Alhamdulilah. Yesterday my I was in need of peace from As-Salām, the source of peace. Today He ﷻ granted me peace through nourishing my heart & souls in His words & in His remembrance.

I spent the early part of the day in dhikr in community, sharing & learning from others’ reflections. The later part of the day I spent reciting & reflecting on the Qur’an in another gathering. My heart was so full afterwards.

Alhamdulilah Alhamdulilah Alhamdulilah. I am grateful for the signs He ﷻ sends me that remind me of Him, for the anxiety that drives me to seek his tranquility, for the ability to remember Him not because it benefits Him but because I need Him & it benefits me.

Alhamdulilah for the hardships that propel me towards Him, those in which I find comfort knowing He’s always near - closer to me than my jugular vein. Alhamdulilah I am grateful for the subtle ways He answers my call, for the subtle ways He changes my condition even those I fail to notice. Alhamdulilah Alhamdulilah Alhamdulilah. I pray may Allah always keep my heart firm on His path. Amin

With love,
Ibtisam