Today would be my second trip to a children's home.I was there to sign up as a volunteer and observe my friend as she trains a group of 12 children for a performance.For both times i was there, i always develop this strange feeling.A feeling of wanting to visit again.The children are so adorable and full of energy.
Today's visit left an impact on me.When i look at the children, it left me thinking how very fortunate we are to have parents who love us and have a proper home to go back to with our own personal space;our bedroom.When we have a problem or get bullied in school, we run home crying to our mother who will hug us and comfort us. With her warmth,we feel secure and safe. With her soothing words we are rest assured that everything will be OK.We need something, we will depend on our father for financial support and he will be there to help us.But when i look at the children i feel so sorry for them. For those who are orphans, all they have are their other 'brothers' and 'sisters' and care givers who can only afford to give limited love, something not equivalent to a mother's or father's love. And when they have a problem there will be no one to hug them, sing a lullaby or tell them that everything will be ok.
I thank Allah for opening my eyes and giving me a chance to see one other part of life, be part of this experience and for giving me such wonderful parents.
When we look at our life and wished we had a better life, we should look at others who are less fortunate.My father once said " those with parents are the richest of people as they get a lot of love". Love is the greatest gift of all, even all the riches in the world cant buy love. Treat our parents well before we lose them because when they are no longer in this world we will truly miss every moment with them. Treasure all that we have and always be thankful for what Allah has given us.
Inshaallah this has benefited you.
Assalamualaikum.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
hypocrite in islam
A few weeks back, i learned about the characteristics of a hypocrite(munafik) in islam and boy was i scared. I would like to share with you this important information as i find it useful for us and also myself to reflect upon ourselves so that we do not fall into this category.
“The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he speaks he lies, when he promises he breaks his promise and when he is entrusted he betrays the trust.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
“…even if he prays and fasts and imagines that he is a Muslim.” (Muslim)
The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire: no helper wilt thou find for them; (The Noble Quran, 4:145)"
"To the Hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for them (but) a grievous penalty; (The Noble Quran, 4:138)"
"O Prophet! strive hard against the Unbelievers and the Hypocrites, and be firm against them. Their abode is Hell,- an evil refuge indeed. (The Noble Quran, 9:73)"
Astaghfirullah. Sometimes i feel that i fall in this category.Therefore to all my friends reading this post, please forgive me in any event ive broken a promise,lied or broken a trust as i really do not want to be a hypocrite.
'May Allah swt guide us to the right path, make us better muslims and forgive our sins.'
AMEEN.
O Allah, I seek forgiveness for every sin, I committed, about which, of course, You know inside and out, from the beginning to the end of my life, whether committed deliberately or intentionally, few or many, abstruse or manifest, old or new, secretly carried out or openly done; and for whatever wrong I have done I turn repentant unto You and beseech You to bless Muhammad and the children of Muhammad and forgive all my unjust acts I did to wrong the people (because they have rights which I have to recognize and fulfill) but You have full authority to forgive those wrongdoings whenever and howsoever You wish, O the most merciful.
ALLAHUMMA INNEE ASTAGHFIRUKA LIKULLI D'AMBIN JARAA BIHEE I'LMUKA FIYYA WA A'LAYYA ILAA AAKHIRI U'MREE BI-JAMEE-I D'UNOOBEE LI-AWWALIHAA WA AAKHIRIHAA WA A'MADIHAA WA KHAT A-IHAA WA QALEELIHAA WA KATHEERIHAA WA DAQEEQIHAA WA JALEELIHAA WA QADEEMIHAA WA H'ADEETHIHAA WA SIRRIHAA WA A'LAANIYATIHAA WA JAMEE-I MAA ANAA MUD'NIBUHOO WA ATOOBU ILAYKA WA AS-ALUKA AN TUS'ALLIYA A'LAA MUH'AMMADIN WA AALI MUH'AMMADIN WA AN TAGHFIRA LEE JAMEE-A, MAA AH'S'AYTU MIM MAZ'AALIMIL I'BAADI QIBALEE FA-INNA LI-IBAADIKA A'LAYYA H'UQOOQAN WA ANAA MURTAHINUM BIHAA TAGHFIRUHAA KAYFA SHI-TA WA ANNAA SHIA-TA YAA ARH'AMAR RAAH'IMEEN - dua.org
Inshaallah this has benefited you.
Assalamualaikum
“The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he speaks he lies, when he promises he breaks his promise and when he is entrusted he betrays the trust.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
“…even if he prays and fasts and imagines that he is a Muslim.” (Muslim)
The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire: no helper wilt thou find for them; (The Noble Quran, 4:145)"
"To the Hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for them (but) a grievous penalty; (The Noble Quran, 4:138)"
"O Prophet! strive hard against the Unbelievers and the Hypocrites, and be firm against them. Their abode is Hell,- an evil refuge indeed. (The Noble Quran, 9:73)"
Astaghfirullah. Sometimes i feel that i fall in this category.Therefore to all my friends reading this post, please forgive me in any event ive broken a promise,lied or broken a trust as i really do not want to be a hypocrite.
'May Allah swt guide us to the right path, make us better muslims and forgive our sins.'
AMEEN.
O Allah, I seek forgiveness for every sin, I committed, about which, of course, You know inside and out, from the beginning to the end of my life, whether committed deliberately or intentionally, few or many, abstruse or manifest, old or new, secretly carried out or openly done; and for whatever wrong I have done I turn repentant unto You and beseech You to bless Muhammad and the children of Muhammad and forgive all my unjust acts I did to wrong the people (because they have rights which I have to recognize and fulfill) but You have full authority to forgive those wrongdoings whenever and howsoever You wish, O the most merciful.
ALLAHUMMA INNEE ASTAGHFIRUKA LIKULLI D'AMBIN JARAA BIHEE I'LMUKA FIYYA WA A'LAYYA ILAA AAKHIRI U'MREE BI-JAMEE-I D'UNOOBEE LI-AWWALIHAA WA AAKHIRIHAA WA A'MADIHAA WA KHAT A-IHAA WA QALEELIHAA WA KATHEERIHAA WA DAQEEQIHAA WA JALEELIHAA WA QADEEMIHAA WA H'ADEETHIHAA WA SIRRIHAA WA A'LAANIYATIHAA WA JAMEE-I MAA ANAA MUD'NIBUHOO WA ATOOBU ILAYKA WA AS-ALUKA AN TUS'ALLIYA A'LAA MUH'AMMADIN WA AALI MUH'AMMADIN WA AN TAGHFIRA LEE JAMEE-A, MAA AH'S'AYTU MIM MAZ'AALIMIL I'BAADI QIBALEE FA-INNA LI-IBAADIKA A'LAYYA H'UQOOQAN WA ANAA MURTAHINUM BIHAA TAGHFIRUHAA KAYFA SHI-TA WA ANNAA SHIA-TA YAA ARH'AMAR RAAH'IMEEN - dua.org
Inshaallah this has benefited you.
Assalamualaikum
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Lessons from backbiting
O you who believe! Avoid much suspicion, in deeds some suspicions are sins. And spy not neither backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting). And fear God, verily, God is the one who accepts repentance, Most Merciful. (49: 12)
Islam is a religion of peace, love and compassion. Lies, suspicion, back biting, slander and gossip are totally alien to Islam. In fact they are considered amongst the most destructive of major sins. This is so because these sins sow enmity and discord among the Muslim Ummah and lead to its destruction. They cause hostilities between people of the same household, and between neighbors, friends and relatives.
Islam demands that our relationship with mankind should be one of sincerity and responsibility. It should be one where we have respect for the honor, reputation and privacy of others. Islam teaches us that we are not only held accountable for our own attitudes and actions but also for anything else over which we have control or influence over, in our society or the world around us.
-islamawareness.net
The reason why im blogging on backbiting is because im one of those people guilty of backbiting and hope the story im about to share will be a lesson to not only you but a reminder to me so that i will stop backbiting as the consequence is just something that i dont want to go through again.Today, something happened and im really thankful to Allah swt for letting me go through this experience thus giving me a chance to redeem myself.
Today i decided to backbite a friend by smsing another friend..By Allah's will, i accidentally sent the sms to the person i intend to backbite.This is one of the most embarrassing moment ever. Alhamdulillah its all settled now,im in good terms with my friend, im thankful that Allah made this incident happen as it made me realise the consequence of backbiting. Allah has given me a good friend who has accepted my apology, if she didn't forgive me, i think id be depressed for a long time.
Dear friend, im truly sorry for my actions, Im really embarrassed with myself. Today, i learned to not let my emotions get the better of me. If im unhappy with certain issues i think its best to discuss instead of backbiting and also to learn to be less selfish, be sensitve towards other people's feelings and be more understanding.
Hopefully this story on backbiting benefits you. Inshaallah, with lessons like this i learn from my mistakes and improve to be a better person and a better muslim.
MAY PEACE BE UPON YOU.
Islam is a religion of peace, love and compassion. Lies, suspicion, back biting, slander and gossip are totally alien to Islam. In fact they are considered amongst the most destructive of major sins. This is so because these sins sow enmity and discord among the Muslim Ummah and lead to its destruction. They cause hostilities between people of the same household, and between neighbors, friends and relatives.
Islam demands that our relationship with mankind should be one of sincerity and responsibility. It should be one where we have respect for the honor, reputation and privacy of others. Islam teaches us that we are not only held accountable for our own attitudes and actions but also for anything else over which we have control or influence over, in our society or the world around us.
-islamawareness.net
The reason why im blogging on backbiting is because im one of those people guilty of backbiting and hope the story im about to share will be a lesson to not only you but a reminder to me so that i will stop backbiting as the consequence is just something that i dont want to go through again.Today, something happened and im really thankful to Allah swt for letting me go through this experience thus giving me a chance to redeem myself.
Today i decided to backbite a friend by smsing another friend..By Allah's will, i accidentally sent the sms to the person i intend to backbite.This is one of the most embarrassing moment ever. Alhamdulillah its all settled now,im in good terms with my friend, im thankful that Allah made this incident happen as it made me realise the consequence of backbiting. Allah has given me a good friend who has accepted my apology, if she didn't forgive me, i think id be depressed for a long time.
Dear friend, im truly sorry for my actions, Im really embarrassed with myself. Today, i learned to not let my emotions get the better of me. If im unhappy with certain issues i think its best to discuss instead of backbiting and also to learn to be less selfish, be sensitve towards other people's feelings and be more understanding.
Hopefully this story on backbiting benefits you. Inshaallah, with lessons like this i learn from my mistakes and improve to be a better person and a better muslim.
MAY PEACE BE UPON YOU.
Friday, October 22, 2010
life as we know it
LIFE
Today, someone in my family passed away, last week my cousin got engaged. Life sure is a mystery.Like my mum said " a life ends, a new life is created" How amazing this process is, minus the death part off course.But imagine a life without death, how crowded this world would be.
HUMAN PREJUDICE
I had a conversation with a friend and we were discussing on the 'fate' of people.We discussed an idea that all humans were created differently thus leading different lives therefore we shouldn't judge people when they go 'haywire' but instead be grateful that Allah Swt has created us the way we are. When we have friends whose lives differ from us and their lifestyle not to our liking, we should make dua for them and inshaallah Allah gives them guidance.I think we were destined to befriend many different people from all walks of life so that we take their life stories as examples and learn from it and inshaallah not repeat what they did.
Inshaallah this has benefited you, May Allah swt forgive our sins,make us better humans and muslims and guide us to the right path.Ameen.
Today, someone in my family passed away, last week my cousin got engaged. Life sure is a mystery.Like my mum said " a life ends, a new life is created" How amazing this process is, minus the death part off course.But imagine a life without death, how crowded this world would be.
HUMAN PREJUDICE
I had a conversation with a friend and we were discussing on the 'fate' of people.We discussed an idea that all humans were created differently thus leading different lives therefore we shouldn't judge people when they go 'haywire' but instead be grateful that Allah Swt has created us the way we are. When we have friends whose lives differ from us and their lifestyle not to our liking, we should make dua for them and inshaallah Allah gives them guidance.I think we were destined to befriend many different people from all walks of life so that we take their life stories as examples and learn from it and inshaallah not repeat what they did.
Inshaallah this has benefited you, May Allah swt forgive our sins,make us better humans and muslims and guide us to the right path.Ameen.
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