Bismillah...

"For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah (in the Hereafter, let them strive); for the Term (appointed) by Allah is surely coming: and He hears and knows (all things). And if any strive (with might and main) they do so for their own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from creation... and those who believe and work righteous deeds -them we shall admit into the company of the Righteous." ~Surat al-Ankabut, Ayahs 5-6, 9

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Ayyaamum-ma'doodaat

Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem...
Allahumma salli 'alaa sayyidinaa Muhammad, wa 'alaa aali sayyidina Muhammad, wa baarik wa sallim.
As-salaamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu...

Alhamdulillahi Rabbil 'aalameen Allah subhaanahu wa ta 'aala in His Infinite Kindness and Mercy has brought yet another Ramadan into our unworthy cluches. If we hold fast to every second that ticks hastily by and strive to make each one shine, we will see the nur of each moment burning beautifully on the Day of Judgment, if Allah jalla jalaaluh in His Infinite Generosity wills it. Each neglected moment of this sweet month will make us weep a deep lament on that Day, drowning us in other-worldly sorrow.

Brothers and sisters in the nation of Ahmad salAllahu 'alayhi wasallam- take careful advantage of every second of this month... ensure that your every sigh breathes in accordance with the Qur'an and the sunnah of RasulAllah salAllahu 'alayhi wasallam. Fill your heart with remembrance of Allah 'azza wa jal, and empty it of anything other than Him. Make tawbah sincerely. "Tears flowing from the eyes purify the heart." Soothe your throbbing heart with dhikrullah... cloak your inner self with the perfectly beautiful qualities of the Beloved of Allah salAllahu 'alayhi wasallam... adorn your outer self with his sunnah. Run away from the smallest sin as though it is a burning, sighing, raging fire chasing diligently after you...

Submit. By the leave of Allah, it can be done. Now is the time to do it.

I ask that you please keep me in your du'as...
Was-salaam ma'al ikraam,
Zareen