The Rose Within

aljawaad · **The Rose Within -** 03-22-2006

A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully and before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon blossom, but noticed thorns upon the stem and he thought, “How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with so many sharp thorns? Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose, and just before it was ready to bloom… it died.
So it is with many people. Within every soul there is a rose. The good qualities planted in us at birth, grow amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at ourselves and see only the thorns, the defects.
We despair, thinking that nothing good can possibly come from us. We neglect to water the good within us, and eventually it dies. We never realize our potential. Some people do not see the rose within themselves; someone else must show it to them. One of the greatest gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past the thorns of another, and find the rose within them.
This is one of the characteristic of love… to look at a person, know their true faults and accepting that person into your life… all the while recognizing the nobility in their soul. Help others to realize they can overcome their faults. If we show them the “rose” within themselves, they will conquer their thorns.
Only then will they blossom many times over.
“Only a heart that does not judge can open friendships door”.
Today is a gift treasure it!!!

------ · **Re: The Rose Within -** 03-22-2006

Wow mashallah thats gud jazakallah for sharing.

Umm Safiya · **Re: The Rose Within -** 03-23-2006

How sweet mashâ'Allâh.. Jazak Allâhu khayr for sharing..

Scents of Jannah · **Re: The Rose Within -** 03-23-2006

MashaAllah very inspiring!

Ayesha Rana · **Re: The Rose Within -** 03-24-2006

Assalamu-alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatu

That was beautiful Masha'Allah. I wish no one would judge Muslims that way...It would make life so much easier. But then, where would the challenge lie? I guess it's up to us to prove their misconceptions wrong.

The Ruler · **Re: The Rose Within -** 03-26-2006

jazakallah...tnx for sharin

sapphire · **Re: The Rose Within -** 04-01-2006

Mashallah tht was good ! jazakallah for sharing

Rose_Ice · **Re: The Rose Within -** 04-03-2006

Assalam
That's just so significant nowadays. Jazakallah khair bro.

salaam

Khayal · **Re: The Rose Within -** 01-10-2008

Quote:

One of the greatest gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past the thorns of another, and find the rose within them.

Jazaak ALLAH khayr.

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aljawaad SOLDIER OF ALLAH Status: Offline Posts: 761 Reputation: 379 Rep Power: 19 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On Allah's Earth...Mauritius Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	The Rose Within - 03-22-2006 A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully and before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon blossom, but noticed thorns upon the stem and he thought, “How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with so many sharp thorns? Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose, and just before it was ready to bloom… it died. So it is with many people. Within every soul there is a rose. The good qualities planted in us at birth, grow amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at ourselves and see only the thorns, the defects. We despair, thinking that nothing good can possibly come from us. We neglect to water the good within us, and eventually it dies. We never realize our potential. Some people do not see the rose within themselves; someone else must show it to them. One of the greatest gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past the thorns of another, and find the rose within them. This is one of the characteristic of love… to look at a person, know their true faults and accepting that person into your life… all the while recognizing the nobility in their soul. Help others to realize they can overcome their faults. If we show them the “rose” within themselves, they will conquer their thorns. Only then will they blossom many times over. “Only a heart that does not judge can open friendships door”. Today is a gift treasure it!!! __________________ I turn 2 U ma hrt ful of Shame n ma Eyes ful of Tears.....

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------ Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 0 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Mar 2006 Way of Life: Undisclosed	Re: The Rose Within - 03-22-2006 Wow mashallah thats gud jazakallah for sharing.

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Umm Safiya Umm Tiflayn Status: Offline Posts: 1,143 Reputation: 2408 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tahta 'Arshillâh Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Rose Within - 03-23-2006 How sweet mashâ'Allâh.. Jazak Allâhu khayr for sharing.. __________________ .::[ Kullu nafsin dhâ-iqatul mawt ]::.

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Scents of Jannah I Love al-Quran Status: Offline Posts: 4,649 Reputation: 18834 Rep Power: 50 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Don't no one dare steal my poemz. Or else Allah's gonna sort u out for me :D Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Rose Within - 03-23-2006 MashaAllah very inspiring! __________________ Jannah is only two steps away. Put one foot on your nafs and the other one will take you to Jannah. InshaAllah. Important plz read: May Allah grant scentsofjannah & her son, success in this world and the Akhirah. Ameen. lololol JazakAllah khair & same to you

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Ayesha Rana LI Oldskool Status: Offline Posts: 1,027 Reputation: 4154 Rep Power: 23 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Anywhere Allah wills for me to be Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Rose Within - 03-24-2006 Assalamu-alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatu That was beautiful Masha'Allah. I wish no one would judge Muslims that way...It would make life so much easier. But then, where would the challenge lie? I guess it's up to us to prove their misconceptions wrong.

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The Ruler Aphonic Observer Status: Offline Posts: 7,585 Reputation: 18951 Rep Power: 53 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oubliette Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Rose Within - 03-26-2006 jazakallah...tnx for sharin __________________ Concealed Pearls Old, Wise words from Old, Wise Ones Status: Married... Now, in love.

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sapphire LI Oldskool Status: Offline Posts: 3,258 Reputation: 9543 Rep Power: 35 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Rose Within - 04-01-2006 Mashallah tht was good ! jazakallah for sharing

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Rose_Ice ...sheep...S Status: Offline Posts: 2,830 Reputation: 10499 Rep Power: 32 Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Rose Within - 04-03-2006 Assalam That's just so significant nowadays. Jazakallah khair bro. salaam