Faith Friday: One of Many Favourite Dua's

I have been busy lately so I haven't been able to blog like I usually do but it's Friday and I wanted to share one of my favourite dua's from the Holy Qur'an - verses 191 - 194 of Surah Ali-Imran. Incidentally, I've noticed that Imams like to recite this dua after the Friday prayer khutba so it must be significant one way or another.

What I like most about the last few verses of Chapter Ali-Imran is that it reminds us everything which exists today has a purpose, everything in the Universe, everything on Earth. It is also a reminder that everything happens for a very good reason. He is the Best Helper and Protector and Allah's Wisdom encompasses everything in the Heavens and the Earth. At the end of the day, He has promised Paradise for those who do good, inshaAllah. 

I also like how the verses tell us the way to purify our intentions and deeds, and hopefully achieve Paradise, is through being God-conscious. Our remembrance of Him should not be limited to salah (prayer) and dhikr but ideally, it should be integrated in everything that we do (standing, sitting, lying down) from how we treat our loved ones, neighbours and colleagues, etc. to our spending habits. In other words, there is no limit to how one can worship God and one of the best ways is to always remember Him no matter when and where. 

Narrated 'Aisha: The Prophet was asked, "What deeds are loved most by Allah?" He said, "The most regular constant deeds even though they may be few." He added, 'Don't take upon yourselves, except the deeds which are within your ability." {Sahih Bukhari}

Jumaah Mubarak everyone and have a wonderful weekend!