Hajj Reflections 10 – Lessons on Trust from the Battle of the Ditch
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Hajj Reflections 10 – Lessons on Trust from the Battle of the Ditch

How trust and love can lead to great things   During the preparation for the Battle of the Ditch (when Madinah was surrounded) one big rock could not be moved when digging the ditch. The Prophet (peace be on him) just stroked it once and it sparked, he then said ‘Allahu Akbar, I can see…

how to be patient. 8 ways to improve sabr
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How to be patient. 8 ways to improve your sabr

Sabr – An Active State Many people think that sabr is a passive state. Of waiting patiently. Sabr is more than this. Sabr is an active state. Sabr is a quality that grows with practice. ‘O you who believe, be patient, compete with each other in patience.’ (3:200). To get out of bed and pray fajr requires…

trust in allah

Relying on Allah

Trusting Allah Reliance on Allah is the core of imaan Allah Almighty loves those who rely on Him. He loves them because it is the core of our imaan. Our aim is to be connected to Allah 24/7 and when that happens your level of tawakkul (reliance) becomes firmer and you reap the rewards of your…