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Awakening the Soul: Nurturing Spiritual Growth in a Chaotic World

What one ayah taught me about struggle and self compassion

Assalaamu’alaykum,

During a recent Qur’an lesson, we spent time discussing an ayah from Surah Al-Balad and I've been contemplating over this ayah since: 

لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي كَبَدٍ

“Indeed, We have created the human being in hardship.” (Qur’an 90:4)

I've been reflecting over the wor...

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The remedy for overcoming inner struggles

Assalaamu'alaykum,

I understand - life can feel like a rollercoaster sometimes.

One minute, things are going smoothly and the next, you’re feeling the sting of someone’s unkind words, or plans take an unexpected turn, leaving you frustrated.

Or maybe you’ve been waiting for a duaa to be answered,...

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