Nisbah Magazine Nisbah, Winter 2013 | Page 13

“So whosoever hopes for the meeting with His Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of His Lord.” (18:110) May Allah  accept us all. My Shaykh recommends to keep reminding yourself, “Hum to zinda hain, kay tera naam rahay “ “We are alive only, so that Your name remains.” He once told me that I should sing this phrase often, over and over, so that I keep reminding myself of my goal, my intention and my destination. So, let all of us refocus ourselves before we sit for our midyear exams, and remind ourselves of the only goal and purpose, which is Allah I. Let’s reach Him through our devotion, compassion, service and worship. Let’s win Him through our repentance, submission, dedication and love. Today, we all gather together in this madrasah, learning His beautiful religion, sitting among His beloved slaves, loving each other for His sake, serving our teachers, offering our services, exhausting our bodies. All of this is just for one purpose. TO WIN HIM!!! Nadia Sadiq Always in the service of Nur ul Ilm Academy