The more the body enjoys, the more the soul become sullied, and there is safety in having little. Taking only that which you need from this world is an early comfort that Allah bestows upon those whom He pleases among His slaves. Verily! We will inherit the earth and whatsoever is thereon. (Quran 19:40) One poet said: "Water, bread, and shade, These form a most worthy … [Read more...] about Grieve Not Over Being Poor.
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Do Not Feel Sad Over Fears For What May Happen.
Do Not Feel Sad Over Fears For What May Happen. In the Torah, the following has been related: "Most of what is feared to occur, never happens!" This means that most apprehensions and fears of impending difficulty fail to take shape in reality. Conjectures of the mind are far greater in number and in scope than the things that actually happen in life. An Arab poet said: "I … [Read more...] about Do Not Feel Sad Over Fears For What May Happen.
Do Not Grieve Over the Hurt That Is Inflicted Upon
Do Not Grieve Over the Hurt That Is Inflicted Upon You by Others, and Forgive Those That Have Ill-Treated You. The price of jealousy and rancor is enormous; it is the price that the revengeful person pays in exchange for his malice towards others. He pays with his heart, flesh, and blood. His peace, his relaxation,and his happiness - these he forsakes because he desires the … [Read more...] about Do Not Grieve Over the Hurt That Is Inflicted Upon
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.
