The Common Ground
Voices of Guidance - Reminders from Our Scholars
In a world full of noise and uncertainty, there is peace in returning to the words of those grounded in knowledge - those who speak with clarity from the Qur’an and Sunnah, upon the understanding of the righteous predecessors.
This section of The Common Ground is a place to pause and listen to reminders from trusted scholars, curated to support your growth in Imaan, understanding, and action. Whether you’re struggling, learning, or simply in need of a realignment, may these words be light for your heart.
The Prophet's ﷺ Tafsir of لا اله الا الله | Shaykh Abdurrazzaq al-Badr حفظه الله
How Can I Attain Blessings In My Time? by Shaykh Sulaymān al-Ruhaylī حفظه الله
The Beautiful Advice of Umar ibn al-Khattab to a Sinner | Shaykh Abdurrazzaq al-Badr
The Pillars of Gratitude by Shaykh Sāleh al-Fawzān حفظه الله
Deep Advice About Khushū'| Shaykh Sāleh Sindī حفظه الله
Shaytan Will Flee From You! by Shaykh Ṣāleḥ ibn S'ad al-Suḥaymī حفظه الله
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MGH 7-day Reset Diary
Each day includes:
🤍 Daily Anchor: An Ayaah or Duʿa to root you in remembrance and trust in Allah.
🖊 Reflection Prompts: Journaling questions to bring clarity to your thoughts.
🌿 Small Acts of Reset: Gentle, do-able suggestions to build back spiritual & emotional strength.
❤️ Qalb Notes: Gratitude, duʿa requests, and space for deep personal honesty.
🤍 Acts of Gentleness: Micro-actions of kindness towards yourself and others.
🧭 Final Review: A guided check-in to help you move forward with purpose after the 7 days.
Trustworthiness – Holding with Amaanah
Trust is not only built through keeping secrets or fulfilling tasks. It’s built when we feel safe in someone’s presence.
Sakeenah – Creating Calm in Your Presence
“He it is Who sent down calmness (sakīnah) into the hearts of the believers so that they may grow more in faith along with their faith.”
Sūrah al-Fatḥ (48:4)
Forbearance – The Strength of Emotional Control
The one who can restrain herself when provoked is the one who truly wins.
Forbearance is that deep, dignified patience.
Dignity in Silence – Not Every Opinion Needs to Be Shared
You don’t need to have a response to everything.
You don’t need to correct everyone.
You don’t even need to explain yourself all the time.
Preserving Modesty in a Loud World
Modesty is the shield of a believing woman.
It does not limit her worth - it protects it.
Refined, Not Rebellious – Grace as a Form of Jihaad
True femininity in Islam doesn’t revolve around public performance or reaction.
It revolves around Allah سبحانه وتعالى and His pleasure above all.
The Power of Quiet Strength – Why Akhlaaq Outlasts Aesthetics
Beauty can turn heads.
Character turns hearts and pleases the One who created them.