"Truly, Allah defends those who believe." (Qur'an 22:38) In other words, He protects them from evil, both in this world and in the Hereafter. In this verse, Allah enlightens us, warns us, and gives us glad tidings. He repels evil from the believers in proportion to their faith. The evil of the disbelievers, the evil whispers of the Devil, the evil in their own selves, and … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect…
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'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "We have found that the best life is that which is accompanied by patience." He also said: "The best life that we have experienced, is that of patience, and if patience were a man, he would be most generous." 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Truly, patience is to faith as the head is to the body. If the head is … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.
Cast Off Anxiety – Pause to Reflect.
Do not be sad, for that which has been preordained has already been decided upon and will take place though you may not like it. The pens have dried, the scrolls have been rolled up, and every affair is firmly established. Therefore your sadness will not change your reality in the least. Do not be sad, because, with your sadness, you desire for time's suspension:for the sun to … [Read more...] about Cast Off Anxiety – Pause to Reflect.
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Allah's Messenger (Blessings and Peace be upon him) said: "Acquaint yourself with Allah in good times and He will know you in bad times." If a person fears Allah and observes His commands in times of ease, he has acquainted himself with Allah. In addition, a special link or relation will develop between him and Allah. Allah will then know him during bad times, meaning that He … [Read more...] about Pause to reflect.
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Zayd ibn Thaabit (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) say: "Whoever's main concern is this world, Allah will scatter his affairs and afflict him with poverty between his eyes; moreover, nothing will come to him from this world except that which was written for him. And as for those who long for the … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.