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**QiuCIOdO** · 05-17-2011, 11:09 PM

I think about this regularly, but cant seem to find the answer. Some people say read salaah, quran, make zikr etc. and you will feel the connection. I can't feel it. Sometimes during salaah I feel extreme calmness and total ease, but I still cant see or feel the connection.

I guess what I am talking about is an overwhelming closeness or attachment that makes me want to do more, read more salaah, quran or zikr. A sense of connection that will make me stop any evil deeds in its tracks. Does it or can it exist? Can we get to such a state??

I suppose this might require answering by someone very knowledgeable in deen, perhaps a sheik or someone. Any assistance from the layman would also be appreciated.

Jzk

This is a good question with many thoughtful answers already. Thanks for posting.

Besides salah, the thing that helps me to remember the connection with Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, is to open my eyes and realize the beauty of the things Allah has created. Hikes in the forest or desert, a kayak ride in the ocean - all these things rejuvenate and recharge.

Think of where our beloved prophet Muhammad, salallahu 'alaihi wa sallam, was when he received his first message. He was alone, reflecting, thinking, concentrating in a part of nature that inspired him. Many of the prophets, peace and blessings on them all, sought a spiritual refuge in the beauty of nature.

I read a hadith once- perhaps someone can remind me of the source and details - that said there will come a time when good men will retreat to the mountains with their sheep in order to escape the corruption of the world. My point is that perhaps a retreat of sorts will help you to realize/remember that we are connected to Allah. From Him we come and to Him we return.

And stopping evil in its tracks is a good thing but so is promoting and doing good. Another suggestion would be to work with people who are less fortunate than you - orphans, refugees, homeless, disabled, etc.

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QiuCIOdO Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	I think about this regularly, but cant seem to find the answer. Some people say read salaah, quran, make zikr etc. and you will feel the connection. I can't feel it. Sometimes during salaah I feel extreme calmness and total ease, but I still cant see or feel the connection. I guess what I am talking about is an overwhelming closeness or attachment that makes me want to do more, read more salaah, quran or zikr. A sense of connection that will make me stop any evil deeds in its tracks. Does it or can it exist? Can we get to such a state?? I suppose this might require answering by someone very knowledgeable in deen, perhaps a sheik or someone. Any assistance from the layman would also be appreciated. Jzk This is a good question with many thoughtful answers already. Thanks for posting. Besides salah, the thing that helps me to remember the connection with Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, is to open my eyes and realize the beauty of the things Allah has created. Hikes in the forest or desert, a kayak ride in the ocean - all these things rejuvenate and recharge. Think of where our beloved prophet Muhammad, salallahu 'alaihi wa sallam, was when he received his first message. He was alone, reflecting, thinking, concentrating in a part of nature that inspired him. Many of the prophets, peace and blessings on them all, sought a spiritual refuge in the beauty of nature. I read a hadith once- perhaps someone can remind me of the source and details - that said there will come a time when good men will retreat to the mountains with their sheep in order to escape the corruption of the world. My point is that perhaps a retreat of sorts will help you to realize/remember that we are connected to Allah. From Him we come and to Him we return. And stopping evil in its tracks is a good thing but so is promoting and doing good. Another suggestion would be to work with people who are less fortunate than you - orphans, refugees, homeless, disabled, etc.
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