Whoever puts his trust in God, He suffices for him. 
Author Archives: Umar Abdullatif
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Reflecting on Allah’s Blessings: The Eyes, the Tongue, and the Two Paths
Allah ﷻ says in Sūrah al-Balad: أَلَمْ نَجْعَل لَّهُ عَيْنَيْنِ، وَلِسَانًا وَشَفَتَيْنِ، وَهَدَيْنَاهُ النَّجْدَيْنِ “Have We not made for him two eyes, and a tongue, and two lips, and shown him the two paths?” (Qurʾān 90:8–10) This short passage is both a reminder and a reckoning. It draws our attention to the blessings …
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The Profound Impact of Private Deeds
The truest measure of a believer is not found in public, where eyes are watching, but in private — when only Allah sees us. Our hidden deeds shape our hearts, our lives, and ultimately our destiny. Allah tells us in the Qur’an: إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُم بِالْغَيْبِ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌ وَأَجْرٌ كَبِيرٌ “Indeed, those …
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Alhamdulillah for the Unseen Arrangements
Alhamdulillah… for the way life unfolds, often in ways we cannot grasp at first. There are moments when events feel heavy, confusing, or even painful. In those moments, it is hard to believe that good could possibly emerge. Yet, Allah’s wisdom is always greater than our vision. Consider the story of the mother of …
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Fajr Prayer Reminder
Messenger of Allah ﷺ says: When any one of you goes to sleep, the devil ties three knots at the back of his neck, sealing every knot with:” You have a long night, so sleep.” So if one awakes and mentions Allah, a knot will be loosened; if he performs ablution two knots are …
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Sunnan of Sleeping
Sleep early – Bukhārī Sleep with Wudhu (Ablution) – Ibn Ḥibbān Dust the bed before sleeping – Bukhārī Use Siwāk before sleeping – Ṭabarānī Apply Ithmid to the eye – Aḥmad Place right hand under right cheek – Aḥmad Not sleep on stomach – Ibn Mājah Recite Sūrah al-Mulk & Surah al-Sajdah – Tirmidhī Recite …
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Seeking the Love of Allah
For a few years now, a Friday reminder has been shared with the hope that it has been beneficial. For this week’s reminder, we turn to a truly beautiful supplication that was encouraged by someone dear to me. It’s a prayer so profound that it’s now read at least five times a day, and I’m …
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Finding Peace in Surrender: A Journey of Trust
Life often feels like a carefully crafted plan: a series of goals to be met, challenges to be overcome, and outcomes to be controlled. We pour our energy into our efforts, striving to shape our reality. But what happens when our plans unravel, our efforts fall short, and the future becomes a cloud of uncertainty? …
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Supplication after every prayer
In the vast collection of ḥadīth, moments where the Prophet ﷺ openly expresses personal love for a companion are rare and deeply moving. One such occasion was with the great companion, Muʿādh ibn Jabal (May Allah be pleased with him). The Prophet ﷺ said to him: يَا مُعَاذُ، وَاللَّهِ إِنِّي لَأُحِبُّكَ، فَلَا …
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When Trials Feel Like Chaos: Trust in Allah’s Plan
When we’re in the midst of a trial, it can feel like we are drowning in chaos. Our vision is blurred by confusion, our hearts are heavy with uncertainty, and our minds spiral with questions: Why is this happening? When will it end? Yet, even in these moments of despair, the Divine Plan is …
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True Wealth: Richness of the Soul
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “لَيْسَ الغِنَى عَنْ كَثْرَةِ العَرَضِ، وَلَكِنَّ الغِنَى غِنَى النَّفْسِ” “Wealth is not in having many possessions, but true wealth is the richness of the soul.” (Muslim) In a world obsessed with accumulation—more money, more status, more things—this profound ḥadīth invites us to pause and reassess. True richness, …
