There are two points we should bear in mind when we think about the issues of hardship and relief: First, when one can no longer bear a hardship, he will lose all hope in human beings, and as a result, his heart will depend upon Allah Alone. Second, whenever the true believer feels that relief is slow incoming, and whenever he feels that his prayers are not answered; he will … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.
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Smile – Pause to Reflect.
When you experienced sadness yesterday, your situation didn't get any better by you being sad. Your son failed in school, and you became depressed, yet did your depression change the fact that he failed? Your father passed away, and you became downhearted, yet did that bring him back to life? You lost your business, and you became saddened. Did this change your situation by … [Read more...] about Smile – Pause to Reflect.
Pause to Reflect.
Consider the following ill-effects of sinning and of being heedless to the remembrance of Allah:loneliness, not having your prayers answered, developing a hard heart, a lack of blessings in wealth and health, being prevented from knowledge, humiliation, anxiety, and being tested by evil companions who pollute your heart. The above-mentioned results follow sinning just as plants … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.
Pause to Reflect.
Az-Zarkalee's Al-'Aylaam contains the biographies of eastern and western politicians, scholars, writers, and doctors. The common factor between them all - and why they were written about in the first place - is of course that each one of them had a profound effect upon others. After reading their biographies I began to appreciate the promise and way of Allah:whoever strives for … [Read more...] about Pause to Reflect.
The Fundamentals of Happiness – Verses upon Which to Reflect.
The Fundamentals of Happiness - Verses upon Which to Reflect. And never give up hope of Allah s Mercy. Certainly no one despairs of Allah's Mercy except the people who disbelieve. (Qur'an 12:87) And who despairs of the Mercy of his Lord except those who are astray? (Qur'an 15:56) Surely, Allah's Mercy is [ever] near unto the good-doers. (Qur'an 7:56) You know not, it may … [Read more...] about The Fundamentals of Happiness – Verses upon Which to Reflect.