Pain doesn’t always scream. Sometimes, it limps quietly. But even in that limp is a sacred journey—a testimony that you’re still moving, still breathing, still choosing Allah with every slow step. This reflection by Sh. Wael Ibrahim is a heartfelt reminder that even when the world forgets your pain, Allah never does. Your “new normal” isn’t the end—it might just be the beginning of your most meaningful chapter yet.
Not every wound needs a lecture. Sometimes, healing begins with silence, a warm gesture, or a sincere Du’a. In this heartfelt post, Sh. Wael Ibrahim reflects on how we often say the wrong things to those in pain—and what to say instead.
What happens when the go-getter can no longer go? In this powerful reflection, Wael Ibrahim shares how an unexpected season of physical stillness became a deeply spiritual turning point. From grappling with ego to finding purpose in patience, this piece is a raw, honest journey of discovering strength through surrender, healing through hardship, and influence through stillness.
You know you’re getting older and more fragile when sneezing feels like a near-death experience. Yes, that wasn’t a joke. I sneezed once, and honestly I thought my soul was about to exit through my spine. I’m not even exaggerating. One innocent sneeze can now trigger an entire spiritual journey, an out-of-body moment, a terrible experience, and …
There are moments in life when pain doesn’t cry out—it withdraws. It silences the heart, numbs the emotions, and disconnects us from the world around us. In “When Pain Silences the Heart,” we explore the quiet, often misunderstood side of suffering—the kind that doesn’t show up in tears but in blank stares and speechless prayers.
This raw and reflective piece dives into the emotional numbness that can accompany physical or spiritual pain, offering a reminder that silence isn’t always a sign of weakness or lack of faith. Instead, it may be a sacred space—an unspoken Munajah—where the soul converses with Allah SWT in the most honest way possible.
Whether you’re in a season of struggle or walking alongside someone who is, this blog will speak to your heart, reminding you that Allah SWT hears even what your lips cannot say—and that you’re never alone, even in your quietest battles.
You know you’re in real pain when walking feels like a slow-motion scene from a cartoon movie—yes, I currently limp on both sides like Donald Duck (Feel free to pause and laugh for a bit, I forgave you.) But this is done so not by choice. Not for fun. But because Allah SWT has a …
By. Wael Ibrahim – 17.3.2022 “Sir, to be honest, I’d rather experience sexual pleasure with a toy or during pornographic scenes than with a real person.” This is something a 16-year-old boy once told me during a counselling session. Another young man once told me, “I used to be very thankful for these pornographic websites. …
For the rest of our lives, we can live free from the shackles of any addiction if we can create an environment that forces us to behave according to our values, beliefs, principles, and adhere to actions and activities that protect this environment from being tarnished or ruined and involve the right people who assist us during this difficult journey of undesirable addictions. The critical alignment model is all about this. Living according to your values.
By. Wael Ibrahim – 9.3.2022 When we were young, our parents and elders used to advise us things like: eat healthfully, get plenty of sleep, work hard in school, drink plenty of water, and never, ever do drugs. But we were never told or taught, at any time, that pornography could have such a negative …
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