Amanah - A Trust
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlah wa barakaatuh.
Trust that you're good, striving and thriving.
Alhamdullilahi robbil alameen for the opportunity Allah has given us to serve.
Alhamdullilahi for the openings we get to make a mark on this world.
Alhamdullilahi for the deeds he has given us with the potential to benefit us even in the hereafter.
On Sunday, I completed a project that's taken up a lot of mental and even physical space in my life!(Yeah it's the same one I spoke about last week). I really did feel like a heavy weight had been lifted off my shoulders, because Subhannallah! The work was plenty! Reflecting on the whole thing this morning and realised that the stress I felt was not just about the tasks that I had to complete or the never ending strategy and creativity that was required of me.It was because I considered it an Amanah.
Flashback to the first conversation I had with a dear sister of mine when I decided to launch this project. She asked what my intentions were and I proceeded to reel out quite a number of them. She was impressed, I was stressed! Alhamdullahi, many instances during the project did make me feel like my intentions were met (At least ,I hope so).
Going on this journey was scary for me, because I was on what I consider a very tricky terrain. It was one of those areas where you'll cringe at the thought of it and that required constant remembrance and renewal of intentions.
Then the temptations! Safe to say that I've realized that any project can easily become imperssible even if it's permissible at face value...The business world is so tricky that if you don't keep pulling yourself back, you can get into very messy situations. You have to always remember, 'the norm is not your norm', I am a Muslim, I have a guide...Alhamdullilahi.
When we take on projects especially those with a commercial value, we should push ourselves to see beyond the profit. It will be a disservice for us to see these projects Allah has blessed us with as mere vehicles for earnings. They can weigh HEAVY on your scales Habibtie!
This project for me was an Amanah on so many levels! You see Our actions, words ,teachings, examples and all the things we send out into the world, can have a negative or positive impact on people and can really affect their lives .Knowing this, we must handle them carefully and with a huge sense of responsibility. We can't afford to be careless ,short sighted or even worse toxic in our dealings with people. Then as we end the projects we must ask Allah for forgiveness of our shortcomings and for acceptance of the work we have done.
I remember this verse being with me on this journey and it's meaning staying with me..
قُلْ إِنَّ صَلَاتِى وَنُسُكِى وَمَحْيَاىَ وَمَمَاتِى لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ١٦٢
Say, "Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allāh, Lord of the worlds.
— Saheeh International
If my living is for Allah and I review my current situation what takes up most of that living? How am I making sure it is for His sake? How am I viewing everything I do from the lens of worship?
Now that this project is done, I'm at a place where I have the same feelings I usually have after a long a period of worship. Mixed feelings, glad that I put in my ALL but then concerned about my shortcomings and then praying for acceptance. I ask that you please put me in your Duas as well.
Mini- Task: Look through your current projects at home, work ,school and do the following:
1. Set or renew your intentions for them.
2. Write one thing you can do to make them a good deed.
3. Set a reminder to pray for forgiveness and acceptance when you complete them.
May Allah bless us with the acceptance of our good deeds, may He purify them, forgive our shortcomings and make our lives on this earth be a smooth pathway to Al Jannah Firdaus.
Reflection Of The Week.
Our relationship with Allahﷻ should be built on this foundation: I am weak, I'm like a beggar, and I know so little. On the other hand, Allah is Al Qawiyy (All-Strong), Al Ghaniyy (Self-Sufficient), and Al Alim (All-Knowing). I need Himﷻ, rely on Himﷻ, and must wholeheartedly trust in Himﷻ.- Dr. Haifaa Younis
The Firsts : Long time no firsts! It was such a blessing to get back to The Firsts Alhamdullilahi robbil alameen! I had almost forgotten how inspiring this series is.Was listening to this episode on Abu Darda(RA) and just kept thinking,goals,goals,GOOOOOAAALS! Also important lessons in there about sincerity, humility, seeking knowledge and spouse-ing like no other! It was a RIDE and it sure got me super motivated!
Screaaaaaaaammmiiinngggg! Because my FAVE academy VERY has opened up registration for FALL!!!! I'm sooooo excited and as usual trying to make up my mind on what course to take! If you've set the intention to seek knowledge, Ribaat has such blessed teachers and amazing courses too! I also love that they've got a fantastic community of sisters from all over the world there to support you beyond the classroom. It's Time to get on board, Sis.
Till Next Week, Insha Allah
We leave you in Allah’s care,
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