Wednesday, July 27, 2011

HIJAB, THE LOST IDENTITY

One thing for sure, the country I live in have many hijaabis, Alhamdulillah.

But can you still call youself a hijaabi if you wear the hijaab like this? *pengsan*
I've seen a lady in hijaab once wearing a 3 quarter skirt.
May Allah guide the Muslims to the correct understanding of the Deen, Ameen.   


Here, allow me to share some tips on how to wear your hijaab the correct way.
- Like a true Muslimah :-)

Note to ladies : Feet is our aurah, please have them covered upon leaving your home and in front of non mahrams. Unfortunately this is poorly practiced by many Muslims.. May Allah make it easy for us.

The headscarf should also cover your chest, fashion scarves these days are getting shorter and shorter..



Wednesday, July 13, 2011

BEING GRATEFUL & THANKFUL TO ALLAH

I came across a video


How many of us have actually stopped to reflect on the blessings Allah Subahanahu wa Ta'ala has given us? The remembrance of Allah is the most precious to Him Azza wa jal and counting the blessings He has granted us is indeed a sign of gratitude towards our Lord.

When we wake up from slumber, thank Him by giving you another day to live, to breathe and to repent.
"Alhamdulillahil lathee ahyana ba'dama amatanaa wa ilayhi nushoor"

[Praise is to Allah Who gives us life after He has caused us to die and to Him is the return]

It is very 'human' for us to whine once in a while, complain about certain things, grumble on petty issues - This is normal if we call ourselves humans. Can we put a stop to this? Is there a solution to pause and delete this displeasing behaviour? The answer is YES 

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala says in Surah Ar-Rad, ayah 28 [13:28]
"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest" 
When you submit yourself entirely to Allah, you will find peace and tranquility in your heart. I, too, used to find faults and flaws in things people don't even see, SubhanAllah this is true. Really petty things and sometimes its just so small and insignificant that its just ridiculous. We are all guilty of this. Post Qur'an and Sunnah, I learned to open my eyes wider to SEE the blessings Allah azza wa jal has granted me - Just like what Dr 'A'id Al-Qarni said in his book "Don't Be Sad".

If you are stricken with poverty
others are chained in debt

If you don't have shoes
others have no  feet

If you have pain now
others have been aching for years

If your son dies
others have lost many

If you have sinned
then REPENT... [Allah is the Most-Merciful]

The doors of repentance are ever opened! - SUBHANALLAH

We remember the ni'mah of health when sickness strikes. We remember happiness when sorrow befalls upon us. We remember peace at times of calamity.

The secret to being content with life is only with the remembrance of Allah. Know that Allah gives and He takes. If you are healthy and wealthy today, Allah is able to take it from you within seconds tomorrow. If you are sick and poor today, Allah is able to shower you with the opposite within seconds tomorrow. Be conscious of your raab and have Taqwa in everything that you do. It not befitting for a Muslim to whine. When something pleases you happens, say Alhamdulillah. When something displeases you happens, say Alhamdulillah 'ala kulli haal.

Be reminded that this life is only a test, those who remains steadfast with gain success in the Hereafter. As for those who choose to follow their whims and desires, they will be amongst the losers in the Hereafter. May Allah not make you and I amongst the losers and may He subhanahu wa ta'ala grant us success in the highest degree and make Jannatul-Firdaus our final abode, Ameen ya raabal 'alamin.

[Verily, those who believe (in Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, for them are Gardens of Delight (Paradise). To abide therein. It is a promise of Allah in truth. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise] Surah Luqman, 31:8-9