Author: Islamic Reflections

DAY 13: THINK POSITIVELY

قُلْ لَنْ يُصِيبَنَا إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَنَا هُوَ مَوْلَانَا ۚ وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ

“Say, “Never will we be struck except by what Allah has decreed for us; He is our protector.” And upon Allah let the believers rely.”

[Al Qur’an 9:51]

Positive thinking doesn’t mean expecting the best to happen every time. For a … Continue Reading

DAY 12: SHOW GRATITUDE

Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه reported that the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Whoever does not thank people has not thanked Allah.”

[Sunan Abi Dawud 4811, Graded by Sahih Al-Albani]

Showing gratitude is one of the innate qualities possessed by a human being. We just have to tap into it continuously to let it … Continue Reading

DAY 11: FORGIVE EASILY

 وَلْيَعْفُوا وَلْيَصْفَحُوا ۗ أَلَا تُحِبُّونَ أَن يَغْفِرَ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

“…And let them pardon and overlook. Would you not love for Allah to forgive you? Allah is Oft-Forgiving and Most Merciful.”

[Al Qur’an 24:22]

Forgiving those who hurt us is very difficult, but if we don’t forgive and hold on to the … Continue Reading

DAY 10: LOVE YOURSELF

لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ

“We have certainly created man in the best of stature.”

[Al Qur’an 95:4]

The one who created you informs you in His own Book, that He created you in the best shape.

You are beautiful/handsome and intelligent.

So, love yourself for who you are. Don’t underestimate yourself nor put … Continue Reading

DAY 9 : SMILE OFTEN

Abdullah ibn Al-Harith reported:

مَا رَأَيْتُ أَحَدًا أَكْثَرَ تَبَسُّمًا مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

I have not seen anyone smile more often than the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him.

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3641, Grade: Hasan

Smiling is Sunnah.

Our beloved Prophet (saw) smiled very often.

He said that Smiling is … Continue Reading

DAY 8 : JUDGE LESS

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اجْتَنِبُوا كَثِيرًا مِنَ الظَّنِّ إِنَّ بَعْضَ الظَّنِّ إِثْمٌ

“O you who believe! Avoid much suspicion. Indeed some suspicions are sins…”

[Al Qur’an 49:12]

Suspicions, judgements, and assumptions are like venom. They can kill relationships in a second. At times, they might be right. However, encouraging such thoughts is not allowed in … Continue Reading

DAY 7 : BE PATIENT

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اصْبِرُوا وَصَابِرُوا وَرَابِطُوا وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ

“O you who have believed, persevere and endure and remain stationed and fear Allah that you may be successful.”

[Al Qur’an 3:200]

Patience is an essential attribute of a believer. However, in today’s age, most only “persevere” and forget to “endure.” Being patient doesn’t … Continue Reading