The 7 Obstacles to Allah

Seven obstacles act as barriers on this path to Allah.

And these obstacles can easily distract and derail us from our journey. And guess what? These aren't external forces. They're within us. These hurdles are part of our human condition, our basic nature.

They are the world, the self, the distractions of life, Shaytaan (Satan), the desires of the Nafs (soul), time, and the distraction of other people.

With all its glitter and glamour, the world can be an obstacle because it can lead us away from Allah and our ultimate purpose.

Our self can be an obstacle when we are caught up in our ego, wanting to be right or recognized.

The distractions of life are those things that take us away from the remembrance of Allah. They might seem benign, like our phones, social media, or even our jobs, but they can take up so much of our time and energy that we forget about our Creator.

Shaytaan can be an obstacle when we let negative thoughts or doubts creep into our hearts.

And let's not forget about the desires of the Nafs – our desires for food, sleep, and other bodily wants can distract us from our purpose.

Time can be an obstacle when we procrastinate or delay doing good deeds, thinking we have all the time in the world.

Finally, the distraction of other people can be an obstacle when we care more about what others think of us than what Allah thinks of us.

It might sound daunting. But just as there are obstacles, there are also solutions – ways to overcome these hurdles.

We’ll be sharing more over the next few weeks.

Yes, the road is long, and it's rugged, and it's barren. But remember that the goal is not to reach the end as fast as possible. The goal is the journey itself. In the struggle and striving, we grow and become closer to Allah.

We're all in this together.

So let's share, learn, and grow as one Ummah.

May Allah guide us and protect us on this journey, Ameen.

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