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Wealth, status, possessions, and comfort can come and go, but the greatest fear of a wise believer is losing their connection with Allah.

• Money can be lost.

• Jobs can end.

• People and possessions can leave.

• Health and youth eventually fade.

A wise Muslim knows that all these things are temporary and were never meant to last forever.

• The real loss is when the heart becomes distant from Allah.

• When a person stops praying sincerely.

• When sins become normal.

• When the Qur'an no longer affects the heart.

• When remembrance of Allah becomes rare.

This is a far greater loss than losing wealth or status because closeness to Allah is the source of true peace, guidance, and success in both this life and the Hereafter.

Allah says:

“Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.” —

Al-Qur'an | Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:28

A believer may lose money and still be rich with Allah. But if they gain the whole world while losing their relationship with Allah, they have lost what matters most.

Ask yourself: If I lost my wealth, I would notice immediately. But would I notice if my heart became distant from Allah? The wise believer worries more about the second loss than the first.

A believer understands that nothing happens without Allah's wisdom. When difficulties come, instead of only focusing on "Why me?", they try to reflect:

• Is Allah teaching me patience?

• Is Allah bringing me closer to Him?

• Is Allah reminding me to make more duʿāʾ?

• Is Allah purifying my sins?

• Is Allah protecting me from something worse?

• Is Allah strengthening my faith and character?

The question changes from complaining about the test to learning from the test.

Allah says:

"Perhaps you dislike something which is good for you and like something which is bad for you. Allah knows and you do not know." —

Al-Qur'an

This verse reminds us that Allah's wisdom is greater than our understanding.

Imagine you lose a job, fail an exam, or face a disappointment.

Instead of only saying:

"Why did Allah do this to me?"

A believer also asks:

"What lesson is Allah teaching me?"

Maybe it teaches:

• Patience (ṣabr)

• Reliance upon Allah (tawakkul)

• Gratitude

• Humility

• Repentance

• Perseverance

Remember that every circumstance in life carries a lesson, wisdom, or hidden mercy from Allah.

A wise believer sees every hardship as a classroom, every test as a lesson, and every decree of Allah as part of a greater wisdom that may not be visible today but will become clear one day.

Are you ready for the life of Akhirah...?

10 bad habits to quit to grow a better connection with Allah:-

•Delaying Salah –

Praying outside its appointed time out of laziness or distraction, when punctuality in prayer is a core obligation.

• Excessive screen time & entertainment

– Spending hours on social media, music, or mindless content that distances the heart from Allah's remembrance.

• Backbiting (Ghibah)

– Talking about others' faults behind their back, which the Quran compares to eating the flesh of a dead brother.

• Wasting food

– Overeating or discarding food carelessly, contrary to the Prophet Muhammed (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) teachings on moderation and gratitude.

• Neglecting the Quran

– Going days or weeks without reciting or reflecting on Allah's word, leaving it abandoned on the shelf.

• Bad temper & harsh speech

– Losing control of the tongue with anger, insults, or cursing, which contradicts the Prophet Muhammed (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) gentle character.

• Procrastinating Tawbah (repentance)

– Assuming there is always "tomorrow" to repent, while death has no appointment.

• Missing Fajr

– Sleeping through the dawn prayer, one of the most beloved acts to Allah and a protection for the day ahead.

• Keeping bad company

– Surrounding oneself with those who normalize sin and weaken one's faith and moral resolve.

• Showing off (Riya)

– Performing acts of worship or goodness to impress people rather than seeking Allah's pleasure alone, which nullifies the reward.

No matter how far you feel from Allah, the door of repentance is never closed—and in Ramadan, it is wide open with mercy.

Sin hardens the heart, but repentance softens it and brings the soul back to life. Do not let shame stop you from returning, because Allah is more pleased with sincere repentance than you are regretful of your sins. Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) taught us that Allah accepts repentance again and again, as long as the servant turns back with honesty and sincerity.

This life is short, and the Hereafter is certain, so do not delay returning to Allah thinking you have time. Come back with humility, admit your weakness, and ask for forgiveness with a truthful heart. A single moment of sincere repentance in Ramadan can erase years of mistakes, because Allah loves to forgive—and He never turns away a servant who comes back seeking His mercy.

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Those who show mercy will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Show mercy to those on earth, and the One in the heavens will show mercy to you."

Every act of kindness you extend — a warm word, a helping hand, a patient heart — is not just a good deed, it is a mirror of your faith. A heart hardened toward people is a heart drifting from Allah, because the closer you draw to Him, the softer you become toward His creation.

On the Day of Judgment, it will not only be your prayers and fasting that are weighed, but how you treated people when no one was watching — when it cost you something, when the person was difficult, when you were tired. Do not wait for someone to deserve your mercy before you give it. Allah showed you mercy before you earned it. So look around you today — your aging parent, your overwhelmed neighbor, the person quietly drowning in hardship — and ask yourself sincerely: Am I being a vessel of Allah's mercy, or am I blocking it? The door of mercy you open for others is the very door Allah will open for you.

The Qur’an is not meant to sit closed on a shelf; it is meant to live in your heart and guide your life. Ramadan is the month when Allah sent down Qur’an, so even a busy schedule is not an excuse to stay distant from it.

The Qur’an is a direct conversation from your Creator, a letter written specifically for your heart, your struggles, your fears, and your hopes. You do not need long hours—start with a few verses after prayer, listen while commuting, or reflect on one meaning before sleep. What matters is consistency and sincerity.

Recite the Qur’an. Reflect on its meanings.There is soo much Barakah into life from doing so.

Ask yourself: When was the last time Allah spoke to me through His words and I truly listened? The Qur’an softens hard hearts, corrects hidden habits, and reminds you of the Hereafter when this world distracts you. Approach it with humility, even if you feel far, because every step toward the Qur’an is a step toward Allah—and Allah never turns away a servant who comes back with a sincere heart.

Before you perform your salah, before you begin your fasting, before you recite a single verse from the Quran— ask yourself: Who am I doing this for? This is the power of Niyyah, intention, the invisible force that transforms your ordinary actions into acts of worship, or reduces your acts of worship into empty rituals.

The Prophet Muhammed (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him)said, *"Actions are but by intentions, and every person shall have only what they intended."

This means two people can stand side by side in Taraweeh — one earning mountains of reward, the other leaving with nothing, and the only difference between them is what lived in their heart. Ramadan is not just a test of your hunger and thirst; it is a test of your sincerity. Every morning before Fajr, before the world wakes up and distracts you, pause — even for ten seconds — and renew your intention. Tell yourself: "I am fasting today not for praise, not for routine, not for culture — but for Allah alone." Because on the Day of Judgement, your fasting will not be weighed by how many hours you starved, but by how purely you meant it.

Guard your Niyyah like you guard your fast — fiercely, consciously, and daily in every act of good deed— because a sincere intention made in a quiet moment can outweigh a lifetime of hollow deeds.

Ramadan isn’t just about an empty stomach—it’s about an empty heart made full again. Hunger reminds you how weak you are without food; prayer and Qur’an remind you how lost you are without Allah.

The fast cleans the body, yes, but its real work is on the heart: burning away pride, impatience, and heedlessness so mercy can take root. Every time you choose patience over anger, charity over greed, silence over gossip, you’re not just “keeping the fast”—you’re scrubbing rust from your soul.

This month is a mirror: What you feed grows, and what you starve dies. Feed sincerity, humility, remembrance of death and the Hereafter, remembrance of Allah and they’ll outlive Ramadan. Let the hunger teach you what the soul feels like when it depends on nothing but its Lord.

Suhoor and iftar are not just meals; they are moments filled with mercy and meaning. Waking up for suhoor teaches sincerity—choosing Allah over sleep, reminding us that small, hidden acts are beloved to Him.

Breaking the fast at iftar softens the heart, making us feel deep gratitude for blessings we often forget, like water and dates. These moments train humility, reminding us how weak we truly are without Allah’s help. The Sunnah teaches us to keep suhoor simple and to break the fast quickly when the time is right for iftar, showing that Islam is built on balance, mercy, and ease, as practiced by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him).

Du‘as are highly accepted before the time of iftar—so ask not only for this world, but for forgiveness and a good ending in the Hereafter. If we eat with remembrance, gratitude, and sincerity, even our meals become a form of ibadah.

Patience and self-discipline are signs of a strong heart, not a weak one. When anger rises, pause and remember that every word you speak is written, and every reaction is seen by Allah. Controlling your tongue is harder than controlling your hands, but it is more beloved to Allah.

Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) taught that the strong person is not the one who overpowers others, but the one who controls his ownself when angry. Bad habits grow when we act without thinking, but sincerity in worship begins when we choose Allah over our desires.

This life is short, and the Hereafter is long—do not trade eternal peace for a moment of anger or careless speech. Be humble enough to admit your flaws, patient enough to correct them, and sincere enough to struggle for Allah even when no one is watching, for Allah never wastes the effort of a self-controlled soul.

Ramadan Reminders.....

Fasting in Ramadan is not just about feeling hungry or tired; it is about training the soul. When you choose to stay away from food, drink, and desires for the sake of Allah, you learn self-control—proving that you are not a slave to habits, urges, or comfort.

Hunger softens the heart and opens the eyes, helping you feel the pain of those who live with less every day, building real empathy, not just words. Most importantly, fasting grows God-consciousness (taqwa): you stay away from what is halal in private, knowing Allah sees you, so how can you take sins lightly?

Ramadan reminds us that this world is temporary, and the Hereafter is near. The empty stomach humbles the ego, the quiet hunger strengthens sincerity, and every fast asks a deep question: If I can leave food for Allah, can I also leave sins?

This is the true purpose of fasting—to return to Allah with a heart that is softer, cleaner, and more aware of Him, as guided by the Qur'an.

Fasting in Ramadan is not just about feeling hungry or tired; it is about training the soul. When you choose to stay away from food, drink, and desires for the sake of Allah, you learn self-control—proving that you are not a slave to habits, urges, or comfort. Hunger softens the heart and opens the eyes, helping you feel the pain of those who live with less every day, building real empathy, not just words. Most importantly, fasting grows God-consciousness (taqwa): you stay away from what is halal in private, knowing Allah sees you, so how can you take sins lightly? Ramadan reminds us that this world is temporary, and the Hereafter is near. The empty stomach humbles the ego, the quiet hunger strengthens sincerity, and every fast asks a deep question: If I can leave food for Allah, can I also leave sins? This is the true purpose of fasting—to return to Allah with a heart that is softer, cleaner, and more aware of Him, as guided by the Qur'an.

Salah.....

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