Road to Itqaan

Another path...or the same path?

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful

The thing about dreams coming through that they don't tell you is that it is not fairytaley or magical vibes all through. It requires you to show up and put in the work. They say, "The early bird catches the worm," but this bird doesn't just wake up and stay in their nest or scroll their phones with their beaks.

Not to mention how sometimes that bird has a toddler who didn't let them sleep or notes to write up or even hifdh.

We had to reflect on a lesson, and my dear N shared something she termed "Road to Itqaan," and I was thinking about that road for me. I was only aware of tajweed a few years ago. It has been the must humbling journey for me. I have shared a lot of my frustrations and desperation here. I have bonded with sisters here, especially over the heavy letters and ر.

One thing I have appreciated is meeting teachers who are humble. And sometimes they, too, share glimpses of their own road to Itqaan and that road is very different for everyone. And it never stops being a road. And I think that is the beauty of our Islamic tradition.

Plus, I yearn for the sweetness...

Please keep me in your du'a.

I am curious: What is your goal with the Qur'an?