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Hijab isn’t about the male gaze. It's about identity & spiritual growth. Hijab isn't about lollipops & watermelons and things that signify a metaphorical covering. Women are human beings. Hijab gives them the power of being recognized as women of faith in whatever role they play.
If one of the things you need to heal from is your loneliness, know that there was a day before you were born that the Prophet (s) cried for you and longed for you. He shed tears for you. Let your heart be healed and calmed by his love for you. It's a selfless love.” @tamaralgray
Sabr is not silent endurance. Sabr means to face your fears with courage in doing the right thing. Sabr is enduring what people may say, where life may take you, and going against your insecurities. Sabr is doing all that with good adab and akhlaq. - Anse @tamaralgray
“Women, stop giving your money to mosques that disrespect you. We have a lot of money. Be smart. You think the big donations that men give don’t have conditions? Give your money to mosques with your conditions.” Anse @tamaralgray
"The Prophet (s) advised that whenever doing an act of good, we should continue to do it. We should prevent ourselves from insecurities, self-doubt, and whispers of Shaytan that question our motives and cause the act of goodness to end. Allah will purify our intentions."
Practical steps to lessen the power of your nefs include:
1. Sleep less and eat less.
2. Be kind to people, putting others before yourself.
3. Be willing to serve with out thanks and praise.
4. Quiet the bubbling & hard to control desire for recognition.
5. Give in charity.
Ridha is a concept higher than patience. In patience, you acknowledge the pain and wait for the ease to come. With ridha, the pain almost disappears. It is a total surrender and blessed feeling. Patience comes first & Ridha follows - just as Imaan is followed by Ihsan.
Maryam was not the mother of a prophet but a spiritual giant in her own right and therefore mothered a prophet. Her own spiritual exercise drew her near to her Lord, and her witnessing of the Unseen world of angels led her into a world reserved for only a few elect of humanity.
Rabata founder and executive director @tamaralgray successfully defended her dissertation on April 2, 2019. Positive cultural change agents are celebrating! We are honored to have witnessed her professional achievement in officially becoming Dr. Tamara Gray. Congratulations! 💐🎉