all our power is in this moment

all our power is in this moment.

It is from this moment that you create your future.

 It is from this point- with your knowledge, strengths, "not quite right" pieces, relationships, and talents that you send up wishes, dreams, and hopes for the future.

Many of us put off joy and happiness- as we fall into patterns of thinking like, "I'll just work really hard- for now- and then take time off later, after I've made more money." Or "I don't have time to work on my relationships- there will be more time later."

How many things do you put off into the future? How much joy do you postpone?

I am continually reminded that we all can accomplish our goals.  We just have to start.  In this moment.

- Dr Rachna (completeyourdissertation.com)

mawlaa ya salli:)

The one who insults our nabi Is Like the one who Looks Directly Up at the Sun and Spits at it - his Spit Falls Back on his Face.” (Imam Anwar Al Awlaki Shaheed)

My teacher Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim said, "The greatest defence of our Prophet  Muhammad. Sala Allahu alihi wasSalam honour is to follow his example Sunnah..

Why do they hate him so much? Because even the worst of us, loves him so much! Sala Allahu alihi wasSalam

Those who seek to dishonour the Prophet sala Allahu Alihi wasSalam only increase his mention and fame. It is like the drought stricken seeking water from sand dunes. Our Messenger receives the Salutations of 2 billion people today, generations of past and future."

They insult our nabi by creating lies and slander. We insult our nabi by not following what he reached.

Thus, Let us be better muslims. Let's make our nabi proud of us:)
Sallalallahu alaihi wassalam:)

“I wanted to know the best of the life of one who holds today an undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind… I became more than ever convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, his intense devotion to his friends and followers,... his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle. When I closed the second volume (of the Prophet’s biography), I was sorry there was not more for me to read of that great life.”

Mahatma Gandhi, statement published in “Young India”, 1924:

Allah, Allah

Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah's Messenger saying: Allah would grasp the whole planet of the Earth and roll it up on the day of resurrection and all the heavens will be in His right hand. Then He will say: I am the King. Where are the monarchs of the Earth?

 

(This Hadith is sound and related by Al-Bukhari and Muslim.)

 

 

 

 

This hadith makes me tremble masyaAllah.

It exudes supremity and Power of Allah. On that Day no one will speak unless He Wills.

The Majesty when He step in with His Kursiyy..

His Might, His Power..

 

All those who have been arrogant, opressors will be in the worst position on that Day

 

It makes me tremble - there are times I dont make time to tear for Allah. make excuses from taking a few minutes off to make dua to Allah and beg Him for His Forgiveness.

 

Ya Allah, take this arrogance out of my heart ya Allah..

ya Allah, ya Allah:'(

 

Forgive me ya Ghafur, ya Afou..

 

“When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them), I respond to the prayer of every supplicant when he calleth on Me”. (Al-Baqarah: 186).

 

Allah (swt) says "Take one step towards me, I will take ten steps towards you. Walk towards me, I will run towards you." -Hadith Qudsi



Motivation for the day

Whatever falls on u is never to hurt u. It is a lesson for u to draw urself close to Him. The trial is there to build u. From weak to strong. From nothing to everything. He takes something in order to give. Know that behind every dark cloud,there's always a silver lining.

 

 

-my dear friend, akidah akil

Home is where the heart is.

Bismillahirrahmaanirrahim
Alhamdulillah Allah has given my family and I the opportunity to have eid back at home (ie Malaysia).

Its been 8 years since I last had eid in Malaysia.
Its been more than a year since I went back home.

It was so good and refreshing masyaAllah to see my family again.
and everyone was happy to finally be able to see Yousuf!

It's been a few days since we arrived Melbourne, and im currently suffering from being bitten by the homesick bug.

It made me reflect, I've always missed home when I am away. My 'kampung' as the Malays would say.

But I should be missing Jannah even more - that's our REAL 'kampung'. It was where our great-great-great-(insert multiple greats here)-grandfather, Adam AS - came from.

Ya Allah, put in our hearts the longing for Jannah, and the desire for it and to strive for it, ya Allah..
Allahumma inna nas'aluka fil jannah, wa na'uzuubika minannar.
Ya Allah we ask for you Jannah, and protection from the Fire.

Blessed:)

Day after day..
Week after week..
Month after month..

Before I know it, my lil bundle of joy is now 9 months and a half.
Time flies masyaAllah. I still remember last Ramadhan as if it was yesterday.

To fast everyday, back then - together with my lil man in my tummy - was definitely a battle.

Everyday was a day of waking up early to drink and eat as much as I could. I was in third trimester by then so even eating and drinking was a struggle masyaAllah. Eating just a little was sufficient to make you feel so bloated and stuffed because baby was pushing up on my stomach resulting in less space to fill.

 And now Ramadhan is almost here again. my little Yousuf won't be fasting this time around. only his umi:)

but regardless, to see him grow. to see him smile. to see him sway as we do zikr or read quran. to see him 'help' me fold the clothes and 'tidy' up the house - Allah has definitely brought so much more meaning into my life through him. his smile and laughter means the world to me.

I am not sure why I am writing all this. I guess the thought of Ramadhan being almost here has triggered so much memories. and I am grateful Alhamdulillah for all the blessings that Allah has given.

Ya Allah,
Allahumma Balighna Ramadhan. Let us reach Ramadhan ya Allah..
Help us through this Ramadhan so that we can be better people, ya Allah.
ya Allah build for us a house near You in Jannah.
ya Allah grant us forgiveness and success herein and hereafter..
Allahumma amin..

Must hold on strong.

Having spent several months studying and experimenting something only to hit a dead end. Or looking at your thesis and thinking this must be the worst thesis written in the history of mankind.. Getting a feedback which makes you feel like you don't know anything. You have absolutely no idea what people are talking during discussions and group meetings. Struggling to strike a balance with the things you need to do in life. Giving up is just so appealing!

"Upon birth a horse can straight away use its legs to stand and walk.. But Allah has made man in such that they have to learn. Look at Yousuf" my husband said to me softly..

At times like this, only Allah knows how much a blessing it is to be able to observe Yousuf has learned till this very day.


Learning how to sit, crawl, stand, walk, talk eat - all of them requires time, effort and practice.. Seeing Yousuf's perseverence despite the endless falls, the shoe rack falling on him (dont worry, the shoe rack was light:p) bumps on the forehead, cheeks, nose - the list goes on and on. But did it stop him from trying to stand up after the fall? It's amazing how 'giving up' is just not in a baby's character.


I mean, just how many falls and bruises on our heads - from hitting the table edge - did we have before finally managed to walk as we walk now? and admit it - we still do slip and stumble every now and then:p


But it's because we didn't give up learning - we are where we are:)
being able to eat, to talk, to use our hands..

Yousuf, your my role model! hehe
Ya Allah, I know you have something bigger for me if I be patient insyaAllah so grant me patience and perseverence. Help me get through this ya Jabbar..
It seems like i've reached the end of the rope and I beg you to give me the strength to hang on.

129.  ... Say: "God sufficeth me: There is no god but He: On Him is my trust, He the Lord of the Throne (Of Glory) Supreme!

Which of the favors of Your Lord do you Deny?

Today, upon a bus,
I saw a girl with golden hair.
and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch.
But as she passed, a smile.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.

I stopped to buy some candy.
The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
If I were late, it’d do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
“I thank you, you’ve been so kind.
It’s nice to talk with folks like you.
You see,” he said, “I’m blind.”
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.

Later, while walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue.
He stood and watched the others play.
He did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
“Why don’t you join the others, dear?”
He looked ahead without a word;
and then I knew, he wouldn’t hear.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I’d go.
With eyes to see the sunset’s glow.
With ears to hear what I’d know.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I’ve been blessed indeed, the world is mine.

“fabi-ayyi ala -i rabbikuma tukaththibani : then which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?”

YOUSUFFF!!!!

Yousuf decided that he's going to start crawling today

It was about 2pm when he decided this and now - ya Allah, this is definitely a workout for me!!!

YOUSUFFF!!! NOT THE TOILET BOWL!
Gtg!!

scribbles of love

Bismillahirrahmaanirrahim

ive heard this from Sheikh Umar during our Twins of Faith Conference last April:)

Imagine your a mom and your kid just came back from kinder. He comes to you and gives you a piece of paper. He says, "Mom! I drew a heart for you! I love you!"

It doesnt look like a heart, the scribbles are well, scribbles. Colors are everywhere. Its definitely not to your level of perfection. But this piece of paper becomes the most precious thing to you! it has made your day, your heart is glowing with warmth and love and you just cant help but cry tears of joy.

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Our solah, our fasting, our ibadah - it may not be up to the level of perfection of Allah The Most High. but our effort, our strivation, our sincerity will be appreciated by Allah.

He loves us more than our mothers love us..

Allahumma inni asaluka hubaka,

Wa hubbaman ya hibuka,

Wal amal al-ladhi bel leghuni hubbaka,

Allahumma ja’al hubbaka a-habba alay-yai,

Min nafsi, wa-ahli,wa minal barrid.

O Allah I ask You for Your Love,

And the love of those whom You Love,

And the actions that will cause me to attain unto Your Love,

O Allah make Your love more beloved,

to me than myself, my family and even from cold water.

(At-Tirmidhi)