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Free Will vs Predestination: My Fate is prewritten?

If Allah Knows I’ll Fail, Why Let Me Try? Allah loves you and gave you the gift of free will. But how does it fit with the idea that our fate is already written? Explore the balance between your choices and destiny in Islam. – Free Will vs Predestination

Blog post summary:

  1. An Easy Example to Understand Free Will vs. Predestination in Islam
  2. Allah’s knowledge is far greater
  3. Allah can see the whole track, we are dependent upon time not Him
  4. Why did Allah give you free will?
  5. How can I change my destiny?

✨An Easy Example to Understand Free Will vs. Predestination in Islam

I came across this simple example while studying this topic, and although I’m not sure of the scholar’s name, it really helped me understand the concept. So, I’m sharing it:

Imagine a magician comes to you and says,

“Pick any card from this deck, and I’ll predict what you’ll choose.”

He shuffles the cards and writes something down on a piece of paper. You pick a card, and when you look at it, it matches exactly what the magician wrote—like magic! But here’s the twist: even though you had the choice to pick any card, somehow, it still ended up being the one the magician predicted.

So just like that, I have the choice to do good things or bad things. Yup—free will is real, my friend! 😎
Allah isn’t forcing me to eat that extra slice of cake at 2 a.m. 🍰 (even though He knows I will 💀).

Why? Because He already knows everything—past, present, future, and even what’s in your group chat 👀
But knowing something doesn’t mean controlling it. Allah has ultimate knowledge, not a remote control. 📺✨
It’s that simple. You choose. He knows.

“And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him…”1

So next time you mess up and say, “Well, Allah already knew I was gonna do that…”
Remember:

That’s like blaming Google Maps for missing your exit—you had the steering wheel, bro. 🚗😂

Free Will vs Predestination https://imotions.com/blog/insights/can-you-measure-free-will/

🙌 Allah’s knowledge is infinite and beyond human comprehension

Allah’s knowledge is way beyond anything we can imagine. When we talk about predestination, we mean that Allah knows everything—even what we will do, because time isn’t a hurdle for Him. He created time! 🕰️

So, Allah already knows whether our choices will lead us to paradise or, well… the other place. But here’s the kicker: this doesn’t take away our free will.

It’s like that magician example—he knows what card you’ll pick, but you’re still the one choosing it. You’re the one making the choice, even if the magician already wrote it down on a piece of paper. It’s your choice, just like that card—you pick, but somehow, he knew!

For example, let me give you another example,

Kid: “Mom, why are you putting broccoli in my pizza?! That’s illegal!” 🥦🍕

Mom: “Trust me, it’s good for you.”

Kid (after one bite, the whole dramatic scene): “This is betrayal. I thought you loved me.” 😩

But here’s the thing: just like Mom isn’t trying to ruin pizza night (even though it feels that way to the kid), Allah doesn’t send challenges to make us suffer. His actions aren’t random or cruel. He knows what we don’t. He sees the whole journey—start to finish.

We might see the “broccoli moments” in life as punishment 🍕💔, but Allah sees them as necessary ingredients for our growth.

His knowledge is beyond time, beyond space, beyond Google and your grandma combined 🧠✨

“But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you…”2

And no, this doesn’t cancel your free will. You still chose to pick up the slice, my dude. You still make your own choices—He just knows the ending before you watch the movie.

If Allah is loving and merciful, why does He allow evil and suffering? Explore how Islam explains suffering, divine wisdom, and the deeper purpose behind life’s trials.

If Allah Loves Us, Why Is There Evil in the World? A Merciful Perspective

Allah can see the whole track – Free Will vs Predestination

Just like a child’s circle of knowledge is small and limited 🎈, a mother’s circle is much bigger. 💡
She knows that if her child keeps eating candy for breakfast 🍭, skipping sleep 😴, and wrestling the neighbor’s cat 🐈—it’ll cause trouble later.
She sees what’s coming, even if the child doesn’t.

Now imagine that… but on an infinite scale. ♾️

Allah’s circle of knowledge is the greatest. 🕋✨
He doesn’t just see what’s in front of us—He sees all of time at once. Past, present, future—it’s all clear to Him like an open book 📖.
Time is a barrier for us, not for Him.
We move through time like passengers on a train 🚆, seeing one moment at a time…
But Allah is the One who sees the whole track—beginning to end. 🛤️

So yes, He already knows what we’ll do—but that doesn’t mean He forces us to do it. You still have the controller in your hands 🎮—He just already knows what move you’ll make.

His knowledge is beyond anything we can grasp.

“He knows what is before them and what is behind them, but they do not encompass it in knowledge.”3

🤔✨ Why did Allah give you free will? – Free Will vs Predestination

Now, the big question is: If Allah is all merciful and loves us, and He knows that because of our choices, some might end up in Hell, then why did He give us free will? Was it to hurt us or to show off His power and knowledge?

The answer is no. He didn’t give us free will for that reason.

So, why did Allah give us free will if He already knows some people will end up in Hell?

Because true love and mercy include freedom. True love moves through many stages.
And when it’s real—with kindness and sympathy—you don’t force hearts, you give them space to choose.

Allah didn’t create us as robots. He gave us minds, hearts, and the ability to choose—because only through choice can we grow, learn, love Him sincerely, and earn Jannah (Paradise) with real effort.

He doesn’t want anyone to go to Hell. In fact, the Quran says:

“Allah does not wrong anyone, not even the weight of an atom.” 4

If we end up in a bad place, it’s because of our own continuous choices—not because Allah wanted to punish us. He shows us the right path, sends guidance, forgives again and again, and gives countless chances.

Free will is a gift, not a trap. It’s what gives your good deeds meaning. It’s what makes your patience, kindness, and faith valuable. Because you chose them.

And remember:

“Allah is more merciful to His servants than a mother is to her child.”5

So no—He didn’t give us free will to hurt us. He gave it to us because He loves us enough to let us write our own story.

Allah is very loving. And He is with you in your bad times. Click here to read a fantastic story of a short story of a samurai

Dua 🤲 can change your destiny

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:​

“Nothing repels the Divine Decree but supplication, and nothing increases the lifespan but righteousness.”6

Yes—you read that right. Your sincere, heartfelt du’a has power.
Not just to comfort you, not just to bring peace to your heart—but to literally rewrite your destiny. 🖊️📜

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“Nothing can change the Divine decree except du’a.”7

SubhanAllah. That’s huge. 💥
It means that even if something is written in your fate—hardship, delay, difficulty—your du’a has the power to shift it.
Your hands raised in prayer can shake the heavens before they shake the earth. 🌌

So next time you’re feeling stuck, hopeless, or like nothing will change—make du’a. Cry. Whisper. Shout it in your heart if you can’t with your tongue.
Because your Lord is listening. And He is closer than you think.

“Indeed I am near… I respond to the call of the caller when he calls upon Me.”8

Allah loves you my dear. Click here: Divine Love Revealed: How and Why Allah Loves You

🛑 Don’t underestimate your du’a. It’s not a last resort—it’s your strongest weapon.

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  1. Chapter 6 (Al-An’am): Verse 59 ↩︎
  2. Chapter 2 (Al-Baqarah): Verse 216 ↩︎
  3. Chapter 20 (Ta-Ha): Verse 110 ↩︎
  4. Chapter 4 (An-Nisa): Verse 40 ↩︎
  5. Sahih Muslim: Hadith 2754 ↩︎
  6. Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2139 ↩︎
  7. Hadith – Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 2139 ↩︎
  8. Chapter 2 (Al-Baqarah): Verse 186 ↩︎

If Allah Loves Us, Why Is There Evil in the World? A Merciful Perspective

If Allah is loving and merciful, why does He allow evil and suffering? Explore how Islam explains suffering, divine wisdom, and the deeper purpose behind life’s trials.

Blog post summary:

  1. Dear God, Why Does Hate Still Exist?
  2. Why Is There Sin and Suffering If God Is Merciful?
  3. What is Evil?
  4. Why Do We Do Evil? Why Do We Do Evil?
  5. The Role of Suffering
  6. Why Do We Blame God?
  7. Pain as a Teacher: How Struggle Shapes Human Morality

🔍Dear God, Why Does Hate Still Exist?

Sometimes, we question the existence of God because of the pain we see around us. But what if the presence of suffering doesn’t prove God’s absence… but rather reflects our distance from Him?

Human: I don’t believe in God.
God: May I ask why?
Human: There’s so much pain in the world — wars, hatred, suffering. If You truly existed, wouldn’t there be peace on Earth?

God: That’s a fair question. Let me ask you something — you’re a dentist, correct?
Human: Yes, I am.
God: Then how do you explain the millions of people with toothaches and broken teeth? By that logic, shouldn’t they all have perfect smiles?

Human: Well… not everyone comes to me. Some ignore the pain or delay treatment.
God: Exactly. I exist — just as surely as you do. But not everyone turns to Me. Not everyone listens to My guidance.
If humanity followed the path I set — with love, mercy, and justice — imagine the peace that would fill the Earth.

🕊️⚖️ Why Is There Sin and Suffering If God Is Merciful?

Common Questions

Someone asked me the other day,
“If God is All-Merciful, then why is there so much suffering in the world?”
And I did what most of us do—I reached for the classic answer:
“Because of our sins. We mess up, and suffering follows.”

And at first, that seemed to make sense. Actions have consequences, right? Humanity has free will. We make bad choices, and those ripple out into the world—pain, injustice, chaos. Karma, consequences, the butterfly effect… sure, I get that.

Free Will

If it’s already written that someone will die in a car accident, then no matter what they do, they will die that way.
And if it’s written that someone will go to hell, then it feels like no matter how hard they try, that’s where they’ll end up.
So… how is that fair? It doesn’t feel like it’s their fault. Wanna know more about free will? Click here.

But then they asked the harder question:
“What about children? They haven’t sinned. They haven’t made bad choices. Why do they suffer?”

And I’ll be honest—I didn’t have a good answer right away.
Because really, what does a 4-year-old do to deserve leukemia?
What cosmic crime did a toddler commit to be born into famine or war? These are little ones who are just trying to learn how to walk straight and color inside the lines.

And the numbers hit even harder:
🧒 Over 25,000 children die from leukemia every year.
👶 Around 4.8 million kids under 5 die globally each year.
That’s about 13,100 innocent lives lost every single day.

So I heard another answer. One I’ve heard before.
“Well, the world is broken. Not because of them, but because of us.”
That suffering exists not because of a single child’s sin, but because of the collective brokenness of humanity—our neglect, our greed, our failure to care for one another and the earth.

But something about that still didn’t sit right with me.
Like—really? I forgot to recycle, or someone somewhere chose war or wealth over mercy, and now a child halfway across the world has to suffer?
That doesn’t feel like mercy. That feels like injustice.
If God is all-knowing and all-merciful, isn’t there something off here?

And that’s when I realized—we’re trying to judge the whole picture by looking at one torn piece.
We’re like children ourselves, standing in a dentist’s office, scared of the drill and blaming our parent for the pain.

Our limited Knowledge

Kid: “Ow, my tooth hurts!”
Dad: “No worries, champ—let’s hit the dentist.”
Kid (after the whirring drill feels like a mini jackhammer): “Dad, you’re EVIL! You said you’d fix my pain, not crank it up to eleven!”

Just as your dad isn’t plotting evil with that scary drill, God isn’t doing this whole to hurt us.

We see our pain, we feel our suffering—and sometimes, it makes us question.
But God, who sees the whole picture, knows what we don’t. His knowledge is complete. His love is constant. And sometimes, what we interpret as harsh or unloving is actually the beginning of a deeper healing.

P.S. Next time you see that dentist’s drill, think of it as a “tough love” treatment plan—just like God’s, only with better grip on the Novocain 😉

The dieing kids

I understand—it really does feel unfair.
Children passing away so young, and their parents left behind in pain and grief… it’s one of the most heartbreaking things we can witness in this world.

But if we try to step back and see the bigger picture, there’s a deeper hope hidden in that pain.
These children, in reality, are among the most successful souls.
They didn’t have to struggle through the tests and hardships of this world. By the mercy of Allah, they went straight to the ultimate destination—Paradise.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“There is no Muslim who has three children die before reaching the age of puberty but Allah will admit him to Paradise by virtue of His mercy toward them.”1

And even for fewer than three children, the mercy still applies. These young ones are not forgotten—they are honored.

Maybe that child, sitting peacefully in Jannah, is praying right now for his mother and father.
And maybe—because of that child’s pure, sincere prayer—Allah will ease the hearts of the parents, forgive their mistakes, raise their ranks, and reunite them as a family once again in the gardens of Paradise.

Because that’s the kind of mercy our Lord gives. Beyond what we can imagine.

😈 What is Evil?

Evil is like darkness — it only shows up when there’s no light. Evil is not something that is created. It is the absence of good (Just like darkness. Darkness is nothing but the absence of light).

So if you’re feeling upset or frustrated, it’s just because you’re missing some good energy. Life’s like a body: take away all the love and kindness, and negativity will sneak in. Want to get rid of the bad stuff? Spread a little good, and watch the negativity disappear like it never existed. It’s all about bringing the light, one small act of kindness at a time!

😈 Why Do We Do Evil? Why Do We Do Evil?

Let’s be real — nobody does evil just to be evil. Like, no one wakes up and says, ‘Hmm, how can I ruin the world today?’ We usually do dumb stuff chasing something good — love, money, respect, maybe a little attention.

The goal isn’t bad… we just take the wrong (sometimes really stupid) road to get there. It’s not evil we’re after — we just mess up trying to find the good

🤕➡️💪 The Role of Suffering

A caterpillar shows up—eww, nope, not today! But when it turns into a butterfly? Suddenly you’re a wildlife photographer.

See mud? You’re walking like it’s lava. But throw a lotus in there and now it’s “OMG, nature is so deep.”

Coal? Touch it and your hands look like you fixed a car. But turn it into a diamond? You’re selling a kidney to buy it.

Ugly things just need time… and maybe a little glow-up. Life is weird, messy, and awesome. So chill—your butterfly moment is coming! 🐛➡️🦋💎. It is a promise from the Greatest:

“So, surely with every difficulty, there is relief.”2

Plus Allah is all merciful and He doesn’t burden a soul. Wanna read more? Click here.

🙇‍♂️💭 Why Do We Blame God?

Isn’t it a bit of a coward’s way out? To look at the pain in this world and say, ‘Ah, it’s not my responsibility — it’s God’s.’ What happened to us? We were meant for more than this. We are better than this. Why is it so hard to admit that we — not God — are the source of so much of the evil we see? Why can’t we just face that truth… and change?

“You will remain the same until the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change”2

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Pain as a Teacher: How Struggle Shapes Human Morality

Pain has a purpose beyond suffering, it is a teacher, a guide, and sometimes the only way humans recognize the path of morality. Hardship reminds us of our limits and points out when we have strayed from what is right. Voltaire captured this truth when he said, “If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him.” Humans need a guiding force, a moral compass, and the experience of consequence to shape ethical behavior. When we face difficulties, we are often confronted with our own choices, realizing that actions have meaning and that virtue is cultivated not in comfort, but in the lessons learned from struggle. In this way, pain becomes the invisible hand that nudges humanity toward goodness and responsibility.

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  1. Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1249; also narrated in Sahih Muslim ↩︎
  2. Surah Ash-Sharh (94:5–6) ↩︎
  3. Anonymous ↩︎

The Prophet’s Words That Make You See Your Body in a New Way

You began life as something soft and fragile — all soft cartilage, no hard edges, basically nature’s jellybean. Then, like something out of a sci-fi movie, your body went full architect mode 🛠️. It remodeled that soft, bendy blueprint into the toughest tissue in your body: bones! 💪

Blog summary:

  1. Decoding the verses of the Holy Quran
  2. Prophet Muhammad ( صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ) an Osteologist?
  3. Human skeleton
  4. Number of Joints
  5. Spiritual Meaning of the Hadith

📖 Decoding the verses of the Holy Quran

Let’s unpack the deeper wisdom hidden in these powerful verses of the Holy Qur’an. Let’s decipher it:

“then We developed the drop into a clinging clot, then developed the clot into a lump ˹of flesh˺, then developed the lump into bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, then We brought it into being as a new creation.So Blessed is Allah, the Best of Creators’’1

The body forms bones first?

When we explore how bones and muscles develop during the embryonic stage, it’s fascinating to find that Chapter 23 of the Holy Qur’an (Surah Al-Mu’minun) touches on this very process. Verses 12 to 14 describe the stages of human creation, mentioning that bones (“ʿizam”) form first, followed by the clothing of flesh (“lahm”) that covers those bones.

I’ll wrap up this fascinating topic on embryology here, but the full exploration continues in my upcoming blog. Be sure to check it out!

🗿 Prophet Muhammad ( صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ) an Osteologist?

Hazrat Ayesha has reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

“Every one of the children of Adam has been created with three hundred and sixty joints; so he who declares the Glory of Allah, praises Allah, declares Allah to be One, Glorifies Allah, and seeks forgiveness from Allah, and removes stone, or thorn, or bone from people’s path, and enjoins what is good and forbids from evil, to the number of those three hundred and sixty joints, will walk that day having saved himself from the Fire” 2

From Revelation to Reality

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), 1400+ years ago — without microscopes, medical school, or even Google — said the human body has 360 joints. THREE. SIX. ZERO. That’s not a ballpark guess. That’s a mic-drop fact. 🎤

He didn’t study anatomy. He wasn’t scribbling notes in a lab. The man couldn’t even read or write — and yet, he nailed a detail that science would only catch up with much later.

So… either the Prophet was secretly the world’s first osteologist 🧠, or maybe — just maybe — he was speaking from a higher source of knowledge.

☠️Human skeleton

  • The human body divides the skeleton into the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.The axial skeleton contains the skull, vertebral column, rib cage, hyoid bone, and auditory ossicles (ear bones), making up a total of 80 bones in an adult.
  • The appendicular skeleton includes the upper and lower limbs, along with the pectoral (shoulder) and pelvic girdles, totaling 126 bones in an adult.

Distribution of Bones

When a baby is born, they’ve got around 270 bones, but as they grow, many of these bones fuse together, leaving us with 206 bones as adults. That’s why babies are basically super flexible! 🍼

Fun fact: Ever wonder how your cat becomes liquid and slips through the tiniest cracks? It’s because cats have a free-floating clavicle (collarbone) that isn’t attached to other bones—so yeah, your cat’s basically a, boneless ninja. 🐱💨

Eve (Hawwa)  was created from the shortest rib of Adam’s left side while he was sleeping! wanna read more about this amazing scientific fact? Click here

🔧Number of Joints

The human body has three main types of joints. They’re categorized by the movement they allow:

  • Synarthroses (Immovable Joints) : These joints don’t move at all. The bones are stuck closely together and don’t shift. Example: The bones in your skull.
  • Amphiarthroses (Slightly Movable Joints) : These joints can move, but only a little.The bones are joined tightly by cartilage, so there’s limited movement. Example: The joints between the bones in your spine.
  • Diarthroses (Freely Movable Joints) : These joints can move in many directions. They have a slippery fluid inside (called synovial fluid) that helps the bones move smoothly. These are the most common joints in your body. Examples: Shoulder, knee, elbow, and fingers.

Types of Synovial Joints (Based on Movement)

Synovial joints are sub divided into different types of joints 🔄 :

TypeExampleMovement Allowed
Ball and SocketShoulder, hipFlexion, extension, rotation, abduction, adduction
HingeElbow, kneeFlexion and extension
PivotNeck (atlas/axis)Rotation
SaddleThumb (carpometacarpal joint)Back-and-forth and side-to-side
CondyloidWristBending, straightening, side-to-side
Gliding/PlaneBetween tarsals/carpalsSliding motions

    🔢 Number of Joints: 360 Total

    This number includes:

    11 in the pelvis

    86 in the skull

    6 in the throat (including the hyoid region)

    66 in the thorax (ribs + sternum + vertebrae)

    32 in each upper limb (shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers)

    31 in each lower limb (hips, knees, ankles, toes)

    As we grow

    The 360 joints number is typically counted in a newborn or young child 👶. As we grow, some bones naturally fuse together, which leads to a decrease in the total number of joints. However, the narration says, ‘Every one of the children of Adam has been created with three hundred and sixty joints.’ The word created clearly refers to the original state at birth, making the statement entirely accurate.

    🧠 Scientific Fact: Joint Fusion

    As we grow, our bones fuse together. For example, when we’re born, we have 33 vertebrae, but by adulthood, the vertebrae in the sacral (5) and coccygeal (4) regions fuse into single bones.

    🌿 Spiritual Meaning of the Hadith

    This Hadith gently reminds us that we are beautifully and purposefully made—every joint in our body, every little movement we’re capable of, is a sign of God’s care and design. With 360 joints, we’re given the ability to reach out, lift, carry, comfort, walk, protect, build, and give.

    But it’s not just about what we can do—it’s about what we choose to do with this gift of motion, presence, and life.

    🌟 Every Small Deed Counts

    The Prophet ﷺ is telling us:
    👉 Every single day, we have a chance to show gratitude—not just through prayers or rituals, but through the way we live:

    • Saying a kind word3
    • Praising our Creator4
    • Helping someone5
    • Removing harm from someone’s path6
    • Standing up for what’s right7
    • Encouraging good things, and quietly stopping harm when we can8

    These actions might seem small. But spiritually, they are huge. Our own body shows us that there is a Creator and Lord who Loves us and care about us.

    Tasbeeh problem?

    You know, I used to get totally stuck in a tasbeeh dilemma—like, there are so many things to say! I’d just sit there thinking, “Should I say SubhanAllah? Or Alhamdulillah? Or maybe La ilaha illallah?!” 😅

    It was like a spiritual game show, and I was the contestant trying to pick the right answer. So, I finally came up with an idea. Wanna know? Click here

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    1. Chapter 23 (Surah Al-Mu’minun) verse 14  ↩︎
    2. Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 350 ↩︎
    3. Hadith: “A good word is a charity.”
      Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 2989, Sahih Muslim 1009 ↩︎
    4. Hadith: “Whoever says, ‘Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi’ (Glory is to Allah and praise is to Him), one hundred times a day, his sins will be forgiven, even if they are like the foam of the sea.”
      Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6405 ↩︎
    5. Hadith: “Whoever relieves a believer’s distress, Allah will relieve his distress on the Day of Judgment.”
      Reference: Sahih Muslim 2699 ↩︎
    6. Hadith: “Removing something harmful from the road is an act of charity.”
      Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 2340 ↩︎
    7. Hadith: “The best of Jihad is speaking a word of truth in front of a tyrant ruler.”
      Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah 4011 ↩︎
    8. Hadith: “Whoever sees a wrong, let him change it with his hand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; and if he cannot, then with his heart.”
      Reference: Sahih Muslim 49 ↩︎

    Sometimes, our love for someone stems from selfishness

    We often love someone not for who they are, but for how they make us feel. And we do this same with the Creator! So, what is the Islamic perspective on love?

    Blog post summary:

    1. Powerful Poetry that can change your life
    2. We are selfish
    3. The Story: Musa and the Shepherd
    4. Make Him your Bestest Friend
    5. True Love in Islam

    Powerful Poetry

    Urdu

    Kamal ka shikva kiya aj Masjid mein Khuda ne

    Mangne hi aate ho kabhi milne bhi aaya karo

    English

    Why complain of perfection today, O Allah !

    You only come to ask, sometimes come to meet as well.

    😞 We are so Selfish Guys!

    Sometimes I wonder—are we humans truly capable of selfless love, or are we just driven by our own desires? We often claim to love others, but deep down, is it only for what we gain in return?

    And then I think…
    If God were to declare: “There is no punishment, no reward, no Heaven, no Hell—do as you wish,”
    How many of us would still bow down in devotion?
    How many would still love Allah purely for who He is—not for fear of Hell, not for the hope of Paradise, but simply because He is worthy of love? Hahaha. I know the answer.

    Here’s a beautiful reference from the Qur’an that speaks to that:

    “Indeed, Allah is full of bounty to the people, but most of the people do not give thanks.”1

    🌿 The Story: Musa and the Shepherd (as told by Rumi)

    One day, as Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) was traveling to Mount Sinai to speak with Allah, he passed by a shepherd who was praying. The shepherd was saying:

    “Oh God, where are You? I want to comb Your hair, wash Your feet, sew Your clothes, milk Your cows, and cook food for You. I love You so much!”

    Musa was shocked and upset. He said to the shepherd:

    “What are you saying? That’s not how you speak to Allah! He is beyond all of this. You are speaking blasphemy!”

    The shepherd was devastated. He tore his clothes and ran into the desert, heartbroken.

    Later, when Musa reached the Mount and spoke with Allah, Allah said:

    “O Musa, why did you drive away My servant? You were sent to bring people closer to Me, not to push them away. Every soul has its own way of loving Me. I look not at words, but at the heart.”2

    “I look not at words, but at the heart“. Read again. This is Allah. The Greatest. The Almighty. The Lover. Or should I say the Creator of Love.

    💛 Make Him your Bestest Friend

    How do we talk to our friends? We open up with them. Right? We laugh with them. Right? Most of the time, we just talk about things that aren’t even important. So why can’t we do the same with Allah? Like saying, ‘Allah, You know today I met my friend from school, and we laughed together.’ Just simple, heartfelt conversations like that. Allah says He is our friend3. He is the true friend — yes, a real friend, not just in name. The best friend of all.

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    True Love in Islam

    When we love someone, we text them 24/7, follow their advice like it’s divine revelation, and panic if they don’t reply in 5 minutes. So if we claim to love Allah, maybe it’s time we treat His words with at least the same loyalty—and no, He’s never left us on “read”! 😄

    1. Surah Al-Baqarah 2:243 ↩︎
    2. Masnavi-i Ma’navi (Book 2), by Jalaluddin Rumi. ↩︎
    3. “Allah is the Wali (protector, friend) of those who believe…”
      Surah Al-Baqarah (2:257)
      “اللَّهُ وَلِيُّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا…” ↩︎

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    And the Sun Runs Its Course in Love —Deciphering the Quran

    Decoding the verses of the Holy Quran

    The sun isn’t just sitting there shining — it’s speeding through space at 828,000 km/h like it’s late for a divine appointment! But what what does Surah Ya-Sin say about the sun motion?

    Blog Summary:

    1. The Sun Wasn’t Always on the Move! A short history
    2. What does Surah Ya-Sin say about the sun motion?
    3. A Cosmic Adventure and Surah Ya-Sin’s Timeless Truth
    4. The Sun’s Epic Goodbye – White Dwarf
    5. Psychological message

    🌞 The Sun: Not Just a Static Light, But a Cosmic Superstar! 🚀

    The Sun Wasn’t Always on the Move!

    Once upon a time, people thought the Sun was like that reliable lamp sitting in the corner of your room. You know, the one that’s always there, doesn’t move, and just shines down on us all day. 🌞 It wasn’t until Nicolaus Copernicus1 came along and dropped the bombshell:

    “Wait a minute, maybe the Sun’s not just chilling. Maybe it’s the one in charge!” 🌟 In 1543, Copernicus proposed the heliocentric theory, which basically said the Sun is the center of our solar system and everything else revolves around it.

    https://www.sapaviva.com/nicolaus-copernicus/

    🌌 A Little Time Passes… Sun Starts Moving!

    Fast forward to the 19th century, and astronomers started figuring out that, guess what? The Sun wasn’t just chilling, it was moving through space! 😲 William Herschel, the guy who discovered the planet Uranus, started to map out the stars and found that the Sun, along with our entire solar system, was orbiting the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

    It was like, “Wait, what? The Sun’s got a journey too?!” 🚗

    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/27/arts/music/william-herschel-astronomy-music.html

    What does Surah Ya-Sin say about the sun motion?

    Science: The sun moves!
    Quran: LOL, welcome to the party, you’re only 1400 years late

    The Quran says in Surah Ya-Sin, verse 38, that Allah said:

    وَٱلشَّمْسُ تَجْرِى لِمُسْتَقَرٍّۢ لَّهَا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ تَقْدِيرُ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْعَلِيمِ

    “The sun travels for its fixed term. That is the design of the Almighty, All-Knowing”2

    The word ‘travel’ is very important here. If you see the helical motion of the planets, you will notice something that is extremely fabulous. See this picture:

    The motion of the sun and golden spiral
    Helical Motion of the planets https://www.djsadhu.com/audio-video/audio-production/solar-system-2-0-new-animation/
    The spiral motion of planets
    https://www.saleh-theory.com

    The sun is orbiting around the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, and that center contains a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A*.

    The sun is moving through space, following a set path — as mentioned in the Quran: “And the sun runs on its fixed course…” (Quran 36:38).
    Scientists now confirm that our sun is orbiting around the center of the Milky Way, moving slowly toward its eventual fate.
    Though it won’t become a black hole itself, it’s traveling within a galaxy whose center holds a massive black hole — a reminder of how even stars have an end (So the Quran is even talking about Black Holes! Wanna read more? Click Here. You will Love it)

    ☠️ The Sun’s Epic Goodbye

    Science: One day the sun will die!
    Quran: Bro… it’s been clocking out since day one.
    Sun: I’ve been heading to retirement — y’all just noticed?

    Of course, even the Sun won’t be around forever. It’s got a “sunset” in its future — but don’t worry, it’s 5 billion years away. Yes, 5 billion. 😅 So no need to panic anytime soon!

    White Dwarf

    The sun will eventually exhaust its fuel and expand into a red giant, likely swallowing nearby planets.
    After that, it will shed its outer layers and what remains will be a dense core called a white dwarf.
    It won’t become a black hole, as it’s not massive enough, but it will mark the quiet end of our star.

    🌅 Psychological message

    No matter how massive the sun is, burning bright for billions of years…
    One day, it will fade.
    Even the giants fall — a reminder that strength isn’t forever, and nothing escapes the end.
    So be kind, stay humble… and shine while you can. ✨🕊️

    👑 Pharaoh Ramses II

    Pharaoh Ramses II — a mighty ruler of ancient Egypt, called a god by his people, builder of temples, commander of armies.
    But no matter his power, he died, and today he lies still, wrapped in cloth in a museum.
    The Quran even mentions Pharaoh: “So today We will save you in body that you may be a sign for those after you.”3

    💭 Even the strongest fall. No throne lasts forever. ✂️👑

    Wanna read more? Here is what Quran tells us about him

     My final words

    The glorious Quran says:

    “We will show them Our signs in the universe and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that this ˹Quran˺ is the truth. Is it not enough that your Lord is a Witness over all things?”4

    Some people require only one sign, while others require numerous signs to embrace the truth. On the other side, there are others who, even after receiving thousands of indications, refuse to embrace the reality. The Quran describes these persons as:

    “They are ˹wilfully˺ deaf, dumb, and blind, so they will never return ˹to the Right Path˺.”5

    The Bible says the same thing:

    “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.”6

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    1. Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who, in 1543, proposed the groundbreaking heliocentric theory, placing the Sun at the center of the solar system instead of Earth.
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    2. Chapter 36 (Surah Ya-Sin), Verse 38 ↩︎
    3. Chapter 10 (Surah Yunus), Verse 92 ↩︎
    4. Chapter 41 (Surah Fussilat ) verse 53  ↩︎
    5. Chapter 2 (Surah Al-Baqarah) verse 18 ↩︎
    6. Gospel of Matthew verse 13 of chapter 13  ↩︎

    Divine Love Revealed: How and Why Allah Loves You

    Is God a Lover? Rethinking the Divine Through the Truth That Allah Loves You 💞

    Sometimes we mess up and think, “That’s it. I’m done. No forgiveness for me.” 😬 But Allah’s like, “Did I ever say I won’t forgive you? Did anyone else? No? So come here, sit down, tell me what’s wrong. I’m your friend and your Lord — I’ve got you.” Allah Loves You my friend.

    He’s not there with a list of your mistakes. He’s saying, “Relax, you’re not done. I’m always here for you!” 🙌

    Blog Summary:

    1. When It Didn’t Rain… and Then It Did (short story)
    2. He loves you. Don’t worry. Your Bestest Friend
    3. How to Get Closer to Allah: Start with Small Steps
    4. Allah’s Love: Like a Desert Reunion with Your Lost Camel

    🌧️ When It Didn’t Rain… and Then It Did : A Quiet Sign That Allah Loves You 

    So Hazrat Musa and Bani Isra’il (the nation) were stuck in the desert. No water. No food. Just heat and dust Think: desert-level dehydration and no snacks. 🏜️1

    Musa A.S. does what prophets do: he prays. 📿
    “Ya Allah, send us rain!” 🌧️

    But… nothing. No clouds. Just crispy dryness. 😩
    Everyone’s looking at Musa like, “Uh… where’s the miracle, bro?” 👀

    So he prays harder — and Allah replies:

    “There’s a guy among y’all who’s been sinning for 40 years straight. Tell him to step out — he’s blocking the barakah (blessings)!”

    Musa’s like, “Yo! Whoever you are, time to fess up so we don’t all roast!” 🔥

    Now imagine being that guy. 😶
    Thousands of people. Everyone’s waiting. You’re sweating buckets thinking,
    “Bruh… it’s me 😬.”

    He doesn’t move. He just silently turns to Allah:

    “Ya Allah, I’m sorry. Please forgive me. But… please don’t expose me 😢.”

    And then… boom!
    🌧️ RAIN starts falling. People cheer. Musa’s like: Wait what?!

    He asks,

    “Ya Allah… no one stepped out. So how did we get the rain?”

    Allah responds:

    “He repented. 🌧️ I forgave. 😌 And I ain’t gonna expose someone I’ve been covering for 40 years“

    How to Get Closer to Allah: Take Small Steps Knowing Allah Loves You 🌿

    Sometimes, the road to Allah feels long and overwhelming. But don’t worry — just take those small, honest steps. Even if it’s a little prayer or a sincere thought, it’s the start of something beautiful, and Allah is always waiting with open arms. ❤️

    Like you can also do zikr of Allah (Tasbeeh). Wait a second, are you just as confused as I am about which tasbeeh to read?” 🤔
    One minute it’s “SubhanAllah,” the next it’s “Astaghfirullah” — and then someone mentions “La ilaha illallah” and you’re like, “Hold up, which one again?“

    Allah Loves Us
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    Click Here:Beautiful Tasbeehs to Lighten Your Heart: A Guide to Dhikr

    Like Finding Your Lost Camel in the Desert 🐫

    The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
    “Allah says: ‘I am exactly how you think of Me when you remember Me.’ 😌 And you know what? Allah is way more thrilled with your repentance than you are when you find your lost camel in the middle of the desert. 🏜️ I mean, imagine that joy—except Allah’s joy is even bigger!2

    And get this:
    If you take a step towards Allah, He’ll take a giant leap towards you.

    Take a tiny step towards Allah, and He’ll take a big step towards you. Take a bigger step, and He’ll close the gap even more. And if you’re just walking, guess what? He’s literally running to catch up with you!” 🏃‍♂️💨

    He Loves You. Don’t Worry

    Allah’s love knows no limits. He is the Creator of love, the Sustainer, and the Almighty. Click Here it read an amazing story: How big is God’s love for us?

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    1. Ibn Qudamah, a great Syrian scholar, narrates in his book Kitab al-Tawwabin. But it must be stated that the story in question is not rigorously authentic. It might be from historical Israelite narrations, which we are allowed to cite as long as they do not contradict our Shariah, as is the case here. ↩︎
    2. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
      Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah says: ‘I am just as My slave thinks of Me when he remembers Me.’ By Allah! Allah is more pleased with the repentance of His slave than one of you who unexpectedly finds in the desert his lost camel. ‘He who comes closer to Me one span, I come closer to him a cubit; and he who comes closer to Me a cubit, I come closer to him a fathom; and if he comes to Me walking, I come to him running”.
      Reference: Riyad as-Salihin 440 ↩︎

    How big is God’s love for us?

    Sometimes, in our deepest pain… when we’re all alone, crying in silence, and no one seems to understand or help… a quiet voice inside us wonders:
    “Why is Allah letting this happen to me? Does He really love me?”

    Blog post summary:

    1. A short story of a samurai

    💔God do not love you?

    Here is a short story of a samurai and the love of his life.

    A samurai and the love of his life had just gotten married and were traveling by boat to their honeymoon, when a huge storm hit. His wife, trembling in fear, rushed to find him. “How can you be so calm? We’re about to die! Don’t you care about your life?” she screamed.

    To her surprise, the samurai was sitting there, relaxed, gazing at the storm as if it were a calm day. He calmly pulled out his katana and held it to her neck.

    “Why are you laughing?” he asked. “Aren’t you scared?”

    She giggled and said, “Because I know you love me and would never hurt me!” 😅

    The samurai smiled and said, “Well, just like you trust me, I trust the One who loves me more than you ever could. So why should I be afraid?”

    And in that moment, the storm seemed a little less terrifying.

    Sometimes we think too much; our anxiety and fear about the uncontrollable and unknown future drag us towards darkness and depression. God is All-Knowing and All-Loving. He loves us more than any living creature in this entire universe. So, how does He do anything that is harmful for us? When we try to realize that Allah/God loves us beyond what can be comprehended, our fear turns into faith and love. After all, Allah says in Al-Quran (39:63), “To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth.” When things do not go as planned, we should just surrender to God’s plan because God’s plans are always best and bigger than our small dreams. I don’t think that God made a mistake giving you the place that you are currently in. He chose it for you. Trust His plans and leave the rest to Him. He loves you, dear; whosoever you are, whatever sins you have committed, He loves you. So, just look up in the sky and say, “I love you too, my Lord; I love you too.” Everything will be fine.

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