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The Prophet ﷺ said: "There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The companions asked, "Not even jihad in the path of Allah?" He said, "Not even jihad in the path of Allah, except for the man who goes out with his life and his wealth and returns with neither." (Bukhari)

I want you to imagine having your book of records and turning to the days when it was Dhul Hijjah, seeing every good deed being multiplied in the tens of thousands, and then seeing how little you took advantage of it, then wishing you could turn back time and be given one more chance to change that, how would you do differently?

These are the greatest ten days of the entire year. The Hujjaj are guests of Allah in His sacred house. For those of us at home, this is our chance to compete with them in worship.

For those good deeds you told yourself you would eventually start, now is the time, when it would be the most rewarding outside of Laylatul Qadr.

Don't belittle even the smallest deeds like meeting others with a cheerful face.

Purify your intentions constantly and make every deed sincerely for Allah’s sake.

Have taqwa privately and publicly, you don't want anything to cancel out your deeds and make your efforts pointless.

Make dhikr the backbone of your days

The Prophet ﷺ specifically commanded us to increase in tahlil, takbir, and tahmid during these days. Don't let an hour pass without your tongue being moist with the remembrance of Allah. Get a finger counter and aim high. 10,000+ is not unrealistic if you stay consistent.

Prioritise:

• Istighfar: seeking forgiveness is the best of dhikr
• SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illAllah, Allahu Akbar: explicitly encouraged in these days
• Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ: for every one you send, Allah sends ten back, forgives ten sins, and raises you ten degrees in rank

Reclaim the dead moments of your day. Commuting, cooking, waiting, doing housework, make dhikr through all of it. And try to contemplate the meaning of what you're saying. That's what takes it from a habit of the tongue to a state of the heart.

Fast as many of the nine days as you can

The Prophet ﷺ used to fast the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah. Fasting is one of the most beloved acts you can do in these days.

But at an absolute minimum, do not let the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) pass without fasting it. The Prophet ﷺ said it expiates sins from the previous year and the coming year. That's two years of minor sins wiped out for one fast.

On the days you're not fasting, avoid overeating. A heavy stomach hardens the heart and kills khushoo in prayer. Eat nutritious food so you need less of it to feel satisfied.

Guard your heart

Actions are judged by intentions. Purify yours before every deed and make it sincerely for Allah. A small deed done with sincerity can outweigh a huge deed done for show, and an impure intention can turn a mountain of deeds into scattered dust on the Day of Judgement.

Avoid arguments, sins, anything that clouds the heart. The quality of your worship is directly tied to its state.

Don't neglect your prayers

Perform wudu well and bring your heart fully into your salah. The Prophet ﷺ said: "No Muslim performs ablution well and then prays two cycles with his heart and direction focused, except that Paradise will be necessary for him." (Muslim)

Stand before Allah with faith, hope, and the intention of having your sins forgiven, whether that's your five daily prayers or voluntary night prayers.

Give charity every single day

Don't bank everything on one day. Set a minimum amount to give each day so no day passes without some act of generosity. If you want to give more on Arafah, great, but be consistent throughout.

If you can feed a fasting person, do it. You get the reward of their fast without anything being reduced from theirs.

Helping people IS worship if you do it for Allah's pleasure alone

Don't think that helping your family or someone in need is time away from worship. It often IS the worship. One of the greatest deeds in the sight of Allah is being of genuine benefit to His servants. If you have to choose between helping someone and doing a personal good deed, helping is usually the better choice.

And encourage the people around you to make the most of these days too. Your reminder could be the reason someone's life changes.

Write a dua list

Write down everything. The big things, the things that feel impossible, the fears you carry, the dreams you haven't said out loud. Ask for all of it. Use Allah's names, especially Ya Dhal Jalali wal-Ikram and Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum. Send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ, seek forgiveness, then ask.

Have certainty He will answer. Allah says in Hadith Qudsi: "I am as My servant thinks of Me." Don't be pessimistic or stingy in your dua. You reap what you sow.

Don't forget your brothers and sisters in Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and across the globe. Include your family and friends by name, so the angels say ameen, and for you the same.

These ten days move fast. Don't let them pass you by. If anyone has anything to add, please do, so we can all benefit

The Prophet ﷺ said: "There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The companions asked, "Not even jihad in the path of Allah?" He said, "Not even jihad in the path of Allah, except for the man who goes out with his life and his wealth and returns with neither." (Bukhari)

I want you to imagine having your book of records and turning to the days when it was Dhul Hijjah, seeing every good deed being multiplied in the tens of thousands, and then seeing how little you took advantage of it, then wishing you could turn back time and be given one more chance to change that, how would you do differently?

These are the greatest ten days of the entire year. The Hujjaj are guests of Allah in His sacred house. For those of us at home, this is our chance to compete with them in worship.

For those good deeds you told yourself you would eventually start, now is the time, when it would be the most rewarding outside of Laylatul Qadr.

Don't belittle even the smallest deeds like meeting others with a cheerful face.

Purify your intentions constantly and make every deed sincerely for Allah’s sake.

Have taqwa privately and publicly, you don't want anything to cancel out your deeds and make your efforts pointless.

Make dhikr the backbone of your days

The Prophet ﷺ specifically commanded us to increase in tahlil, takbir, and tahmid during these days. Don't let an hour pass without your tongue being moist with the remembrance of Allah. Get a finger counter and aim high. 10,000+ is not unrealistic if you stay consistent.

Prioritise:

• Istighfar: seeking forgiveness is the best of dhikr
• SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illAllah, Allahu Akbar: explicitly encouraged in these days
• Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ: for every one you send, Allah sends ten back, forgives ten sins, and raises you ten degrees in rank

Reclaim the dead moments of your day. Commuting, cooking, waiting, doing housework, make dhikr through all of it. And try to contemplate the meaning of what you're saying. That's what takes it from a habit of the tongue to a state of the heart.

Fast as many of the nine days as you can

The Prophet ﷺ used to fast the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah. Fasting is one of the most beloved acts you can do in these days.

But at an absolute minimum, do not let the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) pass without fasting it. The Prophet ﷺ said it expiates sins from the previous year and the coming year. That's two years of minor sins wiped out for one fast.

On the days you're not fasting, avoid overeating. A heavy stomach hardens the heart and kills khushoo in prayer. Eat nutritious food so you need less of it to feel satisfied.

Guard your heart

Actions are judged by intentions. Purify yours before every deed and make it sincerely for Allah. A small deed done with sincerity can outweigh a huge deed done for show, and an impure intention can turn a mountain of deeds into scattered dust on the Day of Judgement.

Avoid arguments, sins, anything that clouds the heart. The quality of your worship is directly tied to its state.

Don't neglect your prayers

Perform wudu well and bring your heart fully into your salah. The Prophet ﷺ said: "No Muslim performs ablution well and then prays two cycles with his heart and direction focused, except that Paradise will be necessary for him." (Muslim)

Stand before Allah with faith, hope, and the intention of having your sins forgiven, whether that's your five daily prayers or voluntary night prayers.

Give charity every single day

Don't bank everything on one day. Set a minimum amount to give each day so no day passes without some act of generosity. If you want to give more on Arafah, great, but be consistent throughout.

If you can feed a fasting person, do it. You get the reward of their fast without anything being reduced from theirs.

Helping people IS worship if you do it for Allah's pleasure alone

Don't think that helping your family or someone in need is time away from worship. It often IS the worship. One of the greatest deeds in the sight of Allah is being of genuine benefit to His servants. If you have to choose between helping someone and doing a personal good deed, helping is usually the better choice.

And encourage the people around you to make the most of these days too. Your reminder could be the reason someone's life changes.

Write a dua list

Write down everything. The big things, the things that feel impossible, the fears you carry, the dreams you haven't said out loud. Ask for all of it. Use Allah's names, especially Ya Dhal Jalali wal-Ikram and Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum. Send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ, seek forgiveness, then ask.

Have certainty He will answer. Allah says in Hadith Qudsi: "I am as My servant thinks of Me." Don't be pessimistic or stingy in your dua. You reap what you sow.

Don't forget your brothers and sisters in Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and across the globe. Include your family and friends by name, so the angels say ameen, and for you the same.

These ten days move fast. Don't let them pass you by. If anyone has anything to add, please do, so we can all benefit

The Prophet ﷺ said: "There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The companions asked, "Not even jihad in the path of Allah?" He said, "Not even jihad in the path of Allah, except for the man who goes out with his life and his wealth and returns with neither." (Bukhari)

I want you to imagine having your book of records and turning to the days when it was Dhul Hijjah, seeing every good deed being multiplied in the tens of thousands, and then seeing how little you took advantage of it, then wishing you could turn back time and be given one more chance to change that, how would you do differently?

These are the greatest ten days of the entire year. The Hujjaj are guests of Allah in His sacred house. For those of us at home, this is our chance to compete with them in worship.

For those good deeds you told yourself you would eventually start, now is the time, when it would be the most rewarding outside of Laylatul Qadr.

Don't belittle even the smallest deeds like meeting others with a cheerful face.

Purify your intentions constantly and make every deed sincerely for Allah’s sake.

Have taqwa privately and publicly, you don't want anything to cancel out your deeds and make your efforts pointless.

Make dhikr the backbone of your days

The Prophet ﷺ specifically commanded us to increase in tahlil, takbir, and tahmid during these days. Don't let an hour pass without your tongue being moist with the remembrance of Allah. Get a finger counter and aim high. 10,000+ is not unrealistic if you stay consistent.

Prioritise:

• Istighfar: seeking forgiveness is the best of dhikr
• SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illAllah, Allahu Akbar: explicitly encouraged in these days
• Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ: for every one you send, Allah sends ten back, forgives ten sins, and raises you ten degrees in rank

Reclaim the dead moments of your day. Commuting, cooking, waiting, doing housework, make dhikr through all of it. And try to contemplate the meaning of what you're saying. That's what takes it from a habit of the tongue to a state of the heart.

Fast as many of the nine days as you can

The Prophet ﷺ used to fast the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah. Fasting is one of the most beloved acts you can do in these days.

But at an absolute minimum, do not let the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) pass without fasting it. The Prophet ﷺ said it expiates sins from the previous year and the coming year. That's two years of minor sins wiped out for one fast.

On the days you're not fasting, avoid overeating. A heavy stomach hardens the heart and kills khushoo in prayer. Eat nutritious food so you need less of it to feel satisfied.

Guard your heart

Actions are judged by intentions. Purify yours before every deed and make it sincerely for Allah. A small deed done with sincerity can outweigh a huge deed done for show, and an impure intention can turn a mountain of deeds into scattered dust on the Day of Judgement.

Avoid arguments, sins, anything that clouds the heart. The quality of your worship is directly tied to its state.

Don't neglect your prayers

Perform wudu well and bring your heart fully into your salah. The Prophet ﷺ said: "No Muslim performs ablution well and then prays two cycles with his heart and direction focused, except that Paradise will be necessary for him." (Muslim)

Stand before Allah with faith, hope, and the intention of having your sins forgiven, whether that's your five daily prayers or voluntary night prayers.

Give charity every single day

Don't bank everything on one day. Set a minimum amount to give each day so no day passes without some act of generosity. If you want to give more on Arafah, great, but be consistent throughout.

If you can feed a fasting person, do it. You get the reward of their fast without anything being reduced from theirs.

Helping people IS worship if you do it for Allah's pleasure alone

Don't think that helping your family or someone in need is time away from worship. It often IS the worship. One of the greatest deeds in the sight of Allah is being of genuine benefit to His servants. If you have to choose between helping someone and doing a personal good deed, helping is usually the better choice.

And encourage the people around you to make the most of these days too. Your reminder could be the reason someone's life changes.

Write a dua list

Write down everything. The big things, the things that feel impossible, the fears you carry, the dreams you haven't said out loud. Ask for all of it. Use Allah's names, especially Ya Dhal Jalali wal-Ikram and Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum. Send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ, seek forgiveness, then ask.

Have certainty He will answer. Allah says in Hadith Qudsi: "I am as My servant thinks of Me." Don't be pessimistic or stingy in your dua. You reap what you sow.

Don't forget your brothers and sisters in Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and across the globe. Include your family and friends by name, so the angels say ameen, and for you the same.

These ten days move fast. Don't let them pass you by. If anyone has anything to add, please do, so we can all benefit

The Prophet ﷺ said: "There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The companions asked, "Not even jihad in the path of Allah?" He said, "Not even jihad in the path of Allah, except for the man who goes out with his life and his wealth and returns with neither." (Bukhari)

I want you to imagine having your book of records and turning to the days when it was Dhul Hijjah, seeing every good deed being multiplied in the tens of thousands, and then seeing how little you took advantage of it, then wishing you could turn back time and be given one more chance to change that, how would you do differently?

These are the greatest ten days of the entire year. The Hujjaj are guests of Allah in His sacred house. For those of us at home, this is our chance to compete with them in worship.

Have taqwa privately and publicly, you don't want anything to cancel out your deeds and make your efforts pointless.

For those good deeds you told yourself you would eventually start, now is the time, when it would be the most rewarding outside of Laylatul Qadr.

Don't belittle even the smallest deeds like meeting others with a cheerful face.

Purify your intentions constantly and make every deed sincerely for Allah’s sake.

Make dhikr the backbone of your days

The Prophet ﷺ specifically commanded us to increase in tahlil, takbir, and tahmid during these days. Don't let an hour pass without your tongue being moist with the remembrance of Allah. Get a finger counter and aim high. 10,000+ is not unrealistic if you stay consistent.

Prioritise:

• Istighfar: seeking forgiveness is the best of dhikr
• SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illAllah, Allahu Akbar: explicitly encouraged in these days
• Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ: for every one you send, Allah sends ten back, forgives ten sins, and raises you ten degrees in rank

Reclaim the dead moments of your day. Commuting, cooking, waiting, doing housework, make dhikr through all of it. And try to contemplate the meaning of what you're saying. That's what takes it from a habit of the tongue to a state of the heart.

Fast as many of the nine days as you can

The Prophet ﷺ used to fast the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah. Fasting is one of the most beloved acts you can do in these days.

But at an absolute minimum, do not let the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) pass without fasting it. The Prophet ﷺ said it expiates sins from the previous year and the coming year. That's two years of minor sins wiped out for one fast.

On the days you're not fasting, avoid overeating. A heavy stomach hardens the heart and kills khushoo in prayer. Eat nutritious food so you need less of it to feel satisfied.

Guard your heart

Actions are judged by intentions. Purify yours before every deed and make it sincerely for Allah. A small deed done with sincerity can outweigh a huge deed done for show, and an impure intention can turn a mountain of deeds into scattered dust on the Day of Judgement.

Avoid arguments, sins, anything that clouds the heart. The quality of your worship is directly tied to its state.

Don't neglect your prayers

Perform wudu well and bring your heart fully into your salah. The Prophet ﷺ said: "No Muslim performs ablution well and then prays two cycles with his heart and direction focused, except that Paradise will be necessary for him." (Muslim)

Stand before Allah with faith, hope, and the intention of having your sins forgiven, whether that's your five daily prayers or voluntary night prayers.

Give charity every single day

Don't bank everything on one day. Set a minimum amount to give each day so no day passes without some act of generosity. If you want to give more on Arafah, great, but be consistent throughout.

If you can feed a fasting person, do it. You get the reward of their fast without anything being reduced from theirs.

Helping people IS worship if you do it for Allah's pleasure alone

Don't think that helping your family or someone in need is time away from worship. It often IS the worship. One of the greatest deeds in the sight of Allah is being of genuine benefit to His servants. If you have to choose between helping someone and doing a personal good deed, helping is usually the better choice.

And encourage the people around you to make the most of these days too. Your reminder could be the reason someone's life changes.

Write a dua list

Write down everything. The big things, the things that feel impossible, the fears you carry, the dreams you haven't said out loud. Ask for all of it. Use Allah's names, especially Ya Dhal Jalali wal-Ikram and Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum. Send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ, seek forgiveness, then ask.

Have certainty He will answer. Allah says in Hadith Qudsi: "I am as My servant thinks of Me." Don't be pessimistic or stingy in your dua. You reap what you sow.

Don't forget your brothers and sisters in Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and across the globe. Include your family and friends by name, so the angels say ameen, and for you the same.

These ten days move fast. Don't let them pass you by. If anyone has anything to add, please do, so we can all benefit.

What if everything was happening for you and not against you? What if your worst hardships were the only thing getting you close to the high position Allah had written for you in the Hereafter? When Allah intends a station for someone in Jannah and their deeds aren't enough to get them there, He gives them trials and their patience through them enables them to attain that rank; your test is harder because Allah wants more for you. You are stronger than you think; the magnitude of this test is a testament to the potential you have in handling it.
Did you know on the Day of Judgement those who weren't tested would wish their skin was cut up with scissors when they see the reward of those who were? Or that hardships can be a sign of Allah's love if you deal with it correctly? The sooner you internalise this the better; each test has a hidden classroom and if you want the exam to come to an end you have to complete the paper. What is Allah trying to teach you through this hardship? Is it to rely on Him alone? To give up your sins and remember your mortality? Patience? Detachment from this worldly life? The purpose of tests is not to break you, but to purify your heart, refine your faith and make you detach from worldly life so you can see it for what it is: an abode of test, not comfort.
What if Allah kept you alone because He wanted to be the sole possessor of your heart, the only curer of your sorrow, the first one you turn to when in tribulation?
Quran (2:165): 'And [yet], amongst the people are those who take other than Allah as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should] love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah. And if only they who have wronged would consider [that] when they see the punishment, [they will be certain] that all power belongs to Allah and that Allah is severe in punishment.'
Allah does not like to see you broken and in despair, shaytaan implanted those thoughts in your heart because he wants you to lose hope in the only one who can remove your hardship.
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'Allah Almighty says: I am as My servants expect of Me. If he thinks good of Me, he will have it. If he thinks evil of Me, he will have it.'
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 639
When the shaytaan pokes you with doubts about Allah, what's your reaction: silent acceptance and despair, conflicted and unaddressed doubt, or absolute rejection? That tells you where your faith is at.
Quran (13:11): 'Allah would never change a people's state [of favour] until they change their own state [of faith]. And if it is Allah's Will to torment a people, it can never be averted, nor can they find a protector other than Him.'
Shed every doubt, bad thought, ill feeling you harbour, not because you want your situation to change but because you knew you were wrong about Allah all along. Know your enemy never takes days off; when you're in a low mood, that's when he strikes the hardest. The question is, what are you doing to ensure you are well protected and fortified against even the most subtle of attacks?
When you don't know enough about someone, it's easy for a deceptive person to implant doubt about them in your heart because you have nothing to refute it with. That's why you must commit yourself to knowing Allah and frequently reflect on what His names and attributes mean in your life. The last thing you want to happen is for those thoughts to become your reality.
Sometimes we are tested because of our sins: sins mindlessly committed, the people you backbited, the foul language that you became accustomed to, the prayers you rushed, without thought but not without consequence.
Then the intentional, the deliberate, the planned; you knew Allah was watching but didn't care, you received reminders but ignored them all, your nafs has become the only one you listened to. Who really are you worshipping?
It was narrated from Thawban that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'I certainly know people of my nation who will come on the Day of Resurrection with good deeds like the mountains of Tihamah, but Allah will make them like scattered dust.' Thawban said: 'O Messenger of Allah, describe them to us and tell us more, so that we will not become of them unknowingly.' He said: 'They are your brothers and from your race, worshipping at night as you do, but they will be people who, when they are alone, transgress the sacred limits of Allah.'
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he supplicated, whilst in the belly of the whale was: "There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors. (Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn)" So indeed, no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything, ever, except Allah responds to him.'
Internalise that you were at fault for your hardships, and seek forgiveness continuously. Rectify your actions and examine yourself with scrutiny; observe what triggers you, and create a plan that will without doubt eliminate it from your life, you know yourself best. And whenever you fall make sincere tawbah, acquaint yourself with knowledge of the horrors of the day of judgement and hell and then follow it up with a good deed that is challenging e.g. reading a Juz of Quran. Gain Islamic knowledge daily to keep your heart alive and aware, set a routine you never skip like a 2 hour total watch time per day split up with 5 minutes of reflection for each of them. Fast at least once a weak to master self control, if you can avoid the permissible, the haram wouldn't be hard to keep away from. Avoid excessive eating and talking as they harden the heart.
Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “Verily, the first trial to occur in this nation after the passing of its Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was people eating to their fill. For when people fill their stomachs, their bodies are fattened, their hearts are hardened, and their desires are uncontrollable.”
Accompany yourself with righteous people both online by joining Islamic forums and group chats, and in person through the mosque, and it goes without saying drop the bad company before they ruin you.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allah Almighty but that Allah will replace it with something better for you.'
Quran (65:2-3): 'And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out, and will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah, then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.'
Observe taqwa by praying on time, maintain ties with kinship, be good to parents, keep promises and trusts, lower your gaze, avoid listening to music, keep away from riba, etc.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not.'
Make istighfar constantly throughout the day, let it become as natural as breathing, and dedicate at least one hour a day with mindful istighfar; make your heart present, regretful, submissive, hate the sin, magnify it whilst not despairing of Allah's mercy.
And lastly, say this throughout your hardship; let every ache, every tear, every swallowed wail be rewarded in the best way so you are empowered, not weakened:
إِنَّا لِلّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اؤْجُرْنِيْ فِيْ مُصِيْبَتِيْ وَأَخْلِفْ لِيْ خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li khairan minha.
Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'No Muslim is afflicted with a calamity but that he should say what Allah has commanded him: Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we will return. (2:156) O Allah, reward me in m

What if everything was happening for you and not against you? What if your worst hardships were the only thing getting you close to the high position Allah had written for you in the Hereafter? When Allah intends a station for someone in Jannah and their deeds aren't enough to get them there, He gives them trials and their patience through them enables them to attain that rank; your test is harder because Allah wants more for you. You are stronger than you think; the magnitude of this test is a testament to the potential you have in handling it.
Did you know on the Day of Judgement those who weren't tested would wish their skin was cut up with scissors when they see the reward of those who were? Or that hardships can be a sign of Allah's love if you deal with it correctly? The sooner you internalise this the better; each test has a hidden classroom and if you want the exam to come to an end you have to complete the paper. What is Allah trying to teach you through this hardship? Is it to rely on Him alone? To give up your sins and remember your mortality? Patience? Detachment from this worldly life? The purpose of tests is not to break you, but to purify your heart, refine your faith and make you detach from worldly life so you can see it for what it is: an abode of test, not comfort.
What if Allah kept you alone because He wanted to be the sole possessor of your heart, the only curer of your sorrow, the first one you turn to when in tribulation?
Quran (2:165): 'And [yet], amongst the people are those who take other than Allah as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should] love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah. And if only they who have wronged would consider [that] when they see the punishment, [they will be certain] that all power belongs to Allah and that Allah is severe in punishment.'
Allah does not like to see you broken and in despair, shaytaan implanted those thoughts in your heart because he wants you to lose hope in the only one who can remove your hardship.
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'Allah Almighty says: I am as My servants expect of Me. If he thinks good of Me, he will have it. If he thinks evil of Me, he will have it.'
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 639
When the shaytaan pokes you with doubts about Allah, what's your reaction: silent acceptance and despair, conflicted and unaddressed doubt, or absolute rejection? That tells you where your faith is at.
Quran (13:11): 'Allah would never change a people's state [of favour] until they change their own state [of faith]. And if it is Allah's Will to torment a people, it can never be averted, nor can they find a protector other than Him.'
Shed every doubt, bad thought, ill feeling you harbour, not because you want your situation to change but because you knew you were wrong about Allah all along. Know your enemy never takes days off; when you're in a low mood, that's when he strikes the hardest. The question is, what are you doing to ensure you are well protected and fortified against even the most subtle of attacks?
When you don't know enough about someone, it's easy for a deceptive person to implant doubt about them in your heart because you have nothing to refute it with. That's why you must commit yourself to knowing Allah and frequently reflect on what His names and attributes mean in your life. The last thing you want to happen is for those thoughts to become your reality.
Sometimes we are tested because of our sins: sins mindlessly committed, the people you backbited, the foul language that you became accustomed to, the prayers you rushed, without thought but not without consequence.
Then the intentional, the deliberate, the planned; you knew Allah was watching but didn't care, you received reminders but ignored them all, your nafs has become the only one you listened to. Who really are you worshipping?
It was narrated from Thawban that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'I certainly know people of my nation who will come on the Day of Resurrection with good deeds like the mountains of Tihamah, but Allah will make them like scattered dust.' Thawban said: 'O Messenger of Allah, describe them to us and tell us more, so that we will not become of them unknowingly.' He said: 'They are your brothers and from your race, worshipping at night as you do, but they will be people who, when they are alone, transgress the sacred limits of Allah.'
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he supplicated, whilst in the belly of the whale was: "There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors. (Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn)" So indeed, no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything, ever, except Allah responds to him.'
Internalise that you were at fault for your hardships, and seek forgiveness continuously. Rectify your actions and examine yourself with scrutiny; observe what triggers you, and create a plan that will without doubt eliminate it from your life, you know yourself best. And whenever you fall make sincere tawbah, acquaint yourself with knowledge of the horrors of the day of judgement and hell and then follow it up with a good deed that is challenging e.g. reading a Juz of Quran. Gain Islamic knowledge daily to keep your heart alive and aware, set a routine you never skip like a 2 hour total watch time per day split up with 5 minutes of reflection for each of them. Fast at least once a weak to master self control, if you can avoid the permissible, the haram wouldn't be hard to keep away from. Avoid excessive eating and talking as they harden the heart.
Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “Verily, the first trial to occur in this nation after the passing of its Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was people eating to their fill. For when people fill their stomachs, their bodies are fattened, their hearts are hardened, and their desires are uncontrollable.”
Accompany yourself with righteous people both online by joining Islamic forums and group chats, and in person through the mosque, and it goes without saying drop the bad company before they ruin you.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allah Almighty but that Allah will replace it with something better for you.'
Quran (65:2-3): 'And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out, and will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah, then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.'
Observe taqwa by praying on time, maintain ties with kinship, be good to parents, keep promises and trusts, lower your gaze, avoid listening to music, keep away from riba, etc.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not.'
Make istighfar constantly throughout the day, let it become as natural as breathing, and dedicate at least one hour a day with mindful istighfar; make your heart present, regretful, submissive, hate the sin, magnify it whilst not despairing of Allah's mercy.
And lastly, say this throughout your hardship; let every ache, every tear, every swallowed wail be rewarded in the best way so you are empowered, not weakened:
إِنَّا لِلّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اؤْجُرْنِيْ فِيْ مُصِيْبَتِيْ وَأَخْلِفْ لِيْ خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li khairan minha.
Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'No Muslim is afflicted with a calamity but that he should say what Allah has commanded him: Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we will return. (2:156) O Allah, reward me in m

What if everything was happening for you and not against you? What if your worst hardships were the only thing getting you close to the high position Allah had written for you in the Hereafter? When Allah intends a station for someone in Jannah and their deeds aren't enough to get them there, He gives them trials and their patience through them enables them to attain that rank; your test is harder because Allah wants more for you. You are stronger than you think; the magnitude of this test is a testament to the potential you have in handling it.
Did you know on the Day of Judgement those who weren't tested would wish their skin was cut up with scissors when they see the reward of those who were? Or that hardships can be a sign of Allah's love if you deal with it correctly? The sooner you internalise this the better; each test has a hidden classroom and if you want the exam to come to an end you have to complete the paper. What is Allah trying to teach you through this hardship? Is it to rely on Him alone? To give up your sins and remember your mortality? Patience? Detachment from this worldly life? The purpose of tests is not to break you, but to purify your heart, refine your faith and make you detach from worldly life so you can see it for what it is: an abode of test, not comfort.
What if Allah kept you alone because He wanted to be the sole possessor of your heart, the only curer of your sorrow, the first one you turn to when in tribulation?
Quran (2:165): 'And [yet], amongst the people are those who take other than Allah as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should] love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah. And if only they who have wronged would consider [that] when they see the punishment, [they will be certain] that all power belongs to Allah and that Allah is severe in punishment.'
Allah does not like to see you broken and in despair, shaytaan implanted those thoughts in your heart because he wants you to lose hope in the only one who can remove your hardship.
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'Allah Almighty says: I am as My servants expect of Me. If he thinks good of Me, he will have it. If he thinks evil of Me, he will have it.'
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 639
When the shaytaan pokes you with doubts about Allah, what's your reaction: silent acceptance and despair, conflicted and unaddressed doubt, or absolute rejection? That tells you where your faith is at.
Quran (13:11): 'Allah would never change a people's state [of favour] until they change their own state [of faith]. And if it is Allah's Will to torment a people, it can never be averted, nor can they find a protector other than Him.'
Shed every doubt, bad thought, ill feeling you harbour, not because you want your situation to change but because you knew you were wrong about Allah all along. Know your enemy never takes days off; when you're in a low mood, that's when he strikes the hardest. The question is, what are you doing to ensure you are well protected and fortified against even the most subtle of attacks?
When you don't know enough about someone, it's easy for a deceptive person to implant doubt about them in your heart because you have nothing to refute it with. That's why you must commit yourself to knowing Allah and frequently reflect on what His names and attributes mean in your life. The last thing you want to happen is for those thoughts to become your reality.
Sometimes we are tested because of our sins: sins mindlessly committed, the people you backbited, the foul language that you became accustomed to, the prayers you rushed, without thought but not without consequence.
Then the intentional, the deliberate, the planned; you knew Allah was watching but didn't care, you received reminders but ignored them all, your nafs has become the only one you listened to. Who really are you worshipping?
It was narrated from Thawban that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'I certainly know people of my nation who will come on the Day of Resurrection with good deeds like the mountains of Tihamah, but Allah will make them like scattered dust.' Thawban said: 'O Messenger of Allah, describe them to us and tell us more, so that we will not become of them unknowingly.' He said: 'They are your brothers and from your race, worshipping at night as you do, but they will be people who, when they are alone, transgress the sacred limits of Allah.'
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he supplicated, whilst in the belly of the whale was: "There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors. (Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn)" So indeed, no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything, ever, except Allah responds to him.'
Internalise that you were at fault for your hardships, and seek forgiveness continuously. Rectify your actions and examine yourself with scrutiny; observe what triggers you, and create a plan that will without doubt eliminate it from your life, you know yourself best. And whenever you fall make sincere tawbah, acquaint yourself with knowledge of the horrors of the day of judgement and hell and then follow it up with a good deed that is challenging e.g. reading a Juz of Quran. Gain Islamic knowledge daily to keep your heart alive and aware, set a routine you never skip like a 2 hour total watch time per day split up with 5 minutes of reflection for each of them. Fast at least once a weak to master self control, if you can avoid the permissible, the haram wouldn't be hard to keep away from. Avoid excessive eating and talking as they harden the heart.
Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “Verily, the first trial to occur in this nation after the passing of its Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was people eating to their fill. For when people fill their stomachs, their bodies are fattened, their hearts are hardened, and their desires are uncontrollable.”
Accompany yourself with righteous people both online by joining Islamic forums and group chats, and in person through the mosque, and it goes without saying drop the bad company before they ruin you.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allah Almighty but that Allah will replace it with something better for you.'
Quran (65:2-3): 'And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out, and will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah, then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.'
Observe taqwa by praying on time, maintain ties with kinship, be good to parents, keep promises and trusts, lower your gaze, avoid listening to music, keep away from riba, etc.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not.'
Make istighfar constantly throughout the day, let it become as natural as breathing, and dedicate at least one hour a day with mindful istighfar; make your heart present, regretful, submissive, hate the sin, magnify it whilst not despairing of Allah's mercy.
And lastly, say this throughout your hardship; let every ache, every tear, every swallowed wail be rewarded in the best way so you are empowered, not weakened:
إِنَّا لِلّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اؤْجُرْنِيْ فِيْ مُصِيْبَتِيْ وَأَخْلِفْ لِيْ خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li khairan minha.
Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'No Muslim is afflicted with a calamity but that he should say what Allah has commanded him: Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we will return. (2:156) O Allah, reward me in m

Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) said, "Whoever constantly seeks pardon, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress, a relief from every anxiety and sustenance from where he expects not."
Seeking forgiveness is our solution. As simple as it sounds, a lot of our difficulties come from our sins. Allah is so generous that He not only forgives you when you repent, but He also rewards you for turning back towards Him. Consistency is what you are after; it must become a habit for you to reap its rewards. I highly advise you to get a finger counter to maintain a set amount every day; strive for 10,000+ (I know it sounds like a high number, but it should take roughly 2 hours) and send salawat upon Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) (1000-500 can be a goal; istighfar should be the priority).

There are many ways to seek forgiveness. When using the finger counter, you can say a shorter one, and in your prayers, you can be more mindful of your repentance, actually regretting the sins you committed and making tawbah by refraining from it and abandoning it altogether. If you fall prey to it again, make tawbah shortly after, evaluate how you fell into the sin, and what actions you can take in the future to avoid it. If you have bad company, cut them off. Any road that you know will lead to sin needs to be obstructed. Don't engage in riba, and at your workplace do your job well; just like you don't want to be short-changed in your salary, fear Allah and give your employer their due rights, because you might be earning haram by falling short of your duties, taking away barakah from your money, and postponing your dua. Cutting off ties with relatives, missing prayers, harming one's parents, and breaking oaths and promises can also delay dua.
Tawakkul is very important on this journey. You have to trust Allah completely and patiently wait for Him to change your circumstances, but patience is not standing still and expecting money to be delivered to you. That isn't true tawakkul. Taking action to the best of your ability, using every halal means you can, whilst not relying on them but Allah alone. That is the essence of trusting Allah and is vital in changing your circumstances.

I would also like to add giving to charity. It sounds ironic considering you might be the one in need, but charity can come in many forms, and even the smallest amount of halal money is multiplied by Allah when given sincerely for His sake. Perhaps you can educate someone, or you may have physical strength to help carry items for the weak. Everyone has some way of helping another person. Show Allah gratitude for what you already have by using it to help those who need your help, and He will most definitely increase you, as mentioned in the Quran {14:7} : And ˹remember˺ when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more. But if you are ungrateful, surely My punishment is severe.’”
Allah said in Hadith Al-Qudsi, "I am as my servant thinks of me," so only think the highest and most pure thoughts so they come true for you. That doesn't mean what you want will happen because that might not be good for you, but become at peace with whatever Allah decrees, knowing it can only be in your best interests.

Adopt this motto in your life: when it comes to the dunya, look at those who have less than you, and when it comes to your hereafter, look at those who are more knowledgeable than you in religion. This is so that no blessing goes unappreciated and no good deed turns into arrogance.

You have to remember the times Allah came through for you and hold onto them for hope, also learn about Allah's names and attributes, do this as soon as you see this message, write them down if you have to and whenever you start to lose hope reflect on them, trust is necessary for dua, maybe Allah is delaying it because you are doubting Him, maybe He is waiting for you to trust Him fully before He shows you what He was always going to do.
Adopt this motto in your life: when it comes to the dunya, look at those who have less than you, and when it comes to your hereafter, look at those who are more knowledgeable than you in religion. This is so that no blessing goes unappreciated and no good deed turns into arrogance.

Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) said, "Whoever constantly seeks pardon, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress, a relief from every anxiety and sustenance from where he expects not."
Seeking forgiveness is our solution. As simple as it sounds, a lot of our difficulties come from our sins. Allah is so generous that He not only forgives you when you repent, but He also rewards you for turning back towards Him. Consistency is what you are after; it must become a habit for you to reap its rewards. I highly advise you to get a finger counter to maintain a set amount every day; strive for 10,000+ (I know it sounds like a high number, but it should take roughly 2 hours) and send salawat upon Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) (1000-500 can be a goal; istighfar should be the priority).

There are many ways to seek forgiveness. When using the finger counter, you can say a shorter one, and in your prayers, you can be more mindful of your repentance, actually regretting the sins you committed and making tawbah by refraining from it and abandoning it altogether. If you fall prey to it again, make tawbah shortly after, evaluate how you fell into the sin, and what actions you can take in the future to avoid it. If you have bad company, cut them off. Any road that you know will lead to sin needs to be obstructed. Don't engage in riba, and at your workplace do your job well; just like you don't want to be short-changed in your salary, fear Allah and give your employer their due rights, because you might be earning haram by falling short of your duties, taking away barakah from your money, and postponing your dua. Cutting off ties with relatives, missing prayers, harming one's parents, and breaking oaths and promises can also delay dua.
Tawakkul is very important on this journey. You have to trust Allah completely and patiently wait for Him to change your circumstances, but patience is not standing still and expecting money to be delivered to you. That isn't true tawakkul. Taking action to the best of your ability, using every halal means you can, whilst not relying on them but Allah alone. That is the essence of trusting Allah and is vital in changing your circumstances.

I would also like to add giving to charity. It sounds ironic considering you might be the one in need, but charity can come in many forms, and even the smallest amount of halal money is multiplied by Allah when given sincerely for His sake. Perhaps you can educate someone, or you may have physical strength to help carry items for the weak. Everyone has some way of helping another person. Show Allah gratitude for what you already have by using it to help those who need your help, and He will most definitely increase you, as mentioned in the Quran {14:7} : And ˹remember˺ when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more. But if you are ungrateful, surely My punishment is severe.’”
Allah said in Hadith Al-Qudsi, "I am as my servant thinks of me," so only think the highest and most pure thoughts so they come true for you. That doesn't mean what you want will happen because that might not be good for you, but become at peace with whatever Allah decrees, knowing it can only be in your best interests.

Adopt this motto in your life: when it comes to the dunya, look at those who have less than you, and when it comes to your hereafter, look at those who are more knowledgeable than you in religion. This is so that no blessing goes unappreciated and no good deed turns into arrogance.

You have to remember the times Allah came through for you and hold onto them for hope, also learn about Allah's names and attributes, do this as soon as you see this message, write them down if you have to and whenever you start to lose hope reflect on them, trust is necessary for dua, maybe Allah is delaying it because you are doubting Him, maybe He is waiting for you to trust Him fully before He shows you what He was always going to do.
Adopt this motto in your life: when it comes to the dunya, look at those who have less than you, and when it comes to your hereafter, look at those who are more knowledgeable than you in religion. This is so that no blessing goes unappreciated and no good deed turns into arrogance.

What if everything was happening for you and not against you? What if your worst hardships were the only thing getting you close to the high position Allah had written for you in the Hereafter? When Allah intends a station for someone in Jannah and their deeds aren't enough to get them there, He gives them trials and their patience through them enables them to attain that rank; your test is harder because Allah wants more for you. You are stronger than you think; the magnitude of this test is a testament to the potential you have in handling it.
Did you know on the Day of Judgement those who weren't tested would wish their skin was cut up with scissors when they see the reward of those who were? Or that hardships can be a sign of Allah's love if you deal with it correctly? The sooner you internalise this the better; each test has a hidden classroom and if you want the exam to come to an end you have to complete the paper. What is Allah trying to teach you through this hardship? Is it to rely on Him alone? To give up your sins and remember your mortality? Patience? Detachment from this worldly life? The purpose of tests is not to break you, but to purify your heart, refine your faith and make you detach from worldly life so you can see it for what it is: an abode of test, not comfort.
What if Allah kept you alone because He wanted to be the sole possessor of your heart, the only curer of your sorrow, the first one you turn to when in tribulation?
Quran (2:165): 'And [yet], amongst the people are those who take other than Allah as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should] love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah. And if only they who have wronged would consider [that] when they see the punishment, [they will be certain] that all power belongs to Allah and that Allah is severe in punishment.'
Allah does not like to see you broken and in despair, shaytaan implanted those thoughts in your heart because he wants you to lose hope in the only one who can remove your hardship.
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'Allah Almighty says: I am as My servants expect of Me. If he thinks good of Me, he will have it. If he thinks evil of Me, he will have it.'
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 639
When the shaytaan pokes you with doubts about Allah, what's your reaction: silent acceptance and despair, conflicted and unaddressed doubt, or absolute rejection? That tells you where your faith is at.
Quran (13:11): 'Allah would never change a people's state [of favour] until they change their own state [of faith]. And if it is Allah's Will to torment a people, it can never be averted, nor can they find a protector other than Him.'
Shed every doubt, bad thought, ill feeling you harbour, not because you want your situation to change but because you knew you were wrong about Allah all along. Know your enemy never takes days off; when you're in a low mood, that's when he strikes the hardest. The question is, what are you doing to ensure you are well protected and fortified against even the most subtle of attacks?
When you don't know enough about someone, it's easy for a deceptive person to implant doubt about them in your heart because you have nothing to refute it with. That's why you must commit yourself to knowing Allah and frequently reflect on what His names and attributes mean in your life. The last thing you want to happen is for those thoughts to become your reality.
Sometimes we are tested because of our sins: sins mindlessly committed, the people you backbited, the foul language that you became accustomed to, the prayers you rushed, without thought but not without consequence.
Then the intentional, the deliberate, the planned; you knew Allah was watching but didn't care, you received reminders but ignored them all, your nafs has become the only one you listened to. Who really are you worshipping?
It was narrated from Thawban that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'I certainly know people of my nation who will come on the Day of Resurrection with good deeds like the mountains of Tihamah, but Allah will make them like scattered dust.' Thawban said: 'O Messenger of Allah, describe them to us and tell us more, so that we will not become of them unknowingly.' He said: 'They are your brothers and from your race, worshipping at night as you do, but they will be people who, when they are alone, transgress the sacred limits of Allah.'
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The supplication of Dhun-Nun (Prophet Yunus) when he supplicated, whilst in the belly of the whale was: "There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors. (Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn)" So indeed, no Muslim man supplicates with it for anything, ever, except Allah responds to him.'
Internalise that you were at fault for your hardships, and seek forgiveness continuously. Rectify your actions and examine yourself with scrutiny; observe what triggers you, and create a plan that will without doubt eliminate it from your life, you know yourself best. And whenever you fall make sincere tawbah, acquaint yourself with knowledge of the horrors of the day of judgement and hell and then follow it up with a good deed that is challenging e.g. reading a Juz of Quran. Gain Islamic knowledge daily to keep your heart alive and aware, set a routine you never skip like a 2 hour total watch time per day split up with 5 minutes of reflection for each of them. Fast at least once a weak to master self control, if you can avoid the permissible, the haram wouldn't be hard to keep away from. Avoid excessive eating and talking as they harden the heart.
Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “Verily, the first trial to occur in this nation after the passing of its Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was people eating to their fill. For when people fill their stomachs, their bodies are fattened, their hearts are hardened, and their desires are uncontrollable.”
Accompany yourself with righteous people both online by joining Islamic forums and group chats, and in person through the mosque, and it goes without saying drop the bad company before they ruin you.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allah Almighty but that Allah will replace it with something better for you.'
Quran (65:2-3): 'And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out, and will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah, then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.'
Observe taqwa by praying on time, maintain ties with kinship, be good to parents, keep promises and trusts, lower your gaze, avoid listening to music, keep away from riba, etc.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not.'
Make istighfar constantly throughout the day, let it become as natural as breathing, and dedicate at least one hour a day with mindful istighfar; make your heart present, regretful, submissive, hate the sin, magnify it whilst not despairing of Allah's mercy.
And lastly, say this throughout your hardship; let every ache, every tear, every swallowed wail be rewarded in the best way so you are empowered, not weakened:
إِنَّا لِلّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اؤْجُرْنِيْ فِيْ مُصِيْبَتِيْ وَأَخْلِفْ لِيْ خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li khairan minha.
Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 'No Muslim is afflicted with a calamity but that he should say what Allah has commanded him: Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we will return. (2:156) O Allah, reward me in my affliction and replace it with something better than it. If he does so, Allah will replace it with something better.'

Yusuf AS was a slave to a high-ranking woman. She attempted to seduce him in her husband's chambers and even closed the doors to prevent any unexpected interruptions. How many excuses do you think Yusuf AS could have given himself in that situation? Perhaps it was a command from his master that he should obey, otherwise he would be expelled from the home. Or maybe the woman's high rank was a testament to her ability to cover up the sin without others suspecting it.

The locked doors were a closure for privacy, her advance removed the fear of rejection. He was a slave. He could have argued a case to respond to the call of his master. He was unmarried and had no way to channel his desire, all the while her beauty was unmatched as the wife of the minister.

Yet his response was to run to a locked door and seek refuge in Allah out of gratitude for Him, despite being parted from his family for many years and being sold into slavery.

He found prison more beloved to him than being at risk of zina. He hated displeasing Allah that much.

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Yusuf AS was a slave to a high-ranking woman. She attempted to seduce him in her husband's chambers and even closed the doors to prevent any unexpected interruptions. How many excuses do you think Yusuf AS could have given himself in that situation? Perhaps it was a command from his master that he should obey, otherwise he would be expelled from the home. Or maybe the woman's high rank was a testament to her ability to cover up the sin without others suspecting it.

The locked doors were a closure for privacy, her advance removed the fear of rejection. He was a slave. He could have argued a case to respond to the call of his master. He was unmarried and had no way to channel his desire, all the while her beauty was unmatched as the wife of the minister.

Yet his response was to run to a locked door and seek refuge in Allah out of gratitude for Him, despite being parted from his family for many years and being sold into slavery.

So, what is your excuse?

He found prison more beloved to him than being at risk of zina. He hated displeasing Allah that much, so why are you searching for what he ran away from?

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