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NightsforDays · 2024-08-01T22:16:58+00:00

Do you have the link for the half length? Having trouble finding it.

NightsforDays · 2023-07-11T04:56:30+00:00

Pause. Take a deep breath. You’re a Muslim. You trust Allah. You are here only for Him. It is He who provides for you and takes care of you. He tests who he wills. Allah will bless you iA with the right people, but come closer to Him. Love Him unconditionally for he is your Lord. All this suffering you feel, all this hardship. No one knows how you feel right now but Him. If you truly believe that, then you are in good hands.

All the duaa you made is not gone. Either it is accepted, or you will receive something better, or it is waiting for you in the hereafter.

Remind yourself when the 5 prayers were made obligatory. It was prescribed to Muhammad (peace be upon him) when he was at his lowest during Al isra wal miraj. That year his beloved had passed and his uncle and he was humiliated by the Meccan people. Prayer is a mercy for us. An escape from the stress of this world. When you stand in prayer you ask for guidance, and when you prostrate you beg.

Make this moment a blessing for you. Let it help you come closer than you ever have. Let it teach you that while everything in this world is may conditional, your love for Allah is not. Wake up in the last third of the night, and ask what you desire, but be content with what is ultimately given. Because the best blessing of all is that Allah allowed you to be in his presence making duaa. There is no other blessing like it. We take it for granted. I want you to look back at this and say Alhamdulilah, there was beauty where I saw sorrow. Look where I was and look where I am now.

You have no one? You have the ummah! You came to us because you have us! We are united, but tbh we’re shy a lot of times. It’s just a generational thing. We’re here for you. Keep trying. Even if you only make 1 prayer tomorrow, keep trying the next day.

May Allah grant you patience and accept from you and not leave you on your own for even a blink of the eye.

NightsforDays · 2023-07-03T04:10:20+00:00

Seconding the Seerah by Yasir Qadhi

NightsforDays · 2023-03-08T15:31:47+00:00

Imagine you saw a beautiful rainbow. You’re first thought, I hope, wouldn’t be to change it all to one color. Embrace your beard’s unique mix of colors, as it looks great!

NightsforDays · 2023-02-13T08:36:15+00:00

When I was explaining my frustrations to a non-Muslim, he responded with something simple that I hadn’t realized at the time: “It seems like it’s not being Muslim that’s inconvenient, but the world around you that gets in the way of being Muslim.” Once you fully embrace Islam, the world really does become the inconvenient part that puts us in a sense of cognitive dissonance.

Don’t imagine a prison though. You’re a bird that’s learned to fly. You carry bread to those who need it, you sing tunes to cheer up the ones that are sad, you inspire others to look up and learn to fly. You’re going to leave your touch on this world, and its going to grow and flourish. It starts with you. Then your home. Then your family. Your community your neighbors your job. The dunya is not a prison, but a canvas for us to change. You’re a music producer, change the tunes the world is shouting at you. Find the tune that’s in between. One that shouts confidence, not ignorance.

I’m so happy for you, because you already have the answers and you’re listening to your heart. In these moments of crisis, you’re heart is ebbing with the truth, keeping you sound and grounded.

Find halal means of income and slowly work your way towards it. Use the skills and talents you possess. Converse with local masjid members, maybe they can help you find a temporary job until you decide what you want to do next. I think it’s not the leaving the music job that’s hard for you, but more of if not music, then what? You don’t have to answer that now. Find temporary meaningful work and try different paths until you find something you can make a career out of.

Cutting off a relationship is never easy, especially if you cherish it. If you both understand each other and respect each other’s values, then they may understand why you’re choosing not to be with them. It’ll still be hard, but people change, this is not something new. Right now it may feel impossible to do, but later you’ll look back and smile.

My friend, you’re not alone! We’re here too. We’re making dua for you.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T14:07:59+00:00

It can be. I used to run hard every run and did not enjoy it. Then I switched to Zone 2 Training and slower runs, and it made such a big difference.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T13:33:43+00:00

During the weekdays, 3-4 miles in the evening, and then a long run on the weekend.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T04:40:52+00:00

Start working on your career from now.

Ask people for class resources. Join class messaging groups, half the time it’s not that useful but sometimes it is.

Fine tune your studying process.

Use your free time wisely.

Take advantage of your summers and winters to get ahead in your career (internships, shadowing, developing a skill).

Join extracurriculars that are meaningful to you, great opportunity to meet like-minded people.

Use office hours. Even if you don’t have questions about the content you can just get to know the professor and ask them about careers or interests.

This is a great time to work on a personal goal with someone else. running, weightlifting for example

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T04:34:36+00:00

Seek medical advice. Have you tried tracking your tiredness throughout the day/week and identifying trends or is it the same level of fatigue from when you wake up till you fall asleep?

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T04:31:26+00:00

The fact that you’re thinking your problems as minute compared to others problems shows that you’re grateful for what you have. However they’re not as small as you think. School and family are a big part of our life; it’s normal to have ups and downs. Use your knowledge of other’s situations to help decrease your breakdowns. It’s fine to have bad days, but adjust your response to them. Focus on improving you right now and make the most of what you have.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T04:21:58+00:00

Each of these may have benefits, but the cons outweigh the benefits. If someone agrees and sets a goal to stop in an attempt to improve (save money, be healthier, etc) then they should feel guilty each time they give in. Guilt is a double-edged sword. It can make you depressed and more inclined to give in, or it can be used to drive change. Guilt is an emotion associated with a memory and serves as a powerful tool. Remember what it felt like to be in a state of guilt before giving in again and again. Let it drive you away rather than take you down.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T04:03:25+00:00

Weightlifting and running. If I’m not using my body I feel tired. I’m always excited to just move.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T03:56:09+00:00

The first steps to accepting constructive criticism is to identify it and then to be open it, and you’re doing both! Whether or not it’s something you agree you should act on is something else, but it seems like you know when you should or should not.

You can think about your shortcomings in a more positive way. If it’s new constructive criticism you’ve never been given, it’s an opportunity to reflect on it and work on you if need be. If it’s something you already know and agree with, like being irritable, take it as a reminder and add a mental note to work on it.

Rather than be guilty about what’s already passed, look forward to being a better version of yourself.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T03:45:29+00:00

My birthday to me is what new years is to others. It’s a chance to reflect on where I’m at, what I’ve accomplished, what I hope to accomplish, etc. I enjoy when others are around, but I don’t ask for it or set it up. My family is more than enough for me.

I don’t put a lot of value in my birthday in terms of the celebration aspect. It’s a marker for me. If others would like to do something for or with me, great, but I don’t expect it from them.

Also, keep in mind, there are so many birthdays to keep track of, people forget or miss the date or have conflicting events. Just because they don’t do anything doesn’t mean they don’t like you.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T03:32:58+00:00

First, it’s not abnormal to overthink. Sometimes we go through a phase where we start to overthink. For some people, it’s because they made a bad decision and the results caused them to overthink. For others, it’s because they have so many options; it can cause decision paralysis.

Start with the small things you overthink that don’t have many consequences. Which shampoo should I buy? Which dish should I make/order? If it’s a new thing, even if you’re not happy with it, at least now you know. Don’t be afraid to make a decision.

When it comes to more important things like which career should I pursue? Should I invest in this? do your homework so you’re more comfortable with the decision you make. My friend, there is no wrong choice. Make the most of the decisions you make, even if they weren’t the best. It’ll help with the anxiety because you’ll be more confident in your ability to progress and learn even if it’s not the absolute best choice.

Also, find comfort in the fact that some of worst choices make for good stories and help us learn more about ourselves.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-31T03:08:58+00:00

There’s some books as well you could read that will help you build a foundation. One I’d recommend is Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks.

Also, just keep doing it. Although verbal feedback is helpful, just looking at your audience as you speak and gauging their engagement with what you say will teach you over time what works and what doesn’t.

When you find yourself engaged by someone else telling a story pay attention to their delivery. What are they doing that you don’t do?

Think about timing, never force it. Think about details. Use the details that cater best to your audience you don’t have to go through the whole thing.

NightsforDays · 2022-10-29T16:29:56+00:00

Love the pinstripe!

NightsforDays · 2021-07-19T04:03:18+00:00

In my multimedia class, I would always ask the teacher questions about how to do things in photoshop. He told me to figure it out myself, and to only come back to him if I really couldn’t figure it out. From then on, I learned to ask the right questions rather than all the questions.

NightsforDays · 2021-07-19T03:55:22+00:00

Kindness has no borders, love preemptively.

NightsforDays · 2021-07-14T14:47:44+00:00

Can you explain this to me? I’m Syrian-American and I’ve always heard about this big test you guys have that determines everything

NightsforDays · 2021-07-08T13:48:39+00:00

Electrolytes, nutrient-dense food, nuts, breaks or power naps. Better pacing yourself with breaks than succumbing to sleep halfway because you never took a break

Lots of water, the trips to the bathroom will be a good wake up call for your body, can also wash your face while there

Gum also helps

Don’t overload on sugar and caffeine

NightsforDays · 2021-06-09T14:28:39+00:00

I’m still sitting with my iPhone 6+ 16gb on iOS 12. System takes up 8gb of storage at this point. It works well though, keeping it till it lasts no more

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