••• “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.” (Quran 3:103) ••• “If you give thanks, I will give you more.” (Quran 14:7) ••• “And whoever puts all his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him.” (Quran 65:3) ••• “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Qur’an 13:11) ••• “Allah is with the doers of good.” (Quran 29:69) ••• “Allah is with those who have patience.” (Quran 2:153) ••• “And whoever holds firmly to Allah has (indeed) been guided to a straight path.” (Quran 3:101) ••• “And He found you lost and guided [you]. And He found you poor and made [you] self-sufficient.” Quran (93:7-8) ••• “Call upon Me, I will respond to you.” (Quran 40:60) •••

Caretakers’ Reflection

Creative Freewrite

We aren’t some spontaneous occurrence. Reflect on the perfect systems and design of creation around us.

Draw from observations, there is a rhythm within this designed system. A purposeful balance, a pure reality.
Everything in complete submission to The All-Powerful, The Architect, The Creator.

We are made aware of it from within it- having been granted limited agency, no real ability to control or escape the design.

We must also have a meaningful part to play. The design is the way of life. And we, uniquely self-aware, are sent guidance.

The Creator, The Originator, The Fashioner, The Sovereign, is All-Knowing, All-Seeing, All-Hearing, All-Aware of His creations.
He embodies the highest essence of all attributes.

We’re often distracted from understanding that this is our fundamental part in the design of life.

Be in remembrance.

Go from aware to conscious, then act accordingly. Use the guidance around and within to best maintain in that original balance. Commanded to come down for a time as Caretakers, to use this lowest, nearest realm as a temporary place of provision, a tool.

A test to see who among us is best in deed. The rest of creation needs no manual; yet, forgetful as we are,
We’re entrusted particular guidance.

Those who submit to revelation call to it. The best example of one calling is the Messenger of Allah وسلم عليه هللا صلى

What’s being called to is Revelation.

Be a caretaker, a servant of the Most Compassionate, in the earth. Conscious actions and ethics are being called to.

A shift of values; good works, truth, righteousness – evident reality. Invite toward recognition, manifest appreciation and service.

Actions are only by intentions; the reasoning behind the invitation is essential.

To practice caretaking in the balance and recognize systems that offset that balance. Aware of a good to do, encouraged to be conscious of how. The signs surround us in the way of life. We’re offered this clear direction from the Sovereign of us and all that we’re entrusted with

for a brief period.