Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem
Asalamu alaikum!!!
A new day brings a new chance from Allah. This is a new chance for us to come closer to him in any way possible (that is halal of course). Allah is waiting for us to turn to Him, and acknlowledge that He is our Lord and Creator.
A few days ago a my friends uncle died (may Allah have mercy on His soul Ameen). This got me thinking more and more about death. His days in this world are now over, but yours is not. Do we have to wait until we leave this world to realise the importance of worshipping Allah. I am first and foremost telling myself this before I tell anyone else.
We do not realise that Allah is constantly watching and knowing what you are doing. We cannot hide anything for the all knower, but yet we feel like we can. Sis, who do you think you are? Do you think you are one of those people from final destination that can ‘cheat’ death? Even they all die in the end. Once you have realised there is an end for you, the road will InshAllah be smoother and better. You will feel more refreshed and begin to lose interest in idle things. This however, is where the Shaytan will be lurking about making a booby trap for you.
Stay strong! Stay Strong! Continue to remind yourself that Shaytan is and always will be an OPEN ENEMY to us! He is a clear enemeny that will continue to entice us to do evil until the end. He will continue to try his best to put darkness into our hearts, until it is completely hard and black. This is when he does not need us anymore as he has once again deceived one of the children of Adam.
Prevent this from happening sister (and brothers, even though this is more or less aimed at sisters). There are a few tips that you can follow InshAllah:-
Yahyaa Ibn Mu’aadh said: “The medicine of the heart is five things: Reading the Qur’an and pondering the meaning, having an empty stomach, praying at night, beseeching Allah at the time of suhoor and keeping company with righteous people”.
Follow these points and you will most definately feel and see a difference. Try to keep the Qur’an close to you and so whenever you have some spare time you can open it up and just read it InshAllah. Praying Qiyamul layl is like boosting up your low khushoo’ battery. Seriously, if you want to get closer to Allah, pray Qiyamul layl, this is when that extra bond is built because everyone else are sleeping. It is as if you are having a secret club with just you and your Creator.
Remember death more often, even if you need to have some small reminder around the house i.e. having a small note in the bedroom that says ‘one day you shall die’(you get my drift anyways). For me there are a few surahs/ayahs that make me think this way. Some of these are:
- “Every soul shall taste death; in the end to Us you shall be brought back” surah ankabut:57.
- Surat al takathur(the whole chapter)
- Surat al waqiah
- Surat al nab’a
There are loads to choose from, just read and find whichever that makes you realise more. Just ask Allah for guidance, Wallahi Dua’ is the power of the muslims. Just supplicate to God! Never underestimate the power of Dua’!!!
(any mistakes comes from me and shaytan may Allah forgive me, and any good comes from Allah alone.)
