Do Not Feel Sad Over Fears For What May Happen. In the Torah, the following has been related: "Most of what is feared to occur, never happens!" This means that most apprehensions and fears of impending difficulty fail to take shape in reality. Conjectures of the mind are far greater in number and in scope than the things that actually happen in life. An Arab poet said: "I … [Read more...] about Do Not Feel Sad Over Fears For What May Happen.
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What Then Is Happiness?
"Live in this world as if you are a stranger or a traveler who is just passing through." Happiness is not in the castle of 'Abdul Malik ibn Marwan, inthe army of Haroon ar-Rasheed, in the mansions of Ibn Jassas, in the treasures of Qaroon (Korah), or in gardens of roses. Bliss and happiness were the lot of the Prophet's Companion seven though they were poor and led harsh … [Read more...] about What Then Is Happiness?
What the Wise Say about Patience.
The following words are ascribed to Anusherwan: "Calamity in this life is of two kinds. The first kind allows for a way out:worrying is its remedy. The second kind permits for no solution or way out:patience is its cure." It is also said that, "Whoever follows patience, success will follow him." It has also been said: "Strive to remain alive by seeking out death. For how … [Read more...] about What the Wise Say about Patience.
Do Not Be Crushed by What Is Insignificant.
Many are those that are distressed not by pressing matters of great import, but by minor trifles. Observe the Hypocrites and how weak they are in their resolution. The Qur'an relates to us some of their sayings: "Those who stayed away [from Tabuk expedition] rejoiced in their staying behind Allah's Messenger; they hated to strive and fight with their properties and their … [Read more...] about Do Not Be Crushed by What Is Insignificant.
Or Do They Envy Men for What Allah Has Given
Or Do They Envy Men for What Allah Has Given Them of His Bounty? "Or do they envy men for what Allah has given them of His Bounty? (Quran 4:54) Jealousy is a disease that wreaks havoc not only on the mind, but also on the body. It is said that there is no repose for the jealous one and that he is an enemy wearing the garb of a friend. In doing justice to the disease of … [Read more...] about Or Do They Envy Men for What Allah Has Given