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Health: Be Thankful; It’s Uncommon Grace of Allah!

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I am emotional today.

If you are a good person, good people will surround you when trial strikes, and when something as great as your health is put on the line.

My patient is blessed with two beautiful women, his wife and Mum. But he is very emotional. That is something l can’t stand. He is progressing well and l am happy for him.  Once he asked to walk around the unit to increase mobility and stability, he began to cry again, and l was feeling him. I was almost going to drop tears under the mask.

Indeed, if your trial isn’t on your health, be grateful.

May Allah grant us sound health.

 

Umm Sumayyah Mai

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Talha Ibn Ubaydullah!!

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The only man who stood up to hug and embrace Ka’b Ibn Malik after days of boycott by Muslims was Talha. While K’ab walked into the Masjeed upon the news he heard that a verse was revealed based on his plight and his two companions for skipping to go to war with the Prophet, the only man who stood up to hug him was Talha when he was finally forgiven. Not that the rest doesn’t want to.

The companion, K’ab ibn Malik said in a hadith, “l can’t ever forget him, Talha” for what he did or something similar.  In this life, l have learned to appreciate people even when they do little.  I have learned to appreciate people who are there for me when no one will.  I have always appreciated those who couldn’t assist me, even when they wished to.

There is always someone who will leave a good imprint in your life. That person shouldn’t be forgotten. Learn to always be thankful no matter how small. Learn to always show mercy to others and practice loving for others what you love for yourself. I sometimes feel extremely exhausted, and very sad when people need help and l can’t give them at that moment. However, l do feel frustrated at some who want to only become a liability.  But in all, appreciate people and stand tall for people who need a shoulder to lean on.

 

Umm Sumayyah Mai

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Oh Women, Be Grateful!

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Perhaps you do not see them. You do not see men who cry alone whilst their beards become soaked with tears. Most men will not tell you what they are going through in the hands of their wives. What baffles them most when asked is the ingrate attitude of their wives. “My wife always claims that l didn’t do enough without appreciating the little l did. l got blamed all the time despite the stress l go through every single day to put food on my family’s table,”  I say, may Allah reward your sacrifices. Do not be tired of doing your part and l pray Allah grants you enormous patience like that of Umar Ibn Khattab. Your success is granted bi’thiniLlaah!

 

Umm Sumayyah Mai

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Social Media!

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One of the good things that happened to someone like us on Facebook is knowing fully the beauty in following the Sunnah of the Prophet (may the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him). Yes, l have met so many good people and l have learned a lot from them.

Depending on what brought you here, learn to have good companions and follow good people. That’s the only thing l can tell you right now. The impact of following good people can’t ever be stressed enough. The benefits are just so many. Ask yourself, who are my companions on this Facebook?  Who do l follow? Do they benefit me or not?

Create a good chapter for yourself and surround yourself with people who will benefit you in both worlds.

 

Umm Sumayyah Mai

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First Impression Matters the Most

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I was floated to the ‘South Cardiac Unit’ the other day, and I took care of four patients. Three of whom were very ill.  Upon getting my report, I walked into the room and realized that one of my patients needed more attention. So, I quickly addressed her needs – from notifying the hospitalist on call; to getting her all the necessary medications alongside my assessments.

So, after stabilizing her, the other patient with chest pain was quickly attended to. CT scan and EKG were done, and metoprolol was administered as ordered. She became better. Alhamdulillah!

By Allah, I didn’t eat breakfast or lunch that day until I got home. I was extremely busy taking care of these patients of mine. What made me proud and gladdens my heart that day was the love and appreciation of the first patient I treated. She called me into her room approximately 14 minutes before the end of my shift and expressed her gratitude towards me. I hugged and kissed her forehead knowing fully that she appreciated everything that I did for her. I was surprised by her good heart because I wasn’t expecting gratitude from her. I did all l do without expecting a thank you!

She said, “Thank you so much. I feel so much better!” and she said further:  “Since you came in, in the morning, I knew that I was going to have a good day. I also told my family that I think the nurse I have today is going to be a good nurse and you proved that to me.” l was wowed and thank my LORD for making me who l am.

Life will continue to teach me lessons. I am grateful for knowing Islam and the Sunnah. May Allah always make us better than people think of us.

 

Umm Sumayyah Mai

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My First Night

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My son had waited by the door to be the first to welcome us. Yes, l love the hug l got from him yesterday. It was a lovely one. I am sincerely grateful to Allah for a very safe return. I am happy that we landed safely at the airport, got our luggage, and finally returned to our place of residence.

We wouldn’t sleep without narrating our experiences. So much so that my son and my first daughter wished they had gone with us. I heard him saying, Oh “l want to go there too”. Yes, it was a night following many great nights in our lives. I wish l could stay longer in Medina and Makkah respectively. I have missed the great cities. I have missed the congregational prayers and the people of Madina and Makkah. I have missed many great things and my dream was all about these beautiful cities of Rasulullah. We had the best crew ever. I have also missed them.

Oh, Allah return us to your house. Accept all our prayers and forgive all our sins. May you visit the great cities too. Ya Rabbal ‘Aalameen!

 

Umm Sumayyah Mai

January 1st, 2022

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The Companions of The Grave

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The internet will not be forgotten. And you shall be made to see your good and bad deeds on the day when the truth will be rewarded and falsehood will be punished. The fight for TRUTH didn’t begin today, it had begun several hundred years ago. I saw the GREATEST work of Rasullullah in Medina, the land of peace, and l couldn’t but understand why he had been appointed a Prophet. Rasulullaah was firm and fearless of the Mushrikeen and the Munaffikeen of his time. And Allah granted him victory over them. Perhaps you didn’t know your death could come at any time. What would you leave behind? What would be said about us?

While at Al-Medina Munawarah,  l didn’t understand it at first, but at the Zuhr prayer, l realized people are being prayed (JANNAZAH) after each obligatory prayer. I witnessed it for the five days spent in Medina.

The three companions of the grave based on the title of this write-up, are two newborn babies, and one adult. These three companions were buried together in one single grave as narrated by my husband who accompanied them to the graveyard. Yet, some of us are not preparing well. We only want to be remembered for evil. We want to be remembered for causing fitnah on the land. For wanting to change the Sunnah to suit ourselves. We want to be remembered for insulting the companions of Rasulullah and for making jest at many noblewomen of Islam. We equally will be remembered for following our whims and desires. And for affirming that we would follow our forefathers even if they are wrong and upon misguidance in their mode of worship. We would be remembered for fighting the Sunnah and dehumanizing the people of Sunnah. Yes, the internet won’t ever forget. And Allah continues to keep a watchful eye on us.

Umm Sumayyah Mai

December 25th, 2021

Spiritual Emptiness

Spiritual Emptiness – Umm Sumayyah Mai

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This feeling usually comes to the one whom Allah still loves.  Some people may not feel the emptiness until it takes them out of the fold of Islam. That you feel you have sinned against your Rabb, and quickly turn back is a blessing you should count.

Many hearts had been long dead. So, people in this category do not feel the heaviness in their chest.  They care less about their sins and what they do behind closed doors. While you see others asking to be purified and cleansed of their horrible, terrible sins – these people do not even remember death may knock until the reality comes to them and they lose their faith in this temporary world.

Most time, when a believer commits sins, he knows the gravity and the punishment attached.  But the Shaytan still makes him follow his whims and desires, and then, he sins, seeks forgiveness, and goes back to the same sin. It’s important to work on yourself and surround yourself with people who will uplift you morally and spiritually. The pains that come with being empty spiritually may not be healed!

Those whom you take as companions play a significant role in your life, either positively or negatively. If your friend is a hafiz (Quran-memorized) person, you will want to try to meet his standards at least to the minimum. And if your friends are all Hijabis, you will one day become a wearer of hijab. If your companions are those who go clubbing every Friday night, little will you become an alcoholic, and if you are friends with someone who loves to gamble, you may end up being one. So, take time to appraise yourself before your heart becomes darkened completely. May Allah purify our hearts.

 

Umm Sumayyah Mai

A Lefty Writer

That a Child is a Lefty!

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I sometimes see that some Muslim parents whose children are left-handed do not pay attention to them using it for meals. I have one, but we made sure the child uses the right hand to eat from being a toddler. It’s fun to see their creativity, but wrong to allow them to use their left to eat. As Muslims, our left hand is for purification while we use the right to eat. Yes, they are allowed to write with their left hand without any problem. I wouldn’t take that away from any child. I wouldn’t force a child to change his writing side.

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) once said: “O young boy, say the name of Allaah and eat with your right hand, and eat from what is nearest to you.” ( al-Bukhaari)

He also advised that “No one among us should eat with his left hand or drink with it, for the Shaytaan eats with his left hand and drinks with

it.”  (Muslim).  We ask that Allah grant us steadfastness.

Umm Sumayyah Mai

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While You Are Waiting

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I have a colleague who happens to be a very good person to me, but she is being tried with having a child. The first time she shared her story with me, I narrated my own story to her about my delays and losing my first pregnancy. This, she felt sorry for me as much as l did for her. This person isn’t getting younger anymore.

I have people around me with the same issue and still spoke with someone today who had lost two pregnancies. My heart bleeds for them.

Dear sister, while you are waiting to be blessed by Allah, ensure you are steadfast and thankful to Allah. Do all it takes in a halal way to seek a solution. But also use the period beautifully. Ensure you do something meaningful about your life and your Deen that you will be proud of and add to your story in the future. Be sad moderately and do not lose your health carelessly. May Allah answer your secret prayers. Amiin.

Umm Sumayyah Mai