"My soul that owns things is itself departing, Then why should I cry when something leaves me." The whole world, with all its gold, silver, positions, and mansions does not deserve even a teardrop. In a Hadith related by Tirmidhi, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) said: "The world is cursed, and what is in it is cursed, except the remembrance of Allah, … [Read more...] about Your Reward Is Paradise.
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Remind Yourself of Paradise, Which Is As Wide As Are
Remind Yourself of Paradise, Which Is As Wide As Are the Heavens and the Earth. If you are hungry in this world, if you are sad, ill or oppressed, remember the eternal bliss of Paradise. If you do this, then your losses are really profits and the hardships you face are really gifts. The most wise of people are those that work for the Hereafter, because it is better and … [Read more...] about Remind Yourself of Paradise, Which Is As Wide As Are
Perfect Comfort and Rest Are in Paradise.
"Verily, We have created man in toil." (Quran 90:4) Imam Ahmad was asked, "When is there rest?" He answered, "When you put your foot in Paradise you will find rest." There is neither rest nor comfort of a lasting nature until one enters Paradise. This life is full of problems, trials, ordeals, sickness, and worries. A colleague of mine from Nigeria told me that, when he … [Read more...] about Perfect Comfort and Rest Are in Paradise.
Everlastingness and Paradise Are There, and Not Here!
Do you wish to stay young, healthy, rich, and immortal? If you desire these things, you will not find them in this world; however, you can find them in the Hereafter. Allah, the Exalted, has decreed misery and impermanence for this world. He called this life a trifle and an enjoyment of deception. There is a well-known poet from long ago, who for the greater part of his life … [Read more...] about Everlastingness and Paradise Are There, and Not Here!