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    Posted: 11 August 2005 at 2:02pm

what will you suggest for a person who really wants to get close to Allaah inorder to achieve His love..mercy..forgiveness in this world and the Hereafter but always fails to achieve that rather end up in getting much worse than before.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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God, I'm talking in every forum subject I feel! perhaps I can use Ockam's razor which is the simplest explanation. In this matter choose the simplest thing such as prayer or choose an environment for your friend such as a beach like your picture and have him/her go there and speak to God and pray for both forgiveness for past transgressions and guidence. Hopefully this helps but nonbody fails in acheiving the mercy and love of God. Sometimes we tend to do things incorrect in trying to acheive it but nobody fails because when we try to do so it is success already.
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hanks for ur suggestion.

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Remembering Allah and Setting Priorities

Bismillah Ir-Rahmaan Ir-Raheem

I found this khutbah on the internet and thought I'd share it with you. I think this topic is very important for us to think over. Insha'Allah we will gain some benefit from it.

For more khutbahs from this website, go here: http://www.icoi.net/articles.php?action=cat&id=9

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ICOI Khutbah 149 - May 13, 2005

Remembering Allah and Setting our Priorities - Page 1
Author: Mohammad Al-Yaqoubi

We find ourselves in the midst of a materialistic life where dunia / worldly matters are our priority. Many came to this country in pursuit of money and to escape religious persecution. But, the dunia took them out of the spirit of Islam and they now live mundane lives. We have become human machines; a cycle of eating, working, and sleeping. If we remember Allah (swt), it is from one Friday to the next Friday, or from one Ramadhan to the next.

I would like to highlight the following verse that reminds the Believer to remember Allah (swt):

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Has not the Time arrived for the Believers that their hearts should get into a state of khushu�u to engage in the remembrance of Allah and of the Truth which has been revealed (to them), and that they should not become like those to whom was given Revelation aforetime, but long ages passed over them and their hearts grew hard? For many among them are rebellious transgressors. [Qur�an 57:16]


Khushu�u is the state of sakina / tranquility of the physical body and inner body. Tranquility of the body stems from the heart.

When the name of Allah is mentioned, our hearts and body should shake in awe of the magnificence of Allah. There was a time when a lecturer would simply say �Have taqwa in Allah� and the people would cry, their hearts moved. Their hearts would melt when Allah�s name is merely mentioned. But with time people have changed; their attachment to this world has increased.

Allah is telling us in this verse that it is time for the believer to remember Allah. We must believe in what Allah sent down; no negotiations and no compromise of the deen / religion for dunia / worldly matters. Our goal must be Allah.

We cannot loose our deen to gain the dunia. A wise man once supplicated, �Oh my Lord, he who has lost You, what does he have; and he who has found You, what has he lost.� If you are obedient to Allah (swt) and His Messenger, you have Allah on your side, and you need nothing else. Do you think that if you do something for Allah, Allah will let you down? A good business transactions yields large profits, but people may cheat you or not pay you on time. You will always profit from a good relationship with Allah; Allah will always give you profit.

����� ������� ������� ������� ����� ��������� ������������ ���� ������ ��� ���������� ����� ����������� ����� ������� ������ �������� ����� ������� ������� �������� ���� ������ ������� ������� ������ �������

And for those who fear Allah, He (ever) prepares a way out, And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. [Qur�an 65:2-3]


Put your trust in Allah, and Allah will guide you out of your dilemma and provide you with blessings. We must have Allah as a priority in our life.

���� ��� ����� ���������� ��������������� ��������������� ��������������� ��������������� ����������� ����������������� ����������� ���������� ���������� ����������� ������������� ������� ��������� ����� ������ ����������� ��������� ��� ��������� �������������� ������ �������� ������ ���������� �������� ��� ������� ��������� �������������

Say: If it be that your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your mates, or your kindred; the wealth that ye have gained; the commerce in which ye fear a decline: or the dwellings in which ye delight - are dearer to you than Allah, or His Messenger, or the striving in His cause;- then wait until Allah brings about His decision: and Allah guides not the rebellious. [Quran 9:24]


We find all the types of attachments people have in the above verse: children are attached to their mothers at a young age, spouses are attached to one another, a person can be attached to their work or business, or be attached to the land in which they live (nationalism). If any of these attachments are dearer or more beloved than Allah (swt) wait for the command of Allah for Allah guides not the rebellious. Rethink your goal of this life. We have lost control of our lives; money and materialism are leading us. If you try to walk on a floor covered with oil, you will loose control and never reach your ultimate destination. Do not let the material world control your life.

Remember Allah�s love for us. We learn to ask from Allah from the age of 10 or even later in life. But Allah did not wait for us to ask of Him; He provided for us since we were young.

May Allah (swt) guide us to be of those who rely on him alone for everything.
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jazakallah sister muslim.
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Salaams

My only advice is continue trying to achieve the Love of Allah and striving for a better home in the hereafter. If it comes hard ask Allah to make it easier and Allah will reward you twice for continuing and attempting to break the barrier. Yeah and also be patient. Besides you haven't failed unless you give up.

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Bismillah,

I agree that when we are trying, we have not failed.

Dhikr Allah as often as you can whenever you remember.  The Mercy and Glory of Allah, SWT, when we remember and contemplate them even for a few seconds, adds up to increase our spiritual wellness.

Al-Hamdulillah (From a Married Muslimah) La Howla Wa La Quwata Illa BiLLah - There is no Effort or Power except with Allah's Will.
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