Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Everyone is Searching for Happiness ... but[/FONT]

Few are those who are guided to the path that truly leads to happiness. Regarding that and other paths, here are three points for you to reflect upon:

1- Whoever does not make the pleasure of Allah to be his main concern in life will end up losing in the end

2- In order to achieve happiness, people tend to follow many complicated paths. Little do they know that an easier path is ready for them in the religion of Islam ... a path that will bring them the best of this life and the Hereafter

3- There are too many people in this world who think they are doing well, but who in reality are losing out in this life and the Hereafter, simply because they turn their back to the true Religion

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Remember that you are Dealing with The Most Merciful[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif](Allah's Mercy has no limit)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Accepting Islam or making repentence wipes out past sins.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Mountains of sins are nothing compared to the forgiveness of the One who knows everything. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]It is imperative that you have a good opinion of your Lord along with being hopeful of His comprehensive generosity and His far-reaching mercy[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif](Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")[/FONT]

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Signposts on the Seeker's Highway[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]If one wants to know whether one is climbing upwards toward success, there are certain signs and indications that can help to determine his success[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]1- As one becomes more knowledgeable, one becomes more humble and merciful to others[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]2- The more one performs good deeds, the more one becomes cautious and fearful, in the sense that he does not feel secure from error[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]3- The older one gets, the less covetous should one be for this world, for he comes to know with certainty that his time is soon finished[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]4- The wealthier one becomes, the more generous should one be towards others[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]5- The higher one's status becomes in society, the closer should he be to ordinary people, showing humility and fulfiling their needs[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The Importance of Having a Good Friend[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Every Muslim needs a helpful loving brother to turn to, to share joys and hardships with, and to reciprocate affection ...[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Having a good and worthy companion brings joy to the heart[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

 

[Cordoba]

Bringing Oneself to Account: Words of Wisdom

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Imam Ahmad reported on the authority of Wahb that it was written in the wise statements reported to have been said by the family of Prophet David (peace and blessings be upon him): [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]“It behooves a person of sound reason not to neglect the observance of four significant times: a time to beseech his Lord and supplicate Him; a time to bring himself to account for his own deeds; a time to spend with his true fellows who advise and admonish him sincerely; and a time to entertain himself in lawful ways so that he be able to bear the seriousness of the previous times and reinvigorate his energy at the same time.”[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman,Times,Serif]http://www.islamonline.net/English/NewHijriYear/1426/MigrationoftheHeart/Articles/03.shtml[/FONT]

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]What then is Happiness?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Happiness is the solace that is derived from being upon the truth, a peace of mind that is achieved by living according to sound principles and calmness that is brought about by living a life of goodness[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

 

[EtuMalku]

I wish to thank you for presenting the Islamic faith here in such good light.
I look forward to reading more of your posts and trying to understand this religion.

 

[Cordoba]

Thank you EtuMalku for your kind words

 

[Cordoba]

Prepare for Bad Times by Being Thankful when all is Well

Supplicate often in times of comfort, peace and well-being.

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Among the characteristics of the believer is that he is thankful and resolute, and he turns to Allah before he is afflicted ...[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The purpose of supplicating to Allah during the time of ease is to praise Allah, to thank Him and to recognize His many favours, and at the same time to ask for His guidance and help.[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad)

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]A Lord who Wrongs Not[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]You should feel reassured in that you have a Lord who is just ...[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]So help the grief-striken, give to the poor, aid the oppressed, visit the sick, pray over the dead, guide the blind, give comfort to the afflicted, guide the misguided, and be generous to both guest and neighbour.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]All of these are deeds of charity, deeds that not only help the receiver of your kind act, but that also help you by giving you comfort and peace[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad)

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Knowledge[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Ibn Hazm mentioned that from the benefits of knowledge is that it repels evil whispers from the soul and that it rids one of the worries and troubles[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]This is especially true for the one who loves knowledge, who studies constatntly, and who applies in practice what he learned. The student of knowledge should distribute his time between memorizing, reading, revising, researching and reflecting[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Stay Away from the Following Four[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The following four deeds bring misery to a person's heart, so avoid them[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]1- Complaining and being angry with what Allah has decreed[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]2- Committing sins without repenting afterwards[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]3- Hating people for the blessings that Allah has bestowed upon them[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]4- Turning away from the remembrance of Allah[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

 

[Cordoba]

During prayer, one's heart and soul are in communication with Allah

Closeness to Him, the comfort realized from asking of Him, and the spirituality felt from standing in front of Him - these are all realized during the prayer.

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Every limb is used during the prayer, but what is more important is that the heart must be wakefull as well. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]When one prays, tranquility and peace are achieved, as one travels away, at least spiritually, from enemies and troubles. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Thus prayer is one of the most potent of remedies for the diseases of the heart. Yet only the worthy heart benefits from prayer; the weak heart on the other hand is like the body in that it seeks its sustenance from material matter.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Prayer is the greatest way to help us achieve the blessings of both this world and the Hereafter. The prayer precludes one from sins, defends against diseases, illuminates both heart and face, makes one active, and in general brings good upon the person who performs it sincerely[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Your Reward is Paradise[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The whole world with all its gold, silver, positions and mansions does not deserve even a teardrop ...[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]And all the wealth in the world cannot postpone death when its appointed time comes[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't Be Sad")

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The real eternal life is in the Hereafter, and remembering that helps a believer have more patience when faced with difficulties in this transitory life we live, as the real reward and peace is Paradise[/FONT]

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Perform the Late-Night Voluntary Prayer[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]To stand for prayer late at night, when no human can see you, gives tranquility and serenity to the heart.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]In an authentic hadith, the Prophet, peace be upon him, said that waking up late at night, remembering Allah, making ablution and then standing for prayer makes one active and joyful ...[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Don't grieve about things that are fleeing: everything in this universe will perish except Allah[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad)

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Whatever is Written for you will Unerringly Come to You[/FONT]

A person who is unpatient about his sustenance, worried about why he has so little, and unsatisfied at being lower than others in worldly status is like one who precedes the Imam when going from one stage of prayer to the next. At the end he cannot make Salaams (the final action that makes the prayer complete) until after the Imam has done so.

Similarly, one does not die until he receives all of the provision which was decreed for him. Sustenance and provision were preordained and decided upon 50,000 years before the creation was created

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

Don't worry about the future. God will provide In-Shaa-Allah, so do your best, trust Allah and don't worry

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]I Place my Complete Trust in Allah[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Always turning to Allah, placing one's trust in Him, and being satisfied with His care and protection - these are among the most important of factors that bring happiness to the believer[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif](Verily, my Wali [Protector, Supporter, Helper] is Allah who has revealed the Book [the Qur'an], and He protects [supports and helps] the righteous)[/FONT] (The Qur'an, 7:196)

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Worship Allah by Surrending your Will to Him[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Among the necessities or elements of faith is to be contented with all that is decreed: both what is good and what is bad.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]What is decreed for us is not always in harmony with our desires and fancies. But then, we are not in a position to give suggestions. On the contrary, our right station and position is that of a worshipper who surrenders his will[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]We are all tested according to our level of faith. The prophet, peace be upon him, said: (The most severely tested are the prophets and then the righteous ones)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]If Allah wants good for a person, He afflicts him[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif](Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]What is important when faced with a test from God is to have a lot of patience, to ask Him for help and relief, and to be certain that after hardship there will be ease[/FONT]

 

[Cordoba]

The Good Life

There are two conditions to gaining a good life: faith in Allah and performing good deeds

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The one who believes in Allah and does good deeds derives two benefits:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]1- A good and prosperous life in this world and in the Hereafter[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]2- A tremendous reward from Allah, the Exalted[/FONT]

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")

 

[Cordoba]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Don't Aspire to Fame or else you will be Taxed with Stress and Worries[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]By seeking to be the centre of attention and by trying to please others, you will lose both peace and stability in your life[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]In The Qur'an, Allah says:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif](That home of the Hereafter [i.e. Paradise], We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing crimes)[/FONT] (28:83)

(Source: Book titled "Don't be Sad")