Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday): When Good Deeds Go to Waste
Surah Al-Kahf, Ayat 103–105 offers a sobering reminder about the danger of misdirected efforts. Allah asks: “Shall We inform you of the greatest losers in respect of their deeds? Those whose efforts were in vain in the worldly life, while they thought they were doing good.” These ayat teach that actions without correct intention, sincerity, […]
The Arrogance Trap: When Good Deeds Conceal the Ego
“Do not be content with a deed if it increases your ego.” This Hikam of Ibn ʿAṭāʾillah warns that even good deeds can become spiritual poison if they feed the ego. If your charity makes you arrogant, if your prayer makes you feel superior—it is a veil, not a ladder. true spirituality humbles. The closer […]
Brokenness Before Allah: The Power of a Sincere Moment
“You might find in a moment of brokenness what you didn’t find in years of worship.” This hikam of Ibn ʿAṭāʾillah teaches that a single moment of sincere turning to Allah in vulnerability may outweigh years of routine worship. Why? Because the heart in that moment is raw, humble, and real. That deep need awakens […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) — Divine Dependence
The stories in Surah Al-Kahf, highlight the importance of recognizing our role in obeying Allah and His role in providing for us. In the story of the two men (Ayah 32-44), one man becomes consumed by his wealth, forgetting that his success comes from Allah. His failure to acknowledge this leads to his downfall. Ibn […]
Hope in Belief: Finding Strength and Peace Through Faith
True belief is the antidote to sadness. At the end of the day, night will come, and the sellers will close their shops. They may take everything from the believer, but they cannot take away their hope. This Ummah cannot be allowed to fall into despair, for hope must remain alive. The first words we […]
Understand This: In This Life, The Destination is the Road Itself
This means you are not here to arrive at perfection, but to stay committed to the journey—constantly striving, growing, and improving. Your goal is not to outpace others but to outpace who you were yesterday. Did you move forward today, even a little? That’s the real measure of success. Allah did not create us all […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) — Deceptions
People today are deeply distracted by the glitter of the dunya—chasing wealth, fame, appearances, and fleeting pleasures—often at the expense of their faith, family, and purpose. This heedlessness reflects the very fitnah (trial) of Dajjal, who represents deception and the illusion of control and power. Surah Al-Kahf, which the Prophet ﷺ encouraged us to recite […]
“The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side”
Allah says, “Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire—of women and sons, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and cattle and tilled land. That is the enjoyment of worldly life, but Allah has with Him the best return.” (Quran, Aal-‘Imran 3:14) This ayah reminds us that while the […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf today (Friday) — True Success
The story of the man with two gardens in Surah Al-Kahf (18:32–44) teaches a profound lesson about the dangers of arrogance, attachment to worldly wealth, and forgetting the Source of all blessings. The man became boastful over his lush gardens and assumed his prosperity would never end, even doubting the Hour. In contrast, his companion […]
Who Do You Worship?
We were created for one purpose: to worship Allah — to submit our hearts, our actions, and our decisions entirely to Him. Worship is not limited to bowing and prostration; it is about obedience. When we obey anything without question — when we allow it to dictate our choices, shape our values, and take priority […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) — Our Breaths is an Amanah (Trust)
Every breath we take is an amanah (trust) from Allah. A breath spent in obedience to Him will lead to immense joy, while a breath taken in disobedience will result in deep regret and painful punishment. As for the breaths we waste in heedlessness, we will wish we had used them in acts of goodness. […]
Uplifting the Heart: Choosing Positivity Through the Company We Keep
A positive mindset is not merely wishful thinking—it is a spiritual posture rooted in trust in Allah’s decree and mercy. Ibn Ata’illah reminds us in his Hikam: “Do not befriend someone whose state does not uplift you, and whose words do not lead you to Allah.” Surrounding ourselves with negative, pessimistic people clouds the heart […]
