💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 The problems we often encounter in life are like unwelcome cockroaches. Upon seeing a cockroach crawling or flying around, some individuals fearfully run away while others make desperate attempts to trample it, get rid of it with an insecticide, or squash it with a wet cloth. Other people who are unaware of the disadvantages of having roaches indoors don't bother exterminating them until after some time they realize that a problem left unsolved can invite further problems eventually.
Whenever we confront any trial or difficulty in dunya, it is our duty as Muslims to first call upon Allah the Almighty and seek His Guidance. Unlike humans who get fed up by excessive demands and expectations, our Creator Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves to be asked, and wherever we are Allah the All-Knowing hears our Du'as.
Before considering opening up to a friend whom you regard as trustworthy or announcing on social media that you have tons of problematic issues you're dealing with, try to do wudhu/ablution, sit facing towards the Qiblah, raise your hands in preparation for a wholehearted Du'a, purifying your niyyah through every good deed you do, and humbly beg Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala for what you need. Don't hesitate to let your tears fall while supplicating, as crying is one sign that you're sincere in making your earnest request.
Even if your supplication doesn't receive an immediate response anytime, you at least gain Allah's Love for trusting Him. Instead of running from life's complications, you are strong enough in faith/Imaan to trust Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and say Du'a.
📖 Salman Al-Farsi RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beneficent and Generous. He would be shy, when a man raises his hands to Him, to turn them away empty and disappointed."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3556
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When one of you supplicates, let him be determined in the supplication and he should not say: 'O Allah, give me if You wish.' There is none to coerce Allah."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5979
Sahih Muslim 2678
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
Al-Nawawi said, “It is to have good expectations of Allah the Almighty in answering you.”
Source: Sharh Al-Nawawī ‘alá Sahih Muslim 2678
📖 Ibn 'Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: I was riding behind the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam when he said to me, "O' young man, I will teach you some words. Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him before you. If you ask, ask from Allah. If you seek help, seek help from Allah. Know that if the nations were to gather together to benefit you, they will not benefit you unless Allah has decreed it for you. And if the nations gathered together to harm you, they will not harm you unless Allah has decreed it for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2516
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi
💌 The problems we often encounter in life are like unwelcome cockroaches. Upon seeing a cockroach crawling or flying around, some individuals fearfully run away while others make desperate attempts to trample it, get rid of it with an insecticide, or squash it with a wet cloth. Other people who are unaware of the disadvantages of having roaches indoors don't bother exterminating them until after some time they realize that a problem left unsolved can invite further problems eventually.
Whenever we confront any trial or difficulty in dunya, it is our duty as Muslims to first call upon Allah the Almighty and seek His Guidance. Unlike humans who get fed up by excessive demands and expectations, our Creator Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves to be asked, and wherever we are Allah the All-Knowing hears our Du'as.
Before considering opening up to a friend whom you regard as trustworthy or announcing on social media that you have tons of problematic issues you're dealing with, try to do wudhu/ablution, sit facing towards the Qiblah, raise your hands in preparation for a wholehearted Du'a, purifying your niyyah through every good deed you do, and humbly beg Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala for what you need. Don't hesitate to let your tears fall while supplicating, as crying is one sign that you're sincere in making your earnest request.
Even if your supplication doesn't receive an immediate response anytime, you at least gain Allah's Love for trusting Him. Instead of running from life's complications, you are strong enough in faith/Imaan to trust Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and say Du'a.
📖 Salman Al-Farsi RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beneficent and Generous. He would be shy, when a man raises his hands to Him, to turn them away empty and disappointed."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3556
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When one of you supplicates, let him be determined in the supplication and he should not say: 'O Allah, give me if You wish.' There is none to coerce Allah."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5979
Sahih Muslim 2678
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
Al-Nawawi said, “It is to have good expectations of Allah the Almighty in answering you.”
Source: Sharh Al-Nawawī ‘alá Sahih Muslim 2678
📖 Ibn 'Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: I was riding behind the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam when he said to me, "O' young man, I will teach you some words. Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him before you. If you ask, ask from Allah. If you seek help, seek help from Allah. Know that if the nations were to gather together to benefit you, they will not benefit you unless Allah has decreed it for you. And if the nations gathered together to harm you, they will not harm you unless Allah has decreed it for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2516
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi