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Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Humbleness is Key to Finding Peace In contemplating this amazing universe we live in, a believer who reflects and is sincere must come to the conclusion that our Creator is so Great, and we are so insignificant and small. This conclusion should lead to an inner feeling of humbleness and this... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Close to God's Nature Go out in the beautiful country side, to the mountains or near the ocean to enjoy the beauty of nature which God created. There is something inside us which appreciates beauty, and when we see nature's beauty we remember our Creator. Doing so brings inner peace to... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Don't Be Deceived by the Glitter of this Worldly Life Many people are deceived by this worldly life. Some love money so much they dedicate all their effort and focus on making a fortune and always want more wealth, never satisfied with what they have. Would such a person find inner peace if... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Don't Be Happy with Material Possessions: They Come and Go Most people are happy when their wealth increases, and are sad when it decreases. Change is part of the nature of this world, and nothing stays the same. If you have the basics covered, don't be happy with increase in your wealth so... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Don't Waste Time in Futile Arguments Some people like to argue for the sake of arguing. They are not searching for the Truth, and their only aim is to prove others wrong. Don't waste your time with them, as time is the most precious thing you have. Use your time in a productive way, and... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Finding Peace in Daily Prayers The five daily prayers in Islam are a time of spiritual uplifting, a golden opportunity to forget life's problems for a few minutes and connect with the Divine. It's a time for the human spirit to take over from the body. Though we move while praying and... -
Your Lord Has Not Abandoned You ...
Interesting brief reflections by sister Yasmin on Surat ad-Duha (http://quran.com/93) Yasmin Mogahed discusses the period in which the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not receive revelation for a long time, which got him worried. However, God comforted His Prophet by revealing the... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Living in Peace is the Opposite of Living in Fear Q: Why do some people suffer from fear? A: Often it is due to worry about the future. And why should a believer worry about the future if they believe in "Qadar" (i.e. measured destiny)? This is one of the six pillars of faith in Islam, and a... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Help Those Who Need Help One day, many years ago, a policeman saw two men on the street. The stronger among them had taken the possessions of the weaker, and as Malik (the policeman) came closer to the scene, he heard him say God will ask you on the Day of Judgment that you took away the... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Nourish Your Soul When people feel sad or depressed, most often they forget to nourish their soul. We have a tendency to forget that we are both body and soul. If you focus on nourishing and caring for the body only, the physical side will be OK, but not the spiritual. If you are really... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
The Human Soul Can Only Find Peace When Connected to Its Creator I was recently listening to a famous Muslim scholar talking about the human soul which God gives each human being at birth. One of the interesting things he said was that the human soul longs to be connected to God, and this is... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Remember that This Life is a Transition: It is Not the Final Destination In order to find inner peace and remain in a state of tranquility, one needs to be focused on the final destination. If your final objective is an eternal happy life in Paradise, then always keep that goal in mind. What... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Find a Serene Mosque Some mosques are more serene than others The location is important and also the people there I recently entered a mosque for the first time. It was in the afternoon, there were few people there, and as I prayed I felt a sense of inner peace. When I finished praying... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Do Your Best and Trust God's Plan God loves those who put their trust in Him and rely upon Him (those who have tawakkul), as mentioned in the Qur'an: "So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
The Triangle of Inner Peace I read yesterday an article titled The Triangle of Inner Peace, which gives three main components for finding peace: 1- Contentment 2- Trust in God 3- Love of God Without contentment, we will never have peace, because "starting on the path to peace means deciding... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Strengthen Your Faith by Fasting Fasting makes a person focus less on the material, and focus more on the spiritual. It helps a believer come closer to God More spirituality leads to more peace If you are really looking for peace, fast and prepare for Ramadan -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Strengthen Your Faith by Spending More Time with God When you love someone, you want to spend more time with them. The same applies to a believer's relation with God. The more time you spend with Him, praying and reading the Qur'an, the more your faith becomes stronger. By reading the... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Liberate Your Soul By Going Back to Your Creator The human soul needs nourishment, in the same way that the body needs nourishment. And the nourishment of the soul is the remembrance of Allah. When a person is away from God, either claims He does not exist, or if they know He exists they... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Spread Peace As I was praying a little while ago, in ending the prayer we turn to the right and say: as-salamu alaikum wa rahmatul-Allah (may the peace and mercy of Allah be upon you), then we turn to the left and repeat this salam a second time. When praying in congregation, one ends up... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Be Calm - God Has a Plan Keep your calm when you face difficulties, as getting nervous will not help solve the problem It's actually the opposite In order to think well and find the right solution, you need to keep calm So keep calm and peace will come P.S. Important Disclaimer: Inner...