— Heaven, Mieko Kawakami
[text ID: I knew that it was cruel to be so optimistic, but, in my solitude, I couldn't resist the urge and spent entire days basking in idiotic fantasies, sometimes verging on prayer.]
– View on Path.
muslims and arabs being painted as t*rr*r*sts so that the western world can have free rein to k*ll, imprison, and do unspeakable horrors to those demographics is literally so crazy and depraved and i can’t believe people can’t see through the thin veil of white supremacy that is built into the fabric and framework of so much of the western world. but in the long run this has done nothing more than solidify that Allah alone is sufficient for me and there will no be true justice in this life.
Poems & Words
Knowledge is light. Once internalised, we have a duty to shine it upon others.
If you are studying the deen and not realising your own ignorance then your ilm is not benefittng you. If it is only increasing you in arrogance then your intention is not sincere. Re-evaluate and start again
"I have discovered from my own experience that whenever someone increases in knowledge, they discover how much greater their ignorance is"
[The souls journey after death Ibnul-Qayyim Rahimahullah page 37]
The importance to renew ones intentions aren’t spoken about enough! It’s so easy to slip up and there’s so many rewards you will miss out on if your intentions aren’t right. Always remember to renew your intentions before you begin a matter. Even the smallest act, bi’idhnillah.
O my Lord, forgive me and my parents.
There’s a brother who says
والى الله ترجع الأمور Wa ilal-lāhi turja'ul umoor And to Allah returns all affairs
When someone would hurt him or try to have a meaningless argument with him
A habit I picked up as well