Deep Breath
It’s crazy how you can have a good time turn into a bad memory so quickly. You run home, excited, almost skipping – you’re happy. And then you’re not because your normal life puts you back in your place like you were physically hit in the face. It’s relentless this time and comes back for […]
You Are Not Alone
Knowing God through His mighty names and attributes is the foundation for never feeling alone or lonely. Many people look to the social arena for the feeling of safety and security because when you are with family or friends or even strangers you feel a sense of tranquility. The famous Ibn Khaldun said: “The human […]
Hope.
You’re exhausted from trying to be stronger than you feel. You’re hungry, not starving, but can’t eat a meal. You’re hurting, not physically, but mentally I see You’re sad, you say “pain radiates through me” They say stars can’t shine without darkness But the stars are so distant you feel hopeless If you wish upon […]
Financial Privilege
This for all the people out here goin’ through the struggle. I’m talkin’ real life struggle, workin’ nine to nine doubles. People claim money’s tight but stay rollin’ the dice. Ain’t got no bills to pay homie? Man I swear that must be nice. I don’t know what I gotta do, or what I gotta […]
ميزان المُلْكِ
في صلاة العشاء في مسجدنا منذ أيام، كنا نقرأ قول الله تعالى من سورة البقرة حول قصة الملأ من بني إسرائيل لما طلبوا من نبيهم ملِكاً قائداً يقودهم حتى يستعيدوا حقوقاً سُلبت منهم وأراضٍ نهبها أعداؤهم، فأجابهم النبي بأمر الله على ما أرادوا: “إِنَّ اللَّهَ قَدْ بَعَثَ لَكُمْ طَالُوتَ مَلِكًا ۚ قَالُوا أَنَّىٰ يَكُونُ لَهُ […]
Muslim State of Mind
Here I am, looking out in the open Wondering why it seems to be closing? These different headlines and big signs Make my people seem like they have to hide Everyday is a struggle, Every day is a chance To make sure that those words and stigmas are crushed Muslim State of Mind, Muslim State […]
Good Pain
I’m sick of the rain, fed up with all the thunder. I want good pain, me, I want the sunburn. Me, I want that feel good hurt, good love, good vibes, I just want to say “I’m good” when they wonder. I pray to God that He keeps me focused, And give me a chance […]
وَ يَسْأَلُوْنَكَ عنِ الرُّوح
كل كلام لا يَنفخ فيك الروح .. فهو أبتر و ما كل النصوص تُقرأ بالعقل بعض النصوص هي نوافذ روح وللروح لغة بغير كلام وإنك إن تَشفّ تُشقّ لك أكوان في صدرك ..لا حد لها و اعلم بنيّ أن مفتاح روحك هو بين اصبعيّ الرحمن.. أي بنيّ … ما أنا وأنت إلا متسولان على باب […]
Prayer (Salaat) in Islam (Pt 4)
4. Prostration or “Sujud”; a cure from arrogance Quran presents sujud as a universal phenomenon. Humans share with other creatures the act of sujud, “See you not that to Allah prostrate all who are in the heavens and on earth- The sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the trees, the animals; and a great […]