'Ali ibn al-Maymoon al-'Abbassi was a governor and son of the Caliph. He lived a life of opulence in a large castle. Anything he wanted in this world was easy for him. One day, looking down from a balcony in the castle, he saw a man toiling in the fields. On succeeding days, 'Ali paid more and more attention to the man and witnessed that he always worked straight through the … [Read more...] about From Being a Governor to Becoming a Carpenter.
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Prepare for Bad Times by Being Thankful When All Is
Prepare for Bad Times by Being Thankful When All Is Well. Supplicate often in times of comfort, peace, and well-being. Among the characteristics of the believer is that he is thankful and resolute:he sharpens the arrow before releasing it from the bow, and he turns to Allah before he is afflicted. The opposites of the believer in this regard are both the vile disbeliever and … [Read more...] about Prepare for Bad Times by Being Thankful When All Is
The Benefits One Reaps by Being Contented.
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.
Being Remembered After Death Is a Second Life.
Being given a second life is a great blessing. Many are those who have purchased this life not with wealth or position, but with deeds. Ibraheem (Abraham) supplicated to His Lord to be remembered well by others and to be prayed for. 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the children of Harim ibn Sinaan, "What has Zuhayr given you, and what have you given him?" They said, … [Read more...] about Being Remembered After Death Is a Second Life.
Being Pleased With Allah.
We should know that if we are pleased with Allah, He is pleased with us. Therefore if you are pleased with a small amount of sustenance, He will be pleased with you for your small deeds. And if you are pleased no matter what the situation, then you will find that you have earned your Lord's pleasure, and you will realize that Allah is most pleased with sincere people who are … [Read more...] about Being Pleased With Allah.