When addressing the masses in a sermon, an orator must take a step-by-step, systematic approach. Systematic, in this instance, means that more important issues should be dealt with first. This principle is corroborated by the advice of Allah's Messenger (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) to Mu'aadh (may Allah be pleased with him), when he dispatched him to Yemen: "The … [Read more...] about One Step at a Time.
Time.
You Will Not Die Before Your Appointed Time.
"When their term is reached, neither can they delay it nor can they advance it an hour [or a moment]." (Qur 'an 7:34) This verse contains within it a consolation for cowards, those that die many deaths before their actual death. This verse tells us that for every person there is an appointed time to die:it cannot be brought forward, nor can it be held back, even if all of the … [Read more...] about You Will Not Die Before Your Appointed Time.
Take Advantage of Health and Free Time.
You must not waste your health and free time:do not become remiss in performing deeds of obedience to your Lord because you depend on past good actions. Take advantage of your health and free time by working and striving. Remember that you cannot always make up for lost time and that sooner or later, you will rue those times that you have wasted away in idleness. Bazrjamhar … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Health and Free Time.