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We are in a state of mixed emotions right now!! I could have done better.. How did Ramadan slip away so soon?  Why couldn't I attain what I wanted? So many questions lingering in our minds.. Husn al-Zann billah Have good thoughts about Allah. "I am as My servant thinks I am (or expects Me to be)" [Sahih Bukhari 7405, Sahih Muslim 2675]. We are humans and cannot be perfect but can strive to do Ihsan. Let's ask Allah humbly to accept our broken deeds and have mercy on us.. Always remember it is our efforts that Allah is looking at. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Be steadfast and aim for perfection, and rejoice, for no one will enter Paradise because of his deeds alone," and when asked if this included him, he replied, "Not even me, unless Allah envelops me in His mercy".

The thought about the special month of Ramadan excites the entire Muslim world. It is a feeling believers feel from deep within which cannot be expressed in words.  The warmth and peace lingers in the air, indeed a Blessed Month. But do our children also anticipate for the arrival of Ramadan? As parents and teachers, it is our duty to enlighten and spread the joy of Ramadan into their little hearts. Let’s try some ideas to inculcate the love of Ramadan in our children. 🗨️Talk about the month, not just when it is almost Ramadan.  Make them understand it is a “BIG DEAL”. This will make them wait for the month eagerly. ⭕Make halaqas for children of same age to allow them to share their views and thoughts about Ramadan. If not possible personally, an online meet involving lots of activities, fun crafts and online games will always keep them on their toes. Make sure you tell them the real purpose of fasting. “O You who believe! Fasting is prescribed upon you as it was prescribed o...

Bismillah!! Introducing a simple tracker to keep ourselves on track this Ramadan. You can simply download it from the below link and take a print out. Printable Ramadan Tracker

I am trying to grab words and put it together to express my amazement as a mother. I saw a video of a small boy reciting shahada to his little sister on her death bed, a little girl keeping her wasiya (declaration a person makes whilst alive regarding their property), toddlers staying strong after losing parents... If Allah made us witness these then definitely it is for a reason.  How did these mothers achieve to plant such strong, calm, brave, beautiful souls filled with Imaan?  The foundation of Tawakkul. The ability to see hereafter in front of their eyes with yaqeen. The amount of sabr. The smile of contentment. The dhikr of Allah in a very difficult situation. We are struggling, planning, learning, taking notes on how to become a better parent. Subhan Allah!!  These children and their parents living and the shaheed have shown us what is the  REAL TARBIYA or in simple words nurturing. May Allah forgive us our shortcomings and help us fulfill the responsibility h...

Before I forget, I wanted to pen down these reflections for myself to review later and I thought it might be beneficial to others if Allah wills. Today's Friday khutuba recording was about Surah Maryam.  ✨First Reflection The Imam spoke about how Zecharia (as) made a private dua asking Allah to grant him an heir from Allah Himself and pleasing to Allah. Maryam 19:5 وَإِنِّى خِفْتُ ٱلْمَوَٰلِىَ مِن وَرَآءِى وَكَانَتِ ٱمْرَأَتِى عَاقِرًا فَهَبْ لِى مِن لَّدُنكَ وَلِيًّا  And indeed, I fear the successors after me, and my wife has been barren, so give me from Yourself an heir Maryam 19:6 يَرِثُنِى وَيَرِثُ مِنْ ءَالِ يَعْقُوبَۖ وَٱجْعَلْهُ رَبِّ رَضِيًّا  Who will inherit me and inherit from the family of Jacob. And make him, my Lord, pleasing [to You]." How a dua becomes so beautiful when you are asking Allah for something, which is again for Allah!! ✨Second Reflection How a baby is born without a father. Once again, a miracle that shows the omnipotence of Allah. Maryam (a...

  The days are coming closer and our excitement is rising. We all by now know, fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink but striving to better ourselves. وَنَفْسٍ وَمَا سَوَّاهَا فَأَلْهَمَهَا فُجُورَهَا وَتَقْوَاهَا قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّاهَا By the soul and (by) Him who made it perfect, and then inspired it to understand what is wrong and what is right for it. Truly is successful the one who purifies (his soul) (Qur’an 91:7-9)   The verse just lays bare our motto. But cleansing our nafs is a challenge indeed. The struggle of one individual will be completely different from the other. I might be striving to be patient with my children while you are striving to start wearing hijab or may be trying to stop backbiting. I guess intention is what matters – as long as we are working to please Allah we are doing it right. Let us try to analyse ourselves to change into a better human being through Allah’s Help. 🔅Only Allah  (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) knows you b...