Observance
Iman, Islam, Ihsan
Category: Ihsan
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True strength lies not in display, but in restraint. From the strong man who controls his anger to the beautiful woman who conceals her beauty, this reflection explores how Islam redefines mastery—not through endless growth, but through conscious balance between inner and outer gifts.
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Free will is not about distant plans or grand theories, but about the choices we make in the present moment. This reflection explores how Islam teaches us to understand Qadr, duʿāʾ, and destiny — and how each decision, however small, shapes our path with Allah ﷻ.
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When a woman chooses to cover, she isn’t just hiding skin — she’s rejecting control. This Observance reflection examines how modesty challenges the systems that govern desire, perception, and power in our post-pandemic society. From handshake hesitation to niqāb normalcy and beachside bias, it’s a mirror the world isn’t ready to face.
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What if life is not the reality, but the interruption? This reflection explores the illusion of ownership, the spiritual deception of dunya, and why those who truly love Allah ﷻ aim for the highest ranks of Paradise—not just to enter Jannah, but to be near Him forever.
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What can a bird on one leg teach us about Sakīna? This reflection explores sacred stillness, Divine flow, and the misunderstood strength of stillness — through personal story, spiritual insight, and poetic duʿā.
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People say karma got them. The universe responded. But in Islam, there is no karma—only qadar. Only the return of Allah ﷻ. This reflection explores the concept of karāmah, divine justice, and what it really means to be protected by Him.
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There comes a quiet turning point on the spiritual path — when Allah is no longer someone you believe in, but Someone you live with. This post reflects on those hidden, holy moments where divine presence breaks through the ordinary, inviting us into the essence of ihsan.
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A reflection on “la présence d’esprit” — the quiet, spiritual awareness that transforms everyday actions into worship. From removing a branch in the road to designing with care unseen, this post explores ihsan as the subtle excellence rooted in divine presence and purpose.