Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله writes:

“(The pain) of what has passed can not be removed by grieving over it, but only through:

• Acceptance (i.e. being pleased with Allāh’s Decree) (al-Ridhaa)

• Gratitude (al-Hamd)

• Patience (al-Sabr)

• Faith in Predestination
(al-Imaan bil-Qadr)

and the saying of the slave:

“It is the decree of Allāh and what He Wills, He Does” (قَدَّرَ اللَّهُ وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ).”

[Zaad al-Ma`aad | 2-327]

BENEFIT 238: The four categories of people who ascribe to Islam

Sheikh 'Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh said:

We can categorise people into four groups:

1⃣. مبتدع خالص
Pure innovators who do not adhere to the Sunnah whatsoever. These are eternally condemned to Hell, and there is no doubt about that.

2⃣. مبتدع مختلط
Those whose innovation is mixed with some truth. Such individuals deserve to enter Hell but will not remain there eternally.

3⃣. سني خالص
Pure adherents to the Sunnah. These will enter Paradise and do not deserve to enter Hell.

4⃣. سني مختلط
Those who follow the Sunnah but engage in sin, as mentioned in the Āyah:
{وَآخَرُونَ اعْتَرَفُوا بِذُنُوبِهِمْ خَلَطُوا عَمَلاً صَالِحاً وَآخَرَ سَيِّئاً}
"Some others have confessed their wrongdoing: they have mixed goodness with evil. It is right to hope that Allah will turn to them in mercy." [Quran 9:102].
These individuals deserve to enter Hell but will not remain there eternally.

[Liqaa Al-Baab Al-Maftooh (19)]

Why are Muslims more depressed and anxious than ever?

By design:

- no qur'ān
- no prayers
- more music
- fake personas
- no life purpose
- processed food
- delayed marriages
- 8 hours in a cubicle
- lost traditional roles
- less righteous friends
- success measured in $
- weak connection to Allāh

It's a recipe for spiritual decline.

#copyandpaste

Similarly, he (rahimahullahu) said elsewhere:
❝One's perfection lies in constantly seeking advancement in it (i.e., the journey). For if his aspiration is not to advance towards Allah at every moment, he will regress without even realizing it. So, there is absolutely no standing still on the path.❞

Madārij al-Sālikīn (2/177) Dār al Kitāb al 'Arabī.
Taken from the book: Fleeing to Allāh:
The Salaf & the Journey of Inner Growth
By Abū Suhailah ʿUmar Quinn
P.

The benefits of habitually listening to the Qurān when driving:

1. It will increase and strengthen your emān (Surat at-Tawbah: 124).
2. You will follow the Sunnah as the Messenger of Allah loved when the Quran was recited to him.
3. It will cause the Shaytan to flee from you.
4. It will take away the opportunity to commit sins (I.e. music, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube).
5. It will help you memorize and review what you have already memorized.
6. If you are studying Arabic language, it will aid you.

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“RISK IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN REGRET.” 👇🏿

1. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The surest way to success is always to try one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

2. “Out of confusion, find Simplicity..from discord, finds Harmony. In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein

3. “With the new day come new strength and new thoughts.” Eleanor Roosevelt

4..“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be accomplished without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller

5. “Keep your eyes fixed on the stars and your feet on the ground.” Theodore Roosevelt

6..“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” Henry David Thoreau

7..“The important thing is to only keep company with people who elevate you, whose presence brings out the best in you.” Epictetus

8. "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude..don't complain." Maya Angelou

9. “Setting goals is the first step to transforming the invisible into the visible.” Tony Robbins

10. “Knowing is not enough; you must apply. Wanting is not enough; you must do.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

.11. "Resolve never to be idle. No one will have occasion to complain about lack of time if they never waste time. It's amazing what you can accomplish if you are always in action." Thomas Jefferson

12..“Well done is better than well said.” Benjamin Franklin

13. “If you start by promising what you don’t even have yet, you will lose your desire to work for it.” paulo Coelho

14.."If you want to conquer fear, don't sit at home thinking about it. Go out and get busy." Dale Carnegie

15. “Move forward now. The future is not promised to anyone.” Wayne Dyer

16..“The quality of a man's life is proportional to his commitment to excellence, whatever his field of activity.” Vince Lombardi

17. “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do.

Drive carefully on this road called "LIFE", because people will switch lanes on you without a signal.

You never know what's around the next bend or who will suddenly cut you off. But don't let that stop you from enjoying the journey!

Take in the sights, appreciate the scenic views, and make the most of every mile. Remember to buckle up, be patient, and always keep a safe distance.

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and you'll encounter all sorts of drivers along the way.

After all, life is a journey, not a destination. The road may be long and winding, but with the right attitude, you'll arrive at your destination feeling fulfilled, grateful, and ready for whatever comes next. So drive carefully, drive kindly, and enjoy the ride!

Imaam Ahmad said:

“Do not follow my opinion; neither follow the opinion of Maalik, nor Shaafi’i, nor Awzaa’i, nor Thawri, but take from where they took.” [Ibn al-Qayyim in I’laam, 2/302]

🪴~ Read, Reflect, Take Heed

In this world, the believer is like a stranger passing through a land that he does not live in, his goal is to go home and his concern is to return to it. With this in mind, he takes only that amount of provision as would allow him to reach his destination, he does not compete with the people living in that land for nobility or honour and neither does he despair at any humiliation he faces from them.

[Book: The Journey of the Strangers by al-H‌āfiẓ ibn Rajab al-H‌anbalī, p. 90 | Translation: Abū Rumaysah | Dār us-Sunnah Publishers]

_Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullah said:_

*"The believer loves the believer and supports him in his absence, even if the lands distanced them and the times are far apart from each other."*

- ("Iqtidhaa' as-Siraat al-Mustaqeem" 1/105)

“Don't complicate life. We won't be here forever. Your time is too valuable to waste on nonsense.”

As you go through life, be mindful of where you allocate your time and energy. Choose paths that lead to growth, connection, and authenticity. Refuse to be ensnared by the trivial, the fleeting.

Your time is a currency of priceless value. Invest it wisely in pursuits that nourish your soul, uplift your spirit, and bring joy to your heart. Let each heartbeat resonate with purpose and fulfillment.

Orchestrate your moments with intention and reverence. Let each day be a testament to the significance of time, a reminder to cherish the present and savor the beauty of existence. ❤☀

"Not everyone who goes up on the minbar becomes a scholar "ALIM", and not everyone who appears on television becomes a sheikh."

✍🏽 The scholar Ibn Burjis (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "Today, many people have a wrong idea of what makes someone a scholar. They think anyone who gives a good sermon, delivers interesting lectures, or speaks well during the Friday sermon is a scholar who should be asked for religious advice and from whom knowledge should be taken. This is a sad and dangerous mistake, as it means giving knowledge to those who don't deserve it. When important matters are given to the wrong people, it leads to serious problems."

📓 Obstacles to Seeking Knowledge (p. 33).

- TB: Ummu Salma

When Islam first came to the Prophet, he didn't travelled to china to start spreading it, he started from his people. Whatever you want to do of goodness to help others, start from your household.

Today some people come online and do give away, they share money to strangers while their late siblings children are starving at home. If you want to help people, start from your home.

Help others. Even when you know they can't help you back.

It’s in those moments, when we extend our hand without expecting anything in return, that we find the truest meaning of kindness. Each act of giving becomes a small seed planted in the heart of another, one that may one day bloom in ways we cannot foresee. It's about the quiet satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference, even if the world never knows your name. Because in the end, the most beautiful things in life are the ones done with no expectation of reward, only with the hope of making someone's journey a little lighter, a little brighter.

Some of the Salaf used to say during illness when asking Allah for Shifaa,"Oh الله decrease the pains but not the reward, forgive our sins and grant us Afiyah اللهم امين.

Al-Imām al-Awzā’ee رحمه الله said to a man,

“I want a house next to people who do not backbite, who are not envious, nor those who have hatred. Therefore, he took me to the cemetery and said: ‘Here [this is the house you desire].’”

[Jāmi’ al-‘Ulūm al-Hikam, 2/182 | Al-Imām ibn Rajab al-Hanbali رحمه الله]

💎Not everyone or everything deserves a response...
Some people are just looking for attention.

Time is precious.💎

Being Muslim means being mindful

• Mindful of the way you act.

• Mindful of the way you speak.

• Mindful of your tongue and words.

• Mindful of the way you behave.

• Mindful of your manners and etiquettes.

• Mindful of avoiding gossip.

• Mindful of avoiding haram.

• Mindful of your haya.

• Mindful of seeking beneficial knowledge.

• Mindful of your intentions.

• Mindful of maintaining good hygiene.

• Mindful of your time.

• Mindful of your health and well-being.

• Mindful of your financial dealings.

• Mindful of your responsibilities.

• Mindful of your social media use & presence.

• Mindful of your Islamic obligations.

• Mindful of the rights of others.

• Mindful of your environment.

• Mindful of the company you keep.

• Mindful of the way you correct someone.

• Mindful of your morals and values.

• Mindful of Allah in every situation.

Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:

“If Allah gives you the privilege of praying at night, do not look at someone who is sleeping scornfully, because it is possible that someone who is sleeping is closer to Allah than you.”

[Madarīj as-Salikeen | Pg. 177]

Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) said:

“By Allah! One minute (of worship) is greater than a thousand Dirhams!”

[Silsilah al-Liqa' al-Shuhoori, 72, Ibn ‘Uthaymin (rahimahullah)]