Today's quote
And verily for everything that a slave loses there is a substitute, but the one who loses Allah will never find anything to replace Him.
Scholar Name: Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah
Today's lesson
Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
ALLAH
The name of Almighty
Truly, I am Allah; there is no God but I;
therefore serve Me. (Ta-Ha:14)
Alhamdulillah!
The last Messenger of God
The Prophet (peace be upon him) possesed a character of exquisite beauty and charm. He was merciful, kind and compassionate. He loved children and taught kindness to animals. He spoke softly, never abused anyone, forgave even his worst enemies. He lived a very simple life. He repaired his own shoes and clothes. He lived frugally, sometimes for days no food was cooked in his household.
Such is Muhammad. According to every standard by which human greatness can be mesured he was matchless; no man was ever greater!
(Who is Muhammad (peace be upon him) by Khurram Murad)
Worshipping in ease and hardship
Allah سبحانه وتعالى says in the Holy Qur’an:
وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ
"I have not created men and jinn except that they worship Me. ” [Al Dhariyat 51/56]
"Worshipping Allah سبحانه وتعالى is a duty upon a person regardless of whether one is in ease or hardship. Many people despair when they practice Islam because they do not see their lives changing for the better in dunya terms and they eventually abandon their worship. The world by its very nature is a life of trials and tribulations. Even after practising Islam one will continue to suffer afflictions and one’s life will not necessarily change to one of ease, free of all worries and concerns. However, a person is duty-bound to worship Allah سبحانه وتعالى in all circumstances".
Repent to Allah!
No matter how big you think your sin is, remember that Allahs mercy is bigger. We all make mistakes, we sin, and we regret. Allah loves those who regret and ask for forgiveness! So dear brother and sister repent to Allah, Our Lord, the most Merciful and Forgiving! And as you wish Allah to forgive you, you should forgive others! Islam is about forgiveness, caring and humanity, let us remind one another about that as often we can!
"Repentance is the most noble and beloved form of obedience in the eyes of Allah Ta'ala.He loves those who repent and it is because of His love for His creation that He tests them with sins so that He may shower His blessings and favours upon them after they repent" (Imaam Ibn Qayyim rahmatullahi alaihe)
Todays quote!
Truly in the heart there is a void that can not be removed except with the company of Allah. And in it there is a sadness that can not be removed except with the happiness of knowing Allah and being true to Him. And in it there is an emptiness that can not be filled except with love for Him and by turning to Him and always remembering Him. And if a person were given all of the world and what is in it, it would not fill this emptiness.
Scholar Name: Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah
Allah ❤
And if this earth closes in on you in spite of its vastness, and your soul closes is on you because of what it’s carrying, call out, “Oh Allah!” If solutions run out, and paths are constricted, and ropes are cut off, and your hopes are no more, call out, “Oh Allah.”
Put your trust in Allah!
There are times when you're not really sure if you are making the right decision. There are several people involved, several things you have to take into an account.. the list continues..
We know that it is almost impossible to satisfy everyone, so at some time point we have to stop trying to do so. Listen to your inner voice, it is there for some reason! And if you always put Allah first and put your trust in Him, you will not fail! He is our Creator and He knows what is best for us!
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Islam is not about, "We are better then you". Islam is about "Let me show you something that is better for you"!
Do good simply because it is the right thing!
Allah loves those people who do good things, who do someone a favor when you expect nothing in return.