Patience and Faith

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“So, no one knows the delight of eyes that has been reserved for them in secret, as a reward of what they used to do.”
(Surah al Sajdah, ayah 17)

The blessed month of Ramadan finally arrives, Alhamdulillah. May Allah bless all the Muslims with the Taufeeq of pleasing Him by each an every act of theirs in this month. Aameen.

- The Secrets of Fasting by Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali

- Worth reading stuff on Fasting by At-Talib

- Inner Dimensions of the Fast By Shah Wali Allah al-Dahlawi

May Allah SWT forgive each and every sin of ours, may He help us taste the real essence of Ramadan and may He bless us immensely with His and RusulAllah's (sallallahu alaihi wassallam) Love. Aameen.

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‘A person who spends his time in pursuing futile things will never be inclined towards the necessary things. This is proven through experience.’
-Hakim ul Ummah, Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi RA

On a personal note, one thing I wish to do this Ramadan is not to waste time. Scholars and saints usually emphasise that whatever habit you consciously develop in the Ramadan stays with you throughout the year. May Allah give me the tawfeeq to abstain from pursuing futile things in life. Aameen

Wishing everyone around a blessed Ramadan, 1430, A.H.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Ameen to your duas, Naeema. May Allah forgive our sins and May He give us the taufeeq of making the most of this month.Ameen.
1:55 AM
Salman Latif said…
Ameen (:
This is indeed a month of self-reflection and self-discipline.
12:12 AM
Naeema Akram-Jehanzeb said…
Salman:

Indeed! Jazakumullah for the comment
9:53 AM
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