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| Barr |
| 03/20/02 at 10:56:20 |
| Assalamualaikum :-) There is a thread... something about this, in the old board (can't remember), and there was a thread about du'as at the At-Taqwa Masjid and Library, which prompted me to revive this. I thought maybe, we could share, some du'as that are answered by Allah.... May this thread help us to increase our hopes and trust in Allah. Ameen. Let the Answered Dua's start.. inshaALlah, I will post mine soon :) wassalam :-) |
| 03/20/02 at 10:57:57 |
| Barr |
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| sofia |
| 03/20/02 at 13:47:31 |
| Assalaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullah OOOOOOOOOOO, nice thread, sister Barr. I’ve noticed this type of thread pick up and end a few times in the past. Let’s try to keep this one going if it’s best, insha’Allah. “But the bounty of your Lord - rehearse and proclaim!” [93:11] Normally, we’re told to announce good dreams or bounties (specifically attributed to Allah) to those we love. But one of the good things about announcing the blessings we receive from Allah is to encourage more of us to make du’aa/supplication more often, and of course, to try to project Allah in his True light; as the Just, Merciful, Kind and Loving. Allahu ‘alim…hope we don’t end up using this thread to make ourselves look “holier than thou".…another inlet to potentially deepen our hypocrisy…Allahu’alim, let’s try to keep our niyaa/intention to please Allah! Not sure if I should begin, since I have a *wicked* bad memory. And besides that, our (sincere) du’aa have already been answered (in whatever way Allah sees fit, and whether we realize it or not). But one specific du’aa I can recall is to learn how to speak Arabic. Although I do *not* know how to speak conversational Arabic yet, not even shwayya, I’m finally taking an Arabic class, walhamdulillah! Just need to trust in Allah *and* tie my camel, so I can actually know how to say all of this in Arabic one day, insha'Allah. :) |
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| eleanor |
| 03/21/02 at 06:20:13 |
| [slm] Where do I begin :) ? Well the nicest current one is this: my sister had fertility problems and couldn't get pregnant. I made loads of dua that she would get pregnant. She was actually considering IVF when the next thing she just got pregnant naturally :o Then I made dua that her pregnancy would be easy and she and the baby would stay healthy throughout: She is now more than halfway through pregnancy and she has never felt healthier or fitter in her life before!! :o :o She has loads of energy, her skin is beautiful, she's not sick, and she hasn't gained a pound! Which means she has lost the surplus weight she had before getting pregnant ie on her face and shoulders etc. Alhamdulillah Alhamdullilah Alhamdullilah She is due on June 29th. Please make dua that her labour will go okay and both she and the baby will be healthy after the birth. wasalaam eleanor :-* |
| 03/21/02 at 06:21:25 |
| eleanor |
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| BrKhalid |
| 03/21/02 at 11:14:01 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) One story which always makes me smile is that of a brother I know who went to Hajj and made a pledge to Allah that he would only come back if Allah granted him a pious wife. Alhamdulillah Allah gave him such a wife and he made good on his promise and they went to Hajj together. Happy ending all round ;-) [quote]Alhamdulillah Alhamdullilah Alhamdullilah She is due on June 29th[/quote] Guess we'll have to call you Auntie Eleanor from then on ;) |
| 03/21/02 at 11:14:58 |
| BrKhalid |
| Re: Answered Prayers - what is yours? |
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| Barr |
| 03/22/02 at 01:58:03 |
| Assalamu'alaikum :-) [quote]Alhamdulillah Allah gave him such a wife and he made good on his promise and they went to Hajj together. [/quote] Hmm, I wonder who they are ;) ... I'm glad and thankful, that those whom Allah has granted their du'as are making du'a for me too :) Alhamdulillah :-) When I was 18, one of my biggest dream after doing my A levels is to go to university. Then, it was “University or Die” sort of a thing. At that time too, I wasn’t really close to Islam… it’s just some academic pursuit, that I’d want to move myself forward to. In Singapore, it takes 3 months to receive one’s A levels results and another 3 months to know whether one manages to get to university. It was during those 6 months that I found out more about Islam, more reason on why I’m in this world, I found more reason and purpose… of living, and studying of everything. Going to university wasn’t just about getting on the paper chase anymore… but a deeper reason for Allah. I want to do something with my degree.. .I want to be a part of those people who shape campus towards good… and then on, society. But Allahu’alam, I didn’t manage to get to the course that I wanted, though my grades are higher than some who did mange to enter. It was something that I didn’t expect at all. I was so devastated. It’s like all my dreams came crushing down. And at times, I wonder why didn’t Allah choose me, whereas I only wanted something good in it. I’d cry and feel so down and out. It was just something that I don’t understand. Nevertheless, it was in my du’a all the time, that Allah gives me the rizq and blessings for me to continue my studies. I tried to apply again the next year, but to no avail, still. For 2 and a half years, I worked and took a diploma course instead, still keeping to my du’a. In 1997, my du’a came true. I would never have conceived that I would be going where I was heading at that time. For Allah has given me something which is far better than what I had made du’a of. Allah has given me the rizq to go to the UK for my studies. I would never have imagined that I’d actually be going, when I was that 18 year old who was so disappointed with her results. It was there , that I gained knowledge, not just in my studies, but alhamdulillah, I grow closer to Allah and Islam more and more. So many things happened there… the tarbiyah that I had to go through, from the experience, reading, listening and being with knowledgable people made me realize that this is not just an ordinary university experience. It is something, which I feel Allah has bestowed His blessings and barakah upon, alhamdulillah. It is something... guided. And I felt that… even after graduation. In retrospect, perhaps, I was not ready then, to go to university straight away after my A levels… but Allah wants me to develop further during those 2 years.. so that I can gain more and contribute more thereafter. And my 3 years in uni, was the time when Allah developed me further, for the work that I have to do here…. And who knows, what Allah has in store for me, in some of my yet to be answered du’as. For in my moment of weakness, this answered du’a gives me strength... and Allah never breaks His promises... Take care everyone :-) Wassalam InnaAllah ma'as Sabirin |
| 03/22/02 at 10:52:50 |
| Barr |
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| BrKhalid |
| 03/22/02 at 07:32:18 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) [quote]Hmm, I wonder who they are ;)[/quote] lol You may wonder Sr Barr but it has nothing to do with me or my wife ;-) Great story though. Jazakhallah khair for sharing. |
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