that things aren't working in your favor. however, sitting around in life with the blindfold of doubt expecting someone else to come take it off wont work.. it is only through tawakkul / trusting in God that you can learn how to stop feeding into those doubts & focus on what's to come. Another beautiful time where duas are answered & trust grows is tahajjud. tahajjud is like an arrow that doesn't miss & there is no doubt that some tahajjud stories are the turning points in our lives. I went on Instagram & asked you guys to share your tahajjud miracles.. from health issues to dressing more modestly, there is no doubt that tahajjud time has proven miracles for many. if you are seeking for a little imaan booster or are struggling with an unanswered dua, this ep is for you ------ this episode is sponsored by Rabata. Rabata is a online academic program for women of all ages promoting positive change, spiritual upbringings & more through a creative educational experience. Registration for their spring semester opens January 1 to January 17. Rabata also has a wide range of international level one courses on unique & important topics regarding the Prophet (PBUH), Reflections from the Quran & more. Rabata is providing great education to women & even offering financial aid for those in need of it. Link to register for their classes is in my bio ♡ (https://linktr.ee/islamicfeelings)

the series "presents of paradise" is based off of a book called "presents of paradise, a collection of true inspiring incidents" by MI Imraan Kajee containing stories he learned from knowledgeable people during his alim course ♡ socials & playlists can be found using the link on my page ♡

while forgiveness is important, remembering to be wise & not allowing the same flame to burn you twice is key. in our final episode of this series, we talk about understanding forgiveness and your sense of judgement | playlists & socials can be found using the link on my page|

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Richness does not exist outwardly. Verily, true richness is the richness of the soul. If Allah wills goodness for a servant, He places richness in his soul and righteousness in his heart. If Allah wills harm for a servant, He places poverty between his eyes.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 3055 | playlists & socials can be found using the link on my page |

todays short jummah reminder is recognizing the importance of forgiveness in times of difficulties. Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Be merciful to others and you will receive mercy. Forgive others and Allah will forgive you.”

Source: Musnad Aḥmad 6541

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the series "presents of paradise" is based off of a book called "presents of paradise, a collection of true inspiring incidents" by MI Imraan Kajee during his Alim course from knowledgeable people. ♡ socials & playlists can be found using the link on my page ♡

we have all heard how it's important to detach yourself from the deep love of the dunya & learn to prioritize your deen. however, learning how to do it in a healthy way is key. one place we all get lost is in the concept of thinking that we are in complete control over every single thing. this mindset can easily destory someone while creating a endless chase & love for the dunya as an individual imagines the idea of having authority over all his affairs. We are only capable of doing what's in our capacity, and even that is through God's allowance. stringing your hearts happiness on the contingencies of you successfully moving a mountain will only hurt you. another place alot of us get lost is in the pain caused by the dunya. pain is unavoidable. it is bound to happen at one point or another. pain is also one of the big factors that can either consume you deeply in the dunya or help you detach in a healthy manner. using pain to learn more about Allah & reintroduce yourself in a new light can be the best investment you ever make. no one can heal the way God does. This ep gives tips on how to implement exactly this :) ♡ socials and playlists can be found using the link on my page ♡

today I had my first guest on my podcast & of course, it was Imam Arshad Anwar!

I went on Instagram & asked you guys to send in questions for him to answer. this episode covers a wide range of topics from understanding istikhara islamically, how to break the habit of repetitive sins, dealing with abusive parents & even forced marriages. our community is having a drastic rise in forced marriages that are ending in abuse. Imam Arshad, who files divorces very frequently also shares the fact that majority of the divorces end due to abuse & incompatibility. In times like these, it's important to remember to ground ourselves to the islamic values of what should be done.

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Assalamu’alaikum everyone! Here is some short clips from a live halaqa on dealing with judgement in regards to the hijab :) at some point, all of us have felt hopeless/unhappy in our hijab journey due to the judgement and lack of support we may recieve. It's so important to remember in moments like these to sit down & reflect on your real purpose for fulfilling such an obligation. It won't always be easy, but remember Allah SWT says:

"O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great at it"

(at-Tirmidhi) ♡ socials & playlists can be found using the link on my page ♡

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tawakkul (trust) is a big part of our faith as muslims. & while alot of us keep tawakkul in Allah SWT when things are going good, it's equivalently important, if not more, to keep firm & stronger tawakkul in Allah when things don't go your way. One of the big questions I ask myself everytime things don't go my way is "do I want to do this, or do I want God to do this".. and any person, who has even the slightest tawakkul will agree that letting God handle your affairs is the best choice. While we make our decisions on our limited knowledge, God makes it on his infinite. Accepting qadr & having faith in trying times isn't easy, especially when anxiety & fear is in the picture. so this ep is here to cover exactly that :)☆

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