If you feel like you're not doing enough | Jumuah Mubarak
Dua Workshop on Saturday
Jumuah Mubarak to our dear brothers and sisters.
Many of us commenced Ramadan with fervent zeal, striving to immerse ourselves in acts of worship, charity, and righteous deeds, yearning to draw closer to our Creator. Yet, as the days have unfolded, some among us may find ourselves grappling withexhaustion, doubt, and the weight of self-imposed expectations.
But, remember, the path of devotion was never meant to be free of struggle especially during Ramadan when we are faced against disclipining our nafs (self-ego). This is a path of trials and tribulations, a journey of peaks and valleys designed to test our resilience. Every momentwhether easy or difficultis a step on thejourney back to Him.
It's natural to feel like we should be doing more, but we must not let it drown us in despair.
It's not about the quantity of our deeds but their quality. Sincerity and consistency matter most. Even if our deeds are few, their steadfastness speaksvolumes.
As the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said,
"The best of deeds are those done regularly, even if they are few."
Sunan Ibn Majah
Ustadh Meurad, in his Ramadan Maximized session, reminds us: 100 La ilaha illAllah said daily outweigh 1,000 said here and there.
Whats one deed you can commit to consistently, with sincere intention, for the rest of this blessed month?
We are also in the middle 10 days of forgiveness. Ramadan affords usthe opportunity to pause and reflect on how to train ourselves to leave off sins and bad habits, but repentance must be a constant companion throughout these days and nights. So do plenty of istighfar (seeking forgiveness) from the One who loves to forgive.
Ex. Astaghfirullah - I seek forgiveness in God.
Say, O Prophet, that Allah says, O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allahs mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins.1 He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Quran 39:53
Allah is notlooking for perfectionHe is looking for hearts that turn back to Him. See how He calls us_My servants_not sinners, not lost souls despite our many shortcomings. His mercy is not distant; it is waiting.
So brush away the whispers of doubt and turn with renewed hope to the One whose mercy knows no bounds. Check out Dr. Ashfaq's workshop on making ordinary things we do turn into an act of worship on Youtube.
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Give, not just for yourself, but for those seeking the light of Islamand may Allah, in His infinite mercy, answer your own prayers inreturn.
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Jumuah Khutbah
Live from 1:00 to 1:30pm EST
Unfortunately, Imam Kemal willnot be leading today's khutbah but you are more than welcome to tune into imam replacing him.
Please be advised that this Zoom meeting is being hosted by Fairfield University. Consequently, there might be unforeseen technical difficulties that, regrettably, M.E.C.C.A. cannot address
Tomorrow's FREE Dua Workshop
Dua is more than wordsits the heartbeat of ihsan, the bridge between you and your Creator. To call upon Him with sincerity, presence, and unwavering trust is to worship Him as if you see Him.
Yet, many struggle with feeling their dua, wondering if it truly reaches Him.
In tomorrows free session, well dive into the Dua of Ihsanthe key to making supplications that transform your heart and draw you closer to Allah. Youll learn how to elevate your dua, strengthen your connection with Allah, and unlock the blessings that comewhen you call upon Him with certainty.
Dont miss this chance to deepen your worship and experience the power of ihsan in your supplications.
FREE for anyone
12pm to 1pm EST
Online on Zoom
Drop your email for workshop here
Registration will also give you access to March 22nd's Fasting for Inner Peace - an online open house open to all, regardless of faith, exploring the transformative power of fasting
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