MY CHAOS

Sometimes you won’t feel the sweetness of prayer. Your du’as will feel dry. Your heart won’t respond. Still—don’t give up. Keep showing up. Because even when you feel distant, Allah is never far.

the problem with having a decade old tumblr blog is that there are posts on it from a decade ago

Asking for something that seems the most impossible to me from the One to Whom nothing is impossible. May Allāh grant good health to my parents, especially my mother, and let them attain the blessings of this holy month to the fullest. It's hard watching your parents being ill. It's even harder when you see them trying to get a little bit of goodness from this holy month with immense suffering. May Allāh make it easy for them. May Allāh grant shifa to everyone. Ya Allāh, hear our duas.

Control your moods. Stop projecting your mood onto others. The world is not responsible for your misery or hurt. At a certain age, you should know how to control your emotions, especially as a fully grown adult. People shouldn't have to tolerate your negativity, criticism, rude comments, and poor behaviour. Take charge of your emotions and focus on improving them through self-reflection and seeking guidance from Allah. As Muslims we must strive to be kind, mature and respectful in all our interactions.

Took me years to get this