Gratitude: The Rope That Holds You Steady

Assalaamu’alaykum,

I once interviewed a man who had been falsely accused and imprisoned for many years. When I asked him what carried him through those dark days, his answer really moved me.

He said that every morning, before even getting out of bed, he would list over 100 things he was grateful for.

Imagine, locked in a tiny cell, he would recount the countless favours of Allah to anchor his soul in the love of his Rabb. He carried on to say that often, he found more than 100 things to list.

SubhanAllah, gratitude was his rope of strength.

We often underestimate how powerful it is to make gratitude an action of the tongue, heart and limbs. It is a practice that invites barakah, steadies us in the storms and brings us back into presence with Allah.

There have been many times, both recent and past, when focusing on gratitude has carried me through some of life’s most difficult tests.

This is why I was so excited to partner with Productive Muslim to create Shukr Cards – A Practical Tool for Gratitude and Connection.

 Find out more about what it consists of and how it works in my article here: https://productivemuslim.com/shukrcards/

Alhamdulilah, I’ve seen these cards facilitate rich, heart-opening discussions and the most meaningful conversations.

Families who don’t usually share on deeper levels, with just a couple of cards, find themselves sitting together for hours, opening up, sharing intimate reflections and bringing hearts closer. 

This is the power of Shukr (gratitude to Allah). 

I’ve seen friends bond in ways they never have before, laughing, crying and sharing what they normally wouldn’t and even colleagues uncover new insights and deeper understandings of one another.

It is a great honour for me to offer you the chance to own your own pack, knowing it could nurture soulful connections with your family, friends and colleagues, InshaAllah. 

For UK orders only, I have a limited stock with me. If you’d like your own set, simply:

  Reply with your name, address and quantity, and I’ll send you a quote. You’ll receive your cards within 48 hours of placing your order InshaAllah.

For international orders, you can use this link: https://shop.productivemuslim.com/products/shukr-cards

It’s easy to lose sight of our blessings in the hustle and bustle of life. 

Gratitude doesn’t always come naturally, especially when life feels heavy, uncertain or moving too fast. In those moments, Shukr can slip quietly from our radar, leaving us feeling dissatisfied, discontent, yearning for more and distant from our Rabb.

That’s exactly why these cards were created: to help us pause, notice and return to Allah with hearts that are more present, conscious and grateful.

Each card offers a fresh perspective, drawing us back to connection and back to the One who gave us everything.

I pray they help you notice the light in your life, feel it more deeply and share it more widely. Ameen ya rabbal alameen!

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