The Key to Inner Peace
Allah (SWT) says in the Qur'an
"Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah .
Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured."
(13:28)
So if you want your heart to be tranquil, assured and content, remember God...
Find Peace in Being Thankful for What You Have
If you want to find peace, don't be greedy
Being greedy in money and wealth issues reflects a heart that is attached to this world.
On the opposite side, being thankful for what one has reflects a heart which is content and free from anxieties...
Find Peace in Thanking God
If you want to get closer to God, thank Him for His many bounties
Think of how many blessings you have, (physical and spiritual), and reflect on how Generous God has been to you throughout your life.
For a Muslim, thanking God for having guided us to Islam, and for...
Peace is the Main Objective of Islam
Some Muslim scholars are of the opinion that reaching the state of taqwa (God-Consciousness) is the main objective of a Muslim believer.
But some scholars are of the opinion that reaching the state of inner peace should be the main objective of Muslims...
Brush Fear and Anxiety Aside
Many people lose inner peace due to fear and anxiety of what may or may not happen in the future
Belief in God means belief in the six articles of faith, one of which is belief in measured destiny.
So why worry about the future?
Do your best, ask God for His...
Allah is the Source of All Peace
Finding peace in music does not work on the long term. It does not last.
Searching for peace through the physical pleasures of this world also leads no where.
The only real source of peace is Allah.
By remembering Him, hearts find peace.
By trusting Him, a...
Find Peace in Being Kind to People
The people with most inner peace are those who are in peace with their environment, especially the people around them.
Be kind to others and don't be mean or hostile if you are searching for peace
Kindness can be through a smile or a kind word
Make others...
Don't Lose Your Calm
Being calm is a sign of inner peace
Sometimes people get angry and upset in heated discussions on trivial issues.
I was watching yesterday a number of people discussing a number of issues in anger, and the meeting was void of peace
When you are in a state of calmness, do...
When You Pray (2)
Close all doors in your heart which remind you of this world
Easier said than done!
Remember that the 5 daily prayers are 5 daily opportunities to connect with our Creator and to find peace away from life's problems and worries
So the input effort you put into prayer will...
When You Pray...
Before you pray, get ready to stand at His Door ...
Before you pray, remember how great He is and how small you are ...
Before you pray, remember all the gifts He has bestowed on you and how little you have thanked Him ...
And when you pray:
Close all doors in your heart...
Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said:
“The best house among the Muslims is one where an orphan is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one where an orphan is badly treated.”
(Hadith in Sunan Ibn Majah)
A PBS documentary about the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) based on historical records and on the stories of living American Muslims who call Muhammad the Messenger of God.
A nice film featuring among other Karen Armstrong, Michael Wolfe, Sheikh Hamza Yusuf and others
Discover...
Finding Inner Peace
People constantly look for something to make them happy (more money, a new car, a bigger house).
They forget that the only way of attaining peace is through the remembrance of Allah.
These are brother Nouman's reflections on the topic...
Understanding God's Attributes:
Some Manifestations of Allah’s Kindness
It is from Allah’s kindness that He gives His servants of His bounties what is best for them and withholds from them when receiving those bounties is not in their best interests. Allah gives to us and withholds from us...
Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said:
“"He who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him show hospitality to his guest;
and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him maintain good relation with kins;
and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain...
Written by a former Catholic priest:
As people throughout the world celebrate Christmas, it might be a very good way of building bridges between people of faith if Muslims were to let others know just what Islam teaches about Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him)...
The Christmas Message of Jesus...