When Allah, the Exalted, takes something away from you, He compensates you with something better, but only if you are patient and seek your reward from Him. The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "Whoever has his eyesight taken away from him and is (then) patient, he will be compensated for it with Paradise." The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be … [Read more...] about Your Recompense Is With Allah.
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Do Not Grieve – This World Is Not Worth Your
Do Not Grieve - This World Is Not Worth Your Grief. The Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) said: "If this world were worth the wing of a mosquito to Allah, He would not have given the disbeliever (even) a drink of water." This world is not even worth the wing of a mosquito! If this is the worth of this world, why do we grieve over it? [SOURCE: Laa Tahzaan - … [Read more...] about Do Not Grieve – This World Is Not Worth Your
When Your Thoughts Wander.
When Your Thoughts Wander. Thomas Edison said: "There is no subterfuge that one may resort to in order to flee from his thoughts." One can confirm the accuracy of this statement from experience, for even when reading or writing, one is constantly diverted by inappropriate thoughts. One of the best means of controlling such thoughts is to work at something that is at once … [Read more...] about When Your Thoughts Wander.
Do Not Be Sad, for in Truth, Your Lord Forgives
Do Not Be Sad, for in Truth, Your Lord Forgives Sins and Accepts Repentance. When you read the following verse, does not your heart feel peaceful, are not your worries driven away, and does not happiness permeate your whole being? "Say:'O' My slaves who have transgressed against themselves [by committing evil deeds and sins]! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily Allah … [Read more...] about Do Not Be Sad, for in Truth, Your Lord Forgives
Your Life Is Replete With Priceless Moments.
'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.