It’s more than half way into Ramadan. This Ramadan is a wee bit disturbing. For one I feel like a single mother with both my kids without any support system and working full time. Second… regarding the husband. A bit too much of work last night I caught some runny nose today. As it is my 2nd last day at office, I took the chance to meet some academic friends at the school, to bid them farewell. It is a quiet going this time. Tomorrow is Nuzul Quran, a holiday, alhamdulillah skipping that 3-4 hour transit time to office.
On the way home today was somewhat perilous because I was so sleepy at the wheel, nodding off a few time and snoozed at the traffic lights. Slept at 2am yesterday and got up at 5am. So that was not enough sleep. I took a 1 hour nap when I reached back at 5.30pm today as I wasn’t feeling to the mark. The kids missed their transport and came in in time for maghrib and iftaar. It was a tiring day, don’t think I can stretch this one any longer.
Aftrr iftaar and solat I took a 10min nap and read some tazkirah on purifying the soul by fasting and remembrance of Allah. Sharing a memorable excerpt below.
One of the best ways to purify the soul is to always remember and think that Allah is with you. A companion asked the Messenger ﷺ, “What is the tazkiyah(purification) of oneself, O Messenger of Allah?” He ﷺ replied, “To know that Allah is with him wherever he may be” (Ṭabarānī).
Constantly reminding ourselves that Allah is watching us (also known as murāqabah) is an integral component of taqwā (piety). And taqwā is the primary goal of fasting. Whilst taqwā manifests itself in outward forms of obedience, its primary residence is in the heart. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ told us, “Taqwā is here, taqwā is here, taqwā is here,” whilst pointing to his chest (Muslim).
Source: https://lifewithallah.com/articles/seasons-of-worship/ramadan/fasting-and-purification-of-the-soul/
May Allah always purify our hearts with taqwa, ikhlas, love and kindness. Amen.
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