Stethoscope-friendly Hijab

I love the versatility of the hijab. Contrary to popular belief, the hijab in no way holds my Muslimahs back from actualizing their dreams!

and it feels something like when it's Ramadan...

So put your fasting armor on. Today marks the 8th day of Dhul Hijjah meaning....Eid is in two days!! However, there's more to this month than just Eid celebrations - this is one of the four sacred months in Islam; meaning, get your act together this month because Allah (swt) has his (metaphorical) arms open extra wide. There is plenty of opportunity to correct one's faith and make up for shortcomings.

some details on this MONDAY (the 9th of Dhul Hijjah):

1.Fasting on this day is an expiation for TWO years.


It was reported from Abu Qutaadah (may Allaah be pleased with him)
that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) was asked about fasting on the Day of Arafaah. He said, 'It
expiates for the sins of the previous year and of the coming year.'
Narrated by Muslim.

This (fasting) is mustahabb for those who are not on Hajj. In the case
of the one who is on Hajj, it is not Sunnah for him to fast on the Day
of Arafaah, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) did not fast on this day in Arafaah. It was narrated that he
forbade fasting on the Day of Arafaah in Arafaah.



2. It is the day of forgiveness of sins, freedom from the Fire and
pride in the people who are there:


In Saheeh Muslim it was narrated from Aa'ishah (may Allaah be pleased
with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
said: 'There is no day on which Allaah frees more people from the Fire
than the Day of Arafaah. He comes close and expresses His pride to the
angels, saying, 'What do these people want?'
It was reported from Ibn Umar that the Prophet (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him) said: 'Allaah expresses His pride to His angels at
the time of Ishaa on the Day of Arafaah, about the people of Arafaah.
He says, 'Look at My slaves who have come unkempt and dusty.' Narrated
by Ahmad and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani.




Duas for this day:
The Prophet (SAW) said: The best invocation is that of the Day of
Arafat, and the best that anyone can say is what I and the Prophets
before me have said:



Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa
lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in Qadeer.



None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no
partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to
do all things.

let's get on that deen iA!

You came, too.

I came to the crowd seeking friends

I came to the crowd seeking love

I came to the crowd for understanding
I found You
I came to the crowd to weep

I came to the crowd to laugh
You dried my tears

You shared my happiness
I went from the crowd seeking You

I went from the crowd seeking me

I went from the crowd forever
You came, too
-Nikki Giovanni

I'm not sure if she is writing this to God, but that's my favorite interpretation of it. When it comes to interactions with others, I feel that you take away a little piece of everyone that you get to know and essentially that molds your personality. Throughout life we have experiences and get close to all kinds of people and sometimes that equals lasting friendships while other times it equals heart break. This comes with all kinds of emotions and wants and changes of heart and the only One who is there for us without any doubt is Allah (swt). He is the best kind of friend one could ever ask for and if you haven't yet, today. Take a second and have a chat with Him, it feels good.

Life...let's do this thing with a little bold nerve & a lotta foresight.

subhan'Allah...we honestly do get too caught up in the HERE and NOW - for the here and now, rather than for the HEREafter. I'm sure every one of these people thought they would live wayyy longer and would have time to repent for their sins, but Allah (swt) can take us at any given time. So let's purify our intentions iA.

I've been thinking lately about perhaps visiting the graveyards once a month, I've never visited graves in America, just when we go to Pakistan. But I mean, it would be a good (not so subtle) wake-up call which is what my soul is fiendin' for.

"This is the life of this world, and this is what it will do for those who seek after it." -Jesus (pbuh)

OH ps
tomorrow is the first day of the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah - the Holiest days of the year... make a game plan. do it BIG!

How To Unlock the iJannah

I love Suhaib Webb's khutbahs - did you catch the True Blood, Kobe, and Iverson references? I would move to the bay just to attend them.




"La illa ha ilillah (there is no God but God) has a profound impact on the life; it touches every aspect of the person. And the Prophet (pbuh) said to his companions, 'renew your faith' how? say, 'la illa ha ilillah' in abundance, iA you're faith will be renewed." (more on this in another post)

Step one of unlocking the iJannah: have sound faith
How to attain sound faith?
1. study the Qur'anic method of creating the believer, look at the statements of the Prophet (pbuh)
2. have good friends and good companions
3. practice, be involved in the community

May Allah (swt) protect us all from laziness and ignorance and control of our tongues.

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