'Ali at-Tantawi related two poignant experiences in his journals. The first was when he almost drowned on the shores of Beirut. He was drowning and time was running out for him when he was finally rescued and carried unconscious to land. In the brief moments of struggle before losing consciousness he recalls his utter submission to his Lord and his wish of returning to life, … [Read more...] about Your Life Is Replete With Priceless Moments.
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Be Pleased With Allah.
Along with having faith in the phrase, "I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad as a Messenger," you must also be pleased with Allah's commandments and decrees. When you are selective in your belief in pre-ordainment, your belief is incorrect. Being selective means to be pleased and contented with only those decrees that are compatible … [Read more...] about Be Pleased With Allah.
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 of innovation. Some have said that they are the … [Read more...] about Mixing With People Whose Company Is Heavy and Dull Ruins
Being Pleased With Allah.
We should know that if we are pleased with Allah, He is pleased with us. Therefore if you are pleased with a small amount of sustenance, He will be pleased with you for your small deeds. And if you are pleased no matter what the situation, then you will find that you have earned your Lord's pleasure, and you will realize that Allah is most pleased with sincere people who are … [Read more...] about Being Pleased With Allah.
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 number of those who die as a result of the five most … [Read more...] about Bear Your Hardships With Serenity.