Intentions Should Be Sincere

The scariest ayah in the Qur'an isn't about Jahannam.

It's about a man who did everything right—

and lost it all because of one thing.

Allah says:

"And We will regard what they have done of deeds

and make them as dust dispersed."

(25:23)

These are people who:

— fed the poor

— were kind to others

— did good in the world

But their deeds became scattered dust.

Why?

Because they did it all without Allah.

Without sincerity.

Without connection.

Without Him being the reason.

The Arabic word is iḥbāṭ, the nullification of deeds.

And the scholars listed what causes it:

Riyā — showing off.

The deed was real. The intention wasn't.

You wanted the praise more than the reward.

So the deed became empty.

Shirk — associating partners with Allah.

You worshipped — but your heart was divided.

Part for Allah. Part for status. Part for how it looked.

Abandoning the deen after practicing it.

The deed was accepted.

Then you turned away.

And what was built began to fall. 

This is not to terrify you.

This is to make you protective of something most Muslims take for granted:

The niyyah.

The intention.

The quiet, invisible thing that determines whether your salah is worship or just exercise.

Whether your sadaqah is an investment in jannah or just charity for a good image.

Before every act of worship today — pause.

Ask yourself:

Who is this for?

One honest second of niyyah can be the difference between a deed that reaches Allah and a deed that becomes dust.

Don't just do good. Do it right. The scale on the Day of Judgment weighs the niyyah, not just the action.

The Forgotten Drink

 

🌿  In our busy lives, we reach for all sorts of drinks — energy drinks for a quick boost, coffee for focus, chamomile to calm the mind. But somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten the most powerful and blessed drink of all — water that carries the remembrance of Allah.

Over time, I began to realize something profound: the true source of energy, calm, and confidence isn’t found in cans or cups, but in connection. And that connection can begin with something as simple as reading over your water.

💧 A Drink That Strengthens the Soul

Every time you drink water, try this:

Recite the three Quls — Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Naas.

Then blow lightly over the water and drink it with faith.

This is not just an act of remembrance — it’s a shield. These Surahs are known as the protective chapters, revealed to safeguard believers from harm, envy, and unseen evils.

 The Prophet ﷺ himself used them for protection, saying:

“Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Naas three times in the morning and evening. They will suffice you against everything.”

(Tirmidhi, 3575)

So imagine — if reciting them brings protection to your soul, what would it do when you let those blessed words flow into your body through water?

🌙 A Sunnah Revived

The Prophet ﷺ would often recite Qur’an and blow over water for healing. Ruqyah with Qur’anic verses was part of his practice — natural, simple, and full of light. Allah says in the Qur’an:

“And We send down from the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy for the believers.”

(Surah Al-Isra, 17:82)

When you drink water infused with the remembrance of Allah, you’re not just quenching thirst — you’re cleansing your heart, healing your energy, and fortifying your spirit. It’s the safest drink you can have, one that purifies both body and soul.

🌺 A Family Sunnah

Teach your family this simple act.

Before anyone takes a sip, read the three Quls, blow, and drink. You’ll soon notice subtle changes — calmer hearts, more peace at home, and strength where there was once anxiety.

And for an even more powerful effect, read Manzil (a collection of Qur’anic verses for protection and healing) over a 20-liter container of water. Let everyone fill their flasks or bottles from it.

Try this for one month — without missing a single day — and you’ll begin to feel the difference. You’ll notice burdens lighten, confidence return, and protection surround you in unseen ways.

🌼 The True Energy Drink

The world sells you drinks to fuel your body — but Allah has already given you a drink to revive your spirit.

This is the forgotten drink — the water that carries the breath of the Qur’an, the remembrance of the One who created it, and the healing that no factory can bottle.

So the next time you lift a glass of water, pause.

Remember Allah.

Recite. Blow. Drink.

And let your heart taste the real sweetness of faith.

Five Bad Habits

Five bad habits taking barakah away from you

1. Abandoning salah

   • No salah = no barakah in life, wealth or time.

   • The Prophet ﷺ said: “Between a man and shirk and kufr is abandoning prayer.”

(Sahih Muslim, 82)

2. Disrespecting parents

   • Serving parents brings barakah, while neglect removes it.

   • ALLAH says: “Do not say to them even ‘uff,’ and do not repel them but speak to them noble words.”

(Qur’an 17:23)

3. Cutting family ties

   • Breaking ties reduces rizq and blessings.

   • The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever would like his provision to be increased and his life to be extended, let him uphold family ties.”

(Sahih Bukhari & Muslim)

4. Engaging in harām income (riba, fraud, dishonesty)

   • harām money wipes out barakah no matter the amount.

   • ALLAH says: “ALLAH destroys riba and gives increase to charity.”

(Qur’an 2:276)

5. Constant sin without repentance

   • Persisting in sin darkens the heart and removes blessings.

   • The Prophet ﷺ said: “A man is deprived of provision because of sins he commits.”

(Ibn Majah, 4022)

Remain Silent

 When Should We Remain Silent?

1. Remain silent when parents speak, even if you disagree.

2. Remain silent when you're angry.

3. Remain silent when you're unsure if you're right.

4. Remain silent when you want to gossip.

5. Remain silent when you don't have a sincere intention .

6. Remain silent when it's time to listen and understand.

7. Remain silent when your words might hurt someone.

8. Remain silent when repeating something is unnecessary.

9. Remain silent during sinful conversations.

10. Remain silent when people are resolving their issues. 

11. Remain silent when the Quran is being recited.

Remember the thumb rule ;

 قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ صَمَتَ نَجَا ‏"‏ ‏

*Whoever is silent is saved.*

Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2501

Yaqīn

 

How do I know I've reached the level of certainty (yaqīn)? ⤵️⛅

My dear readers, we often hear the word "yaqīn", but how do we actually feel it?

How do we know our hearts are full of trust in Allah?

It's simpler than we imagine - it's a "feeling"

If it settles in your heart, your whole life will change 

To know if you've reached it, check these two things ⤵️

1. Yaqīn doesn't mean your problems are solved

Yaqin means your heart is calm even when the problem is still there 

Before, you'd cry, stress, think a thousand times how it'll be solved

Now you say from your heart "Allah will manage it" and sleep peacefully 😌💗

You feel internally: don't fear, you have a Great Lord

You love your sujūd, love talking to Allah 

Not just wanting something from Him, but because you feel His closeness is the safety 

🤍

If your heart is still burning with worry, you're still at the start

If your heart is calm, accepting whatever Allah chooses, congratulations 

You're in the midst of yaqīn 

2. True yaqīn is being sure Allah will mend your heart, even if you haven't seen it yet 

Like when you ask a very generous person and smile before getting it? That's yaqīn in Allah 

You don't say "maybe He'll respond"

You say "thank you Allah, You've responded" 🌧️💕

You trust Allah has something better by a million times than what you wished for

This feeling makes you walk among people confident, smiling, at peace

Because you know good is coming, Allah just picks the right time 

My dear readers... 

Yaqin is raising your hands to the sky and lowering them knowing your need is met

It's knowing Allah is more merciful with you than your mother - how could He abandon you?

Search your heart... if you feel calm, simplicity, peace, and the path to Allah is beautiful even with hardship

Then you've reached the beautiful stages of yaqīn

This conveys encouragement to recognize the feeling of certainty (yaqīn) in Allah's plan and mercy . 

Sunnah of Walking

We all walk from place to place. Sometimes it’s just a short few steps to get something from the other side of the room, while other times we take longer walks to reach another place. Sometimes we even walk to exercise. Whatever the reason for our walk, it is a great idea to learn how our beloved Nabi ﷺ walked and add his style to our walk.

✨ Imagine the rewards we would get as for every step we take, we will get the reward of following a Sunnah! So those of us who target 10, 000 daily steps, that would be 10,000 rewards! Amazing right?

> How our amazing Nabi ﷺ walked:

1) He would raise his feet and walk. He would not drag them along the ground.

2) He would place his feet whilst slightly leaning forward.

3) His natural walk was fast and firm but at the same time it was very humble.

4) He would not walk proudly with his chest puffed out and would not try to show his authority.

5) His motion while walking was that of a person descending from a higher ground to a lower ground.

6) He would not walk very fast as if running but he would cover long distances in a short time. This was a special favour of Allah Ta’ala upon our beloved Nabi ﷺ.

7) Our beloved Nabi ﷺ never wore only one shoe. He said shaytan wears one shoe so he would oppose it.

Let us walk the walk of our beloved Nabi ﷺ one step at a time and bring blessings and rewards with each step we take. 

Facing Trials with Patience

 

• When you are hurt by people who share the same blood as you, just `remember Yusuf (alayhissalam)`, who was betrayed by his own brothers.

• If you find your parents opposing you, `remember Ibrahim (alayhissalam)`, whose father led him to the fire.

• If you're stuck with a problem where there's no way out, `remember Yunus (alayhissalam),` stuck in the belly of a whale.

• When someone slanders you , `remember Aisha (radi Allahu 'anha)` who was slandered throughout the city.

• If you're ill your body cries with pain, `remember Ayoub (alayhissalam)` who was more ill than you.

• When you are lonely, `recall Adam (alayhissalam)` who was created alone.

• When you can't see the logic around you, think of `Nuh (alayhissalam)` who built an Ark without questioning.

• If you are mocked by your own relatives, family, friends and the world at large, then remember our dear `Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu 'alayhi wasallam).`

Allah put these prophets to trial so that generations will persevere in patience.