{"id":87669,"date":"2024-04-17T12:16:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=87669"},"modified":"2024-04-17T12:16:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:16:03","slug":"the-journey-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/the-journey-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"The Journey Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stay Steadfast after Ramadan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our journey to Allah does not end with Rama\u1e0d\u0101n. Our journey of knowing Him, of tasting the sweetness of worshipping Him, of living a life of \u02bfub\u016bdiyyah (servitude) does not end with Rama\u1e0d\u0101n. It was said to Bishr al-\u1e24\u0101f\u012b (ra\u1e25imahull\u0101h), \u201cThere are some people who strive hard in Rama\u1e0d\u0101n but when it ends, they stop.\u201d He replied, \u201cHow evil are these people! They only know the rights of Allah in Rama\u1e0d\u0101n. Indeed, the pious person is the one who worships and strives hard throughout the entire year.\u201d<\/p>\n

As we journey on the Straight Path to Allah (sub\u1e25\u0101nah\u016b wa ta\u02bf\u0101l\u0101), we should always ask Him for istiq\u0101mah (steadfastness and staying firm). The Prophet \ufdfa was asked, \u201cAdvise me with something that I could hold on to\u201d. He \ufdfa replied, \u201cSay, \u2018My Lord is Allah\u2019, then remain steadfast on it\u201d (Tirmidh\u012b). The Prophet \ufdfa also said, \u201c\u02bfAbdull\u0101h! Do not be like so-and-so! He used to pray at night, and he then stopped the night prayer\u201d<\/p>\n

(Bukh\u0101r\u012b).<\/p>\n

To stay firm, we should continuously seek knowledge (even if it is one class a week), and keep good company. We should fill our schedules with various good deeds, so that Shay\u1e6d\u0101n does not lead us to veer off the Straight Path. Every minute in our journey to Allah is extremely precious.<\/p>\n

\u201cO son of \u0100dam! You are nothing but a number of days: and whenever a day passes, a part of you passes away.\u201d –<\/p>\n

\u1e24asan al-Ba\u1e63r\u012b (ra\u1e25imahull\u0101h)<\/p>\n

Istiq\u0101mah on the journey to Allah is attained through rectifying and nourishing the heart. Ibn Rajab (ra\u1e25imahull\u0101h) writes, \u201cThe foundation of istiq\u0101mah is the istiq\u0101mah of the heart upon taw\u1e25\u012bd (the Oneness of Allah)\u2026 When the heart becomes steadfast on the ma\u02bfrifah (knowledge) of Allah, being in awe of Him, honouring Him, loving Him, seeking Him, hoping in Him, supplicating to Him, relying on Him and turning away from other than Him \u2014 then all the limbs and body parts will become steadfast on obeying Him. For the heart is the king of the limbs, and the limbs are its troops. When the king stands firm, his troops and subjects follow suit.\u201d<\/p>\n

May Allah al-Qawiyy (The Most Powerful) make us from the people of istiq\u0101mah, about whom He says:<\/p>\n

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\u201cSurely those who say, \u201cOur Lord is Allah,\u201d and then remain steadfast, the angels descend upon them, (saying,) \u201cDo not fear, nor grieve. Rather, rejoice in the good news of Paradise, which you have been promised. We are your friends in this worldly life and in the hereafter. There you will have whatever your souls desire, and there you will have whatever you ask for: as a welcoming gift from the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful\u201d<\/p>\n

(41:30-2).<\/p>\n

1. “Steadfastness is the ability to stay focused and determined, even in the face of challenges and adversity.”<\/p>\n

. “In the journey of life, steadfastness is the compass that guides us through the storms.”<\/p>\n

“True strength is not measured by how much we can lift, but by how long we can hold on.”<\/p>\n

5. “Steadfastness is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.”<\/p>\n

6. “The path to success is paved with setbacks, but it is steadfastness that keeps us moving forward.”<\/p>\n

7. “Steadfastness is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. It’s about endurance and perseverance.”<\/p>\n

8. “When the winds of change blow, steadfastness is the anchor that keeps us grounded.”<\/p>\n

9. “Steadfastness is the mark of a warrior who refuses to be defeated by circumstances.”<\/p>\n

10. “In the face of uncertainty, steadfastness is the shield that protects our dreams and aspirations.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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