The Gentle Art of Taking Yourself into Account In a world that moves fast and rarely pauses, one of the greatest mercies Allah gives us is time:  with time to reflect, to correct, and to return. Islam does not ask us to live on autopilot. It calls us to slow down, to look inward, and to take ourselves into account before we are taken into account. This sacred practice is known as Muḥāsabat al-Nafs. It is a gentle spiritual mirror, not to expose us with shame, but to lovingl

1.Strengthening faith In Islam, the practice of remembering death, plays a significant role in nurturing a believer’s faith. This reflection softens the heart and cultivates a heightened awareness of Allah, reminding individuals that the life of this world is fleeting and temporary. By contemplating mortality, Muslims are encouraged to shift their reliance away from worldly distractions and place their trust and dependence on the Creator. This constant reminder of the transie

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