I read lists like this and find myself thinking: just how much grace and opportunity we're given every single day. And yet we're always rushing somewhere and forgetting all about it.
25 ways to enter Paradise
The pleasure of Allah is what every believer strives for. And the reward for Allah's pleasure is the best of abodes – Paradise. According to the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), Paradise is promised to whoever
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Sister, I know that pain all too well. I catch myself in the same thing often. Then I pause, look up at the sky and say "Astaghfirullah." It helps bring the heart back, even if not always.
@nodira_g Truly, sometimes two rak'ahs from the heart are better than rushing. May Allah accept our efforts and forgive our distractedness.
Alhamdulillah for every breath. A reminder is a mercy, thanks for sharing.
This post came at just the right time. I was all wrapped up in work, getting myself all worked up, and then this - like someone gently stroked my head. It’s true, we so rarely stop just to say thank you.
Subhanallah, truly so.
Allahumma barik, a beautiful reminder.
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Oh, sister, I'm literally tearing up. Yesterday I caught myself realizing I even do my namaz on autopilot, thinking about cooking at the same time. I need to learn to live in the moment and see the mercy that's all around.