I grew up as a religious Muslim girl. But at uni, I completely stopped believing in God. My mum asked me to meet her at a religious lady’s house. I said, “No way. I don’t want anyone judging me.” My mum insisted, so I reluctantly agreed. I turned up wearing jeans and a T-shirt. I was completely disinterested in what the lady was teaching. But she spoke to me so nicely and something brought me back.
In one lecture, she spoke about the heart. She said that when a person commits many sins, the heart gets covered in black spots. She spoke about the dead heart, sick heart and living heart. I told her, “You can spend as much time as you want with me, but I don’t think it will make any difference because my heart is dead.” She said, “No. The fact that you’re saying this shows that your heart is not dead. It is just sick, so make du’a.” She gave me hope.
I was a fashion photographer. My whole life had been about external beauty. But these women in the class were stunning on the inside. They touched my heart. I thought, “I want to have internal beauty too. I will do everything they do and see if there is any change in me.” I forced myself to start praying and wearing the hijab. Then my heart transformed. I started believing in God and it felt so sweet. It was a divine miracle.
(Sister from UK)
What an amazing reminder of Allah swt’s mercy & power,a short story but I’m sure the sister’s journey will have been amazing!
Alhadulillah I hope she will also continue to encourage others with sick and dead hearts, Insha Allah.
Alhamdulillah, Allah Taala save me and everyone from all problem . Please pray for me though I,m in a serious problem. If Allah Swt solve my worries and difficulties in this holy month Ramadan. Allah Taala give me strength to overcome it. Ameen..
Alhamdulillah