Author: Islamic Reflections

DAY 4 : MEDITATE

إِنَّ نَاشِئَةَ اللَّيْلِ هِيَ أَشَدُّ وَطْئًا وَأَقْوَمُ قِيلًا

“Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence [of heart and tongue] and more suitable for words.”

[Al Qur’an 73:6]

According to a recent estimate, close to 265 million people are affected by depression worldwide. That’s nearly one-fourth of the world’s population. A number of … Continue Reading

DAY 3: EXERCISE

ثُمَّ لَتُسْأَلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ النَّعِيم

“Then on that day you shall most certainly be questioned about the bounties.”

 [Al Qur’an 102:8]

Of all the uncountable blessings we have, our bodies and health top the list.  We, as humans, are ungrateful no matter how much Allah سبحانه و تعالى gives us. However, we must always remember that after … Continue Reading

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DAY 2 : EAT WELL

كُلُوا مِن طَيِّبَاتِ مَا رَزَقْنَاكُمْ وَلَا تَطْغَوْا فِيهِ فَيَحِلَّ عَلَيْكُمْ غَضَبِي ۖ وَمَن يَحْلِلْ عَلَيْهِ غَضَبِي فَقَدْ هَوَىٰ

“Eat from what We provided you of pure things and exceed not therein, lest My anger may descend on you, and he on whom My anger descends falls down.”

 [Al Qur’an 20:81]

Anything in excess doesn’t … Continue Reading

DAY 1 : BE KIND

فَقُولَا لَهُ قَوْلًا لَّيِّنًا لَّعَلَّهُ يَتَذَكَّرُ أَوْ يَخْشَىٰ

“Speak to Pharaoh mildly that perhaps he may be reminded or fear Allah.”

[Al Qur’an 20:44]

In one way or the other, we know people from our family and acquaintances who are unbearable. When dealing with them, it’s common to lose our minds. However, as Muslims, we … Continue Reading