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Bismillah...

Sangat terharu dapat advice macam ni...

What is your advice to the many sisters out there who would like to write and publish books?

My first and most ardent advice would be to ensure that your foundational Islamic knowledge is both strong and correct before picking up a pen, as whatever you write will follow you to the grave and likely be there long after you die.

It is pertinent to remember that we will be called to account for every word, action, and deed in our lives. This reminder is even more pertinent in writing, which will likely affect the lives of others perhaps centuries after you have passed on.

My second advice is to ask Allah’s guidance throughout the entire process of writing, as well as securing the acquaintance of trustworthy, wise, and knowledgeable Muslims to review your work before publication.

Also, it is essential that you pray Istikhaarah sincerely before you put any work into print, being sure to remember that heeding good Islamic advice of others is central to Istikhaarah itself.

Finally, make sure you constantly seek to purify your intentions. This is achieved through never wishing for fame, but rather sincerely hoping for righteous prominence that is a direct reflection of Allah’s love for you established in the heavens, as once this divine love is decreed, love for you is established on the earth. Sincerity is further achieved through constant du’aa, tawbah, and never neglecting your foundational Islamic duties that always take precedence over your work.

Ini peringatan dari favourite author, Umm Zakiyyah, yang tulis buku 'If I should Speak', 'A Voice', 'Footsteps' and 'Realities of Submission'...


Setakat ni baru ada dua buku dia...sebab buku dia mahal2 (posting la)... ada tak sape2 kat US yg nk tlg belikan buku die byk2? ingat nak jual kat OZ ni skit.. huhuhu~













source: SISTERS Magazine (pon mcm best! tp kalau nk beli, posting dari UK mahal sgt la pulak)