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Instead of approaching this winter like any other winter, let’s make this winter different. Let us find inspiration in the Sunnah and the lives of our predecessors to beat the ‘winter blues’ and make it a special season: a season of worship and reconnecting with Our Lord, Allah (ʿazza wa jall). So what is a believer’s winter? And how does it differ from an ordinary winter? Download, read, print and share with family and friends

![Surah al-Hujurat - Reflection 23
The True Believers & the Sweetness of Iman
• The true believers are those who have tasted the essence and sweetness of īmān, firmly anchored in their faith, unmoved by the storms of trials and untrapped by the snares of desires and doubts; their hearts fully embrace the delight of īmān, leading them to give up what they love most — their wealth and even their own lives — for the sake of Allah.
• The phrase “never doubting” signals that this path contains trials, temptations, and obstacles. It calls the believer to vigilance, constant supplication, and reliance upon Allah for steadfastness.
• When īmān is not firmly rooted, trials can shake the heart, letting doubts creep in and potentially leading to the loss of faith. Ibn al-Qayyim (raḥimahullāh) says,
“Doubts will not be removed from the heart until the servant arrives at this state [of tasting the sweetness of īmān].” Even the believer may face moments of hesitation under severe trials, but the one who remains steadfast, resists doubt, and maintains connection with Allah despite life’s storms is truly deserving of this rank. This verse reminds believers to stay resolute, patient, and upright when hardships strike.
Reflect: What can you do to strengthen your īmān and yaqīn to the extent that when trials come, your heart remains steadfast?
Act: Spend at least 15 minutes today reciting Qur’ān with tadabbur (reflection) to strengthen your īmān, or go outdoors and reflect on Allah’s creation while doing dhikr. Put your phone away and devote your heart and mind to Allah ﷻ.
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