When the believer is overcome by misfortune, only by repenting can he truly find a way out of his difficulties. Rather than looking outward, at extrinsic influences, the believer should search inward see that he is blameworthy and deserves what has befallen him. Only when he reaches this level of consciousness can he begin the process of correcting, or in some cases redressing, … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.
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Those who have knowledge about Allah agree that when you get to the point of losing all hope, it means that Allah has entrusted to you your own affairs. And when you have trust and hope in Allah, it means that Allah has guided you to goodness. Allah's slaves are always swaying from the first state to the second. During the period of a single hour, one can have his share of … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.
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As for the prayer, its significance - or rather part of its significance - is that it empties the heart from bad feelings and fill sit with strength and pleasure. During prayer, one's heart and soul are in communication with Allah. Closeness to Him, the comfort realized from asking of Him, and the spirituality felt from standing in front of Him - these are all realized during … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.
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There is no quality that is harder to adopt than patience, regardless of whether patience is required after separation from a loved one or when unfavorable events occur. It is most difficult to be patient when the period of waiting is prolonged or when hopelessness takes over. During this period, one needs provisions, provisions that vary according to the situation: 1. … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.
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There is none worthy of worship except Allah. This means that none truly deserves, or has the right to be worshipped, except Allah, the Almighty, All-High, since He alone possesses those perfect qualities that are associated with omnipotence, divinity, and godhood. The spirit and secret of this monotheistic phrase is to single out Allah for love, fear, hope, veneration, and … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.