This is something I found on Hijrah To Algeria… blog and I just had to share…
If you want to find out whether you are close to Allah, this is the way:
Look at how easy or difficult it is to do different actions that are pleasing to Allah (reading qu’ran, giving sadaqa, qiyam, siyam, etc).
If you are so happy and take great pleasure at performing these acts, and it is easy for you – this is a sign that you are close to Allah.
If it is difficult for you and you find yourself making excuses, and it is hard for you and you literally have to drag yourself to do these acts, then know that you do not have a close relationship with Allah.’
As-salaamu’alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister,
Jazaki’Allahu khair for this post, much appreciated.
Ramadaan Mubarak! I pray your Ramadaan is going well so far.
Wa’alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
Wa’alaikum salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh dearest Farhana,
Wa iyyaki! A belated Eid Mubarak to you. TaqabAllahu minna wa minkum.
Assalamualaikum,
Such a wonderful writeup. Simple and clear cut.
Thanks for sharing.
W’salam,
Hajar
Assalamualaikum,
Thank you for sharing.
Honestly, it is actually hard for me to do all these good deeds, but ALLAH knows everyday, I’m telling, reminding, and forcing myself to do them. Hopefully ALLAH will except my ibadah. As in my case, the difficulties, it is not a sign of not being closer to ALLAH, but actually a process of Jihad with my demon due to past misdeed. Insha ALLAH through rememberance of ALLAH, repentance and consistence, HE will help me. I shall surrender whole heartedly. Please keep me in your Dua.
Wasalam,
D
As salaamu alaykum,
Thanks for sharing. Great food for thought (and action)
Salaam Sis,
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