Contentment offers safety in that the contented heart is healthy and free from deceit, corruption, and rancor. And it is only a sound and healthy heart that will be saved from Allah's punishment, a heart that is safe and free from doubt, disbelief, and the various tricks of the devil. Such a heart is only concerned about how to please Allah. "Say:'Allah [sent it down].' Then … [Read more...] about Safety Is in Contentment.
Contentment
The Fruits of Contentment.
"Allah is pleased with them and they with Him." (Qur'an 5:119) Contentment bears many blessed fruits. More than anything else, by being contented with that which is decreed, one is able to soar to the highest levels of faith and truthfulness. Some might wish for only good to befall them, for only pleasant things to occur in their lives, but that is not what being Allah's … [Read more...] about The Fruits of Contentment.
Another Word on Contentment.
The desires of one who is contented are subservient to what his Lord wants from him. meaning that which Allah loves and that with which He is pleased. Hence, contentment and the blind following of one's own desires can never coexist in the same heart. And if one has a share of the former and a share of the latter, his heart will be conquered by the stronger of the two. "'And I … [Read more...] about Another Word on Contentment.
The Fruit of Contentment Is Thankfulness.
Contentment leads to thankfulness, which is among the highest levels of faith. In truth, it is the reality of faith. The epitome of all the differing levels of righteousness is thankfulness of Allah. And the one who is not content with Allah's favors and rulings and with His giving and His taking away is not thankful to Him. Indeed, the thankful person is the most blessed and … [Read more...] about The Fruit of Contentment Is Thankfulness.
Contentment Even after Being Ruined.
A man from the tribe of Bani 'Abs left his town in search for a number of camels that had gone astray. He was away from his home for three days. He was a rich man whom Allah had blessed with great wealth (camels, goats and cows) and a large family. His wealth and children were situated on a vast piece of property. Comfort and opulence surrounded him and his family while it … [Read more...] about Contentment Even after Being Ruined.
