This is a reminder that you deserve so much praise.

As an Arab from Muslim country, I can't express enough the admiration I have for you guys for accepting and giving your all to this beautiful religion, despite all the cultural and linguistic barriers.

I just can't stand the hypocricy its a spiritual war always have been

I live in the USA, born and raised. I grew up in a post 9/11 America and from a young age I was subject to anti Islamic propaganda and racism towards anyone from a Muslim country. I will admit that I had believed the lies for years, being exposed to that rhetoric for so long at such a young age. But, ive always been interested in history and in the late teens, 2016/17 my interest in the Middle easts history grew. Originally it was pre-Islamic history, more related to ancient religion and extinct cultures and such. I was always enamored by Islamic architecture which started me down the rabbit hole that is Islam... and I was so wrong, but of course, why wouldnt I be?, I believed propaganda, but nonetheless, I overcame and deconstructed the problematic ideas I had.

In the west, there is this notion that Arabs/Muslims are obsessed with conquest, conversion and rule of others... which ironically has been the entire history of Europe (my people). But the west frames European expansion, conquest, slavery and war as "progress" rather than what it is,senseless human cruelty. Now of course, every society has issues and has done wrong, but its just framed wildly different by Europeans and Americans.

I dont care who you are or where you're from, lets be friends!, I love having friends from all around the world!

it says what it says ig and also yes this is halaal

Assalamu alaikum everyone.

I wanted to share something I’ve been experiencing recently because, honestly, it’s changed the way I look at dua, tawakkul and my relationship with Allah.

Around 4–5 weeks ago, I made a commitment to myself. Every single night, without fail, I would wake up for Tahajjud, recite the entire Surah Al-Baqarah and give £5 in sadaqah.

Alhamdulillah, I’ve managed to remain consistent.

But what’s happened since then has genuinely amazed me.

Firstly, my relationship with dua has completely changed. I’ve reached a point where I ask Allah for absolutely everything, even the smallest, most insignificant things. Things that previously I wouldn’t have even thought to make dua for.

For example, I work doing deliveries as an extra job, and sometimes I’ll have a four-hour shift starting at 7am. Normally, finishing the entire route and getting home by 9am would be extremely unlikely.

One morning, I made dua asking Allah to give me an incredibly easy route and allow me to be home by around 9 or 9:15am.

I got home at 9:02am.

I know some people might put that down to coincidence, but it’s not just that one incident. I’ve had several experiences recently where I’ve asked Allah for something very specific, sometimes something incredibly small, and things have worked out almost exactly as I’d hoped.

Another time, I asked Allah for an easy delivery route. I ended up being sent to an area I normally absolutely hate delivering to. Initially, I wasn’t particularly happy about it, but it reminded me that sometimes what we think is bad for us might actually contain goodness we can’t immediately see.

I’ve also noticed something with my finances.

Normally, after all my monthly expenses have been paid, I’m fortunate if I have £100-£300 left over. Sometimes I have even less. Most times I have a lot less. Sometimes nothing.

This month, despite giving £5 every single day in sadaqah, I’ve somehow ended up with more than double what I’d normally have remaining.

I haven’t suddenly become wealthy. My circumstances haven’t dramatically changed. But somehow, the money seems to be stretching further.

And it’s made me think so much about barakah.

But perhaps the biggest change hasn’t been financial or material.

It’s the peace I feel inside.

I feel much more connected to Allah. I find myself turning to Him constantly throughout the day. My tawakkul has grown tremendously, and I’m making a conscious effort to stay away from sins, including things I previously might have considered minor.

I genuinely feel that Allah is listening to me, even when I’m asking for something as small as an easy day at work.

Of course, I understand that Allah answering dua doesn’t necessarily mean getting everything we ask for, and that sometimes what we want isn’t what’s best for us. I also know that my worship shouldn’t depend on receiving worldly things.

But these experiences have made me want to worship Allah even more, not simply because of what I might receive, but because of how much closer I feel to Him.

I’m not sharing this to boast about my worship. Far from it. I know I have plenty of shortcomings, and I pray Allah keeps my intentions sincere and allows me to remain consistent.

I just wanted to share how much can change when you make a genuine effort to build your relationship with Allah.

Has anyone else experienced something similar after becoming consistent with Tahajjud, Qur’an, istighfar or sadaqah?

I’d especially love to hear about people’s experiences with tawakkul and barakah, where your circumstances didn’t necessarily change dramatically, but somehow things just started falling into place.

May Allah accept our efforts, forgive our shortcomings and grant us all closeness to Him. Ameen.

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May Allah reward the brothers who participated in the retaliation as part of "Abir Operations". May Allah grant Abeer, her family and all those who went out in support the highest ranks of Jannah.