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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv   Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62   Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender:  Way of Life: Muslim |  You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
    [Note: I'll be posting up most of the book Insha'Allah so please bear with me. Please don't post in the thread either, JazakAllahu Khayran]   The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim |  Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
  |  | To every Muslim woman who is content with Allâh as her Lord, Islâm as her religion and Muhamad (Blessings and Peace be upon him) as her Prophet. To every girl who follows the path of truth, who carries the message of sincerity. To every teacher who strives by means of her words to convey knowledge and values, and has purified her soul. To every mother who brings her children up to fear Allâh and to follow the Sunnah, and make virtues dear to them. To every woman who is burdened with worries and sadness. Rejoice and receive the glad tidings of a way-out at hand, the care of Allâh, a great reward and expiation of sins. The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
    Praise be to Allâh, the Lord of the Worlds, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allâh and upon his family and Companions and those who follow him. This book urges the Muslim woman to rejoice in her religion and in the grace that Allâh has bestowed upon her. It brings hope and glad tidings to everyone who feels distressed, depressed and burdened with many worries. It invites the Muslim woman to expect a way out and to look forward to ease after hardship. It addresses her rational mind and pure heat, telling her to be patient and seek reward with Allâh, do not despair, do not give up, be optimistic, for Allâh is with you, Allâh is sufficient for you, Allâh, the Almighty, will protect you. My sister, read this book, for it contains clear and unambiguous verses from the Qur’an, true hadiths, sound ideas, inspiring stories and the wisdom of obedience. Read this book and chase away the traces of sadness, the spectres of distress, the nightmares of fear and anxiety. Read this book to help you cleanse your mind of the clutter of illusions and devilish whispers, and show you the way to a sense of tranquillity, faith, joy and happiness. May Allâh give you happiness in this world and in the Hereafter, and bestow His Favour upon you, for He is the Most Generous, Most Kind. I have presented this book as a treasure chest filled with beautiful ideas with which you may adorn your life. It contains pearls of beauty and truth that surpass the brilliant lure of gold and silver. If you have this book in your hands, you should not care about any worldly adornments, empty decorations, false appearances or transient fashions. Adorn yourself with these treasures and wear them on all special occasions in life, at all times of joy and celebration, so that you will be – if Allâh wills – the happiest woman in the world. The way to happiness is to be found in clarity of knowledge and soundness of education. This cannot be achieved by reading romantic fiction that takes the reader away from reality and is filled with rosy dreams and dizzying illusions, but which leads to frustration and depression. Indeed, the matter is even more serious than that, such as the stories of Agatha Christie, which teach about deceit, crime and robbery. I have read the series entitled The Best of World Fiction, a selection of exciting, Nobel Prize-winning stories, and I found that these stories contained many serious mistakes and a great deal of foolishness. Undoubtedly, some of the best of world fiction includes some stories that are good from a purely artistic point of view and with regard to the skill of storytelling, such as The Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemingway, and other such stories that avoid immoral content, decadence and other signs of literary decline. Every wise woman should read the books of our sound (Arabic and Islâmic) literary heritages, such as the books of at-Tantâwi, al-Kilâni, al-Manfalûtî, ar-Râfi’i and so on, those of a pure and clear conscience who carry a clear message. I have only mentioned this because I am keen for my book to be free of any foreign influence, deviation or trivia. How many people have fallen victims to articles or stories that they have read. And Allâh the All-Glorious, is the One Whose protection we seek. Whatever the case, there is nothing better than the stories told by Allâh in His Book, and by His Messenger in the Sunnah, and the glorious history of the righteous, the caliphs, scholars and pious people. So be of good cheer and rejoice in the blessings of Allâh, for you are blessed in your religion and guidance, your ‘aqîdah (belief) and heritage. Dr.’A-îd al-Qarni The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
  Welcome, O’ devout, Allâh-fearing woman who prays and fasts Welcome, O’ wise, dignified woman who observes hijâb Welcome, O’ aware, well-read and educated woman Welcome, O’ charitable, sincere, trustworthy and loyal woman Welcome, O’ patient woman who seeks reward from Allâh repenting and turning to Him Welcome, O’ woman who remembers Allâh and gives thanks to Him, and calls upon Him Welcome, O’ woman who follows the footsteps of ‘Asiyah. Maryam and Khadîjah Welcome, O’ mother of heroes and producer of men Welcome, O’ cherisher and guardian of values Welcome, O’ woman who heeds the sacred limits of Allâh and keeps away from forbidden things The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
To The Muslim Woman...  YES! Yes to your beautiful smile that sends a message of warmth and friendliness to other. Yes to your kind words that establish friendship as permitted in Islam and dispel rancour. Yes to acceptable charity that brings happiness to the poor and feeds the hungry. Yes to sitting with the Qur'an, reciting it, pondering its meanings and acting upon them, and repenting and seeking forgiveness. Yes to remembering Allah a great deal and praying for forgiveness, persisting in du'a and offering sincere repentance. Yes to raising your children in Islam, teaching them the Sunnah and guiding them to that which will benefit them. Yes to modesty and hijab as enjoined by Allah, which is the means of self-protection. Yes to the friendship of good women who fear Allah, love Islam and respect high values. Yes to honouring one's parents, upholding the ties of kinship, honouring one's neighbours and caring for orphans. Yes to reading useful, interesting and beneficial books WassalamuAlaykum The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
 No! No to wating time in trivial pursuits, and love of revenge and futile arguments. No to giving priority to money and accumulation of wealth over one's health, happiness, sleep, and peace of mind. No to seeking out other people's faults and backbiting about them, whilst forgetting one's own faults. No to indulging in physical pleasure and giving in to every whim and desire. No to wasting time with shallow people and spending hours in idle pursuits. No to neglecting physical hygeine and cleanliness in the house, and being disorganized at home. No to haram drinks, cigarettes, narghile ("hookah pipes"), and all foul things. No to thinking of past calamities and dwelling on past mistakes. No to forgetting the Hereafter and neglecting to strive for it, and to being careless of what will happen in the Hereafter. No to wasting money one harm things, being extravagant with regard to permissable things, and falling short in acts of worship WassalamuAlaykum The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
  Remember that your Lord forgives those who ask him for forgiveness and he accepts the repentance of those who sincerely repent, and he accepts those who sincerely come back to him. Show mercy to the weak and you will be happy; give to the needy and you will be well; do not bear grudges and you will be healthy. Be optimistic for Allah is with you and the angels are praying for forgiveness for you, and paradise awaits you. Wipe away your tears, think well of your Lord, and chase away your worries by remembering the blessings Allah has bestowed upon you. Do not think that this world is ever perfect for anyone. There is no-one on the face of the earth who gets all that she/he wants or is free form all kinds of distress. Be like a tall tree with high aims; if a stone is thrown at it, it simply lets its fruits drop. Have you ever heard that grief brings back what has been lost, or that worry corrects mistakes? So why grieve and worry then? Do not except trials and calamities; rather expect peace, safety and good health, if Allah wills. Extinguish the flames of hatred from your heart by forgiving everyone who has ever hurt you. Ghusl, Wudu’, siwak and being organised are effective medicines for all kinds of stress and worry. WassalamuAlaykum The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
  1. Be like the bee, which lands on fragrant flowers and fresh branches. 2. You do not have time to seek out people's defects and mistakes. 3. If Allah is with you, then whom do you have to fear? If Allah is against you, then what hope do you have? 4. The fire of envy consumes the body, and excessive jealousy is like a raging fire. 5. If you do not prepare today, then you will not be able to do anything tomorrow. 6. Withdraw peacefully from places where idle arguments are going on. 7. Let your morals and attitudes be even more beautiful than a garden. 8. Do acts of kindness and you will be the happiest of people. 9. Leave people to their Creator, leave the envier to death, and forget about your enemy. 10. The pleasure of haram actions is followed by regret, loss and punishment. WassalamuAlaykum The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
  The past is gone and the hoped-for future is still unknown. All you have is the present. Look at the texts of Islam, the Qur’an and Sunnah. Allah, the Exalted, the Almighty, praises righteous and believing women. He says: وَضَرَبَ اللَّهُ مَثَلًا لِّلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اِمْرَأَةَ فِرْعَوْنَ إِذْ قَالَتْ رَبِّ ابْنِ لِي عِندَكَ بَيْتًا فِي الْجَنَّةِ وَنَجِّنِي مِن فِرْعَوْنَ وَعَمَلِهِ وَنَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ [And Allah has set forth an example for those who believe: the wife of Fir’awn (Pharaoh), when she said: “My Lord! Build for me a home with you in Paradise, and save me from Fir’awn (Pharaoh) and his work, and save me from the people who are Zalimun (Polytheists, wrongdoers and disbelievers in Allah).”] … (Qur’an 66:11) Think about how Allah made this woman – Asiyah, may Allah be pleased with her – a living example for believing men and women, a clear symbol for everyone who wants to be guided and follow the ways of Allah in life. How wise this woman was, when she sought a home with the Lord and put that above her worldly interests. She freed herself from the control of the Kaafir (Disbeliever) tyrant Pharaoh and refused to live in his palace with his servants and courtiers, and with all its luxuries. She sought a better home that was more lasting and more beautiful, with the Lord of the Worlds, amidst gardens and rivers, in a seat of truth (i.e. Paradise), near the Omnipotent King (Allah, the One, the All-Blessed, the Most High, the Owner of Majesty and Honour) (Qur’an 54:55). She was a great woman whose ambition and sincerity led her to speak the word of truth and faith against her tyrant husband. She was tortured for the sake of Allah but she ultimately earned a home with the Lord of the Worlds, and Allah the Exalted, made her an example for every believing man and woman until the Hour comes, and He praised her in His book, recording her name and commending her deeds, and condemning her husband who deviated from the right path on earth, “Be optimistic, even if you are in the eye of the storm.” WassalamuAlaykum The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
(Verily with every difficulty there is ease) Qur’an 94:6 You Have A Huge Wealth Of Blessings My sister, verily with every difficulty there is ease (Qur’an 94:6); after night comes the day. The clouds of worry will be blown away, the darkness of distress will be dispelled, and calamities will come to an end, by Allâh’s leave. Remember that you will be rewarded, and if you are a mother, your children will be a great support and help for Islâm, if you bring them up properly. They will make du’â’ for you when they prostrate and at the end of the night, just before dawn. It is a great blessing if you are a compassionate and kind mother. It is sufficient honour and pride for you to remember that the mother of Muhammad (Blessings and Peace be upon him) gave mankind a great leader, the noble Messenger.  You have the potential to be a dâ’iyah (caller to Islâm) calling other women to the path of Allâh with kind words, good exhortation and wisdom, arguing in a manner that is better, debating and guiding others by means of your good behaviour and setting an example. A woman may achieve, by means of her conduct and righteous deeds, things that cannot be achieved by Khutbahs (religious sermons), lectures and lessons. How often has a woman gone to live in a neighbourhood, and people started to talk about her religious commitment, modesty, hijâb (Islâmic dress) and good attitude, her kindness to her neighbours and her obedience to her husband, so she became a good example to others – that was spoken by all. “Soon the flowers will bloom, grief will depart and happiness will prevail.” WassalamuAlaykum The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
It is sufficient honour for you that you are a Muslim Everything that happens to you for the sake of Allâh is an expiation for you, if Allâh, the Exalted wills. Hear the glad tidings narrated in the Hadîth: “If a woman obeys her Lord, offers her five daily prayers and preserves her honour, she will enter the Paradise of her Lord.” These are easy matters for the one for whom Allâh makes them easy. So, by doing these great deeds you will meet a merciful Lord who will give you happiness in this world and in the Hereafter. Follow His laws no matter where that leads you, and adhere to the Book of Allâh (the Qur’an) and the Sunnah of His Messenger Muhammad (Blessings and Peace be upon him), for you are a Muslim woman, and this is a great honour and source of pride.  Other women were born in the lands of Kufr (disbelief), Christians, Jews, Communists or something other than the religion of Islâm, but Allâh chose you to be a Muslim woman, and He made you one of the followers of Muhammad (Blessings and Peace be upon him), following in the footsteps of ‘A’ishah, Khadîjah and Fâtimah – may Allâh be pleased with them all.  Congratulations, for you offer the five daily prayers, you fast in Ramadân, you go on pilgrimage to the House, you observe Islâmic Hijâb. Congratulations, for you are pleased with Allâh as your Lord, Islâm as your religion, and Muhammad (Blessings and Peace be upon him) as your Prophet  WassalamuAlaykum The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
...Allâh is sufficient for us and He is the best disposer of affairs....(Qur'an 3: 173)  4. The believing woman and the disbelieving woman are not equal You can be happy if you examine just one issue - the situation of the Muslim woman in the Muslim lands and the situation of the disbelieving woman in the lands of disbelief. The Muslim woman in the Muslim land is a believing woman who gives charity, fasts prays Qiyâm al-Layl (night prayers), observes Hijâb, obeys her husband fears her Lord, is kind to her neighbours and is compassionate towards her children. So she is to be congratulated for her great reward, tranquility and contentment. The disbelieving woman in the lands of disbelief is a woman who makes a wanton display of herself; she is ignorant, a mere fashion model, a cheap and worthless product on offer in all places. She has no value, honor or religion. Compare the two situations and you will see that you are the happiest, the most well off. Praise be to Allâh the Almighty. So do not become weak [against your enemy], nor be sad, and you will be superior [in victory] if you are indeed [true] believers.[Qur'an 3:139] 'All people will live, the one who lives in a palace and the one who lives in a hovel. But who is the one who is happy...?' WassalamuAlaykum The heart loves to love, so let it love its Creator |
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| Da Hart Luvz 2 Luv Status: Offline Posts: 9,960 Reputation: 25977 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: You Can Be The Happiest Woman in The World -
08-31-2008
“Allâh is my Lord and I do not associate anything with Him.” Laziness is kin to failure  I urge you to keep busy, not to give in to laziness and idleness. Rather, you should take care of your house and home library, and do your duties and your work, or pray, or read Qur’an or useful books, or listen to useful tapes, or sit with your neighbours and friends and talk to them about things that will bring them closer to Allâh. Then you will find happiness and joy, by Allâh’s Leave. And beware of giving in to idleness, for this will lead to worries, anxiety, devilish whispers and doubts that nothing can relieve except hard work. You should take care of your appearance, wear perfume at home, keep your house tidy, and meet your husband, children, siblings, relatives and friends looking cheerful with a ready smile and an attitude of contentment. Beware of sin for it leads to grief, especially the sins that are very common among women, such as forbidden glances, wanton adornment, being alon |
