Sunday, November 28, 2010

Keep you heart pure.

The heart becomes corrupt in 6 ways:

1. Committing sins in the hope of repenting.

2. Seeking knowledge and not applying it.

3. Practicing without iklhas (sincerity)

4. Eating the sustenance of Allah SWT without appreciating Him.

5. Not being pleased with Allah SWT's decree.

6. Burying the dead without learning from them.

[Hasan Al-Basri]



Thursday, November 25, 2010

Starve the ego. Feed the soul.

The ego is a very powerful thing, and it's very difficult to get rid of. Although this has always been going on, as of late I think the lines have been excessively blurred between ego and confidence. Taking Beyonce's song 'Ego', the whole song is dedicated to justifying a big ego. She makes it seem like a 'good thing'. I know this is just one song but I think it reflects a larger trend going on in today's society. 
Anyways...I've been taking note of my own ego because I know how detrimental it can be. I wouldn't consider myself as having a big ego (far from it) but to a certain extent I think we all struggle with it. So I've been constantly reminding myself is to thank Allah SWT for everything that I have, or am good at, however small that thing may be. I know this sounds pretty obvious, but sometimes the small things are harder to be thankful for because they happen almost subconsciously. So I've been trying to pay much closer attention to those little things. Subhanallah, whenever I say alhamdulilah, not only does it remind me of my blessings, but they seem so much more powerful. I don't know if I'm making any sense, but say I help a friend land a job. I feel happy that they got hired, and accomplished (to an extent) because I'm the one that helped them get there. But as soon as I remember to say alhamdulilah, I am automatically humbled and feel an even greater sense of happiness and accomplishment because I was privileged enough (through Him) to help someone out. 


Just the word alhamdulilah reminds me of my reliance on a greater power. And every time I say that word, I feel my ego getting smaller, and what a great feeling that is. La 7owla wala kuwatta ila billah. 


Starve your ego, feed your soul, and see just how far you go. Let your actions speak, and the more humble you are, the more powerful those actions become.


Sincerely,


A Muslimah

Sunday, November 21, 2010

It's Crunch Time

I can't believe I haven't written a post in so long! School is getting really hectic and I have my last midterm tomorrow inshallah, and then I gotta start studying for finals :( Inshallah I will update my blog soon but until then, here is a beautiful quote I just came across:
Having imaan is like riding a plane. The higher you go, the smaller the things on Earth appear.
It gives me some comfort in the midst of this hectic world. No matter how bad it gets here, the way we handle is crucial so it reminds me to prioritize, and gives me hope for better days (for all of us) inshallah!


Sincerely,
A Muslimah

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Astaghfurullah.



I seek forgiveness from Allah SWT for the lack of my sincerity when I say I seek the forgiveness of Allah SWT.
Just read this on twitter and I had to re-post it here, because sometimes I do lack sincerity when I seek His forgiveness. Astaghfurullah. At least I am aware of it?
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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Al-Hayat Al-Dunya (The Life of This World)


Quotations

Just added a new page: Quotations. Here are a few of them, to see the rest, click on the tab.

Learn from the mistakes of others, because you can't live long enough to make them all yourself.
Judge me all you want, but keep the verdict to yourself.
No Matter what you do there will be critics
To talk without thinking is to shoot without aiming.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
Hope for miracles, but don’t rely on one.
It is never too late to give up your prejudices. 
Love is giving someone the ability to destroy you but trusting them not to.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

"You call it freedom, I call it anarchy"


They say, "Oh, poor girl, you're so beautiful you know" It's a shame that you cover up your beauty so." She just smiles and graciously responds reassuringly, "This beauty that I have is just one simple part of me. This body that I have, no stranger has the right to see. These long clothes, this shawl I wear, ensure my modesty. Faith is more essential than fashion, wouldn't you agree?" This hijab, This mark of piety, Is an act of faith, a symbol, For all the world to see. A simple cloth, to protect her dignity. So lift the veil from your heart to see the heart of purity. They tell her, "Girl, don't you know this is the West and you are free? You don't need to be oppressed, ashamed of your femininity." She just shakes her head and she speaks so assuredly, "See the bill-boards and the magazines that line the check-out isles,with their phony painted faces and their air-brushed smiles? Well their sheer clothes and low cut gowns they are really not for me. You call it freedom, I call it anarchy." This hijab, This mark of piety, Is an act of faith, a symbol, For all the world to see. A simple cloth, to protect her dignity. So lift the veil from your heart to see the heart of purity. Lift the veil from your heart and seek the heart of purity. -Dawud Wharnsby Ali-
I just re-watched the Pink Hijab day video and payed attention to the song in the background. Intrigued, I googled a few of the words and the full lyrics came up (shown above). It's so short yet sooooo on point subhanallah. I absolutely loved it so I decided to post it.

Tanzil : Quran Navigator

This is my absolute favourite website for listening/understanding Qur'an. Check it out if you get a chance. It's very useful alhamdulilah =)