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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:08 PM










[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]

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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:15 PM





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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.
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:19 PM




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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:25 PM




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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:26 PM
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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:27 PM



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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:32 PM
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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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:35 PM
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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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:38 PM
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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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:40 PM
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(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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:42 PM
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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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:45 PM
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...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
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:47 PM
“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 alone with a non-mahram man, cursing, slandering, backbiting, denying one’s husbands rights and not acknowledging his acts of kindness. These sins are very common among women, except for those on whom Allâh has mercy, so beware of incurring the wrath of Allâh and fear Him, for fear of Allâh is what brings happiness and a clear conscience.


“When distress strikes and calamities come one after another, then say: Lâ ilaha illallâh
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:49 PM
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“….Patience is most fitting…”

[Qur’an 12:18]


You are better off than millions of women


Think of this world as a whole, of the hospitals filled with patients who have been stricken with disease and calamity for many years; and the prisons in which thousands of people are held behind bars, their lives and pleasures ruined; and the asylums and hospitals which accommodate people who have lost their minds and have become insane. Are there not poor people living in tattered tents and hovels, who cannot find a bite to eat? Are there not women who have been stricken with calamities that took away all their children in a single incident? Or women who have lost their sight or hearing, or whose arms and legs have been amputated, or who have lost their minds, or who have been stricken with chronic diseases such as cancer and the like? But you are sound in body and in good health, living a life of tranquillity, security and contentment. So give thanks to Allâh, the Exalted, All-Merciful, for His blessings and do not waste your time with things that are not pleasing to Him, sitting for hours in front of satellite TV with its cheap, nasty and foolish content that makes the heart sick and causes depression, and makes the body lethargic. Rather, choose that which is useful and beneficial, such as lectures and conferences, or programmes about medicine or news that concerns Muslims, men and women, and so on. Avoid this garbage that is shown and this promiscuity that they are trying to spread, for it destroys modesty and religious commitment.

WassalamuAlaykum
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:53 PM
Build yourself a palace in paradise




Look how many generations have passed away. Did they take their wealth with them? Did they take their palaces and their high status? Were they buried with their gold and silver? Did they take their cars and planes with them to the hereafter? No! They were stripped of even their clothing, and placed in their graves in their shrouds, then each of them was asked: Who is your Lord, who is your Prophet, what is your religion? So prepare yourself for that day; do not grieve or despair about any worldly comforts, for they are cheap and transient. Nothing will abide except righteous deeds. Allah, the Exalted says:




‘Whoever works righteousness – whether male or female – while he [or she] is a true believer [of Islamic Monotheism] verily, to him We will give a good life [in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision], and we shall pay them with certainty a reward in proportion to the best of what they used to do [i.e. Paradise in the Hereafter].’ (Qur’aan 16:97)



Sickness is a message in which


There is a glad tiding, and good


Health is a garment that has a price
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Re.TiReD
08-31-2008, 06:55 PM
Do not destroy your heart with your own hands



Avoid everything that wastes time, such as looking at immoral magazines, indecent pictures, bad ideas, heretical books or immoral stories. You should seek out that which is beneficial and useful, such as Islamic magazines, beneficial books and articles that will benefit a person both in this world and in the hereafter. Some books and magazines instil doubts in the heart and lead one astray. This is the effect of the decadent culture that has been imported to us from the world of disbelief and has spread throughout the Muslim world.






Remember that with Allah are the keys of the unseen, and He, the Almighty, All-Merciful, is the One Who brings relief from worry and distress. So turn to Him and call upon Him, and always repeat this Du’aa:



‘Oh Allah, I seek refuge with You from distress and grief, and I seek refuge with You from incapacity and laziness, and I seek refuge with You from miserliness and cowardice, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men.’



If you repeat this often and ponder its meaning, Allah, the Almighty, All-Gracious, will grant you a way out of your distress and worry, by His Leave.
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:16 PM


You are dealing with a Lord who is most Kind and Most Generous



Be of good cheer, for Allah, the Exalted, has promised you a great reward, as He says:



(So their Lord accepted of them [Their supplication and answered them], ‘Never will I allow to be lost the work of any of you, be he male or female.’…) (3:195)


Allah has given the same promises to men as to women and He praises women as He praises men



For Muslim men and women, - for believing men and women, for devout men and women, for true men and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves, for men and women who give in Charity, for men and women who fast (and deny themselves), for men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in Allah’s praise, - for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward. (33:35)



This indicates that women are the twin halves and companions of men, and that your reward is stored with Allah. You can do good deeds at home and in society, that will help you attain the pleasure of Allah. So, set the best of examples and be a beacon for the children of the Ummah.



Take your cue from the life of Asiyah, the wife of pharaoh, May Allah be pleased with her, and Maryam (Ra), Khadijah, A’ishah, Asma and Fatimah (Ra). These were chosen women, devout believers who fasted and prayed at night. May Allah be pleased with them and grant them great reward. Follow their footsteps and you will find tranquility and dignity.
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:19 PM
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You will be the winner in all situations


You have to seek reward with Allah. If some worry, distress or grief befalls you, remember that it is an expiation for sin. If you lose one of your children, remember that he will intercede for you before Allah. If some disability or sickness befalls you, remember that it brings its own reward from Allah, which is preserved with Him. Hunger, sickness and poverty all bring their own rewards from Allah. Nothing is ever lost with Him. He keeps it as a trust with Him until He gives it to its owner in the Hereafter.



May Allah bestow upon us all a sweet sakeenah and keep us content with Qadr and the workings of this world. Ameen.


WassalamuAlaykum
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:28 PM
Count the blessings that Allah has bestowed upon you.




…Take what comes to you and give thanks. (7:144)




When morning comes, remember that the sun is shining upon thousands of miserable women, but you are blessed; it is shining on hundreds of hungry women, but you have plenty to eat; it shines on thousands of women who are imprisoned, but you are free; it shines on thousands of women who have been stricken with calamity and lost their children, but you are happy and healthy. How many tears flow down women’s cheeks, how many mothers’ hearts are filled with pain, how many screams come from girl’s throats- but you are smiling and happy. So praise Allah, the Exalted, for His kindness, protection and generosity.








Sit and think, and be honest with yourself; look at the numbers and statistics. How many things do your own, how much wealth do you possess, how many blessings do you enjoy, how many things do you have that bring you delight? Beauty, wealth, children, shade, a home, a country, light, air, water, nourishment, medicine? Rejoice and be of good cheer.
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:33 PM
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A little that makes you happy is better than a lot that makes you miserable

The part of your life that really counts is that in which you are happy and contented. As for greed and panic, they do not count at all. They are bad for your health and rob you of your beauty. Remain content with Allah and with what is decreed for you; believe in Al-Qadr (the divine decree) and be optimistic about the future. Be like a butterfly, which is light-hearted and beautiful, not attached to mere things; it flies from flower to flower, from hill to hill, from garden to garden. Or be like a bee, which eats good things and produces good things; when it lands on a branch or flower, it does not break it; it takes the nectar and does not sting, and produces honey and does not sting, and buzzes with love and glad tidings, reflecting a sense of contentment, as if it is a heavenly creature that has come down to earth.

WassalamuAlaykum
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:40 PM
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Be ambitious, keep climbing and always have hope. Beware of falling and remember that life is minutes and seconds. be like the ant in hard work, patience and perseverance. Always keep trying and keep repenting.


If you go back to sin then repent again, memorise the Qur'aan and if you forget it, go back and memorise again. The main thing is that you should never feel defeated or frustrated, because rationally speaking there is no such thing as the last word or the bitter end. Rather there is always trial and error and learning from your mistakes.


Life is like a body that may undergo cosmetic surgery; it is like a building that can be renovated and rebuilt from scratch, with new decor and paint.


Do away with all thoughts of failure, and stop thinking of calamities and problems for Allah (swt) says:

...And put your trust in Allah if you are indeed believers. (5:23)


May Allah (swt) bestow upon all of us the most sweetest form of sakeenah and patience and may He make us all of the dwellers of Jannah! Ameen!

:wasalamex
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:42 PM
Living in a hut with faith is better than living in a palace with disbelief








A Muslim woman living in a hut, worshipping her Lord offering her five daily prayers and fasting Ramadhan, is happier than a woman who lives in a lofty palace with servants and all means of luxuries. A believing woman living in a tent and eating barely bread and drinking water from an earthenware jar, who has her mushaf and masbahah (Muslim rosary) with her, is better off than a woman who lives in an ivory tower in rooms furnished with velvet, but who does not know her Lord or follow her Prophet. You should understand the true meaning of happiness: it is not the narrow and distorted meaning that many people imagine. Do you think that happiness is to be found in dollars and dinars, furnishings and clothing, food and drink, means of transportation? Not at all! Happiness is contentment in the heart, peace of mind, a sense of stability, joy in the heart, a righteous attitude, good behaviour and being content with what is sufficient.
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:45 PM
Organise your time so that you can do all you have to do









Try reading a good book or listening to a useful tape. Listen to a beautiful recitation of the Book of Allah – perhaps a single verse will penetrate deeply in your heart and stir your conscience, bringing guidance and light, and dispelling doubts and despair. Read the books of Sunnah and the words of the prophet (saw) in Riyad as-Salihin. You will find the correct remedy and beneficial knowledge which will protect you from slipping or making mistakes, and will solve all your problems. Your medicine is in the Revelation, the Qur’aan and Sunnah, your comfort is in faith, your delight in prayer, your peace of mind in contentment, the beauty of your face in smiling, the protection of your honour in hijab, and your tranquility in Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah, the All-Merciful).
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:48 PM
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Who told you that distracting music, immoral songs, cheap soap operas, reprehensible plays, offensive magazines and dubious movies bring happiness and joy? Whoever told you that, is lying! These are things that lead to misery, depression and distress, as acknowledged by those who have worked in those fields and then repented. So flee from this miserable life of idlers who deviate from the straight path of Allah, and come to recitation of the Qur'an with humility, useful books, moving lessons, stirring khutbahs (sermons), true friendship, sincere repentance. Come to spiritual gatherings and remembrance of Allah; may He accept your repentance and fill your heart with tranquillity and peace.



" In the sound heart there is no room for shirk (polytheism), deceit, rancour or envy.

WassalamuAlaykum
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:50 PM
Climb aboard the ship of salvation







The wise woman turns a desert into a beautiful garden.”



I have read the stories of dozens of actors, singers and others who were involved in idle pursuits, both living and dead, and I said: What a shame! Where are the Muslim men and women, the believing men and women, the sincere men and women, the men and women who fast, the men and women who worship Allah, the Exalted, then men who are humble and devout? Can this short life be wasted on idle matters and trivial pursuits? Do you have another life besides this one? Do you have a promise from Allah that you will never die? No, by Allah. These are just false illusions and wishful thinking. Take stock of yourself, and draw up a new plan; strive hard to catch up and climb aboard the ship of salvation.
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:51 PM
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The key to happiness is prostration


The first step towards happiness each day is fajr (Dawn) prayer, so start your day with it, then you will be under the protection and care of Allah, the Almighty; He will protect you from all evils and guide you to all that is good. Allah does not bless a day that does not start with fajr. It is the first step towards acceptance and success. So, glad tidings to all those who pray Fajr, and misery and loss to those who neglect this prayer.

WassalamuAlaykum
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:53 PM
Old women make heroes








Be like the old woman before al-Hajjaj, who put her trust in her Lord when al-Hajjaj put her son in prison and swore to her by Allah that he was going to kill him. She said, with confidence and courage, ‘If you do not kill him, he will die anyway!’




Be like the Old Persian woman who put her trust in Allah the day she had to be away from her chicken coop. She looked up towards the heavens and said: “Oh Allah, protect my chicken coop for You are the Best of Protectors!”




Be steadfast like Asma’ bint Abi Bakr, who saw her son ‘Abdullah ibn az-Zubair crucified, and said her famous words: “Is it not time for this knight to dismount (i.e. come down off the crucifixion post)?”




Be like al-Khansa who offered four martyrs for the sake of Allah, and when they were killed she said: “Praise be to Allah Who has honoured me by causing them to be slain as martyrs for His sake.” Look at these women and their glorious history.




Take from the breeze its tenderness,


From the musk its fragrance,


And from the mountain its steadfastness
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:56 PM
тσ вє тнє мσѕт вєαυтιfυℓ ωσмαи ιи тнє ωσяℓ∂...



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With your beauty, you are better than the sun; with your morals you are more sublime than musk; with your modesty you are nobler than the full moon; with your compassion you are more beneficial than rain. So, preserve your beauty with faith, your tranquility with contentment, your chastity with hijab.


Remember that your adornment is not gold, silver or diamonds, rather, it is two rak’ahs at Fajr, going thirsty when you fast for Allah, concealed charity which no one knows except Him, hot tears that wash away sin, a lengthy prostration born of utter submission to Allah, shyness before Allah when the inclination to do evil overwhelms you.


Clothe yourself with the garments of taqwa (piety) for you are the most beautiful woman in the world, even if you are barefoot. Beware of the life of bewitching immoral disbelieving women, for they are the fuel of the fire of Hell.


“None shall enter it save the most wicked” Surah al-Lail (92:15)


Whenever you go and find darkness in your life; what you have to do is to light the lamp within yourself.

WassalamuAlaykum
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 12:59 PM
You (are) notable and honourable



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"When you wake up in the morning, do not expect to live until evening"











O' sincere Muslim, O' believing women who constantly turns to Allah, the exalted, be like the palm tree and rise above evil and harm; if a stone is thrown at the palm tree, it lets its fruit drop (and does not retaliate). It remains green summer and winter, and gives many benefits. Do not lower yourself to the level of trivial matters, and rise above all that may damage your modesty and honour.



Your words should be dhikr, your glance should teach you something, and your silence should be contemplation. Then you will find happiness and peace of mind; you will be well accepted and people will shower praise on you and make du’aa for you, and Allah will take away the clouds of rancour, the spectres of fear and the clutter of depression.



Go to sleep secure with the knowledge that the believers are praying for you, and wake up to their praise of you. Then you will realize the happiness does not mean having a lot of money in the bank, rather, it is to be found in obeying Allah; it is not to be found in wearing new clothes or serving people, rather, it is found in obeying Allah.



"Do not give up on yourself, because change is usually slow; you will encounter obstacles that will discourage you, but do not let these obstacles defeat you."



:wasalamex
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 01:01 PM
Accept the blessing and make the most of it...



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Use the blessings of Allah swt with gratefulness. Enjoy the blessing of water in your drinking, washing and ablution. Enjoy the blessing of the sun as light and heat. Enjoy the blessing of the moonlight as gratification of the eye. Enjoy picking fruits, crossing rivers, sailing the seas or travelling through desert lands and thank Allah swt, the Almighty, the All-Merciful.

Benefit from all these blessings, which Allah swt has bestowed upon you, and do not be ungrateful towards them. Do not be like those on whom Allah swt says: (They recognise the favours of Allah, and then they deny them) Surat an-Nahl, Verse 83.

Before looking for the flower's thorns, look at its beauty. Before complaining about the heat of the sun, enjoy its light. Before grumbling about the darkness of the night, remember its calmness and tranquility.

Why do people have this dark pessimistic outlook about things?

Why do people change the blessings from their course?

Allah swt says about them: (Have you not seen those who have changed the favour of Allah into blasphemy) Surat Ibrahim, Verse 28.

Take Allah swt's blessings, and accept them well at heart and praise Him for them.

"The transition from wrong to right is a long adventure, yet it is beautiful."

WassalamuAlaykum
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 01:03 PM
A great deal of provision comes with seeking forgiveness








A woman said: “My husband died when I was in my thirties, and I had five children, boys and girls from him. My world turned dark around me, and I wept until I feared I would lose my sight. I complained about my bad luck and fell into despair and depression, my children were small and our income was not sufficient. I was spending carefully from the little money that our father had left to us. One day in my room, I turned on the radio, and tuned into the Holy Qur’aan radio station. I heard a Shaykh saying: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: Whoever prays to Allah a great deal for forgiveness, Allah will grant him relief from every distress and a way out from every hardship.








So after that I began to pray a great deal for forgiveness and I told my children to do likewise. Only six months later, the developers came, bought some old property of ours, and paid us millions for it. My son became the first student in his region to memorise the entire Qur’aan, and he became a focus of people’s care. Our house was filled with blessings and we attained the best standard of living. Allah kept all my sons and daughters safe and sound, and has taken away my worry, grief and depression, I have become the happiest of women.”
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 01:04 PM
Du’aa (invocation) relieves distress







I have a righteous, devout friend whose wife was stricken with cancer. They had three children. He fell into despair and his world turned dark. One of the scholars advised him to pray Qiyam al-Layl and make Du’aa in the last part of the night, before dawn, as well as praying for forgiveness and reciting Qur’aan over zamzam water for his wife.



He continued to do these things and his wife started to wash with that zamzam water over which the Qur’aan had been recited. He used to sit with her from Fajr until sunrise, then from Maghrib (sunset) until Isha (evening), asking Allah for forgiveness and supplicating to Him. Then Allah took away her sickness and healed her, and made her hair and skin more beautiful than they had been before, and she became attached to praying for forgiveness and praying Qiyam al-Layl. Glory be to the Healer, the Giver of good health; there is no God but Him and no Lord besides Him.




Oh my sister! If you fall sick then turn to Allah, the Almighty, and pray to Him a great deal for forgiveness and call upon Him and repent to Him. Be of good cheer, for Allah answers prayers, relieves distress and takes away bad things.



‘Is not He [better than your Gods] Who responds to the distressed one, when he calls on Him…’
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 01:06 PM
Beware of despair and frustration







A young man was jailed and his mother had no one else but him. She could not sleep and distress took hold of her completely. She wept until she could weep no more, then Allah guided her to say, “La Hawla Wa La Quwwata Illa Billah (There is no power and strength except with Allah).” She repeated these great words which are one of the treasures of paradise, and only a few days after she had despaired of her son ever coming out of jail, he was knocking at the door and she was filled with joy. Such is the reward of one who puts his trust in Allah, calls upon Him constantly and delegates all his affairs to Him. So you should recite this Dhikr, “La Hawla Wa La Quwwata Illa Billah (There is no power and strength except with Allah).” For these great words are the secret of happiness and success. Recite them a great deal, chase away the specters of grief and distress with them, and receive the glad tidings that Allah will soon grant you happiness and a way out. Beware of losing hope or becoming frustrated, for there is no hardship but it is followed by ease. This is how it has always been and there is no need to discuss it. Think positively of Allah, the Exalted, and put your trust in Him; seek that which is with Him, and wait for a way out.
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Re.TiReD
09-01-2008, 01:25 PM
AssalamuAlaykum Warahmatullah,

Hope you're all ok Bi'ithnillah. Firstly, Ramadaan Kareem to each and every one of you. May Allah (swt) bless your Ramadaan, help you make the most of it and accept your Siyaam and Qiyaam. Ameen.

I ask you all to please forgive me for anything I may have said or done to hurt you. May Allah (swt) forgive us all.

And getting to the point of the thread, I have only posted up the first 63 or so pages from the book since the publishers will not allow me to post up the whole book, thats quite understandable since it could result in a decrease in sales, so Insha'Allah if you're liking the book so far, please do buy it, and you can do so by clicking the following: http://www.simplyislam.com/iteminfo.asp?item=56772

JazakAllahu Khayran. I have by the way, posted up random sections of the book also, and they can be read in the following threads:

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/134269953-g.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/134269952-ff.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/134269943-f.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/...t-get-you.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/...-paradise.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/134269697-f.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/134269602-ff.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/...appy-life.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/...not-happy.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/general/134269089-a.html

Thats all Fishters...Enjoy the read and enjoy your Ramadaan insha'Allah.

WassalamuAlaykum Warahmatullah
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