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How I Left Porn for Allah | An Islamic Recovery Guide

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How I Left Porn for Allah|An Islamic Recovery Guide Introduction – The Shame of Sin vs the Sweetness of Leaving It for Allah There was a time in my life when I was only inches away from selling my Lord and His Hereafter for a few moments of forbidden pleasure — a step that could have dragged me into prostitution. A click, a glance, a touch — and it could have been over. The temptation was strong — the allure of semi-nude women who stirred my lust to disobey my Lord and commit masturbation and shameful deeds. I was on the verge of trading my Lord and my Hereafter for a fleeting, shameful sin. But then Allah intervened. He forbade me from shamelessness and reminded me of His command: “Indeed, Allah commands justice, good conduct, and giving to relatives, and forbids shamelessness (fahshā’), evil deeds (munkar), and transgression (baghy). He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded.” (Qur’an 16:90) Allah promised something far greater than the temporary pleasure of this world — t...
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Why Does God Not Respond to Me?

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  People often ask: “Why does God not respond to me?” I say: If you worship something like a stone or a statue , then you are already wrong for asking help from something that cannot hear, cannot see, and cannot respond in any way. Ibrahim (Abraham) and His Father 1. Gentle Advice to His Father Ibrahim’s father (called Āzar in Qur’an chapter 6:verse 74 ) used to make and worship idols. Ibrahim, even as a youth, advised him with respect and mercy: Qur’an chapter 19:verses 41–45 “And mention in the Book Abraham. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet. When he said to his father: ‘O my father, why do you worship that which does not hear and does not see and will not benefit you at all? O my father, indeed there has come to me knowledge which has not come to you, so follow me; I will guide you to an even path. O my father, do not worship Satan. Indeed, Satan is ever disobedient to the Most Merciful. O my father, indeed I fear that there will touch you a punishment from the Most...
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Guidelines for Performing Ṣalāh in Different Situations

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1. Normal Circumstances (Plenty of Time and Safety) Perform the prayer in its full form, on time, observing all postures, recitations, and tranquillity. Evidence: “Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers at fixed times.” (Qur’an 4:103) The Prophet ﷺ said: “Pray as you have seen me  pray.” (Bukhārī 631) 2. When Combining is Allowed Permissible reasons to combine: Travel Rain or severe weather Ḥajj rituals Necessity (ḍarūrah): life-and-death matters such as long surgeries, battle conditions, or emergency response work Severe hardship (ḥājah shadīdah): situations where losing a job would directly threaten survival, and no reasonable alternative exists Not valid reasons to combine: Ordinary professions where prayer breaks are possible Jobs chosen freely that conflict with prayer but could be changed Personal convenience or avoiding minor difficulty Evidence: Ibn ʿAbbās reported: “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ combined Ẓuhr with ʿAṣr, and Maghrib with ʿIshāʾ in Madinah without f...
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The Eternal Testimony of the soul and the Trial of Desires

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The Primordial Covenant   “Am I not your Lord?” They said, “Yes, we bear witness.” (Qur’an 7:172) Al-Kabah/The Ancient House of Worship 
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