Deal With Others As You Would Have Them Deal With You. A wise person said that the one who seeks out the faults of others is like a fly – it lands only on that which is foul. Some people are afflicted with the word “but.” Every time you mention someone to them, they will […]
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Bear Your Hardships With Serenity.
Dale Carnegie said: “African-Americans that live in the South along with the Chinese rarely fall prey to those heart diseases that result from anxiety. This can be attributed to the serene and casual way in which they lead their lives.” He also said: “The number of Americans that make suicide attempts is greater than the […]
Mixing With People Whose Company Is Heavy and Dull Ruins
Mixing With People Whose Company Is Heavy and Dull Ruins a Person’s Peace. Books written by eminent Islamic scholars are replete with sayings that indicate an aversion to people who are referred to as being “thaqeef” which means burdensome. They are a people whose company is unbearable. Imam Ahmad said that they are the people […]
Remember That You Are Dealing With the Most Merciful.
The following Hadith moved me deeply when I read it, and I should not be surprised if it has the same effect upon you. Ahmad, Abu Yaia, Al-Bazzar, and At-Tabaraani all related the following: “Leaning on a cane, an old man came to the Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) and said, […]
Verily, With Hardship, There Is Relief.
“Verily, with hardship, there is relief.” (Qur’an 94:6) Eating follows hunger, drinking follows thirst, sleep comes after restlessness, and health takes the place of sickness. The lost will find their way, the one in difficulty will find relief, and the day will follow the night. “Perhaps Allah may bring a victory or a decision according […]
Repel Boredom With Work.
Those who have nothing to do with their lives are the same people who spend most of their time spreading rumors and falsehood, mainly because their minds are devoid of beneficial thoughts. “They are content to be with those [the women] who sit behind [at home]. Their hearts are sealed up [from right guidance] so […]
Seek Refuge With Allah.
Allah:the Great and Glorious Name. Going back to the root of the word, we learn a special meaning. Some say that the name Allah comes from the root A-La-Ha. This means the one whom the hearts of people love, find peace in, are happy with, turn to, and accept as their God. Also, it is […]
Be Content With That Which Allah Has Given You and
Be Content With That Which Allah Has Given You and You Will Be the Richest of People. You Will Be the Richest of People. Wealth, appearance, children, house, and talents-you must be content with your share in these things: “So hold that which I have given you and be of the grateful.” (Qur’an 7:144) Most […]
Read More, But With Understanding and Contemplation.
To be blessed with a large store of knowledge, a mind that contemplates, a good understanding, and an intellect that delves beneath the surface for reasons and motives – these are all factors that contribute to giving one peace of mind. “It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allah.” (Quran […]
Invoke Allah With the Following.
“O’ Allah, give us a good share of piety, for You serve as a barrier between us and between our disobeying You. Give us that share of obedience to You with which You make us enter Paradise, and a share of the faith that serves to make the calamities of this world seem easy for […]
