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Pattering Heart Contemplations's avatar

Mashallah ❤️ Definitely something I am working on. Jazakulahu khairun for the advice and thoughts. May Allah make it so that we all are able to improve our focus during Salah.

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Leena S.'s avatar

Ameen! Thank you for reading and commenting!!

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Umm Yusuf's avatar

This was really insightful! Jazakillah khayr.

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Leena S.'s avatar

I’m glad you enjoyed it Alhamdulillah!!

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Rafia Khader's avatar

What a lovely reflection - you've given so much to think about. I've felt flow in writing many times, but very rarely while praying unfortunately. I am also very repetitive, so maybe I need to change things up and see if feel that "flow" while praying too! Hope your Ramadan is going well, Insha'Allah!

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Leena S.'s avatar

Ya novelty really helps to respark our focus on a task. Alhamdulillah, I hope Ramadan is going well too!!

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Aliena's avatar

I haven't heard of the word khushoo but it brings an image of being caught in a meditative stance in prayer. I know this is a difficult thing for many people to achieve as I've heard often that people get distracted or lost in their own thoughts while praying and then eventually forget what rakah they're on. I heavily agree that knowing the meaning of what you're reciting helps you immerse yourself into the devoted ritual of praying.

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Leena S.'s avatar

Ya even though prayer is important and we should be most present in it, reality is, we're easily distracted and have to be intentional about trying to regain control of our focus.

Thank you for reading and commenting, it means a lot!! 🫶🏽

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Yasmin Qureshi's avatar

I love this post :) I struggle a lot with staying focussed in everyday life, but it really bothers me when I’m praying. My mind wanders and I have to keep pulling my focus back on my salah. I hope I can get into a flow state with my prayers too. 😊

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Leena S.'s avatar

Ya I totally relate to that, it's a constant struggle. But I've heard that focus is like a muscle, the more we train it, the easier it gets. But still, there will always be ups and downs. May Allah make it easy for us!

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saouda cécile's avatar

Thank you for sharing❤️

I do not interact a lot here but really, whenever i come accross one of you publications and read it, it benefits me. I like reading you and i learn a lot! I am also very admirative of your consistency like hooow…?? MashaAllah I wanna be like you one day^^

May Allah reward you❤️

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Leena S.'s avatar

Alhamdulillah, I’m so glad you can benefit from reading them as much as I benefit from writing them!!

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’ve always flaked off with my hobbies but now that I’ve found something I genuinely like doing, it’s easier to stay consistent with it. Also when I make the intention that I want to write to share knowledge for Allah, it makes it easier to keep showing up because I’m doing something for Him.

May Allah place barakah in all the efforts you make!

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