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The Law of Attraction Doesn't Exist (7 Divine Laws To Change Your Life)
Saufiyah Ali
April 19, 2025
"I'm rich."
"I'm rich."
"I'm rich."
Saying "I'm rich" a million times won't make you rich.
There's no such thing as the law of attraction.
People love it because it sells a fantasy. The idea that your thoughts can single-handedly warp the universe.
But it's not just about "positive thinking."
The law of attraction claims you alone can shape reality.
But... can it?
No.
Your thoughts don't control the universe. Your affirmations won't rearrange atoms. You can't even create a fly, let alone manifest a mansion.
Indeed, those you invoke besides Allāh will never create [as much as] a fly, even if they gathered together for that purpose. 22:73Only Allāh says Be and it is.
Not you. Not your mind. Not your frequency. Not your vision board with magazine cutouts.
Manifestation is a marketing term.
But can you change your life?
Absolutely.
Just not by yelling at your mirror.
You change your life through:
du'ā
qadr
tahajjud
istighfār
tawakkul
gratitude
barakah in effort
Most people preaching manifestation leave out the most important part:
Allāh.
Not the "Universe." Not the "Source." Not the "Energy."
The One and Only God.
The Creator.
Don't get it twisted my friend.
You're not here to manifest your will. You're here to align with His.
Let's go through the 7 Divine Laws that will actually change your life.
7 Laws of Divine Guidance (Use Wisely)
1) Du'ā: The Power of Speech
Why do people love the law of attraction?
Because it promises control.
It tells you that if you want something bad enough, you can bend reality to your desires.
Just visualize it. Say it. Watch it come to you.
But what happens when it doesn't? The illusion crumbles. People spiral. They blame themselves for not "thinking hard enough."
Muslims have something far deeper and infinitely more powerful:
A direct connection with the One who actually controls everything.
Allāh.
The Physics of Speech
The Qur'ān commands the Prophets with a single word: "Qul"
Say.
Speech is an act of power.
From a physics standpoint, sound is a force. Words become waves that travel.
But do they last forever?
Not in the way people perceive.
Sound waves lose energy over time through attenuation, meaning the vibrations weaken as they spread. Eventually, the sound energy transforms into heat as it interacts with air molecules, walls, and objects, dispersing into the environment. The original sound vanishes from perception, but the energy is never destroyed. It just changes form.
Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared [to record] 50:18Every word you speak is absorbed into your records, never lost.
Everything you say is preserved for the Day when it will be revealed.
Just as sound energy transforms but technically never disappears, our words and actions don't just fade into nothingness.
They are being recorded.
And one day, we will read those records for ourselves.
Affirmations try to convince you that something is true.
Du'ā connects you to the One who makes it true.
You can say from a purely physical lens, affirmations don't vanish either.
It transforms, just like speaking a du'ā. So what's the difference?
The difference is where those words go.
It's not just about speaking into the void or wishful thinking.
It's not about convincing yourself of something untrue.
It's about channeling your words to the One who hears everything, the One who controls all outcomes.
And when My servants ask you concerning Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. 2:186Every du'ā you make is recorded.
It never disappears.
It never goes unheard.
We look to what Allāh tells us to say in the Qur'ān.
We look to what the Prophets have said in the past.
If you want a book to every single du'ā in the Qur'ān — along with their backstories and the best times to supplicate — get my book Quranic du'ās.
You're calling upon Allāh in the most powerful way possible.
The Etiquette of Making Du'ā
There's a method. A structure. A way to maximize acceptance.
Remember that du'ā is worship.
First, you need to believe in Tawhīd and be sincere that you are asking Allāh alone.
1) Begin with praise & salawat
Start by expressing gratitude and praise to Allāh and send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ.
The Prophet ﷺ heard a man supplicating in his Salat but he did not send Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ
So the Prophet ﷺ said: 'This one has rushed.'
Then he called him and said to him, or to someone other than him:
"When one of you performs Salat, then let him begin by expressing gratitude to Allāh and praising Him. Then, let him send Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ, then let him supplicate after that, whatever he wishes."
Tirmidhi 3477i.e. alhamdulillahi rabbil 'alamin. Allāhumma salli 'ala muhammad
2) Use the beautiful names of Allāh
Call upon Him by His most beautiful names relevant to your request.
And to Allāh belong the best names, so invoke Him by them 7:180Ya Razzaq for sustenance, Ya Shafi’ for healing, Ya Alim for knowledge
3) Face the qiblah
It's recommended to turn towards the qiblah when making du'ā.
Narrated Abdullah bin Zaid:
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ went out to this Musalla (praying place) to offer the prayer of Istisqa. He invoked Allāh for rain and then faced the Qibla and turned his Rida (upper garment) inside out.
Bukhari 63434) Raise your hands
The Prophet ﷺ said: Your Lord is shy and generous. He is shy to turn away His servant empty-handed when he raises his hands to Him.
Abi Dawud 1488Like how can you not fall in love with this religion?
5) Ask with certainty & have a present heart
Don't just utter words, mean them. The Prophet ﷺ warned against heedless du'ā.
Call upon Allāh with certainty that He will answer you. Know that Allāh will not answer the supplication of an unmindful and distracted heart.
Tirmidhi 34796) Repeat your du'ā 3 times
Ibn Masud reported: The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ when he would supplicate, he would supplicate 3 times, and when he would ask Allāh, he would ask 3 times.
Muslim 1794a7) Lower your voice
Du'ā should be made in a soft voice as the tafseer of Surah al-A'raf verse 55 suggests.
Invoke your Lord with humility and in secret. 7:558) Be firm in your du'ā
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said
"None of you should say: 'O Allāh, forgive me if You wish; O Allāh, be merciful to me if You wish,' but he should always appeal to Allāh with determination, for nobody can force Allāh to do something against His Will."
Bukhari 63399) Be humble & persistent
Abu Hurayrah reported: The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
Every one of you will have his supplications answered, as long as he is not impatient and he says: I have supplicated but I was not answered
Bukhari 6340 & Muslim 2735Keep asking, even if the answer is delayed in your perception.
10) Make du'ā for others
The angels say ameen for you too when you make du'ā for your brothers and sisters.
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
No Muslim servant supplicates for his brother behind his back but that the angel says: And for you the same.
Muslim 2732So if you feel like your du'ās aren't being answered, keep the above in mind.
The Prophet ﷺ taught us to ask Allāh for everything. Even the smallest of needs:
Let one of you ask his Lord for his needs, all of them, even for a shoestring when his breaks
Tirmidhi 3973So when you need something, instead of thinking you can will it into existence, raise your hands in prayer.
When you're happy make du'ā.
When you're sad make du'ā.
When you need something make du'ā.
Allāh wants you to ask Him! He wants you to depend on Him! He wants you to talk to Him!
Now, making du'ā is step one.
Taking action is step two.
Hajar ع ran between Safa & Marwah 7 times → Allāh sent Zamzam water.
Maryam ع shook the date palm tree → Allāh provided fresh dates.
Musa ع struck with his staff → Allāh parted the sea.
Nuh ع built an ark despite the mockery → Allāh saved him from the flood.
Ayyub ع struck the ground with his foot → Allāh sent healing water.
You make du'ā.
You act.
Trust that Allāh will make the way.
I personally like writing all my du'ās down.
The pen is powerful folks (it's why I teach intentional writing in my community)
I write down what I asked for.
And after some time, I revisit and check off the du'ās that were answered.
It's unreal to see how they are answered over the years.
Du'ā isn't about manifesting your will. It's about manifesting your trust in Allāh. Every time you make du'ā, you affirm your need for Him. And just like sound waves don't truly disappear, your du'ās don't vanish either. They are recorded. They are heard. They will meet you again when you need them most.
2. Qadr: Accepting the Divine Decree
The idea of manifesting your destiny is appealing because it makes you feel in control.
But what happens when things don't go as planned?
When reality doesn't match your expectations?
Disappointment. Anxiety. Frustration.
Islām offers something better: trust in Qadr (the divine decree)
Know that what has passed you by was never meant to befall you, and what has befallen you was never meant to pass you by.
TirmidhiUnderstanding qadr brings peace.
Instead of obsessing over outcomes, you focus on what's in your control:
Doing your best.
Placing your trust in Allāh.
Letting go of what was never yours to control.
No one can help or harm you beyond what Allāh has already decreed.
The pens have been lifted, and the ink has dried.
Meaning?
Everything has already been written.
Nothing happens outside of Allāh's knowledge, justice, and wisdom.
This is the reality of qadr: every event, every outcome, is part of Allāh's perfect plan.
So instead of trying to "manifest"
Instead of trying to force reality to bend to your will
You submit. You trust. You move forward with certainty.
New Age spirituality teaches detachment:
"Do the work and let go of the outcome."
Islām takes it even further:
"Do the work, trust in Allāh, and believe that whatever happens is ultimately for your benefit."
Because nothing happens to you, it happens for you.
Even what looks like a setback.
Even what looks like a loss.
But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allāh knows, while you know not.
2:216 وَٱللَّهُ خَيْرُ ٱلْمَـٰكِرِينَ
And Allāh is the best of planners. (3:54)
The Different Types of Qadr
The Eternal Decree (Pre-Written on the Preserved Tablet) [22:70]
Before creation, everything that will happen was written in al-Lawh al-Mahfūdh (The Preserved Tablet).
Every event in the universe follows this decree.
The Decree in the Womb [Bukhari & Muslim]
At 120 days of gestation, an angel records 4 things about you:
Your sustenance
Your lifespan
Your actions
Whether you will be among the successful or the doomed
The Annual Decree (Laylatul Qadr) [97:4]
On Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Decree in Ramadan, Allāh commands the events of the coming year.
This does not change the Eternal Decree, but it manifests details into the worldly realm.
The Daily Decree (some scholars mention this)
Every day, Allāh executes His will in ways unseen to us.
Your actions, du'ā, and choices all play a role in what unfolds.
Your du'ās & deeds can change qadr.
For the good or for the bad.
I once lost $100,000 in a matter of weeks.
By the way, I don't trade anymore. If you ever receive a message from someone claiming to be me and asking you to "invest," know that it's not me. It's an impersonator.
Allāhul-musta'an.
Anyways, I wanted to rot away after losing that money. No joke.
I finally understood why people lost their minds during the Great Depression.
Had I not had religion, I would have gone astray.
But I knew this wasn't random. This wasn't meaningless.
This was a test. Allāh is testing how I would react to this financial event.
And then something unexpected happened.
I got an opportunity to travel to Yemen & Egypt to take islāmic classes.
But there was a problem… I had no money.
Should I even apply?
I did it anyway.
Somehow, the funds were covered for me.
Ya Allāh!
Qadr works in mysterious ways.
Those months became some of the best months of my life.
Fast forward to today, I've made $100,000 months multiple times.
Can you believe that? Still feels a bit surreal to me.
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Alhamdulillah.
I have countless stories where something "bad" happened to me, only for me to later see the wisdom behind it. But the truth is we won't ever fully understand the reality behind Allāh's decree in this life. Our humans brains cannot fathom the intricate realities of life.
But one day, in Jannah, I can't wait to ask lol.
O Allāh, grant us Jannatul Firdaws!
3. Tahajjud: The Secret Night Prayer
People who follow the law of attraction swear by morning affirmations.
But what if I told you there's something far more powerful?
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
Our Lord Almighty descends to the lowest heaven in the last third of every night, saying:
"Who is calling upon Me, that I may answer him?
Who is asking of Me, that I may give him?
Who is seeking My forgiveness, that I may forgive him?"
(Bukhari)Tahajjud. Best prayed in the last 1/3 of the night.
When the world sleeps, you rise.
You speak directly to the Creator.
This is the barakah hour
A time when doors open. A time when destinies shift.
(p.s. I am rebranding my letters & podcast to The Barakah Hour)
The Science of the Last Third of the Night
At this time, something interesting happens in the brain.
Your brain waves shift into states that are more receptive and spiritually attuned.
The brain operates on 5 different frequencies:
Beta Waves (14-40 Hz) → The State of Thinking & Stress
This is your normal, awake state.
When you're problem-solving, working, or multitasking.
High beta waves are associated with stress, anxiety, and overthinking.
Most people spend all day in this state which is why they feel mentally exhausted.
Alpha Waves (8-14 Hz) → The Gateway to the Subconscious
This is a relaxed, meditative state where you're calm but still alert.
It's the state you enter when daydreaming, journaling, or deeply reflecting.
The best state for learning, absorbing knowledge, and creative insights.
Theta Waves (4-8 Hz) → The Deep Spiritual & Learning State
This is the state of light sleep, deep meditation, and subconscious reprogramming.
It's the same state children spend most of their time in, which is why they absorb information like sponges.
It's also the state where the best ideas and intuitive insights come about
Many scientists credit this state for their breakthroughs.
Delta Waves (0.5-4 Hz) → The Deepest Healing State
The slowest brainwave state, associated with deep sleep and the body's healing processes.
Your immune system repairs, growth hormones release, and memory consolidates.
People who reach deep delta states wake up feeling very rested and rejuvenated.
Gamma Waves (40 Hz+) → The State of Spiritual Awakening
The highest frequency, linked to heightened awareness, problem-solving, and deep enlightenment.
Some studies suggest that long-term meditators and people in deep states of prayer enter gamma waves.
During the last third of the night, your brain is naturally shifting between Theta and Delta waves.
The same states found in:
Deep meditation
Hypnosis & subconscious reprogramming
Lucid dreaming & heightened intuition
Children's learning phases (why they absorb knowledge so fast)
New Age gurus talk about manifesting in the morning because your brain is still in a slow-wave state upon waking up.
But Tahajjud happens in an even deeper state.
Your brain is in peak state.
Your heart is in peak sincerity.
The universe is in peak silence.
At this moment, what should you do?
1) Make du'ā like you know it's going to be answered.
"Call upon Allāh while being certain of being answered, and know that Allāh does not answer a supplication from a heedless, inattentive heart." [Tirmidhi]
This means we don't ask with doubt. We ask knowing that Allāh's response is guaranteed. The response is either:
"Yes."
"Yes, but not now."
"No, there is something better."
Sulaymān عليه السلام didn't just ask for a kingdom. He asked for an unmatched one:
My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom the like of which will never be granted to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
38:35He asked boldly, without hesitation or doubt. And Allāh granted him a kingdom unlike any other in history.
So ask with yaqīn (certainty) like the Prophets did.
Because the ones who asks with certainty, recieves.
2) Use Qur'anic Visualization.
The Qur'ān itself uses strong visual language to make lessons stick.
Jannah is described in detail: lush gardens, flowing rivers, endless blessings → so we can desire it.
Jahannam is described in detail: heat, chains, drinking pus, endless suffering → so we fear it.
May Allāh save us from the Hellfire.
This isn't just storytelling. It's a mental programming tool.
When you ask for Jannah, don't just say "Ya Allāh, grant me Jannah."
Visualize it.
Picture the rivers.
Picture meeting the Prophet ﷺ.
Picture the moment you enter.
Make it real in your heart.
This is true visualization.
Pockets of Barakah
If you think about it, barakah moments are spread throughout life:
The barakah hour → Tahajjud (The last third of the night)
The barakah day → Friday (The best day of the week)
The barakah week → The first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah (The most beloved days to Allāh. The most beloved nights are said to be the last 10 nights of Ramadan)
The barakah month → Ramadan (The month of mercy, forgiveness, and has the best night of the year)
Miss it and you miss out on something priceless.
At first, it's hard.
Your bed feels too comfortable. Your body resists. Your mind tells you to sleep.
Just start with 2 rak'at.
That's it.
If you ever wake up before Fajr — even for a moment — know that it's an invitation from Allāh.
You're being tested.
Will you seize this moment?
Or will you roll over and go back to sleep?
This is where the strong separate from the weak.
The secrets of the world are unlocked in the last third of the night.
How to Calculate the Last Third of the Night
I'm going to use NYC timings as an example.
Don't overcomplicate it. Just follow these steps:
Take the time from Maghrib to Fajr:
Maghrib: 7PM
Fajr: 6AM
Total time between them: 11 hours
Divide by 3:
11 hours ÷ 3 = 3 hours 40 minutes
Subtract that from Fajr time:
Fajr is at 6AM
6AM - 3 hours 40 minutes = 2:20 AM
The last third of the night in NYC (based on these timings) starts at 2:20 AM and lasts until Fajr (6:00 AM).
This is the golden window.
Even if you wake up just 15 minutes before Fajr, you'll still catch the blessings of this time.
By the way, staying up isn't the same as waking up for Tahajjud.
I've tried it. The brain waves aren't the same.
When you wake up, your brain shifts from deep sleep (theta/delta waves) → the most receptive state.
Stay up, and you're stuck in beta waves → distracted and fatigued.
One leaves you spiritually recharged. The other just leaves you exhausted.
Wake up for it. Pray in secret. Don't tell anyone.
Once you experience it, you won't want to miss it again.
4. Istighfār: Clean Your Heart
The world says "Forgive yourself."
Islām says: "Ask Allāh to forgive you."
Self-help teaches you to move on. Istighfār actually erases the sin.
Everyone sins.
Yes, even the imam.
Yes, even your favorite Muslim influencer.
But how do you compete with those who are limited in sins?
By repenting.
Because when you repent, your bad deeds don't just disappear…
They turn into good deeds.
Except for those who repent, believe, and do righteous work. For them, Allāh will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allāh Forgiving and Merciful.
25:70Was 'Umar رضي الله عنه not an alcoholic before Islām prohibited it?
Did he not strike his sister before accepting the truth?
He is now one of the most beloved companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
That same man later became the Fārūq — the one who separated truth from falsehood.
The same man Shaytān himself avoided.
The same man who is buried next to the best of all humans ﷺ.
Your past doesn't disqualify you. It can build you.
And you can't compete with the pious.
But you can compete with the sinners.
And those who repent with sincerity? They can rise above those who never sinned.
Never say: "I don't deserve forgiveness." "Allāh will never forgive me."
That kind of thinking dangerous. Borderline shirk.
Allāh forgave:
A prostitute for who gave water to a thirsty dog.
A man who killed 99 people but sincerely repented.
What makes you think He won't forgive you?
Please. Your sins are nothing compared to His Mercy.
Allāh is Al-Ghaffār. The Constant Forgiver.
He is waiting to forgive you.
And the most beautiful part?
You don't just get forgiven… you get rewarded for asking.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
Whoever regularly seeks forgiveness, Allāh will provide for him a way out of every distress, a relief from every anxiety, and will grant him provision from where he does not expect.
Abu DawoodThe most perfect human being, the Prophet ﷺ, a man who never committed a sin, sought forgiveness 70 to 100 times a day.
Who are we to think we don't need it?
The Power of Istighfār
People turn to therapy to "talk it out."
But what did Prophet Ya'qūb عليه السلام do when he was drowning in grief?
I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allāh, and I know from Allāh that which you do not know.
12:86You don't need to suppress your pain.
Yaʿqūb عليه السلام wept until he lost his eyesight.
But he didn't vent to people. He turned to Allāh.
Not because people don't care, but because:
They can't always help.
They might judge or misunderstand.
They might even use it against you.
Have you ever shared something with someone and regretted it later?
Exactly.
There's also the concept of birrul-walidayn (good treatment of parents).
I took this Qur'an dawrah during Ramadān where we went through the entire translation & tafseer of the Qur'an and I learnt that some of the Salaf wouldn't share their grief with their parents, not because they didn't feel pain, but because:
They didn't want to burden their parents emotionally: They believed that sharing their sadness might cause their parents worry, guilt, or distress, which would go against the spirit of honoring them. Even if a parent can't fix the problem, many feel pain simply knowing their child is hurting.
They knew their parents had limited ability to help: They saw Allāh as the One who can actually heal, fix, and comfort, so they took their grief directly to Him.
Some wouldn't even turn their backs to their parents. They'd leave the room walking backwards. The adab they had!
Ya'qūb عليه السلام shows us: Talking to Allāh is not weak. It's trust.
Funny story:
I tried therapy once.
Somehow, the session turned into me asking the questions.
Specifically: why my therapist didn't believe in God.
By the end, I knew her life story. She knew nothing about mine.
Honestly? I should've charged her.
I never went back.
Btw I don't have anything against therapy… some people might need it and they should get the help (from a Muslim psychologist if possible)
But what really makes people feel mentally overweight?
Spiritual baggage: unresolved sins, regrets, and mistakes.
No amount of journaling can remove those.
But one sincere istighfār wipes them out.
And Allāh would not punish them while they seek forgiveness.
8:33It's like hitting the reset button on your soul.
Imagine getting your record on the Day of Judgement, and instead of all the sins, you see good deeds?
What a sight ya Rabb!
Istighfār isn't just about forgiveness:
Brings mercy (27:46)
Forgives sins (71:10)
Increases wealth (71:11)
Brings rain and provision (71:11)
Helps you have children (71:12)
Protects from punishment (8:33)
Strengthens your body (11:52)
How to do it?
It's as simple as saying:
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ
Astagfirullāh - I seek forgiveness from Allāh.
Or:
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ
Astagfirullāhal-ʿAdhīm - I seek forgiveness from Allāh the Most Great.
But don't just say it.
Think of a specific sin.
Feel the regret.
Ask sincerely.
The bad deeds will turn into good deeds.
Your slate will be wiped clean.
Why hold on to what Allāh is willing to erase?
Look up how the Prophets asked for forgiveness.
5. Tawakkul: Trusting in Allāh
Manifestation says: "Believe in yourself."
Islām says: "Believe in Allāh and trust Him completely."
And whoever puts their trust in Allāh, He will be sufficient for them 65:3Tawakkul isn't about sitting back and hoping for the best.
It means: doing your part, taking action, trusting that Allāh will take care of the rest.
Real tawakkul looks like this:
When people are tested, most ask "Why me?"
But those with tawakkul say, "I trust my Lord."
Hājar عليها السلام
Left alone in a barren desert with a newborn. No water. No people.
Did she say, "Why me?"
No.
She asked her husband:
"Did Allāh command you to leave us here?"
When Prophet Ibrāhīm عليه السلام said yes, she said:
"Then He will not abandon us."
And what happened?
She ran between the hills of Safa and Marwah 7x.
And Allāh gave her Zamzam.
Maryam عليها السلام
She carried a child without a father. Unmarried. Alone.
She knew the world would judge her, accuse her, slander her.
Did she question, "Why me?"
No.
She was told:
"And if you see any human being, say: 'Verily! I have vowed a fast unto the Most Gracious (Allâh) so I shall not speak to any human being this day.'" 19:26
She stayed silent. She trusted Allāh.
And what happened?
The infant 'Īsā عليه السلام spoke in the cradle, defending her and proving her innocence.
Ibrāhīm عليه السلام
Commanded to sacrifice his own son.
Did he hesitate?
Did he say, "Why me?"
No.
He told his son:
"O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." 37:102
And what did Isma'il عليه السلام say to that?
"O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allāh wills, among the patient." 37:102
And what happened?
At the last moment, Allāh replaced Isma'il with a ram.
Lesson?
Real trust in Allāh is always rewarded.
Tawakkul is a spiritual muscle.
You don't build once and call it a day.
You train it in hardship, in uncertainty, through action.
Until you know deep in your heart:
Nothing can harm you except by Allāh's permission.
Nothing can benefit you except by His will.
How to Build Tawakkul
1) Start everything with "Bismillāh."
Set your intention. Begin with trust.
2) Pray istikhārah before big decisions.
Pray 2 rak'āt.
The du'ā of Istikhārah.
Then let it go. Allāh will guide you to what's best, even if you don't see it yet.
3) Detach from the outcome.
Do the work. Take your steps. But leave the results to Allāh.
Most people are anxious because they think they're in control of everything. But when you submit to Allāh's plan, you become unshakable. You stop fearing people's opinions. You stop fearing the unknown. You stop fearing failure.
Why?
Because you know:
Your job is written.
Your rizq is written.
Your house is written.
Your health is written.
Your spouse is written.
Your children are written.
Even your followers are written.
It's already planned. Already measured. Already yours when the time is right. So stop panicking. Stop comparing.
All you need to do?
Show up. Do the work. And leave the outcome to the One who wrote it all before you were even born.
This is tawakkul.
6. Gratitude: A Magnet for Barakah
Gratitude is everywhere in the self-help world.
"Be grateful and you'll attract good things."
But in Islām, shukr (gratitude) is deeper.
According to Imam al-Harawi, there are 3 types of shukr:
1) Gratitude when you're given something: the obvious one.
2) Gratitude during hardship: the harder one.
3) Gratitude at all times: not because of what He gives, but because of who He is.
That's the highest level. Shukr not tied to outcome. Just pure love and servitude.
This was the level of the Prophet ﷺ.
He ﷺ used to pray at night until his feet were swollen.
When asked why, he ﷺ said:
"Should I not be a grateful servant?" (Bukhārī & Muslim)
He ﷺ didn't do that out of guilt. He ﷺ did it out of gratitude. Because he ﷺ recognized every single blessing was from Allāh.
Gratitude is a form of worship.
If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]... 14:7That's a divine promise.
Some people say: "Be grateful to the universe."
No, friend.
We don't thank the creation while ignoring the Creator. You thank the One who gave you the tongue to speak, the hands to raise in du'ā, and the life to wake up today.
Say alhamdulillāh when you open your eyes in the morning.
Say alhamdulillāh when you are sick.
Thank your family members when they cook even if you didn't like it.
Make du'ā for the person who helped you do something last year and never bring it up again for clout.
Pray with focus because you're aware that even your ability to stand in prayer is a gift.
Real gratitude changes your heart. It shifts your focus:
From what you lack → to what you have
From comparison → to contentment
From stress → to sukoon (inner peace)
Gratitude of The Chosen Ones
Prophet Sulaymān عليه السلام
He saw the throne of Bilqīs brought to him instantly.
Did he brag?
No. He said:
"This is by the grace of my Lord—to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful." 27:40
He recognized: even a miracle is a test of gratitude.
Prophet Nūh عليه السلام
Only a handful believed in him after 950 years.
Yet Allāh still called him:
"...a truly grateful servant." 17:3
It's not about what you're given. It's about how you respond to whatever you're given.
Luqmān.
The wise father. The life coach before social media existed.
What was his most repeated advice?
"Be grateful to Allāh." 31:12.
Gratitude wasn't a self-help tip.
It was the foundation to wisdom.
He knew:
Gratitude protects the heart from arrogance.
Gratitude keeps you grounded when blessings come.
Gratitude is how you honor the Giver, not just the gift.
Now don't forget, gratitude to people = gratitude to Allāh.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
Whoever is not grateful to people is not grateful to Allāh.
TirmidhiThank the people in your life too.
Acknowledge your parents.
Appreciate your friends.
Make du'ā for the Uber driver who played Qur'an instead of music.
Tell people "jazakAllāhu khayran" (may Allāh reward you with good) and mean it.
Gratitude as a Daily Habit
1) Morning: say the du'ā when you wake up.
الحمد لله الذي أحيانا بعد ما أماتنا وإليه النشور
Alḥamdulillāh al-ladhī aḥyāna baʿda mā amātanā wa ilayhi an-nushūr
All praise is due to Allāh who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.
2) Night: before sleeping, name 3 things you are grateful for.
3) Throughout the day: Set a reminder on your phone to remember your blessings.
Your health is a blessing.
Your home is a blessing.
Your water is a blessing.
Your Wi-Fi is a blessing.
Your ability to read this is a blessing.
Even your ability to recognize blessings… is a blessing.
Say alhamdulillāh like you mean it.
4) During hardship, remember:
الحمد لله على كل حال
Alḥamdulillāh ʿalā kulli ḥāl
All praise is due to Allāh in every circumstance.
Even when things are not going your way, gratitude trains your soul to trust there's still good in it.
And few of My servants are truly grateful. 34:13Don't just be a consumer of blessings.
Be the servant who remembers where they came from.
7) Barakah in Effort: The Secret Ingredient
The law of attraction promises: "Think hard enough and success will show up."
Islām says: Do the work. Trust Allāh. Watch Him multiply your results.
Success = effort + barakah
Barakah isn't just "luck" or "blessings." It's a divine force that:
→ Multiplies your efforts beyond what is humanly possible.
→ Protects what you have from harm or waste.
→ Expands your time, wealth, and opportunities in ways you can't predict.
That's why 2 people can work the same job, for the same hours, and one sees ease while the other drowns in stress.
The difference isn't the hustle. It's the barakah.
Barakah has been defined in different ways, but in short:
النمو والزيادة → Growth and increase.
الاستمرارية → Continuity and lasting impact.
ابتركت الجمل → "The camel has kneeled."
In Arabic, when a camel kneels, it remains in place for a long time.
That's what barakah does: it grounds your blessings so they stay, grow, and don't drift away.
A barakah-filled hour > a chaotic week of "hustle."
A small, halal income > millions earned by haram.
The Prophet ﷺ and the handful of food.
At the Battle of the Trench, the companions were starving.
Jabir رضي الله عنه slaughtered one small lamb and baked a little bread.
The Prophet ﷺ placed his hand on the food, made du'ā, and an entire army ate from it.
That's barakah: when the math doesn't make sense.
The Story of Ashāb al-Kahf (People of the Cave)
They didn't have a plan. No strategy. No escape route.
They just made a decision to protect their faith and trusted Allāh.
And He preserved them for centuries, turned their story into Qur'an, and made them timeless.
That's barakah: when your sincere action lives on long after you're gone.
Barakah in Time, Money & Sleep
I have a more detailed letter on this here.
1) In Time ⏳
Wake up early (barakah is in the early hours)
Recite Qur'ān
Start tasks with bismillah & du'ā
2) In Money 💸
Donate ($ given for Allāh never decreases wealth)
Avoid riba, scams, and shortcuts (earn through halāl means)
Spend time with family (Strengthens ties, attracts blessings)
3) In Sleep 💤
Sleep during recommended times (early nights, midday naps)
Do a Prophetic bedtime routine:
Wudhu (Sleeping in a state of purity)
Recite Surah Al-Mulk (Protection from the grave)
Recite the last 2 ayāt of Surah Al-Baqarah (Sufficient for the night)
Dust the bed 3x (Prophetic practice for removing unseen harm)
Forgive those who wronged you (Sleep with a clean heart)
There are secret pockets in time and actions filled with barakah. Look for them.
The Power of Turning to Allāh
The law of attraction sells you a false sense of control.
"Just think it into existence and the universe will respond."
But reality doesn't work like that.
Your thoughts alone don't shape the world.
Your du'ā connects you to the Source of all power.
Your qadr reminds you that nothing happens by accident.
Your tahajjud prayers opens doors in ways no affirmation ever will.
Your tawakkul frees you from the anxiety of outcomes.
Your istighfār removes unseen barriers to success.
Your gratitude attracts more blessings than any "high vibration" ever could.
Islām doesn't tell you to sit back and wish.
It teaches you to act, trust, and rely on the One who actually controls everything.
Stop chasing what's already written.
Start aligning with the One who wrote it.
That's not the law of attraction.
That's the law of divine guidance.
And that, my friend,
is far more powerful than anything the world tries to sell you.
Thank you for reading through this.
May Allāh place barakah in your time, your efforts, and your heart.
Until next time.
مع حبي (with love)
— Saufiyah ♡