What do you say when people ask, “Aren’t you hot in that?” Here’s how one sister put it.

Words of comfort and encouragement from the Messenger salla Allahu alayhi wasallam.

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“The heavier the burdens placed on you by Allah…”

A good friend once told me to limit my negative-self talk and only then will I be able to grasp and appreciate my true capacity. Even the way we speak to ourselves can modify our state and ultimately the outcome of many situations. So, whether you want to don the hijab but are still hesitant, need that extra encouragement for that school midterm of yours, or taking your driver’s test and apprehending the examination, eliminate the negative self-talk, stay positive, and believe in yourself. Seek protection in Allah subhanahu wata’ala from helplessness and laziness and remember that positivity in all things will lead to a productive and refreshing life, God-willing.