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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Finding Calm through Allah (SWT)’s Perfect Attributes

This is the #story of a blessing, not a story of pain. It’s the last third of the night, and I am lying wide awake in bed with the sort of sadness that turns the heart sore and heavy. A lecture on Surah Duha reaches me at that moment, and despite how many times I have heard it and read it, this experience feels utterly new. And through it, Allah (SWT) mends my heart for the hundredth time for He is Al-Jabbar (The Restorer, The Repairer, The All Compelling). I feel light. Soon after, the night passes. Soon after, there is light. Has something similar ever happened to you? The thing is that Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing) watches over us like a caring mother watches over her dear baby in pain. Of course, when it comes to His care and love, there is no one like unto Him. So, when you receive a message of comfort at what seems like the perfect time, it’s by no coincidence. You may attribute that verse or video that popped up to the algorithm. Afterall, your socials do have algorithms, no denying, but there’s a force above it: your perfectly timed destiny written by Allah (SWT) and planned to the tiniest details with so much love. After all, He is Al-Lateef (The Knower of Subtleties, The Most Gentle). Al-Lateef implies that Allah (SWT) is aware of the minutest detail and is precise beyond our imagination, even if we fail to see it. He is
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Can We Be Like Them?

Yesterday, as I was about to start my Isha prayers, something happened. “What is this time to turn off the electricity?” I uttered in frustration. I lit up a #candle and stood for prayers. As I began praying, mindless #thoughts crept into my mind, “Ah, I wish it hadn’t happened, and I’d have my Ramadan ibadah time in comfort.” Ignoring these thoughts, I refocused my attention to prayer and completed my fardh rakahs. Alhamdulillah, the light came back within 15 minutes afterward, and I felt a sense of relief and gratefulness. At midnight, like every day, I reflected back on my day. This particular “no electricity” time frame stood out, and something hit me – a realisation of a different sort. I felt a sense of frustration because there was a power breakdown for 15 minutes. What about our brothers and sisters in #Palestine who’ve been praying all along with no food in their stomachs, no shelter over their heads, gravel ground under their feet, “let alone electricity”. Allah Ho Akbar! I felt a lump in my throat; a sense of extreme guilt surrounded me. After a few minutes of #deep pause, I realised how blessed I am with just the perfect conditions to carry out my ibadahs Alhamdulillah. I reminded myself of how immensely grateful one should be. Worshipping Allah (SWT) in the best of circumstances – with all our beautiful houses, cozy prayer areas and the nourishing foods in our stomachs is one thing. And doing it
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Feeling a Sense of Gratefulness

It’s a calm night with a clear sky, prompting me to roll out my father’s binoculars and head straight to the roof to witness the full moon of the month alongside the other stars. As a lover of astronomy, the thought of gazing at the sky and realising that my Lord is out there somewhere sends shivers down my spine. As I point the binoculars towards the moon and adjust its focus, I start noticing the craters on my moon. The very first thing that comes to my mind is how precisely Allah (SWT) has designed and placed it. Even a slight deviation from its original position and path could jeopardise the entire universe. Living in a vast universe where so much is happening, from the suction of a black hole to the birth of something as small as an ant, Allah (SWT) created me. This realisation brings tears to my eyes, and I feel an overwhelming love for Allah (SWT) in my heart. Read our latest posts: Ramadan Reflections: Feeling a Sense of Gratitude, Ramadan Reflections: The Reality of Life, Ramadan Reflections: Persevering Along the Blessed Path
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Picking myself Back Up!

The Mid-Ramadan slump hits hard. I’ve been itching to pick up my phone again, and shamefully, I have to admit that I got lost in the scrolling a few times and exceeded my Ramadan screen time limit. It’s a horrible feeling, really. I’ve already gone ahead and scrolled through the same old things I’d sworn to myself not to before Ramadan. I’d promised that I wouldn’t binge on good-for-nothing ASMRs, recipe videos (dishes I never ever even cook :/) or a day in my life during Ramadan, kinda randomest #content. But despite everything, I…just slipped. Suddenly I feel like giving up. The Shayateen are chained up, but my nafs, having had that sudden dopamine hit I’d been starving it of, is suddenly up and roaring. “You’ve already ‘ruined’ this Ramadan anyway!” it yells at me. “You promised yourself it would be ‘perfect’! Well, now you’ve gone ahead and seen all these time-wasting things already, so why stop? You’ll never be Miss Perfect – so stop pretending to be! That makes you a hypocrite!” I stare at the screen of my phone, a completely nonsensical #reel of some ‘satisfying slime’ being looped in front of me. What…am I doing? I ask myself. My soul suddenly fights back against my nafs, screaming. WHAT AM I DOING? I exit the reel feed, and I’m back on the explore page. A pretty picture catches my eye, and I click on it. I read the caption – this caption – and my eyes widened.
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: The Reality of Life

The world is temporary. And that’s a reminder today’s reflection brought.
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: One Ummah. One body.

Today, after Suhoor, my 7-year-old son went to the masjid for Fajr on his bicycle. After just a few minutes, he came back crying. He hugged me tightly, weeping, “Mama, mama.” My heart leapt into my throat. It turned out that he had fallen from his bike and injured his elbow. #Alhamdulillah, it was nothing serious. As the family gathered around, consoling him and cleaning the wound, I was suddenly transported to #Gaza. My mind replayed the images and sounds of all the injured children in Gaza—those who had lost all family members, those undergoing amputations without anesthesia. My heart felt like it would burst with pain as I wished to have the power to embrace every lonely, sad, injured, hungry, cold, and frightened child. This #Ramadan is hitting very differently in the backdrop of the Gaza #genocide and starvation campaign. The #Ummah is ONE BODY. Do I feel the pain? What is my excuse before Allah (SWT)? Let us resolve today to spend our time, wealth, and energy to work for the betterment of the Muslims—to make dua, to do our duty, to gain knowledge, to spread the #Deen, and to heal a broken, aching Ummah. Read our latest posts: Ramadan Reflections: The Reality of Life, Ramadan Reflections: Persevering Along the Blessed Path, Ramadan Reflections: Same Sounds and A Heartbreaking Reminder
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Persevering along the Blessed Path

So much of what is beautiful barely ever lasts, Unreachable and untouchable in the casket of the past. Except for the good actions, the amal-e-sualihaat, Breaking beyond eternity, raising our makamaat. Our makamaat here means the ranks we have in front of Allah (SWT). Who wouldn’t want to elevate that rank, right? And so, we enter Ramadan with many new resolutions and ventures, striving to improve ourselves. Starting small habits and taking up extensive challenges, both come with the fear of leaving them incomplete. Will we be able to hit our Ramadan goals? Will we be able to continue some of these after Ramadan? We wish for consistency and completion in our good actions, beyond the spiritual boost of this blessed month as well. So, for all of us in the same boat, here is a beautiful dua to keep us afloat: اللهم اهدني وسددني‏ اللهم إني أسألك الهدى والسداد Translation: O Allah! Direct me to the Right Path and make me adhere to the Straight Path. I beg You for guidance and uprightness. [Riyad as-Salihin – 1473] This dua is a humble request to Allah (SWT) to accept our efforts and good deeds. It encourages us to continue striving for excellence, knowing that Allah (SWT) is aware of our efforts and intentions. Lastly, find peace in knowing that the good you do, especially for His sake, stays with you forever. It is written and kept safe. All you have to do is to remain patient on this path
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Finding Gratitude in Small Gestures

I was sitting in my room working after Iftar when I overheard my parents discussing our drinking water supply. The water was delivered earlier the week before, and with the next delivery day coming up, we were running a little low on our water supply. “I drink 4 liters of water!” I chimed in rather enthusiastically from my room, informing them that I needed to drink 3+ liters of water between Iftar and Sehri to avoid getting dehydrated during the day. “Drink 10 liters, beta!” my father replied, almost matching my level of enthusiasm, letting me know that my water consumption is not an issue and I can drink as much as I want. He also assured me, in a way, that no matter how much water I need, they will make sure I always have it. This was the moment I was hit by a massive wave of gratitude. I realised how huge this blessing is for me. My parents—these people who love me so selflessly and would go to all ends to make sure I always have whatever I need. “Alhamdulillah,” I said, and then repeated it a few times to thank and praise the Lord who blessed me with parents and their love and care. Read our latest posts: Ramadan Reflections: Realising the Value of Peace, Ramadan Reflections: Believing in Allah’s Rahmah, Come What May, Ramadan Reflections: Resonant Beyond Seven Heavens, A Silent Wish
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Same Sounds & A Heartbreaking Reminder

It’s Ramadan, and just like the birds aren’t off-duty, neither are the pilots. They fill the air with the screeching sounds of their steel eagles, preparing for the National Day parade. I’m sitting in my classroom, trying to focus on the lecture and ignore the lethargy from the day’s fast when another plane’s sound screeches in to drown out the teacher. This time, it gets a lot closer. It gets louder and louder and… The realisation hits me. I’m sitting in a comfortable lecture hall, with air conditioning and lights, my only concern being that I can’t wrap my head around the derivative formula while my stomach grumbles from my fast. Somewhere in Gaza, someone my age is hearing the exact same sound as me. Only they are terrified of it. They have no classroom left, as their schools have been bombed. They have no teacher, as she has been killed. And they have no lights, because their entire lives have been spent in electric blackouts. This sound, for me, is nothing more than background noise, or at most, a reminder that these planes can protect us. While this same sound, for them, is the most horrifying thing, the bringer of grisly deaths, severed limbs, and shattered homes. The plane’s screech fades away, but I can still hear my heart in my throat. These are the same planes I was so excited to see as a child. These same planes that every time one would go by, I’d run
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Believing in Allah’s Rahmah. Come What May!

An abandoned egg…A miscarriage and not the first…A hollow hole in the matki where the budgies’ hope once lay. When do we give up? Their eyes squeeze close in pain. He had fed his dear wife seeds from his own beak. She had nested for hours in patience, barely leaving the matki. There’s only so much we can do to make our dream come true. As winters draw in, budgies lay batches of eggs to hatch in 20 days. For this couple, not a single batch had a baby budgie squeaking to life. Despite having a warm, peaceful home with timely food and water, their plans were not Willing to come to pass. Have you ever been in the same spot? The spot where your efforts, duas, tears and blissful expectations all seem to be in vain? If yes, then read on. This post is for the heart wounded by the shards of broken dreams. You wonder why things just aren’t happening for you. You who cry yourself to sleep at night. He knows all your worrisome wonderings. He listens, and He responds. For all the times you’ve wondered when to give up hope, here’s your final answer: there is no such point for you; you are a #believer! Being a believer isn’t just about fulfilling obligations, doing good and avoiding wrong. It’s about believing in Allah (SWT)’s Rahmah for us in times when every cell of your body is exhausted in search of happier days. Believing is trusting
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Realising the Value of Peace

“I think 1 tsp of chaat masala should be enough,” I thought to myself while trying but failing to replicate Mama’s famous chana chaat. My first Ramadan being so far away from home, distant from all the scrumptious and mouthwatering iftar Mama would make. Far away from the banter with bhaiyya at iftar over who will take the last sandwich or pakora. Far away from Baba bringing home so much fruit for iftar just because melons are my favorite. I try to push away these emotional thoughts before I get all teary from missing home. I glance over at the clock and quickly run to my spot at the table to make dua just minutes before the azaan is called. As I’m making dua, I remember our brothers and sisters in Gaza. How much they must be missing home. Those innocent children left with no parents, no siblings, some with no relatives, and others with no friends. How are they spending their Ramadan, I ask myself, and my heart breaks. Oh, how I wish I could embrace those beautiful kids and make what their mothers would for iftar. “Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar…,” the azaan is called, and I open my fast with the usual dates and water, this time intentionally saying Alhamdulillah with all my heart like the people of Gaza have taught us. I pray that everyone gets to open their fast in peace and with their favorite dishes.
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: The Proximity of As-Samee and Al-Qareeb

Alhamdulillah for the blessing of spending the holiest of months in the holiest of lands. Today was a long, hot fast. As we finished tawaf after Asr, my mother said, “Aj tau thandi, meethi lassi peenay ka dil ker raha hai.” I laughed at the thought of lassi. Here it was qehwa land at iftar time. But, lo and behold, at iftar, a girl came out of nowhere and handed us a pack. As I opened it, I found, along with dates, a packet of sweet laban inside. The same thandi, meethi lassi my mom had craved for. I felt goosebumps at that moment as I felt how Allah (SWT) was as-Samee and al-Qareeb. Read our latest posts: Ramadan Reflections: Screen Detox, Ramadan Reflections: Adapting Servitude, Ramadan Reflections: The Time of Serenity and Something More, Ramadan Reflections: Grasping the Fading Light of Peace
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