BeFit4Akhirah

How it all started out: BeFit4Akhirah

The name BeFit4Akhirah came together in 2014 when I was listening to lectures on YouTube called, “Prophetic Dynasty” from Imam Wisam Sharieff. This year I also lost my grandmother as she passed away back home, in Damascus, Syria. Her death was very emotional and heartbreaking for me because she was calling my mom’s and my name in the hospital while she was sleeping and saw us in her dream. The doctors asked who were these names and why did she call them. Once they found out they were her daughter and granddaughter, the doctor said they need to be here because the chances of her living are very slim. I was in school at that time, Spring semester at George Mason University, and I couldn’t leave. However, my mom was able to go and be with her during her last days.

Prior to birth of BeFit4Akhirah, I have battled su***de attempts, overcame eating disorder(s), and much more. I have had my up’s and downs as I still do, but they were hard to deal with, and I did seek professional and spiritual help as well as had amazing support system by my side.

When I discovered the lectures on YouTube, Prophetic Dynasty, I found my connection again with Allah swt as well as felt connected with all the prophets. I took the lectures very seriously as I took notes in my notebook and saved them till this day, and I was watching as well as taking notes privately in my room without having anyone find out. And the reason for that is because seeking Islamic knowledge has been a little struggle for me because when I wore my hijab in 2011 and started practicing Islam more, I was told that I am becoming “religious” and that I am going “extreme”. So I had lost the balance and fell off wagon, and until this day, I remind myself to keep trying and stay as strong and true as possible to my belief and values.

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