this is the igotitcovered article for today. we're about tostart the last ten nights!

Last night was different. Last night I couldn’t resist, and I tingled with excitement as I felt the strongest urge to dress up. I showered. I wore my best hijab, a light blue shiny hijab with gold and copper-toned embroidery and delicate, sparkling sequins. I wore my best abaya, too, a long, flowing gown I save for the best occasions. I sprayed perfume over myself and everywhere, a light clean scent that’s one of my favorites.

Igotitcovered is doing this series. everyday they post an article. and they are beautiful as far as ive read them.

here is the one for day 19, just read it today.

http://www.igotitcovered.org/2012/08/07/17-exceptionally-kind/

Ask yourself:

– When was the last time you reached out to someone? Do you keep an eye out for people in need?

That's Mercy / kindness etc etc if I've ever seen it...

"Once a man was passing through a road and found a branch of a tree with thorns obstructing it. The man removed the thorns from the way. Allah thanked him by forgiving all his sins."

(Bukhari)

Attention, Fellow Revivalers, I went in search for a perfect gift for everyone of you. I managed to find one. It comes with absolutely no cost, no batteries required, non-taxable, silent performance, extremely personal and fully returnable.

That's just amazing, right? You couldn't have asked for more! Take a guess... (I probably haven't given you enough time to use that blessed brain of yours, but i'll tell you anyway!) Its.. (wait for it..)

A BIG SMILE FROM ME TO YOU!! (: So, let's liven up the mood a little and say: 'CHEEEESE!'

This reminded me that I must stay humble...

Some people asked Allah's Apostle, "Whose Islam is the best? i.e. (Who is a very good Muslim)?" He replied, "One who avoids harming the Muslims with his tongue and hands."
(Sahih Al Bukhari)

this is mostly about morning and evening dhikr..well i think it is. might evolve into something else by the time i finish writing this.

so basically. I've alhamdoulillah managed to attend an intenside Quran class and its had an impact on me and for that i am SO GRATEFUL TO Allah coz imagine if approximately 28hrs of talking of the Quran hadnt affected me?!

anyway. Ive been feeling like its a duty and a must and a chore for me to do my morning and evening dhikr. the thought of having to do it EVERYDAY, TWICE A DAY  for the REST of my LIFE felt like... a burden. lets be honest.

and no one will force themselves to do something they find burdensome so dhikr kinda...scattered... and wasnt at a tolerable standard at all.

If Allah Almighty has destined one of his servants for a high rank that he (the servant) cannot reach through his religious activities, He (Allah) may cause him (the servant) to endure matters related to his own self or family and equip him to meet suffering with patience. It is through patience that he (the servant) is elevated to the rank that he is destined for.

There are a number of circumstances / conditions that allow us to miss the fasts of Ramadan.

Yes, no need ro re read it. That's right, under the following circimstances it's not a sin to miss the fast of Ramadan.

These are:

Fear for life in case of illness or great age.

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding.

Madness.

(real) Jihad (not the Taliban one)

To compensate, however, one must fast as many fasts as he misses as soon as he is out of such conditions.

I awake. I rise. I reach. I crawl. I graze. I stand. I tiptoe. I fall over. I walk. I trip. I jump. I skip. I run. I bend. I sway. I stop. I rest. They sleep. That’s me.

Or I could choose to hide.

Then, I hide. I am quiet. I look innocent. I can bare no longer. I erupt. I show. I moan. I groan. I shout. I screech. I scream. I anger. I fume. I tear. I weep. I cry. I duck. I bury. I go. I am done.

But I am still unfinished. 

A hadith narrated by Abu Hurayra explains that:

"whoever leaves one fast of Ramadan without any concession or illness (accepted as valid excuses by the Shariah), even fasting for his whole life will never be able to make it up for him."