They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance... (Quran 3:111) ...and be not distressed because of what they plot. (Quran 16:127) ...and harm them not. And put your trust in Allah... (Quran 33:48) ...but Allah cleared him [Moosa] of that which they alleged... (Quran 33:69) An Arab poet said: 'The vast ocean feels no harm, When the boy pitches into it a … [Read more...] about Grieve Not When Others Blame and Disparage You.
Don't Be Sad
Travel in the Land…
"Say [O' Muhammad]:Travel in the land..." (Quran 6:11) There is one activity worthy of mention here, because it both gives pleasure and removes dark clouds that may hang over you; namely, for you to travel through the lands, observe the open book of creation, and appreciate all of its wonders. During your journeys, you can see gardens of splendor and beautiful green meadows. … [Read more...] about Travel in the Land…
Perform the Late-Night Voluntary Prayers.
To stand for prayer late at night, when no human can see you, gives tranquility and serenity to the heart. In an authentic Hadith, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) said that waking up late at night, remembering Allah, making ablution, and then standing for prayer makes one active and joyful. "They used to sleep but little by night [invoking their Lord and … [Read more...] about Perform the Late-Night Voluntary Prayers.
Enough for You Is Your Home.
The words 'isolation' and 'seclusion' have a special meaning in our religion:to stay away from evil and its perpetrators, and to keep those who are foolish at a distance. When you seclude yourself from evil in this manner, you will have an opportunity to reflect, to think, to graze in the meadows of enlightenment. When you isolate yourself from things that divert you from … [Read more...] about Enough for You Is Your Home.
People Should Depend on You, and Not You on Them.
People Should Depend on You, and Not You on Them. The noble hearted one works for people and does not allow them to serve him. Therefore he doesn't embark on a project that will require him to rely upon others. In helping others, people have a limit or point, up to which they are willing to strive and sacrifice for others. And this limit is seldom exceeded. Consider Husain … [Read more...] about People Should Depend on You, and Not You on Them.