8 Intentions for Building Friendships for the Sake of Allah Ta’ala

Shaykh Yusuf Bhikhoo hafidhahullah (To be read before spending time with friends, choosing friends, or teaching about Islamic friendship) 1. O My Allah Ta’aala, only YOU are giving me the Tawfeeq (ability) to spend time with my friend(s). The outcome of this Amal (action) is in YOUR hands alone. 2. O My Allah Ta’aala, I am doing this Amal of being with my friend(s) to fulfill YOUR command and to follow the Sunnah of Nabi Muhammad ﷺ. Allah SWT says

Ability to Rest

Alhumdulillah for the blessing of being able to relax on my day off. Having just visited a relative who has broken their leg… Makes one appreciate that we can rest/ spend time with kids and loved ones with ease and comfort. May Allah give speedy recovery and complete shifa’ to all our brothers and sisters, ameen.