Assalamu alaikum all of you!
I should have responded sooner but I somehow missed the responses.
things seem to be going good for u ..thats good to know ,keep striving brother
Things are going quite well right now Meer Suhail, things have improved in my life a lot already, and I still have a great deal to learn, there is still much I need to incorporate in my life in accordance with Islam, and the changes I have applied so far feel really good, I'm so glad to feel that I'm making progress along this path, step by step, it's a good feeling, and I'm happy, and optimistic, whereas I used to be pretty miserable and fear the future, but I can see myself becoming a lot stronger now. This is an exciting journey.
“And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allah will accomplish purpose. Indeed Allah has set a measure for all things”[al-Talaaq 65:2-3]
Yes Sajjuaiah! I am starting to realise and live this truth. I have some little demons to wrestle with still, but they have not succeeded in knocking me off my path, and they won't, rather, I will kick them out of my life, and Allah is backing me up, so it's all good. I can never really lose with Allah on my side, now that I am seeking to honour Him.
And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then surely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he calls on Me, so they should answer My call and believe in Me that they may walk in the right way. 2:186
He has indeed been responding to my prayers, and even my thoughts, things which I didn't even need to pray for, He is clearing a way for me to make it easier, in all sorts of ways, He is sending all sorts of little lessons my way. I am devastated at His mercy and compassion. I am awestruck. I'm so surprised at how clear things are becoming. I've never had a relationship with God like this. I only want the bond to get deeper and stronger, and it will, I'm sure it will.
Thanks for drawing my attention to these quotes, as these are worthy of my contemplation at this time.
...you have found the truth.
Ditta, I have indeed. No doubt. I only wish more people could get this state of awareness. I hope I can help someone find this Truth one day, that would be a blessing.
Thanks Saladhin!
I am living the Truth of the quote. When I was a mushrik, nothing communicated to me as clearly as this does, it was all like so much titillation and messing about, wishful thinking, fantasy and pretense, and little did I realise it. I wish everyone could attain this awareness, it's so important. I really want to try and promote awareness of this somehow.
''But Allah chooses for His mercy whom He wills''.
I am overawed by this. I can't quite get over that I have been awarded this gift. Why me? I'm just accepting it without questioning it, because I will never find the answer anyway, at least, not in this life, not until I attain the rewards that I am offered. I realise that I have a great responsibility, to my Creator, to myself, my relatives, my Ummah, to humanity at large - I must remember this all the time, I have to keep strong and determined for everything and everyone. I must try to be an example from now on to all who encounter me, which will be difficult sometimes, but I pray not to lose sight of that, and for forgiveness for where I might err.
I've been away for a while and it's so nice to see now that you're back!
It's good to be here Saniyah.
I very much liked your article about the male clothing in Islam by the way. There is lots of information about female dress on the internet, but not so much about men's, so this was an interesting read for me. Thanks for posting that.
Anyway, peace and blessings of Allah upon all of you. Thanks for all the wonderful welcomings and kind words you have offered, and it's good to be a part of this helpful and comforting community. May Allah guide and protect us all.
Peace.