Every Muslim needs a helpful, loving brother - to turn to, to share joys and hardships with, and to reciprocate affection. "And appoint for me a helper from my family; Haroon [Aaron], my brother. Increase my strength with him, and let him share my task [of conveying Allah s Message and Prophethood]. That we may glorify You much, And remember You much." (Quran 20:29-34) "They … [Read more...] about The Importance of Having a Good Friend.
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Ten Gems for a Good and Noble Life.
1. Wake up in the last third of the night to beg forgiveness from Allah. "And those who pray and beg Allah s Pardon in the last hours of the night." (Quran 3:17) 2. At least once in a while, seclude yourself from people in order to contemplate. "And [those who] think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth..." (Quran 3:191) 3. Stay in the company of the … [Read more...] about Ten Gems for a Good and Noble Life.
The Good Life.
Everything that we discussed in previous chapters concerning happiness can be summed up in the following:Have faith in Allah, Lord of all that exists. All else that we mentioned hitherto is useless and is of no benefit unless you have faith in Allah. Believing in Allah as your Lord, in Muhammad as His Messenger and accepting Islam as your religion - these must be your … [Read more...] about The Good Life.
Doing Good to Others Gives Comfort to the Heart.
The first person who benefits from an act of charity is the benefactor himself, by seeing changes in himself and in his manners, by finding peace, by watching a smile form on the lips of another person. If you find yourself to be in difficulty or distress, show kindness to others, and you will be the first to find solace and comfort. Give to the needy, defend the oppressed, … [Read more...] about Doing Good to Others Gives Comfort to the Heart.
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.