Ibn Taymiyah said: "I once became ill and the physician told me that reading and giving talks on knowledge would only exacerbate my condition. I told him that I couldn't abandon these pursuits, and that I would, if possible, like to make his own knowledge a judge between us. Isn't it the case, I asked him, that if the soul feels happy and joyful, the body becomes stronger and … [Read more...] about Pursue Work That You Enjoy.
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Do Not Grieve Over That Which Has Passed You by
Do Not Grieve Over That Which Has Passed You by in Life, for Indeed You Have Been Blessed With Much. Contemplate the many favors and gifts that Allah has bestowed upon you and be thankful to Him for them. Remind yourself of Allah's many blessings, for He, the Almighty, said: And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them. (Quran 16:18) And … [Read more...] about Do Not Grieve Over That Which Has Passed You by
Things That Bring about Happiness.
1. Good deeds: "Whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, while he [or she] is a true believer [of Islamic Monotheism] verily, to him We will give a good life [in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision]..." (Qur'an 16:97) 2. A pious wife: " 'Our Lord! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes...'" (Quran … [Read more...] about Things That Bring about Happiness.
Don’t Be Sad:Remember That You Believe In Allah.
"Nay, but Allah has conferred a favor upon you, that He has guided you to the Faith..." (Quran 49:17) One particular blessing overlooked by most people is the vantage point afforded to the believer when he is observing the disbeliever. The believer remembers Allah's favor of guiding him to Islam. He is thankful that Allah has not decreed for him to be like the disbeliever, … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Sad:Remember That You Believe In Allah.
An Obsession for Revenge Is Poison That Flows Through a
An Obsession for Revenge Is Poison That Flows Through a Diseased Soul. "The Crucified Ones in History" is a book full of stories about revenge-seekers who inflicted harsh punishments on their enemies. What one realizes as one reads this book (which is probably what the author wants us to realize) is that killing their enemies was not enough to quench their thirst for revenge. … [Read more...] about An Obsession for Revenge Is Poison That Flows Through a