During hard times, if one remains contented with one's situation, one is able to remain calm and composed, but moreover, one shows a true belief in the promise of Allah and his Messenger (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him). It is as if his heart has a voice that says: "This is what Allah and His Messenger [Muhammad] had promised us, and Allah and His Messenger had … [Read more...] about The Benefits One Reaps by Being Contented.
How to Deal With Bitter Criticism.
Those who are ignorant have uttered curses at Allah, the Exalted, the Creator of all that exists, so what treatment should we, who are full of faults, expect from people. You will always have to face criticism, which in its onslaught is like an interminable war:it shows no sign of ending. As long as you shine, give, produce, and have an effect upon others, then disapproval and … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Bitter Criticism.
IslamicMuslimsProducts DBS Quote 081 – Don’t Be Sad – Live Today As If It Is the Last Day of Your Life.
"Don't be sad: live today as if it is the last day of your life. With this frame of mind and outlook towards life, you have no reason to allow sadness or anger to steal the little time you have." [REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad] … [Read more...] about IslamicMuslimsProducts DBS Quote 081 – Don’t Be Sad – Live Today As If It Is the Last Day of Your Life.
Avoid being Artificial.
I once read a poem of Abu Reeshah and was instantly captivated by his words. I memorized the poem and studied Abu Reeshah'sstyle. Soon afterwards, I had to present a poem at a school recital, so I tried to copy Abu Reesha's style - the only problem being that I am not Abu Reesha. Hence the words that came out lacked coherence, and the poem in general was stale and insipid. … [Read more...] about Avoid being Artificial.
To Him Do the Good Words Ascend.
Allah's Messenger (Blessings and Peace be upon him) taught his Companions a number of beautiful invocations, invocations that were brief in length but far-reaching in their implications. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) to teach him a supplication, and he answered: "Say:'O' my Lord, verily I have greatly … [Read more...] about To Him Do the Good Words Ascend.