1. Do I put off living in the present because of fears and apprehensions about the future or because of hopes of the magical garden beyond the horizon? 2. Do I embitter my present life by mulling over events that occurred in the past? 3. Do I wake up in the morning with an intention of spending my day usefully? 4. Do I find that I am benefiting from my life when I try to … [Read more...] about Grieve Not and Ask Yourself the Following Questions.
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Do Not Grieve Over the Person Who Forgets or Denies
Do Not Grieve Over the Person Who Forgets or Denies the Favors You Once Gave to Him, for Your Desire Should Be Solely for the Reward of Allah. Perform righteous deeds purely and sincerely for the pleasure of Allah, and do not expect either congratulation or gratitude from any person. Do not take it to heart if you confer a favor upon someone and he then turns out to be … [Read more...] about Do Not Grieve Over the Person Who Forgets or Denies
Grieve Not Over Unworthy Things.
By being unconcerned over trifles, you display a virtue that will bring you happiness, for the one who is lofty in his aims is engrossed only with concern for the Hereafter. One of our pious predecessors advised one of his brothers with the following words: "Be concerned about this only:about meeting Allah, about standing in front of Him, and about the Hereafter." That Day … [Read more...] about Grieve Not Over Unworthy Things.
Do Not Grieve Over That Which Has Passed You by
Do Not Grieve Over That Which Has Passed You by in Life, for Indeed You Have Been Blessed With Much. Contemplate the many favors and gifts that Allah has bestowed upon you and be thankful to Him for them. Remind yourself of Allah's many blessings, for He, the Almighty, said: And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them. (Quran 16:18) And … [Read more...] about Do Not Grieve Over That Which Has Passed You by
Do Not Grieve If Others Inflict upon You Harm or
Do Not Grieve If Others Inflict upon You Harm or Pain, Nor Should You Grieve If You Are Oppressed or Are the Subject of Envy. Shaykh al-Islam (Ibn Taymiyyah) said: "The believer does not seek quarrel or revenge; nor does he find blame or fault in others." [SOURCE: Laa Tahzaan - Don't Be Sad] … [Read more...] about Do Not Grieve If Others Inflict upon You Harm or