December 2004

• Advice Me Please!: Assalaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh I hope all my blog readers are doing well, are in the best of health and are strong in eemaan, inshaa`Allaah. I'm kind of in a rambling mood this morning, so please bear... | 5 Thoughts

• Protection Against the Plots of Shaytaan: Just like with anything, being prepared and well-equipt allows you to avoid the worst of situations. This book is an excellent treatise of how one can protect oneself from the strong grasp of Shaitaan [the 'devil']. It clearly highlights how Shaitaan operates in his task to lead mankind astray and it clearly reminds us of that which will weaken and drive away Shaitaan.

• Don't Be Sad: Mashaa`Allaah, this book is a must-read for all - whether you feel down or not, it's for you. It enlightens you about the many things you should be thankful for and why depression should not even exist. | 2 Thoughts

• Do not Lie even in Joke!: Everything we say is being recorded in our actions and that one wrong word can take us to Hell Fire. Allah says in Soorah Qaf (50): 18: "Not a word he utters but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it)."

• .... He's Not Come Home ....: This is a true account of what happened today when my brother failed to come home last night. It had been a whole 24 hours that my 40-year-old mother had not seen him. Please make du'aa for her - she needs it. ~ Umm Junayd | 10 Thoughts

• Qur`aan Buddy...?: Assalaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh A post on Bint Adam's blog provoked this entry. I've been struggling with my memorisation for a while now -- i think ever since i stopped being taught at my local madrasah and became... | 8 Thoughts

• Shukr: "And Allaah has brought you out from the wombs of your mothers while you know nothing. And He gave you hearing, sight, and hearts that you might give thanks." [Soorah an-Nahl(16): 78]