Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
12 Quranic Verses for Year End Reflection
By Majd Arbil
Prophet Muhammad reminds us, "There are two of God's favors that are forgotten by many people: health and free time."
As the current year comes to and end and we start a new year, the following verses of the Quran reflect on the importance of time.
Your Guardian-Lord is God, Who created the heavens and the earth in six eons, and is firmly established on the throne (of authority): He covers the night as a veil over the day, each seeking the other in swift succession: He created the sun, the moon, and the stars, (all) governed by laws under His command. Is it not His to create and to govern? Blessed be God, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds! - (Quran 7:54)
The number of months in the sight of God is twelve (in a year) - so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are sacred: this is the ever-true law [of God]. So wrong not yourselves therein, and combat the Pagans all together as they fight you all together. But know that God is with those who restrain themselves. - (Quran 9:36)
Are they, then, not aware that they are being tested year-in, year-out? And yet, they do not repent and nor do they learn a lesson (from it). - (Quran 9:126)
He it is Who made the sun a shining brightness and the moon a light, and ordained for it phases that you might know the computation of years and the reckoning [of time]. God did not create it but with truth; He makes the signs manifest for a people who have knowledge. - (Quran 10:5)
We have made the Night and the Day as two (of Our) Signs: the Sign of the Night have We obscured, while the Sign of the Day We have made to enlighten you; that ye may seek bounty from your Lord, and that ye may know the number and count of the years: all things have We explained in detail. - (Quran 17:12)
He will say: "What number of years did ye stay on earth?" They will answer: 'We have spent there a day, or part of a day; but ask those who [are able to] count [time]..." He will say: "You stayed not but a little,- if you had only known! Did you, then, think that We created you in mere idle play, and that you would not have to return to Us?." - (Quran 23:112-115)
By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), Verily Humankind is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy. - (Quran 103:1-3)
SOURCE:
Islamicity
Prophet Muhammad reminds us, "There are two of God's favors that are forgotten by many people: health and free time."
As the current year comes to and end and we start a new year, the following verses of the Quran reflect on the importance of time.
Your Guardian-Lord is God, Who created the heavens and the earth in six eons, and is firmly established on the throne (of authority): He covers the night as a veil over the day, each seeking the other in swift succession: He created the sun, the moon, and the stars, (all) governed by laws under His command. Is it not His to create and to govern? Blessed be God, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds! - (Quran 7:54)
The number of months in the sight of God is twelve (in a year) - so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are sacred: this is the ever-true law [of God]. So wrong not yourselves therein, and combat the Pagans all together as they fight you all together. But know that God is with those who restrain themselves. - (Quran 9:36)
Are they, then, not aware that they are being tested year-in, year-out? And yet, they do not repent and nor do they learn a lesson (from it). - (Quran 9:126)
He it is Who made the sun a shining brightness and the moon a light, and ordained for it phases that you might know the computation of years and the reckoning [of time]. God did not create it but with truth; He makes the signs manifest for a people who have knowledge. - (Quran 10:5)
We have made the Night and the Day as two (of Our) Signs: the Sign of the Night have We obscured, while the Sign of the Day We have made to enlighten you; that ye may seek bounty from your Lord, and that ye may know the number and count of the years: all things have We explained in detail. - (Quran 17:12)
He will say: "What number of years did ye stay on earth?" They will answer: 'We have spent there a day, or part of a day; but ask those who [are able to] count [time]..." He will say: "You stayed not but a little,- if you had only known! Did you, then, think that We created you in mere idle play, and that you would not have to return to Us?." - (Quran 23:112-115)
By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), Verily Humankind is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy. - (Quran 103:1-3)
SOURCE:
Islamicity
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
A Woman’s Du’a for a Righteous Husband
O Allah! Please grant me one
Who will be the garment for my soul
Who will satisfy half of my deen
And in doing so make me whole
Make him righteous and on your path
In all he’ll do and say
And sprinkle water on me at Fajr
Reminding me to pray
May he earn from halal sources
And spend within his means
May he seek Allah’s guidance always
To fulfill all his dreams
May he always refer to Qur’an
and the Sunnah as his moral guide
May he thank and appreciate Allah
For the woman at his side
May he be conscious of his anger
And often fast and pray
Be charitable and sensitive
In every possible way
May he honor and protect me
And guide me in this life
And please Allah! Make me worthy
to be his loving wife
And finally, O Allah!
Make him abundant in love and smile
In taqwa and sincerity
In striving for the hereafter
AMEEN!
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "If Allah grants a Muslim a righteous wife, this helps him preserve half of his religion (faith). He should, therefore, fear Allah as regards the other half." (At-Tabarani and Al-Hakim)
SOURCE:
roadtojannah-1 via Islamic Reflections fb
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Practice Tawakkul...
As a Muslim, how many times have you felt the need to bring about positive changes in your life? And how many of those times (despite your good intentions) you failed to bring those changes?
More often than not, the issue that usually stands between us and the beginning of our transformation process is to consciously DECIDE on our personal transformation and then to COMMIT ourselves to the process by putting one’s trust in Allah.
Putting one’s trust in Allah is also referred to as “Tawakkul” and the process entails seeking Allah’s help in the decisions that we take. “Tawakkul”, therefore, instills within us the confidence that can propel us to take the decisions needed to move our lives forward that may have stalled otherwise.
SOURCE:
IqraSense
Sunday, December 11, 2011
The Perfect Gift...
By Umm Amin
Habibi Halaqas
It’s essential to take the time to implant the seeds of Islam in the hearts of our children while they are young, nurture them in their youth, and then support them to stand strong like trees. This reminds me of an ayat from the Qur’aan,
“Have you not considered how Allah presents an example,[making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? It produces its fruit all the time, by the permission of its Lord. And Allah presents examples for the people that perhaps they will be reminded.”
{Surat al Ibraheem, ayah 24-25}
As a mother, you are your child’s best example and can support her as she flourishes into a young adult. Even if you have responsibilities outside the home, make daily and weekly goals to spend time with your daughter and nurture her as the Muslimah she’s growing up to be. Simple tasks like helping others, preparing a special meal or reciting Qur’aan together can become cherished moments and opportunities to teach Islamic ideals.
May Allah help us take advantage of one of the most precious gifts of motherhood we have in order to impart the essence of Islam to our children– our time, energy, knowledge, and love, alHamdulilah.
SOURCE:
http://www.habibihalaqas.org/2011/03/perfect-gift.html
Sunday, November 27, 2011
If only you knew...
"If only you knew how special you are to Him.
So much so, that He has demanded that you were protected in every way,
Hijab being one of them.
So much so, that He has placed Jannah beneath your feet.
So much so, that He sent His greatest creation (the Prophet sallalahu alaihi wassalam) to show men how to treat you.
So much so, that life revolves around you; the future revolves around you.
So much so, that the most Merciful has dedicated a whole chapter of His words to you
[Surah An-Nisaa].
He has valued you; He has elevated your worth; He has beautified your existence -
Don't cheapen your soul to a value any less." ♥
SOURCE:
Daily Qur'anic Verses by Toufique H. Sumon [Facebook]
Daily Qur'anic Verses by Toufique H. Sumon [Facebook]
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
At the Very Least, Be Grateful
By Andrea Umm Abdullah | Saudi Life
Monday, 14 November 2011
THERE are so many programs and books about how to be happy that it makes me wonder if we have forgotten to simply be grateful. Gratefulness and patience go hand in hand; being grateful helps one to be patient (because maybe things aren’t so bad and after all, things could be worse) and when a person is grateful and patient then there is contentment, insha’Allah.
There are probably a lot of things in your life right now that you don’t prefer, from small, insignificant things to bigger things.
Some days are full of things gone wrong. Even some months, we can look up and think, “This is not where I want to be right now.”
I’ve realized we don’t have to necessarily want everything that happens to us, let alone like it, but at the very least, we need to be grateful.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) told us:
"Look at those who stand at a lower level than you but don't look at those who stand at a higher level than you, for this would make the favors (conferred upon you by Allah) insignificant (in your eyes)." (Sahih Muslim) And it’s true.
We look at all the things that have gone wrong and think about people who don’t have to deal with those things, and as a result, we forget about all we have or we consider it small.
Just the very fact that you are online reading this article already means you have so much more than so many other people in the world.
It can be saddening to even have the audacity to complain about our comfortable lives. If you are having a hard time at work, step back and say, “Alhamdulilah, I have a job.” If you are stuck in traffic, think “Alhamdulilah, I have the means to get around.” When the house is a mess and the dishes are dirty, say, “Alhamdulilah, I have shelter and food.”
I read a testimonial a few days ago. A woman said, “I remember eating a raw potato once, because I was so hungry and I had to eat since I was breastfeeding.” Subhanallah.
We want so much more. Well, maybe not so much, just a little bit more right? It’s okay if things aren’t perfect, but at least we should have basic luxuries. The fact that we consider these luxuries ‘basic’, makes us forget that they are still in fact luxuries that a lot of people don’t have. When I didn’t have running water in my house last week, my daughter and I both commented on how tough it was living like that and when it came back, we kept saying, “Alhamdulilah we have water”.
Be grateful now. Ibn Ata’Allah said, "If you do not know the blessings you have when you have them, then Allah will teach you about them by taking them away." Don’t wait until you are without, to appreciate what you have. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to "Take advantage of five matters before five other matters: your youth, before you become old; and your health, before you fall sick; and your richness, before you become poor; and your free time before you become busy; and your life, before your death." (Al-Hakim)
I remember a science project in school to teach us how useful our thumbs are. We had to secure our thumbs down across our palms and go about daily life that way, without being able to use our thumbs. It’s more difficult than you would think.
The reality is we can’t choose our tests. I find it amazing that our tests are individual-specific. Allah is Most Wise and when He tests one with poverty while testing another with illness, there is actually wisdom in it. Testing the first person with illness instead of poverty wouldn’t have the same affect.
There are enough verses in the Qur'an about how we will be tested so why then do I feel so unprepared when the test actually hits me? Why do we feel like we are being knocked off of our feet? Maybe it is because we are firmly grounded in this life.
“Whoever is mainly concerned about the Hereafter, Allah will make him feel independent of others and will make him focused and content, and his worldly affairs will fall into place. But whoever is mainly concerned with this world, Allah will make him feel in constant need of others and will make him distracted and unfocused, and he will get nothing of this world except what is decreed for him." (Al-Tirmidhi)
And that’s what happens. We’re always looking beyond what we have, looking for more. Humans are greedy. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "If the son of Adam (the human being) had two valleys of gold, he would wish for a third, for nothing can fill the belly of Adam's son except dust, and Allah forgives him who repents to Him." (Al-Bukhari)
Think back to when we didn’t have so much stuff. Internet, kitchen appliances, apps on our phones, furniture… life was less cluttered, less busy, but we were still okay. Yes, it’s easy to have things at your fingertips, easier and quicker to chop onions in the food processor, convenient to look up things on your phone instead of books, but it seems the more we have, the more we want.
- Don’t use your blessings to accumulate sins. We can choose to use our tongues to backbite or dhikr. We can use our wealth for riba (usury) or sadaqa (charity).
- Don’t belittle your blessings by thinking, “Yeah I have this, but…” For example, “Yes I’m glad I have my food processer, but I need a bigger one so I can chop twice as many veggies and oh – I need one with the different attachments and the blender too.” Stop after you say, “Yes I have this” and allow that to be enough.
- Look at the big picture. Often times we compartmentalize our lives. I could say, “Yes, masha’Allah I was able to go back to my home country and see my family this summer, but I would have really liked to use that money to save for a bigger home.” Although they are two different situations and at first they seem not to have anything to do with one another, by keeping our life in little segments, we will never be content because there will always be some area that is lacking. By stepping back and seeing life as a whole, you can be content even when one area is not as fulfilling as you would like.
- Train yourself to be grateful for your tests. Contemplate what you could possibly gain from the trial instead of focusing on the pain.
Remember that Allah tests us with good and bad. In good times, be grateful and in hardship, be patient.
Challenge: Whether you are in a state of hardship or ease, offer a prostration of gratefulness and sincerely thank Allah for things that you have before you start to ask for things that you don’t.
SOURCE:
SAUDI Life
http://saudilife.net/islam/87-challenges/21193-at-the-very-least-be-grateful#comment-3016
Sunday, November 13, 2011
I wrote a poem!
Who am I?
I'm Super Woman...
I can't live without Allah...
My Beauty is my Imaan...
I'm Super Woman...
I can't live without Allah...
My Beauty is my Imaan...
My Beauty tips are following Islam...
I'm a Symbol of True Islam...
~Poem By Monah Khan
Click on the lines of the poem to know more.
I'm a Symbol of True Islam...
~Poem By Monah Khan
Click on the lines of the poem to know more.
Keep your Heart Open…While you read this…
~by Nisaar Y. Nadiadwala
Few years back..I went to my son’s school to pay for his school books. He was in fifth standard. I passed by the corridor and felt the spring of the early days of the Academic year. It was June’s week. In every classroom, there were piles of new books on the teacher’s table. There was an air of happiness of new books. I walked in my son’s class and the scene was same.
Every time a name was announced a student got up and went to the teacher and received a pile of books and he struggled to lift it while returning to his desk. Many students were standing as if their name was the next to be announced. I sat beside my son and watched the lively class. But there were two boys on the bench with their chin down watching the things going around. I noted them, they wore uniforms that weren't ironed and were dark with eyes sunk in, hair running here and there on their face. “Why are these two guys sitting dull?” I inquired from my son. He said ” they are not getting books.” Before I ask why, my son continued,” They are the grandsons of our school maid. Their mother has died and their father got remarried, so the sons stay with their mother’s mother…”, “And she must also be a widow right?” I asked. “Yes and works here”..
I have known that lady in the school who sweeps..but I was unaware that her responsibilities were of this size. When I left, I passed by that old lady, who was sitting on the corner of the stair case and there was no expression on her face. It was an embarrassing moment for me while passing by as I was unable to do anything though the lady was unaware of my plight.
The rest of my day passed restlessly. Those were the days when I didn’t earn much. I could not even afford to spend 2000 Rupees for two orphans ! I could perceive the mental state of those two boys who did not buy new books when the rest of the school was busy in celebrating ” the new book day”.
I have a few close friends and relatives who bail me out whenever I need some cash to help the needy. They never ask me why . At that time I didn’t not have such friends, but a small and a close one. I planned to take money from one of them and pay for the boys. But I was hesitant. Those who don’t know let me tell you…it is very embarrassing to ask for monetary help from people even if it is for some needy or a just cause.
For the next few days I kept on asking my son if any miracle happened.Did someone pay for them? The answer was a big fat and a heavy NO. That was the time I regretted not being a rich man. Otherwise, I have at times walked down for two miles for not even being able to afford a bus fare. Yet I never missed money. But this was a different case. What if I die and next year my son sits in that manner along with those two boys ?It was a frightening thought.
Then some one paid for those two boys, and I was glad to know of it. But I could understand the fun they missed out on the day when every one received new books and they were the only two who did not.
The following week my son came home early. It was not a half day then why did he come so soon? “Someone died ” my son said. “Who ?”.. “Those two boys in my class ..they went to sea shore after the school and were drowned. One got drowned first so the other jumped in to save his brother! “That was a thunderbolt, with more to come…”Their bodies were fished out yesterday evening and they died hugging each other..” Extremely painful. What would be the plight of that old lady ? How many deaths is she going to experience before she herself passes away? First her husband, then her daughter and now two grand children at the same time ! Innalillahi wainnailaihi raje’oon.
The old lady still continues to sweep the school and watch other children growing up before her eyes and missing her grand children who would have passed their schooling by now…NO wonder Islam emphasizes a lot of virtues on the upbringing of orphans and the sponsoring widows!
Author : Nisaar Nadiadwala writes on Islam and Muslims.
SOURCE:
Islamic Reflections [Facebook]
Few years back..I went to my son’s school to pay for his school books. He was in fifth standard. I passed by the corridor and felt the spring of the early days of the Academic year. It was June’s week. In every classroom, there were piles of new books on the teacher’s table. There was an air of happiness of new books. I walked in my son’s class and the scene was same.
Every time a name was announced a student got up and went to the teacher and received a pile of books and he struggled to lift it while returning to his desk. Many students were standing as if their name was the next to be announced. I sat beside my son and watched the lively class. But there were two boys on the bench with their chin down watching the things going around. I noted them, they wore uniforms that weren't ironed and were dark with eyes sunk in, hair running here and there on their face. “Why are these two guys sitting dull?” I inquired from my son. He said ” they are not getting books.” Before I ask why, my son continued,” They are the grandsons of our school maid. Their mother has died and their father got remarried, so the sons stay with their mother’s mother…”, “And she must also be a widow right?” I asked. “Yes and works here”..
I have known that lady in the school who sweeps..but I was unaware that her responsibilities were of this size. When I left, I passed by that old lady, who was sitting on the corner of the stair case and there was no expression on her face. It was an embarrassing moment for me while passing by as I was unable to do anything though the lady was unaware of my plight.
The rest of my day passed restlessly. Those were the days when I didn’t earn much. I could not even afford to spend 2000 Rupees for two orphans ! I could perceive the mental state of those two boys who did not buy new books when the rest of the school was busy in celebrating ” the new book day”.
I have a few close friends and relatives who bail me out whenever I need some cash to help the needy. They never ask me why . At that time I didn’t not have such friends, but a small and a close one. I planned to take money from one of them and pay for the boys. But I was hesitant. Those who don’t know let me tell you…it is very embarrassing to ask for monetary help from people even if it is for some needy or a just cause.
For the next few days I kept on asking my son if any miracle happened.Did someone pay for them? The answer was a big fat and a heavy NO. That was the time I regretted not being a rich man. Otherwise, I have at times walked down for two miles for not even being able to afford a bus fare. Yet I never missed money. But this was a different case. What if I die and next year my son sits in that manner along with those two boys ?It was a frightening thought.
Then some one paid for those two boys, and I was glad to know of it. But I could understand the fun they missed out on the day when every one received new books and they were the only two who did not.
The following week my son came home early. It was not a half day then why did he come so soon? “Someone died ” my son said. “Who ?”.. “Those two boys in my class ..they went to sea shore after the school and were drowned. One got drowned first so the other jumped in to save his brother! “That was a thunderbolt, with more to come…”Their bodies were fished out yesterday evening and they died hugging each other..” Extremely painful. What would be the plight of that old lady ? How many deaths is she going to experience before she herself passes away? First her husband, then her daughter and now two grand children at the same time ! Innalillahi wainnailaihi raje’oon.
The old lady still continues to sweep the school and watch other children growing up before her eyes and missing her grand children who would have passed their schooling by now…NO wonder Islam emphasizes a lot of virtues on the upbringing of orphans and the sponsoring widows!
Author : Nisaar Nadiadwala writes on Islam and Muslims.
SOURCE:
Islamic Reflections [Facebook]
Road to Success...
Road to Success...is not straight
There is a CURVE called FAILURE
A LOOP called CONFUSION
SPEED BUMPS called FRIENDS
RED LIGHT called ENEMIES
... CAUTION LIGHTS called FAMILY
You will have FLATS called JOBS
But if you have a
SPARE called DETERMINATION
An ENGINE called PERSEVERANCE
A driver called FAITH
You will make it to
a place called SUCCESS!
The person who corrects his relationship between himself and Allah, Allah will correct his affairs between himself and the people.
Thus, the only way to the path of true happiness is that we establish a relationship with Allah (Glory and Greatness be to Him).
There is a CURVE called FAILURE
A LOOP called CONFUSION
SPEED BUMPS called FRIENDS
RED LIGHT called ENEMIES
... CAUTION LIGHTS called FAMILY
You will have FLATS called JOBS
But if you have a
SPARE called DETERMINATION
An ENGINE called PERSEVERANCE
A driver called FAITH
You will make it to
a place called SUCCESS!
The person who corrects his relationship between himself and Allah, Allah will correct his affairs between himself and the people.
Thus, the only way to the path of true happiness is that we establish a relationship with Allah (Glory and Greatness be to Him).
SOURCE:
Islamic Reflections [Facebook]
Friday, November 11, 2011
But I Love the Attention
With the hijab comes sacrifices, but we must be willing to weigh the temporal pleasures with the eternal bliss.
In her recent novel Boy vs. Girl, Na’ima B. Roberts illustrates an important, yet overlooked phenomenon for girls and women who wear hijab:
“But lately, she had lost some of that confidence, that immunity to guys’ indifference to her. It had started to bother her that their eyes glazed over when they saw her, sliding away from her face, brightening when they saw Robina’s cheeky smile and highlighted hair.
Her pride was hurt, her vanity bristled…
Once upon a time, she had been the darling of every clique that mattered. Now, in her hijab, she was considered a pariah…”
This excerpt details the struggle of Farhana, one of the main characters in the book, as she dons the hijab. She is a teenager in high school and the confidence with which she began to wear hijab slowly diminishes as she discovers some of the consequences.
Now, many females more or less know the reasoning behind wearing hijab—namely, to be modest and obey God’s orders. In essence, this also means deterring attention away from oneself by appearing and acting in a humble manner. For many of us, attention is something we prize so it is only natural to feel that way. We feel loved and secure when somebody gives us attention, whether it is as simple as a glance from a classmate or as complex as a relationship with a family member. Thus it is only natural that we feel hurt when some of that attention is lost.
Personally, I didn’t mind when people glanced past me because of my hijab. I’ve been shy for the majority of my life and I tended to be the student who hid behind another’s head so the teacher wouldn’t call me. But it isn’t so simple for other, more extroverted individuals. It may cause pain when those who had more or less adored you, such as your friendly male cousin or the guy sitting at your math table, doesn’t give you the same amount of attention anymore. It hurts when you cannot be part of that popular clique anymore and moreover when your crush hardly gives a glance in your direction. Even shy girls may crave this kind of attention once in a while—to have the temporal comfort of a good-looking guy flash a smile at you.
But, in the end, what good is that small bit of pleasure we gain? Can anything more happen beyond that smile, that glance, or that attention we crave? Or perhaps the better question is, shouldn’t we want something beyond that and why? Most of us are fortunate to have the loving care and attention from our parents and family. Others may not be so fortunate but an undying trust in Allah can help them move forward. And all that attention and affection can insha’Allah be attained one day by a loving spouse. Why bother your soul, your faith, your relationship with Allah for a mere desire to have attention that can only last only for a short time?
So, my dear sisters, don’t sulk with the feeling that you’re not getting as much attention now that you have a hijab on. Surround yourself with those who will give you affection—your family, your friends, the elderly, and even children in your community. And for those sisters who have not begun wearing the hijab yet, do not let the ideas that you won’t be as beautiful any more, or that nobody will like you or marry you prevent you from embarking on this journey.
Allah indeed is the provider of all good things. We have a duty to our Lord and no words are more powerful than His to consider:
“…And who is more astray than the one who follows his own desires separate from the guidance of Allah…”
~[Al-Qasas, 28:50]
~[Al-Qasas, 28:50]
When you find yourself brooding and lonely, ask yourself which you prefer to be—a slave to your fleeting desires or a slave to your Lord?
SOURCE:
I Got It Covered
http://www.igotitcovered.org/2011/10/12/but-i-love-the-attention/
Thursday, November 10, 2011
If you came to the Quran...
"What a tragic misfortune it would be if you came to the Qur'an and went away empty handed, soul untouched, heart unmoved, life unchanged."
~ Khuram Murad
~ Khuram Murad
SOURCE:
Habibi Halaqas [Facebook]
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Faith...Love...Hope...
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said:
"You see the believers as regards their being merciful among themselves and showing love among themselves and being kind, resembling one body, so that, if any part of the body is not well then the whole body shares the sleeplessness and fever with it."
{Bukhari}
"You see the believers as regards their being merciful among themselves and showing love among themselves and being kind, resembling one body, so that, if any part of the body is not well then the whole body shares the sleeplessness and fever with it."
{Bukhari}
SOURCE:
Islamic Reflections [Facebook]
It's A Secret! - Tell It!
A woman named Maryam once knew a young person at mosque named Aisha. Aisha always seemed effervescent and happy, although Maryam knew she had faced struggles in her life. Her long-awaited marriage had quickly ended in divorce.
She had struggled to get a grip on her single life. She hadn't chosen it, but she decided she would live it with utmost enjoyment and satisfaction. Aisha was active in th...e madressah, in the day trips out, as a leader of the womans sports club, and in the da'wah movement. Maryam enjoyed knowing Aisha. Aisha's whole face seemed to smile and she always greeted Maryam with a hug.
One day she asked Aisha, "How is it that you are always so happy - you have so much energy, and you never seem to get down?"
With her eyes smiling, Aisha said, "I know the secret!"
"What secret is that? What are you talking about?" Maryam asked. Aisha replied, "I'll tell you all about it, but you have to promise to share the 'secret' with others."
Maryam agreed, "Okay, now what is it?"
"The secret is this: I have learned there is little I can do in my life that will make me truly happy. I must depend on Allah to make me happy and meet my needs. When a need arises in my life, I have to trust Allah to supply according to HIS riches. I have learned most of the time I don't need half of what I think I do. HE has never let me down. Since I learned that secret-I am happy."
Maryam's first thought was, That's too simple! But upon reflecting over her own life she recalled how she thought a bigger house would make her happy - but it didn't! She thought a better-paying job would make her happy - but it hadn't. When did she realize her greatest happiness? Sitting on the floor with her grandchildren, eating pizza - a simple gift from Allah.
"God suffices for anyone who relies on Him" ♥
[Quran 65: 3]
[Quran 65: 3]
SOURCE:
http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?206651-It-s-A-Secret-Tell-It!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Weak Imaan vs Strong Imaan
Weak Imaan: Please yourself
Strong Imaan: Please ALLAH
Weak Imaan: Leave it to luck
Strong Imaan: Leave it to ALLAH
Weak Imaan: I’ll start tomorrow
Strong Imaan: Right now! IN SHA ALLAH
Weak Imaan: Enjoy yourself, you are still young
Strong Imaan: Seek knowledge, you are still young
Weak Imaan: Enjoy as if you’ll live forever
Strong Imaan: Worship ALLAH as if you’ll die tomorrow
Weak Imaan: Follow what you believe and your desires
Strong Imaan: Follow the Quran and Sunnah
Weak Imaan: Commit sin; don’t worry, no one will know
Strong Imaan: Stay away from sin. ALLAH is the all seeing, hearing & knowing...
"And of men and AdDawâb (moving living creatures, beasts, etc.), and cattle, in like manner of various colours. It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is AllMighty, OftForgiving"
[Qur'an,35:28]
Strong Imaan: Please ALLAH
Weak Imaan: Leave it to luck
Strong Imaan: Leave it to ALLAH
Weak Imaan: I’ll start tomorrow
Strong Imaan: Right now! IN SHA ALLAH
Weak Imaan: Enjoy yourself, you are still young
Strong Imaan: Seek knowledge, you are still young
Weak Imaan: Enjoy as if you’ll live forever
Strong Imaan: Worship ALLAH as if you’ll die tomorrow
Weak Imaan: Follow what you believe and your desires
Strong Imaan: Follow the Quran and Sunnah
Weak Imaan: Commit sin; don’t worry, no one will know
Strong Imaan: Stay away from sin. ALLAH is the all seeing, hearing & knowing...
"And of men and AdDawâb (moving living creatures, beasts, etc.), and cattle, in like manner of various colours. It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is AllMighty, OftForgiving"
[Qur'an,35:28]
SOURCE:
Daily Qur'anic Verses by Toufique H. Sumon
Monday, November 7, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Recovering from a bad marriage breakup (A Personal Story)
Story of a Muslim sister who had a rough start in her married life … (All names have been deleted). This story is posted in IqraSense.com
When a girl enters marriage, the minimum expectations she has are that she would be able to establish a peaceful, and if possible, friendly relationship with her husband. If she has confidence about herself that she won’t pose any demands of wealth and riches on her husband, she further feels assured that he would be appreciative and there won’t be any scope for quarrels.
It was with such expectations that I entered married life. My husband soon realized that I wasn’t demanding and mentioned to my mother that Allah had given him better than he had expected. And I happily believed that my marital life had started on a proper note and hence will continue on the right track.
But sad to say this anticipation soon met with disappointment as expectations from my husband started rearing their ugly head. These expectations pertained to something that was not in my power to control or provide. I had become pregnant just a month after getting married and within 7 weeks of pregnancy my problems started. I had to consult a gynecologist who said that if I wanted to save the pregnancy, I’d have to take total bed rest. My husband preferred not to follow the doctor’s advice. His mother and elder brother chose to believe that I was being unnecessarily delicate and fussy. They were of the opinion that to survive in this world you need to be tough, and sadly, quite heartlessly they started trying to impart lessons in ‘toughness’ to me by ignoring my genuine need for rest and being totally insensitive to my feelings and pain – both physical and mental.
Well, things came to such a pass that I aborted a 16 weeks’ foetus, first getting scolded by the doctor for not following her instructions, and then faced by the bleak scenario of putting up with taunts about my delicacy which had already started coming from my mother-in-law. My husband was of no help either. Neither could he console me nor did he provide any assurance about the future. When I was in my parents’ house, taking rest, he did not visit me, but kept asking me to return, sometimes threatening, sometimes persuading with false hopes. His total lack of understanding and sympathy spelt out clearly over the phone, made me shed such tears as I hadn’t shed in my 24 years of life. I realized that this relationship could not continue, but was scared of taking the initiative in separation as a Hadith of our Prophet (S.A.W.S.) says that a woman who resorts to ‘Khula’ (divorce sought by the wife) without a valid reason, would not be able to even smell the fragrance of Paradise.
My parents arranged for a meeting with an Islamic scholar, a Mufti, who explained to me that the clause ‘for no valid reason’ is important and this is to ensure that divorce is not taken lightly. He told me that my conscience should guide me, and eventually my honesty with myself is a matter between me and Allah. He also reminded me that Allah is Well Aware of each individual’s capacity of endurance. So, wanting to give my marriage a second chance, I went back to see if there were any changes (as my husband had been promising me). However, within four days I realized that nothing had changed, my husband actually telling me that he was doing me a favor out of pity for my “Kismet”. I told my mother that I was worried about the future (of a divorcee) and hence chose to continue the relationship which now had nothing for me. My mother asked me to visualize a life all alone and compare it with the present one and see which condition I would prefer. I immediately said, ‘Being alone’. She said if that were the case there was no point in continuing such a relationship. I finally opted out of it.
My first reaction was, “Thank God I’m following Islam which has a provision for a woman to end a relationship that holds only suffering for her.” There was no need to resort to any long drawn out court case.
I told my parents not to blame themselves for not having made enough enquiries about the boy, since one can’t know before hand how he is going to treat his wife. (Islam closes the door for “If I had done this or that…..” Everything that happens, happens according to Allah’s Will (concept of Qada wal-Qadr) which has to be accepted without complaints, but with dependence on Him and prayers and hopes for the future.)
I thanked Allah that I was still physically and mentally sound and had enough education to be independent and not a burden on my parents. (We should be grateful to Allah for whatever Blessings are still being enjoyed by us.)
Having gone through a miscarriage I wasn’t sure whether I’d be able to carry a pregnancy full term. So when my parents brought up the question of second marriage I said I didn’t mind marrying a widower and accepting his kids.
Having stayed in the first relationship for 6 months, I had guilty feelings about having caused hurt to a person’s feelings by breaking the bond. My mother advised me to pray for him, since we are all human beings liable to commit blunders. He had committed a blunder of not understanding a woman’s delicacy (of constitution) and feelings, but that didn’t mean that we should become vengeful and resort to anger or accusations. So I prayed for him as I was praying for myself and this gave me peace of mind. (In the Quran, where the provision of ‘Khula’- divorce initiated by the woman – is mentioned, the instruction given by Allah is that both should separate ‘gracefully’ and Allah Will provide for both.) My parents and I tried our best to follow Quranic instructions closely.
I am now happy to share with you that a few years ago I got married to my present husband who was still unmarried. It wasn’t as if he knew me or my nature. He was a total stranger to us. He was working abroad. When someone asked him why he chose to marry a divorcee while he himself had not yet been married, he said he was fulfilling a Sunnah of our Prophet (S.A.W.S.) since our Prophet also had married a divorcee. He kept asking my parents whether they had taken my consent.
It is 4 years now since we’ve been married and he has proved to be a genuine person. He follows Islam as it should be followed; treats me as a companion and friend; has never given me the feeling that he has done a favor to me. And when I again needed bed rest during pregnancy, I got it. He prayed for a daughter and Allah (S.W.T.) has blessed us with a daughter. Alhamdolillah I consider myself really blessed by Allah.
Lessons learned:
(1) Don’t let obstacles deter you from your faith in Allah.
(2) Obstacles in life sometimes pave the way for a better life.
(3) No matter what your situation, Allah will find a way for you if you have Tawakkul in Him.
(4) If you get into an unpleasant situation with another Muslim, don’t become vengeful. On the other hand, by having a big heart and praying for the other person not only will help that person but will have angels praying for you (per a hadith) and improve your situation, as well as will earn you Allah’s pleasure.
(5) Even in the toughest of times, we should be grateful to Allah and recognize His Blessings on us.
SOURCE:
http://www.iqrasense.com/community-sharing/recovering-from-a-bad-marriage-breakup-a-personal-story.html
When a girl enters marriage, the minimum expectations she has are that she would be able to establish a peaceful, and if possible, friendly relationship with her husband. If she has confidence about herself that she won’t pose any demands of wealth and riches on her husband, she further feels assured that he would be appreciative and there won’t be any scope for quarrels.
It was with such expectations that I entered married life. My husband soon realized that I wasn’t demanding and mentioned to my mother that Allah had given him better than he had expected. And I happily believed that my marital life had started on a proper note and hence will continue on the right track.
But sad to say this anticipation soon met with disappointment as expectations from my husband started rearing their ugly head. These expectations pertained to something that was not in my power to control or provide. I had become pregnant just a month after getting married and within 7 weeks of pregnancy my problems started. I had to consult a gynecologist who said that if I wanted to save the pregnancy, I’d have to take total bed rest. My husband preferred not to follow the doctor’s advice. His mother and elder brother chose to believe that I was being unnecessarily delicate and fussy. They were of the opinion that to survive in this world you need to be tough, and sadly, quite heartlessly they started trying to impart lessons in ‘toughness’ to me by ignoring my genuine need for rest and being totally insensitive to my feelings and pain – both physical and mental.
Well, things came to such a pass that I aborted a 16 weeks’ foetus, first getting scolded by the doctor for not following her instructions, and then faced by the bleak scenario of putting up with taunts about my delicacy which had already started coming from my mother-in-law. My husband was of no help either. Neither could he console me nor did he provide any assurance about the future. When I was in my parents’ house, taking rest, he did not visit me, but kept asking me to return, sometimes threatening, sometimes persuading with false hopes. His total lack of understanding and sympathy spelt out clearly over the phone, made me shed such tears as I hadn’t shed in my 24 years of life. I realized that this relationship could not continue, but was scared of taking the initiative in separation as a Hadith of our Prophet (S.A.W.S.) says that a woman who resorts to ‘Khula’ (divorce sought by the wife) without a valid reason, would not be able to even smell the fragrance of Paradise.
My parents arranged for a meeting with an Islamic scholar, a Mufti, who explained to me that the clause ‘for no valid reason’ is important and this is to ensure that divorce is not taken lightly. He told me that my conscience should guide me, and eventually my honesty with myself is a matter between me and Allah. He also reminded me that Allah is Well Aware of each individual’s capacity of endurance. So, wanting to give my marriage a second chance, I went back to see if there were any changes (as my husband had been promising me). However, within four days I realized that nothing had changed, my husband actually telling me that he was doing me a favor out of pity for my “Kismet”. I told my mother that I was worried about the future (of a divorcee) and hence chose to continue the relationship which now had nothing for me. My mother asked me to visualize a life all alone and compare it with the present one and see which condition I would prefer. I immediately said, ‘Being alone’. She said if that were the case there was no point in continuing such a relationship. I finally opted out of it.
My first reaction was, “Thank God I’m following Islam which has a provision for a woman to end a relationship that holds only suffering for her.” There was no need to resort to any long drawn out court case.
I told my parents not to blame themselves for not having made enough enquiries about the boy, since one can’t know before hand how he is going to treat his wife. (Islam closes the door for “If I had done this or that…..” Everything that happens, happens according to Allah’s Will (concept of Qada wal-Qadr) which has to be accepted without complaints, but with dependence on Him and prayers and hopes for the future.)
I thanked Allah that I was still physically and mentally sound and had enough education to be independent and not a burden on my parents. (We should be grateful to Allah for whatever Blessings are still being enjoyed by us.)
Having gone through a miscarriage I wasn’t sure whether I’d be able to carry a pregnancy full term. So when my parents brought up the question of second marriage I said I didn’t mind marrying a widower and accepting his kids.
Having stayed in the first relationship for 6 months, I had guilty feelings about having caused hurt to a person’s feelings by breaking the bond. My mother advised me to pray for him, since we are all human beings liable to commit blunders. He had committed a blunder of not understanding a woman’s delicacy (of constitution) and feelings, but that didn’t mean that we should become vengeful and resort to anger or accusations. So I prayed for him as I was praying for myself and this gave me peace of mind. (In the Quran, where the provision of ‘Khula’- divorce initiated by the woman – is mentioned, the instruction given by Allah is that both should separate ‘gracefully’ and Allah Will provide for both.) My parents and I tried our best to follow Quranic instructions closely.
I am now happy to share with you that a few years ago I got married to my present husband who was still unmarried. It wasn’t as if he knew me or my nature. He was a total stranger to us. He was working abroad. When someone asked him why he chose to marry a divorcee while he himself had not yet been married, he said he was fulfilling a Sunnah of our Prophet (S.A.W.S.) since our Prophet also had married a divorcee. He kept asking my parents whether they had taken my consent.
It is 4 years now since we’ve been married and he has proved to be a genuine person. He follows Islam as it should be followed; treats me as a companion and friend; has never given me the feeling that he has done a favor to me. And when I again needed bed rest during pregnancy, I got it. He prayed for a daughter and Allah (S.W.T.) has blessed us with a daughter. Alhamdolillah I consider myself really blessed by Allah.
Lessons learned:
(1) Don’t let obstacles deter you from your faith in Allah.
(2) Obstacles in life sometimes pave the way for a better life.
(3) No matter what your situation, Allah will find a way for you if you have Tawakkul in Him.
(4) If you get into an unpleasant situation with another Muslim, don’t become vengeful. On the other hand, by having a big heart and praying for the other person not only will help that person but will have angels praying for you (per a hadith) and improve your situation, as well as will earn you Allah’s pleasure.
(5) Even in the toughest of times, we should be grateful to Allah and recognize His Blessings on us.
May Allah ease all our affairs and provide us the right perspective and courage to face them!
SOURCE:
http://www.iqrasense.com/community-sharing/recovering-from-a-bad-marriage-breakup-a-personal-story.html
The Power of Words...
It had been an exceptionally hard day for me, about 3 years ago. Everything seemed to be out of place and one thing after another was going wrong.
I headed over to the University Center to get a bite to eat—maybe food would calm my nerves. At the time, I had been wearing niqab (the face veil), but that was the least of my worries, or so I thought. As I stood in line to get my food, I glanced behind me and noticed a few Muslim brothers. I was about to extend my salaam (greetings of peace) to them when I caught wind of what they were saying. They were talking about ME! ‘Why does she think she can dress that way? Who does she think she is?!’ On normal days, their comments would have had no effect on me, but on that day, they went straight to my heart. Perhaps their comments were like the straw that broke the camel’s back, because instantly tears began to flow down my face, which of course no one could see. I left the food line, disheartened, and walked away hoping to find a place to be alone and be at peace at last.
I walked for a good 5 minutes, trying to compose myself before I got to my destination. I reached the building I was aiming for and began to walk up the stairs as I felt a tap on my shoulder and a whispered, “Wait!” I turned around and found a woman I didn’t know, panting, trying to catch her breath.
I waited until she was able to speak and what she said next took me by complete surprise. She looked me in the eye and said, “I’ve been following you, trying to catch up to you for 5 minutes! I just wanted you to know that I admire your strength in wearing what you believe in. More power to you and may the God you believe in bless you.” And that was it.
That’s all she said. She turned around and walked away, without telling me her name or wanting anything from me. Instantly my pain began to melt and I began to smile. It was her kind words that made my day so much brighter. It was her kind words that reminded me why I was doing what I was doing: God. The woman didn’t know how much I needed to hear some sort of uplifting words. She didn’t know that I was having a horrible day, but she saw an opportunity to say something good, and she seized it.
It was on that day that I realized the power of words. The power that our beloved Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) was talking about when he said:
“Indeed a servant will speak a word pleasing to Allah that he thinks to be insignificant, but because of it Allah raises him by many degrees. And indeed a servant will speak a word displeasing to Allah that he thinks to be insignificant, but because of it, He will consign him to the Hellfire.”
So many times we say things that we don’t think through. We don’t think about the effects of our words. Those brothers, whom I hold no grudge against alhamdulilah (praise be to God), probably forgot the conversation they had minutes after I left, not realizing the weight of their words. And that woman probably forgot the conversation we had, minutes after she left, not realizing the weight of her words. But as we can see, years later, I still have not forgotten.
It is through such an example that we can come to think that a word is never too small to be hurtful nor too small to be beneficial. We should consider any word that we speak, out of fear that this word may be the word that causes our ultimate destruction. We should rush to say any kind and helpful word that we can, out of hope that this word will be the cause of our rising in rank. May Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) cause us to be of those who are raised in rank by our words and never be condemned to hell-fire.
SOURCE:
Posted by Reehab Ramadan
http://www.suhaibwebb.com/personaldvlpt/character/the-power-of-words/
I headed over to the University Center to get a bite to eat—maybe food would calm my nerves. At the time, I had been wearing niqab (the face veil), but that was the least of my worries, or so I thought. As I stood in line to get my food, I glanced behind me and noticed a few Muslim brothers. I was about to extend my salaam (greetings of peace) to them when I caught wind of what they were saying. They were talking about ME! ‘Why does she think she can dress that way? Who does she think she is?!’ On normal days, their comments would have had no effect on me, but on that day, they went straight to my heart. Perhaps their comments were like the straw that broke the camel’s back, because instantly tears began to flow down my face, which of course no one could see. I left the food line, disheartened, and walked away hoping to find a place to be alone and be at peace at last.
I walked for a good 5 minutes, trying to compose myself before I got to my destination. I reached the building I was aiming for and began to walk up the stairs as I felt a tap on my shoulder and a whispered, “Wait!” I turned around and found a woman I didn’t know, panting, trying to catch her breath.
I waited until she was able to speak and what she said next took me by complete surprise. She looked me in the eye and said, “I’ve been following you, trying to catch up to you for 5 minutes! I just wanted you to know that I admire your strength in wearing what you believe in. More power to you and may the God you believe in bless you.” And that was it.
That’s all she said. She turned around and walked away, without telling me her name or wanting anything from me. Instantly my pain began to melt and I began to smile. It was her kind words that made my day so much brighter. It was her kind words that reminded me why I was doing what I was doing: God. The woman didn’t know how much I needed to hear some sort of uplifting words. She didn’t know that I was having a horrible day, but she saw an opportunity to say something good, and she seized it.
It was on that day that I realized the power of words. The power that our beloved Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) was talking about when he said:
“Indeed a servant will speak a word pleasing to Allah that he thinks to be insignificant, but because of it Allah raises him by many degrees. And indeed a servant will speak a word displeasing to Allah that he thinks to be insignificant, but because of it, He will consign him to the Hellfire.”
So many times we say things that we don’t think through. We don’t think about the effects of our words. Those brothers, whom I hold no grudge against alhamdulilah (praise be to God), probably forgot the conversation they had minutes after I left, not realizing the weight of their words. And that woman probably forgot the conversation we had, minutes after she left, not realizing the weight of her words. But as we can see, years later, I still have not forgotten.
It is through such an example that we can come to think that a word is never too small to be hurtful nor too small to be beneficial. We should consider any word that we speak, out of fear that this word may be the word that causes our ultimate destruction. We should rush to say any kind and helpful word that we can, out of hope that this word will be the cause of our rising in rank. May Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) cause us to be of those who are raised in rank by our words and never be condemned to hell-fire.
“Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs.”
—Pearl Strachan
—Pearl Strachan
SOURCE:
Posted by Reehab Ramadan
http://www.suhaibwebb.com/personaldvlpt/character/the-power-of-words/
Monday, October 31, 2011
Once a Flower met a Pearl...
One day, a brilliantly beautiful and fragrant flower
with attractive colors met a pearl that lives far in the bottom
of the sea and has none of these characteristics.
Both got acquainted with each other.
The flower said: "Our family is large; roses and daisies are
members of the family. And there are many other species that
are various and countless; each has a distinctive scent, appearance etc."
Suddenly, a tinge of distress appeared on the flower.
"Nothing accounts for sorrow in your talk;
so why are depressed?"
The pearl asked.
"Human beings deal with us carelessly; they slight us.
They don't grow us for our sake but to get pleasure
from our fragrance and beautiful appearance.
They throw us on the street or in the garbage can
after we are dispossessed of the most valuable properties;
brilliance and fragrance."
The flower sighed. And then the flower said to the pearl:
"Speak to me about your life! How do you live?
How do you feel it? You are buried in the bottom of the sea."
The pearl answered: "Although I have none of your
distinctive colors and sweet scents, humans think I am precious.
They do the impossible to procure me. They go on long journeys,
dive deep in the seas searching for me. You might be
astounded to know that the further I lay,
the more beautiful and brilliant I become. That's what
upraises my value in their thought. I live in a thick shell
isolated in the dark seas.
However, I'm happy and proud to be in a safe place far from mischievous hands and eyes, waiting for the right man who would realize my true value, who would be ready to go deep in the ocean to have me and cherish my protected beauty."
Do you know what the Flower and the Pearl symbolize?
The Flower is the unveiled woman (who shows her charms)
&
The Pearl is the veiled woman (who conceals her beauty)
with attractive colors met a pearl that lives far in the bottom
of the sea and has none of these characteristics.
Both got acquainted with each other.
The flower said: "Our family is large; roses and daisies are
members of the family. And there are many other species that
are various and countless; each has a distinctive scent, appearance etc."
Suddenly, a tinge of distress appeared on the flower.
"Nothing accounts for sorrow in your talk;
so why are depressed?"
The pearl asked.
"Human beings deal with us carelessly; they slight us.
They don't grow us for our sake but to get pleasure
from our fragrance and beautiful appearance.
They throw us on the street or in the garbage can
after we are dispossessed of the most valuable properties;
brilliance and fragrance."
The flower sighed. And then the flower said to the pearl:
"Speak to me about your life! How do you live?
How do you feel it? You are buried in the bottom of the sea."
The pearl answered: "Although I have none of your
distinctive colors and sweet scents, humans think I am precious.
They do the impossible to procure me. They go on long journeys,
dive deep in the seas searching for me. You might be
astounded to know that the further I lay,
the more beautiful and brilliant I become. That's what
upraises my value in their thought. I live in a thick shell
isolated in the dark seas.
However, I'm happy and proud to be in a safe place far from mischievous hands and eyes, waiting for the right man who would realize my true value, who would be ready to go deep in the ocean to have me and cherish my protected beauty."
Do you know what the Flower and the Pearl symbolize?
The Flower is the unveiled woman (who shows her charms)
&
The Pearl is the veiled woman (who conceals her beauty)
SOURCE:
Islamic Reflections
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
There are Four Qualities of a GOOD FRIEND:
SOURCE:
https://www.facebook.com/YaAllah.iNeedYourGuidence
Saturday, October 22, 2011
The Flower and the Butterfly
Once there was a man who asked God for a flower and a butterfly. But instead God have him a cactus and a caterpillar.
The man was sad, he didn't understand why his request was mistaken. Then he thought, "Oh well, God has to many people to care for..."
And he decided not to question.
After some time, the man went to check up on his request that he had left forgotten.
To his surprise from the thorny ugly cactus...
The man was sad, he didn't understand why his request was mistaken. Then he thought, "Oh well, God has to many people to care for..."
And he decided not to question.
After some time, the man went to check up on his request that he had left forgotten.
To his surprise from the thorny ugly cactus...
And the unsightly caterpillar had been transformed...
God does everything right!
His way is ALWAYS the best way,
even to us it seems all wrong.
If you asked God for one thing and received another,
TRUST that He will give you what you need at the appropriate time.
What you want is not always what you need!
God never fails to grant our petitions,
so keep on going for Him
without doubting or murmuring.
Today's THORN...
Is tomorrow's FLOWER!
His way is ALWAYS the best way,
even to us it seems all wrong.
If you asked God for one thing and received another,
TRUST that He will give you what you need at the appropriate time.
What you want is not always what you need!
God never fails to grant our petitions,
so keep on going for Him
without doubting or murmuring.
Today's THORN...
Is tomorrow's FLOWER!
SOURCE:
Islamic Reflections [Facebook]
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.154913264576100.41581.124494764284617&type=1
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Don't let a day pass without...
Don't let a day pass without...
✔- Thanking and remembering ALLAH
✔- Asking for forgiveness and rectifying bad deeds
✔- Fulfilling your Salah on time
✔- Doing any type of charity [even a smile]
✔- Reading & understanding ayat from the Qur’aan
✔- Practicing Islam and making dua for the Ummah
✔- Remembering death, fearing hellfire and striving for jannah Insha'ALLAH
SOURCE:
Habibi Halaqas
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150371479999697&set=a.191499554696.121620.151271879696&type=1&theater
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Death of One's Child...
“When the child of a person dies, Allaah says to His angels: ‘You have taken the soul of the child of My slave?’ They say: ‘Yes.’ He says: ‘You have taken the apple of his eye?’ They say: ‘Yes.’ He says: ‘What did My slave say?’ They say: ‘He praised You and said innaa Lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon.’ And Allaah says: ‘Build for My slave a house in Paradise, and call it the house of praise.’”
Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1021; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi
The death of one of one's children is a screen against the Fire.
SOURCE:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=262828350425288&set=a.165542176820573.27792.165535590154565&type=1&theater
islamqa, fatwa no. 71161
A Good Deed
If someone does bad to you, be patient
If someone harms you, be forgiving
If someone deals harshly, be gentle
If someone withholds from you, be generous
If someone wrongs you, be just
If someone argues with you, be silent
If someone dejects you, be optimistic
If someone accuses you, be honest
If someone proves you wrong, be humble
If someone makes a mistake, be merciful
The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one which is better (i.e. Allah orders the faithful believers to be patient at the time of anger, and to excuse those who treat them badly) then verily he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend.
{Fussilat, 41:8}
If someone harms you, be forgiving
If someone deals harshly, be gentle
If someone withholds from you, be generous
If someone wrongs you, be just
If someone argues with you, be silent
If someone dejects you, be optimistic
If someone accuses you, be honest
If someone proves you wrong, be humble
If someone makes a mistake, be merciful
The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one which is better (i.e. Allah orders the faithful believers to be patient at the time of anger, and to excuse those who treat them badly) then verily he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend.
{Fussilat, 41:8}
By Toufique H. Sumon
SOURCE:
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