One's welfare in the Hereafter hinges upon how one conducts oneself in this life. It is imperative for every person to bear in mind the link between this life and the next, for some have wrongly thought that there is only this world; they spend their time gathering things and becoming attached to this life, a life that is fleeting. Then they die with their wishes and … [Read more...] about The life of this world.
Life
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.
Do Not Grieve – There Is Another Life to Come.
Do Not Grieve - There Is Another Life to Come. The day will come when Allah will gather together the first of the creation and the last of it. The knowledge of this occurrence alone should reassure you of Allah's justice. So whoever's money is usurped here shall find it there; whoever is oppressed here shall find justice carried out there; and whoever oppresses here shall find … [Read more...] about Do Not Grieve – There Is Another Life to Come.
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.
The Reality of This Life.
One will be happy to the degree that one remembers Allah and recites His Book. And after considering this principle, one may estimate his worth in this world and in the Hereafter. "And were it not that all mankind would have become of one community [all disbelievers, desiring worldly life only], We would have provided for those who disbelieve in the Most Beneficent [Allah], … [Read more...] about The Reality of This Life.