Wind of Change

Assalaam Alaikum sisters!

I hope you are doing well and are at the best of iman, insha'Allah!

I am taking a bigger break from computers than I intented, but I don't think it's that bad at all although I know it increases the amount of posts from you lovely sisters that I didn't read or comment on... My apologies!

Allah says: “Truly, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” 
(Quran 13:11)

It seems like changes are happening for many sisters and brothers at the moment. At least I see it on quite a few blogs: Sisters are making important changes in their lives with the goal to achieve (more) peace, contentment, nearness to Allah (swt) and to get to know their deen better. Alhamdulillah, the same things are happening at my place. Recently I have had more time to look at my own stuck patterns and convictions and have had a lot of a-ha-moments, Alhamdulillah. It's so dangerous if we stop reflecting and if we don't try to make our hearts become cleaner and increase our nearness to Allah (swt)...

My husband and I are starting to read more Arabic together, he teaches me and his daughter more about Islam and we want to study the Qur'an together. As a Muslim I find it really essential that you learn Arabic so you can study the Qur'an and unlock the beautiful secrets in it. Without the understanding of the many meanings of the words in Arabic, I don't think I will benefit a 100% from the Qur'an and I would be sad to die without having known the Qur'an in it's many facets!

This Ramadan we have planned to meet 3 times a week with another family - and eveybody else who wants to join in - and read Qur'an, become better at Tajweed, get to know our deen better, make Dhikr etc. Insha'Allah it will be beneficial!! The days we don't meet up with the others, we will do all these things together (my husband and I), insha'Allah.

I pray that all sisters and brothers who are trying to make positive changes in their lives and try to get closer to Allah (swt) will succeed and will eventually feel peace and contentment in their hearts. It's a big challenge being a human in this world and there are so many ways to approach it!

"And remember the Name of your Rubb and devote yourself to Him with a complete devotion."

(Quran 73:8)

Take care dear sisters!! And let me know what changes you are going through lately? (If you feel like sharing them <3)

Golden Evening

Alhamdulillah, my husband and I are talking about things in a good way now and are getting close again and trying to find our way in our marriage and in life in general.

By the way this is such a beautiful evening here in Denmark, where I live. I hope you sisters around the world are also having a beautiful evening or day depending on where you are of course :) Everything is bathed in a golden light from the setting sun. Masha'Allah!!

This Sunday I attended my first Qur'an lesson. Alhamdulillah I liked it very much and am looking forward to next Sunday. We're being taught one by one, because we're all on so different levels. I'm a beginner! :) And insha'Allah I'll know the alphabet by heart before next Sunday - which is my homework.

The Arabic Alphabet

 

I'm using this page in order to learn the Arabic alphabet - don't want to be too blank when starting the lessons in reading the Holy Qur'an although it's for beginners :-)

Learning to Read the Qur'an

Insha'Allah I will be able to attend a course in learning to read the Qur'an, starting after the Ramadan. I can't wait to be able to read the Qur'an in the original language and insha'Allah also learn to recite it properly one day :)
My local masjid offers lots of different free courses, subhan'Allah. The book above is the one they use to teach us to read Arabic.