Author: Islamic Reflections

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

DAY 6 : DREAM BIG

فَإِذَا قُضِيَتِ الصَّلَاةُ فَانتَشِرُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَابْتَغُوا مِن فَضْلِ اللَّهِ وَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ         

“And when the prayer has been concluded, disperse in the land and seek the bounties of Allah and be grateful to Allah so that you may be successful.”

[Al Qur’an 62:10]

Allah سبحانه و تعالى, no doubt, created us to … Continue Reading

DAY 5: BE HONEST

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَكُونُوا مَعَ الصَّادِقِينَ

“O you who believe! Fear Allah, and be with those who are true (in word and deeds).”

 [Al Qur’an 9:119]

We all know the basics about lying and honesty. However, many don’t ponder over how this should be applied when dealing with our emotions and feelings. There … Continue Reading

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