And When I Am Ill, It Is He Who Cures Me. "'And when I am ill it is He Who cures me.'" (Qur'an 26:80) Here are some bits of advice that have been passed down to us from the wise regarding different issues. Abqaraat said: "Stay healthy longer by working hard, by avoiding laziness, by abjuring drinking, and by refraining from eating too much." Some of the wise … [Read more...] about And When I Am Ill, It Is He Who Cures
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Why Grieve When You Have the Six Ingredients?
The author of Ease After Difficulty mentioned the story of a wise person who was afflicted by calamity. His brothers went to him and tried to console him over his loss. He answered, 'I have put together a remedy that is composed of six ingredients.' They asked him what those ingredients were, and he answered, 1. 'The first is to have a firm trust in Allah, the Almighty. 2. … [Read more...] about Why Grieve When You Have the Six Ingredients?
Do Not Despair When You Face a Difficult Situation.
If you find yourself in a tough situation, do the following: 1. Ask yourself, what is the worst that can happen? 2. Prepare yourself to cope and deal with that worst-case scenario. 3. If something bad does occur, meet it with calm nerves in order to deal with the situation better. "Those [i.e. believers] unto whom the people [hypocrites] said:'Verily, the people [pagans] … [Read more...] about Do Not Despair When You Face a Difficult Situation.
Do Not Grieve When You Are Shown Overt Enmity.
For if you forgive and forget, you will have achieved nobility in this world and honor in the next. "But whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah." (Qur'an 42:40) Shakespeare said words to the effect of, "Don't light the oven too much for your enemy in order not to burn yourself by the flame." Someone said to Saalim ibn 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar, a … [Read more...] about Do Not Grieve When You Are Shown Overt Enmity.