The Only Relationship That Never Ends

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The Only Relationship That Never Ends

The longest and most faithful relationship we will ever have is with Allah—from the moment our souls testified, “Alastu bi Rabbikum?” أَلَسْتُ بِرَبِّكُمْ “Am I not your Lord? (Quran, 7:172) until we return to Him, and onward into eternity. Every other relationship in this world will one day change, weaken, or end, but our bond with Allah never fades. 

It is nurtured through the Qur’an, His living message to our hearts, and sustained through dhikr, the constant remembrance that keeps the soul awake and connected. 

When everything else falls away, it is this relationship—fed by His words and our remembrance—that remains forever.

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Beautiful Patience

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Beautiful Patience

Sabr isn’t just “waiting for things to get better”—it’s staying steady, calm, and connected to Allah even when life feels overwhelming. 

Real sabr means holding on to your faith and dignity when your heart is hurting. It’s the inner strength that keeps you from breaking on the inside when everything on the outside feels broken. 

This is the kind of patience we see in Sūrah Yūsuf with Prophet Ya‘qub. When he lost his beloved son, Yusuf, he didn’t turn bitter or angry—he said, “fa-ṣabrun jamīl” (beautiful patience), choosing to trust Allah with a pain no one else could understand.

And this was also the way of our Prophet ﷺ, whose entire life was filled with tests—mocked by his own people, boycotted, driven out of his home, losing his companions and his children, and facing constant danger. 

Yet he remained gentle, hopeful, forgiving, and firm in his mission. He never let hardship darken his heart. His patience was not weakness—it was strength born from complete trust in Allah.

Both prophets teach us that true sabr isn’t pretending we don’t hurt; it’s choosing to carry our pain with faith, dignity, and hope. It is believing that Allah sees every tear, hears every prayer, and will send relief at the perfect time.

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The Gift of Iman (Faith), Don’t Take It for Granted

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The Gift of Iman (Faith), Don’t Take It for Granted

Faith is the greatest blessing we have, but most of us don’t realize its value until the end of our lives. 

In those final moments, a believer is shown their place in Paradise and actually looks forward to meeting Allah and receive the divine hospitality from the greatest of Hosts. 

This is the meaning of the Prophet’s saying: “Whoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him.”

At death, Allah welcomes the believer with mercy, forgiveness, and kindness. Anyone who has seen a believer pass away can feel the calm and peace that surrounds them—something very different from those who leave this world without faith.

In the end, what truly matters is the state of our heart when our soul leaves our body. We die the way we lived. Our priorities, our choices, and the things we remember Allah with all shape that final moment.

We have the opportunity while we’re still alive to make our priorities right. Anything we do sincerely for Allah is blessed, and anything we give up for His sake is replaced with something better. 

Real success—both in this life and the next—belongs to those who stay mindful of Allah, follow His guidance, and avoid His prohibitions.

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How to Calm Our Hearts

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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

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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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