Even on the days, our minds can’t submit, our bodies should still make their way to Allah. I battle with major depression. Unlike sadness, I do not need a reason. I can be content with my haves and patient in my have-nots, and my trigger can be as mundane as a conversation gone wrong, with the effect as damaging as a fall into the deepest depressive episode, from the highest cliff of happiness I have climbed in a while. It sucks all joy, all connection from everything I hold dear. I become detached from everything, and that includes my Islam.
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Something about the true place of success.
Woke up this morning with a strong craving for motivation, some words of motivation that will push me out of this exhausting and unwilling place I have been for a while now. I knew for a fact that only the words of Allah will pierce my soul in an unimaginable way but I was very tired which made me quite reluctant.
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Personal development as it relates to Muslims.
Alhamdulillah for islam. Islam is a complete way of life and nothing has been left out of it. Through the Quran, the Hadith, sunnah of the prophet, and the way of the taabieen Muslims have a complete roadmap to life. Personal development is not left out and we see it in various ayahs of the Quran. This means it has been a part of Islam since the time of the Rasuul, the time of the revelation of the Quran.
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Intentional Practice: Striving to be a better Muslim
Islam is a gift that Allah has bestowed upon his chosen Servants. Some are born Muslim and others find their path to Islam later in life and we all say, “Alhamdulillah ala ni’imatil Islam”.
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Here is what happens when you don’t take action
You breed doubts and Fears… It’s as simple as that really..
Every time I get inspired to starts something, The what-ifs tend to creep in somehow…That silly voice can be a very loud and overwhelming one that you eventually be like, Yea right, I am not doing anymore.. All I hear is Fear! Fear! Fear!…
2020: The Year of Hope and Gratitude!
I personally feel even someone that doesn’t believe God does exist said “Thank You God ooo” at some point this year because Fam!!! 2020 had no chill at all….
Swipe! See verses from the Holy Qur’an on Justice
Here is to reminds us all that as Muslims, we aren’t allowed to be neutral in the face of conflicts, Oppression, and Injustice, No matter the odds, we have to always stand up to injustice as well as with the oppressed, See few verses from the Holy Qur’an that weighs on the importance of Justice / being just….
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah wa Barakatuhu..
Would you still say yes if he is less practicing than you are?
Wait! don’t just answer Yes or No, think about it first then go ahead and listen to the first episode of Cordial Talks with Barakah on Spotify, Google podcast, breaker, Anchor, or better still just click right on the link below… Continue reading Would you still say yes if he is less practicing than you are?
The All Smiles, All Happy Event: L-series event by Friends In Faith
I am so pumped for this reviews fam, For the first time in Lagos, I attended a well organized Islamic event! Emphasis on the word “Organized” and If you have been attending Islamic events In the last 6 months as I have, You know exactly what I mean…So I attended the Friends In Faith event on the 30th of December 2019 and rest assured I was blown away, The timing, The hall, The ambiance, The Food was just amazing Maa shaa Allah. Continue reading The All Smiles, All Happy Event: L-series event by Friends In Faith
Top 5 things I like about the new show on HalTv “Alhamdulillah it’s Jummah”
It’s Friday tomorrow and as usual, I am here anticipating a new episode of AIJ. If you are following me on social media, You already know about this show, Yes, I am pro-Haltv like that. Alhamdulillah It’s Jummah is an educating and refreshing show with amazing hosts and guests that airs every Friday evening on NTA and Arewa24 and guess what, You are also not left out if you have a busy schedule or live outside Nigeria because all episodes are available for you to watch on YouTube @ Haltv Africa, Isn’t that awesome? Continue reading Top 5 things I like about the new show on HalTv “Alhamdulillah it’s Jummah”