Gems For Jummah

End procrastination with the thought of death!

It's not always the love of this world that makes us fear death. For a Muslim the thought of not being able to ask forgiveness for our many sins or the ability to dedicate more time to good deeds is the most scary part. As we pass our busy days and sometimes get reminders of… Continue reading End procrastination with the thought of death!

Gems For Jummah

Defeating shaytan

If shaytan defeated me yesterday, I will defeat him today with repentance and good deeds - Sufyan At-Thawri Shaytan whispers to destroy us, but the moment we realise we have wronged, we must make amends. Turning to Allah in repentance and dedicating time to better deeds is the absolute best way to keep shaytan far… Continue reading Defeating shaytan

Gems For Jummah

Yusra prays everywhere

رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ "O my Lord! Make me one who performs As-Salat, and (also) from my offspring, our Lord! And accept my invocation." (14:40) My little Yusra 'performs salah' whenever and wherever. (In the pic, she's praying in the kitchen on a towel as I cook.) It brings me… Continue reading Yusra prays everywhere