Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

 

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

 

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

 

It is always good for all of us to look within ourselves for the trials we face in life. Allah says, “And whatever misfortune befalls you, it is because of whatever your hands have earned; and Allah pardons much.” (Ash-Shura 42: 30).

 

So, it is undoubtedly spiritually rewarding to examine your life, seek repentance, and clean the mess to receive the blessings of Allah.

 

Having said this, we also ought to see if we forget things because of some medical challenges or because of our heedlessness or being inattentive to what we do or say.  Mindfulness can be learned through conscious practice. You may find some proven tips or methods on the professional websites dealing with such matters. Please search and find them and master them.

 

On a spiritual level, a believer ought to condition himself to be mindful and ask the help of Allah. One of the prayers of the Prophet (peace be upon him) reads, “I entrust you to the safe keep of Allah; nothing left to Him in trust would never get lost.”

Since Allah is the best of protectors and guardians, we ought to turn to Him always while leaving home or embarking on a journey or new ventures, etc.,  here are two du`aas to read at all times:

“Bismillahi alladhee laa yadhurru ma’ismihi shay’un fi al-ardhi walaa fi al-ssamaa’i wahuwa al-ssamee’u al-aleem

Hasbiya Allahu fee deenee hasbiya Allahu  fee dunyaaya hasbiya Allahu fee malee hasbiya Allahu fee ahlee hasbiya Allahu fee kulli maa yuhimmunee min amri deenee wa dunyaaya

 

(In the name of Allah; with His name nothing on earth or heaven can do any harm; He is the All-Hearing and All-Knowing).

 

(Allah is sufficient for me in my religion; Allah is sufficient for me in my worldly life; Allah is sufficient for me concerning my wealth; Allah is sufficient for me in regards to my family; and Allah is sufficient for me in regards to all of this worldly and otherworldly concerns.).

 

Allah Almighty knows best.