“O Believers! Fulfil (your) promises.” [Quran 5:1] Challenge of the Day #24: Next time you have an appointment or meeting, try to be on time. It is not good to make anyone wait unless you have a valid reason. Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com
“If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more.” [Quran 14:7] “So Remember Me, and I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and be not ungrateful to Me.” [Quran 2:152] Challenge of the Day #23: Every day before making dua, thank Allah (swt) for 3 things that did not happen. For example, thank Allah (swt) for not being sick. Michelle SchafiehSubscribe
“O you who believe! seek assistance through patience and prayer; surely Allah is with the patient…” [Quran 2:153] Challenge of the Day #22: The next time you are stressed out, pause and say bismillah and/or recite Ayatul-Kursi. This is a good reminder that everything is temporary and that Allah (swt) is always in control. Michelle SchafiehSubscribe
Have you ever heard any of the following statements? You are not “religious” because …. you listen to music you don’t have a beard (males) you don’t wear the hijab (females) you say “hi” instead of “Salaam” you like to put on make-up and wear nail polish (females) you wear shorts while praying (males) you don’t attend Islamic events
“Verily! Allah is with those who do good deeds” [Quran 29:69] Challenge of the Day #21: Help out with a chore around the house that you do not normally do. Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com
“And when you are greeted with some words, greet back with words better than it or with the same; indeed Allah will take account of everything.” [Quran 4:86] “Smile, it is an act of charity.” [Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)] Challenge of the Day #20: Smile at a stranger. Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com
“Successful indeed are the believers Those who offer their Salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness…” [Quran 23:1-2] Challenge of the Day #19: Find a new method to help you maintain focus during your salah. For example, imagine you are praying in front of the Kabah. Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said; “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.” [Sahih Al Bukhari, Vol. 8, Book of Good Manners, Hadith. No. 6114] Have you ever been in a situation where you felt uncontrollable
“Truly, Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.” [Quran 2:222] Challenge of the Day #18: Try to improve your hygiene. For example, was your hands more or try to smell nice. Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com
Abu Darda reported that the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: “No Muslim servant supplicates for his brother behind his back but that the angel says: And for you the same.” Challenge of the Day #17: Make a dua for someone that you never made dua for. Michelle SchafiehSubscribe for weekly posts and more here! muslimgap.com