Abu Ad-Dardh Narrated That The Messenger Of Allah Said:

Abu Ad-Dardh narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا شَيْءٌ أَثْقَلُ فِي مِيزَانِ الْمُؤْمِنِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ مِنْ خُلُقٍ حَسَنٍ وَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَيَبْغَضُ الْفَاحِشَ الْبَذِيءَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Nothing is heavier on the believer's Scale on the Day of Judgment than good character. For indeed Allah, Most High, is angered by the shameless obscene person."

—Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2002

Allah has not accepted my dua. Is He upset with me?

We often pray for ourselves, but sometimes it feels like our prayers are not being answered. This can be frustrating, and we may wonder, "Have I done something wrong? Why doesn't Allah respond to my prayers?"

It's crucial to understand that whether our prayers are answered quickly or take time, it doesn't mean Allah is either happy or upset with us. Many people, including great prophets, have faced similar situations. Take the example of Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him).

Think about the intense prayers Prophet Nuh made for his son and wife during the 950 years he spent calling people to Islam. Even though he faced disrespect and dishonor from his own people, he still fervently prayed for their guidance.

The fact that his son and wife didn't change over all those years doesn't mean Allah was angry with Prophet Nuh. Similarly, our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) made numerous supplications, and despite praying for his family, not everyone he loved was guided.

In our lives, problems persist – be it family issues, health challenges, or difficulties finding a job. Financial struggles may add to the stress. Despite praying sincerely and even engaging in acts like I'tikaf, the problems may not disappear overnight. This doesn't mean Allah is upset; it's a test we face.

Narrated `Abdullah, I asked the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ;

"Which deed is the dearest to Allāh ﷻ?" He replied, "To offer the prayers at their early stated fixed times." I asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" He replied, "To be good and dutiful to your parents" I again asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" He replied, 'To participate in Jihad (religious fighting) in Allah's ﷻ cause." `Abdullah added, "I asked only that much and if I had asked more, the Prophet ﷺ would have told me more."

—Sahih al-Bukhari 527

2024 islamic goals ideas 🩷

finish the entire Qur’an

memorise at least x5 surah’s

start to pray on time

read and finish Qur’an in translation of your language

learn tajweed rules and improve Qur'an recitation

pray in the masjid more

plan your days around salah rather than the other way round

learn Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ 's 99 names/attributes

detach from worldly means/people/things/desires

adopt true tawakkul

speak in a manner that's pleasing to Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ

have better hygiene

be kinder to the creation

eradicate the ego and adopt meekness and humility

habits to form

waking up for fajr more often

waking up for tahajjud more often

reading 1 page minimum of Qur’an every single day

reading books on religious knowledge bimonthly

exercising at least 2x a week

eating healthily with a balanced diet

daily dhikr after each fard prayer

listening to more islamic podcasts

daily gratitude journaling, thanking Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ

praying nawafil (voluntary) prayers more often

less backbiting, more journalling

getting better sleep and not sleeping so late

praying for people rather than judging them

giving sadaqah more often

durood sharif and dhikr before you go to bed

daily or at least weekly cleaning of your space

This world isn't permanent. These worries aren't permanent. These moments of happiness aren't permanent. These sorrows aren't permanent. These achievements aren't permanent. These sicknesses aren't permanent. These failures aren't permanent. Your life isn't permanent. My life isn't permanent.

You know what is permanent? The unlimited mercy of Allāh ﷻ. The Throne of Allāh ﷻ. The Forgiving attribute of Allāh ﷻ. The immeasurable love of Allāh ﷻ. That out of all the creation of this universe, we are his favorites. That we are created in our best mould by the One and Only Fashioner. Al Mussawir.

So, close that distance between your face and the ground and completely submit yourself into His ﷻ will and decree. Your life is going to change for the best. And In Sha Allah, your Hereafter will thank you for this change.

A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

"There is no day when God sets free more servants from Hell than the Day of 'Arafa. He draws near, then praises them to the angels, saying: What do these want?"

—Sahih Muslim 1348