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I make sure to do my meditation in the night.
[73:6] The meditation at night is more effective, and more righteous. [73:7] You have a lot of time during the day for other matters. [73:8] You shall commemorate the name of your Lord, to come ever closer and closer to Him.
I try not to miss my contact prayers.
[2:45] You shall seek help through steadfastness and the Contact Prayers (Salat). This is difficult indeed, but not so for the reverent, [2:46] who believe that they will meet their Lord; that to Him they ultimately return.
Lastly, I try to attend as many Quranic studies as I possibly can.
Quranic Study Groups
[18:28] You shall force yourself to be with those who worship their Lord day and night, seeking Him alone. Do not turn your eyes away from them, seeking the vanities of this world. Nor shall you obey one whose heart we rendered oblivious to our message; one who pursues his own desires, and whose priorities are confused.
Now that I look back, I realize that all the pain did bring all the gain for my soul. God knows each and every single one of us, the circumstances that can bring us closer to Him are known only to Him.
[9:51] Say, “Nothing happens to us, except what GOD has decreed for us. He is our Lord and Master. In GOD the believers shall trust.”
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Peace be upon you (my dear submitter family),
Congratulations to my dear sisters and brothers for an amazing fundraising campaign.
This was another gift from GOD with another success, mashaAllah.
In 2011 (11 years ago) when we started our first campaign, I could never have imagined that it would go so far and be so successful. Thank GOD it did and I pray that we keep going, under GOD’s guidance and protection.
We chose “Charity water” based on a few facts. For example, there’s a basic need for survival and good health to have safe drinkable water. Having clean water in our life is the best jumpstart that anyone can have. May GOD direct us to show our appreciation and not to ever take it for granted.
I really believe a charity like this is truly a gift from GOD to all of us whereby we get a chance to strive in the cause of GOD. At the same time we can reflect and compare our blessings with those who have less. It helps us think to realize that there are millions of people who never had a glass of safe and drinkable water in their lives. Have we thought what would be the feeling of having your first glass of water? Or having your first shower without worrying about the water?
THANK YOU GOD, that’s what comes to my mind.
By GOD’s grace so far (not including our 2022 fundraising campaign), we have funded 32 water wells, which has provided for thousands of people fresh and drinkable water for the first time in their lives. Imagine that first sip!
Our 2022 campaign was the most successful to date, praise God. We raised $52,541 which will provide wells to serve 1313 people. I just noted that if you put those numbers side by side—525411313—it’s a multiple of 19! Praise God.
So, we thank GOD for such a blessing; thanks to everyone who supported this project, those who donated from $2 to $10,000 and everything in between.
[3:134] Who give to charity during the good times, as well as the bad times. They are suppressors of anger, and pardoners of the people. GOD loves the charitable.
Rahim
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This is not about some new terrorist activity! It is an idea from a newspaper article. A man was despondent when his business shut down, but then he found a great new job with a large company. So, instead of being depressed over the loss of his business, he experienced an “attack of gratitude.” He realized how blessed he was, and he chose to express that gratitude through charity. The author encourages everyone that any time you’re in a close call—maybe a car nearly hits you: instead of being mad, be grateful that you were saved from the accident. Instead of anger, say thank you God and perhaps give a little charity.
[4:149] If you work righteousness―either declared or concealed―or pardon a transgression, GOD is Pardoner, Omnipotent.
[34:13] They made for him anything he wanted―niches, statues, deep pools, and heavy cooking pots. O family of David, work (righteousness) to show your appreciation. Only a few of My servants are appreciative.
We know that David’s family was one of the most appreciative. For example, every time something happened, Solomon thanked God.
[27:19] He smiled and laughed at her statement, and said, “My Lord, direct me to be appreciative of the blessings You have bestowed upon me and my parents, and to do the righteous works that please You. Admit me by Your mercy into the company of Your righteous servants.”
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