Beware. Shaytan comes at us in different ways depending on our state. When we are at a spiritual high, he comes at us through arrogance and self-righteousness. He tries to make us pleased with our deeds, to make us believe we are perfect, superior, that it is others who need to change. We start to go on a haram police rampage. While naseeha is an crucial part of our faith, we begin to shift the focus from fixing ourselves to fixing everyone else (since we think we are already perfect). For those who have knowledge, shaytan will try to make them feel proud and self-reliant. When we are at a spiritual low, shaytan comes at us through despair. He tries to make us believe that we are so far and so low, that we should just give up. When we commit a sin, he convinces us that there’s no point in praying or going to the masjid, because we’d be like ‘hypocrites’ if we did. He makes you believe that ‘religious people’ are just all judgemental, so it’s better to stick with your bad company since at least they don’t judge you. When you couldn’t be the perfect muslimah, he convinces you that you might as well just take off your hijab– as if hijab is only for perfect people. As if every hijabi has to first transform into an angel before putting it on. He tells you to give up the fight, because you’re too far away or too low to come back to Allah. Please understand both of these tactics are deceptions of shaytan. No one is perfect. Not the clubber, nor the scholar. And every soul is just as worthy of coming back to God. There is no amount of sin too great for Him to forgive. His mercy is infinite. All the sins of humanity combined, are finite. There is no distance too great that it cannot be crossed with one single, sincere Tawbah (repentance). To those who feel spirituality high, remember that no amount of knowledge or worship will make you perfect. We can always improve. And any amount of piety that we do have, is simply a gift, that can be taken, as it was given. To be arrogant over the gift of piety or knowledge is one of the most dangerous types of ingratitude we can show.

Yasmin Mogahed (via islamicrays)

“You must be patient. Even if the pains of waiting and wishing and praying tire you, be patient. Even when long periods of time pass by and others are blessed with what they’ve been praying for while you still wait, be patient. For Allah does not waste the effort of the doers of good. He delays His response only to hear you call to Him more. Be patient. For what awaits you is sweeter than the bitterness of longing”

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Allah knows what you’re feeling and He knows your intention and He knows what’s in your heart. Feed your self positive thoughts. Wallahi if you knew how Allah took care of your affairs you would not worry. It’s only a matter of time before things get better. Patience is bitter, it’s really bitter actually. But the sweetness of its fruits will prevail and you will forget any bitterness that you’ve ever tasted. 

Not everyone deserves your friendship, or your care, or your heart or your love. And some don’t even deserve the words that explain why you’re taking it all back. Even if they deserved your heart and your respect before, it doesn’t entitle them to it forever. Sometimes you have to adjust your behavior based on another’s, even if you were willing to provide that love unconditionally before.

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Happiness is found in waking up for salaatul Fajr… It’s found in reciting the Qur-aan daily regardless of how hectic your day has been… It’s in forgiving others… It’s in knowing your purpose and pursuing to live by it regardless of any circumstances… Happiness is found in being content with whatever you have… It’s found in waking up alone for qiyaam al layl while everyone else is fast asleep… Happiness is found when you remember Allaah subhaanahu wa ta'aala.

May Allah heal those who are in pain, help those who are in need, make ease for those who suffer and guide those who are lost

I pray that we are written for each other.

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If Allah can take away something you never imagined losing, then surely Allah can grant you something you never imagined gaining.

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Some people have modesty in their clothes but arrogance in their hearts

Ḥasan al-Baṣrī ﺭﺣﻤﻪﺍﻟﻠﻪ Attawada’ Wal Khumool (pg.90)

Being generous is not confined to material wealth. Be generous with your good character and expressions too. It costs nothing and makes a world of difference.

Mufti Ismail Menk (via bluestockingreads)

How beautiful is it that Allah will eagerly forgive you for the things you can’t even forgive yourself for.

I’m weak, ya Allaah. So let the sweetness of faith manifest my heart,  let the knowledge of Your words be my strength. I ask of steadfastness,  I ask of strength. Surely You’re our source, so let us be blessed.

Whispers in sujjod II (via ukhtontheblock)

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It is said, ‘The happiest of all people is he who has a sincere heart, a patient body, and contentment with what he possesses.’”

Ibn Hajar al-‘Asqalānī ® (via julaibib)

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