Thinking of Today

 *Thinking of Today*

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بسم الله الرحمان الرجيم

A very wise man, Hassan al-Basri, once said:

Life is only three days.

Yesterday is gone forever. You cannot change it.

Tomorrow you may never see. It is not promised to you.

Today is all you have. This is your chance to do lots of good deeds.

So, what will you do with your today and everyday?

My People,

Our greatest enemy is not outside of us. It is inside. Yes. And it is our sins.

Sin is like a poison for our heart. Our heart is the engine of our body. If the engine is damaged, the whole body stops working.

In fact,

If you have ever wanted or tried to be reading the Qur'an everyday or praying Tahajjud everyday or giving sadaqah FREQUENTLY but you just cannot, then, there's a problem somewhere. Yes. This why, a man asked Ibn Mas'ud a question: "I cannot pray at night." Ibn Mas'ud gave a simple, frightening answer: *"Your sins have prevented you."*

My People,

Our sins make our heart weak and sick. They slowly damage it until it becomes hard and dark. It becomes a dead heart. A dead heart cannot feel the love of Allah (swt). Yes. It cannot find peace in doing any act of ibadah.

For example:

If you start a good habit, but then you find it very difficult to continue... stop and check yourself. There is likely a sin you are doing that is breaking your connection with Allah (swt).

*Think of sin like a thief:*

A thief does not start by robbing a bank. He starts small—maybe by taking something from a friend. If no one stops him, he becomes bolder. He steals from a shop. Then from a bank.

Sins are the same. Yes. The first time you tell a lie or you backbite, your heart feels bad. You feel guilty. You might ask Allah (swt) for forgiveness.

But if you keep doing it, the feeling of guilt becomes less and less. Soon, you do not feel bad at all.

Then, you start to make excuses for your sin. You think, "It's not a big deal," or "Everyone does it." You no longer see the need to ask for forgiveness.

Muslim Faithful,

Your today is a gift. Do not waste it on sins that will destroy your heart and your chance for Paradise.