How to Calm Our Hearts

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

How to Calm Our Hearts

When sadness and fear feel like a huge ocean inside our hearts, Surah al-Muzzammil teaches us to find calm by turning back to Allah, especially in the quiet moments of the night. Allah tells us:

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْمُزَّمِّلُ ‎﴿١﴾‏ قُمِ ٱلَّيْلَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا ‎﴿٢﴾‏ نِّصْفَهُۥٓ أَوِ ٱنقُصْ مِنْهُ قَلِيلًا ‎﴿٣﴾‏ أَوْ زِدْ عَلَيْهِ وَرَتِّلِ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ تَرْتِيلًا ‎﴿٤﴾‏﴾‏

“Stand [for prayer] at night, except a little—half of it, or a little less, or a little more. And recite the Qur’an slowly and clearly” (Quran, al-Muzzammil 73:2–4).

These ayahs remind us that peaceful worship softens the pain inside us and brings strength we cannot find anywhere else. Allah also says:

وَٱذْكُرِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ وَتَبَتَّلْ إِلَيْهِ تَبْتِيلًا ‎﴿٨﴾

“And remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him completely” (Quran, al-Muzzammil 73:8).

And He promises,

ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ ٱلْقُلُوبُ ‎﴿٢٨﴾‏

“Truly, in the remembrance of Allah, hearts find rest” (Quran, Ar-Ra'd 13:28).

When we remember Him, the waves within us settle, and our hearts finally feel calm again.

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Don’t Despair - Flee to Allah

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Don’t Despair - Flee to Allah

When life gets overwhelming and you feel like you just can’t handle things anymore, don’t let hopelessness take over. Allah hasn’t forgotten you. Hard times are often a reminder to turn back to Him. So instead of breaking down, run to Allah with all your worries. Tell Him everything in your own words. He’s the One who can calm your heart, lift your burdens, and bring peace when nothing else can. 

Allah says, 

 قُلْ يَٰعِبَادِىَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا۟ مِن رَّحْمَةِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ ٱلذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ ‎

“Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful."” (Qur’an, Az-Zumar 39:53)

ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ ٱلْقُلُوبُ

“Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah, hearts find rest” (Qur’an, Ar-Ra;d 13:28). 

No matter how tough things get, Allah is always close to the one who calls on Him.

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Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): Stay Connected with the Quran

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Let’s Read Surah Kahf  Today (Friday): Stay Connected with the Quran

Allah says in Surah al-Kahf,

ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَلَمْ يَجْعَل لَّهُۥ عِوَجَا ۜ ‎﴿١﴾‏ قَيِّمًا لِّيُنذِرَ بَأْسًا شَدِيدًا مِّن لَّدُنْهُ وَيُبَشِّرَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَعْمَلُونَ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ أَنَّ لَهُمْ أَجْرًا حَسَنًا ‎﴿٢﴾

[All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down upon His Servant the Book and has not made therein any deviance. (1) [He has made it] straight, to warn of severe punishment from Him and to give good tidings to the believers who do righteous deeds that they will have a good reward (2)

Allah revealed Surah al-Kahf to guide us and help us stay strong when life gets difficult. The stories in the surah teach us how to handle challenges with patience and trust in Allah. They remind us not to get carried away by money, power, or what we see in this world, because everything here is temporary. Surah al-Kahf also protects us from major future trials, especially the test of the Dajjāl, showing us that staying close to the Qur’an keeps our hearts safe and steady.

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Seek Allah’s Mercy, Not People’s Faults

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Seek Allah’s Mercy, Not People’s Faults

Allah says, “O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that will save you from a painful punishment? [It is that] you believe in Allah and His Messenger and strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. That is best for you, if you only knew. He will forgive your sins and admit you to gardens beneath which rivers flow, and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence. That is the great attainment.” (As-Saff 61:10–12)

In these ayahs, Allah promises forgiveness and honor to those who struggle sincerely for His sake—He Himself covers their faults and grants them His mercy. Yet today, our Muslim culture often contradicts this divine principle. Instead of protecting and supporting those striving for Allah, some families and community members rush to expose their shortcomings, as if religiosity demands perfection or the absence of human weakness. But even the greatest scholars and the most righteous were not angels, nor could they ever surpass the rank of the Sahabah. Allah is al-Ghafūr, ar-Raḥīm—the One who forgives and conceals. If He covers the faults of His servants, who are we to uncover them?

A mistake may not always be excusable, but covering the fault remains a necessary adab. The Prophet ﷺ taught that whoever conceals the faults of a believer in this world, Allah will conceal theirs on the Day of Judgment. With such a tremendous reward before us, why waste our tongues on gossip, backbiting, and exposing others—when we could be earning Allah’s mercy for ourselves?

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Think Before You Speak

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Think Before You Speak

Talking without knowing the truth can cause a lot of harm. Islam teaches us to be careful with our words because once they’re spoken, they can’t be taken back. 

Allah ﷻ says:

وَلَا تَقْفُ مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِۦ عِلْمٌ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلسَّمْعَ وَٱلْبَصَرَ وَٱلْفُؤَادَ كُلُّ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ كَانَ عَنْهُ مَسْـُٔولًا

“And do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge. Surely the hearing, the sight, and the heart—each of these will be questioned.” (Surah Al-Isra, 17:36)

The Prophet ﷺ also warned, “It is enough for a person to be considered a liar if he repeats everything he hears.” (Muslim) This means we should avoid guessing, spreading rumors, or giving opinions about things we don’t truly understand. It’s always better to stay quiet than to speak wrongly.

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