The following words are ascribed to Anusherwan: "Calamity in this life is of two kinds. The first kind allows for a way out:worrying is its remedy. The second kind permits for no solution or way out:patience is its cure." It is also said that, "Whoever follows patience, success will follow him." It has also been said: "Strive to remain alive by seeking out death. For how … [Read more...] about What the Wise Say about Patience.
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The Wrong Way to Go about Things…
I recently read two famous books, both of which are deprived of that ease and simplicity that the Shari'ah intends for us. The first is Ihyaa ' al- 'Uloom ad-Deen by Ghazali. He gathered in it a number of Ahaadeeth (Hadiths), many of which are either weak or fabricated. He built upon them rules and principles that he thought were the greatest means of bringing a slave closer … [Read more...] about The Wrong Way to Go about Things…
Things That Bring about Happiness.
1. Good deeds: "Whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, while he [or she] is a true believer [of Islamic Monotheism] verily, to him We will give a good life [in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision]..." (Qur'an 16:97) 2. A pious wife: " 'Our Lord! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes...'" (Quran … [Read more...] about Things That Bring about Happiness.
Pause to Think about Hardships.
Do not be sad, for sadness will weaken your determination and the quality of your worship. One of the offshoots of depression is that it often causes one to be pessimistic, to find blame in everyone,including - and we seek refuge in Allah - Allah Himself. Do not be sad, for sadness, grief, and anxiety are the roots of mental problems, the sources of stress. Do not be sad, for … [Read more...] about Pause to Think about Hardships.
A Few Words about the Foolish.
In the magazine Ar-Risaalah I found an interesting article on Communism, written by Zayyaat The Russians sent a spacecraft to outer space and after it returned, one of their astronauts was quoted in Pravda as saying, "We ascended to the sky and we found no god there, no paradise, no hell, and no angels." In response, Zayyaat wrote, "Truly amazing you are, O' red fools. Do you … [Read more...] about A Few Words about the Foolish.