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“I look up at the stars, and think about all that space up there. These lights emitted by stars, not sure if they still exist. I try to fight against the urge of getting lost in the sight of these beautiful sprinkles of light that are covering the whole night sky.”

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Peruvian Days

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“The Prophet (ﷺ) stated that: (recorded by at-Tabarâni and graded reliable by al-Albâni) In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) presents an analogy. Our hearts are likened to the moon; just as the moon is sometimes covered by clouds that conceal its light, the heart is sometimes covered by clouds of sin that cover its light. At other times, the clouds go away, and the light shines again in the heart. The light increases when we strive to engage in acts that will increase our eemân.”