Remain Focused* [[--- Part 11 ----]]

 *Remain Focused*

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

"The Prophet (pbuh) used to practice Itikaf every single year. Until he left this world." 📚 Hadith No. 2026, Sahih Bukhari

Why?

Because he knew something we keep forgetting.

My People,

The Last Ten Nights? They are not normal nights. They are not like the first twenty days.

Something changes in the sky. Somewhere inside these dark nights is a night better than a thousand months.

Do you understand what that means?

Let me break it down:

One thousand months = more than 83 years.

83 years of worship.

If you pray on Laylatul Qadr, it is like you worshipped Allah (swt) for 83 years straight.

Think about your life. How old are you? 20? 30? 40? 50 or more?

One night can give you more good deeds than your entire life could ever earn.

But here is the catch:

You don't know which night it is.

It is hidden. It moves. It could be the 21st night. Or the 23rd. Or the 25th. Or the 27th. Or the 29th.

So how do you make sure you catch it?

How do you guarantee you don't miss the biggest night of the year?

The Answer:

Itikaf.

Think about that.

When you sit in Itikaf, something amazing happens:

You cannot miss Laylatul Qadr.

You are right there. Waiting for it. Ready for it.

You are inside the house of Allah when the angels come down.

You are there when the peace fills the mosque.

My Brothers, My Sisters

This year, be the one who does it.

Not your friend. Not your cousin. Not the guy at the mosque who is "very religious."

You.

This is your chance.

You don't need to be perfect to do Itikaf. You just need to show up.

The mosque will be quiet. The angels will be circling. The mercy will be pouring down.

And you will be there.

But Wait — A Warning (So You Don't Waste It)

We need to be very careful.

If you do Itikaf, you must protect it.

Because the shaitan does not want you to succeed. He will try everything to ruin your Itikaf. He will make things seem normal that are actually dangerous.

Here is what breaks your Itikaf or ruins its beauty:

Continuation of the previous episodes:

(6) Arguing

Do not argue with anyone. Not about politics. Not about sports. Not about business. Not about who is right and who is wrong.

Faith-based discussions are okay if done calmly. But no fighting. No raised voices. No anger.

(7) Any Sinful Act — Big or Small

This is not the time for "small sins."

No backbiting. No gossip. No lying. No looking at things you shouldn't look at.

(8) Business Transactions

Do not buy or sell anything while in Itikaf.

No checking prices. No thinking about work. No planning your business deals.

(9) Listening to News or Watching TV

No radio news. No BBC. No VOA. No TV.

The news will still be there after Eid. The world will still be fighting and arguing after ten days.

But these ten nights? They will not wait for you.

(10) Chatting on Phone with Friends or Family

This is a big one.

You are in the house of Allah (swt). Do not sit there texting people. Keep Your Phone at Home. Yes. The best advice: Leave your phone at home.

Or turn it off completely and hide it in your bag.

Do not bring it into the prayer area. Do not check it "just for a minute."

That one minute becomes one hour. That one hour steals the blessing of your Itikaf.

What if you cannot observe Itikaf for unavoidable reasons? Can you still catch the goodies in the last 10 nights?

Answer:

Yes.

How?

Read the next write-up please.