mind over matter

I was watching a khutba by Omar Suleiman on Istighfar and he was talking about the power of istighfar. When a person sins, a black dot is placed on their heart and when he sincerely repents, not only does that black dot disappear, that place in his heart becomes polished as if he didn’t commit that certain sin in the first place.

One major point I took from this is that istighfar should be a focal point in our daily lives. We should say “astaghfirullah” constantly because not only does it erase sins when you repent sincerely by the will of Allāh, it also gives you clarity and makes you closer to Allāh swt.

The Prophet pbuh was sinless but one habit he had was he continuously engaged in istighfar, not because of sins but because he (pbuh) wanted a connection and clarity with Allāh

Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: We counted the Prophet (pbuh) saying a hundred times during one single sitting:

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ إنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ

Rabb-ighfir lee, wa tub `alayya, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Raheem!

“Oh Allāh, Forgive me and pardon me. Indeed, You are the Oft-Returning with compassion and Ever Merciful”.

I was watching a khutba by Omar Suleiman on Istighfar and he was talking about the power of istighfar. When a person sins, a black dot is placed on their heart and when he sincerely repents, not only does that black dot disappear, that place in his heart becomes polished as if he didn’t commit that certain sin in the first place.

One major point I took from this is that istighfar should be a focal point in our daily lives. We should say “astaghfirullah” constantly because not only does it erase sins when you repent sincerely by the will of Allāh, it also gives you clarity and makes you closer to Allāh swt.

The Prophet pbuh was sinless but one habit he had was he continuously engaged in istighfar, not because of sins but because he (pbuh) wanted a connection and clarity with Allāh

Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: We counted the Prophet (pbuh) saying a hundred times during one single sitting:

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ إنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ

Rabb-ighfir lee, wa tub `alayya, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Raheem!

“Oh Allāh, Forgive me and pardon me. Indeed, You are the Oft-Returning with compassion and Ever Merciful”.

Different oils and how to use them

Common Oils

Argan Oil – good for everyone; high in Vit E, great for helping heal scars, eczema, and dry scalp. Oleic acid helps regulate sebum production, and linoleic acid promotes healthy skin turnover, which can be good for acne control.

Avocado Oil – intense hydration; lots of fats and fatty acids; may be too hydrating for certain skin types

Castor Oil – promotes hair growth

Chamomile Oil – Sensitive skin; soothes redness and irritation

Coconut Oil – very moisturizing; however it’s comedogenic so it works well for the body, but may not be good for the face (but if it works for you, go for it!)

Jojoba Oil – all skin types; mimics natural sebum so it’s a good balancer for all sin types

Rosehip Oil – skin discolouration & scarring; also good for helping combat environmental stressors like dry air and wind; improve skin elasticity, boost skin cell regeneration,

Tea Tree Oil – acne (but NEEDS to be diluted if you have 100% tea tree oil)

Grapeseed Oil – oily skin & acne; help regulate oil production while keeping skin moisturized; also has anti-aging & skin-brightening Vit C

Maracuja Oil – anti-inflammatory; brightening (has lots of Vit C); sun damage, discoloration, spots, and fine lines; also said to help with anxiety, insomnia and stress?

Marula Oil – irritated skin; v. soothing & hydrating; high in oleic acid; high in anti-oxidants;

Sweet Almond Oil – great for sensitive & dry skin

Less Common

Dilo Oil (found by Kate Sommerville); good for firming

Black Currant Oil – skin that needs repair; anti-inflammatory; even good for eczema

Camellia Oil – Lightweight hydration; absorbs quickly; great for sensitive skin

Pomegranate Oil ­– anti-inflammatory; reduces redness; brightens skin; packed with Vit A, D, E, & K; goof for combination skin

Hemp Seed – light moisture; good for dry, aging skin

Pumpkin Seed Oil – blemish prone skin

Somalidu waxey odhaahdaan “Aduunyadani la sheego waa labo maalmood.” Isbuucyaashi ugu dambeysay waxaan la kulmay geeri badan - kuwo khuseeya ehelkeyga iyo kuwo khuseeya dad aanan aqoonin. And wallahi maraarkaas oo kale ayaa waxaad bilaabi inaad ka fakirtid addunyadani sideey fudeyd u tahay in looga tago. Waxaa laga yaabaa qof maanta kula fadhiyay, inaad berri xabaashiisa ka qeybgashid. 

Illaahay (swt) ha naga dhigo kuwii ku fakiraa Aakhiradooda ee acmaasha wanaagsan sameeyaa.