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multi hyphenate babe 🧩 - all things people, growth + strategy @thedigitalsis | ex @nhs @wework @dicefm | attempting to build an 📲 do good & be of benefit
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Joined June 2010
“Freeing yourself was one thing; claiming ownership of that freed self was another.”. – Beloved, Toni Morrison.
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Mama is getting competitive with the Quran recitation 😂. She goes ‘just finished Al-Maidah 😌 where are you, still on Nisa?’ . Giggles and walks off . May Allah protect and preserve her ameen!.
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Surely those who say, “Our Lord is Allah,” and then remain steadfast, the angels descend upon them, ˹saying,˺ “Do not fear, nor grieve. Rather, rejoice in the good news of Paradise, which you have been promised. 41:30.
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first day of dhul hijjah + .duas made during the last hour of Asr on a friday + .tahajjud hour duas + .duas of the fasting
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gentle reminder: this is not the time to be realistic with your duas. Ask for it all . Why limit Allah by your belief when He is quite literally performing miracles everyday.
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It’s been so beautiful following their journey so far!. TAKBEER. We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Quran) is the truth” . [Fussilat 41:53]
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“There is no creature moving on the earth, nor a bird flying on its two wings, but they are all communities like you. We have not missed anything in the Book. Then, to their Lord all of them shall be gathered.” . Al-An’am 6:38.
Animals actually do mourn their dead. This is the heartbreaking moment a grieving koala mourns the death of his female companion in the Adelaide Hills. [📹 South Australia 's Koala Rescue Inc].
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Baba passed 3 years ago on the 25th of Ramadan. May Allah allow us to be reunited in His gardens of Paradise, Ameen. My smile comes from him 🕊️🤍
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I wonder how our Somali sister is doing
What Black British moment or chaos lives in your head rent free?.
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Ramadan is in 6 months. May we be amongst those who get to witness and experience it’s blessings once again, Ameen.
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. O Allah, make our brother Marcellus Khaliifah Williams among those whom the angels take in goodness. Grant him peace and mercy. Peace be upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent is the final home.' — 13:24. Ameen 🤲🏽.
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Thought to share the correct way to pray Tahajud. Nothing more intimate and humbling than standing before Allah in solitude, just you and your Lord, in the silent hours of the night. May all your duas be accepted.Ameen 🤲🏽
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I keep trying to stop the tears. It was already written, Qadr. But I’m reminded that they are a sign of a heart still alive. Don’t let the cruelty of this world harden you - we have to keep going. We have to honour our martyrs.
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If there’s something to add to your duas fr it’s to ask for righteous children. To ask Allah swt to bless our lineages with the light of Islam. To guide the hearts of our descendants to be steadfast upon the deen and to make us parents of good example.
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I understand now why the Angel Jibril stuffed the mouth of firown with sand.
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Girlies live your liiiiives! . DO YOU. Trust in Allah’s plan. Stay true to who you are, your values, your dreams and the right people with align with you.
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. To Him we belong and to Him we return. May Allah reunite the people of Morocco with their loved ones in His Gardens of paradise.
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Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow, the 27th of Rajab, marks the blessed occasion of Isra Wal Miʿraj. For anyone who has endured hardship, experienced pain or sorrow, at a breaking point and looking for relief… perfect your worship tomorrow. Call out to Allah!!.
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The start of Dhul Hijjah being next week is v. wild . A reminder to end the year how you mean to start the next. -Make sincere tawbah .-Ask Allah for His mercy, forgiveness and protection .-Renew those intentions .-Set goals .-Be consistent in your worship .-Make plenty of Duā.
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On the 25th day of Ramadan 2021 my dear baba passed away, Allah Yerhamo. - Grief truly is all the unexpressed love. It would mean the absolute world to me if you could spare the time to make Dua for him. May Allah swt reunite us in His gardens of paradise smiling once again.
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The way all the Black Muslim girlies will ride for Aysha Harun makes me so happy. Coming like avengers 🖤🧕🏾.
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I find people who practice gratitude often and consistently to be some of the most content and happiest. Nothing about dunya really impresses them because they’re just thankful to have the goodness that ultimately comes from Allah. They understand it can all change within a blink.
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the ‘on my way to do umrah send me your duas’ text will always be my fave . to love someone is to mention them to Allah and I really do feel loved 🥹.
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La Roche-Posay CICAPLAST Baume is honestly one of my favourite skin care purchases and that’s me saying that after only ONE use. Like what is this sorcery.
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Reflecting on this past year, one truth has become crystal clear to me: Allah is my Wakeel, my steadfast guardian and cherished friend. In every moment when I felt overwhelmed and believed I couldn't endure, Allah gently carried me with unwavering compassion.
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Keeping up with my istighfar (intentionally) especially during difficult times has been incredibly soothing to my soul. Hard to put into words, but there’s a sense of relief, a softening of that tightness in my chest, a melancholy that only eases when I turn to Allah. الحمدلله.
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Allah has promised justice, whether in this life or the next. The news about Adnan Syed affirms Allah by his name. Allah swt is Al-Haq.
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Alhamdullilah to all the chapters closed to make space for Allahs barakah in ways you never knew you needed.
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30 days until Ramadan . اللهم بلغنا رمضان. Allahumma Ballighna Ramadan.Oh Allah, let us reach Ramadan.
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To anyone unable to fast - Allah is so merciful and generous that he created various acts of Ibadah that you can still do to gain His favour. 1. Pray - both sunnah and fard salats (unless during menstruation for my ladies) . 2. Repentance - Make Istighfar throughout the day ….
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Listening to the way the Prophet Muhammad pbuh talked about Khadija ra is so heartwarming. How he honoured her. Preserving their love and protecting her in life and in death.
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Isn't it amazing how you can go from feeling utterly crippled by something, doubting you'll ever overcome it, to smiling and laughing again, the weight of the burden just a little lighter? . Sabr and imaan the essence of the human condition — our ability to endure, adapt, & hope.
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How can I not have optimism and hope in Allah. Saw a couple duas answered within this month and all I have to say is Allahuakbar . May we all get to live in our answered Duās. May Allah grant us afiyah to see another Ramadan with our loved ones and may He put barakah in our time.
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Today was the Janazah of Ali Abucar Ali - the young Somali man who died trying to save the life of another. A student - basketball coach and loving son. Don’t forget what truly matters in this messed up world. Send a prayer up and keep him and his family in your duas 🤲🏽🕊.
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A reminder that Laylat al-Baraat: Also known as the Night of Forgiveness or the Night of Records, commences after Maghrib today (24th Feb) - 15th night of Shaban. -renew your intentions .-make sincere tawbah .-make all the Dua you can for your dunya and akhira (ask for it all).
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A reminder to go big with your duas. Salman al-Farsi reported: . The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah is conscientious and generous. He would be shy, when a man raises his hands to Him, to turn them away empty and disappointed.”. Tirmidhī 3556.
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You made it through another Arafat . I hope you are moved to start that business venture, creative project, heartwork, community engagement…. I hope you are successful. And even when it doesn’t feel like it know that success comes in two parts . —Starting and continuing.
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BREAKING: 🇫🇷 France will ban the wearing of the abaya, a loose-fitting, full-length dress worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools.
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Why we still don’t have any late night cafes/coffee shops in London is beyond me . like with winter around the corner too.
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Falling sick right after making istighfar and sincere tawbah is very humbling. It's a gentle reminder that Allah's mercy is being extended even in our weakest moments. "No calamity befalls a Muslim but that Allah expiates some of his sins because of it …”. Bukhari 5640.
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Sometimes on the other side of it all, a beautiful life is waiting. A version of you that you never knew could exit. And you’ll come to understand that it was all worth waiting for,. And indeed Allah is the best of planners.وَٱللَّهُ خَيْرُ ٱلْمَـٰكِرِينَ.
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I think it’s important the ummah shows relief and joy for Syria and it’s people in the here and now. Allow them the sweetness of this moment without the analysis . We know the shaytaan is already in motion but. Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.
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You know what’s grossly evident… that our so called brothers don’t care. They don’t care to interrogate, to challenge, to safeguard, to stand upon haqq. Selective outrage at best and quite frankly it’s disgusting. And you wonder why cyclical abuses continue to happen.
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If you don’t ask you don’t get. First day in the role yesterday @ new location, with a new team and I ask where the prayer room is. They look a bit confused and say oh we have a wellness room. But tbh people use it as a chill spot and it should be a multi faith room.
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Grief is that thing that really does change you. Especially when you’ve lost more than one person, but such is life —only thing promised is death. To Him we belong and to Him we return. May Allah take us with Islam in our heart and the shahada on our tongue.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Grief is all the unexpressed love. Love that has nowhere to go, so it sits in the corner of your eyes. It rests on your heart, a reminder to all things lost - but also gained. Alhamdullilah for the memories made with those we loved.
grief isn't beautiful, yes. it's painful, gruesome, all-consuming. however we cannot talk about grief without talking about love, which lies at the very essence of it. grief isn't love's antithesis, but is a testament of it. that doesn't make it less painful, but it is the truth.
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Treating every night like it’s Laylatul Qadr -. How could I possible leave it to chance knowing that the reward is Allahs forgiveness, mercy and protection.
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Made dua almost every day for a year to be invited to perform my first Umrah.and a year later, it happened. Now, another year on, I’m living in an unfolding dua. Regardless of the outcome, I truly believe Allah presenting this to me is a sign of what He wants to give me.
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Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un . My father has returned to His maker. During Ramadan, on a Friday. On one of the odd nights - .AllahuAkbar. May Allah widen his grave, fill it with light and dwell him in Jannatul Firdaus. Please keep him and my family in your duas 🤲🏽.
BREAKING: Veteran diplomat, MP and former #Somalia Foreign Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail has passed away in Mogadishu, state media.
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May Allah put barakah in our time fr. Wealth is so much more than the tangible and material.
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Ya Fattah, the All-Knowing, open for me the doors of Your wisdom, and inspire me with patience and sincerity in my intentions and actions. O Allah, remove from me every barrier that stands between me and what I strive for, and ease my path towards progress and success. Ameen.
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Scrolled my camera roll . I’m so rich ☺️ . My rizq comes from the amazing people around me. The love I have is from Allah, and the goodness others see in me is His protection. I believe that wholeheartedly. So grateful for all the smiles, laughs, hugs and happy tears exchanged.
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If there was any night to reset your intention in this blessed month, let it begin with tonight. Ask Allah for his protection, guidance and forgiveness. May we exit this month with imaan, ihsaan, a closeness to Allah (swt) and a love for each other for His sake.
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Reflecting on Surah Taha and the verses wherein Musa (AS) seeks Allah's aid from his family serves as a reminder to make Dua for companions who will support you in your pursuits, affirm and encourage you when necessary, and provide strength during the hard times.
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Touched grass, sat in the mountains, connected with locals, held space for sisterhood, learnt about Islamic history, made plenty of Duā. ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ
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What is for you will never miss you and what missed you was never for you. Ya Al-Mujeeb, the Responsive One, answer my prayers and fulfill my needs according to Your wisdom and benevolence. Grant me the strength to submit to Your will with patience and gratitude.
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Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un - this is so sad. A full investigation needs to be carried out. That level of mindless neglect is unacceptable. May Allah place mercy over the hearts of her loved ones and allow for them to be reunited in the gardens of paradise 🤲🏽.
An 11-year-old girl has died after a 'chemical incident' in Shadwell 🚨. Full story: More 🧵👇
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Literally just had a friend do this for my late father and the tears that came out these eyes. This is the companionship I made Duā for 🥹.
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There’s something so beautiful about honouring those who cross your mind/heart with dua. Not my loved ones because they’re in my duas daily. I’m talking friends who drifted away, strangers you’ve never met but feel drawn to, even those who wronged you but you forgave in silence.
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For Mama 🤍🤲🏽. Oh Allah, have mercy on my mother like she had mercy on me when I was younger. Oh Allah, make my mother happy like she made me very happy.Oh Allah, accept from my mother her actions, the small ones and he big ones. ….
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this time next week I’ll be running to the masaajid night after night, shah/chai/tea and biscuits in hand for the aunties, sweets for the children and mandaazi for me and my besties, insha’allah!. Allahuma Balighna Ramadan 🤲🏽
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Never in a million years did I think my head would be touching the ka’ba or that I’d be doing tawaf in the rain 🥹.
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Ramadan really comes to us when the hearts of the believers are most in need. 94:5.فَإِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا . So, surely with hardship comes ease. 94:6.إِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًۭا . Surely with ˹that˺ hardship comes ˹more˺ ease.
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Nothing like taking a bath, wearing a fresh baati, scenting yourself with atar, burning bukhoor and having a cup of tea to soothe the soul. This is girlhood.
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O Allah, Al-Razzaq, the Provider of sustenance and blessings,. I acknowledge your abundant provision in my life and express gratitude for your sustenance. Grant us contentment and satisfaction with what You provide,. Ease any worries and anxieties regarding sustenance,.
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Ya Allah let the ceasefire be true and let it remain in place. Let the people of Palestine breathe a permanent sigh of relief. Let all that was taken not be in vain . Justice in this life and the next.
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On this day of Sha’aban I pray all your worship is accepted. That your duas are granted. That the doors of mercy and forgiveness are opened for you. That tranquility is placed in your heart. That your hardships are lessened. And that you are granted a beautiful patience 🤲🏽.
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Verily we belong to Allah and verily to him do we return. Baba passed on the 25th day of Ramadan last year and it feels like it was just yesterday. Spare a Dua 🤲🏽.
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It’s okay… rest. I’m truly baffled that there are people who would advocate for the plight of one people going through a genocide only to turn around and deny the same thing happening to another group. Is sense in the room?.
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we’re entering upon the 27th night beloveds . may Allah accept all your Ibadah and grant you your duas 🫶🏽
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The colourful silky dirac material patterned hijabs that the girlies are gagging over are being sold by your local Somali aunty - such a beautiful revival of daqan. Support them before you go to these other brands 🫰🏽.
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Bismillah . New Week.New Blessings.New Opportunities . If there is kheyr in it, I will receive it .—bi’ithnillah . الحمد لله على كل حال.
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Shout out to @ayokhalil8, a brother who from the start called out the nonsense we've been seeing. Everyone else was just waiting for the right time to stand up and speak when the issue was clear as day.
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Sometimes Allah will forcibly redirect you over and over again until you decide to fully let go and listen. Swimming against the current He has put you, you’re only going to get tired love.
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Being a migrant eldest daughter means that you have to think about not only supporting yourself but those around you. Emotionally, financially and all the other ally’s that apply. You have double the hidden cost of being able to live happily even when you have the means to.
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Ramadan Day 7 - 1444. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, . “Verily, the faith of one of you will diminish just as a garment becomes worn out. So ask Allah to renew faith in your hearts.”. Renew those intentions 🤲🏽.
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Talking to my friend about the fear of being perceived and she really gracefully shut it down. “Noura you’re like an elephant trying to hide behind a tree. You can’t hide your light no matter how much you try or think people don’t see it”. 🥹🥹😂.
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I feel like there is a collective sense of grief and sadness in the air.
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At a place now where the duas I make for others are so much more beautiful and earnest than the ones I make for myself and I get annoyed. Until I remember “No Muslim servant supplicates for his brother behind his back but that the angel says: And for you the same.”. Muslim 2732.
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Allah will send to you people who see you in ways you can’t see yourself 🥹💕.
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