Be a Free Person to Find Peace
In our path to Allah, we often find that it is sometimes difficult to break free from life's chains and shackles.
There are prohibitions in Islam which God warned us from, like alcohol, to help us stay free people, free from addiction.
There are other types of...
Do Your Best, Be Patient Then Relax
God does not burden us with more than we can stand.
Sometimes when people are faced with hardships, they start wondering why God put them in such a difficult trial.
But God does not expect us to solve all the problems we face in one go, He asks us to do our...
Why Being Content is So Important
A heart that is not content with what God has decreed will never find peace.
This person will always be complaining about what they don't have, instead of being thankful with all what they have.
So don't be that person.
Be a person who is aware that this...
Peace of a Thankful Heart
Don't complain for what you don't have, but be thankful for what you do have.
Sometimes God does not give you what you want because you are unaware that it may cause you more harm than benefit.
So rather than complain for what you don't understand, it's best for your...
Peace in Being Positive
Being negative is not encouraged in Islam, as a believer must always have hope.
Being positive about the future helps open the doors of hope and this helps motivate a believer to do a better effort to achieve what they want.
This leads to a state of mind which is full...
Always Remember That God is Near
Why worry when God is near?
He says in the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him:
"And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me..." (2:186)
God knows...
Peace in Times of Turmoil and Chaos: Don't Despair
How does one find inner peace with so much chaos around the world every day on the News?
The answer is to be logical and recognize that there are many things beyond our control.
Human suffering is painful to see, even on the News, and if...
Read Qur'an at Dawn
Why read the Qur'an?
Because it is God's Guidance for a happy life here and in the Hereafter.
The Qur'an gives light and peace to a believer, as reading it is like listening to God talking to us.
There is a special time of the day for reading mentioned in the Qur'an...
Remember God Before Sunrise & Sunset
These are two special times of the day.
Sunrise gives hope in a new day, as darkness turns into light, birds wake up and start singing and we can see the beauty of nature.
This is an important time to remember God and to feel inner peace.
Sunset is also...
Don't Lose Your Precious Time in Trivial Issues
Time is precious for a believer, and should be spent in the most efficient way which brings us closer to our Creator.
On the other hand, we cannot spend all day in worship and doing good deeds, as Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, advised us...
Seek Forgiveness on a Regular Basis
One of the purposes of the 5 daily prayers is to help us remember Allah throughout the day, and to seek His forgiveness to erase our sins.
In addition to that, Muslims are encouraged to seek forgiveness during the last third of the night.
Why?
Because each...
Attitude Towards Life
The second important step for inner peace is one's attitude towards life
A believer in God knows that this life is a transition, it is not eternal and it is not the final destination
Like a transit traveler who stops in an airport on his way to his final destination...
Empty Your Heart from the Love of This World
The spiritual heart is like a cup.
If it is filled with the love of this world, it will not have space for the love of Allah.
This is why for finding peace through the love of God it is so important to empty the heart from other distractions in...
What are the main factors that lead to inner peace?
How to get there?
And how does one maintain peace?
In today's crazy world, it is not easy for most people to find peace, but it is not impossible
For a believer in God, the main foundation for inner peace is a strong relation with Him.
So...
Peace of Mind Leads to Inner Peace
When one is too worried about the future or too sad about the past, the mind is not at rest.
Living the present in a positive way is the wise approach for reaching peace of mind, which leads to a general state of inner peace.
If you are searching for inner...
Peace of a Tranquil Heart
Tranquility is a gift God gives to believers who accept what happens in life with serenity.
Believers understand that there are things which happen in life that they cannot change.
They believe in God's Wisdom and submit to His Will.
If you are searching for inner...
Peace in Less Consumerism
The culture of consumerism is the dominant culture in today's world.
But is it making people happy?
The answer is no, it is making people more busy and distracted from Allah, the real source of peace.
If you are really searching for peace, consume less and pay more...
Peace in Obeying God
God's Path is the Straight Path which leads to peace in this world and in the Hereafter
By obeying God's Commands and following His Straight Path, a believer finds peace, because he knows that what God has commanded is for our own good, and what He has forbidden is to...
A Thankful Heart Leads to Inner Peace
Being thankful is a sign of a heart at peace.
It's a sign of a spiritual heart which is content.
When we thank God, we remember His blessings ... we look at the full half of the cup.
Those who don't thank God and complain for what they want and don't...
Be Humble: Another Important Key to Inner Peace
The human ego is one of the obstacles believers have to struggle with on their Path to Allah
The process of purifying the soul is a long process which needs patience and perseverance.
And one of the important aspects of this process is to...