Author: Islamic Reflections

Marriage
I have decided to divide this topic into three major subtopics:
1) Before
2) Within
3) After

Part 001
1- Before you say Yes! or No!
In different aspects of life we always have goals we want to achieve. But we should not forget that our main and only real goal is to enter Jannah. So what’s your goal … Continue Reading

Let’s take a look at this Ayah from Surah Al-Baqara, Verse 268:

الشَّيْطَانُ يَعِدُكُمُ الْفَقْرَ وَيَأْمُرُكُم بِالْفَحْشَاءِ وَاللَّهُ يَعِدُكُم مَّغْفِرَةً مِّنْهُ وَفَضْلًا وَاللَّهُ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ

“Shaitan threatens you with poverty and enjoins you to be niggardly, and Allah promises you forgiveness from Himself and abundance; and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing.” (English – Shakir)

Let’s reflect on what Allah … Continue Reading

Oh, the difficulty in waking up for Fajr is real!
Many of us complain why it’s hard for us to wake up for Fajr. But what we don’t realize is that it’s quite easy to fulfill our first obligation of the day if we understand and follow some really simple tips:

1. The first and foremost tip is to make niyyah

Whatever is destined to be yours will find its way to you.
Have trust and strong belief in Qadr, both good and bad.
Allah is: Ar-Razzaq, Al-Aleem, and Al-Hakeem.
Have trust in Him, ask Him for everything in this world.
Even if it’s a pair of shoes, ask Him.
as He says in His Book,

وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ … Continue Reading

“Prices have gone up!”

ارتفع الدولار وغلت الأسعار لكن الرزق على الواحد القهار..

The dollar has risen and prices have become exorbitant, but wealth is in the Hands of the Irresistible One.

قيل لبعض السلف :
” غلت اﻷسعار قال : أخفضوها بالاستغفار ”

It was said to a predecessor: “Prices have risen!” He replied: “Bring them down with istighfaar … Continue Reading

I absolutely agree that we need to reduce the time we spend on WhatsApp and other social media.
Perhaps I can share my experience. Alhamdulillah in the past month I was able to be very productive, Alhamdulillah, although it was a bit challenging.

1. Since everyone is using social media for important messages, and because it’s FREE as they say, you