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A Poem

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:43:00 +0530

Loneliness engulfs me A soaring thought of fear Uncertainty and longevity Are my worst fears I’m not asking for anything Which I know u cannot do Because I know you would do anything for me If you could ever do I know that you love me And I know that love is deep that is my only solace In times as tough as these I feel lost and lonely And the tunnel seems so dark Would I

My Guiding Light

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sun, 10 May 2009 08:14:00 +0530

The going is getting tougher, new challenges and obstacles cloud my way. At times the stress overwhelms my soul. At these testing times I appease myself by reassuring myself that inshallah with Allah’s grace and rahma everything will be fine. Allah swt has always shown me the way through happiness and pain, inshallah he will bless me with the strength to conquer all mountains. I feel I need to

~Contemporary Marital Advice~

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:51:00 +0530

A contemporary woman advised her daughter saying: You are about to enter a new life; different from the one you grew up in, a life in which you will not have your father, mother nor your brothers and sisters. You will become the wife of a man who wants nobody to share you with him, even your closest relative. You should be to him like a wife and a mother; make him feel that you are everything

~Marital Advice~

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:32:00 +0530

Umamah Bint al-Harith at-Tghlibiyyah was among the esteemed ladies in Arabia. She had some renowned and wise ethics and advice. When her daughter, Iyas Bint Awf, got married to the King of Kindah, al-Harith Ibn Arnru', and was ready to go to her new life, she gave her some valuable advice. Umamah Bint al-Harith told her daughter: "Oh my daughter, if one ignores advice because of one's moral

Repenting !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:55:00 +0530

I felt the pain deep withinA pain so deep and relentless indeedThe pain of sin so extremeMy heart bled with remorse defying my peaceAt times my lord it was habit not intentBut my heartfelt remorse is so intenseWould you punish me or banish me for my neglectIt’s in your mercy my lord that I depend Times are tough and evil dominatesEvery day is a struggle with forces intenseTake it or leave it, is

Islamic Ink

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:56:00 +0530

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Honesty

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:08:00 +0530

By 'Ali Ba Dahdah Honesty is one of the greatest of all moral virtues. From it springs forth many of the noblest of human qualities like integrity, chastity, and valor. Some people might suppose that honesty is restricted to words. This is not the case. Honesty can manifest itself in our actions as well as in our innermost state of being.The great scholar and ethical thinker, al-Muhâsibî, once

My Little Daughter – A heart rendering story about patience

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 22:36:00 +0530

By Sister KhadejahLittle Sarah (pronounced the Arabic way Sar – ra – h with emphasis on the ‘h’) Vachor was with us for 1 hour and 4 minutes this morning. She was hugged and loved by her brothers and sisters, spent some quality time in her parents’ arms, and as everyone was leaving she was placed in my arms where she died peacefully.Imam (our religious leader) came to the hospital to wash and

Why I shed bikini for niqab !

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:26:00 +0530

By Sara Bokker I AM an American woman who was born in the midst of America's "Heartland." I grew up, just like any other girl, being fixated with the glamour of life in "the big city." Eventually, I moved to Florida and on to South Beach of Miami, a hotspot for those seeking the "glamorous life." Naturally, I did what most average Western girls do. I focused on my appearance and appeal, basing my

The Story of Burseesah

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:37:00 +0530

There were three men from Bani Israel who were called to fight for the sake of Allah. They accepted the call, but they had concerns for their sister as she would be left behind with no-one to look after her. After some discussion, they agreed that the best place to leave her would be with the most trusted person in town.This was a pious man called Burseesah, who lived in a sanctuary and devoted

A Promise

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:05:00 +0530

Tears were trickling down my cheeksI knew you loved me so deepAt times my lord it’s hard to bearIt’s because I’m a mortal so plain and bareDeception, cruelty rules some daysI try to be truthful to pave a good wayIn a world where money and power dominatesDo I stand a chance to exercise my Islamic waysI feel to retreat and come back to youBut I know that’s not what you expect me to doTo be a

As I turn a year older!

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:03:00 +0530

As I turn a year olderMany things change tooBeing a sister a year olderBrings in new responsibilities tooI lookup at the sky in prayerTo thank the one whose love was so trueFor making me a lot strongerThrough trails which at times left me blueIt was always an affair between you and me my lordDespite any mortal who was the causeI always depend on you my lordNever leave me even for a wink of an eye

Developing Love for Allaah

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:26:00 +0530

Taken from al-Istiqaamah magazineIbnul Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullaah) said:“People have discussed about mahabbah (love of Allaah); its causes and what brings it about, its signs and its fruits and its rulings. The most comprehensive saying about this is what Abu Bakr al-Kattaanee (rahimahullaah) relates about al-Junayd (d.279H).Abu Bakr al-Kattaanee (d.322H) said: ‘A discussion about

Khalifa Umar's son marries a milkmaid

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:48:00 +0530

One night, Caliph Umar as usual went in disguise with his companion Ibn Abbas to see the condition of the people. They strolled from one quarter to another. At last they came to a colony where poor people lived.While passing by a small house, the Caliph heard a whispering talk within. The mother was telling her daughter that the amount of milk fetched by her for sale that day was very little.

Rejuvenate

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:56:00 +0530

It’s at times impossible to concentrate during tharaweeh after a full day of work, but as it is work is part of our lives. I’m trying to formulate some strategies, which would help me concentrate better, inshallah. Working from home of course I should say is a very lucrative option, but at times its as tiring if not more than going to office itself. A few options I was looking at included taking

Who I Am !

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:59:00 +0530

(An Excellent poem about the Muslim Woman)What do you seewhen you look at meDo you see someone limited,or someone free<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>All some people can do is just look and stareSimply because they can't see my hair<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>Others think I am controlled and uneducatedThey think that I am limited and un-liberated<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>They are so thankful that they are not

This is good, Allah Almighty knows best !

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 6 Sep 2008 19:43:00 +0530

*The Story of an African King and His Friend *A story is told about a King in Africa who had a close friend that he grew up with. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) by remarking, "This is good, Allah Almighty knows best" One day the King and his friend were out on a hunting expedition. The friend would load and prepare the

Ramadhan Q & A

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 6 Sep 2008 19:27:00 +0530

Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa BarakatahuInshallah you are all in the best state of health and Imaan. Jumma Mubarak to you all and as always try and spend as much time as possible sending darood and salaam upon Nabi SAW. As mentioned last week recite Allahuma Sallay Ala Muhammadin Abdika Wa Nabiyika Wa Rasoolikan Nabiyyil Ummiyi. Reciting this darood and salaam upon Nabi SAW 80 times on

A scholar once asked his student …

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 6 Sep 2008 14:01:00 +0530

You have accompanied me for a long period of time, so what have you learnt?He replied : "Eight things"The first:I looked at the creation and found that every person has something that is beloved to him, but when that person reaches his grave, his beloved would be separated from him. So I made the most beloved thing to me my righteous deeds, so that they may be with me in my grave.The second: I

A Tearful Dua

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 6 Sep 2008 02:27:00 +0530

Source - Ramazan MagazineO Allah, O Karim,Please have Mercy on me.O Allah, O Karim,Please forgive mefor the sins I committed in the pastand those I will commit in the future.O Allah,have Mercy on all the Muslimeen,and guide them.Guide me O Allah,and guide my parents,my siblings, my cousins,my aunts and uncles,my nephews and nieces and so forth.O Allah,I ask Youto strengthen my iman and those

Ramadhan Mubarak to everyone !

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:09:00 +0530

May Allah swt guide us on the straight path and make us stronger believers! Please remember me in your precious duas !I’m sharing this awesome poem, which I received through mail. Hope everyone enjoys it and ponders over its message as we welcome the month of ramadhan. Only Allah swt knows whether we will be alive to see another ramadhan, I fervently pray to Allah swt to show me and all of us the

Persevere

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:28:00 +0530

I feel like a little boat lost in the midst of an ocean, not knowing where to turn for solace and relief.This is when I close my eyes and think deeply, so deep and remember my Allah. At times I feel that I have made wrong decisions, but I know that cannot be the case, as I always sought for guidance from my lord before each decision. It’s a test, a trial, something I should see through with my

Less than perfect!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:29:00 +0530

Life’s experiences had taught me many lessons; the ability to anticipate and accept what’s less than perfect, has been one it taught me very recently. Although I lived through many experiences which were less than perfect, it wasn’t a choice I made myself, but rather what Allah swt had destined for me. This time it’s a bit different, I myself have chosen to live in, to accept something that

Lie regarding Marriage

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:54:00 +0530

The whole world cannot contain my happiness, which I do not hide, and a shy smile appears on my face, as I hear my best friend tell me about her brother, “He wants to marry you.” I said to myself, ‘Now I will have a best friend and her brother will be my husband.” She praised his mannerism and good behavior and said while smiling, “You will live like the princesses of the Middle Ages. He will

An eye opener

noreply@blogger.com (Mifla Mashood) — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:31:00 +0530

As Salaamu AlaikumBy SALEH ALILife is unpredictable. But I always thought I could predict what was going to happen next. It was only six days ago. I was driving home with my friends, Malik and Omar. It was Halloween night. We had just watched the movie Saw 3 at the recently refurbished theater at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santo Monica, CA. It was 11:46pm when I glanced at the clock on the