50 things I am thankful for

I have recently started to notice that I do not feel that I am thankful enough for the things Allah swt has given me. I always seem to be pondering over worries therefor I have decided to do a series whereby I will list 50 things I am thankful for. :-)

1. Life

2. Breath

3. Family

4. Shelter

5. Eyesight

6. Health

7. Education

8. Friends

9. A beautiful religion

10. A community

11. Stability

12. Food

13. Water

14. Sustinance

15. Enough wealth to provide for me

This list is to be continued.. *mysterious theme tune* haha ;)

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Our Duty

Its been 11 years since I first started Madressa. Its been an exciting 11 years. Tackling mid-term tests, coursework and exams since I was 4 years old and striving to rank 1st, 2nd or 3rd in my very competitive class. However, now, as I leave it is time to put all that I have learnt; all the knowledge I have accumulated and put it into action and advocate the message that Rasoolollah taught through the two weighty things he has left us: The Holy Qur'an and The Ahlul-Bayt.  




It is now time to portray Islam in its true light and not what the Media portrays Islam as. It is sad to think that people are being manipulated by the media and being lead into thinking that the very small group of extremists represent every Muslim. This is but far from the truth. 




I have always wondered what my duties as a British Muslim are? It was only two weeks ago that I was sitting in a discussion about Islamism and what it means to be a British Muslim in the 21st Century. 
Does it just mean to be aware of what is being said about Islam in the media? 
Does it mean to respond to what is being said about Islam in the Media? 
Is it to unite us with our brother from the Ahle-Sunnah? 
Is it to SHOW the public, the people around us, that Islam is a religion based around peace? 




However you decide to complete your duty as a Muslim in the current situation, when Allah (swt) asks us on the Day of Judgement 'Did you complete your duty as a Muslim in the 21st century?' We should at least be able to reply saying 'I tried..' 




Inshallah we will be able to answer this question as lovers of our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his progeny and we will all be granted with paradise in the hereafter. Ameen 

There is a difference between stubbornness and being strong in your views and beliefs.

Taqwa

That feeling. You know.. When you are just sick and tired of life. When you just want to give up. When there is so much going on you have to analyze your life and pick out what you are doing wrong. Yeah, that feeling, that feeling when most people raise their hands in prayer to God, in hope that The Almighty.will help you, that he will remove the pain and suffering and he wil guide you.

But what about that other feeling. When you forget about everything for a while and just smile. When joy enters your heart. Do we raise our hands up to God and thank him for the bounties that he has bestowed upon us? Do we thank him for the mercy and happiness he has given us. Do we take a moment to say Alhamdullilah? Do we take a moment to say Subhanallah? Do we take a moment to say Shukranlillah?

We have to train ourselves to be people with Taqwa 'God-conscienceness' and never let anything become more important to us than our creator. He has given us uncountable bounties so we must not repay him by just calling out to him when we need him. I talk to myself before you. May Allah grant us all Taqwa and guide us on Siraatul Mustaqeem. Ameen.

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A Holiday to Africa

Recently I was reminiscing over a holiday I went on 4 years ago (Summer 2008). It was the first time i went back to where my Father grew up.. Mombasa, Kenya. We also visited where my mum grew up Dar es Salaam, Tanzania although I had been to Tanzania before. Here are some snaps i took along the way :)

The swimming pool at the villa

My Grandfather's grave, he passed away 22years ago this year
please remember him with a Surah - Fatiha.
(Mombasa, Kenya)

some nice scenery (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

Market place (Mombasa, Kenya)

Scenery (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

Tree house 

Wild Waters (Mombasa, Kenya)

Wild Waters (Mombasa, Kenya)

Wild Waters (Mombasa, Kenya)

My heart bleeds for Karbala
My tears fall for Karbala
My soul yearns for Karbala

Ya Allah (swt)...

Ya Allah, make my relationship with you so strong that I don't need these people.


Ya Allah, make me so attached to you that i dont want this world.


Ya Allah, let me thrive on your love. 


Ya Allah, help me discover the love for your deen.


Ya Allah, do not let me get attached to such short-lived materials.


Ya Allah, guide me toward 'Siraatul Mustaqeem' 


Ya Allah, assist me in following the ways of the 14 Ma'soomeen.  


Ameen ♥