THE FAITH FILES
A muslim woman blogging her reflections, one file at a time
كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرَةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء تُؤْتِي أُكُلَهَا كُلَّ حِينٍ بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهَا
A good word is like a good tree, whose root is firm and whose branches are in the sky, yielding its fruit in every season with the permission of its Lord.
Sura Ibrahim, verse 24-25
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- Sow your attention where it’s deserved
Have you ever noticed that you’re being pulled from all directions? That everything seems to be fighting for your attention? Your school, your work, your family. And whatever little time you have left is constantly demanded by social media, ads, games, movies, etc. Your focus is undoubtedly one of the strongest assets you have. And… Read more: Sow your attention where it’s deserved - I think I’m successful
DISCLAIMER: TRUE SUCCESS IS IN THE AFTERLIFE, AND I’M USING THIS WORD TO MEAN A FEELING OF ACHIEVEMENT. When you live from a mind based consciousness, relying on your senses and using the mind to explain and experience your life, you’re only ever living in the past or the future. Until you develop the ‘one… Read more: I think I’m successful - Know thyself
Allah asks this question : ‘Can those who stand on clear proof from their Lord be like those whose evil deeds are made appealing to them ‘ ‘أَفَمَن كَانَ عَلَىٰ بَيِّنَةٍۢ مِّن رَّبِّهِۦ كَمَن زُيِّنَ لَهُۥ سُوٓءُ عَمَلِهِۦ’ Mohammed 14 . Do my evil deeds appear clearly to me? Am I aware of my patterns,… Read more: Know thyself
Peace be upon you wherever you are. I welcome you to a space where my heart and faith intertwine. Where I share my candid experience trying to live out the Qur’an’s timeless wisdom. Where I share my insights on living a life rooted in reflection and purpose. I am no scholar nor guru. I am just a believing woman, hoping to touch a heart or two.
Yours truly,
Aya