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Connection in prayer isn’t an overnight accomplishment. It’s something that takes time—because being truly genuine before Allah requires us to first learn how to be genuine with ourselves. Even when our intention is to pray sincerely for the sake of Allah, deep down we often begin by critically judging ourselves: our flaws, our distractions, our shortcomings. And it’s exactly these vulnerabilities, wants, and needs that we end up bringing with us to the prayer mat.It’s natural to want immediate spiritual clarity or a deep sense of closeness with Allah, but feeling and understanding that spiritual reciprocation is rarely instant. It takes reflection, time, and effort to untangle ourselves from the worldly distractions that dull our hearts. Many people struggle with faith for this reason: not because the faith itself is weak, but because the world around us (and within us) makes it hard to see what holds us back.Allah, in His wisdom, tells us: “It could be that you like a thing and it is bad for you, and it could be that you dislike a thing and it is good for you; and Allah knows, while you do not know.” This is a reminder that part of spiritual growth is learning to trust His knowledge over our limited perspective. Sometimes, what we think will make us feel closer to Allah isn’t what truly does; and sometimes, what feels difficult or inconvenient is actually what nurtures our souls.Another subtle barrier to deep connection in prayer is how we perceive time. We often approach prayer with a mindset of “getting it done,” as if completing the steps themselves is enough. Our minds rush ahead to the next task or responsibility, missing that Allah’s view of time is not like ours. He asks us to pray as though it could be our last prayer, to truly be in that moment—to say insha’Allah for the next prayer, recognizing that each prayer could be our final conversation with Him in this life.It’s easy to fall into thinking that the physical effort or mental discipline we bring to prayer is the ultimate goal. But Allah calls us to something deeper: to use the time we have wisely, to channel the parts of us that are genuinely yearning for His guidance, even when those parts feel small or hidden under layers of distraction and doubt.When we pray, we’re invited to give something real: a promise of consistency. And this consistency isn’t measured by quantity alone, but by sincerity. If you are consistent—even with a small amount—and you give it genuinely, then you have succeeded in the first steps of truly knowing yourself.Ultimately, the barakah (blessing) we hope for in life is in Allah’s hands. He doesn’t inspire you to want something unless He, in His mercy, wants to give it to you. But just as we work for what we want in this life, He asks us to work for the hereafter too—to balance striving for worldly success with striving for spiritual growth.This delicate balance, this honest effort to challenge how we conduct our Salah, is what strengthens us. Over time, it shapes us into people who don’t just pray out of routine, but who truly stand before Allah—vulnerable, hopeful, and sincere—because we’ve learned to bring our whole selves to Him. That’s what prayer does: it prepares us to truly stand before Allah one day.And with that, I will share that Allah has revealed to me that He is going to cause me to die, and He will also bring me back to life. As a way to renew my circadian rhythm to the beat of His guidance. "Say (O Muhammad ﷺ to those who worship others besides Allah): "Do you worship besides Allah something which has no power either to harm or benefit you? But it is Allah Who is the All-Hearer, All-Knower." 5:76Say: "Nothing shall ever happen to us except what Allah has ordained for us. He is our Maula (Lord, Helper and Protector)." And in Allah let the believers put their trust. 9:51 "Verily, your Lord knows that you do stand (to pray at night) a little less than two-thirds of the night, or half the night, or a third of the night, and so does a party of those with you; and Allah measures the night and the day. He knows that you are unable to pray the whole night, so He has turned to you (in mercy). So recite you of the Qur’an as much as may be easy for you. He knows that there will be some among you sick, others travelling through the land, seeking of Allah’s bounty; yet others fighting in Allah’s Cause. So recite as much of the Qur’an as may be easy (for you); and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat and lend to Allah a goodly loan. And whatever good you send before you for yourselves, you will certainly find it with Allah, better and greater in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." 73:20 Fussilat: 41:30Verily, those who say: "Our Lord is Allah (Alone)," and then they stand firm, on them the angels will descend (at the time of their death) (saying): "Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!" 41:31"We have been your friends in the life of this world and are (so) in the Hereafter. Therein you shall have (all) that your inner-selves desire, and therein you shall have (all) for which you ask." 41:32"An entertainment from (Allah), the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." 41:33And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah’s (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims." 41:34The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one which is better (i.e., Allah ordered the faithful believers to be patient at the time of anger, and to excuse those who treat them badly), then verily! he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend. 41:35But none is granted it (the above quality) except those who are patient — and none is granted it except the owner of the great portion (of happiness in the Hereafter i.e., Paradise and in this world of a high moral character). 41:36And if an evil whisper comes to you from Shaitan (Satan), then seek refuge with Allah. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, All-Knower. 41:37And from among His Signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Prostrate not to the sun nor to the moon, but prostrate to Allah Who created them, if you (really) worship Him. 41:38But if they are too proud [to prostrate], then those who are with your Lord (i.e., the angels) glorify Him night and day, and never are they tired. 41:39And among His Signs (is this): that you see the earth barren, but when We send down water (rain) to it, it is stirred to life and growth (of vegetation). Verily, He Who gives it life, surely, (He) is Able to give life to the dead (on the Day of Resurrection). Indeed! He is Able to do all things. 41:40Verily, those who turn away from Our Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) are not hidden from Us. Is he who is cast into the Fire better, or he who comes securely on the Day of Resurrection? Do what you will. Verily, He is All-Seer of what you do. 41:41Verily, those who disbelieved in the Reminder (i.e., the Qur’an) when it came to them (shall receive the punishment). And verily, it is an honourable respected Book. 41:42Falsehood cannot come to it from before it or behind it: (it is) sent down by the All-Wise, Worthy of all praise (Allah). 41:43Nothing is said to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) except what was said to the Messengers before you. Verily, your Lord is the Possessor of forgiveness, and (also) the Possessor of painful punishment.

Tea Time @ Prayer Time

In this personal family story, rooted in conveying Allah’s message and witnessing His infinite wisdom, has also opened the door to discussing a topic that is often kept locked behind stigma: sex. It’s a topic society only seems to bring up when there’s someone to blame, an active scandal to dissect, or gossip that keeps the taboo alive—reinforcing shame and suppression. Yet in reality, Allah has made this private act one of the most natural and sacred parts of life. It is the worldly source of life itself, where He joins male and female not only to procreate, but to learn love, compassion, and understanding at the deepest level. Allah describes this bond in the Quran as a source of comfort and peace, using the word “tranquility.” It isn’t just about the intimate act itself, but about preserving intimacy with respect and love—keeping the bond alive and sacred.While we all know there’s more to marriage and relationships than physical intimacy, sex remains at the center of the marital bond because it nurtures that sacred core of love. Yet as society has evolved, this core has been neglected, its sacredness forgotten by many. This decline is a shared result of choices made by both men and women over time.The challenges are clear: men face the constant test of a higher sex drive, while women navigate the complexity of their emotional nature. Mixed with daily stress, ego, and the need to be “right” on both sides, this becomes a recipe for conflict, disconnection, and eventually, betrayal of the very purpose of marriage—to love, protect, and please each other sincerely.Fast forward to today, and parts of society have lost patience, slipping into autopilot when it comes to love. But Allah tells us He created Adam and, from him, Eve—from his rib. This isn’t a statement of inferiority, but a profound lesson: that women are created to be dependently strong, relying on the curved rib’s form. The curve itself reflects that women are independently dependent—a balance that men must understand as a trust from Allah to care for and honor women.Some might dismiss this as outdated, but Muslims believe men are entrusted to lead the home, to anchor the family, regardless of whether both spouses work. When men fail in this duty—whether by giving in to desire or neglecting spiritual responsibility—they risk “breaking the rib,” damaging what they were meant to protect.&nbsp;At the same time, women’s impatience isn’t always visible through words, but through actions: gossip, a desire for validation, materialism, impulsive decisions, or manipulating their husbands in unnecessary ways. These behaviors chip away at trust, making vulnerable men withdraw or even betray their vows—often to escape what feels like constant testing. But deceit and betrayal aren’t new—they’ve existed for as long as humans have struggled with desire and ego. The real danger lies in normalizing these betrayals under the assumption that as long as no one knows, there’s no harm. Yet for those who are God-conscious, the reality is different.It’s important for women to truly honor the concept and responsibility of being the curved rib—a creation that is strong yet naturally curved, balanced between dependence and independence. This balance isn’t a weakness; it is a unique design Allah has given us to protect, nurture, and strengthen the family bond.In this, we should be careful not to let our vulnerability or emotions become tools to wield control over our husbands. While women feel deeply and instinctively read between the lines, this gift shouldn’t be used to burden or test men unnecessarily. Instead, it sometimes means stepping up to help carry the load—even if that load seems “masculine” or beyond what we might normally do. Trust that when it is done sincerely, your husband will not leave you hanging; rather, he will feel supported, respected, and loved.It is also vital for women to honor their children by never letting personal issues with their father spill over into how they act around their children—or worse, turning the children against their father. Doing so plants seeds of disrespect and dishonor that can shape how the children perceive love, trust, and family. Children deserve to see the best of both parents, even in times of conflict, so they can grow up grounded in respect rather than shaped by resentment.Leaving behind the realm of gossip is another crucial step. Gossip often appears harmless, but it subtly poisons the heart and keeps us busy judging others rather than reflecting inward. By stepping away from it, we open our hearts to Allah’s added light of understanding, bringing barakeh (blessing) into our marriages, daily lives, and connections.When our souls are constantly charged with judgment over other people’s lives, we pay for it in ways we might not see—through reflections of Allah’s wisdom in our tests and the outcomes of our choices, tied to the knowledge we carry and especially the knowledge we choose to ignore. Recognizing this helps us live with greater sincerity and humility, staying mindful of our sacred roles: to protect what Allah entrusted us with, to honor His design, and to nurture love that is sincere, peaceful, and free of hidden debts. 38:34And, indeed We did try Sulaiman (Solomon) and We placed on his throne Jasad (a body), and he did return (to Us in repentance). 38:35He said: "My Lord! Forgive me, and bestow upon me a kingdom such as shall not belong to any other after me. Verily, You are the Bestower." 38:36So, We subjected to him the wind; it blew gently by his order whithersoever he willed, 38:37And also the Shayatin (devils) from the jinn (including) every kind of builder and diver, 38:38And also others bound in fetters. 38:39[Saying]: "This is Our gift, so spend you or withhold, no account will be asked of you." 38:40And verily, he enjoyed a near access to Us, and a good final return (Paradise). Surah At-Tahrim In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful1. O Prophet! Why do you forbid (for yourself) that which Allah has allowed to you, seeking to please your wives? And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.2. Allah has already ordained for you (O men) the absolution from your oaths. And Allah is your Maula (Lord, or Master) and He is the All-Knower, the All-Wise.3. And (remember) when the Prophet (ﷺ) disclosed a matter in confidence to one of his wives, then she told it (to another woman), and Allah made it known to him; he informed part thereof and left a part. Then when he told her (Hafsa) thereof, she said: "Who told you this?" He said: "The All-Knower, the All-Aware (Allah) has told me."4. If you two (wives of the Prophet ﷺ, namely ‘Aishah and Hafsa) turn in repentance to Allah, (it will be better for you), your hearts are indeed so inclined (to oppose what the Prophet ﷺ likes); but if you help one another against him (Muhammad ﷺ), then verily, Allah is his Maula (Lord, or Protector), and Jibreel (Gabriel), and the righteous among the believers; and furthermore, the angels are his helpers.5. It may be if he divorced you (all) that his Lord will give him instead of you, wives better than you - Muslims (who submit to Allah), believers, obedient (to Allah), turning to Allah in repentance, worshipping Allah sincerely, fasting or emigrants (for Allah's sake), previously married and virgins.6. O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allah, but do that which they are commanded.7. (It will be said in the Hereafter): "O you who disbelieve! Make no excuses this Day! You are being requited only for what you used to do."8. O you who believe! Turn to Allah with sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will expiate from you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow, on the Day when Allah will not disgrace the Prophet (Muhammad ﷺ) and those who believe with him. Their light will run forward before them and (with their Records — Books of deeds) in their right hands they will say: "Our Lord! Keep perfect our light for us and grant us forgiveness. Verily, You are Able to do all things."9. O Prophet (Muhammad ﷺ)! Strive hard against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be harsh against them; their abode is Hell, and worst indeed is that destination.10. Allah sets forth an example for those who disbelieve: the wife of Nuh (Noah) and the wife of Lut (Lot). They were under two of Our righteous slaves, but they both betrayed them (by rejecting their husbands' teachings); so they [Nuh (Noah) and Lut (Lot)] availed them (their respective wives) not against Allah and it was said: "Enter the Fire along with those who enter!"11. And Allah has set forth an example for those who believe: the wife of Fir‘aun (Pharaoh), when she said: "My Lord! Build for me a home with You in Paradise, and save me from Fir‘aun (Pharaoh) and his work, and save me from the people who are Zalimun (polytheists, wrongdoers and disbelievers in Allah)."12. And Maryam (Mary), the daughter of 'Imran who guarded her chastity; and We breathed into (the sleeve of her shirt or her garment) through Our Ruh [i.e., Jibreel (Gabriel)], and she testified to the truth of the Words of her Lord, and (also believed in) His Scriptures, and she was of the Qanitin (i.e., obedient to Allah).

Beholder and Holder

To all who have a close eye on my life, judging me, holding me in the legal bind of captivity, depriving me and my ex-husband from co-parenting the way Allah asks us to uphold:Your interference, fueled by your own life differences, keeps projecting judgment for something you’re all going to be proven wrong for. You made ill statements and passed judgment on me for following Allah’s guidance—the same guidance that once let me give close care in your lives before all this came about. You’ve chosen to depict your own fears as a way to perpetrate me, to make me into an enemy, so my children stay fearful of your impatient reactions instead of trusting the inherent understanding Allah placed in their hearts about their lives, their mother, and their father.You expect God to consider your lives kindly, yet act like you own my soul—burning me with the little time and energy you give to actually mind your own business. Deep down, you’re all contributing because you truly think I’m lying about Allah’s guidance: that I’m a woman trying to claim being a messenger, seeking fame by saying I’m the reincarnation of Fatima Zahra, or trying to seduce men when, in truth, they only show me respect instead of unnecessary flirting. The list of what you enjoy telling yourselves goes on—and it’ll keep going as long as you think I’m the main show.The reality is: Allah is the main show you’re all missing. And yes, He reincarnated me, had me live these challenges—regardless of your approval—and authority has the raw proof of it all. I’ve said before this is a family trial and a community affair for the sake of a renewal of faith that Allah Himself will deliver the results of. Our integrity, morals, values, and ethics are involved, and He’s not going to waste any good that’s been given.And I’ll say this—call it conceited or really confident—but how you treat me is central to this whole trial. Allah will prove everything I say. Remember: I gave up what I did for His sake, while you framed it as me cheating with Garcia and trying to save my son. But ultimately, this is a story about who can break generational curses versus those who choose not to—because faith this pure was never meant to divide even the closest family members. Yet here we are, divided: some by distance, most by society’s devising attitude.In captivity, even the closest people can make you feel low and needy, judging your requests based on mood, benefit, or boredom—defeating the purpose of offering help, then turning that “help” into credit, acting like life is Malibu when in truth they treat you like you live on Skid Row.So yes, the “conceited” suggestion that must be said is this: Allah warns about ignoring His signs and being irresponsible with the resources He provides—sometimes hidden in plain sight to test your intentions. And so, after over two years in your limelight, I highly suggest you go back in time, remember life as it was before the fabric I chose to wear became your personal obsession—and remember that my divorce is personal, and still is, no matter what you’ve been told.Allah has also revealed that a personal video of me has been exploited—by His will, I suppose, to show the leverage people want to keep over me. Yet this same video has, by Allah’s design, opened the hearts of men of understanding to see Allah in a new light through this family trial, and to see a similar concept regarding Garcia too. The claim that he and I ever had personal contact, that I violated my marriage, is exaggerated—because Allah Himself placed a form of true connection between our hearts but from afar. And while my dreams have drastically decreased to about 10% in the last two years (so Allah channels guidance into intuition rather than dreams as proof), Allah has revealed that He has me visit Ryan’s dreams to keep that connection from afar and to help him understand the wisdom behind this distance. I myself have never had dreams where I speak with him—only visions from Allah showing me what I need to know.And to conclude: anyone who truly wants to take this message seriously already knows exactly what they need to do—because that’s the real concept of faith: wanting to be fair, wanting to be true. This is what Allah is encouraging: a protocol for you to practice, to prepare yourself for the ultimate need everyone keeps asking about in this matter—His Proof. And that kind of proof takes a long time coming.I can’t tell you exactly when that will be. Even Mufti Menk said, five years ago, that life can take years to unfold—because real change isn’t about changing who we are completely, but about refining what we grew up knowing, shaping it into the corrections Allah guides us to see through this unique journey of learning and unlearning. 17:40 Has then your Lord (O Muhammad ﷺ) preferred for you sons, and taken for Himself from among the angels daughters? Verily! You indeed utter an awful saying. 17:41 And surely, We have explained (Our warnings) in this Qur'an (to the people), in various ways, that they might remember (or receive admonition), but it increases them in naught save aversion. 17:42 Say (O Muhammad ﷺ to these polytheists, pagans, etc.): "If there had been other gods along with Him, as they assert, then they would certainly have sought out a way to the Lord of the Throne (Allah)." 17:43 Glorified and High is He! From ‘Uluwan Kabira’ (Great is His Highness)! Far is He above what they say! 17:44 The seven heavens and the earth and all that is therein, glorify Him, and there is not a thing but glorifies His Praise. But you understand not their glorification. Truly, He is Ever Forbearing, Oft-Forgiving. 17:45 And when you (Muhammad ﷺ) recite the Qur'an, We put between you and those who believe not in the Hereafter, an invisible veil (or screen their hearts, so they hear or understand it not). 11:50 And to ‘Ad (people We sent) their brother Hud. He said: "O my people! Worship Allah! You have no other god but Him. Certainly, you do nothing but invent (lies).” 11:51 "O my people! I ask of you no reward for it (the Message); my reward is only from Him Who created me. Will you not then understand?" 11:52 "And O my people! Ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him, He will send you (from the sky) abundant rain, and add strength to your strength, so do not turn away as Mujrimun (criminals, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah)." 11:53 They said: "O Hud! You have not brought us any clear proof, and we are not going to leave our gods on your (mere) saying! And we are not believers in you." 11:54 "All that we say is that some of our gods have seized you with evil (madness)." He said: "I call Allah to witness and bear you witness that I am free from that which you ascribe as partners in worship.” 11:55 "(With Him). So plot against me, all of you, and give me no respite." 11:56 "I put my trust in Allah, my Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving (living) creature but He has grasp of its forelock. Verily, my Lord is on a Straight Path (the truth)." 11:57 "So if you turn away, still I have conveyed the Message with which I was sent to you. My Lord will make another people succeed you, and you will not harm Him at all. Verily, my Lord is Guardian over all things." 11:58 And when Our Commandment came, We saved Hud and those who believed with him by a Mercy from Us, and We saved them from a severe torment.

Fair Rights: Wanting to Be True

There are so many easy ways Allah ﷻ makes belief attainable for us. It’s not a blind walk of delusion or a dreamy case of wishful hope. Rather, belief becomes a natural attraction to the truth — something the soul instinctively invites when our integrity remains intact and unshaken. If integrity is ever compromised for personal gain, then it was never truly integrity to begin with, but only a temporary performance.Believing in Allah and His unseen reality means living life with a dual awareness: doing the right thing when nobody is watching, and doing the right thing because Allah is always watching. This isn’t an empty ritual; it’s a deeply rooted commitment to align what we know, what we feel, and what we do — even when it’s inconvenient.As Muslims, we’re sometimes asked by non-Muslims why faith seems to demand so much “work.” Often, this question springs from a need to justify seeking a way out — a human tendency shaped by society’s preference for shortcuts. But life itself doesn’t pause; its fleeting nature doesn’t change. Reality only “bites” if we refuse to see it for what it is.At our core, we’re all built the same — all born into vulnerability, needing milk to survive. Allah could have made us independent from birth, but instead, He made us needful of love, care, and connection. In that design, He taught humanity about providing, about compassion, and about shared responsibility — a framework meant for every soul. The difference among us isn’t in that divine design, but in how each of us deals with it within the story of our own lives.If we begin to compare how much milk we had or which family gave more, then we miss the deeper purpose: to learn and build, not to divide and conquer. Integrity practiced sincerely draws the truth closer, to the extent we are ready and able to hold it. Allah ﷻ never burdens us beyond our capacity — just as He does not expect an integrity that would shatter our faith under pressure.So why does the path sometimes feel hard? Because faith calls us to look critically within ourselves. At its heart, Allah’s guidance is a living invitation to correct our faults — gently, honestly, and persistently. We’re asked to make excuses for the mistakes of others, yet hold ourselves to a higher standard: not to be harsh or self-punishing, but to be patient with our own missteps without letting them become excuses.In reality, this isn’t about being “hard” on ourselves. It’s about protecting the sacred trust of integrity so we don’t trade it away for a quick fix, an easy lie, or a fleeting comfort. Allah created us to learn from one another, and within that divine framework, to keep polishing our hearts and actions — until doing the right thing feels as natural as breathing, whether anyone sees it or not. 50:16 And indeed We have created man, and We know what his ownself whispers to him. And We are nearer to him than his jugular vein (by Our Knowledge). 50:17 (Remember!) that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his actions). 50:18 Not a word does he (or she) utter, but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).51:20 And on the earth are signs for those who have Faith with certainty. 51:21 And also in your ownselves. Will you not then see? 51:22 And in the heaven is your provision, and that which you are promised. 51:23 Then, by the Lord of the heaven and the earth, it is the truth, just as it is the truth that you can speak. 67:12 Verily! Those who fear their Lord unseen, theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise). 67:13 And whether you keep your talk secret or disclose it, verily, He is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men). 67:14 Should not He Who has created know? And He is the Most Kind and Courteous (to His slaves), All-Aware (of everything). 67:15 He it is Who has made the earth subservient to you, so walk in the paths thereof and eat of His provision. And to Him will be the Resurrection. 67:16 Do you feel secure that He, Who is over the heaven (Allah), will not cause the earth to sink with you, and then it should quake? 67:17 Or do you feel secure that He, Who is over the heaven (Allah), will not send against you a violent whirlwind? Then you shall know how (terrible) has been My Warning? 67:18 And indeed those before them belied (the Messengers), then how terrible was My denial (punishment)! 67:19 Do they not see the birds above them, spreading out their wings and folding them in? None upholds them except the Most Beneficent (Allah). Verily, He is the All-Seer of everything. 67:20 Who is he besides the Most Beneficent (Allah) that can be an army to you to help you? The disbelievers are in nothing but delusion. 67:21 Who is he that can provide for you if He should withhold His provision? Nay, but they continue to be in pride (and) fleeing (from the truth). 67:22 Is he who walks prone (without seeing) on his face, more rightly guided, or he who (sees and) walks upright on a Straight Way (Islamic Monotheism)? 67:23 Say it is He Who has created you and endowed you with hearing and seeing, and hearts. Little thanks you give. 67:24 Say: It is He Who has created you from the earth, and to Him shall you be gathered (in the Hereafter). 33:24 That Allah may reward the men of truth for their truth, and punish the hypocrites if He will, or accept their repentance by turning to them (in Mercy). Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 33:25 And Allah drove back those who disbelieved in their rage; they gained no advantage (booty). Allah sufficed for the believers in the fighting. And Allah is Ever All-Strong, All-Mighty. &nbsp; 33:36 It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed into a plain error. &nbsp; 33:43 He it is Who sends Salat (His blessings) on you, and His angels too (ask Allah to bless and forgive you), that He may bring you out from darkness into light. And He is Ever Most Merciful to the believers. &nbsp; 33:47 And announce to the believers (in Islamic Monotheism) the glad tidings, that they will have from Allah a Great Bounty. 33:48 And obey not the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and harm them not (until you are ordered), and put your trust in Allah. And Sufficient is Allah as a Wakil (Trustee, or Disposer of affairs). &nbsp; 33:56 Allah sends His Salat (Graces, Honours, Blessings, Mercy, etc.) on the Prophet (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) and also His angels too (ask Allah to bless and forgive him). O you who believe! Send your Salat on (ask Allah to bless) him (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), and (you should) greet (salute) him with the Islamic way of greeting (salutation i.e. As-Salamu ‘Alaikum). 33:57 Verily, those who annoy Allah and His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) Allah has cursed them in this world, and in the Hereafter, and has prepared for them a humiliating torment. 33:58 And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin. 33:59 O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies. That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Is it Paving or Behaving?

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Tawhid — the oneness of Allah — is often taught as a simple creed: there is no God but Allah. Yet, as faith deepens, its meaning unfolds in many layers that speak not just to belief, but to perception, intention, and the way we navigate existence itself.In my own journey, I did not realize at first that what I called intuition — that inner pull toward honesty, fairness, and patience — was, in reality, Allah’s guidance. It was the whisper of fitrah: the natural inclination Allah placed in every soul. It always served my rights, because it served the truth Allah made me capable of perceiving. But living in a time when so much of life feels on display and subject to quick judgment, it becomes naturally evideint how the display of this guidance is being perceived to an audience.&nbsp; Society, as it stands, is built to keep speculation alive. Constant debate, suspicion, and the delight in contradiction serve as entertainment; they keep the collective ego occupied. Agreement — which often emerges from sincerity and truth — is discouraged because it threatens to end the game. Once truth is recognized, people are no longer bound together by the thrill of speculation; they find independence, and the crowd loses its purpose. In this way, the huddle of society remains intact, driven by what is unsaid and unresolved.Yet, behind every loud claim and stubborn disagreement is something more fragile: the neglected child within each person, craving the security that comes from being right — because they once felt unseen or unheard. The insistence on being right becomes a shield, a borrowed sense of worth, an illusion of control. And in that insistence, the ego finds its false rights: rights that serve the self, rather than truth.We live in a time where many of us become obsessed with having our faults accepted or even celebrated — rather than acknowledged and corrected. To keep that comfort, we sometimes resort to small lies, or even big ones, just to “kick it,” to stay part of the circle that reassures us. Instead of striving to align ourselves with truth, we use the collective bind of society as a cop-out, as if the agreement of others could make what is wrong somehow right.In this way, ignorance becomes a refuge: blissful because it spares us the pain of confronting our own contradictions. But Allah doesn’t want us to insult our own intelligence by ignoring what we inherently know in our hearts. We’ve been given fitrah, reason, revelation, and conscience — all the tools we need to recognize truth from falsehood. And even though life comes with free will, it also comes with a kind of “easy safety mode”: the guidance that keeps us from stepping beyond our limits.True tawhid calls us beyond the need to perform for others or to have our faults accepted just to soothe the ego. It reminds us that ultimate authority and truth belong only to Allah, and that our intuition — when it truly serves justice, mercy, and sincerity — is part of His guidance. In the many layers of tawhid, we learn to let go of the illusion that our worth comes from speculation, control, or public validation, and instead return to the quiet certainty that Allah alone is sufficient.This understanding also teaches us not to step beyond our capacity or overestimate our knowledge, deceiving ourselves into thinking we know all there is to know. Real growth isn’t about forcing others to embrace our shortcomings, but about turning inward — acknowledging our faults before Allah, and striving to do better for His sake, even if no one else sees. In aligning with Him, we discover the unity, humility, and sincerity our hearts were always meant to seek.Disclaimer: This reflection invites readers to approach the Quran as a book they want to believe is true, rather than dissecting it with a cold, magnifying detachment that risks turning guidance into speculation and truth into doubt.Just as we nurture our closest relationships with unconditional love, integrity, and openness, so too should we approach the Quran: as a living book of life meant to transform hearts, not as an object to prove wrong.Judgment Day is ultimately about having integrity — about facing our choices honestly. Hell isn’t something to admire for its harsh warnings; it’s a place no one wants to end up, a reality that should soften hearts, not harden them. And the fear of God isn’t terror for its own sake — it’s the awe of knowing our lives rest in the safest, most just and merciful hands we will ever know.Life’s painful moments often reflect the long unfolding of human choices across history. In those moments, the Quran teaches us to seek understanding from Allah, the One who holds the reasons and wisdom behind it all.Read gently. Read humbly. And above all, read with the intention to connect, not to conquer.٨٥ يَوْمَ نَحْشُرُ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ إِلَى ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ وَفْدًا 85. The Day We shall gather the righteous to the Most Beneficent (Allah), like a delegation (presented before a king).٨٦ وَنَسُوقُ ٱلْمُجْرِمِينَ إِلَىٰ جَهَنَّمَ وِرْدًا 86. And We shall drive the sinners to Hell, like thirsty cattle driven down to water.٨٧ لَا يَمْلِكُونَ ٱلشَّفَـٰعَةَ إِلَّا مَنِ ٱتَّخَذَ عِندَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ عَهْدًا 87. None shall have the power of intercession, but such a one as has received permission (or promise) from the Most Beneficent (Allah).٨٨ وَقَالُوا۟ ٱتَّخَذَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ وَلَدًا 88. And they say: The Most Beneficent (Allah) has begotten a son (or children).٨٩ لَقَدْ جِئْتُمْ شَيْـًٔا إِدًّا 89. Indeed you have brought forth (said) a terrible evil thing.٩٠ تَكَادُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتُ يَتَفَطَّرْنَ مِنْهُ وَتَنشَقُّ ٱلْأَرْضُ وَتَخِرُّ ٱلْجِبَالُ هَدًّا 90. Whereby the heavens are almost torn, and the earth is split asunder, and the mountains fall in ruins,٩١ أَن دَعَوْا لِلرَّحْمَـٰنِ وَلَدًا 91. That they ascribe a son (or offspring or children) to the Most Beneficent (Allah).٩٢ وَمَا يَنبَغِى لِلرَّحْمَـٰنِ أَن يَتَّخِذَ وَلَدًا 92. But it is not suitable for (the Majesty of) the Most Beneficent (Allah) that He should beget a son (or offspring or children).٩٣ إِن كُلُّ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ إِلَّآ ءَاتِى ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ عَبْدًا 93. There is none in the heavens and the earth but comes unto the Most Beneficent (Allah) as a slave.٩٤ لَّقَدْ أَحْصَىٰهُمْ وَعَدَّهُمْ عَدًّا 94. Verily, He knows each one of them, and has counted them a full counting.٩٥ وَكُلُّهُمْ ءَاتِيهِ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ فَرْدًا 95. And everyone of them will come to Him alone on the Day of Resurrection (without any helper, or protector or defender).٩٦ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ سَيَجْعَلُ لَهُمُ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ وُدًّا 96. Verily, those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, the Most Beneficent (Allah) will bestow love for them (in the hearts of the believers).٩٧ فَإِنَّمَا يَسَّرْنَـٰهُ بِلِسَانِكَ لِتُبَشِّرَ بِهِ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ وَتُنذِرَ بِهِ قَوْمًا لُّدًّا 97. So We have made this (the Qur’an) easy in your own tongue (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), only that you may give glad tidings to the pious and righteous (Al‑Muttaqun), and warn with it the most quarrelsome people.٩٨ وَكَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا قَبْلَهُم مِّن قَرْنٍ هَلْ تُحِسُّ مِنْهُم مِّنْ أَحَدٍ أَوْ تَسْمَعُ لَهُمْ رِكْزًا 98. And how many a generation before them have We destroyed? Can you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) find a single one of them or hear even a whisper of them?

To Seem or Not To Be

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Reading the Quran is a fundamental part of faith. It is not just a book, but a living study guide—graciously given to help us return our souls to Allah in the purity they were created with. This act of reading and reflecting isn’t passive; it is an active, ongoing process that fine-tunes and strengthens our faith, because Allah created us to both progress and maintain.Without study, how would a non-Muslim come to belief? Just as no one becomes skilled in a craft, a trade, or even love itself without learning and reflecting, faith too requires effort and understanding. Allah, in His infinite wisdom, knows that we are shaped by history and circumstance. He created us as descendants of Adam (peace be upon him), who himself witnessed Paradise. But when Adam and Hawwa’ (Eve) (peace be upon them) exercised free will and listened to Iblis instead of holding firmly to Allah’s command, Allah instructed them to “descend” to earth—a place designed to test our free will against His guidance.In this life, Allah invites us to study for Paradise. Earth is both a test and a lesson: the Quran is our curriculum, and belief is the practice that keeps us aligned.Surah Nuh (71) beautifully reminds us of this very purpose. Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) called his people persistently, encouraging them to study Allah’s signs and return to Him:"(He said): 'O my people! Verily, I am a plain warner to you.'" "'That you should worship Allah (Alone), fear (be dutiful to) Him, and obey me,'" "'He (Allah) will forgive you of your sins and respite you to an appointed term…'" (71:2–4, Muhsin Khan) Nuh’s call shows that faith isn’t inherited by blood or culture alone; it’s nurtured through reflection and learning. Just as Nuh kept calling his people "night and day" (71:5), faith requires us to keep returning to the Quran—to think, question, and understand.Allah also directs us to look beyond words to the signs around us: 8. "Then verily, I called to them openly (aloud);" 9. "Then verily, I proclaimed to them in public, and I have appealed to them in private," 10. "I said (to them): 'Ask forgiveness from your Lord; Verily, He is Oft-Forgiving;" 11. "'He will send rain to you in abundance;" 12. "'And give you increase in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers.'" "See you not how Allah has created the seven heavens one above another," "And has made the moon a light therein, and made the sun a lamp?" (71:15–16) These verses show that studying the Quran means studying life itself—understanding our purpose in the world Allah created, a world that points back to Him in every detail.Ultimately, like Adam (peace be upon him), we were sent to earth with a choice: to live by our own limited will, or to study Allah’s guidance and return our soul to Him purified. As Nuh (peace be upon him) prayed:"My Lord! Forgive me and my parents, and him who enters my home as a believer, and all the believing men and women..." (71:28)By keeping the Quran close and living by its words, we learn how to navigate the challenges of free will while staying true to our divine purpose. Just as Adam’s story teaches, the journey back to Paradise isn’t just about origin or history—it is about continually seeking knowledge, reflecting, and applying what we learn so our souls stay nourished and it's efficacy is maintained.

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