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Detach to Succeed
Aligning with a Greater Purpose
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Perhaps you dislike something which is good for you and like something which is bad for you.
Allah knows and you do not know.
In our pursuit of success and happiness, we often cling to people, possessions, or outcomes, believing they define our worth.
Yet, true freedom lies in detachment—letting go of control.
Attachment clouds our vision.
When we obsess over what we want, we ignore what Allah may be guiding us toward.
Like a rejection leading to a better opportunity or an unexpected delay creating space for blessings, His wisdom surpasses our desires.
Detachment starts with perspective.
Your worth is not defined by worldly achievements or comparisons to others.
Trusting Him allows you to thrive authentically without needing external validation or control over every step.
This Dunya will never love you back.
Chasing its promises leads to fleeting highs, not lasting fulfillment.
Instead, focus on what brings you closer to Allah—your faith, character, and deeds.
Practical Steps to Begin Detaching:
Shift Your Focus: Ask yourself, “Does this bring me closer to Allah?”
Embrace Uncertainty: Trust that what doesn’t work out was never meant for you.
Seek Allah’s Guidance: Through prayer, ask for clarity and the strength to accept His plan.
Let Go of Comparison: Gratitude is the antidote to envy. Thank Allah for what you have.
Detachment doesn’t mean you stop striving for your goals or doing your best—it means you strive with a heart free from desperation, focused on purpose over outcome.
Your intentions become purer, driven not by ego or comparison but by a sincere desire to please Allah and fulfill your potential.
You allow your efforts to align with Allah’s wisdom, following a flow that surpasses your limited perspective.
Anchor your heart in trust, and watch how light your burdens become.
Reflection:
When faced with disappointment, do I resist or seek to understand Allah’s wisdom in it?
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Ya Allah, Most Generous and Most Wise, bless Azhar in his work and grant him success in all his efforts. Help him grow in his skills and knowledge, and make him a source of benefit to those around him.
Oh Allah, increase his rizq and place immense barakah in his provisions. Bless him with happiness, contentment, and peace in his heart and life. Let him always find joy in Your blessings and remain steadfast on the straight path.
.Ameen.🤲🏽
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Day 424
‼️ Israel targeted “safe zone” al-Mawasi, “incinerating” 20 Palestinians incl. several kids, injuring dozens; witnesses described a large ball of fire consuming the tents as shrapnel flew hundreds of meters (👆🎥). Earlier IOF attacked more displaced Palestinians sheltering in UNRWA school in Bureij, burning down 15 makeshift tents killing a Palestinian medic
🇵🇸 30+ Palestinians killed in Gaza in 24 hrs
✈️ Israeli army warns soldiers who invaded Gaza against traveling abroad & to delete evidence from social media due to fear of arrest for war crimes in aftermath of ICC & ICJ court orders
🏥 Ongoing 61-day north Gaza siege: Attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital has completely cut oxygen supply, 100+ patients at risk of being killed as IOF fire bombs & teargas
🔓 Israel canceled administrative detention order for Israeli settler for 1st time since defense minister abolished the policy 2 weeks ago. 3,000+ Palestinians still held in captivity w/o charge or trial
🇵🇸 West Bank: 45 y/o man re-captured by IOF 1 week ago died in captivity, previously held captive for 20 yrs. Countless reports & testimonies describe informal policy of medical neglect, violence & torture in Israeli prisons
🚩 Fierce clashes in north Gaza as Hamas claims sniped & killed 2 IOF soldiers; hit 2 IOF tanks w/ explosives; & shelled an IOF troop carrier
🇵🇸 IOF targeted & killed 5 people incl. 4 kids at food distribution point in Nuseirat (central) amid rampant starvation & flour crisis
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