Respect

There are those times we feel the need to defend our personal preferences to others...and sometimes to the world. The curiosity varies from an innocent question to a down right rude interrogation. Avoid the lengthy debates and the need to defend yourself. Save yourself from the stress, anxiety & anger this can bring to you. All that needs to be said and all that matters is that you've made a choice within' yourself & your content in living with this personal choice. Why should anyone put that up to debate? For example my choice in my belief in Allah(God) and my preferences on how I live my life and carry myself.. I would simply say this is the way I believe I'm to lead my life & this brings me peace. People need to concentrate on bettering themselves instead of picking others a part... Focus on what's good & the common right to have your life of choice. Do some legitimate research. Imagine a world where people focused on these things? You would see a more loving ,compassionate and productive community.

A.S.

Another day..

Another day.. Another breath.. Roof over my head.. The kitties are playing.. And there's you by my side.. Another day and its more than.. Anything I've ever really expected.. All praise is due to Allah subhan wa ta'ala Alhamdulilah. A.S.

To live..

Sometimes we feel we're not living but simply existing. But, for some its our very existence that keeps them living... Alhamdulilah...I'll focus on that. A.S.

Redirect your focus

Who are we to pick apart other people? Especially based off their appearance & to make matters worse someone's lack of knowledge? Does it make you feel better?? Does it really make you any better? Ever stop to think that these people may have more redeeming qualities? The very fact people have their mouths runin' based on their arrogance.. Just goes to show their lack of humility and compassion for others. We will always have something to learn and self improvement to work on. This is what our entire life will consist of young and old.. So lets stop picking people apart,being critical and laughing at their expense. Spiritually, there is a lot to work on and its a life long practice..We should be too busy bettering ourselves to even take the time for such idle talk. A.S.

They say..

They can tell you what you said, But only YOU can tell them what you meant ♥ A.S.

Until we meet,isha Allah

I had another dream of you.. But this time more vivid and real in every sense of the word. You didn't have many words to say, But I felt everything you could have said by heart.. Your glance towards me was so real... My need to reach out and pet your face to comfort you & let you know just how much I love & miss you... So real. It was so real my sweet, sweet soul. Somehow, I continue to see you in such a state I know you're no longer in.. You're in your resting place & I'm sure that you are well aware of the loving thoughts of your family.. I know & pray that Allah keeps you with those nearest and dearest to Him.. With all that you have done in our lives, you have more than earned a place in Jannah.Insha Allah. In reality you are no longer suffering & my dream doesn't focus on this fact. I feel it is because of my mortal loss of your sweet presence & the comfort that you brought into my life, our lives... I dream of the void my life feels without you in it. But the reality is, you are very much in our lives in that your memory never fades and more importantly your love always remains. This is what is REAL and everlasting.... Not our bodies but our very souls. I love you and miss you so much...Bittersweet it is. A.S.

Worldly living..

If I were to sell or give away all my belongings, except that of which I can maintain myself.. To rid myself of the excess. What would that make of me in our society? A failure? A nut? Worthless? How would this affect my relationships within' and without? Whether or not we make this our focus to some degree, we subconsciously want to "Fit in"... With everything we are conditioned with within' our society, be it media, Hollywood, etc.. Subconsciously we hold ourselves prisoner to the many superficial, shallow, & worldly values. I admire those that have made the worldly sacrifice... To take themselves to the utmost level of being,love & faith. For some, this is not a choice. I wish to be free of the chains I subconsciously accept... I long so much for Allah to strengthen my faith which I feel so connected, But also that my actions, my everyday living may too represent what I so strongly believe. I will always, always long to be a better person. Ya Rab... A.S.

If only..

Why is it we can't live simply with only the clothes on our backs, without a society to judge us for it?? Why can't we rationalize that there is something greatly wrong with that? Sometimes, I find myself filled with a need to just be free of these tangible things..To have less & to share more.. A.S.

In my head

So full of emotions. The words are there, but too drained to explain them..for repeating them have rendered me silent. Its all in my head...and its between me and Allah.

A.S.

Be your happiness

Happiness is very much a choice. It may at times seem daunting to simply create your own happiness, when it feels like you're on the outside looking in... But motivating oneself & relying on your own actions are essential because no matter how special, helpful and loving others may be.... The course of our lives is in our own hands other than of course our loving Allah/God.

So don't rely fully on others for this happiness, because if you do... You're bound to be disappointed.

Rely fully on Allah & live the example you wish to be..InshAllah

A.S.

People VS Things

We shouldn't sacrifice our relationships with people too get ahead in this life.
True comfort in this world comes from those SOULS you hold near & dear..
Not the THINGS we surround ourselves with..
Not the THINGS we feel we can't live without.

Sadly..

People know much more about the value of things...
Than the value of PEOPLE.

When we're at our death beds...
We'd much rather have those people we love around us..
VS the things that many people step on others to get.

A.S.

With grace..

When it comes right down to it.. When we make choices in our lives we should be thinking about whether or not we'll regret anything we've said or done, when we're to face Allah Subhan Wa ta'ala. We should never be so consumed and preoccupied with the inanimate things of this life that we loose sight of what really matters. What really matters is how we work on our own spirituality and in turn results in better relationships with others. Its to have love and regard for others. I hope and pray that we can live our lives with grace in every matter.. To speak with thought and compassion. To remember Al-Alim before we say or do... To have no regrets after having said and done.

Ya Rab. Ameen

A.S.

Be mindful of what you say..

Think before you speak. Think of your love & regard for others VS thinking of your own wants, within' reason of course.. Simply ponder your words before you say them... Will they be pleasing to Allah subhan wa ta a'la?? He is Al-Alim..(All Knowing)

A.S.

Priorities..

We have the power of choice. There needs to be thought behind every action... Not to mindlessly and or selfishly feed into our earthly wants because ultimately in the end we will be made to answer for every action..Good & bad.

We have a choice to make Allah/God a priority in our living & our dying.

For myself... I pray to do so with grace. InshAllah(God Willing)

A.S.